Apotropaios - Brian Hoggard describes and explains the history of house protection magic in Britain. Photographs of artefacts are presented and explanations for their use discussed.
Current Archaeology: How to Kill a Witch - An illustrated article on witch bottles and their use, in particular one found buried in a ruined house at Reigate, just south of London.
Deliberately Concealed Garments Project - 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.
History.UK.com: Concealed Ritual Objects and Protection from Witches - Ian Evans provides a quick guide to the ritual objects that can be found hidden within the structure of a house, and what to do if you find one. He also mentions ritual marks.
BBC: Artefact Recalls Witches' Shadow - A "witch bottle" dated to c.1830 is discovered buried in foundations in the Lincolnshire village of Navenby. (January 28, 2004)
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