Lady Mabel - The Ghost of Haigh Hall ...based on the Lancashire Legend of Mabs Cross, Wigan. Dating back to the 13th century Lady Mabel and her descendants have fascinated thousands of researchers for over 700 years. Through these four stories you can follow Mabel on her journey throughout the centuries. After more than 7 years absence Sir William returns to Haigh Hall to find Mabel had married a Welsh Knight. In a state of fury Sir William chased the knight to Newton Le Willows and killed him. For her act of bigamy Mabel was forced to walk barefoot from the Hall to a stone cross on the...