Protective-Charm

Protective-Charm

Object name: Protective-Charm
Date: 1870-1922
Dimensions:
30 x 50 x 30 mm
Medium: Stone, twine
Where associated:
Object number: LDCUM1916.001.003
DescriptionIrregular-shaped stone with a hole and thick cord tied through the hole. Known as a "hag-stone", it was said to protective horses from being "hag-ridden", namely ridden by witches or pixies during the night. Collected in North London, 1922.