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Liz Williams is a professional writer and, with her partner, runs a witchcraft supply business and bookshop in Glastonbury, England. She has written for the Guardian and other publications on Pagan themes, and is a member of various Pagan organisations, including the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.
Centuries-old witch marks, carved symbols for protection against evil, have been discovered at Gainsborough Old Hall. These apotropaic marks, steeped in folklore and mystery, reveal a fascinating glimpse into medieval and Tudor beliefs.
We share a recap of the recent events and findings at Stonehenge, as well as Pagan reactions to new research suggesting that the Altar Stone originates in Scotland.
The recent removal and subsequent reinstatement of a Mother and Child statue at Glastonbury’s Chalice Well, due to its association with controversial artist Eric Gill, sparked a significant outcry from diverse spiritual communities, highlighting the site’s significance and leading to an apology from the trustees and ongoing efforts to address the concerns of all involved.
The names of some 4,000 people, all falsely accused of witchcraft, were read aloud in a remembrance event earlier in June. The Creative Coven, a group of female artists whose work has been inspired by the Scottish witch trials, also organized an event to educate about the historical persecution.
Now owned by English Heritage, the Thornborough Henges are a complex of three large Neolithic henge monuments located in North Yorkshire, England, dating back to between 3500 and 2500 BCE. They are notable not only for their archaeological importance but also for their contemporary cultural relevance, as English Heritage has been supportive of the Beltane Pagan festival held there.