NHER 6708 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval witch bottle
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Summary
A post medieval pottery vessel was dug up under some old building foundations in 1970. It was probably a witch bottle, placed there to ward off evil spirits.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG13SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | INGWORTH, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
1970. Hill Farm; Gulgate Farm.
Witch bottle? (Bellarmine) and contents! Dug up on farm under old foundations. There was another but not seen. No mask on bottle. ?17th century. Brown glaze starts just about half way on bottle; handle broken off. Contents NCM (only rust flakes unable to get out rest) (NCM 409.971).
W. Milligan (NCM).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- CEREMONIAL OBJECT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
- WITCH BOTTLE (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
May 3 2019 2:48PM