Accession No

TEMP.02616.5


Description

Plaster seal impression of a seal matrix with a pointed oval face. The central design depicts a female figure with a shield of arms on either side: on the left, with three lions passant; on the right, with one lion rampant. The shields of arms overlap into the inscription. The central design is separated from the inscription by beaded groove. The inscription reads 'MARGARETE DE NEVILLE'.


Place

?Europe; British Isles; England


Period

?Medieval ?1138 ?12th century ?Post Medieval


Source

?Babington, P. L. [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

TEMP.02616.5


Cultural Affliation


Material

Plaster


Local Term


Measurements

46mm


Events

Description (Inscription)
Inscription: 'MARGARETE DE NEVILLE'.
Event Date
Author: Esther Laver


Description (Labels & Markings)
Written on the reverse in pencil: 'Margaret Nevill 1138'.
Event Date
Author: Esther Laver


Context (Related Documents)
See 'Report on Collections Research and Cataloguing Project on Post Medieval 'To Be Disposed Of' Material' by David Kay in the archive (Doc.474) for background information.
Event Date 2019
Author: Esther Laver


Description (Physical description)
Plaster seal impression of a seal matrix with a pointed oval face. The central design depicts a female figure with a shield of arms on either side: on the left, with three lions passant; on the right, with one lion rampant. The shields of arms overlap into the inscription. The central design is separated from the inscription by beaded groove. The inscription reads 'MARGARETE DE NEVILLE'.
Event Date 13/2/2024
Author: Esther Laver


FM:309400

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