jacksprat, many tales and myths have been passed down, for good reason, and as those lands over the wrong side of the pennines are often wet and stormy,
I would be very carefull about standing in the vicinity of any specific spot you may find.
Without mentioning rash inducing subjects, dont shelter under a tree, dont shelter under a dolmen, or stand close to any such spot, it may if lightning is about become a hot spot, churches are well served with earthing devices, and it is not just because they stick up a bit, same with trees, it is the spot.
Kevin