Murder most foul

On July 16th 1823, William Wood was set upon and murdered by three men as he returned home to Eyam after selling cloth in Manchester. He was carrying £70, which was a significant sum of money. Two of his assailants were quickly captured; one was hanged and the other died of injuries after attempting suicide. The third was never found.

The incident is commemorated by this stone beside the Buxton Old Road between Disley and Whaley Bridge.