Plans for memorial to 4000 accused and persecuted for witchcraft

4000 women and men were accused of the crime during the 16th and 18th centuries.

The first national memorial to those accused and persecuted for witchcraft has taken a step forward.

4000 women and men were accused of the crime during the 16th and 18th centuries. It follows a campaign by the charity, Remembering the Accused Witches of Scotland. Plans for the memorial will be put before Fife Council. Felicity Clifford reports.

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