6 unnamed witches
Case Reference: C/LA/2836
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/LA/2836 |
|---|---|
| Case Start Date | |
| Case Date | 1624 |
| Common Name | 6 unnamed witches |
|---|---|
| Commission | Diverse both men and women |
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RPC | v14 p. 590 | request for commission |
Case Notes
Duns and Chirnside in the Merse. They requested a commission for the trial of 'diverse both men and weomen' who are suspected of witchcraft. They had already petitioned for a commission once and were denied. 6 unnamed witches can be estimated - three from each presbetery.