January Miscellany

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‘The Medieval & Historic Graffiti in the Borough of Swale’

Items of Interest

UK Archaeologists Ask Public’s Help with Puzzling Cave Carving

From Twitter

What's this all about? I suppose the middle mark could be a mason's mark but why crosses in the corners of the blocks? @MedievalG @WiltsRecProj pic.twitter.com/sY6iisbX82

— Ron Baxter (@Baxter47Ron) January 5, 2023

Two individuals playing with a big organ – from the Macclesfield psalter.
Although fairly common in the late medieval parish church (according to the financial accounts), this is the only known graffiti depiction of a medieval church organ. From Parham in Suffolk. pic.twitter.com/1IRBpASFJW

— Medieval Graffiti (@MedievalG) January 8, 2023

It's not raining! ????
The sun is actually out ????
Walk up at Pepperbox Hill. The pepperbox is thought to have been built in 1606, by Giles Eyres, and would've provided views across to Longford Castle and the hunting grounds surrounding. Some excellent historic graffiti! pic.twitter.com/Uf4tt08HtF

— Sophia Sample (@sophiasample) January 15, 2023

Stunning little ship graffiti from a medieval roof tile. #Asturias archaeology museum in #Oviedo #Spain. pic.twitter.com/mPJqNPj8jR

— Paul Montgomery (@PMonty18) January 14, 2023

The barn next door to Low Ham Church, Somerset (in private ownership) has some incredible daisy-wheels and concentric circles. Thanks to James and Meriel for arranging access. pic.twitter.com/ziO7Mal1c2

— Brian Hoggard (@folkmagicman) January 22, 2023