NHER 39940 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal matrix
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Summary
A medieval seal matrix, decorated with the eagle of St John, found by metal detecting,
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG30NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LINGWOOD AND BURLINGHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
September/October 2003. Metal detecting.
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, hexagonally faceted conical handle with pierced trefoil terminal.
Circular, 22mm.
Eagle (of ?St John) displayed with elaborate cusped border.
In PRINCIPIO ERAT VE (In the beginning was the word (John 1.1)).
Identified S. Ashley (NLA), 23 October 2003.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 20 November 2003.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Apr 3 2020 11:11PM