Mediaeval daisywheel graffito at St Mary’s, Happisburgh, Norfolk
The study and analysis of historic graffiti has achieved a place in the archaeological mainstream during the last decade. This is largely thanks to an upsurge of public interest in what are often startlingly visceral inscriptions relating to the hopes, fears and desires of ordinary people left on the walls of our buildings. Graffiti allows a rare glimpse into the psychologies and emotions of ordinary people, particularly in the mediaeval and early modern periods.
We use non-intrusive, raking torch light techniques alongside high definition photography and standardised recording sheets to capture images of graffiti. Back in the office we can then process and analyse the findings prior to the production of reports, articles and lectures.
Triskele Heritage have an impressive track record of historic graffiti survey. We are committed towards supporting a number of projects, often present at conferences related to the subject, publish widely and lecture frequently on historic graffiti.
We are happy to produce graffiti surveys as part of archaeological mitigation, for historic building owners, and as part of academic and community projects. Triskele Heritage can provide full training and support as part of the service – feel free to contact us to discuss.
