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Re: Ritual Protection Marks at Creswell Crags
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I must say, I wouldn't be able to keep quiet about this

Historic England
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Feb 15

Apotropaic marks, often known as 'witches marks', were carved on entrance points to protect the inhabitants from evil spirits

Recently a chance discovery of hundreds of protective marks was made by keen-eyed enthusiasts


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17th February 2019ce
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