Element record L5377 - Medieval seal from Welbeck

Summary

FINDSPOT (Medieval)

Location

Grid reference SK 57399 73200 (point)
Map sheet SK57SE
District Bassetlaw
Civil Parish Welbeck, Bassetlaw

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A Med seal was found when widening the lake at Welbeck in 1793 (2).
It is made of silver with a gem which may have been cut in the C2 or C3 AD. The lettering on the silver mounting is C12 or early C13, and the seal is now in the BM. (1)
No additional information. (3)


<1> Soc of Ants of London, 1925, Antiquaries Journal, pp 289-90 (Published document). SNT77.

<2> Harrod W, 1801, The History of Mansfield and its Environs (Published document). SNT750.

<3> Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Published document: Soc of Ants of London. 1925. Antiquaries Journal. 5. pp 289-90.
  • <2> Published document: Harrod W. 1801. The History of Mansfield and its Environs.
  • <3> Personal comment: Colquhoun FD. 1974. Pers Comm.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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