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The Agora => UK & World News => Weird Wild Wacky => Topic started by: Maik on Monday, 31 October, 2016 @ 17:55:06

Title: Witches' marks
Post by: Maik on Monday, 31 October, 2016 @ 17:55:06
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Witches' marks: public asked to seek ancient scratchings in buildings
Historic England keen to track markings typically found around old windows and doorways, used to ward off evil spirits

The public is being encouraged to help map Britain’s historic obsession with the paranormal by searching for ancient scratchings in old buildings, used as charms against witchcraft and evil spirits.
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/witches-marks-historic-england-evil-spirits