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Deliberately Concealed Garments Project The Textile Conservation Centre at the University of Southampton explores the folk tradition of concealing objects in the fabric of buildings. Includes a database of garment finds. Ritual Protection Marks Results of a survey of Norfolk buildings (UK). BBC: Artefact Recalls Witches' Shadow A "witch bottle" dated to c.1830 is discovered buried in foundations in the Lincolnshire village of Navenby. This is Bath: Mysterious Amber Liquid is Pure Nectar for Historians David Lewin reports on the discovery of a phial of amber liquid in a wall in Bath. Current Archaeology: How to Kill a Witch An illustrated article on witch bottles and their use, in particular one found buried in a ruined house at Reigate, just south of London. Apotropaios Brian Hoggard describes and explains the history of house protection magic in Britain. Photographs of artefacts are presented and explanations for their use discussed. |
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