#history #medievalgraffiti #archaeology #folklore

thelasttuesdaysociety.org/exhibition/a... #history #folklore #archaeology

St Dunstan & his legend. ritualprotectionmarks.com/2026/05/21/s... #history #archaeology #folklore

A Golgotha or Calvary cross, nave pier, St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, Kent. #history #archaeology #graffiti #medieval

Protection through syncretism

Let's put the folk(lore) into Folkestone! All day festival with lunch included!

www.sauniere-society.org #folklore #history #archaeology

Great find today at the George Inn, Trottiscliffe, Kent. The items 'fell out' of the chimney during restorations. #concealedobjects #history #archaeology #folklore

Several apotropaic devices are present in the 17th century Market Hall in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, including this large Marian mark. #history #archaeology #folklore

‘Witches could curse you, prevent milk churning into butter and shape shift.’ Witch milking the handle of an axe, 1517 by GEILER VON KAISERBERG, Johann (1445-1510). Image Wellcome Collection. #history #archaeology #folklore

spirit.aeonbooks.co.uk/event/412 #graffiti #archaeology #history #folklore

#graffiti #archaeology #history #folklore

Be seeing you….prisoner graffiti at Le Donjon, Niort, Deux Sèvres, France. #graffiti #archaeology #history #folklore

#magic #archaeology #history

Last call for Thursday, looking forward to seeing you there!

The knot design here is a Bowen's knot (comprising an endless line, sometimes called a Celtic shield knot) alongside a simple protective compass drawn circle in Ashleworth 15th century Tithe Barn, Gloucestershire

Intentional taper burn marks...thousands of 'em! ritualprotectionmarks.com/2026/02/08/p...

Case Study: Prittlewell Priory, Essex. Apotropaic marks were recorded in both the ecclesiastical buildings and the private apartments of the later secular residence. ritualprotectionmarks.com/.../prittlew...

Case Study: Prittlewell Priory, Essex. Apotropaic symbols were recorded in both the ecclesiastical buildings and the private apartments of the later secular residence.

Apotropaics that have survived half a millennium...https://ritualprotectionmarks.com/2026/01/25/hearth-home/

A convincing collection of mason's marks from the church of St Mary, Chilham, Kent.

Medieval birthing girdle (MS632) is currently on display at the Wellcome Collection, London.

A Golgotha or Calvary cross graffito, south arcade, St Nicholas, Sturry, Kent. Traditionally, Golgotha is believed to have been the site outside of Roman Jerusalem's walls where Jesus was crucified.

Keep the Halloween spirit(s) going! www.sheppeylittletheatre.co.uk/events-2/

Daisy Wheel, Hexfoil, Six-Petal Rosette & Flower of Life: One Symbol’s Journey thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/one-sy...

Daisy Wheel, Hexafoil, Flower of Life: One Symbol's Journey

What have we found lurking in the shadows? Link in the bio...