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Tag Archives: Local Legend
Alderman Hill and Alphin Pike
Alphin Pike These high points near Saddleworth (near Manchester) were named after the two giants who made their homes there; Alphin and Alderman. They were friendly with each other at first, until they both fell in love with Rimmon, a … Continue reading
‘Red Clogs’ a Coalminer’s Ghost
Recently, whilst researching for Manchester Folk, I came across an intriguing mention of a ghost known as Red Clogs. No detail was given but with a little research, I discovered that he wasn’t called that because he wore red clogs … Continue reading
Posted in Ghosts, Local Legends, Uncategorized
Tagged brickwork, coalmine, ghost, Local Legend, red clogs
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Up on the moor near Bacup, there is a pile of loose boulders in an area known as Hell Clough and, as you’d expect, there’s a legend featuring the Devil which explains how this came to be. Somewhere near this … Continue reading
The Legend of Giles Roper and the Devil on Fairsnape Fell
Giles Roper was crossing Fair Snape Fell one night, on his way home, when he came to a large boulder which was locally feared as a spot frequented by the Devil himself. Giles gave these rumours no real credence but … Continue reading
Heskin Hall, at Heskin Green
Heskin Hall is now a modern conference centre, but its 16th century origins can still be seen. During the Civil War, Heskin Hall was a Royalist house, well-known for harbouring priests. One of these priests was discovered here by Roundhead … Continue reading
Posted in Ghosts, Halls and Houses, Local Legends, Mistletoe Bough
Tagged ghost, Haunted house, Local Legend, White Lady
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The Devil in Cockerham
The Devil once took a liking to the pretty village of Cockerham and decided to take up residence there. He delighted in patrolling the lanes of this sleepy village, frightening the villagers and filling their noses with the smell of … Continue reading
Posted in Devil Tales, Local History, Local Legends
Tagged Cockerham, Devil, lancashire, Local Legend, Rood screen
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