Robert Goodgroom

Mole catcher and accused witch

Robert Goodgroom was a mole catcher who lived in medieval England. He is best known for his testimony in 1440, in which he accused a group of men of witchcraft, poisoning, and treason against King Henry VI. Goodgroom's testimony is significant because it provides a rare glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in medieval England. He was a member of the local community and had a reputation as a skilled mole catcher....