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The Crook of Devon Witches

Crook of Devon, Kinross-shire

A tiny village where a coven was said to meet.

During the great Scottish witch panic of 1661–62, thirteen people from the small village of Crook of Devon were tried as a coven. They confessed to meeting the devil and dancing with him.

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When
1662
Where
56.1950, -3.5900
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

A peaceful village on the River Devon, west of Kinross.

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