Looking down on St Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower

One the more prominent tombs in the cathedral is that of Bishop Ledrede. He is infamous for his part in the trial of Dame Alice Kytler. She was a wealthy and well-educated woman in Kilkenny society. She married four times, with each husband dying somewhat mysteriously, leaving her even more wealthy. An accusation of witchcraft was made against her, along with her maid Petronilla, and her son William Outlaw. Dame Alice managed to escape to England but Petronilla was burned at the stake

Kilkenny, Ireland