NHER 28870 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal and post medieval weight
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Summary
Metal detecting recovered a 13th century lead seal matrix and a post medieval 4oz weight of James I. The weight has an unusual rocker arm decoration on the reverse that may be a merchant's mark.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLME HALE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
January 1992. Found with metal detector.
Medieval circular lead seal matrix, 13th century. Rosette in centre. S'ADE'FIL' A--N. No lug or loop on reverse.
4oz weight of James I, stamped with four crosses in circles (to show 4oz), crowned IR, Arms of Norwich. Unusual rocker-arm motif on reverse. ?Merchant's mark.
See (S1).
S. Margeson (NCM), 11 February 1992.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WEIGHT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jul 5 2023 7:49AM