NHER 33932 (Find Spot) - Medieval seal matrix
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1998 recovered an inscribed medieval seal matrix.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIDDLESWORTH, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Full Description
1998.Metal detecting.
Medieval flat elongated lead seal matrix with suspension loop at top. Design in centre is an eight-petalled flower. Legend around reads: S'ISABELF'GEIDVN (Seal of Isabell daughter of Geidun).
(S1), (S2).
Identified by K. Sussams (NCM), September 1998.
Associated Sources (2)
- <S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
- <S2> SNF86467 Article in Serial: Geake, H., Rogerson, A. and Ashley, S. 1999. Medieval Seal Matrices from Norfolk, 1996-1998. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLIII Pt II pp 353-358. no 26, p 355.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Nov 26 2020 10:34AM