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VERVEL
Unique ID: PAS-B05027
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Flat annular disc, made of silver, inscribed on both sides.
Similar hawking vervels or hawk rings dating to the 17th century have been reported under the Treasure Act.
See for example 2007T305 from Emneth, Norfolk (NMS-2C1204, acquired by Norwich Castle Museum) and 2003T58 from King's Somborne, Hampshire (HAMP3205, returned to the finder).
The inscription, 'Sr Robert Lee of Bilseley' likely refers to one of three generations of the Lee family who shared that name and title and who resided in Billesley from the turn of the 17th Century through to the late 1600s. The third Sir Robert Lee of Billesley lived from 1602 to 1659. This information comes from British History Online; for more details on the Lee family or the parish of Billesley, following the link to their website.
Notes:
The similarity of the lettering on this vervel to that of other examples dated to the 17th Century, and the probable association of this item with a person living in the early 17th century, indicate that it is likely to date from that time as well. As an item made of silver and being older than 300 years old at the time of its recovery, the vervel qualifies as Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.
Ian Richardson
Inscription:
'Sr Robert Lee of Bilseley'
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Warwickshire Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2010T788
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1660
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 12 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 4th March 2010
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2010T788
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
To be known as: Billesley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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