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William Wood Murder Stone, Whaley Bridge

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The stone beside the road up to Whaley Bridge marks the murder of William Wood of Eyam in 1823, who was killed by three robbers for his money. The site became linked to a persistent local legend surrounding a hollow said to have been made by Wood’s crushed skull, according to tradition, no grass would grow in it, and any attempt to fill it was mysteriously undone. Some locals believed this was a supernatural warning, though others attributed it to natural drainage from the adjacent road.

Buxton Old Rd, High Peak SK23 7PW
53.34168

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-2.00991
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Visiting Information
The stone stands quietly by the roadside in an area known as Stoneheads, above Whaley Bridge. There is no car park or layby, and the road is narrow and steep, making it best approached by bike or on foot.

Visiting information is provided in good faith and believed accurate at the time of writing. As access and opening arrangements can change, please verify details with official sources before visiting.

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