NHER 8235 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal matrix

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Summary

In 1961 a medieval seal matrix was found in a sugar beet field in Stalham. The matrix depicted a hooded falcon and was probably of 15th or 16th century date.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

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Civil Parish STALHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

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1961. Found in a sugar beet field (no further details).
Seal matrix with hooded falcon on wrist inscribed SWASMODI DE. ?15th - 16th century.
Held by NCM, impressions of seal made.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Medieval. Stalham.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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Record last edited

Sep 11 2013 2:31PM

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