Trial T/LA/1003
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1003 |
|---|---|
| Case | Layland,Marion |
| Accused | Marion Layland |
| Trial Date | 29/5/1633 |
Location
| County | Orkney |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Kirkwall |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 12 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 30/5/1638
Place: Gallow Hill
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 30/5/1638
Place: Gallow Hill
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She was investigated by the Session of Sanday on 17/3/1633, 31/3/1633,and 7,14,19,21 April 1633.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ✓ | — | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Miller | Accomplice | T/LA/1396 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry (Harry) Aitken | Mr | Judge | — |
| Jerome Chalmer | Chancellor | — | |
| Edward Sinclair | of Essinquoy | Judge | — |
Trial Notes
The indictment and trial information were in the register of Privy Council. The trial was prosecuted by the procurator fiscal.