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Pendle witches
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The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history, and some of the best recorded of the 17th century. The twelve accused lived in the area surrounding
A depiction of two accused: Old Chattox, and daughter Anne Redferne, walking through Pendle. From William Harrison Ainsworth's book The Lancashire Witches
A depiction of two accused: Old Chattox, and daughter Anne Redferne, walking through Pendle. From William Harrison Ainsworth's book The Lancashire Wit
Pendle Hill from the northwest. On the right is the eastern edge of Longridge Fell, which is separated from Pendle Hill by the Ribble valley.
Pendle Hill from the northwest. On the right is the eastern edge of Longridge Fell, which is separated from Pendle Hill by the Ribble valley.
Lancaster Castle, where the Lancaster Assizes of 1612 took place
Lancaster Castle, where the Lancaster Assizes of 1612 took place
A "The Witch Way" Transdev in Burnley & Pendle bus
A "The Witch Way" Transdev in Burnley & Pendle bus
Pendle Hill
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Pendle Hill is in the east of Lancashire, England, near the towns of Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Brierfield, Clitheroe and Padiham. Its summit is 557 metres above mean sea level. It gives its name to the
Pendle witches
…the most famous witch trials in English history, and some of the best recorded of the 17th century. The twelve accused lived in the area surrounding Pendle Hill in Lancashire, and were charged with the murders of ten people by the use of witchcraft. All but two were tried at Lancaster Assizes on 18–19 August…
Pendle Hill from the Ribble Valley
Pendle Hill from the Ribble Valley
Pendle Hill in winter 2010
Pendle Hill in winter 2010
A panoramic image of Pendle Hill in 2012 showing the northeast slopes, known as the Big End, overlooking Black Moss Reservoirs on the edge of Barley-w
A panoramic image of Pendle Hill in 2012 showing the northeast slopes, known as the Big End, overlooking Black Moss Reservoirs on the edge of Barley-with-Wheatley Booth. The footpath from Barley (not pictured) to the summit can be seen ascending from left to right. (The full-size image is 10 times larger.)