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Dagger to Ward Off Magical Harm Found on Lost Medieval Village Near Freeway
On 5/27/21 at 5:41 AM EDT
Traces of four medieval structures dating from the 14th to 17th centuries were discovered next to a highway near Bothwell in Scotland, where the Netherton Cross (a 10th century stone cross) once stood, following new research.
Among the objects found beneath the structures was a dagger described to have talismanic qualities, which may have been used to protect a household from magical harm, the research report said.
The excavation of the historic site, commissioned by Transport Scotland and its consultants as part of proposed improvement works for the M8, M73 and M74 motorways, revealed significant volumes of late medieval / post-medieval pottery as well as copper coinage, clay tobacco pipes, and other domestic materials, the report said.
When people leave their homes or apartments today, they lock the door, set the burglar alarm, check the security camera with their cell phone, notify the neighbors, make sure the door is locked, let their pet alligator roam inside – anything to protect it from break-ins, disasters, or other unforeseen problems. What about guarding your. Read more »