(Q120790425)

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1705 witchcraft investigation of 3 unnamed witches C/JO/2899

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

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witchcraft investigation

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3

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https://witches.hca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm/case/C/JO/2899

27 February 1705^Gregorian

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https://witches.hca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm/case/C/JO/2899

Several people in the parish of Caerlaverock suspected of witchcraft. Only one person named in presbytery records - Bessie Heslope, C/JO/2898. Presbytery told about number of suspected witches in Caerlaverock. Committee investigated, 27/3/1705, but unsure whether witchcraft proven. Details sent to Queen's Advocate who replied that there were no grounds for criminal process. Presbytery drop the matter on 26/7/1705. (English)

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Survey of Scottish Witchcraft database

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