Marioun Twedy

Marioun Twedy or Marion Tweedy was accused of witchcraft in Peebles in the Scottish Borders in 1649. She was accused of causing the death of a woman and her child and of using charms to cure animals. She refused to confess to these accusations. However, the witchpricker condemned her for finding 'the devil's mark' on her.

Marioun Twedy
Died
Peebles
Cause of deathUnknown but likely to have been executed by strangling and burning.
Years active1640s
Known forAccused of witchcraft
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