Beeley Moor

Thomas Bateman excavated the barrow in 1853 and discovered a stone cist containing cremated remains.

[4][5] Three hundred years ago coal was mined on Beeley Moor for lead-smelting and for local homes.

[6] In 1977 a prisoner escaped by stabbing his guards whilst being driven to court during a blizzard on the moors.

The convict held a family hostage in their home on Beeley Moor for three days.

[7] Beeley Moor became "Open Access" land for the public, following the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.