Gradbach, Staffordshire, England
A gate above Luds Church at Gradbach
Luds Church
Lud's Church (sometimes written as Ludchurch) is a deep chasm penetrating the Millstone Grit bedrock created by a massive landslip on the hillside above Gradbach. It is over 100 metres long and 18 metres deep, mossy and overgrown, wet and cool even on the hottest of days.
According to legend, Robin Hood, Friar Tuck and Bonny Prince Charlie are all reputed to have hidden from the authorities within the chasm.
However, it is also reputed to be haunted by the ghost of a girl from the 15th century.
Pictured left is Luds Church courtesy of John Harrison.
53°11′16″N 2°1′14″W
For further information, please read Haunted Britain and Ireland by Richard Jones.
Location
Visitor Information
Gradbach is a tiny hamlet in Staffordshire, England.
It lies on the River Dane, and is a well-known beauty spot which attracts many visitors.
Pictured left is a gate above Luds Church at Gradbach courtesy of Bill Boaden. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
