Archaeologist Explores Kent Witch Trials
A talk by Wayne Perkins at Sheppey Little Theatre will delve into Kent's history of witchcraft, while Perkins' own background is rooted in archaeology and research into medieval graffiti. The event takes place on Friday, 6 November 2026, in Sheerness.
On Friday, 6 November 2026, Wayne Perkins will give a talk at Sheppey Little Theatre in Sheerness, exploring the history of witch trials in Kent.
What will people learn from this talk? The talk, titled 'Kent in 6 Witch Trials', will combine survey, local case studies, and examination of key witchcraft trials in the county to paint a picture of seventeenth-century Kent, highlighting the fact that Kent had the second-highest number of witchcraft indictments in England.
Who is behind this talk? Wayne Perkins is an archaeologist with over twenty years' experience, having worked on excavations in France and the UK, and now undertaking historic building surveys and supervising urban excavations in the City of London.
Why is this talk worth attending? With his extensive research into medieval and historic graffiti, apotropaic symbols, and intentionally concealed objects within buildings, Perkins' talk will offer a unique insight into Kent's history of witchcraft, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
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