Before revision: Background Since at least the early modern period it was a common custom to hide objects such as written charms , dried cats, horse skulls, and witch bottles in the structure of a building, but concealed shoes are by far the most common items discovered.
After revision: (known as apotropaic marks)Background Since at least the early modern period it was a common custom to hide objects such as written charms , dried cats, horse skulls, and witch bottles in the structure of a building, but concealed shoes are by far the most common items discovered.