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Slieau Whallian

Near St John's, Isle of Man

The Manx hill where witches were rolled down in spiked barrels.

Manx tradition says that women accused of witchcraft were put in barrels lined with spikes and rolled down the steep side of Slieau Whallian. If they survived, they were judged to be witches.

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When
Tradition
Where
54.2000, -4.6600
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

Forest paths climb the hill from St John's.

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