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Mary Butters, the Carnmoney Witch

Carnmoney, County Antrim

A witch-finder whose cure killed three people.

In 1807 a family at Carnmoney believed their cow had been bewitched. They called in Mary Butters, who claimed to break spells.

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When
1807
Where
54.6900, -5.9500
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

Carnmoney is on the edge of Newtownabbey, north of Belfast.

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