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Findspot record TR 23 NW 107 - Medieval seal matrix fd
Summary
Lead matrix of a seal, found on or near the downs by Caesar's Camp, Folkestone. Discovered during drainage operations. It has a lion passant and inscribed +SIGILLVM SECRETI. It bears some resemblance to a seal of the time of Henry II (1216-1272).
Location
| Grid reference | TR 20 37 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
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Full Description
Lead matrix of a seal, found on or near the downs by Caesar's Camp (TR 214379), Folkestone. Discovered during drainage operations. It has a lion passant and inscribed +SIGILLVM SECRETI (see illustration card). It bears some resemblance to a seal of the time of Henry II (1216-1272). It was exhibited by H S Cowper at a meeting ot the Soc. of Antiquarieson 18 May 1911. (1)
<1> PSA 2nd Series 23 1909-1911 469-470 illus (OS Card Reference). SKE48822.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1>XY SKE48822 OS Card Reference: PSA 2nd Series 23 1909-1911 469-470 illus. [Mapped feature: #45605 Find, ]
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 19 2024 4:09PM