Building Protection Magic Folklore
Building Protection Magic Folklore
Building Protection
The use of markings on the building fabric or hidden objects, with the apparent aim of protecting the building and its inhabitants.
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- An illustrated article on witch bottles and their use, in particular one found buried in a ruined house at Reigate, just south of London.
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- A "witch bottle" dated to c.1830 is discovered buried in foundations in the Lincolnshire village of Navenby.
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- David Lewin reports on the discovery of a phial of amber liquid in a wall in Bath.
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- Results of a survey of Norfolk buildings (UK).
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- The Textile Conservation Centre at the University of Southampton explores the folk tradition of concealing objects in the fabric of buildings. Includes a database of garment finds.
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