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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)

Intercessors, Folk Saints & Effigies of Notable Pious Individuals: Foci for Graffiti?

Why have effigies and monuments to the dead historically attracted graffiti ? It is phenomenon that seems to be particularly … More

The Mysterious ‘Whorls’ of St Peter’s Church, Little Comberton, Worcestershire

In the village of Little Comberton is a mysterious design on a tympanum1 – quite possibly unique in Britain – … More

New Discoveries Made in Worcestershire During Graffiti-Fest 2022

Three Days of Illustrated Talks on the subject of Medieval & Historic Graffiti were held in and around Evesham Abbey … More

Graffiti Fest 2022: A Three-Day Festival Dedicated to Discovering the Medieval & Historic Graffiti & Inscriptions in Worcestershire

Great news! We have now been joined by the Almonry Museum & the Evesham Abbey Trust who will also be … More

A Guided Tour of the Historic Graffiti within Evesham Abbey’s former Precinct (Graffiti Fest Pt.3)

Saturday 9th April 2022 Hosted by the Simon de Montfort Society The tour will commence at 11.00am with a two-hour … More

Graffiti Fest 2022: Part 2

Historic Graffiti & Ritual Protection Marks at St James’s church, Badsey, Worcestershire (Graffiti Fest Part 2)

Friday 8th April 2022 Illustrated talk in the church – please bring a torch! Hosted by the Badsey Society The … More

The Medieval & Historic Graffiti in the Medieval Buildings of the Maidstone Area

An Illustrated talk for the Maidstone Area Archaeological Group by Wayne Perkins Friday 10th June 2022 @ 7.30pm. The Maidstone … More

Magic For The Dead?* Re-thinking ‘Pagan’ Grave Goods in Christian Burial Contexts.

This article highlights two examples of ‘pagan’ grave goods accompanying Christian burials in the archaeological record- separated by five hundred … More

Metal detectorist finds medieval gold brooch with supernatural inscriptions

The brooch contains religious and magical inscriptions in Latin and Hebrew A complete Medieval gold inscribed annular brooch, dating to … More

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