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Statue "Tanneke Sconynckx"

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Statue "Tanneke Sconynckx"

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  • Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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    April 30, 2023

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    A jack-of-all-trades, that is undoubtedly Olivier the Devil. This statue is also by Jef Claerhout, just like that of Bailiff Spierinck and Tanneken Sconyncx: a devil, a witch and a …
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    April 30, 2023

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    Imagine this happening to you: being accused of witchcraft and not being able to prove your innocence due to the spirit of the times... this happened to Tanneke Sconyncx. The …
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    October 6, 2024

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    The story of Tanneke Sconynckx was recently beautifully described by Frederic Vermeulen, one of the distant descendants of the woman tortured to death for witchcraft. His book "The Witch of Gottem" provides a special insight into a piece of gruesome history.
    The Radio 1 program "Voorproevers" devoted a broadcast to the book, which can be listened to here (or via Spotify): vrt.be/vrtmax/podcasts/radio-1/v/voorproevers/3/wat-als-je-afstamt-van-een--heks---het-verhaal-van-tanneke-scony
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    Hall Tower – Statue "Tanneke Sconynckx" loop from Tielt

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    80m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 100 m

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    Wednesday 30 September

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    Location: West Flanders, Flanders, Belgium

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