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Findspot record TQ 65 NE 44 - Lead seal die found at Leybourne
Summary
An incomplete circular lead seal die was found in a field between Leybourne Castle and the A20 road. Two incised circles surround a trefoil and include the letters WILL I RUFFUN -seal of William Ruffun.(?) The reverse of the die has a small handle between two "S"s, one reversed.It is dated to 13th century and is 2.5cm in diameter.
An impression of the die is kept at Maidstone Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 68 57 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ65NE |
| County | KENT |
| District | TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEYBOURNE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Arch Cant 101 1984 378 (D.B.Kelly) (OS Card Reference). SKE34594.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE34594 OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 101 1984 378 (D.B.Kelly). [Mapped feature: #12361 find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jun 7 2021 1:10PM