Belief in magic and particularly the power of witchcraft was once a deep and enduring presence in popular culture.
-Diving into Brian Hoggard-s Magical House Protection is a remarkable experience- [It] provides an immersive and fascinating read.--Fortean Times
People created and concealed many objects to protect themselves from harmful magic. Detailed are the principal forms of magical house protection in Britain and beyond from the fourteenth century to the present day. Witch-bottles, dried cats, horse skulls, written charms, protection marks and concealed shoes were all used widely as methods of repelling, diverting or trapping negative energies. Many of these practices and symbols can be found around the globe, demonstrating the universal nature of efforts by people to protect themselves from witchcraft.
From the introduction:
The most popular locations to conceal objects within buildings are usually at portals such as the hear
