Why read Magical House Protection?

Book cover of Magical House Protection: The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft

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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…

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Nina Dodd

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This is just a great read. It is well-researched, thoroughly interesting, and a perfect source for those who wish to have a more thorough look into English protection signs and hidden objects.

This was one of the first books I read when I started research for my book and since reading it, I cannot help but look for carved signs and burn marks everywhere I go. As academic research into protective signs is still fairly new, and the general public is not aware of what the signs and hidden objects actually were used for, unfortunately many of these protective signs…

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