Find Spot record WCB 108 - Medieval seal impressions, Blacksmith Green
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Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 14 65 (1000m by 1000m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM16NW |
| Civil Parish | WETHERINGSETT-CUM-BROCKFORD, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Seal impression of seal found (metal detecting?) by (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s):- pointed oval shape, central device of a bird wounding itself in the chest above a nest containing three chicks. Surrounding inscription reads: +SVM PELLICANVS DEI, `I am the pelican of God'. The device & inscription refer to the legend of the pelican feeding its young on its own blood, this being taken as a parallel for Christ's sacrifice for humanity, thus `the pelican of God' is Christ. Probably C14 (S1).
For further seals from (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s) area see WCB 031 & WCB 032.
Formerly recorded as WCB MISC
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Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:35AM