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Lancaster Castle

Lancaster

Where the Pendle witches were tried, and a prison until 2011.

In 1612 the Pendle witches were tried at Lancaster Castle and hanged on the moor above the town. The castle was a working prison until 2011 and a court for centuries.

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When
From 1612
Where
54.0500, -2.8050
Group
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