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An accused witch stands defiant on stormy North Denes beach as lightning splits the sky
Witchcraft & Folklore
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Tudor & Stuart

The North Denes Witch Trial

North Denes

Great Yarmouth's North Denes was the site of one of the most notorious witch trials in East Anglia, orchestrated by the self-appointed Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins.

In 1645, Matthew Hopkins descended upon East Anglia with terrible purpose...

References & Further Reading

Malcolm Gaskill, Witchfinders (2005); Great Yarmouth Borough Archives
Map showing The North Denes Witch Trial

North Denes

Visitor Information

Access

Public beach area

Opening Hours

Open at all times

Fees

Free

Warning

Coastal area — check tide times

Categories

Witchcraft & Folklore
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