Ram raid uncovers surprise archaeological gems

[lee greagsbey]

"Ram raid uncovers surprise archaeological gems"

Another read for you all from Essex...

https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/170 ... ical-gems/

[kev woodward]

Great story Lee, a real shame that "may be an apotropaic deposit intended to prevent evil influences entering the house." as it clearly doesn't ward off ram raiders!

[lee greagsbey]

Great story Lee, a real shame that "may be an apotropaic deposit intended to prevent evil influences entering the house." as it clearly doesn't ward off ram raiders!

funny you should say that Kev as I have just read this article highlighting exactly what your talking about (minius the ram raiders...) I was going to post it tomorrow but it seems more appropriate to tag it on here...

"Deliverance from evil: How Satan-fearing Scots used apotropaic marks to ward off ‘evil spirits’ in the home"

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/sc ... -the-home/