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Findspot record TQ 77 SE 33 - 13th century lead seal, from 14 Walters Road, Hoo St.Werburgh
Summary
A 13th century lead seal found at Walters Road, Hoo St.Werburgh in 1977. The inscription reads: Seal of Thomas le Bot, with Lombardic Es and H and a Roman M. There is a central eight foil design on the face whilst the back has a plain projection across half the diameter.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 7808 7266 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ77SE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | HOO ST WERBURGH, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TQ 7808 7267 - 14 Walters Road] (1) On loan to Rochester Museum is a lead seal found by Mr J V Tree of 14 Walters Road in the garden of that address in July 1977. The diameter of the seal is 7/8in and the height is 5/16in. The inscription reads: Seal of Thomas le Bot, with Lombardic Es and H and a Roman M. There is a central eight foil design on the face whilst the back has a plain projection across half the diameter. Dated to the thirteenth century (2) and site photograph (3).
<1> OS 1:2500 1969 (OS Card Reference). SKE48211.
<2> Arch Cant 94 1978 263 (L R A Grove) (OS Card Reference). SKE36183.
<3> 1946, Photograph (Photograph (Print)). SWX9421.
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2021 5:07PM