Record ID: IOW-8FBC48
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete circular lead cloth seal (an inner disc) of early sixteenth century date. Part of the top and the bottom of the seal are broken and missing (old breaks). Diameter 36mm and 1.5mm thick. Weight 10.16g. The obverse side was probably decorated but is very worn and illegible. The reverse side has a long T over M surrounded by a laureate. Within the plain border is the inscription, “]FIDELIT[ ]OVIERT[“. The seal is in a fragile condition.
Created on: Tuesday 10th February 2004
Last updated: Thursday 27th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brighstone parish', grid reference and parish protected.