NHER 15488 (Find Spot record) - Lead papal seal of Martin IV
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1979 recovered a lead papal seal of Martin IV, who was pope between 23 November 1281 and 28 March 1285.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
October 1979. South side River Ingol by footpath. Found with metal detector 6 inches (15cm) deep.
Lead papal seal of Martin IV (23 November 1281-28 March 1285). Obverse reads: MAR TINVS PP IIII.
Reverse: SP PP above lions head left and human head right, cross between.
Seen by KLM.
Edges of seal are cut away, remainder is 3.5cm diameter.
Compiled by R. Trett, 1979.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Feb 2 2011 5:13PM