witches marks: public asked to seek ancient scratchings in buildings /

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Historic England keen to track markings typically found around old windows and doorways,used to ward off evil spiritsThe public is being encouraged to assist map Britain’s historic obsession with the paranormal by searching for ancient scratchings in old buildings, used as charms against witchcraft and evil spirits. Related: Witch marks fit for a king beguile archaeologists at Knole Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com