NHER 36971 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
Metal detecting in 1999 recovered a medieval lead seal matrix with the Latin inscription for 'Seal of William son of Roger'.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG33SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KNAPTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1999. Found by eye whilst metal detecting.
Medieval seal matrix. Lead, flat with unpierced lug on reverse and projecting slightly from edge. Circular, 38mm, four-petalled flower.
:SIGIL'-WIL-FIL'-ROGERI
(Seal of William son of Roger).
A very robust matrix, weighing 80.5g (2.84oz), 5.5mm thick, edge with rounded underside.
CAST.
A. Rogerson (NLA), 14 February 2002.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
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
Feb 3 2011 2:52PM