Pendle Hill, Mountain summit in Lancashire, England
Pendle Hill stands at 557 meters above sea level, forming a distinct peak within the Pennines made of layers of sedimentary rock. The summit overlooks the valleys and fields of Lancashire, visible from many miles around.
A Bronze Age burial mound on the summit shows that people lived here and buried their dead thousands of years ago. In 1612, the Pendle witch trials took place, when twelve people faced accusations of witchcraft.
The hill gained notoriety through the Pendle witch trials of 1612, where twelve individuals faced accusations of murder through witchcraft.
Several walking routes lead to the top from the village of Barley, with most trails taking around two to three hours to climb. Parking is available in the village, and information boards help with navigation along the different paths.
The name layers three languages into one word: Cumbric 'pen', Old English 'hul', and modern English 'hill', all meaning hill. This triple layering shows how different peoples named the same place over centuries.
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