Ritual Protection Marks and Witchcraft at Knole, Kent

An historic building survey at Knole, Kent enabled a very surprising revelation about the history of the house in the early 17th century. A series of symbols beneath the floorboards carved by the carpenters working at the house were intended to protect the building from possession by witches, demons and evil spirits. Further research showed that the symbols were related to James I, witch trials and the Gunpowder Plot.

Part of the Mondays at One Archaeology Series.

This is a free public lecture by James Wright, Museum of London Archaeology Department.

There is no need to book in advance for this lecture. It runs on a first come first served basis.