NHER 33639 (Find Spot record) - Medieval seal matrix
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Summary
In 1998 a copper alloy seal matrix was discovered. It was made around 1300 and bears the legend 'I give greetings to the messenger'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF91NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LONGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1998. Surface find
Pointed oval (29mm by 18mm) seal matrix, copper alloy. Longitudinal ridge ending in pierced lug on reverse. Bird surrounded by pointed oval. Around this a legend + NVNCIO. SALVTEM [I GIVE] greetings to the messenger. About 1300. See (S1).
Identified by A. Rogerson (NLA).
A. Rogerson (NLA), 4 June 1998.
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 69, p 357.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 30 2022 8:39AM