(Q112796385)

English

witchcraft investigation of Bessie Thompson

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Bessie Thompson

Statements

Part of the North Berwick witch hunt. It involved many people and many accusations about witches meetings, specifically two separate attempts to sink the royal ships. The first to sink Queen Anne on her way home, second to trouble King James after he went to get her in Denmark.Meeting described as having 9 people. Questioned about the meeting at Newhaven with a wax image. Confessed that she was present at the corpse raising in North Berwick. (English)

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