Monument record EKE 087 - Post-medieval witch bottle, Church Cottages
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Summary
Location
Grid reference | TM 3172 5181 (point) |
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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> SSF50042 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
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jun 15 2018 6:35PM