NHER 17356 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal matrix and Romano-British lock pin
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Summary
In 1981 a medieval lead seal matrix was found during digging in the allotment here. It was circular in shape with a plain reverse and no handle. However, the seal imprint survived intact and was clearly legible. In 2009 a Romano-British lock pin was found in this location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF83NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SOUTH CREAKE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
May 1981. Found in digging allotment.
Medieval lead circular seal; plain reverse, no handle. SIGILLVM BONI RIDERE(?).
13th century.
Casts taken by NCM.
Photograph in file.
Newspaper report in file.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) May 1981.
S. Margeson (NCM) May 1981.
June 2009. Chance find.
Roman lock pin.
See description in file.
E. Darch (NLA), 29 October 2009.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- PIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Jun 21 2017 8:44AM