About this objectBlue glazed potsherd, part of a hoard of hidden objects found dropped into a hole between the plaster and the wall of a cottage at Halls Green, Weston. Used as a charm against witches, who were believed to travel barefoot and would hurt their feet on the broken sherd.
Date Made1650-1750
Subject and Association Descriptionwitchcraft
Medium and Materialsearthenware
Named CollectionHitchin Museum
Credit LineMrs S Laing, Howells Farm, Halls Green, Weston
