Find Spot record 0662000000 - E of Breaker's Yard
Summary
Medieval metalwork found in metal-detecting survey
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Undated)
Description
Oval late C12- early C13 (date suggested by Museum of London) lead seal matrix (very high lead content) found in field to E of Breaker's Yard in Aston Clinton by metal detectorist. Identified at BCM. Sun and crescent moon as central motif and inscription - + S(IGILLUM) WALTERI DE MOR, in a mixture of Roman and Lombardic lettering (B3). Is suggested that this may be same person as mentioned in Buckinghamshire Feet of Fines referring to widow of Walt. de Mora (1227) (B2). Seal published in Recs of Bucks (B3).
Sources (3)
- <1>SBC19340 Verbal communication: Babb L & Farley M. 1995. Pers Comm Babb L & Farley M.
- <2>SBC19341 Bibliographic reference: Ed. Hughes M W. C.1942. A Calendar of the Feet of Fines for the County of Buckingham. p58.
- <3>SBC19342 Article in serial: Lamb G C. 1990. Two Medieval Seals in Recs of Bucks Vol 32. p151-2.
Location
| Grid reference | SP 8820 1065 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASTON CLINTON, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (1)
- SEAL MATRIX (13th Century - 1200 AD to 1299 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Metal detecting (EBC15865)
Record last edited
Oct 20 2004 2:20PM
