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Saturday 10th March 2012
We will be doing the walks scheduled for last November which unfortunately had to be cancelled
Saddleworth lies in the West Riding of Yorkshire. It covers over 18,000 acres much of which is open land with breathtaking views from hills over looking scenic valleys. Most of the population resides in beautiful villages, each with their own distinct character.
The area is rich in history with many myths and legends. It is also famous for a few some what darker moments. One being the Bill-O-Jacks murders in 1832 at the Moorcock Inn, when the Landlord and his son were bludgeoned to death. The case has never been solved. The Inn has long since been demolished, but the site where it stood can easily be picked out from the A635 Holmfirth road looking down towards Greenfield reservoir. A gravestone at Saddleworth Parish Church is a grim reminder of the event that shocked the community.
The area is rich in history with many myths and legends. It is also famous for a few some what darker moments. One being the Bill-O-Jacks murders in 1832 at the Moorcock Inn, when the Landlord and his son were bludgeoned to death. The case has never been solved. The Inn has long since been demolished, but the site where it stood can easily be picked out from the A635 Holmfirth road looking down towards Greenfield reservoir. A gravestone at Saddleworth Parish Church is a grim reminder of the event that shocked the community.
There will be three walks;
up to date details will be posted shortly
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