NHER 4413 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal matrix
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Summary
In 1952 a 15th century bronze matrix seal of Norwich Castle was discovered at this location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF60SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WEREHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1952. In garden.
Bronze matrix seal of Norwich Castle - 15th century.
Inscribed S CASTRI NORWYCI.
See (S1), (S2) and (S3).
Held by NCM.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Copy of press cuttings (S1-S4) in file.
Associated Sources (8)
- --- SNF87263 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Wereham.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TF 60 SE 4.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- <S1> SNF3334 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1952. Seal of Norwich Castle Found in Wereham Garden. 22 October.
- <S2> SNF3515 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1952. The Castle Seal (photograph of wax imprint made from the seal). 25 October.
- <S3> SNF3392 Newspaper Article: The Daily Telegraph. 1952. 15th-Century Seal Found. 23 October.
- <S4> SNF3100 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1988. Castle seal is new mall logo. 2 August.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 14 2016 3:07PM