NHER 37196 (Find Spot record) - Medieval copper alloy seal matrix (Whissonsett, poorly located)

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Summary

Metal detecting in 1997 recovered a medieval copper alloy seal matrix from the parish of Whissonsett. The exact location of this discovery is unclear.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet Not recorded
Civil Parish WHISSONSETT, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

No mapped location recorded.

1997. Metal detecting.
Medieval seal matrix recorded by Val Fryer, as evidenced in writing on minigrip containing cast. There is no detail of find spot or description and only wax cast survives. Quality of die indicates that it was copper alloy.
Pointed oval, 27 x 18mm, bearded and capped bust facing left, a star above the haed and to left of neck.
+CAPVT*SERVI*DEI
The head of God's servant.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 15 May 2002.

Associated Sources (0)

  • SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Apr 12 2020 12:49PM

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