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Findspot record TR 12 NW 46 - Seal Matrix found on beach at Dymchurch
Summary
A Vesica shaped lead seal die found on surface at Dymchurch beach.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 106 294 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR12NW |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
| Civil Parish | DYMCHURCH, SHEPWAY, KENT |
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Full Description
A vesica shaped lead seal die was found by J. Horswell on the beach at Dymchurch.
Legend incribed 'S' IOhE FIL GODEFOI' (seal of John son of Godfrey) surrounding eight point design of flower with four petals and four stamens/stigmas. Reverse has fleur de lys in relief and semi circular lug at the top. 30 by 19mm. Thirteenth century (1)(2)
<1> Kelly, D. B., 1987, Archaeological notes from Maidstone Museum (Article in serial). SKE16111.
<2> Romney Marsh Research Trust, 2010, Romney Marsh Research Trust Gazetteer 2010 (Unpublished document). SKE16034.
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Record last edited
May 21 2010 11:24AM