| Wigginton Common |
During the English Civil War, Wigginton Common served as camp for some of Cromwell's troops. They used it as a base from where they could bombard Berkhamstead castle. There have been reports of Roundheads, seen on the common in the evening at twilight as the light begins to fade.
Ghosts of Cromwell's troops abound in Britain, the Civil War had a resounding impact on people living at the time. This may be reflected in the folk memory of events, which have become ghost stories. The only drawback to this argument is that there are many modern eye witness accounts. |
| Directions: Wiginton common lies to the South of Tring. Off the A41. |
|
|
 |
| Stevenage, Hertfordshire |
The six hills which occupy prominence in the town are tumuli or Round Barrows dating from the Bronze Age. According to legend the hills are spade fulls of earth taken from Whomerly wood and thrown at the town by a giant (or the Devil) intent on destruction. His last shot went well off mark and knocked the steeple off Gravely Church two miles away.
Unexplained earthworks and standing stones were often seen as the work of the Devil or giants.
|
| Map ref:TL 23 25 |
| Directions: The hills are near the centre of the town. Stevenage can be reached off the A1M. |
|
|
