About this objectStoneware potsherd, dropped into a hole between the plaster and wall of a cottage at Halls Green, Weston. It was used as a charm to prevent witches from entering the house, as witches were believed to travel barefoot and would hurt their feet on the broken sherd.
Date Made1650-1750
PeriodPost-medieval (1540-1901)
Subject and Association Descriptionwitchcraft
Medium and Materialsfelspar & lead
Named CollectionHitchin Museum
Credit LineMrs S Laing, Howells Farm, Halls Green, Weston
