Record Details

NHER Number:36971
Type of record:Find Spot
Name:Medieval metal find

Summary

Metal detecting in 1999 recovered a medieval lead seal matrix with the Latin inscription for 'Seal of William son of Roger'.

Images - none

Location

Grid Reference:TG 31 33
Map Sheet:TG33SW
Parish:KNAPTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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.

Monument Types

  • FINDSPOT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Associated Finds

  • SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Protected Status - none

Sources and further reading

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