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The Samlesbury Witches

Samlesbury, Lancashire

Three women saved when a judge saw through a coached girl.

At the same 1612 Lancaster assizes as the Pendle witches, three women from Samlesbury were accused by 14-year-old Grace Sowerbutts of witchcraft and cannibalism. The judge questioned Grace and decided she had been coached, probably by a Catholic priest.

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When
1612
Where
53.7650, -2.5900
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

Samlesbury Hall, a fine timber-framed house, is open to visitors.

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