Record Details

NHER Number:16474
Type of record:Find Spot
Name:Medieval seal matrix

Summary

Metal detecting here in 1980 recovered a medieval circular seal matrix. This example was intended for personal use and had a fleur-de-lys in the centre along with an inscription.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TL 95 87
Map Sheet:TL98NE
Parish:ROUGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Full description

1980. Found with metal detector.
12th/13th century circular seal (personal, without arms; fleur-de-lys in centre). Seal of Henry son of Roger (legend: S HENR FIL ROGERI).
Identified by S. Margeson (NCM) June 1980.
S. Margeson (NCM) June 1980.

Falls within site NHER 34987.

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds

  • SEAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

---Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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