Historian Disputes 'Witches' Marks' on Historic English Buildings
Claims that numerous "witches' marks" or "ritual protection symbols" have been found on the walls of historic English structures, including medieval churches and homes, by organizations like English Heritage and Historic England, are being challenged. A prominent architectural historian has asserted that there is "absolutely no evidence" to support the notion that these markings are connected to witchcraft or possess any "mystical meanings." The historian suggests that these symbols, such as daisy wheels, are more plausibly the mundane working marks left by stonemasons during construction.
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O2 Secures Landmark Deal for London Venue Naming Rights
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David Harewood's 'Pierre' Review: A Modern Noir Classic
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Esther Rantzen, TV Presenter and Childline Founder, Dies at 86
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How Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Captures the Game's Essence
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Questions for Michael Winterbottom
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Mighty Sparrow, Trinidad and Tobago's 'Calypso King of the World,' Dies at 91
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