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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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
Fantastic Beasts & Where to find Them!
The Manticore The manticore was a legendary creature from ancient Persian mythology which featured strongly in medieval bestiaries and heraldry … 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 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
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
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
Illustrated Talks & Guided Tours 2025.
Main image: The six-petal rosette design deployed in a number of different ways and on a range of objects over … More
Up On the Roof: Shoe Outline Graffiti
Shoe Outline Graffiti Discovered at St Mary the Virgin Church, Chalk, Kent A recent survey recorded ‘shoe outline’ graffiti on … More
Ritual Protection Marks & Ritual Practices 