Monument record FHM 014 - Post Medieval silver seal matrix with the Suffolk Castle, initials IW ans a small crest with a bird
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Summary
Silver seal matrix with the Suffolk Castle (badge of the Sheriff), the initials I W and a small crest with a bird (Wenyeve), indicating that this was the seal of John Wenyeve of Brettenham Hall, Sheriff of Suffolk 1784.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 947 567 (258m by 464m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL95NW |
| Civil Parish | FELSHAM, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Silver seal matrix with the Suffolk Castle (badge of the Sheriff), the initials I W and a small crest with a bird (Wenyeve), indicating that this was the seal of John Wenyeve of Brettenham Hall, Sheriff of Suffolk 1784. Found with a metal detector (S1).
For other Sheriff's seals see Shotley and seal of Sir William Barker of Ringshall, Sheriff 1738 in Moyses Hall Museum.
See also BA.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF23364 (No record type): Wyman W, 1993.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Aug 7 2014 10:02AM