Post-Medieval — Late 16th century-early 17th century
Animal remains, chicken
Dead chicken. It was recovered from a first floor chimney recess in Lauderdale House, Highgate, in association with three other chickens (two were strangled and two had suffocated), plaited hemp, a Borderware candlestick, a glass tazza and two shoes. This is the most complete 'builder's sacrifice' known from London. Objects like shoes, clothing, other domestic items and dead animals were sometimes deliberately concealed inside houses to act as lucky charms and protection against harmful spirits.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- L21/7
- Object name:
- animal remains, chicken
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- late 16th century-early 17th century
- Material:
bird, skin (untanned), bone
- Measurements/duration:
- L 165 mm, W 100 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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