Witch Map Project
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Student-led project mapping global witchcraft memorials at Cardiff University. @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
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The memorial is a semi-circular wall, with the 19 victims’ names inscribed in the stones. An oak tree is in the centre. It was designed by Martha Lyon, and dedicated on July 19th 2017, the anniversary of the executions of Sarah Good, Elizabeth Howe, Susannah Martin, Rebecca Nurse, and Sarah Wildes.
August 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The memorial is a semi-circular wall, with the 19 victims’ names inscribed in the stones. An oak tree is in the centre. It was designed by Martha Lyon, and dedicated on July 19th 2017, the anniversary of the executions of Sarah Good, Elizabeth Howe, Susannah Martin, Rebecca Nurse, and Sarah Wildes.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Proctor’s Ledge Memorial in Salem, USA.
Proctor’s Ledge was first identified as a possible site for the 1692 Salem executions in 1921 by Sidney Perley, but this wasn’t confirmed until January 2016 through the work of a team of researchers.
Proctor’s Ledge was first identified as a possible site for the 1692 Salem executions in 1921 by Sidney Perley, but this wasn’t confirmed until January 2016 through the work of a team of researchers.
August 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Proctor’s Ledge Memorial in Salem, USA.
Proctor’s Ledge was first identified as a possible site for the 1692 Salem executions in 1921 by Sidney Perley, but this wasn’t confirmed until January 2016 through the work of a team of researchers.
Proctor’s Ledge was first identified as a possible site for the 1692 Salem executions in 1921 by Sidney Perley, but this wasn’t confirmed until January 2016 through the work of a team of researchers.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Katharina Henot Memorial in Cologne, Germany.
Outside Cologne’s town hall stands a statue of Katharina Henot, Germany’s first female postmaster, executed as a witch in 1627. Wealthy and influential, she never confessed under torture but was still put to death.
Outside Cologne’s town hall stands a statue of Katharina Henot, Germany’s first female postmaster, executed as a witch in 1627. Wealthy and influential, she never confessed under torture but was still put to death.
July 31, 2025 at 9:44 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Katharina Henot Memorial in Cologne, Germany.
Outside Cologne’s town hall stands a statue of Katharina Henot, Germany’s first female postmaster, executed as a witch in 1627. Wealthy and influential, she never confessed under torture but was still put to death.
Outside Cologne’s town hall stands a statue of Katharina Henot, Germany’s first female postmaster, executed as a witch in 1627. Wealthy and influential, she never confessed under torture but was still put to death.
The writing on the sculpture reads “Sculpture in honour of Thomassa Roig. In homage of the victims of gender-based violence in the past, present, and future." The square and sculpture opened in November 2021 as part of World Day of Violence Against Women.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The writing on the sculpture reads “Sculpture in honour of Thomassa Roig. In homage of the victims of gender-based violence in the past, present, and future." The square and sculpture opened in November 2021 as part of World Day of Violence Against Women.
#earlymodern #witchtrials #medievalsky
#earlymodern #witchtrials #medievalsky
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Thomassa Roig Square in Corbins, Catalonia (Spain).
Thomassa Roig was a resident of Corbins who was executed for witchcraft in 1627. The square includes a sculpture which is dedicated to her and all women subject to violence, which was created by Elisenda Franquet.
Thomassa Roig was a resident of Corbins who was executed for witchcraft in 1627. The square includes a sculpture which is dedicated to her and all women subject to violence, which was created by Elisenda Franquet.
July 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Thomassa Roig Square in Corbins, Catalonia (Spain).
Thomassa Roig was a resident of Corbins who was executed for witchcraft in 1627. The square includes a sculpture which is dedicated to her and all women subject to violence, which was created by Elisenda Franquet.
Thomassa Roig was a resident of Corbins who was executed for witchcraft in 1627. The square includes a sculpture which is dedicated to her and all women subject to violence, which was created by Elisenda Franquet.
On November 11, 1669, Grissel was found guilty. She was strangled and then burned at the stake. If you follow Peter Street to Seagate, you’ll come to a black “X” laid in cobblestones. That marks the exact place of her execution.
July 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
On November 11, 1669, Grissel was found guilty. She was strangled and then burned at the stake. If you follow Peter Street to Seagate, you’ll come to a black “X” laid in cobblestones. That marks the exact place of her execution.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Grissel Jaffray Memorial in Dundee, Scotland.
At the entrance to Peter Street, tiled cones of water and fire frame a plaque for Grissel Jaffray. A 17th-century spaewife, she was accused of witchcraft; only her accusers’ names and execution method are still recorded.
At the entrance to Peter Street, tiled cones of water and fire frame a plaque for Grissel Jaffray. A 17th-century spaewife, she was accused of witchcraft; only her accusers’ names and execution method are still recorded.
July 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Grissel Jaffray Memorial in Dundee, Scotland.
At the entrance to Peter Street, tiled cones of water and fire frame a plaque for Grissel Jaffray. A 17th-century spaewife, she was accused of witchcraft; only her accusers’ names and execution method are still recorded.
At the entrance to Peter Street, tiled cones of water and fire frame a plaque for Grissel Jaffray. A 17th-century spaewife, she was accused of witchcraft; only her accusers’ names and execution method are still recorded.
She is depicted with a raccoon and carrying a basket of rosemary, which represents her love for animals and nursing ability. The statue was created by Robert G. Cunningham in 2007, located by Sentara Bayside Hospital, near where she was imprisoned. There is also a plaque describing her trial.
July 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
She is depicted with a raccoon and carrying a basket of rosemary, which represents her love for animals and nursing ability. The statue was created by Robert G. Cunningham in 2007, located by Sentara Bayside Hospital, near where she was imprisoned. There is also a plaque describing her trial.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Grace Sherwood Statue in Virginia, USA.
Grace Sherwood was a midwife and the last person to be convicted of witchcraft in Virginia in 1706, although she was never executed. Instead she was imprisoned and lived until age 80.
Grace Sherwood was a midwife and the last person to be convicted of witchcraft in Virginia in 1706, although she was never executed. Instead she was imprisoned and lived until age 80.
July 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Grace Sherwood Statue in Virginia, USA.
Grace Sherwood was a midwife and the last person to be convicted of witchcraft in Virginia in 1706, although she was never executed. Instead she was imprisoned and lived until age 80.
Grace Sherwood was a midwife and the last person to be convicted of witchcraft in Virginia in 1706, although she was never executed. Instead she was imprisoned and lived until age 80.
The museum, which opened in 2000, is run by Strandagaldur, a non-profit organisation. It aims to share the history and culture of Strandir, a remote coastal region in Iceland where the museum is located.
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July 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The museum, which opened in 2000, is run by Strandagaldur, a non-profit organisation. It aims to share the history and culture of Strandir, a remote coastal region in Iceland where the museum is located.
#earlymodern #witchtrials #medievalsky #witchcraft
#earlymodern #witchtrials #medievalsky #witchcraft
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft in Hólmavík, Iceland.
This museum combines the history of witchcraft practices in Iceland with the history of the witch hunts. In Iceland, over 200 were accused and 21 were executed for witchcraft in the 17th century.
This museum combines the history of witchcraft practices in Iceland with the history of the witch hunts. In Iceland, over 200 were accused and 21 were executed for witchcraft in the 17th century.
July 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft in Hólmavík, Iceland.
This museum combines the history of witchcraft practices in Iceland with the history of the witch hunts. In Iceland, over 200 were accused and 21 were executed for witchcraft in the 17th century.
This museum combines the history of witchcraft practices in Iceland with the history of the witch hunts. In Iceland, over 200 were accused and 21 were executed for witchcraft in the 17th century.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Courthouse Memorial of Anna Göldi in Glarus, Switzerland.
In 1782, Swiss servant Anna Göldi was the last woman to be executed for witchcraft in Europe after being accused of cursing and curing a sick child who coughed up pins.
In 1782, Swiss servant Anna Göldi was the last woman to be executed for witchcraft in Europe after being accused of cursing and curing a sick child who coughed up pins.
July 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Courthouse Memorial of Anna Göldi in Glarus, Switzerland.
In 1782, Swiss servant Anna Göldi was the last woman to be executed for witchcraft in Europe after being accused of cursing and curing a sick child who coughed up pins.
In 1782, Swiss servant Anna Göldi was the last woman to be executed for witchcraft in Europe after being accused of cursing and curing a sick child who coughed up pins.
Led by the Orkney Heritage Society, the project was supported by Orkney Islands Council, Orkney Builders, Orkney Library and Archive, and St Magnus Cathedral.
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July 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Led by the Orkney Heritage Society, the project was supported by Orkney Islands Council, Orkney Builders, Orkney Library and Archive, and St Magnus Cathedral.
#earlymodern #medievalsky #witchtrials
#earlymodern #medievalsky #witchtrials
The words ‘They wur cheust folk' (‘They were just folk’ in Orcadian dialect) are inscribed along with a design of a sundial on a flat stone. A sundial was chosen for positive symbolism and to represent how time heals. The memorial was unveiled on 9th March 2019.
July 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The words ‘They wur cheust folk' (‘They were just folk’ in Orcadian dialect) are inscribed along with a design of a sundial on a flat stone. A sundial was chosen for positive symbolism and to represent how time heals. The memorial was unveiled on 9th March 2019.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Orkney Witchcraft Memorial in Scotland.
This memorial is located at Gallows Ha, where the victims of the witch hunts in Orkney were executed from 1594-1708. The exact number of victims is unknown due to missing records, although it is estimated to be around 70.
This memorial is located at Gallows Ha, where the victims of the witch hunts in Orkney were executed from 1594-1708. The exact number of victims is unknown due to missing records, although it is estimated to be around 70.
July 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Orkney Witchcraft Memorial in Scotland.
This memorial is located at Gallows Ha, where the victims of the witch hunts in Orkney were executed from 1594-1708. The exact number of victims is unknown due to missing records, although it is estimated to be around 70.
This memorial is located at Gallows Ha, where the victims of the witch hunts in Orkney were executed from 1594-1708. The exact number of victims is unknown due to missing records, although it is estimated to be around 70.
It is an important site for descendants of the victims, giving them a way to connect with their family history. Furthermore, it is popular with tourists and modern witches.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
It is an important site for descendants of the victims, giving them a way to connect with their family history. Furthermore, it is popular with tourists and modern witches.
#salemwitchtrials #earlymodern #witchtrials #medievalsky #history
#salemwitchtrials #earlymodern #witchtrials #medievalsky #history
It includes 20 stone benches, each recording a victim’s name, execution date, and method of execution. On the threshold, quotes from court transcripts are inscribed, cut off mid sentence to represent how their innocence was ignored. There are also locust trees and a patch of grass in the centre.
July 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
It includes 20 stone benches, each recording a victim’s name, execution date, and method of execution. On the threshold, quotes from court transcripts are inscribed, cut off mid sentence to represent how their innocence was ignored. There are also locust trees and a patch of grass in the centre.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Salem Witch Trials Memorial in Salem, USA.
This is dedicated to the 20 victims of the Salem Witch Trials. It was opened in 1992 by the Salem Witch Trials Tercentenary Committee after a public competition, with the winning design by Maggie Smith and James Cutler.
This is dedicated to the 20 victims of the Salem Witch Trials. It was opened in 1992 by the Salem Witch Trials Tercentenary Committee after a public competition, with the winning design by Maggie Smith and James Cutler.
July 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Salem Witch Trials Memorial in Salem, USA.
This is dedicated to the 20 victims of the Salem Witch Trials. It was opened in 1992 by the Salem Witch Trials Tercentenary Committee after a public competition, with the winning design by Maggie Smith and James Cutler.
This is dedicated to the 20 victims of the Salem Witch Trials. It was opened in 1992 by the Salem Witch Trials Tercentenary Committee after a public competition, with the winning design by Maggie Smith and James Cutler.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Kryštof Alois Lautner Memorial in Mohelnice, Czechia.
Lautner was Dean of Šumperk and opposed the Boblig witch trials (1678–1696), which had around 112 victims. Boblig then accused Lautner of witchcraft, and he was executed in 1685 after several rounds of torture.
Lautner was Dean of Šumperk and opposed the Boblig witch trials (1678–1696), which had around 112 victims. Boblig then accused Lautner of witchcraft, and he was executed in 1685 after several rounds of torture.
July 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Kryštof Alois Lautner Memorial in Mohelnice, Czechia.
Lautner was Dean of Šumperk and opposed the Boblig witch trials (1678–1696), which had around 112 victims. Boblig then accused Lautner of witchcraft, and he was executed in 1685 after several rounds of torture.
Lautner was Dean of Šumperk and opposed the Boblig witch trials (1678–1696), which had around 112 victims. Boblig then accused Lautner of witchcraft, and he was executed in 1685 after several rounds of torture.
In 1941, local historian Father Francesco Ferraironi commissioned a plaque to be added to the Cabotina. It reads 'NEL SEC XVI CREDEVASI LUOGO DELLE STREGHE', which translates to ‘In the 16th century it was believed to be a place of witches.’ Now, the Cabotina is a popular site for tourism.
July 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
In 1941, local historian Father Francesco Ferraironi commissioned a plaque to be added to the Cabotina. It reads 'NEL SEC XVI CREDEVASI LUOGO DELLE STREGHE', which translates to ‘In the 16th century it was believed to be a place of witches.’ Now, the Cabotina is a popular site for tourism.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Cabotina in Triora, Italy.
During the Triora witch trials 1587-1589, some believed that witches lived in these farmhouses. Actually, these were solitary women who used plants for medicinal purposes. Over 30 were accused in these trials, with at least 4 executed.
During the Triora witch trials 1587-1589, some believed that witches lived in these farmhouses. Actually, these were solitary women who used plants for medicinal purposes. Over 30 were accused in these trials, with at least 4 executed.
July 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Cabotina in Triora, Italy.
During the Triora witch trials 1587-1589, some believed that witches lived in these farmhouses. Actually, these were solitary women who used plants for medicinal purposes. Over 30 were accused in these trials, with at least 4 executed.
During the Triora witch trials 1587-1589, some believed that witches lived in these farmhouses. Actually, these were solitary women who used plants for medicinal purposes. Over 30 were accused in these trials, with at least 4 executed.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Memorial to the Victims of the Witch Hunts in Oulu, Finland.
‘Noitavainojen uhrien muistomerkki’ - a Memorial to the Victims of the Witch Hunts, established in 2010 by the University of Oulu’s Humanist Guild to commemorate their 45th anniversary.
‘Noitavainojen uhrien muistomerkki’ - a Memorial to the Victims of the Witch Hunts, established in 2010 by the University of Oulu’s Humanist Guild to commemorate their 45th anniversary.
July 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): Memorial to the Victims of the Witch Hunts in Oulu, Finland.
‘Noitavainojen uhrien muistomerkki’ - a Memorial to the Victims of the Witch Hunts, established in 2010 by the University of Oulu’s Humanist Guild to commemorate their 45th anniversary.
‘Noitavainojen uhrien muistomerkki’ - a Memorial to the Victims of the Witch Hunts, established in 2010 by the University of Oulu’s Humanist Guild to commemorate their 45th anniversary.
The idea was by local councillor James Starkie, the design and creation by local artist and engineer David Palmer, and the unveiling by resident Bobby Elliott, a member of The Hollies.
Sources:
www.roughlee.org.uk/roughlee-com...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
www.atlasobscura.com/places/alice...
Sources:
www.roughlee.org.uk/roughlee-com...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
www.atlasobscura.com/places/alice...
July 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The idea was by local councillor James Starkie, the design and creation by local artist and engineer David Palmer, and the unveiling by resident Bobby Elliott, a member of The Hollies.
Sources:
www.roughlee.org.uk/roughlee-com...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
www.atlasobscura.com/places/alice...
Sources:
www.roughlee.org.uk/roughlee-com...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-engl...
www.atlasobscura.com/places/alice...
Rather than as a stereotypical witch, Alice is depicted as a typical woman from the early 17th century wearing shackles: the residents of Roughlee, where Alice was born, wished to have her humanity emphasised. In fact, Roughlee’s community was involved in every aspect of the statue’s production.
July 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Rather than as a stereotypical witch, Alice is depicted as a typical woman from the early 17th century wearing shackles: the residents of Roughlee, where Alice was born, wished to have her humanity emphasised. In fact, Roughlee’s community was involved in every aspect of the statue’s production.
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Alice Nutter statue in Roughlee, England.
Built in 2012 to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials, this statue depicts Alice Nutter, one of the 10 victims. She was hanged in August 1612 in Lancaster.
Built in 2012 to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials, this statue depicts Alice Nutter, one of the 10 victims. She was hanged in August 1612 in Lancaster.
July 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
☀️Memorial of the Day (MOTD): The Alice Nutter statue in Roughlee, England.
Built in 2012 to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials, this statue depicts Alice Nutter, one of the 10 victims. She was hanged in August 1612 in Lancaster.
Built in 2012 to commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the Pendle Witch Trials, this statue depicts Alice Nutter, one of the 10 victims. She was hanged in August 1612 in Lancaster.