NHER 13426 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval seal
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Summary
A copper alloy seal, dating from the 16th century, bearing the legend 'Depwade in Norfolk', and a motif of a Tudor rose. The seal may have belonged to an official of Depwade Hundred.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL98SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRETTENHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1977.
Found with metal detecting on north bank of river.
Copper alloy thumb seal ring: device is crowned Tudor rose and legend DEPWADE IN NORFOLKE.
Possibly 16th century from similarity to coins, and perhaps official seal of Hundred of Depwade.
Find said to have been covered in "barnacles" when found.
See (S1).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Mar 29 2022 8:17AM