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Description: | A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. It is flat, pointed oval in shape and with an integral suspension loop on the back face. The loop is semi-circular in form with a central circular perforation and is positioned at the top of a slightly raised rectangular band running the length of the seal. The front face of the seal has a central motif depicting what appears to be a monk or priest in prayer within a beaded pointed oval shaped border. Surrounding the central motif is a worn legend that appears to read *S'WI[LL]I[...] WALER[C/G..LL]' suggesting this a personal seal of an individual probably named William. The central motif suggests this individual may have had a link with the church. The seal measures 32.24mm in length, 20.72mm in width, 2.16mm in thickness (excluding loop, 6.76mm including loop), and weighs 6.42g.This is a personal seal for the named individual, probably William (unknown surname), who may have had a connection with the church, perhaps as a monk, priest or similar. It is of Medieval date, probably from the 13th century AD (see Harvey and McGuinness, 1996: pp. 79-80).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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