Find Spot record MKE 046 - Findspot of a Medieval bronze seal matrix

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Summary

Bronze seal matrix, round, wth a pyramidical handle, pierced. Formerly recorded as MKE MISC

Location

Grid reference TL 963 462 (point) Approximate
Map sheet TL94NE
Civil Parish MONKS ELEIGH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bronze seal matrix, round, wth a pyramidical handle, pierced. Central coat- of-arms (or, on a chevron 3 crescents) with inscription: *S Roberti (surname illegible) armigeri ( the seal of Robert ... esquire). Arms are similar to those of Tothill/Tuthill/Tuttall family, but the surname on the seal looks shorter. Probably C15.
Found with a metal detector (S1).

Formerly recorded as MKE MISC

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. Parish file: finds report sheet.
  • <S1> (No record type): Hindle R per BESMH, 1988.
  • <M2> (No record type): Store: seal impression.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 31 2019 2:33PM

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