Record ID: SOM-FBAE42
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A modern lead-alloy disc probably from a four-disc type cloth seal issued by Weres, Matravers & Fox of Wellington, Somerset. One disc survives, with cracks on the inner surface, and with stubs of strips for attachment at opposing ends. The outer surface bears a design stamped in low relief of a shield which at its base breaks through an outer band within which the inscription: WERES MATRAVERS & FOX WELLINGTON. The shield bears the arms of the Were family; its heraldic description is taken from Burke's General Armory and therefore gives tinctures not visible on this monochromatic objec…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd July 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wellington CP', grid reference and parish protected.