Witch Marks and Forgotten Folklore - a Festival of Archaeology Event

Next: Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Runs until Thursday, 23 July 2026 (See all dates)

Time
12:00 - 16:00
Venue
St Nicholas Priory , Exeter, EX4 3BL
Price
Free entry, donations appreciated

What is apotropaic graffiti? As part of the Festival of Archaeology, explore these hidden symbols at the Priory

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Step into the mysterious world of our ancestors and uncover the hidden codes carved right into the fabric of St Nicholas Priory! This Festival Event Day, we are pulling back the curtain on ancient magic, superstition, and survival.

Decode the eerie apotropaic graffiti hidden on the Priory’s ancient walls. Learn why they were carved, what they mean, and how to spot them on other historic buildings!

Unearth the bizarre and fascinating secret objects people hid inside their homes to ward off evil spirits and bad luck.

Explore the weird and wonderful world of domestic folklore and historical medicine.

Free entry, donations appreciated.

Venue

St Nicholas Priory
Mint Lane
Exeter
EX4 3BL

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