He wasn’t the only writer to take inspiration from this haunted site. Fantasy writer, Joseph Delaney, also used the location in the fourth book of the The Wardstone Chronicles.
Battle…
In 1612, twelve people – who lived in the area surrounding Pendle Hill – were accused of using witchcraft to murder ten people.
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One of the twelve died in prison and another was found innocent. The remaining ten however were sentenced to death by hanging…
A brutal end…
The ten accused witches were hanged at Lancaster Castle following their trial and were buried on Pendle Hill.
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Many tourists to the area have reported feelings of anger when they visit the grounds and some locals even fear discussing the historic events.
Pendle Witches…
Possibly the most frightening occurrences are from those who have described feelings of being strangled by unseen hands!
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