Some of the motifs collected in the corpora of Medieval graffiti are derived from ancient antecedents, which has led many … More
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Apotropaics Vs. Gunpowder?
One of the most unusual discoveries that I have made recently is a six-petal rosette (or daisy wheel) graffito that … More
Ye Olde Six Bells, Horley, Surrey: When Sympathetic Magic Goes Bad
Legends, myths & ritual taper burn marks It is believed that the proximity of the Ye Older Six Bells public … More
The Missing Shrine of Sir John Schorne, folk saint at Binham Priory, Fakenham, Norfolk
“I wish to be buried..before the Holy Image of Master John Schorne in the church at Binham” Richard Easingwold of … More
In the palm of your hand….protection from the Virgin?
Left: Marian mark on the font at St George’s church, Crowhurst. Right: the ceases in some people’s hands bear a … More
Baddesley Clinton: New Evidence for the Deployment of Apotropaics at an Elite Residence
Gatehouse to Baddesley Clinton Hall, a number of apotropaic marks can be found on the walls of the entrance passage. … More
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
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
‘A Theory of Magic & Ritual: Malinowski’s Anthropological Study of the Trobriand Islanders’
Anthropological studies of magic in the early-to-mid 20th century primarily focused upon pre-industrial societies outside of Europe, the Classical World … More
The Virgin Mary & the Ragged Staff : A Stick To Beat the Devil With!
When referring to the Virgin Mary, most of us are familiar with her title, the ‘Queen of Heaven’ but in … More
Ritual Protection Marks & Ritual Practices 