This one would come under the heading of superstition.

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But building historian Jean Manco, who has written several books about Bath, said there are records of 'witch bottles' being built into walls to protect households against evil spells.

~ I've seen & heard of hexmarks. This custom is a new one on me. Never heard of it before. Anyone else hear of something like this?

[ March 14, 2004, 11:49 PM: Message edited by: hallowseve ]

I've heard of ghost bottles. You trap a ghost in a bottle using some sort of spell or something and place a brass ring around the neck and that's supposed to trap it.

Sorry, I've never heard of a witch bottle.

You find some of the most interesting things. Thanks. =) =) =)

Hi Hallows, I have heard of witch balls, to ward off evil, but i've never heard of a witch bottle. You really do find some cool stuff. take care, michele

Gee guys thanx, greenfaeriequeen, I was just gonna bring those up! I have a witchball. Although, if hanging in a window & someone should knock it down...Seems like it'll deter more than witchery! (it's a glass ball w/ filaments through the middle)
Here's a UK site w/ some interesting stuff on Witchbottles & the like. =)

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[ March 22, 2004, 12:26 AM: Message edited by: hallowseve ]