Apotropaios « http://www.apotropaios.co.uk | | Brian hoggard describes and explains the history of house protection magic in britain. photographs of artefacts are presented and explanations for their use discussed. |
BBC: Artefact Recalls Witches' Shadow « http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lincolnshire/3437241.stm | | A " witch bottle" dated to c. 1830 is discovered buried in foundations in the lincolnshire village of navenby. |
Current Archaeology: How to Kill a Witch « http://www.archaeology.co.uk/ca/timeline/postmed/witch/witch.htm | | 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 « http://www.concealedgarments.org/ | | 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 « http://www.history.uk.com/house_detectives/index.php?archive=5 | | 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. |