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Historic graffiti is exactly as it sounds; anything that has been etched or left a mark, from any time period, on or at a site, structure, or object.
This can include things such as:
Wartime graffiti at military sites
Symbols, shapes, or markings
Intentional candle or poker burn marks
Historic 'tourist' graffiti at sites
Carvings in stone, wood, or other materials
Some of the symbols may even be apotropaic - meaning that they are protective, or ward off harmful magic. We'd love to understand more about the changes in belief around protective symbols over time.
Also, you can find concealed objects that are thought to serve the same protective purpose. These include things such as shoes or mummified animals, or objects known as 'witch bottles'. These objects can be found in entryways, such as doors, windows, or fireplaces. They may also be found in walls, ceilings, or under the floor!
We’d like to record everything & be able to show the publicly accessible ones on our online mapping site.
Our aim is to give people the opportunity to explore & see this graffiti, and ensure that they're recorded for future generations.
If you have found any graffiti, symbols, or objects, please add them to our map below!
Historic graffiti is exactly as it sounds; anything that has been etched or left a mark, from any time period, on or at a site, structure, or object.
This can include things such as:
Wartime graffiti at military sites
Symbols, shapes, or markings
Intentional candle or poker burn marks
Historic 'tourist' graffiti at sites
Carvings in stone, wood, or other materials
Some of the symbols may even be apotropaic - meaning that they are protective, or ward off harmful magic. We'd love to understand more about the changes in belief around protective symbols over time.
Also, you can find concealed objects that are thought to serve the same protective purpose. These include things such as shoes or mummified animals, or objects known as 'witch bottles'. These objects can be found in entryways, such as doors, windows, or fireplaces. They may also be found in walls, ceilings, or under the floor!
We’d like to record everything & be able to show the publicly accessible ones on our online mapping site.
Our aim is to give people the opportunity to explore & see this graffiti, and ensure that they're recorded for future generations.
If you have found any graffiti, symbols, or objects, please add them to our map below!
