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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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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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Graffiti Fest 2022 Part 1

A Consensus of Symbols: Medieval & Historic Graffiti in Worcestershire

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