During 2021, archaeologists from Triskele Heritage were invited, by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, to survey over 200+ historic graffiti inscriptions in the post-mediaeval windmill at Kibworth Harcourt (Leicestershire). The inscriptions relate to activity by former millers, craftspeople involved in repairs and visitors to the building. Meanwhile, a large percentage of the assemblage of markings is thought to be connected to apotropaic practices intended to ward off bad luck from the structure. In this talk the exciting results of this survey will be outlined, explained and contextualised.
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