Horse hair: a charm against witches

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This switch of horse hair was found in 1921 pegged behind the door of a house in Laugharne. It is said to be a charm against witches.

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24/07/2009

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Carmarthenshire County Museum

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Reproduced by permission of Carmarthenshire County Museum

Carmarthenshire County Museum 2003

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GTJ23019

Item uploaded:

29/9/2009

Date originally created:

1921

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