MEG SHELTON : The Last of the Lancashire Witches | Preston

Chris

31 October 2021

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In 1705, Margery Hilton was buried within the grounds of St. Annes Churchyard and a huge boulder was placed over her final resting place.

Why?

Simply because the locals of Woodplumpton had labelled her as a witch!

This is the short story of Meg Shelton (or the Fylde Witch) as she was known; the last of the Lancashire witches.

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