Monument record EKE 087 - Post-medieval witch bottle, Church Cottages

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Summary

Late 17th century witch bottle. Formerly recorded as EKE MISC

Location

Grid reference TM 3172 5181 (point)
Map sheet TM35SW
Civil Parish EYKE, SUFFOLK COASTAL, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

'Belarmine' witch bottle found in 1962 underneath a hearth during the demolition of church cottages. The bottle has a dark brown glaze and although its neck has broken, would have been around 8 inches in height. Analysis of the bottle contents indicates the presence of urine.

Formerly recorded as EKE MISC

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Bibliographic reference: Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology. PSIA 30, 1964, 88-93, ill.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 15 2018 6:35PM

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