NHER 32803 (Find Spot record) - Medieval lead circular seal matrix
The Norfolk Heritage Explorer is a filtered version of the Norfolk HER intended for casual research. Please contact us to consult the full record.
See also further guidance on using the Norfolk Heritage Explorer website.
Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF71SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PENTNEY, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
April 1997. Metal detector find.
Well made lead circular seal matrix (thickness 4mm, diameter 27mm) with tapering projection on stud at rear (8mm long), behind and slightly within the 'S.R' of the legend. Six-pointed star in centre with crescent moon. 13th/14th century. Legend: S'ROB'IPIST ORIS = Seal of Robert [the] Fisher.
Identified by V.Fryer (NCM). Polaroid held by NCM. See (S1).
A. Rogerson (NLA) 29 May 1997.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF86467 Article in Serial: Geake, H., Rogerson, A. and Ashley, S. 1999. Medieval Seal Matrices from Norfolk, 1996-1998. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XLIII Pt II pp 353-358. no 51, p 356.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Find out more...(1)
Record last edited
Nov 26 2020 11:19AM