The story of the Pendle Witches is one of the most
infamous in the history of Lancashire. It dates from 1612, when the trial
of the witches took place at Lancaster Castle and resulted in the hanging
of nine people from the Pendle area for the crime of witchcraft.
This website tells of the trial and the story behind it. Please
read on to discover for yourself whether the Pendle Witches were guilty
or merely victims of circumstance who paid the ultimate price.
The story of the Pendle Witches is divided into four chapters : an Introduction, The Crimes, The Trial and a Conclusion. Also included are maps of the area, some tourism and hotel information, a links page to other sites on the same subject, books for sale and a text only printable page of the story.
Use the white links on the left to navigate around the Pendle Witches site.
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Last updated November 4, 2004. Best viewed at 800x600 resolution.
© 2004 Advantage Web Services. All rights reserved. The story told herein represents my understanding of the events surrounding the trial of the Pendle Witches. Some versions vary slightly in detail and no responsibility is taken for any inaccuracies.
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