The Manticore The manticore was a legendary creature from ancient Persian mythology which featured strongly in medieval bestiaries and heraldry … More
Tag: medieval
In Memoriam: Memorial Graffiti, a Paupers’ Graveyard &…a Black Dog?
‘Rattle his bones over the stones, He’s only a pauper who nobody owns’ Well known ditty or saying (19th century?) … 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 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
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
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
‘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
Ritual Protection Marks & Ritual Practices 