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Sometimes it is ritual.
Sometimes it is messages for posterity.
Sometimes it commemorates great events.
But sometimes it is just people wanting to make their mark.
Unusual English C15th/C16th inscription from Shere, Surrey. 'Casse was her(e)'
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20 Nov 2024
One for #WindowsOnWednesday Art is a window to the soul: graffiti on the arcade at All Saints, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.
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The medieval crypt gallery beneath the Norwich School chapel in the cathedral close. The graffiti certainly isn't medieval!
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Currently reading this. Not hating it. Far from it.
Given the number of medieval church related books and papers I read, that in itself is an achievement.
I could quibble with a few details, but would probably prefer to buy the author a pint.
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29 Oct 2024
From Woodbridge to Iken (Icanho) where Botolph, the athlete of Christ, did battle with demons in the 7th century. He has a makeshift shrine where people leave prayers on top of an old electric organ
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Largest ever discovery of 'witch marks' found in Fakenham Tesco, with a fine selection of Quaker curses to boot...
Halloween must be near...
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Really not even going there with this one...
*deep sigh*
29 Oct 2024
We've been bewitched by new finds at Gainsborough Old Hall 🧙♀️
Around 20 ‘witches' marks’, traditionally made to protect buildings and those inside against demons, witches or the evil eye, have been discovered by one of our volunteers, Rick, at the hall.
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28 Oct 2024
Some brickwork is easier to date than others.
Walsingham, Norfolk
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13 Oct 2024
I'd forgotten about this little beauty. C11th century carved ivory plaque, originally discovered in North Elmham in Norfolk, and now in the lovely museum of archaeology and anthropology in Cambridge.
Well worth a visit.
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13 Oct 2024
Reminder: There are only 3 days left to apply for the two new positions at the Friends…
We are looking for a Deputy Director and an Estate Officer.
Applications closed at 5pm on 16th October, 2024
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13 Oct 2024
It's the feast day of King Edward the Confessor, Richard II's patron saint.
It's also the 625th anniversary of the coronation of Henry IV, the cousin who deposed Richard and took his throne.
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11 Oct 2024
The difference between academic buildings archaeology and the day to day practical buildings archaeology. Weather, high vis, and the hope that your cathedral architect has adequate insurance...
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11 Oct 2024
If you are unable to attend in person, you can join us online for the presentations on Tuesday 5th (registration still required). For full details and to register for the event please visit: medievalarchaeology.co.uk/ev… 2/2
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11 Oct 2024
We are delighted to announce that registration for our 2024 Student Colloquium is now open! It's being held at the University of Leicester from 4th-6th November and we have a jam-packed programme of papers, as well as field trips and networking events. 1/2
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8 Oct 2024
We are excited to remind you that some of our manuscripts are available again to consult online
blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanuscr…
You can check the full list here, from Bede to Caesar, from bestiaries to cartularies, from missals and psalters to gospel-books
bl.uk/research/digitised-man…
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3 Oct 2024
Come and find out the meaning behind strange markings hidden in plain sight @HoghtonTower How are these linked to the superstitious beliefs of the past? Tickets for these very popular tours are strictly limited, book yours now. hoghtontower.digitickets.co.…
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23 Sep 2024
St Maelog's church, Llandyfaelog. The enthusiastic & generous vicar kindly allowed access & was delighted with what we found. American service graffiti incl' William Cody & Joe Louis on the organ surround. @DyfedArch @MedievalG @cadwwales
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