Protective-Charm
Protective-Charm
Object name: Protective-Charm
Associated with Edward Lovett (1852 - 1933)
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.
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