NHER 35137 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG12NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SALLE, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
October to November 1999. Metal detecting.
Identified by H. M. Geake (NCM).
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with hexagonally facetted conical handle rising to a pierced lozengiform terminal. The die is circular and 18mm in diameter, and is engraved with a hawk on top of another bird. The legend reads *ALAS IE SV PRIS (alas I am caught). I haven't heard the suggestion that the arrow points to the caught bird to indicate who is speaking before, but this legend does indeed tend to end with an arrow. This is a lover's seal. 14th century.
(S1) and Cast.
K.Hinds (NLA), 25 February 2000.
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 (1)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 12 2025 10:22AM