A fascinating (if gruesome) tale. I've parked at Dead Woman's Ditch car park and walked through the area a few times, including today. Researching the name led me to these two videos of yours, and it's really interesting to hear just how much detail exists about the situation and the crime itself. Penny's account (in conjunction with some internet research alongside) has just allowed me to locate Lucky Ike's Lane on the OS Map, right by Walford's Gibbet. I didn't know about either location until today, so thank you for helping me to piece all of this together. I will have to make a point of walking up Lucky Ike's Lane and on to Walford's Gibbet to get the full experience - with shivers aplenty as I go, I'm sure. How grim.
@@jamesf8864 Thank you very much for your comment. I’m glad you find the story and locations interesting. It’s certainly one of the most gruesome stories to come from Somerset, in my opinion. I hope you have a good time exploring the Quantocks 😃🙏
@@The_Knight_Tales I'm now watching your vid about the bunker and "fake village" in the Mendips. I was up there yesterday with a mate and told him about the village. I'd better subscribe to you and see what else you cover! 😁
Just to follow up on this, I visited the area today to see what I could find - by moonlight just after sunrise! The Walford's Gibbet signpost is missing now. I wonder if people stole it as a memoir? But I found the spot he was left to hang. I then walked down the field and located what I believe to be Lucky Ike's Lane. I can see how someone could get away with a sinister deed down there - it is a sunken little narrow lane, shielded by hedges and completely hidden from sight. I also located The Counting House at Dodington - a mere 500 metres from the top of what I believe to be Lucky Ike's Lane. The gibbet was only around 300 metres from the pub, so although several locations are cited as being "the spot", it's only a small area really. I certainly had a few goosebumps tonight as I retraced their steps from that fateful night, with the large moon rising over the fields.
Absolutely fascinating. Great job x
A fascinating (if gruesome) tale. I've parked at Dead Woman's Ditch car park and walked through the area a few times, including today. Researching the name led me to these two videos of yours, and it's really interesting to hear just how much detail exists about the situation and the crime itself. Penny's account (in conjunction with some internet research alongside) has just allowed me to locate Lucky Ike's Lane on the OS Map, right by Walford's Gibbet. I didn't know about either location until today, so thank you for helping me to piece all of this together. I will have to make a point of walking up Lucky Ike's Lane and on to Walford's Gibbet to get the full experience - with shivers aplenty as I go, I'm sure. How grim.
@@jamesf8864 Thank you very much for your comment. I’m glad you find the story and locations interesting. It’s certainly one of the most gruesome stories to come from Somerset, in my opinion. I hope you have a good time exploring the Quantocks 😃🙏
@@The_Knight_Tales I'm now watching your vid about the bunker and "fake village" in the Mendips. I was up there yesterday with a mate and told him about the village. I'd better subscribe to you and see what else you cover! 😁
Just to follow up on this, I visited the area today to see what I could find - by moonlight just after sunrise! The Walford's Gibbet signpost is missing now. I wonder if people stole it as a memoir? But I found the spot he was left to hang. I then walked down the field and located what I believe to be Lucky Ike's Lane. I can see how someone could get away with a sinister deed down there - it is a sunken little narrow lane, shielded by hedges and completely hidden from sight. I also located The Counting House at Dodington - a mere 500 metres from the top of what I believe to be Lucky Ike's Lane. The gibbet was only around 300 metres from the pub, so although several locations are cited as being "the spot", it's only a small area really. I certainly had a few goosebumps tonight as I retraced their steps from that fateful night, with the large moon rising over the fields.
Great Videos Luke👏👏
I'm wondering about local parish records. Might they hold information about Ann Rice and any subsequent births, potential marriage and death?
Do we know where Jane is buried? Poor soul it sounds like John really took advantage of her.
Sadly not, no. It would be interesting to know what happened to her.