 Daisy-Wheels inscribed with a pair of compasses or dividers found in Saxon Tithe barn, Bradford-on-Avon © Historic England Apotropaic marks were simple patterns with a serious purpose: to keep evil and mischief out, as Kirsten Amor discovers.
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Kirsten x CultureI use my archaeological background and skills to discuss technology in heritage, and stories of everyday folk in history. Atlas Obscura, Minerva magazine, and Current World Archaeology magazine have all featured my work. |