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Pendle Moor

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Pendle Moor is an area of upland moorland around Pendle Hill in Lancashire, England. Its landscape includes open grassland, heather, farms, and settlements overlooking the surrounding valleys. The area is closely associated with the Pendle witch trials of 1612, in which residents from communities near the hill were accused of witchcraft and tried at Lancaster; surviving court records have made the case one of England's most extensively documented witch trials.

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What are the Pendle witch trials?

The Pendle witch trials of 1612 were among the most famous witchcraft prosecutions in English history. Twelve people from the Pendle area were accused of murder by witchcraft, and ten were ultimately hanged at Lancaster Castle in August 1612.

Where is Pendle Moor located?

Pendle Moor is an area of upland moorland surrounding Pendle Hill in Lancashire, England. The landscape includes open grassland, heather, farms, and settlements overlooking the surrounding valleys.

Can you visit Pendle Hill and the witch trial sites?

Yes, Pendle Hill is a popular hiking destination, and the surrounding area features walking routes that pass through landscapes connected to the 1612 trials. Nearby Lancaster Castle, where the accused were held and tried, is also open to visitors at certain times.

Why is Pendle Hill famous?

Pendle Hill is famous both for its association with the 1612 witch trials and for its connection to George Fox, the founder of the Quaker movement, who reported having a visionary experience on the summit in 1652.

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