Witch Post

Description

Witch post inside a building at the Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-le-Hole (North Yorkshire). The witch post was a form of protection against witchcraft much used in dwelling houses in Yorkshire. The posts were wooden, and carved with designs which usually incorporated a cross. They were often placed on either side of a fireplace to prevent witches flying down the chimney. Originally held in green slide cabinet, reference C93.

Metadata

Identifier mvzvfj6l
IRN 413842
Class Mark LAVC/PHO/S727
Level Item
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/mvzvfj6l
Collection(s) Leeds Archive of Vernacular Culture
Category Archive
Parent Record Slides
Creator(s) Brunk, Wille
Date 1967
Size and Medium 1 slide in plastic casing.

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