RecordJougs or witch's collarFrom Old Church of Clova, Angus
Jougs or witch's collarJougs, also known as witch's collars, were used to hold offenders by the neck and expose them in a public place for censure and ridicule. This example, with padlock, is from the old church of Clova in Angus. The collar has a ring for attaching a chain. The chain would usually be fastened to the kirk wall or gate, or to a post or tree. Witch's collars were common in Scotland from the 16th to the 18th century. They were used to punish people who had been tried before the local Kirk Session. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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