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Janet Horne

Dornoch, Sutherland

The last person executed for witchcraft in Britain.

In 1727 Janet Horne, an elderly woman, and her daughter were accused of witchcraft in Dornoch. The daughter had a deformed hand and foot, and people claimed Janet had turned her into a pony and had her shod by the Devil.

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When
1727
Where
57.8800, -4.0300
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

The Witch's Stone stands in a private garden in Littletown, Dornoch. Please view it from the road.

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