Back in the 12th century, when the country was ruled by Edward 1st, 2nd & 3rd, local governance was under the control of unruly Norman barons, who took disputes to abnormal lengths. Two local barons, the De Laceys of Elland and the Beaumonts of a now non-existent North Crosland, came to serious blows over the collection of taxes due to the monarchy to enable French wars to be prosecuted.
Such was the bad feeling between the two families that heads were chopped off and displayed on spikes, thus encouraging other families to pay the taxes which were due. Eventually both families were wiped out in this long dispute, though a cross which can now be seen at Lindley Moor Road marks the events, and signalled the end of the feud.
Such bloody events only serve to emphasise that, if at all possible, one should not get involved in feuds, as they can turn out very badly for one or both sides!