A Witch's Confession, Confession of Agnes Samson

Item

Title
A Witch's Confession, Confession of Agnes Samson
Description
The transcript of Agnes Samson witch trial in 1590, accused of involvement with witchcraft. Transcript includes her confession to any crime she was convicted of
Source
A Witch’s Confession, January 29, 1590. National Archives. Accessed April 9, 2026 https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/early-modern-witch-trials/a-witchs-confession/
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Publisher
MacEwan University Library
Date
1590-01-29
Rights
The National Archives Terms & Conditions
Open Government Licence v3.0
Format
JPEG; 800 x 718 pixels
Language
eng
Identifier
SP 52/47 f. 14i
Type
Still image
Subject
Crimes against; Religious beliefs; Witchcraft
Item sets
"This Sceptered Isle": Life in Early Modern England
Site pages
Religion & Superstition
Media
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