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The page has been created to promote and disseminate research into medieval & historic graffiti; the archaeological identification of apotropaic symbols and the phenomenon of intentionally concealed objects within buildings intended to ward against misfortune. Contributions are welcomed!

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Author: Wayne Perkins

I am an archaeologist with over twenty years of experience. After a decade or so working as a volunteer on excavations in the 1990’s, I undertook my degree in Archaeology at the University of Birmingham. In the last year of my degree I helped to supervise the university’s annual excavations. Directly after my exams I began my career in Commercial Archaeology as a Field Archaeologist with Oxford Archaeology and remained there for four years. Anticipating a career in archaeology in France I volunteered on excavations at Rom and at Prisse-la-Charriere, Niort (for Poitiers & Rennes University respectively). In due course I worked for the States’ premier scientific organization, I.N.R.A.P. (Institut Nationale des Récherches Archéologiques Préventives) as well as for a number of private companies. I returned to the UK in 2013 and resumed my role as a Supervisor, undertaking projects around Oxfordshire with John Moore Heritage Services before moving to London in 2014. I now undertake Historic Building Surveys and supervise urban excavations in the City of London as well as overseeing rural excavations in surrounding Sussex, Surrey & Kent. Wayne Perkins BA Hons (Archaeology) ACIfA (Associate Member, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists)

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words Pt.1. Birthing Girdle (15th century).

‘Encounter the women of medieval Europe through their own words, visions and experiences, in an exhibition like no other.  Discover … More

bible, christianity, christmas, history, jesus

Baddesley Clinton Hall: The Deployment of Apotropaics in an Elite Residence

South elevation, view to the north-east. Photo © Wayne Perkins 2024. Baddesley Clinton Hall is a medieval moated site (List … More

archaeology, architecture, england, history, medieval

Cats In the Walls

One had a lucky escape from the walls of Waltham Abbey..the other one, not so much! I am of course, … More

archaeology, church, england, europe, history, medieval, museum, travel

Shoot That Poison Arrow: Apotropaics to Counter the Plague

Main image: Fresco in the former Abbey of Saint-André-de-Lavaudieu, France. Anon.Public domain Wikicommons What might have been a suitable apotropaic … More

#archaeology, #arrows, #Medieval, #plague, St Sebastian

Night at the Museum & Abbey Gatehouse: the Concealed Revealed

On Saturday 3rd August 2024 I will be presenting an illustrated talk on the ‘The Mysterious Graffiti found in the … More

apotropaic, archaeology, church, concealed objects, history, Marian Marks, medieval, old shoes, Witch Bottles

An Unusual & Rare Survival…

An unusual and rare survival of a Consecration Cross, which does not conform to the ‘traditional’ type. The purpose of … More

bible, christianity, consecration, faith, jesus

In the Shadow of the Gallows Pole

Main image: south window, Nave, St James’ church. A palimpsest of images with the gallows and several large pentangles being … More

Spring Talks & Guided Tours

2024 March 21st 2024 @ 7.30pm ‘The Historic Graffiti in the Medieval Buildings of the Chipping Camden Area’ Hosted by: … More

‘Sir John Schorn Returns to Binham Priory, Norfolk’

Saturday, 25th May 2024 An Illustrated talk by Wayne Perkins, followed by a perambulation of the remains of Binham Priory … More

church, england, history, medieval

Illustrated Talks & Guided Tours 2025.

Main image: The six-petal rosette design deployed in a number of different ways and on a range of objects over … More

archaeology, church, history, Kent, Magic, publications, travel, witchcraft

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