NHER 28175 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal
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Summary
In 1990 a metal detectorist found a broken 14th century seal matrix. It is decorated with a bird in a hand and has a message that could say 'Alas I am caught'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG20SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOWE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1990. Metal detecting.
Broken circular seal matrix. 14th century, with facetted handle (loop broken off). Bird in hand motif, legend probably whimsical, perhaps in French (?... SV PRIS = am caught, from something like 'Alas I am caught'.
Compare with (S1).
Polaroid (S2) NCM.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
W. Milligan (NCM), 9 May 1990.
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 3 2011 12:28PM