Gilly Duncan's Confession (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Gilly Duncan's occupation
Gilly Duncan's occupation
Maidservant for David Seaton
Event sparked by Duncan's confession
Event sparked by Duncan's confession
North Berwick witch-hunt (1590-91)
David Seaton's position
David Seaton's position
Deputy-bailiff in North Berwick area
Why Duncan attracted suspicion
Why Duncan attracted suspicion
Unnatural healing abilities & miraculous recoveries
Pilliwinks torture device
Pilliwinks torture device
Thumb-screws gradually tightened causing extreme pain
Cords around head torture method
Cords around head torture method
Cords wrapped & jerked violently to 'rattle the brain'
Location of Duncan's witch's mark
Location of Duncan's witch's mark
Front part of her throat (fore crag)
Agnes Sampson's description
Agnes Sampson's description
Eldest witch of them all, dwelling in Haddington
Doctor Fian's real occupation
Doctor Fian's real occupation
Schoolmaster at Saltpans in Lothian
Primary source for Duncan's confession
Primary source for Duncan's confession
'Newes from Scotland' (1591)