NHER 28785 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seals
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Summary
A medieval seal matrix and an impression from a different seal matrix were found before 1991. The impression depicts a squirrel and the legend 'I CRAKE NOTIS' (I crack nuts).
The 15th century seal matrix depicts a book press and the legend 'S'EMUS THOME. DE. FRISSORLO'. The exact nature and location of this discovery are unclear.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORFOLK NO PROVENANCE, -, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Pre 1991.
1. Seal impression, circular, 14th century. Squirrel in centre. Legend 'I CRAKE NOTIS' (I crack nuts).
2. Seal matrix, 15th century, circular, broken handle with collar. Bookpress in centre. Legend : S'EMUS THOME. DE. FRISSORLO. Four dots on face with handle to orientate correctly.
See (S1).
Seen NCM, December 1991.
S. Margeson (NCM), 17 December 1991.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF51667 Photograph: NCC Find Identification and Recording Service. c. 1975-2000. HES Find Polaroid Collection. HES Find Polaroid Collection. polaroid. black and white.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (2)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1400 AD to 1499 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Aug 4 2006 8:58AM