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Description: | Flat annular disc, made of silver, inscribed on both sides.Similar hawking vervels or hawk rings dating to the 17th century have been reported under the Treasure Act.See for example 2007T305 from Emneth, Norfolk (NMS-2C1204, acquired by Norwich Castle Museum) and 2003T58 from King's Somborne, Hampshire (HAMP3205, returned to the finder).The inscription, 'Sr Robert Lee of Bilseley' likely refers to one of three generations of the Lee family who shared that name and title and who resided in Billesley from the turn of the 17th Century through to the late 1600s. The third Sir Robert Lee of Billesley lived from 1602 to 1659. This information comes from British History Online; for more details on the Lee family or the parish of Billesley, following the link to their website.
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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