Legend
Pendle Hill
Near Clitheroe, Lancashire
In 1612, families living around Pendle Hill were accused of witchcraft. At the Lancaster trials that summer, ten people were found guilty and hanged.
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- When
- 1612
- Where
- 53.8680, -2.2980
- Group
- Legends
Visiting
Popular climb from Barley. The Pendle Witch Trail is waymarked.
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