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Description: | Medieval lead pointed oval personal seal matrix with a slightly sqaushed loop on the reverse. It measures 32.5x22x4.6mm and weighs 12.28g.
The matrix depicts a central eight-pointed star around which is the inscription S'ROBER LA STEPOLLE, perhaps S(igillum) Rober(t) La Stepolle. Possibly Robert (at) the Steeple. If a local man, this could be a reference to the village of Steeple Langford. Or possibly this is referring to a man who built steeples.
On the reverse the line below the loop is prominent.
13th/ 14th century. Inscription: S'ROBER LA STEPOLLE | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Hinds, Katie - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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