Leek Wootton. Gaveston Monument, Blacklow Hill
Monument to Piers Gaveston on Blacklow Hill, Leek Wootton. 1950-60s
IMAGE LOCATION: (Warwickshire County Record Office)
Reference: PH, 143/66, img: 9467
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Dismal bells jingling have been heard here. They are thought to be the ghostly bell jingles of the ones on Piers Gaveston’s horse when he was taken there for execution.
A ghostly lady and a band of ghostly armed men have also been sighted here and are thought to be part of the execution as well.
Source: “Folklore of Warwickshire” by Roy Palmer
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