You may not have “found” the witches bottle, but you “discovered” it. I have to admit I had happy tears in my eyes as you told your story and the folklore of the witches bottle. I am beyond thrilled this discovery happened to you …. you deserve it and I can’t wait to hear the rest of the story. 🥰🥰
So impressive! Who needs Time Team when we have Kate and Fleur? I agree with Karyn - you didn't find it, but you definitely did discover it. Before you wonderful ladies, they had an anonymous ceramic bottle. Now, they have a witch bottle!
As a librarian and a historian myself, this has been on my bucketlist for 30 plus years; to do is discover something very cool or curate something important to history. Wowza ladies. So Amazing, You are so blessed and privileged to have done this. This makes me so happy to have someone I know have this opportunity!
As a member of the first Chicago bottle Club I can truly say that we are happiest when we're down in the dumps great video I wish I could visit sometime here in the states we lack the age that you have there Happy Hunting
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! What a synchronicity that you two would be lead there and ha e the chance to see and identify the bottle! Congratulations!!!
yes . the area where i live was once surrounded by foundries and where the old houses and factory buildings where you can still find lots of slag glass on the site
WOW, this is so cool that you two discovered and identified this rare treasure. I'm so happy it was you. I can't wait to hear the rest of this story. Congratulations.
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers I don't think that sounds odd. I agree, you were meant to discover what it was. After all, you had the research knowledge to know what it was. Congratulations again.❤
Wow! It's hard to imagine anything ever being "normal" again after that whole experience you shared. I felt your excitement and was in awe of what you knew of that item, Fleur and, especially close to this story as Kate told me I was the first person she shared that the Museum of London was involved with a discovery of some kind! Kudos, Kate and Fleur! You have surpassed yourselves!
May I suggest that you do more “off piste” videos when the opportunity arises rather than just the normal formulaic mudlarking videos as it was very interesting.
Thank you! We would love to make more films like this but they are not always very popular. Occasionally we make different films regardless as they are just too fun to make haha This year Mudmas (when we post a video everyday for 12 days up to Xmas) will be lots of films like this and crafts :)
This video was fascinating. How wonderful for you both, it must have made your day to discover the contents of the Witches bottle...I am delighted it was you who had this joy. Very well done!!🤗😘
That is amazing. Thank you for taking us there, sharing the video and sharing your knowledge. Getting credit for helping identify archeological finds is incredible. Happy Halloween! 🎃
Hi ladies, Mills were often a part of Iron works. The water wheel was used to power giant hammers to crush the Iron ore and make it ready for smelting. Water wheels also powered the bellows at most furnace sites in the early days. Eventually, steam power took over and the mills became redundant. Big hugs, Louie Xx
Hello Louie! Thank you so much for that information! We don't know much about Mills but this really helps! The mystery of the slag seems to have been solved! Big Hugs Kate & Fleur x
Such an amazing discovery. It will be so interesting to find out what is inside when it's been x-rayed. Also, I have learned so many things when you tell your stories. Thanks so much Kate and Fleur.
Thank you for sharing all your adventures with all of us! Kate you are a smart girl,few more years and you might be an expert on most things found mudlarking!
Excellent! Well researched and well presented. I have always had a love of Rochester castle ever since the 1950's when we used to cycle down the A2 from Gravesend to Rochester (I guess it was a quieter road then). Thank you both.
Congratulations! How exciting to have helped to positively identify the witches bottle! You ladies are amazing! I love all your videos and can't wait for your next videos! Loyal fan from Michigan. 🎃🐦🇺🇸
Congrats on making the discovery! That is an amazing thing, I hope they can find out more during the xray. Also that was really cool to see the collection of what else was found on the property, I like the almost whole bellamine jug...
Amazing! I'm so glad you two were the ones to discover the contents. Very talented historical detectives 😂 You are always dressed so wonderfully in your period outfits which adds to the magic and those gardens look so wonderful! With the cork missing, perhaps they took pity on the witch 🤔
Thank you Richard! I had not thought about us looking period haha I think we have sort of morphed into that over the years of mudlarking! Maybe they did take pity on the witch that would be nice! :)
Bravo! Congratulations! Well done!! So happy for your historic discovery! Thoroughly enjoyed. Keep on searching. 😊 Can’t wait to see future news on this witch bottle. How appropriate for Halloween!🎃
WOW! Congratulations Kate & Fleur how wonderful that you had the sight/sense to know what you were holding in your hands without even having looked inside yet. I am thrilled for you and must admit that when I first happened upon your channel quite a long time ago now I was slightly taken aback, it was as if I was watching wood nymphs or fairies or good witches sharing something wonderful and more than a bit special it took watching quite a lot of your content before realizing you are truly your very own perfectly unique and fun lovely spirits the joy you have from your finds is the joy you share. Thank You as always for your lovely and beautiful work.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video - a fascinating history. Well done ladies for recognising what the jug actually is. Thank you for sharing............. can't wait for the X- results. 💚
WOWWOW!!! a witches bottle.never heard of that,how strange,people were weird,but they believed in that,and so many women were burnt at the stake or drowned for being witches,just because they made healing potions
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers Yep,and they were women,My mum used to burn blessed olive when there was a thunder storm.it worked,so was she a witch????And only Monks would tend to the sick,no doctors in medieval times,why were they not condemed,just because they were holy men???Still lots of people nowerdays say they are witches,
This was so incredible, Fleur & Kate! Your excitement at the revelation of what was held at the College was palpable. It was fortuitous that you immediately knew what you were holding. How marvelous that you brought this history to light -- literally and figuratively. Loved that moment -- can hardly wait to see what else is determined by the Museum of London. Great reporting! And that Bartmann jug top and neck that you reunited was splendid! That must have been a magical day! xx
Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations. What an incredible discovery! I absolutely LOVE history and LOVED this video. Can't wait to see this divine witches bottle x-rayed! xx Teresa❤🇦🇺
Thank you Vintage Dreams! We really enjoyed making this film, so it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed it. We can't wait to see what the x-ray reveals and to share it with you all x
Wow, you identified the witch bottle, congratulations, without your input that would have sat there forever undiscovered as a witch bottle, you should be very proud of yourselves, well done, a great tale beautifully put together. Regarding the iron slag, water mills were very often used to drive hammers for metal working, this was often as an offshoot of a mill that might be for fulling or even making flour. An extension of the drive shaft could drive belts and an oval drive would lift and drop the hammer at an very fast pace. Just a thought as most metal work was produced close to where it was to be used. Great opportunity that really paid off ladies.
Oh my goodness that could be the answer. I was confused because the Mill was definitely for flour but what you say could explain the slag! Thank you so much! :) :)
Astonishing find. I am so amazed and proud of you. Thank you for sharing this magnificent find. Bravo. I immediately went and read about your discovery and was astonished all over again.
Oh wow, this video really made me happy. I used to live in Chatham right next door to Rochester! I spent most of my free time wandering around Rochester for the history and architecture and just the special feeling of the place. I believe Ann of Cleves met Henry V111 for the first time in Rochester....it did not go well! The Witches bottle is amazing! what a discovery! Brilliant video Ladies 😃💗 x
Thank you again Amanda! Rochester is a very beautiful place, to think we've spent so much time there whilst this find was lying undiscovered. There are so many amazing buildings in Rochester!
@@amandabell8827 How exciting! Please let us know when you are in the area! We often Mudlark in spots near Rochester, and we'd love to go Mudlarking with you! :D
@@amandabell8827 We had always planned to ask you to meet up when we were next in Yorkshire! You have always been one of our best supporters, and we will never forget what you did for us with Milliput! We also love mudlarking with other people
That is the most amazing thing to identify!! And look at the whole clay pipes and that medieval pottery - stunning treasures hidden away in the museum.... Really enjoyed the history of witches bottles! Happy Halloween xo
Thank you Nicole & Craig! It was such a wonderful few days, when we first saw all of the finds, we were amazed by how many there were, and the beauty of them. But then we saw the witch bottle, and the excitement was almost overwhelming, haha Happy Halloween!
That is amazing about the witch bottle find. It's a good bet that the school was grateful that you two came by to let them know what they had in storage. Absolutely fascinating. When you found all the unexplained slag it reminded me of something I saw from Absolute History about lead mining during the Tudor period. According to this program the miners used to build temporary furnaces, and then temporary forges called black ovens or something like that, to smelt and refine the lead ore. I just wonder if it might have been something related to that practice since there wasn't a known forge in that area? It's certainly a curious thing. Thank you for sharing.
It just goes to prove that a college or formal school education, does not "be all or end all". And that having the knowledge from the folktales and history of your beautiful island is a true treasure of its own.
Thank you Mary! You are very right! Our love of all things folklore and tales really paid off this time, we try to make sure to teach Oscar all aspects of history
What an amazing discovery by you both, so interesting. It must have been a dream to search the grounds piecing together the history. I'm helping at my first archeological dig soon which will be interesting. Thank you for sharing yours and the bottles story and I look forward to seeing what the X-rays and further research show x
How exciting for you to be credited with the identification of the witch bottle! They are very interesting items! As you probably know they were usually placed near an entrance to a property, or near doorways, in the corners points, north, south, east, and west to ward off ill will or curses aimed at a certain person. It is thought that the cure would go to the jar because of the personal items placed within and be caught there. They are strong magic. I have heard of several being found on property here in the states, several all in one spot, the thought was they had to be “refreshed “ on occasion. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Catherine! We have learnt so much whilst researching these amazing bottles, and thank you for that information! There has been speculation that the portion of Bartmann jug we found, could have also been a witch bottle, because, as you said, there have been accounts of multiple witch bottles being found together, so that would be exciting, but unfortunately we will never know if it was or not
Truly amazing video. So glad that you were credited for revealing what this items true purpose was. I love when you do these types of videos. Thank you for such an informative bit of weird history
Blimey thats a turn up for the books 😊 you were both in your element, maybe you could come up with a similar bottle. As if one were made I would buy it and do the honours then bury it as well. 😁
Wow, what a bottle discovery. Kept hitting replay to see the inside. Do you think the Museum of London will do a DNA on the contents? Great video ladies. Have a great week.
Thank you Denise! We have uploaded still pictures of the inside on our instagram, We are hoping for some DNA testing, but because it was uncorked for so long, there is a chance the contents have been contaminated, but fingers crossed!
What an amazing discovery! Congratulations Fleur and Kate 🤩🤗🥳 If you want to know what it is...ask a Mudlark. Maybe Archaeological teams should include a Mudlark or 2 from now on, just in case. 😉😊
How awesome to be able to enlighten the academias on a witch bottle! Congratulations on your amazing film about this subject. Can’t wait to see the follow up information discovered from this find.
Whilst doing research, we came across a lot of "how to videos" on how to make modern witch bottles! It is very cool and amazing that people still practice it today!
The mills must have been used as a means to power a bellows for a foundry and this is why the previous mills caught fire. Glass slag results from the extraction of iron from the sillica rich iron ore in the refining process. If the foundry furneces were used for processing iron ore, then it woupd be easy to fire pottery too.
I think you’re deserving of credits.. if you hadn’t identified it, it could have been discarded. The contents could have been trashed.. You’re amazing people. Thank you for your vids
WOW! JUST WOW! I'm so impressed with you Ladies. To think they had this much confidence in you as to allow you to carry out an archaeological dig. You are AMAZING! Congratulations!
You may not have “found” the witches bottle, but you “discovered” it. I have to admit I had happy tears in my eyes as you told your story and the folklore of the witches bottle. I am beyond thrilled this discovery happened to you …. you deserve it and I can’t wait to hear the rest of the story. 🥰🥰
Thank you so much Karyn! It was a very special find for sure! The hairs on my arms stood up when I realised what it was exactly for sure!! :)
So impressive! Who needs Time Team when we have Kate and Fleur? I agree with Karyn - you didn't find it, but you definitely did discover it. Before you wonderful ladies, they had an anonymous ceramic bottle. Now, they have a witch bottle!
As a librarian and a historian myself, this has been on my bucketlist for 30 plus years; to do is discover something very cool or curate something important to history. Wowza ladies. So Amazing, You are so blessed and privileged to have done this. This makes me so happy to have someone I know have this opportunity!
I hope you get your wish. Carry on and explore. Watching in Oklahoma, Barb. What an incredible discovery.
As a member of the first Chicago bottle Club I can truly say that we are happiest when we're down in the dumps great video I wish I could visit sometime here in the states we lack the age that you have there Happy Hunting
We're sorry that comments were disabled... we don't know how we managed to do that, Happy Halloween! K&C
a mystery about a mystery...
@@northernerinnc3179 Halloween is a mysterious night haha!!!
It must have been witchcraft
How very fascinating! You both were destined to bring this old bottle into the light. 😊
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! What a synchronicity that you two would be lead there and ha e the chance to see and identify the bottle! Congratulations!!!
Wonderful job you two! I’m so excited you were able to contribute to the history of the college and the world! 😉
its possible that the slag glass being a hard material could of been used for foundation support when the mill was built
That is a very plausible explanation, like hardcore :)
yes . the area where i live was once surrounded by foundries and where the old houses and factory buildings where you can still find lots of slag glass on the site
WOW, this is so cool that you two discovered and identified this rare treasure. I'm so happy it was you. I can't wait to hear the rest of this story. Congratulations.
Thank you so much! Strangely I think we were meant to find it (sorry that sounds a bit odd haha) It is just the way the events all lined up :)
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers I don't think that sounds odd. I agree, you were meant to discover what it was. After all, you had the research knowledge to know what it was. Congratulations again.❤
Fantastic! What a blast!
Thank you Leone!
Wow! It's hard to imagine anything ever being "normal" again after that whole experience you shared.
I felt your excitement and was in awe of what you knew of that item, Fleur and, especially close to this story as Kate told me I was the first person she shared that the Museum of London was involved with a discovery of some kind! Kudos, Kate and Fleur! You have surpassed yourselves!
It was difficult to keep it secret for so long for sure :) :)
So cool! I know it's not your normal type of video but I think you all did a fantastic job. Have fun.
Thank you so much! We were a little worried as it si different! :) :)
Way to go ladies a very important identification and addition to history. Congratulations.
Al, NJ, USA
Wow - you ladies are wonderful, knowledgeable seekers of the past and their treasures.
Thank you so much! Social history and folklore are fascinating subjects to learn about always :)
May I suggest that you do more “off piste” videos when the opportunity arises rather than just the normal formulaic mudlarking videos as it was very interesting.
Thank you! We would love to make more films like this but they are not always very popular. Occasionally we make different films regardless as they are just too fun to make haha This year Mudmas (when we post a video everyday for 12 days up to Xmas) will be lots of films like this and crafts :)
Wow! That was amazing! So excited for you all! Can’t wait to hear about the x-rays, and what they reveal.
Thank you Elizabeth! We can't wait to share what we learn from the x-rays with you!
The story of the witches bottle was brilliant great video.
Thank you! :)
This video was fascinating. How wonderful for you both, it must have made your day to discover the contents of the Witches bottle...I am delighted it was you who had this joy. Very well done!!🤗😘
How interesting and exciting!!
Thank you okskookumbabe!
What an exciting and fabulous experience!!! Congratulations on your identification. I'm really proud of you gals!
Thank you so much :)
So much history in that schools grounds. How exciting for you and well done on identifying the bottle as a witches. x
Thank you so much! It is odd how it all happened :) :)
Love the history. You should do videos on your finds .
That is amazing. Thank you for taking us there, sharing the video and sharing your knowledge. Getting credit for helping identify archeological finds is incredible. Happy Halloween! 🎃
Thank you! We are very excited about the whole process :)
Profound and exciting! I can't wait for the x-ray information! Thank you so much for including us!
We were very excited to take you all along :)
Absolutely superb result. Such a fascinating find. Well done. You should both write a book about folklore and witchcraft xx
Maybe one day that would be fun! :)
Great video, how exciting and interesting for you, look forward to the updates.
Thank you Catherine! We can't wait to share what we learn with you
Hi ladies, Mills were often a part of Iron works. The water wheel was used to power giant hammers to crush the Iron ore and make it ready for smelting. Water wheels also powered the bellows at most furnace sites in the early days.
Eventually, steam power took over and the mills became redundant.
Big hugs,
Louie Xx
Hello Louie! Thank you so much for that information! We don't know much about Mills but this really helps! The mystery of the slag seems to have been solved! Big Hugs Kate & Fleur x
What a Wonderful event!
To think you helped identify the bottle for what it was and what it was used for!
Congratulations!
Thank you Lisa! It was an amazing experience
What a wonderful experience
We are excited to see exactly was is in the bottle too! :)
Such an amazing discovery. It will be so interesting to find out what is inside when it's been x-rayed. Also, I have learned so many things when you tell your stories. Thanks so much Kate and Fleur.
Thank you so much Beate! We are very curious too about the contents of the bottle! It is all fascinating :)
Congratulations Ladies,,All your years digging & burrowing in all weathers, have not been in vain,,,👏
Thank you Ste! It certainly feels like that!
Congratulations on the discovery of the witch bottle in the school's collection! I love the format of the video as well.
Thank you so much! We were a little worried as this film is so different to our others :)
Thank you for sharing all your adventures with all of us! Kate you are a smart girl,few more years and you might be an expert on most things found mudlarking!
Thank you! We keep learning all the time, which is one of the fun parts of mudlarking :)
How exciting!🎃🙋♀️❤❤
Thank you Margaret! It was so exciting!
Thanks very much for that bit of history. Wow!
Thank you Joanne!
Excellent! Well researched and well presented. I have always had a love of Rochester castle ever since the 1950's when we used to cycle down the A2 from Gravesend to Rochester (I guess it was a quieter road then). Thank you both.
Glad you enjoyed, we visit Rochester a lot as it is quite local to us,it is a great place for history :)
Wonderful discovery. Congratulations.👍👍👍👍👍👌
Thank you blues in g music!
Congratulations! How exciting to have helped to positively identify the witches bottle! You ladies are amazing! I love all your videos and can't wait for your next videos!
Loyal fan from Michigan. 🎃🐦🇺🇸
Thank you so much Deborah! It was very exciting for sure :) :)
How exciting!!
Thank you Tracy!
What a great discovery you two.So happy that you got the recognition. Love the story.thank you
Thank you so much :)
Congrats on making the discovery! That is an amazing thing, I hope they can find out more during the xray. Also that was really cool to see the collection of what else was found on the property, I like the almost whole bellamine jug...
The collection was wonderful! It was so much fun looking through it all! Thank you :)
Amazing! I'm so glad you two were the ones to discover the contents. Very talented historical detectives 😂 You are always dressed so wonderfully in your period outfits which adds to the magic and those gardens look so wonderful! With the cork missing, perhaps they took pity on the witch 🤔
Thank you Richard! I had not thought about us looking period haha I think we have sort of morphed into that over the years of mudlarking! Maybe they did take pity on the witch that would be nice! :)
thank you for sharing this and all the information you are sharing. Congrats to you both.
Thank you jmarie!
Bravo! Congratulations! Well done!! So happy for your historic discovery! Thoroughly enjoyed. Keep on searching. 😊 Can’t wait to see future news on this witch bottle. How appropriate for Halloween!🎃
Thank you! It really had to be our Halloween film for sure :)
A little creepy, though.
Really enjoyed the video, iv never heard of a anti witch bottle before watching your video 🧙♀️🧙
Thank you :)
So fun and exciting it must have been.Thanks for sharing
Thank you Ciera! It was so much fun and so exciting!
WOW! Congratulations Kate & Fleur how wonderful that you had the sight/sense to know what you were holding in your hands without even having looked inside yet. I am thrilled for you and must admit that when I first happened upon your channel quite a long time ago now I was slightly taken aback, it was as if I was watching wood nymphs or fairies or good witches sharing something wonderful and more than a bit special it took watching quite a lot of your content before realizing you are truly your very own perfectly unique and fun lovely spirits the joy you have from your finds is the joy you share. Thank You as always for your lovely and beautiful work.
Thank you so much! Love the idea of being a wood nymph or fairy and thank you for watching x
Congratulations on this amazing discovery. So happy for you both to be a part of its story.
Thank you so much!
Thoroughly enjoyed this video - a fascinating history. Well done ladies for recognising what the jug actually is. Thank you for sharing............. can't wait for the X- results. 💚
Thank you so much! We are excited to see what the bottle holds too! :)
Congratulations! Now You are part of archeology forever.
Thank you Maris! It is a privilege to have been a part of this discovery
WOWWOW!!! a witches bottle.never heard of that,how strange,people were weird,but they believed in that,and so many women were burnt at the stake or drowned for being witches,just because they made healing potions
Thank you Annie! It is sad to think how many women suffered for simply trying to help, it is an especially dark piece of history
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers Yep,and they were women,My mum used to burn blessed olive when there was a thunder storm.it worked,so was she a witch????And only Monks would tend to the sick,no doctors in medieval times,why were they not condemed,just because they were holy men???Still lots of people nowerdays say they are witches,
This was so incredible, Fleur & Kate! Your excitement at the revelation of what was held at the College was palpable. It was fortuitous that you immediately knew what you were holding. How marvelous that you brought this history to light -- literally and figuratively. Loved that moment -- can hardly wait to see what else is determined by the Museum of London. Great reporting! And that Bartmann jug top and neck that you reunited was splendid! That must have been a magical day! xx
Thank you so much! It was definitely was a magical day! We are excited to see what the Museum can find out! :) :)
Incredible! Thank you for sharing this magical story.
Thank you for watching Lori!
This must have been so exciting for you. Just to be in this amazing place with so much history is awesome. Great discovery! So happy for you.
Thank you so much :)
Absolutely fantastic! Congratulations. What an incredible discovery! I absolutely LOVE history and LOVED this video. Can't wait to see this divine witches bottle x-rayed! xx Teresa❤🇦🇺
Thank you Vintage Dreams! We really enjoyed making this film, so it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed it. We can't wait to see what the x-ray reveals and to share it with you all x
Amazing archaeological detective work to have discovered that the bottle was a witches bottle! Well done! Great Halloween find! 🧙♀️❤
Thank you superbellabeau! We did feel a little like "archaeological detectives"
Wow, you identified the witch bottle, congratulations, without your input that would have sat there forever undiscovered as a witch bottle, you should be very proud of yourselves, well done, a great tale beautifully put together. Regarding the iron slag, water mills were very often used to drive hammers for metal working, this was often as an offshoot of a mill that might be for fulling or even making flour. An extension of the drive shaft could drive belts and an oval drive would lift and drop the hammer at an very fast pace. Just a thought as most metal work was produced close to where it was to be used. Great opportunity that really paid off ladies.
Oh my goodness that could be the answer. I was confused because the Mill was definitely for flour but what you say could explain the slag! Thank you so much! :) :)
How brilliant this recording is.
A protection indeed....
Great video!! Congratulations on this discovery.
Thank you Barbara!
Astonishing find. I am so amazed and proud of you. Thank you for sharing this magnificent find. Bravo. I immediately went and read about your discovery and was astonished all over again.
Thank you so much! It was definitely an amazing bit of history to hold and discover! :)
What a thrill! Great story and very impressive that you were credited:)
Thank you Kathi! We feel very privileged to have been credited :)
great video , what a great find ,
Congratulations on seeing what no one saw before.
Thank you! It is odd how that happened :)
Oh wow, this video really made me happy. I used to live in Chatham right next door to Rochester! I spent most of my free time wandering around Rochester for the history and architecture and just the special feeling of the place. I believe Ann of Cleves met Henry V111 for the first time in Rochester....it did not go well! The Witches bottle is amazing! what a discovery! Brilliant video Ladies 😃💗 x
Thank you again Amanda! Rochester is a very beautiful place, to think we've spent so much time there whilst this find was lying undiscovered. There are so many amazing buildings in Rochester!
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers I love it and fingers crossed I will be visiting there next year 😃 x
@@amandabell8827 How exciting! Please let us know when you are in the area! We often Mudlark in spots near Rochester, and we'd love to go Mudlarking with you! :D
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers Seriously?!!! I would love that! I will let you know as soon as my travel plans are made. Thank you! 😃 x
@@amandabell8827 We had always planned to ask you to meet up when we were next in Yorkshire! You have always been one of our best supporters, and we will never forget what you did for us with Milliput! We also love mudlarking with other people
What an amazing discovery 😊 a witches bottle with contents. Can't wait to find out more about it😊. Thank you for sharing and Happy Halloween 🎃
Thank you Deb! Glad you enjoyed it! We can't wait to share what we learn with you
That is the most amazing thing to identify!! And look at the whole clay pipes and that medieval pottery - stunning treasures hidden away in the museum.... Really enjoyed the history of witches bottles! Happy Halloween xo
Thank you Nicole & Craig! It was such a wonderful few days, when we first saw all of the finds, we were amazed by how many there were, and the beauty of them. But then we saw the witch bottle, and the excitement was almost overwhelming, haha
Happy Halloween!
That is amazing about the witch bottle find. It's a good bet that the school was grateful that you two came by to let them know what they had in storage. Absolutely fascinating. When you found all the unexplained slag it reminded me of something I saw from Absolute History about lead mining during the Tudor period. According to this program the miners used to build temporary furnaces, and then temporary forges called black ovens or something like that, to smelt and refine the lead ore. I just wonder if it might have been something related to that practice since there wasn't a known forge in that area? It's certainly a curious thing. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! I am not sure there was so much slag there must have been something happening at that location! :)
If the glass was found on the paths. I have noticed in many foot paths etc they're using old bottle dump material to cover the foot paths.
It just goes to prove that a college or formal school education, does not "be all or end all". And that having the knowledge from the folktales and history of your beautiful island is a true treasure of its own.
Thank you Mary! You are very right! Our love of all things folklore and tales really paid off this time, we try to make sure to teach Oscar all aspects of history
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers I'm sure he is soaking up every bit. And he has really grown very tall this year!
What an amazing discovery by you both, so interesting. It must have been a dream to search the grounds piecing together the history. I'm helping at my first archeological dig soon which will be interesting. Thank you for sharing yours and the bottles story and I look forward to seeing what the X-rays and further research show x
Wow that will be so exciting! Hope you find something amazing! Thank you Charlotte :)
That is such an incredible discovery by you both! Well done & congratulations!
Thank you Carolyn! It was very exciting
How exciting for you to be credited with the identification of the witch bottle! They are very interesting items! As you probably know they were usually placed near an entrance to a property, or near doorways, in the corners points, north, south, east, and west to ward off ill will or curses aimed at a certain person. It is thought that the cure would go to the jar because of the personal items placed within and be caught there. They are strong magic. I have heard of several being found on property here in the states, several all in one spot, the thought was they had to be “refreshed “ on occasion. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Catherine! We have learnt so much whilst researching these amazing bottles, and thank you for that information! There has been speculation that the portion of Bartmann jug we found, could have also been a witch bottle, because, as you said, there have been accounts of multiple witch bottles being found together, so that would be exciting, but unfortunately we will never know if it was or not
Wow! What an amazing discovery. What fun to be able to be part of that historical find. Congrats! 😀
Thank you FLSueL! We feel very privileged to have been a part of this discovery
Well done ladies great discovery super spot and a very informative video ...
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you :)
Truly amazing video. So glad that you were credited for revealing what this items true purpose was. I love when you do these types of videos. Thank you for such an informative bit of weird history
Blimey thats a turn up for the books 😊 you were both in your element, maybe you could come up with a similar bottle. As if one were made I would buy it and do the honours then bury it as well. 😁
Wow, ladies! Never underestimate the sharp eyes of passionate amateur historians. I hope this opens more doors for you.🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
Thank you Jody! Our niche interests did come in handy this time, we have met some wonderful people during this process!
Wonderful for you two, for the college, for history
Thank you Karyn! Everyone involved is very excited about this discovery, and what we can learn about the history of Witch Bottles from it
The witches bottle is so cool! Great call Fleur and Kate! Identifying the bottle is wonderful!
Thank you Shari! It was an amazing experience
I’m late to the game, viewing this, but…man…it gave me shivers! Huge congratulations on your amazing discovery!
Absolutely amazing archeological find.
This is so amazing! My favorite things - minatures archeology and folklore in one video! You two are amazing!!❤
You are not just the discoverer of a witch bottle; you are a part of history now! Lovely find ladies...be well from Washington state USA
Thank you Adrianne! It is such a privilege to be a part of this bottles history
Congrats on identifying that awesome witch bottle! Looking forward to seeing what's all in it!
Thank you Snarkycard! We can't wait to find out what is in it, and to share it with everyone!
That must have been one of the highlights in your life to identify that as well as hold it. Well done.
Thank you Kate! It really was a once in a lifetime experience to be a part of this discovery and as you said, to hold it
Fantastic video Girls excellent article on the witch bottle
Thank you Brian!
So exciting!!! Fantastic identification! The slag glass might have arrived there in imported soil from another location maybe? Thanks for sharing 🌼🌸🌼
Thank you! It could have been brought in a hardcore possibly :)
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers yes, absolutely 👌
Perhaps the slag glass came from fill, that was dug up near an ironworks, to level up the land. still watching!
Wow, what a bottle discovery. Kept hitting replay to see the inside. Do you think the Museum of London will do a DNA on the contents? Great video ladies. Have a great week.
Thank you Denise! We have uploaded still pictures of the inside on our instagram, We are hoping for some DNA testing, but because it was uncorked for so long, there is a chance the contents have been contaminated, but fingers crossed!
Fleur (and Kate, as well), you were born to narrate.
Wow what great finds. Spooky 👍🎆🎃🧄👻
Thank you Steven!
What an amazing discovery! Congratulations Fleur and Kate 🤩🤗🥳
If you want to know what it is...ask a Mudlark. Maybe Archaeological teams should include a Mudlark or 2 from now on, just in case. 😉😊
Thank you Angela! We do have quite a niche knowledge of things, haha
@@MudlarkingWithKitCaboodlers Well i think you're brilliant and i love watching your shows. 😊❤
How awesome to be able to enlighten the academias on a witch bottle! Congratulations on your amazing film about this subject. Can’t wait to see the follow up information discovered from this find.
Thank you GremlinGal! It was an amazing experience and we can't wait to share what we learn with you
How exciting to be credited with the discovery!
Thank you Tanya! It is a privilege to have been credited
Many witches still make those bottles even today. Very cool. 👍💀🕯🎃
Whilst doing research, we came across a lot of "how to videos" on how to make modern witch bottles! It is very cool and amazing that people still practice it today!
The mills must have been used as a means to power a bellows for a foundry and this is why the previous mills caught fire. Glass slag results from the extraction of iron from the sillica rich iron ore in the refining process. If the foundry furneces were used for processing iron ore, then it woupd be easy to fire pottery too.
I think you’re deserving of credits.. if you hadn’t identified it, it could have been discarded. The contents could have been trashed.. You’re amazing people. Thank you for your vids
Thank you Charlie! It is amazing to be a part of this discovery!
WOW! JUST WOW! I'm so impressed with you Ladies. To think they had this much confidence in you as to allow you to carry out an archaeological dig. You are AMAZING! Congratulations!
Thank you Sapphonymph! It was such an amazing few days, we feel very privileged that we were able to do it
Wow, it's as if it were waiting there for you! Congratulations, on solving the mystery and being a part of its history now.
Thank you Krystal! It does feel like it was meant to be, a once in a lifetime experience