NHER 15803 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval witch bottles
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Summary
Two post medieval stoneware jars containing pins and rodent bones were found under a hearth and doorstep in 1964. They were intended to ward off evil spirits.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEYDON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
About 1964.
In eastern of lodges at end of village street.
Witch bottle found under doorstep, another under hearth.
Both bellarmines, containing pins, vole and rat bones.
The lodge appears to be early 19th century, but may stand on an older site. Information from D. Edwards (NAU) who saw the bottles and pins.
E. Rose (NAU), 22 February 1980.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (4)
- ANIMAL REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- PIN (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- WITCH BOTTLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 3:00PM