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The Pendle Witches

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Sep 27, 202528:38Society & Culture

(Host: Kristin) In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom were sent to the gallows. Find out about the most famous witchc...

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The Pendle Witches is an episode from Footnoting History by Footnoting History. (Host: Kristin) In 1612, nine-year-old Jennet Devize accused her mother in court of witchcraft. Her testimony led to the conviction of 11 people, 10 of whom wer...

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Published Sep 27, 2025, 28:38 long, audio available.

The Pendle Witches

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