Berkshire's Mysterious Sites -------------Hauntings------------ Bisham Abbey Windsor Castle ---------------Major Sites----------- Windsor Great Park ---------------Folklore----------- Grims Ditches Aldworth Giants ---------------Other sites----------- Combe Gibbet Home Site Map Berkshire Map England Map Scotland Map Wales Map Aldworth Church and Giants Aldworth Parish Church contains the gigantic effigies of the De Le Beche family, who were said to be actual giants standing over 7 feet tall. According to folklore the giants are named: John Long, John Strong, John Never Afraid and John Ever Afraid. The effigy said to represent John Ever Afraid no longer exists but was set in an alcove in the outside wall of the church, which has now been blocked. It is said that he sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for worldly riches. The bargain was that the Devil would claim his soul whether he was buried inside or outside the church. Burying his body within the church walls meant that the Devil was cheated of his prize. The effigies suffered severe abuse at the hands of Cromwell's troops during the Civil War. Many churches, ancient trees and national monuments were lost in this way. For a more in depth view click Map ref: SU 5579 Directions: Aldworth is situated on the B4009