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Discover the secret history of domestic magic in historic Britain through this definitive study by archaeologist Wayne Perkins. This concise book examines how households from the 16th to the 19th centuries used apotropaic graffiti like daisy wheels and Marian marks to trap malevolent forces. It explains the purpose of intentional taper burns on wooden beams and uncovers the folklore behind concealed deposits like worn shoes, witch bottles, and mummified cats hidden inside walls. An essential reference for archaeologists, architectural historians, and readers fascinated by British folklore and folk religion, this 2026 volume offers a unique look into structural protection.
Discover the secret history of domestic magic in historic Britain through this definitive study by archaeologist Wayne Perkins. This concise book examines how households from the 16th to the 19th centuries used apotropaic graffiti like daisy wheels and Marian marks to trap malevolent forces. It explains the purpose of intentional taper burns on wooden beams and uncovers the folklore behind concealed deposits like worn shoes, witch bottles, and mummified cats hidden inside walls. An essential reference for archaeologists, architectural historians, and readers fascinated by British folklore and folk religion, this 2026 volume offers a unique look into structural protection.
