Trial T/LA/1740
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1740 |
|---|---|
| Case | Hucheon,Agnes |
| Accused | Agnes Hucheon |
| Trial Date | 1/7/1595 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/494 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Ayr |
| County | Ayr |
Outcome
| Verdict | Half Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Public Humiliation |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Trial Notes
She was found guilty of being 'ane sempill abuser of the pepill as thoct she war ane witche'. She was to be brought out of the tolbooth on a market day, put on a cart naked from the 'navill' up, to confess her crimes. Then she was to be progressed around the city making her confession. Then she was to be put in the branks for two market days. Then she was free, but if she continued in abusing the people she would be executed as a witch.