Concealed objects discovered embedded in one of the pillars of St Lawrence’s church, Kent Like so many churches, St Lawrence’s … More
Category: Events & Talks
Crossing the Threshold
…’they will come and pierce through whatsoever house or church, though all ordinary passages be closed, by whatsoever open[ing] the … More
SEALED AGAINST SPIRITS: THE STRANGE CASE OF RITUAL PROTECTION MARKS & COUNTER WITCHCRAFT MEASURES AT IGHTHAM MOTE MEDIEVAL MANOR, KENT
At Ightham Mote, Kent, a preliminary survey of the 14th century moated manor uncovered a series of apotropaic marks & … More
Illustrated Talks Autumn/Winter 2022
3rd October 2022 ‘Ritual Acts of Building Protection: Concealed Objects & Wards Against Evil.’ Mummified cats discovered in wall voids; … More
Ritual Acts of Building Protection: Concealed Objects & Wards Against Evil
About this event Mummified cats discovered in wall voids; old boots & shoes found in the chimney breast; ‘spiritual middens’ … 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
Graffiti Fest 2022: Part 2
Heads You Win!
A set of crudely cut conjoined ‘V’s’ scratched into a hood mould stop over the south-east doorway behind the sanctuary … More
Historic Graffiti, Ritual Protection Marks & Apotropaics in the Gloucestershire Churches
An Illustrated Talk Via Zoom. Registration required; phil.cox@doctors.org.uk
Ritual Protection Marks & Ritual Practices 