2-861-190 - Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

A medieval cunning woman, also known as a wise woman, 2004. A reconstruction illustration of a medieval cunning woman, also known as a wise woman. Cunning folk have been recorded in Britain since the late medieval period and were people who claimed to have magical abilities. They often provided services to the public for a fee. This cunning woman, or wise woman, appears to also be a midwife. The illustration was made for the educational department to use on medieval locations.