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Newchurch-in-Pendle

Pendle, Lancashire

Heart of the Pendle witch country, with Alice Nutter's statue and the 'Eye of God'.

In 1612 twelve people from around Pendle Hill were accused of witchcraft, and ten were hanged after trials at Lancaster. Much of the evidence came from a nine-year-old girl, Jennet Device, who testified against her own family.

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When
1612
Where
53.8570, -2.2700
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

Follow the Pendle Witch Trail, a signposted route from Pendle Heritage Centre to Lancaster Castle.

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