NHER 28276 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal
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Summary
Metal detecting in this area during 1990 recovered a 12th or 13th century seal. The inscription on the seal suggests that is was owned by someone called Galfridius.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM49NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HADDISCOE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
November 1990. Metal detecting.
Lead seal matrix; circular loop on edge (broken); fleur de lis in centre (very finely detailed). Inscribed S'GALFRIDIS ?CHORT (seal of Galfridius ? Chort). Personal seal. 12th/13th century.
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM).
D. Gurney (NAU), 22 November 1990.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2011 11:09AM