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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