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Apotropaios
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
news.bbc.co.uk
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
archaeology.co.uk
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
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.