Find Spot record HAD 177 - Findspot of a Medieval lead seal matrix
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Summary
Lead seal matrix found in the Toppesfield area of Hadleigh, with a metal detector (S1). Formerly recorded as HAD MISC
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 02 42 (1000m by 1000m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM04SW |
| Civil Parish | HADLEIGH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK |
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Full Description
Lead seal matrix found in the Toppesfield area of Hadleigh, with a metal detector (S1). The matrix is a flat rough oval, with a central fleur-de-lys and surrounding inscription: SIGILL'ALEXANDRI DE TOPES (...) - `the seal of Alexander de Topes (feld ?).
Further circa C17 seals from same field - see Misc PMed.
Formerly recorded as HAD MISC
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
May 21 2020 8:48AM