NHER 31951 (Find Spot) - Medieval seal
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Summary
Metal detecting recovered a 13th century lead seal matrix with the legend + S.RICARD 'GEST, (Seal of Richard Gest).
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF93SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FAKENHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Full Description
July 1996. Metal detecting.
Circular lead seal matrix, diameter 26.5mm, no visible means of suspension or attachment. Equal armed cross with 'leaf' shaped arms, pellet in each angle. Legend + S.RICARD 'GEST, 'Seal of Richard Gest'? 13th century.
Ident ified by A. Rogerson (NLA).
D. Gurney (NLA) 9 July 1996.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 13 2006 11:54AM