Combe Gibbet
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Inkpen Beacon, Combe, Hungerford RG17 9EL, United Kingdom
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Combe Gibbet is a historic double gallows standing on Inkpen Beacon Hill that attracts history buffs and lovers of beautiful views.
Erected in 1676 to hang the bodies of George Broomham and Dorothy Newman, convicted of murder, today it is a fascinating landmark with a dark past.
The site offers breathtaking panoramic views of the North Wessex Downs. It's also a paradise for paragliders and the starting point of the 70-mile Wayfarers Walk trail, ideal for hikers.
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Inkpen Beacon, Combe, Hungerford RG17 9EL, United Kingdom
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