When did witch huntin begin in England?

Witch hunting in England began to gain momentum in the late 16th century, particularly during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and continued into the 17th century. The infamous witch hunts were fueled by a combination of social, political, and religious factors, including the Protestant Reformation and fears of social unrest. The most notable period of witch trials occurred between the 1640s and 1660s, during the English Civil War, leading to the execution of many accused witches. The witch hunt fervor gradually declined by the end of the 17th century, with the last execution for witchcraft in England occurring in 1684.