Witch Marks and Forgotten Folklore - Festival of Archaeology

St Nicholas Priory, Mint Lane, Exeter, EX4 3BL

Tel: 01392 276255

Witch Marks and Forgotten Folklore - Festival of Archaeology

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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.

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Witch Marks and Forgotten Folklore - Festival of Archaeology (21 July 2026)
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Tuesday12:00
Witch Marks and Forgotten Folklore - Festival of Archaeology (23 July 2026)
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Thursday12:00 - 16:00

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