Witch Marks and Forgotten Folklore - Festival of Archaeology

Step into the mysterious world of our ancestors and uncover the hidden codes carved right into the fabric of St Nicholas Priory! This Festival Event Day, we are pulling back the curtain on ancient magic, superstition, and survival.Decode the eerie apotropaic graffiti hidden on the Priory's ancient walls.

Learn why they were carved, what they mean, and how to spot them on other historic buildings!Unearth the bizarre and fascinating secret objects people hid inside their homes to ward off evil spirits and bad luck.Explore the weird and wonderful world of domestic folklore and historical medicine.Free entry, donations appreciated.