Note the window hanging on an angle. I understand a classic "witch window" is usually in Vermont and is usually above another roof line. I'm wondering if we can still classify this as a witch window since its from the same period.
Any thoughts on why this window was hung like this - just for ventilation? Was this commonly done, or unique? We haven't found any structural reason beside the low ceiling. It's located on a second floor closet, very low to the floor.
Originally used in Vermont as a means to repel witches. The superstation was that a witch could not fly through a window at a 45 degree angle. Later the witch window was used as a functional way to place a double hung rectangular window into a narrow space between roof lines.
The square window in your picture doesn't appear to be a 'witch window' the purest sense. It appears to simply be an accent window.
45d witch cockblock makes as much sense as literally every other superstitious/religious gooblygook ever created. At least this one gets you extra flair points!
Ok. I'm the pope witch. You can be a cardinal witch.
May 24, 22 4:42 pm ·
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Thank you (this is so funny)! I'm writing a story on historic spooky stories in our town for this fall. This house is in the article already, and I thought the window makes a fun thing to mention. I think I'll mention even if it isn't a true witch window.
1800's NY farmhouse: Is this a witch window?
Note the window hanging on an angle. I understand a classic "witch window" is usually in Vermont and is usually above another roof line. I'm wondering if we can still classify this as a witch window since its from the same period.
Any thoughts on why this window was hung like this - just for ventilation? Was this commonly done, or unique? We haven't found any structural reason beside the low ceiling. It's located on a second floor closet, very low to the floor.
The use of 'witch windows' has two explanations.
Originally used in Vermont as a means to repel witches. The superstation was that a witch could not fly through a window at a 45 degree angle. Later the witch window was used as a functional way to place a double hung rectangular window into a narrow space between roof lines.
The square window in your picture doesn't appear to be a 'witch window' the purest sense. It appears to simply be an accent window.
Freemason Voodoo!
That's the best type of Voodoo. ;P
45d witch cockblock makes as much sense as literally every other superstitious/religious gooblygook ever created. At least this one gets you extra flair points!
It also gives you more daylight! I say we start a religion about witch windows!
Sign me up!
Ok. I'm the pope witch. You can be a cardinal witch.
Thank you (this is so funny)! I'm writing a story on historic spooky stories in our town for this fall. This house is in the article already, and I thought the window makes a fun thing to mention. I think I'll mention even if it isn't a true witch window.
The window could be from a group of evil architects who worship architectural superstations and try to use them in projects. Pure evil! . :D
Good luck with your story! I too would use the for mentioned window as a witch window. Maybe one that repels small witches?
Which window?
Witch window on the left of the pic.
Resident non-builder staring at the window: It’s wrong.
Builder (with beverage in hand): ummm, what?
Resident: the window
Builder: Which
Resident: You know durn well which one
Builder: nervously: which?
Resident (pointing): that one!
Builder (hedging for time): which again?
Resident: the ANGLED ONE!
Builder: Right… Witch!
Resident: don’t sass me
Builder: Really Witch window! I’m being serious
Resident (cold stare): …
Builder: That there is a witch window. It keeps them out.
Resident: Keeps who out?
Builder (confident with the hsutle): Witches!
Resident: Stop Lying!
Builder: Honest!
Resident: Why don’t I see them anywhere else?
Builder (shrugs): Construction methods evolve?…
Pause
Resident: Well, ok then.
Builder walks away- quickly
Neighbor walks up to resident and stares: They put that window in wrong.
Resident: Which?
Neighbor (pointing): That window, there!
Resident (smugly): Ohhh, THAT my friend, is a witch window. You see, construction methods evolve…
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