Witch Marks Found Under A Floorboard Dating Back From The 17th Century
Witch markings are well known since the 16th century and then essentially disappeared by the 17th century. People from that era knows about the Apotropaic mark (witches' marks) are patterns scratched into the fabric of a building to keep witches out.
Archaeologists discovered one with markings dating back from the 17th century and it is believed to have been created to protect the late King James following the gunpowder plot of 1605.
The witch mark was discovered in beams and joists below the floorboards and on a fireplace in the Upper King's room.
Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology used the tree ring method on establishing the what year the marks were made.
The Museum of London Archaeology experts believes that the markings were made by craftsmen in order to protect the king from evil spirits.
James Wright, Mola Buildings Archaeologist, said: "These marks illustrate how fear governed the everyday lives of people living through the tumultuous years of the early 17th century."
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Source: ibtimes
