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interest. shop in the village! the in shop Galore Witches own Newchurch’s START OF TRAIL OF START

in Newchurch so please park sensibly when visiting its points of of points its visiting when sensibly park please so Newchurch in collect skulls and teeth! Should you like a souvenir too please use use please too souvenir a like you Should teeth! and skulls collect

. Parking is limited limited is Parking . (4) Newchurch to right Turn road). the for up was alleged to have desecrated graves in this churchyard to to churchyard this in graves desecrated have to alleged was

The road is narrow here so take extra care (but the views make make views the (but care extra take so here narrow is road The to ward off evil. Chattox Chattox evil. off ward to Church Mary’s St of tower the on found

onto Sabden Road. Sabden onto Inn Alls Four the before just right Turn the “Eye of God” is to be be to is God” of “Eye the Newchurch In trough. horse stone a and

landlord’s cow to death. The Four Alls Inn has an interesting sign sign interesting an has Inn Alls Four The death. to cow landlord’s

Johns Church. Johns accused of turning the ale sour at Higham and bewitching the the bewitching and Higham at sour ale the turning of accused

is signposted to the right, take this turning past St. St. past turning this take right, the to signposted is (3) Higham . The Pendle Witch nicknamed Chattox was was Chattox nicknamed Witch Pendle The . Higham of village The

St.John’s Church. St.John’s

right. Once you have turned, take the left-hand road. You will pass pass will You road. left-hand the take turned, have you Once right.

Drive on for half a mile and take the turning for Higham to the the to Higham for turning the take and mile a half for on Drive

Observer Sunday Lunch of the Year award. Year the of Lunch Sunday Observer

has won several awards including The The including awards several won has Inn Gate Fence The Both are renowned for their food and drink. and food their for renowned are Both

Horse. Bay the is left the on up further and right, the on is Inn

residence. Fence Gate Gate Fence award-winning multi The right. first your take left, the

questioning. Please respect the fact that this house is a private private a is house this that fact the respect Please questioning. Hoarstones (private residence). Drive on. When the road bends to to bends road the When on. Drive residence). (private Hoarstones

James and Jennet Device were also brought here on 27th April for for April 27th on here brought also were Device Jennet and James road called Hoarstones Avenue. On the right is a house called called house a is right the On Avenue. Hoarstones called road

were interrogated on 2nd April 1612 and sent for trial. Elizabeth, Elizabeth, trial. for sent and 1612 April 2nd on interrogated were this bend keep your eyes peeled - on the left you will notice a a notice will you left the on - peeled eyes your keep bend this

that Demdike, Chattox and Anne Redfearn Redfearn Anne and Chattox Demdike, that House Ashlar at was It Shortly after after Shortly Studio. Melling Keith the is bend hand right short

the road bends to the right. Follow the road to the right. On this this On right. the to road the Follow right. the to bends road the

up to it. to up take it slowly as the road is narrow. Continue along this road until until road this along Continue narrow. is road the as slowly it take

overturned when he admitted that his father had put him put had father his that admitted he when overturned Continue along Wheatley Lane Road, through the village. Please Please village. the through Road, Lane Wheatley along Continue

1633. Seventeen witches were convicted, but the verdicts were were verdicts the but convicted, were witches Seventeen 1633.

claimed he was held prisoner by witches on All Hallows Eve Eve Hallows All on witches by prisoner held was he claimed Centre) and from www.visitpendle.com. from and Centre)

where local boy, Edmund Robinson, Robinson, Edmund boy, local where Hoarstones at was It Pendle’s Eight Circular Walks (available at the Tourist Information Information Tourist the at (available Walks Circular Eight Pendle’s

. The pub is also a way point on one of of one on point way a also is pub The . (2) Fence of village the

see his exceptional work exceptional his see is on your right. Take care on this road as it approaches approaches it as road this on care Take right. your on is Inn Hawk

of the local area and the north of England. It’s worth stopping to to stopping worth It’s England. of north the and area local the of The Sparrow Sparrow The Padiham. of direction the in heading road, this off

local scenery. Keith is nationally renowned for his landscapes his for renowned nationally is Keith scenery. local Pass a church and a school on the right and taking no turns no taking and right the on school a and church a Pass

has originals and prints of the of prints and originals has Studio Melling Keith The Continue along this road following signs for Wheatley Lane. Lane. Wheatley for signs following road this along Continue

Nelson on the left hand side. hand left the on Nelson Street. Church up turning right, next the

rise along the road take time to take in the views of views the in take to time take road the along rise Take right. the on Bear White the inn century 17th impressive the

As you As Club. Men’s Working Lamb the now building passing road main the along Continue junction. the at left turn and

On the right you will pass a wonderful 17th century 17th wonderful a pass will you right the On bridge the over and park car Centre Heritage the from right Turn

Points of Interest of Points Directions

the route and eating and drinking establishments are highlighted. are establishments drinking and eating and route the Road to Downham to Road

your own mini countryside walks from this trail (please park sensibly and respect residents!).The main points along along points main residents!).The respect and sensibly park (please trail this from walks countryside mini own your

guide from the centre. By looking at where The Way passes close by or crosses this scenic road trail, you can plan plan can you trail, road scenic this crosses or by close passes Way The where at looking By centre. the from guide

start and end point for the Pendle Way. Enjoy this route even more by getting hold of a copy of the Pendle Way Way Pendle the of copy a of hold getting by more even route this Enjoy Way. Pendle the for point end and start

has a Tourist Information Centre which has plenty of information about the Pendle Witches. The centre is also the the also is centre The Witches. Pendle the about information of plenty has which Centre Information Tourist a has

visit now or at the end of your journey. The Centre is easy to find (follow the signs off junction 13 of the M65) and and M65) the of 13 junction off signs the (follow find to easy is Centre The journey. your of end the at or now visit

You will start this road trail at the car park opposite the Pendle Heritage Centre (1) at Barrowford which you can can you which Barrowford at (1) Centre Heritage Pendle the opposite park car the at trail road this start will You Pendle Scenic Road Trail – Pendle Witches Pendle – Trail Road Scenic Pendle

Witch Way to Pendle Pendle Scenic Road Trails

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Manchester M1 Liverpool M60 M60 Sheeld M56 The Peak District Chester M6

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Colne Town Hall Town Colne

products and also runs courses. runs also and products

This Pendle Witches Scenic Road Trail is one of three wonderfulHall Town Colne scenic road trails. products and also runs courses. runs also and products

stitching, dress and clothes making. The Centre sells many many sells Centre The making. clothes and dress stitching,

who have an interest in fabrics, textile design, sewing, cross- sewing, design, textile fabrics, in interest an have who

Pendle Scenic Road Trail – Pendle Witches cross- sewing, design, textile fabrics, in interest an have who

Empress Mills (7) Mills Empress

You will start this road trail at the car-park opposite the Pendle those Heritage for place Centreoff (1) atstopping Barrowfordgood a is This which. you can visit

Empress Mills (7) Mills Empress . This is a good stopping off place for those those for place off stopping good a is This .

roundabout. On your left is Glyde Works, inside which is is which inside Works, Glyde is left your On roundabout.

now or at the end of your journey. The Centre is easy to find (follow the signs off junction 13 of the M65) and has a is which inside Works, Glyde is left your On roundabout.

Go straight up at the traffic lights and straight up at the next next the at up straight and lights traffic the at up straight Go continued overleaf continued Tourist Information Centre which has plenty of information about the Pendle Witches. The centre is also the start and next the at up straight and lights traffic the at up straight Go

end point for the Pendle Way. Enjoy this route even more by getting hold of a copy of the Pendle Way guide from the overleaf continued

1311, when the Royal House of Lancaster took over. took Lancaster of House Royal the when 1311,

traffic lights go straight up onto Newtown Street and bear right. bear and Street Newtown onto up straight go lights traffic

1311, when the Royal House of Lancaster took over. took Lancaster of House Royal the when 1311,

Centre. By looking at where The Way passes close by or crosses this scenic road trail, you can plan your own mini right. bear and Street Newtown onto up straight go lights traffic

family were lords of the manor, of which Colne was a part, until until part, a was Colne which of manor, the of lords were family

The other two trails are equally fascinating of set next the At Road. Skipton into left turn roundabout the At and pass through some magnificent family were lords of the manor, of which Colne was a part, until until part, a was Colne which of manor, the of lords were family

countryside walks from this trail (please park sensibly and respect residents!).The main points along the route and eating of set next the At Road. Skipton into left turn roundabout the At

medieval times which was stocked with fish. The De Lacey Lacey De The fish. with stocked was which times medieval

and drinking establishments are highlighted. Lacey De The fish. with stocked was which times medieval its name from the “Vivers” – the Lord of the Manor’s lake in in lake Manor’s the of Lord the – “Vivers” the from name its

roundabout.

its name from the “Vivers” – the Lord of the Manor’s lake in in lake Manor’s the of Lord the – “Vivers” the from name its

roundabout.

North Valley Road is a continuation of Vivary Way which gets gets which Way Vivary of continuation a is Road Valley North

Empress Mills Empress back to the the to back from steps your Retrace

North Valley Road is a continuation of Vivary Way which gets gets which Way Vivary of continuation a is Road Valley North

Empress Mills Empress back to the the to back

Directions Points of Interest from steps your Retrace

Shackleton for 50 years service to the Colne society. Colne the to service years 50 for Shackleton

Road. Road.

Shackleton for 50 years service to the Colne society. Colne the to service years 50 for Shackleton

Road. Road.

Shackleton Hall Shackleton Turn right from the Heritage Centre car park and over the On W the J rightafter you willnamed passand a wonderful1888 in built 17thwas century

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. Take a right turn at the next main junction into North Valley Valley North into junction main next the at turn right a Take .

Shackleton Hall Shackleton was built in 1888 and named after J W W J after named and 1888 in built was

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bridge and turn left at the junction. Continue along the main building now the Lamb Working Men’s Club. As you Valley North into junction main next the at turn right a Take .

Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Theatre Hippodrome Pendle (5) Church , just in front of the the of front in just ,

road passing the impressive 17th century inn the White Bear rise along the road take time to take in the viewsthick! of inches 5

St Bartholomews Bartholomews St

countryside. Trail 2 is called Brontës andsee will you right your on BrowsingImmediately and covers Colne and its famous 5 inches thick! inches 5

St Bartholomews Bartholomews St Immediately on your right you will see see will you right your on Immediately

on the right. Take the next right turning up Church Street. Nelson is and on9ft thex left10ft hand side.measures It flagstone. largest country’s

Turn left immediately at the Town Hall onto New Market Street. Street. Market New onto Hall Town the at immediately left Turn

country’s largest flagstone. It measures 10ft x 9ft and is is and 9ft x 10ft measures It flagstone. largest country’s Turn left immediately at the Town Hall onto New Market Street. Street. Market New onto Hall Town the at immediately left Turn

the town’s first mayor. At the entrance is reputedly the the reputedly is entrance the At mayor. first town’s the

Continue along this road following signs for Wheatley Lane The Keith Melling Studio has originals and prints of the the reputedly is entrance the At mayor. first town’s the Waterhouse and was opened in 1894 by Samuel Catlow, Catlow, Samuel by 1894 in opened was and Waterhouse

next block to the Town Hall is the former Shackleton Hall. Shackleton former the is Hall Town the to block next

Waterhouse and was opened in 1894 by Samuel Catlow, Catlow, Samuel by 1894 in opened was and Waterhouse

passing a church and a school on the right and taking no turns local scenery. Keith is nationally renowned for his landscapes Hall. Shackleton former the is Hall Town the to block next Colne Town Hall Town Colne is designed by famous architect Alfred Alfred architect famous by designed is

Colne Town Hall (4) Hall Town Colne . Its 80ft tower dominates the town. The The town. the dominates tower 80ft Its . of

Colne Town Hall Town Colne

is designed by famous architect Alfred Alfred architect famous by designed is Colne Town Hall (4) Hall Town Colne . Its 80ft tower dominates the town. The The town. the dominates tower 80ft Its .

off this road, heading in the direction of Padiham. The of the local area and the north of England, and it is worth of

As you carry on up Albert Road you will catch sight on the left left the on sight catch will you Road Albert up on carry you As

Sparrow Hawk Inn is on the right. Take care on this road as stopping to see his exceptional work left the on sight catch will you Road Albert up on carry you As steel reinforced concrete in its construction. its in concrete reinforced steel

it approaches the village of Fence (2). The pub is also a way construction. its in concrete reinforced steel 1907 and was the first department store in the country to use use to country the in store department first the was and 1907

building. building.

1907 and was the first department store in the country to use use to country the in store department first the was and 1907

point on one of “Pendle’s Six Circular Walks” (available at the It was at Hoarstones where local boy, Edmund Robinson, building.

Co-operative building Co-operative was built in in built was The Holiday. Bank August

Muni” (Colne Municipal Hall) (3) Hall) Municipal (Colne Muni”

son Wallace Hartley, bandmaster of Co-operative theformer the and Titanic as well as Charlotte Brontës Ferndean

Co-operative building Co-operative was built in in built was The Holiday. Bank August

Muni” (Colne Municipal Hall) (3) Hall) Municipal (Colne Muni”

Tourist Information Centre). claimed he was held prisoner by witches on All Hallows Co-operative former the and

The Mill Girl Sculpture Girl Mill The Monument Hartley Wallace well as one of the country’s largest blues music festivals every every festivals music blues largest country’s the of one as well

“The “The Next on the left, just after the Hartley monument are are monument Hartley the after just left, the on Next

The Mill Girl Sculpture Girl Mill The Monument Hartley Wallace

well as one of the country’s largest blues music festivals every every festivals music blues largest country’s the of one as well

“The “The

Eve 1633. 17 witches were convicted, but the verdicts were are monument Hartley the after just left, the on Next built in 1902 and hosts many artists throughout the year as as year the throughout artists many hosts and 1902 in built

Continue along Wheatley Lane Road, through the village. overturned when he admitted that his father had put him as year the throughout artists many hosts and 1902 in built Colne Municipal Hall Municipal Colne , or the “ Muni” as it is known locally, was was locally, known is it as Muni” “ the or ,

Hartley (2) Hartley

Colne Municipal Hall Municipal Colne , or the “ Muni” as it is known locally, was was locally, known is it as Muni” “ the or ,

Hartley (2) Hartley

Please take it slowly as the road is narrow. Continue along up to it.

Monument to Wallace Wallace to Monument In front of this building you can see the the see can you building this of front In

Monument to Wallace Wallace to Monument

this road until the road bends to the right. Follow the road to the see can you building this of front In

sank.

the right. On this short right hand bend is the Keith Melling It was at Ashlar House that Demdike, Chattox and Anne sank.

continued to play “Nearer my God to Thee” while the ship ship the while Thee” to God my “Nearer play to continued

is now a chapel. a now is

continued to play “Nearer my God to Thee” while the ship ship the while Thee” to God my “Nearer play to continued

Studio. Shortly after this bend keep your eyes peeled - on the Redfearn were interrogated on 2nd April 1612 and sent for chapel. a now is

the heroic bandmaster of the ill-fated Titanic in 1912, who who 1912, in Titanic ill-fated the of bandmaster heroic the

will see a Victorian building on the left. Once the town library, it it library, town the Once left. the on building Victorian a see will

the heroic bandmaster of the ill-fated Titanic in 1912, who who 1912, in Titanic ill-fated the of bandmaster heroic the

left you will notice a road called Hoarstones Avenue. On the trial. Elizabeth, James and Jennet Device were also brought it library, town the Once left. the on building Victorian a see will Wallace Hartley Wallace was one of Colne’s famous sons, and and sons, famous Colne’s of one was

Manor from Jane Eyre in Wycoller. you Trailand Road Albert on Continue viaduct. 3the under go you isas called Boats and Beams covering the

Wallace Hartley Wallace was one of Colne’s famous sons, and and sons, famous Colne’s of one was

right is a house called Hoarstones (private residence). Drive on. here on 27th April for questioning. Please respect this is a you and Road Albert on Continue viaduct. the under go you as

Pendle Leisure Centre (1) Centre Leisure Pendle is immediately on your left as soon soon as left your on immediately is

Pendle Leisure Centre (1) Centre Leisure Pendle

When the road bends to the left, take your first right. The multi private residence. soon as left your on immediately is

the Year in 1992. in Year the

Millgirl. Go under the viaduct and continue up Albert Road. Road. Albert up continue and viaduct the under Go Millgirl.

the Year in 1992. in Year the

award-winning Fence Gate Inn is on the right, and further up Road. Albert up continue and viaduct the under Go Millgirl.

Colne’s terraced streets and won the Sunday Times Building of of Building Times Sunday the won and streets terraced Colne’s

viaduct on the left. And look out for the sculpture of ‘Millie’ the the ‘Millie’ of sculpture the for out look And left. the on viaduct

Colne’s terraced streets and won the Sunday Times Building of of Building Times Sunday the won and streets terraced Colne’s

on the left is the Bay Horse. Both renowned for their food and The Fence Gate Inn has won several awards including The the ‘Millie’ of sculpture the for out look And left. the on viaduct

Pendle Leisure Centre Leisure Pendle copies the terraced roof pattern of of pattern roof terraced the copies

On approaching Colne Train Station you will see a splendid splendid a see will you Station Train Colne approaching On

Pendle Leisure Centre Leisure Pendle copies the terraced roof pattern of of pattern roof terraced the copies

drink. Observer ‘Sunday Lunch of the Year’ award. splendid a see will you Station Train Colne approaching On

Points of Interest of Points Directions

Points of Interest of Points Drive on for half a mile and take the turning for Higham to the Directions

West Craven arearight. Onceof you have turned Pendle.take the left-hand road. You will For copies of the other trails call (01282) 856186 or go

pass St.John’s Church.

that you may only get a glimpse at in your car. your in at glimpse a get only may you that

Higham (3) is signposted to the right, take this turning past St. It wasbuildings the village ofinteresting Highamof whichnumber a housedare there the “ghastly”because Chattoxaround, walk a have and Colne in up park you that recommended recommended that you park up in Colne and have a walk around, because there are a number of interesting buildings buildings interesting of number a are there because around, walk a have and Colne in up park you that recommended

Johns church. andis It severalColne. ofof her “victims”.town Thehistoric Fourthe Alls around Inn haslook a an interestingwith starts Trail The 14. Junction at M65 the leave you as signposted

sign and a stone horse trough. In Newchurch the “Eye of God” is It Colne. of town historic the around look a with starts Trail The 14. Junction at M65 the leave you as signposted with its famous Boundary Mill Store, but you can easily make Boundary Mill your starting point. Boundary Mill is well well is Mill Boundary point. starting your Mill Boundary make easily can you but Store, Mill Boundary famous its with

Turn right just before the Four Alls Inn onto Sabden Rd. The is to be found on the tower of St Mary’s Church to ward off well is Mill Boundary point. starting your Mill Boundary make easily can you but Store, Mill Boundary famous its with

This Trail takes in Colne Town Centre and the outlying village of Trawden. The trail ends at Boundary Mill Retail Park Park Retail Mill Boundary at ends trail The Trawden. of village outlying the and Centre Town Colne in takes Trail This

road is narrow here so extra care should be taken (but the evil. The church is said to house another of the Pendle Witches, Park Retail Mill Boundary at ends trail The Trawden. of village outlying the and Centre Town Colne in takes Trail This Pendle Scenic Road Trail – Brontës & Browsing & Brontës – Trail Road Scenic Pendle to www.visitpendle.comviews make up for the road). Turn right to Newchurch (4). the family grave of Alice Nutter. Chattox was alleged to have Browsing & Brontës – Trail Road Scenic Pendle Parking is limited in Newchurch so please park sensibly when desecrated graves in this churchyard to collect skulls and teeth! visiting its points of interest. Should you like a souvenir too please use Newchurch’s own Witches Galore shop in the village!

Witch Way to Pendle PendleGetting Scenic to RoadPendle Trails is easy PendleGetting Scenic to Pendle Road Trails is easy Pendle Scenic Road Trails Leaflet No 1 Leaflet No 2 Leaflet No 3 Walk Start Point Walk Start Point Walk Start Point Blackpool Blackpool Blackpool Information Centre Information Centre Information Centre

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Pendle Scenic Road Trail – Pendle Witches You will start this road trail at the car-park opposite the Pendle Heritage Centre (1) at Barrowford which you can visit Pendle Scenic Road Trail – Pendle Witches More Road Trails...now or at the end of your journey. The Centre is easy to find (follow the signs off junction 13 of the M65) and has a You will start this road trail at the car-park opposite the Pendle Heritage Centre (1) at Barrowford which you can visit Tourist Information Centre which has plenty of information about the Pendle Witches. The centre is also the start and More Road Trails...now or at the end of your journey. The Centre is easy to find (follow the signs off junction 13 of the M65) and has a end point for the Pendle Way. Enjoy this route even more by getting hold of a copy of the Pendle Way guide from the Tourist Information Centre which has plenty of information about the Pendle Witches. The centre is also the start and Centre. By looking at where The Way passes close by or crosses this scenic road trail, you can plan your own mini end point for the Pendle Way. Enjoy this route even more by getting hold of a copy of the Pendle Way guide from the countryside walks from this trail (please park sensibly and respect residents!).The main points along the route and eating Centre. By looking at where The Way passes close by or crosses this scenic road trail, you can plan your own mini and drinking establishments are highlighted. countryside walks from this trail (please park sensibly and respect residents!).The main points along the route and eating More Road Trails… and drinking establishments are highlighted. This Brontës andDirections BrowsingPoints of Interest Trail is one of three scenic road trails. The other two Directions Points of Interest Turn right from the Heritage Centre car park and over the On the right you will pass a wonderful 17th century This Brontës and Browsing Trail is one of three scenic road trails. The other two bridge and turn left at the junction. Continue along the main building now the Lamb Working Men’s Club. As you Turn right from the Heritage Centre car park and over the On the right you will pass a wonderful 17th century road passing the impressive 17th century inn the White Bear rise along the road take time to take in the views of bridge and turn left at the junction. Continue along the main building now the Lamb Working Men’s Club. As you on the right. Take the next right turning up Church Street. Nelson on the left hand side. road passing the impressive 17th century inn the White Bear rise along the road take time to take in the views of on the right. Take the next right turning up Church Street. Nelson on the left hand side. Continue along this road following signs for Wheatley Lane The Keith Melling Studio has originals and prints of the This Pendle Witches Scenic Road Trail is one of three wonderful scenic road passing a church and a school on the right and taking no turns local scenery. Keith is nationally renowned for his landscapes Continue along this road following signs for Wheatley Lane The Keith Melling Studio has originals and prints of the trails are equally offfascinating this road, heading in the direction of Padiham. The of the local area and the north ofand England, and it is worth pass through some magnificent countryside. Trail passing a church and a school on the right and taking no turns local scenery. Keith is nationally renowned for his landscapes Sparrow Hawk Inn is on the right. Take care on this road as stopping to see his exceptional work trails are equally offfascinating this road, heading in the direction of Padiham. The of the local area and the north ofand England, and it is worth pass through some magnificent countryside. Trail it approaches the village of Fence (2). The pub is also a way Sparrow Hawk Inn is on the right. Take care on this road as stopping to see his exceptional work point on one of “Pendle’s Six Circular Walks” (available at the It was at Hoarstones where local boy, Edmund Robinson, it approaches the village of Fence (2). The pub is also a way Tourist Information Centre). claimed he was held prisoner by witches on All Hallows point on one of “Pendle’s Six Circular Walks” (available at the It was at Hoarstones where local boy, Edmund Robinson, Eve 1633. 17 witches were convicted, but the verdicts were Tourist Information Centre). claimed he was held prisoner by witches on All Hallows Continue along Wheatley Lane Road, through the village. overturned when he admitted that his father had put him Eve 1633. 17 witches were convicted, but the verdicts were Please take it slowly as the road is narrow. Continue along up to it. Continue along Wheatley Lane Road, through the village. overturned when he admitted that his father had put him trails. The other two trails are equally fascinating and pass through some 1 is called “Pendlethis road until the roadWitches” bends to the right. Follow the road to and Trail 3 is called “Boats and Beams” covering the Please take it slowly as the road is narrow. Continue along up to it. the right. On this short right hand bend is the Keith Melling It was at Ashlar House that Demdike, Chattox and Anne this road until the road bends to the right. Follow the road to Studio. Shortly after this bend keep your eyes peeled - on the Redfearn were interrogated on 2nd April 1612 and sent for Leeds/Liverpool canal 1 is called “Pendle Witches” and Trail 3 is called “Boats and Beams” covering the the right. On this short right hand bend is the Keith Melling It was at Ashlar House that Demdike, Chattox and Anne left you will notice a road called Hoarstones Avenue. On the trial. Elizabeth, James and Jennet Device were also brought East Marton Studio. Shortly after this bend keep your eyes peeled - on the Redfearn were interrogated on 2nd April 1612 and sent for Leeds/Liverpool canal right is a house called Hoarstones (private residence). Drive on. here on 27th April for questioning. Please respect this is a left you will notice a road called Hoarstones Avenue. On the trial. Elizabeth, James and Jennet Device were also brought When the road bends to the left, take your first right. The multi private residence. East Marton right is a house called Hoarstones (private residence). Drive on. here on 27th April for questioning. Please respect this is a award-winning Fence Gate Inn is on the right, and further up When the road bends to the left, take your first right. The multi private residence. on the left is the Bay Horse. Both renowned for their food and The Fence Gate Inn has won several awards including The award-winning Fence Gate Inn is on the right, and further up drink. Observer ‘Sunday Lunch of the Year’ award. on the left is the Bay Horse. Both renowned for their food and The Fence Gate Inn has won several awards including The magnificent countryside. Trail 2 is called “Brontës and Browsing” and covers West Craven area of Pendle. To get hold of all the trails call (01282) 856186 or drink. Observer ‘Sunday Lunch of the Year’ award. Leeds/Liverpool canal Drive on for half a mile and take the turning for Higham to the West Craven area of Pendle. To get hold of all the trails call (01282) 856186 or right. Once you have turned take the left-hand road. You will Drive on for half a mile and take the turning for Higham to the East Marton pass St.John’s Church. right. Once you have turned take the left-hand road. You will pass St.John’s Church. Higham (3) is signposted to the right, take this turning past St. It was the village of Higham which housed the “ghastly” Chattox Johns church. and several of her “victims”. The Four Alls Inn has an interesting Higham (3) is signposted to the right, take this turning past St. It was the village of Higham which housed the “ghastly” Chattox sign and a stone horse trough. In Newchurch the “Eye of God” Johns church. and several of her “victims”. The Four Alls Inn has an interesting email: [email protected] right just before the Four Alls Inn onto Sabden Rd. The is to be found on the tower of St Mary’s Church to ward off sign and a stone horse trough. In Newchurch the “Eye of God” Colne, and its famous son Wallace Hartley, as well as the Brontës “Ferndean road is narrow here so extra care should be taken (but the evil. The church is said to house another of the Pendle Witches, Turn right just before the Four Alls Inn onto Sabden Rd. The is to be found on the tower of St Mary’s Church to ward off views make up for the road). Turn right to Newchurch (4). the family grave of Alice Nutter. Chattox was alleged to have email: [email protected] Thornton-in-Craven road is narrow here so extra care should be taken (but the evil. The church is said to house another of the Pendle Witches, Parking is limited in Newchurch so please park sensibly when desecrated graves in this churchyard to collect skulls and teeth! views make up for the road). Turn right to Newchurch (4). the family grave of Alice Nutter. Chattox was alleged to have Thornton-in-Craven visiting its points of interest. Should you like a souvenir too please use Newchurch’s own Parking is limited in Newchurch so please park sensibly when desecrated graves in this churchyard to collect skulls and teeth! Witches Galore shop in the village! visiting its points of interest. Should you like a souvenir too please use Newchurch’s own Witches Galore shop in the village!

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Turn right down Jinny Lane to Roughlee (5). The views are spectacular and you will notice a tower in the At the junction turn right then immediately left signposted Blacko distance, Blacko Tower which you will also see on the final leg. and Barrowford (the road you want is nearly straight up and slightly (Blacko Tower is situated on private property.) to the right from the junction you are at) passing the statue of Alice Nutter, one of the so called Pendle Witches. Continue along Roughlee Old Hall is often referred to as “Witches Hall” as this the road to the Bay Horse pub (currently closed) on the left, was said to have been the home of Alice Nutter one of the Pendle and park in the pub car park for the short walk to Roughlee Old Witches who was hanged at Lancaster. Please respect this is a Hall. With your back to the pub turn left, until you come to your private residence. next road on the left. Facing down this road, go down the passage which can be seen on your right, past the cottages and Roughlee Old Hall is on your left. Dominating the skyline is the wonderful Pendle Hill. George Fox founder of the Quaker Movement climbed this hill in 1652 and Return to your car, turn right out of the car park and go back wrote “I was moved of the lord to go up to the top of this hill… I St Mary’s, Newchurch along the road that you came in on. Turn right towards Barley (3/4 saw the sea bordering upon Lancashire; and from the top of this mile). Entering into Barley (6) there is ample parking at Barley hill the lord let me see in what places he had a great people to 18th March 1612 - Alizon Device, picnic site with toilets, café and an information point. Turn right be gathered”. This inspirational vision lead to him founding the out of Barley Car Park and right at the junction. On the left is the granddaughter of Demdike is begging on the Quaker Movement road to Colne. Pendle Inn. The comedian Billy Connolly used to play music at the Pendle Inn Further on the right is the Barley Mow restaurant where before his comic fame. A pedlar refuses her some pins, she appears traditional food may be tasted and a little further on are the to paralyse him with a curse. Barley Tearooms for a well deserved cream tea. Leaving Barley For those able to climb the hill, it takes approximately one follow the road around the imposing yet wonderful Foot of Pendle hour of steady climbing but is well worth the slog for the and turn left at the signpost towards Downham. 30th March 1612 - Alizon Device confesses to breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, the Lake witchcraft. At the same time she incriminates District and, on a clear day, the Isle of Man. Access to the her grandmother, Demdike, and another elderly footpath is along Ings Farm Road with plenty of parking woman, Chattox. She tells how the ale at the opportunities along the road. For routes visit the Barley Cabin or Inn at Higham was turned sour and how the www.visitpendle.com landlord’s son was bewitched to death using a Next we visit the lovely village of Downham (7). As you enter St Leonard’s Church was built in 1909 except for the 15th clay image. the village turn right over the bridge, then left up the hill with the Century tower. Queen Mary is said to have remarked that the view church of St. Leonards on the left and the Assheton Arms on the from the porch is the “most beautiful in all the land”. Behind the 2nd April 1612 - Demdike, Chattox and her right. church is Downham Hall. The village, home to the Assheton daughter, Anne Redfearn are interrogated family since 1558, is also home to the BBC series Born and Bred at Ashlar House. Demdike confesses to evil and was the location for the film Whistle Down The Wind. deeds, claiming that the devil came to her and sucked her blood leaving her stark mad. Driving past the Assheton Arms, take the left hand road out of the The composer Francis Duckworth lived in Rimington and village, and take the right turn towards Rimington (do not take the attended the chapel at Stopper Lane. He is best known for 3rd April 1612 - Demdike, Chattox and Anne Stopper Lane turn). Rimington (8) is a small, pretty village. the tune Rimington. The chapel is now a private house with a Redfearn, Chattox’s daughter are sent to commemorative plaque. Lancaster Castle to stand trail for witchcraft. Drive on for about a mile past Rimington and then turn left Gisburn’s Jennet Preston was arrested for being at the Good Friday towards Gisburn (9) a charming village but alas peaceful it is not, gathering of the Pendle Witches at Malkin Tower and causing the Good Friday 1612 - A party of people gather as it is situated along the busy A59. However, there is an ancient death by charms and sorcery of Thomas Lister of Westby Hall. She at Malkin Tower, Demdike’s home. They plot and beautiful church, St. Mary’s, with a 13th century porch and was found guilty and hanged on 29th July 1612 at York (3 weeks to kill the Keeper at Lancaster Castle, blow up impressive 14th century tower. The well known composer, Francis before the Lancaster hangings). the Castle and free the imprisoned women. Duckworth, is buried in the church’s graveyard.

Late April - Investigations take place around Malkin Tower. Incriminating evidence found includes human bones stolen from graves at Retrace your route towards Nelson on the A682. Our next stop Blacko Tower, sometimes called Stansfield Tower or Jonathon’s Newchurch and a clay image used by James is Blacko (10) and its famous tower, earlier viewed en route to Folly, was built in 1890 by Jonathon Stansfield in order to see into Device to cause the death of a neighbour. Roughlee. Once again lovely views of Pendle Hill can be seen to Yorkshire! the right. You will see the Moorcock Inn on your left which is Three more of the Device family along with a good place to stop and admire the view (but be careful of the The statue of Alice Nutter was unveiled in 2012 for the 400th bend!). Continue down this road and you will see Blacko Tower on anniversary of the Pendle Witches Trail of 1612. It’s a sensible Alice Nutter, a gentlewoman from Roughlee, the left. Leaving Blacko continue along this road, dropping down portrayal of the woman from Roughlee who was executed as a are taken away, questioned and imprisoned at into Barrowford and once more turning left at the old toll house witch. Created by Pendle man David Palmer. Lancaster Castle to await trial. signposted for Pendle Heritage Centre and then turn left into the Heritage Centre car park, completing your journey. Has this trail whetted your appetite about the Pendle Demdike dies in prison before the trial begins. Witches? You can find out more in the many books on sale from the Pendle Heritage Centre Tel: 01282 661701 or from the Discover Pendle Centre. Tel: 01282 856186. 17th August 1612 - The ‘Witches Trial’ begins at Lancaster Castle.

20th August 1612 - After being found guilty, nine Pendle people are hanged at Lancaster in front of huge crowds.

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