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Memorial plaque about Køge Huskors
At the beginning of the 17th century, a series of mysterious and unexplained disturbances occurred in the home of a local mayor, located at the corner of the Market Square and Nørregade.
These events became known as 'Køge Huskors' (literally 'House Cross'), referring to the trouble and torment that plagued the household.
The incidents were attributed to witchcraft, sparking widespread fear, and several local women were accused of causing the hauntings.
As a result, at least 15 innocent women were burned at the stake during the trial. The case attracted so much attention that the Catholic Church commissioned a report on the phenomenon.
A memorial plaque was put up in 1911 and reads: "Here, the Kjøge Huskors reigned 1608-15".