# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Talk: The Meon Hill Witchcraft Murder
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The slaying of elderly hedgetrimmer Charles Walton on Valentine's Day, 1945, is Warwickshire Constabulary's oldest unsolved murder.

His body was found in a field on the slopes of Meon Hill - he had been struck over the head with his own walking stick, then pinned to the ground with a pitchfork thrust on either side of his neck. His trouncing hook, used that day to trim the hedgerow, was found sticking into a huge gaping wound in his neck.

With the Warwickshire Police struggling for clues, detectives from Scotland Yard were dispatched. Despite interviewing tight-lipped locals, a myserious red bearded man roaming the countryside, and over a thousand Italian prisoners of war held at the nearby Long Marston camp, the London detectives returned no closer to a conviction.

Soon, whispers of witchcraft began to be spread.

The sign of a cross had been carved on the victim's chest, it was said. Stories were told of a black dog which, should you see it, meant you or a family member were going to die. It was claimed that Charles Walton himself was a witch, who had cursed the land by training a pet toad to crawl along the earth with a toy plough tied to its back.

What is the truth of this mysterious story?

Join crime historian Adam Wood for this illustrated talk at the Redesdale Hall, Moreton in Marsh - just ten miles from the murder scene - as he reveals the true story of the Meon Hill Witchcraft Murder.

    Doors open 6.30pm
    Talk starts 7.00pm
    Interval 8.00pm
    Talk resumes 8.20pm
    End 8.45pm

Bar available. The talk will be held in the upstairs hall - a stairlift is available, please advise in advance if required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moreton-in-marsh/talk-the-meon-hill-witchcraft-murder/200029384814841
- **Event Categories**: workshops, valentines-day, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 95

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Moreton-in-marsh
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Redesdale Hall
- **lat**: 51.990127780818
- **long**: -1.7033634062803
- **full address**: The Redesdale Hall, Town Hall, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0, United Kingdom, Moreton-in-marsh

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Talk: The Meon Hill Witchcraft Murder being held?
  - **A:** Talk: The Meon Hill Witchcraft Murder takes place on Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Redesdale Hall, Town Hall, Moreton in Marsh, GL56 0, United Kingdom, Moreton-in-marsh.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Talk: The Meon Hill Witchcraft Murder?
  - **A:** Talk: The Meon Hill Witchcraft Murder is organized by Adam's Crime Through Time.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Talk: The Meon Hill Witchcraft Murder is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Moreton-in-marsh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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