Eerie medieval ‘witch mark’ carvings found under ruined church

Medieval graffiti that people once carved to try and ‘ward off evil spirits’ has been discovered by archaeologists.

Eerie Witches' Marks Found Among Ruins of Medieval English Church |  Smithsonian

Two stones from the remains of a church in Buckinghamshire in the UK had the spooky lines etched into them.

Experts think they are 12th Century “witches’ marks”.

Archaeologists Unearth Witches' Marks Near an English Church - Nerdist

These marks look a bit like a circular web filled with lines and drilled holes.

Eerie medieval 'witch mark' carvings used to banish demons found under  ruined church | The Irish Sun

Historians think medieval people wanted to trap evil spirits within the web or maze they had drawn.

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