On the summit of Winter Hill, close to the transmitter masts and buildings, stands a ten foot tall iron memorial known as Scotsman’s Stump. On it is a small plaque that states: “In memory of George Henderson, Traveller, native of Annan Dumfriesshire who was barbarously murdered on Rivington Moor at noonday November 9th 1838, in the 20th year of his age.”

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June 13, 2021

Memorial for George Henderson, who was murdered on the moors in 1838.

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Elevation 440 m

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Location: Rivington, Chorley, Lancashire, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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