Hangman’s Stone, Upper Lambourn
There is a legend associated with the Hangman’s Stone found at a junction of tracks 1.5Km north of Upper Lambourn. Possibly a boundary stone or perhaps marking a site of an old gibbet, the story relates to a sheep stealer. One day a man with a stolen sheep over his shoulder rested at the stone and fell asleep. The sheep which had is legs tied began to struggle. The rope binding the sheep got around the thief’s throat and he was strangled. So in a way justice was served.
Re: Hangman’s Ston, Upper Lambourn
There are several “Hangman’s Stone” legends similar to this one throughout the UK.