Hidden Earth 2018

"By Midnight, By Moonlight" - Ritual Protection Marks Beneath the Mendip Hills

45 minute Lecture|Mrs Linda Wilson

"By Midnight, By Moonlight" - Ritual Protection Marks Beneath the Mendip Hills

Abstract

An overview of ritual protection marks in caves, with specific reference to those beneath the Mendips, looking at types, history, possible meanings and their importance to the study of these marks in other contexts. The session will conclude with a short look at recording methods.

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