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The Wicked Lady

Markyate, Hertfordshire

A noblewoman said to have ridden out at night as a highwayman.

Lady Katherine Ferrers lived at Markyate Cell in the 1600s. Legend says she led a secret double life as a masked highwaywoman, robbing travellers on Watling Street.

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When
Legend, 1600s
Where
51.8350, -0.4700
Group
Mysterious graves

Visiting

Markyate Cell is a private house. Nomansland Common is linked to her legend.

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