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The Forfar Witches' Bridle

Forfar, Angus

An iron gag used on accused witches before they were burned.

Forfar saw one of Scotland's worst witch hunts in the early 1660s. Several women were burned.

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When
1661–1662
Where
56.6400, -2.8900
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

The Meffan Museum in Forfar displays the bridle.

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