In the 17th century, Lanarkshire was swept up in Scotland’s deadly witch hunts. Women from Lanark, Hamilton and surrounding villages were accused of consorting with the Devil, blighting crops, and cursing neighbours.
Many were imprisoned, tortured, and executed based on little more than suspicion or local grudges. Records show Lanarkshire courts were active participants in this grim chapter, reflecting how fear and superstition ruled everyday life. The owner of Crossbasket at the time was involved as one of the judges!
Few physical traces remain, but these stories linger.
🔥 How many innocent lives were lost to fear?
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