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Pendle Hill
 Pendle Hill ... lie over an ancient limestone bed. Newest Review: ... literal meaning is 'Hill Hill!') Long ago (around 7,000 years ago in fact), Pendle Hill was used as a Bronze age burial ground, and a burial mound can still be seen at the top, but it is events from about 400 years ago that make for more interesting reading. The modern fascination with Pendle Hill is due in the most part to its association with witches. Eleven so-called witches were ... more ... executed in this area in the early 17th century. Names such as Alizon Device, Demdike and Alice Nutter became infamous throughout the land for their alleged activities. Thankfully justice in the area is meted out by much fairer means these days! Th...more |
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Pendle Hill: 'Cause It's Witchcraft! (621 words)
by blackjane - written on 14/04/01 (Very useful, 690 readings)
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Pendle Hill (1827 ft / 557 m) [Background: Although not strictly an attraction in Clitheroe itself, Pendle Hill is located in the town's immediate vicinity (about three miles to the East). It has a very interesting history as well as being popular with walkers.] Surrounded by several smaller villages, in addition to the market town of Clitheroe with its historic castle, Pendle Hill dominates the East Lancashire landscape. Quaint settlements, all with their unique character, such as Whalley, Sabden, Newchurch, Barley, Downham, Trawden, Padiham, Fence, Higham, Barrowford, Gisburn and Chatburn have all developed in the shadow of this ...
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