Monument record FAS 074 - Findspot of a Medieval bronze seal matrix

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Summary

Bronze seal matrix - hexagonal with pyramidal handle with suspension loop, found metal detected, see details. Formerly recorded as FAS MISC

Location

Grid reference Centred TL 83 67 (1000m by 1000m)
Map sheet TL86NW
Civil Parish FORNHAM ALL SAINTS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Bronze seal matrix - hexagonal with pyramidal handle with suspension loop. Two doves drinking from a chalice or fountain, inscription *IE SVSEL DAM VRLEL* - `I am a seal of true love'. C14 `banal type'. Impression taken. Said to have been found (metal detecting) `near (see 'Not to be published on web' tab for finder/s and/or findspot/s).

Formerly recorded as FAS MISC

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <S1> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. SAU, Martin E, finds report, FAS Misc, October 1991.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

May 21 2020 8:35AM

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