Pendle witches

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title: Pendle witches
text: The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history, and some of the best recorded of the 17th century. The twelve accused lived in the area surrounding Pendle Hill in Lancashire, and were charged with the murders of ten people by the use of witchcraft. All but two were tried at Lancaster Assizes on 18–19 August 1612, along with the Samlesbury witches and others, in a series of trials that have become known as the Lancashire witch trials. One was tr
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description: English witch hunt and trial in 1612
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendle_witches
date created: 2004-09-01T16:54:45Z
date modified: 2024-09-10T06:54:47Z
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