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CATALOGUE
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SEALS
DEPARTMENT OF MANUSCRITTS
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W. DK G. BIRCH,
Assistant in the Df.pt. of MSS.
VOLUME II.
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NOTICE.
The present volume continues the series of English and
Welsh seals. The descriptions are arranged under the
headings — Local, Princes of Wales, Equestrian, Noble and
other Ladies, and Heraldic — the last class being carried only
to the end of letter F.
The Catalogue is the work of Mr. Walter de Gray Birch,
1st Class Assistant in the Department.
EDWARD SCOTT.
Uept. of MSS.,
20/// A«i;usi, 1S92.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SEALS OF ENGLAND AND WALES— (««//««tviO.
PAGE
Local
I
Wales, Princes of ..
.. 220
Equestrian ..
235
Noble and other Ladies ..
374
Heraldic, A— F
405
LIST OF PLATES.
Plates I. — III. Local Seals.
„ IV. — VIII. Seals of Wales and Chester.
„ IX. — X. Equestrian Seals.
„ XI. Equestrian Seals and Seals of Ladies.
XII. Heraldic Seals.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ENGLAND.
LOCAL SEALS.
ABINGDON, CO. Berks.
4579. [A.D. 1605.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the silver matrix, i^ in. [xxxvii. 53.]
A shield of arms : a cross patonce betw. four crosses
pattees, BOROUGH OF Abingdon.
S * MAIORIS « BALLIVORV « ET «
BVRGENS * ABENDONIE »<«*<«
At the end of the legend a butterfly.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 3, for a difterent seal with same
arms.
ALBEMARLE. {Lands of the Earldom in Yorkshire
and L incolnshire.)
Bailiff of the Honojir.
4580. [A.D. 141 2.] Red : fine. J-^- in. [Slo. ch. xxxiii. 58.]
The Bailiff of the Honour, standing turned to the 1. ; in the
r. h. by a strap, a shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons ;
in the 1. h. a staff. Field diapered lozengy.
* S' BALL' HONORIS ALBIMARL6.
The letters OR in honoris, and AR in Albitnarle are con-
joined.
ALDBOROUGH, or ALDEBURGH, co. Suffolk.
4581. [A.D. 1708.] Red: en placard. ^ x i in. [Add.
ch. 13,640.]
Oval : a three-masted ship of war, with mainsail set, sailing
on the sea to the 1.
«• . ALDBURGHE . ~ . IN . ~ . SVFF.
Cf. .S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 16, for a different seal with
similar design and variant legend.
VOL. II. B
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ALNWICK, CO. Northumberland.
4582. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixx. I.]
Michael the Archangel, with expanded wings, in the 1. h.
a shield of arms charged with an ornamental cross, in the r. h.
a long cross, held obliquely, with which he is piercing the
head of a Dragon under his feet. The Dragon is set on a
carved mount or corbel.
© S' COMVNe BURGI ■DG ALNEWIKe «
The letters UR of Burgi are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
ALVERSTOKE LIBERTY, co. Southampton.
4583. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2y^ in.
[xxxvi. 185.]
St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, seated on a carved
throne, slightly turned to the r, with mitre, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff curved outwards, in the 1. h. a book. Feet on a
projecting foot-board. Field replenished with pierced roses
and cinquefoils.
© SIGILL' • COMVNe : HOMINVM • PRIORIS :
SCI SWITHVNI De ALWAReSTOKe.
The letters N are reversed : the letters PR and OR in
prioris, TH and UN in Swithuni, DE in de, and AL and OK
in Alwarestoke, are respectively conjoined.
Beaded borders.
The living of this parish is a rectory in the peculiar juris-
diction of the Bishop of Winchester. See Lydd.
Jonrn, Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. xlii., 1886, p. 130 ; ArcA. Journ.
vol. Winchester, 1846, p. in.
ANDOVER, CO. So7ithampton'.
4584. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \-^ x
l-i- in. [Ixiii. 78.]
Oval : on a mount a lion of England statant guardant
beneath a tree.
ft SlGlLL'. COMMVNE • VILLE ■DE • ANDEVER.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 34.
LOCAL SEALS.
Mayor, Aldennen and Councillors.
4585. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| x
l| in. [Ixiii. 79.]
Rectangular with rounded corners : on a mount a lion
statant guardant with tail extended, beneath a tree.
MAYOR ALDERMEN & COUNCILLORS OF THE BOROUGH
OF ANDOVER.
Uncertain Seal.
4586. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
i-i in. [Ixiii. 80.]
A shield of arms : three fusils in fess. Crest on a helmet
and mantling, on a wreath two maces in saltire.
Carved border.
APPLEBY, CO. Westmorland.
Corporation.
4587. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 2J- in.
[D. C, F. 631, 632.]
p. On an elaborately carved symmetrical apple-tree of
seven branches laden with fruit, a shield of Royal Arms of
England for Henry III., who established here a Court of
Exchequer.
© SIGILLVM : COMMVNITATIS : BVRGII : DE : APPILBL
R. The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, on a gridiron over
burning coals, betw. two executioners, at the head and feet.
Overhead a banner-flag, charged with the Royal Arms of
England, and a demi-angel, issuing from clouds on the r.,
with expanded wings, carrying up the soul of the Saint in a
cloth. In the field under the banner-flag three estoiles, and
over the head of the executioner on the 1. an apple, slipped.
* HIC • lACET :• LAVRENCIVS • IN • CRATICVLA : POSITVS »
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. i., p. 37.
Grammar School, A.D. 1574.
4588. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. 2 in
[xxxv. 120.]
£ 2
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A stag tripping or at speed, on a plinth bearing the names of
the principal benefactors :— LANGTON • SPENSER ■for Robert
Langton, and Dr. Miles Spencer. The field replenished with
elegant and conventional foliage and flowers.
^ SIGILLVM * APPELBIAN/E « SCHOL/E * HARTLEY.
The name Hartley is in reference to Rainold Hartley,
benefactor, A.D. 1589.
4589. Another, [xlvii. 739.]
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 694 ; Laing's MS.
Catal., No. 299.
ARUNDEL, CO. Sussex.
Burgesses.
4590. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixxii. 73.]
On a fleur-de-lis, slipped on a spiral stem issuing from the
base, a swallow, or hiroiidelle, (by way of rebus on the name
of the town,) rising, contourne, with wings expanded, arms
of Arundel. Across the face of the seal, which appears to
have been cracked, the date "8th September 1835," in a
running hand.
ft + * SIGILLVM 6 BVRGENSIVM sS BVRGI Ti DE si ARVNDEL.
Beaded borders.
Dallaway, History of Western Sussex, vol. ii., p. i ; and New Add.,
p. 207.
ASHBORNE, co. Derby.
Grammar School, A.T). 1585.
4591. Sulph. cast from the matrix ; tinted red. 3^ x 2j
in. [xxxv. 121.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part, on an embroidered dais,
Ou. Elizabeth, enthroned, with crown, sceptre and orb,
overhead a curtained baldachin. At her side a deputation
of the founders kneeling. In base, a view of the interior of
the school, with a body of teachers and scholars.
SIGILLV- LIBERAE • SCHOLAE ■GRAMATICALIS • ELIZABETHAE •
REGINAE • ANGLIAE • IN • VILLA â– DE • ASHBVRNE â– IN â–
COMITATV • DERBIAE.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 206.
4592. Another, [xlvii. 741.]
Lain"'s MS. Catal, No. 274.
LOCAL SEALS.
ASHBURTON, co. Devon.
Provost or Portreeve and Corporation.
4593. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect
impression. i|- in. [Ixi. 50.]
A church-like edifice, with central spire. In the field, on
the r. h. a saltire cross of St. Andrew, patron saint of the
parish church ; on the 1. a tree of three branches. In the
field over the church, on the 1. an cstoile of six points wavy,
on the r. a crescent.
.... [PjRePOSITI 6T COMM . AYSHB'T
Cf. S. Lewis, Tapogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 46, for a seal of different type.
Borough.
4594. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixi. 51.]
An imitation of the older seal. No. 4593. The tree on the
1. resembles a corn-plant with three wheat ears.
SIGILLVM * BVRGI ® DE « AYSHEBERTON «
Inner border beaded, outer border carved with the ^g'g and
tongue pattern.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 46.
ASKRIGG, CO. York.
4595. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixxiv. 12.]
A cross of Calvary on three steps ; betw. two floral scrolls.
Legend in two concentric rings :
(l.) • SIGILLVM COMMUNE INHABITANTIUM
(2.) VILUE DE ASKRIGG •.•
ATHERSTONE, co. Warivick.
Free Grammar School, A.D. i6o8.
4596. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i in.
[xxxv. 122.]
A rectangular stone slab, about it seven adders, forming a
rebus on the name of the town. In the field above, the date
1608.
• OIC • SIGIL' SCHOL/E • ADDERSTONIEN â–
N. Carlisle, Encierujed Grammar Sehools, vol. ii., p. 615.
4597. Another, [xlvii. 742.]
Laing's MS. Calal., No. 294..
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
AXBRIDGE, CO. Somerset.
First Corporation Seal.
4598. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped. If in. [Ix.xi. 47.]
An Agnus Dei, contourne, reguardant.
S' COMMVNITATIS BVRGI 06 AX6BRVG6.
Modern Seal.
4599. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ixxi. 48.]
An Agnus Dei, on a mount, with nimbus.
S ■® COMMVNITATIS BURGI DE AXBRIDGE.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. !., p. 67.
BANBURY, CO. Oxon.
Corporation.
4600. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixx. 64.]
A carved ornamental shield of arms : a sun in radiance, on
a field or, TOWN OF BANBURY.
Legend on a riband : —
SIGILLVM • BVRGI â– DE • BANBVRI • DOMINVS • NOBIS • SOL • & â–
SGVTVM.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. i., p. 78.
Another Seal.
4601. [i6th cent.] Faded red : injured by pressure. I|
in. [xxxvi. 45.]
A rose-tree with three branches, with flowers on a stand.
In base the letters S.A.
© THYS • YS ■THE • SEALE • OF • THE ■TOWNE • OF •
BANBVREY.
Mayor.
4602. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in.
[Ixx. 65.]
A carved ornamental shield of arms : as before, No. 4600.
St SIGILLVM • MAIORIS • DE ■BANBVRY.
BARNARD-CASTLE, co. Durham.
4603. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast 2\ in. [Ixii. 83.]
A cross patt^e, betw. a crescent on the I. and an estoile of
seven points wavy on the r.
4SIGILL • C0MMVN6 • BVRGENSIVM ■DE • CASTRO • BARNARD.
The letters MM in commune are conjoined.
LOCAL SEALS.
BARNSTAPLE, or BARUM, co. Devon.
Corporation.
4604. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixi. 52.]
An eagle, rising with expanded wings, contourne.
Ks SIGILLVM ; C0MMVN6 : BVRGl : BARNASTAPOLie.
Mayor.
4605. [a.D. 1571.] Red: indistinct. \ in. [Add. ch.
13.0S7.]
A triple-towered embattled castle, with round-headed door-
way, Town oy Barnstaple.
Ss S' MAIORIS BARNeSTAPVLie.
4606. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixi. 54.]
On a mount a triple-towered embattled castle, with round-
headed doorway and quatrefoiled windows, ToWN OF BARN-
STAPLE. Within a beaded and engrailed border.
« SIGILLVM â– AD â– ARMA • PRO • MAIORE • ET • CORPORACIONE â–
VILLE • BARVM.
The letters M.\ in arma and Maiore, and NE in corporacioite,
are conjoined.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 88, for variant seal of arms.
Bridge Seal.
4607. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixi. 53.]
A bridge of six arches, over waves, for the river Taw.
Above the bridge an eagle displayed, betw. a chapel or
church with spire topped with a cross on the 1., and a cross
of Calvary on four steps on the r., from which a long pennon,
charged with a cross, floats over the field.
* SIGILLUM : LONGI : PONTIS : UILLE : BARNESTAPOLIE ;
IN COMIT' DEUONIE.
Cabled borders.
Royal Court of Sessions.
4608. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. li X V^
in. [Ixi. 55.]
Oval : a shield of the ROYAL ARMS OF GREAT BRITAIN
as borne by K. J.\MES I., ensigned with a royal crown.
Legend on a scroll : —
SIGIL' + REGAL + GVR + BARVrv".
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Court of the Recorder.
4609. [i 8th cent] Siilph. cast from the matrix, i^ X i
in. [Ixi. 56.]
Oval : a shield of the RovAL Arms of Great BRITAIN
as borne by Qu. Anne before the Union in A.D. 1707, en-
signed with a royal crown.
SIGIL : CVR : RECORDOR • CORP • BARVM.
BASINGSTOKE, co. Southampton.
4610. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, from the matrix. i~ in.
[xxxvii. 14.]
The Combat of St. Michael the Archangel with the Dragon.
SIGILLVM * COE « VILLE « DE « BASINGSTOKE « : +.
Cf. engraving of a later seal in S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 95.
BATH, CO. Somerset.
Corporation.
4611. [13th cent] Red: imperfect 2.^ in. Enclosed in
a tin box. [xlviii. 20.]
An embattled precinct or enclosure, straight in front.circular
in the rear, with masoned walls, enclosing a small building,
perhaps intended for the building on the site of the bath.
+ SIGILLVM I CIVIVM i VRBIS I BATHONIE i
4612. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [Ixxi. 52.]
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dkt., vol. i., p. loc ; Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc,
vol. xxxi., p. 317.
Mayor.
4613. [A.D. 1363.] Dark-green: a fragment About i^
in. when perfect [Eg. ch. 336.]
Portion of an embattled castle or doorway.
.... SIGILL' M
yourn. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. xxxi., p. 317, //.y?f. i.
Later Seal.
4614. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1} in.
[Ixxi. 53.]
A castle gateway, with portcullis, side-towers, and em-
battled walls. Above, in the field the letter b'.
s* SIGILLVM « MAIORIS * DE * BATOMA (»«<:).
Cf. Jourti. Brit. Arch. Assoc, l.c.,fig. 2.
LOCAL SEALS.
BECCLES, CO. Suffolk.
The new Incorporation for the Fen, A.D. 1584.
4615. Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in. [Ixxii. 22.]
An octagonal enclosure of hurdles, within it a horse, an ass,
and an ox, standing on fen-ground. In the background a
house. In the field the date 15-84.
Legend on a riband : —
SIGILLU + COE + NOVE + INCORPORACO^IS + <B • BECCLES •
FFENE.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 116. Qu. Elizabeth's Charter to the
Corporation of Beccles was issued in A.D. 1584.
BEDFORD, CO. Bedford.
Corporation.
4616. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the brass matrix. 2^
in. [Iviii. 26.]
A towered castle of three storeys, masoned and embattled,
with portcullis in round-headed portal. All upon an eagle
displayed, head to the 1., crowned.
*< SIGILLU *< COMUNTATIS (sic) «< VILLE «< BEDEFOR *< DIE »
Cabled border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 113.
Mayor's First Seal.
4617. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from an impression, indis-
tinct and injured in places, if in. [Iviii. 27.]
An embattled castle, with tall centre tower, and a smaller
turret at each side. In the field on each side a wyvern,
holding a sprig of foliage in the jaws, tail nowed.
» S' MAYORITATIS ■VILL6 • BeD6F0RDI€.
Later Seal.
4618. Sulph. cast from the brass matrix. \\ in. [Iviii.
28.]
This is a badly designed and blundered copy of No. 4617.
» S' IMAVOMTIITT ■VILL€B • IIIFOIRT • *< »
BEDWYN, GREAT, co. Wilts.
Corporation.
4619. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-,^ in.
[Ixxiii. 69.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a tower, domed, masoned
lO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and embattled, Town of Great Bedwyn. Crest on a
helmet, mantling, and wreath, a griffin.
: » : THE • COMMON • SEALE • OF • THE • CORPORATION •
OF â– GREAT â– BEDWIN.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. ii8.
BENYNGTON,* co. Surrey.
Seal of the Parish " ad Caitsas."
4620. [a.D. 1372.] Green: chipped. About f in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 23,136.]
Across the field in two lines the final word of the legend :
+ SriGJILLVM AD CAV-SAS.
BERKSHIRE,
Anthony Bridges, Sheriff.
4621. [a.D. 1575.] Dark-green: much injured by com-
pression. About 14 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 13,653.]
A triple-towered castle, the central tower domed, the side
towers pinnacled ; betw. the initials of the name of the sheriff,
A. B.
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, co. Berzvick.
Mayoralty, uith connterseal of Gkokg^ Morton, Mayor.
4622. [a.D. 1569.] Dark-green: fine. itV in. [Add. ch.
19,882.]
0. In a carved gothic panel, on a mount, a bear passant,
beneath a tree of three branches, betw. two shields of arms :
quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3, ENGLAND. Above,
in a small carved niche with ogee-arched canopy, betw. two
carved circular openings, our Lord, seated, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb with long cross.
Fourteenth century style of work.
SIGILLO : MAIORATUS : VILLA : BERWICI : SUPER : TWEDAM : • *<
H. A smaller counterseal. ^ in. A monogram or merchant's
mark ; incorporating the initial letter G. Within a cusped or
denticulated bordurc.
4623. Sulph. cast from an impression injured in places.
[Ixx. 4.]
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 133, for drawing of the arms,
which resembles the design of this seal.
* Perhaps Beddington, in the hundred of Wallington, with which this
seal may be connected. For other seals of hundreds, etc., with legends
across the field, see Bindon, Fla.xwcU, South Erpinghani, Staplehou, and
\Vangford. Cf. Arch. Joion. x. 12 ; .\i. 31.
LOCAL SEALS. II
Royal Seal for the Chamberlain within the Town.
4624. [a.D. 1565.] Uncoloured : very indistinct. l\ in.
[Add. ch. 983.]
(3. Within a cusped gothic six-foil, carved and trefoiled, a
shield of the Royal Arms used from Henry v. down to
Qu. Elizabeth ; above it a royal crown.
+ HENRICUS : DEI : GRACIA : REX : ANGLIE : ET : FRANCIE :
ET ; DOMINUS : HIBERNIE :
B. Resembles the rev. of No. 753. The legend probably
adapted, but too indistinct to be read.
For other seals of this class, see Nos. 750-754.
BEVERLEY, t^. York.
Corporation.
4625. [a.D. 1425.] Red : fine, edge chipped. 2-^ in.
[Add. ch. 15,888.]
St. John of Beverley, Archbishop of York, seated on a
car\-ed throne, somewhat resembling that on the great seal of
K. Edward I. (see No. 132), with mitre and pall, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier, his feet on a
projecting footboard, and under his feet a fox. In the field,
on each side a tree, and overhead on the 1. a crescent, on the
r. an estoile. Thirteenth century style of work.
+ SIGILLVM : COMMVNITATIS ; BVRG[6NCIVJM : B€VeRLACI *<
4625 *. Sulph. cast from fine but chipped impression.
[Ixxiv. 13.]
+ . . GILL ATI VRG6NCIUM : 86 . . . R • ACI.
G. Poulson, Beverlac, London, 410., 1829, pi., p. 771.
A notlier state of the Seal, a.D. i 501 - i 507.
4626. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. 2-^ in.
[D.C., E. 32.]
Generally resembles the preceding seal, with addition of a
shield of arms in the field on each side ; 1. an eagle displayed ;
r., per pale, dex., SEE OF YORK, sin., a pale lozengy, for
Thomas Savage, Archbishop of York, a.d. 1501-1507.
«! SIGILLVM : COMMVNITATIS : BVRGENCIUM ; BeUGRLACI *<
Drake, Eboraciim, pi. ci., appendix, fig. xxv.
Mayor's First Seal.
A.%'2,1. [a.D. 1648.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 5820.]
12 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A carved shield of arms : three bars wavy, on a chief a
beaver, for Town of Beverley. Background of foliage.
® SIGIU â– MAIOR' â– GVBERNAT' • ET â– BVRGENS' • VILL/E â– DE â–
.... ERLA.
4628. [a.d. 1656-7.] Red: fine, but fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 5S23.]
. . . . L' MAIOR' • GVBERNAT EN . . . VILL/E • DE
Second Seal.
4629. [late 17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\
in. [Ixxiv. 16.]
A copy of the preceding seal, No. 4627.
© SIGIL' ■MAIOR GVBERNAT • ET • BVRGENS • VILL/E • DE •
BEVERLA'.
Inner border beaded, outer border car\'ed.
Town Seal.
4630. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixxiv. 17.]
A shield of arms of the Town of Beverley as in No. 4627.
THE SEALE OF THE TOWN OF BEVERLEY.
Sig7iet.
4631. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxiv. 14.]
A shield of arms : three bars wavy, on a chief a peacock in
his pride, betw. on the dcx. a fleur-de-lis, on the sin, a lion
passant, a variant form of the arms of the TowN OF Beverley.
A notJier Signet.
4632. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. | in.
[Ixxiv. 15.]
A shield of arms of the TOWN OF Beverley, as in No. 4627.
» BEVERLEY.
Official of the Provost Court.
4633. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
li X I in. [ixxiv. 18.]
Pointed oval : St. John of Beverley, Archbishop of York,
seated in a carved and canopied niche, with mitre, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier. In base under an
arch, an official kneeling in prayer to the r.
S' â– OFFICIALITAT' • PP0SITVR6 • B€V€RLACI â–
LOCAL SEALS. 13
Seal of uncertain use.
4634. [i/th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| X i
in. [l.x.xiv. 19.]
Oval : the front of a castle, with two round-towers, each
domed and bearing a flag, round-headed doorway with port-
cullis down, curtain-wall masoned and embattled, and having
two quatrefoiled windows. Over the battlements, on a wreath
a dexter hand couped at the wrist, grasping an olive branch.
This type resembles the seals used by sheriffs.
BEWDLEY, CO. Worcester.
Corporation.
4635. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-f in.
[Ixxiii. 89.]
An anchor, ringed, over all a fetterlock containing on the
dex. a sword erect, on the si>i. a rose, ToWN OF BEWDLEY.
« SIGILLVM it LIBERTATIS ft BVRGI DE iS BEWDLEY.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 139.
Official Seal.
4636. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, f in.
[Ixxiii. 90.]
Device of the armorial charges of the Town OF BEWDLEY,
as in No. 4635.
J? SIGILLVM • OFFICIALE • DE • BEWDLEY.
BIDEFORD, CO. Devon.
Corporation.
4637. [15th cent] Sulph. cast 24- in. [D.C., G. 271.]
On a bridge of four round-headed arches, with a river (the
Torridge) flowing in base ; on the 1. a chapel with bell-cote
and bell ; on the r. a chapel with tall spire ; in the centre, on a
cross pattee standing on a tall stem, the Virgin and Child,
the Virgin being Patron Saint of the parish. Field diapered
with foliage and flowers.
SIGILLUM » VILLA *< DE *< BYDEFORD -w IN *; COM *<
DEVON *
Inner border cabled.
14 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Common Seal, A.D. 1577.
4638. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-,^ in. [Ixi. 63.]
A bridge of one whole and two demi-arches, masoned and
with parapet, over the river Torridge, with a ship of one
mast passing under the central arch.
+ SIGILLVM • COMVNE ■DE • BEDIIFORDE. 1577.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 143.
Bridge Estate.
4639. [17th cent] Sulph. cast. I in. [Ixi. 64.]
A reduced design derived from that described in No. 4637.
BRIDGE TRUST • BIDEFORD.
BINDON LIBERTY, co. Dorset.
Seal for Labourers' Passes.
4640. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i in.
The inscription bynedON, across the field, betw. two parallel
lines, with a fascicle of sprigs above, and another below.
Ss COMITATUS s* jw DORS' *<
Beaded border.
BIRMINGHAM, co. Warwick, A.D. 1838.
4641. [19th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxiii. 2.]
An ornamental shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, az. five
lozenges in bend sinister, or, BURMICHAME ; 2, 3, per pale
indented, arg. and sa., Bermingham. Motto on a scroll
below : — FORWARD. All encircled with a branch of myrtle or
laurel on the 1., and a branch of oak on the r. fructed ; inter-
laced with a ribbon inscribed : — INCORPORATED BY ROYAL
CHARTER, 1838.
Legend on a buckled strap :
COMMON SEAL OF THE MAYOR ALDERMEN & BURGESSES OF
THE BOROUGH OF BIRMINGHAM.
For a v.iri.int form of the arms, cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. i.,
p. 154.
LOCAL SEALS. 15
Free Grammar School.
First Seal, A.D. 1552.
4642. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. \\ in.
[xxxv. 123.]
Five persons seated at a rectangular board or table ; the
three who are in the front have the arms based and extended
to the table.
S : COMVNE : LIBERE : SCOLE : EDWARDI : VI : IH :
BIRMIHGHM.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 620.
4643. Another, [xlvii. 748.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 295.
Second Seal, A.D. 1685.
4644. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. 24. in.
[xxxv. 124.]
K. Edward VI., Royal Founder, seated in majesty on a
canopied throne ; on each side two persons kneeling, the two
nearest to the king holding books. In the field two royal
badges, 1. a fleur-de-lis ; r. a rose en soleil.
© SIGILLVM a* * AH COB s* A *< G * P A LIBEBE A SCOLE A
EDWARDI A VI 4 IN s«.A*< BRIMICHAM.
G. P. appears to stand for Giibcrnatoriim possessionum.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 628.
4645. Another, [xlvii. 746.]
Laing's MS. Catal, No. 296.
BISHOP'S CASTLE, co. Salop, A.D. 1609.
4646. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-^Xi in. [Ixxi. 12.]
Oval : the front of a castle, with two round towers, each
domed and bearing a flag, round-headed doorway with
portcullis half-down ; curtain-wall masoned and embattled,
and having a dome of four segments, topped with a flag on a
staff, between the initial letters 1. r. for Jacobus Rex. In
base the date of the confirmation by K. James I. of the
Royal Charter granted to the inhabitants by Qu. Elizabeth,
A.u. 1609.
Cabled border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. i., p. 1 59.
l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BLANDFORD-FORUM, co. Dorset.
Corporation.
4647. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixxii. 25.]
A carved shield of arms : England with a label of three
points, for the DucHV OF Lanca.ster. The carved work of
the shield at each side includes, by way of supporter, an
ostrich feather of the DuCHY. In the field at the sides the
initial letters D. L. {Ducatus LancastritE.)
« SIGILLVM 6 BVRGENTIVM ii VILLAE li DE iS
BLANFORD li FORVM.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. i., p. 169.
Mayor.
4648. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ix^in.
[Ixii. 26.]
Oval : a shield of arms : DuCHY OF LANCASTER, as in No.
4647, hanging from a riband tied in a double bow-knot.
BLYTHING HUNDRED, co. Suffolk.
Bailiff.
4649. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted brownish-red, from
an impression belonging to the Earl of Leicester. |i in.
[Ixxvi. 35.]
A castle, with round-headed doorway, portcullis half-down,
and two round side-towers, with domes and flags. In base
the inscription :
BLITH.
The letters TH are conjoined.
BODMIN, CO. Cornwall.
First Common Seal.
4650. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
ixxiJin. [D.C., G. 56.]
Pointed oval : a king, perhaps Ethelred, or Edward the
Elder, seated on a throne under a canopy, resembling a triple-
towered castle, supported on slender columns, in the r. h. a
sceptre fleury. Field hatched or diapered lozengy.
S' COMVNe : aVRGGNCIVM : BODMINie.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 7
Second Seal.
4651. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. Hxif
in. [Ixi. 4.]
Pointed oval : a king, seated on a throne under a canopy,
resembling a triple-towered castle, with crown, in the r. h. a
sceptre fleury.
SIGILL. COMVNE BVRGENSIVM BODMINIE.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 178.
BOLTON, CO. Lancaster.
Corporation.
4652. [19th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x 2-i- in.
[Ixvi. 23.]
A carved shield of arms : on a mount an elephant with an
embattled tower on its back, Towx OF BOLTON. Encircled
with a branch of oak on the 1., and a branch of myrtle or
laurel on the r., fructed, tied with a riband.
Legend on a buckled strap : —
SEAL OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BOLTON.
For the arms, cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p, 183.
Mayor.
4653. [19th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| X H in.
[Ixvi. 24,]
A shield of arms of the ToWN OF BOLTON, as in No. 4652 ;
encircled with the branches as before.
BOROUGH OF BOLTON.
MAYOR'S SEAL.
BOSSINEY 7i7V/i TREVENA, in the Parish ^/TINTAGEL,
CO. Cornwall.
4654. [i6th cent] Sulph. ca.st from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixi. 6.]
K. Arthur's castle, with three towers, the principal one
domed, and embattled walls, set upon the sea, with a flight of
four steps leading down from the central doorway into the
water.
* SIGILLVM • MAIORIS ■ET ■BVRGIENSIV ■BVRGI •
DE • TINTAIOEL •
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 190.
VOL. IL " C
l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BOSTON, CO. Lincoln.
JMayor and Burgesses.
4655. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \% in.
[Ixvi. 83.]
A sliield of arms : three crowns in pale, TowN OF BOSTON.
Betw. three ornamental branches of foliage. In the field on
the 1. the letter B, on the r. a tun, by way of rebus.
^ SIGFL ■COE • MAIOR • ET • BVRGEN • BVRGI • DE •
BOSTON ■IN • COM ■LINCOLN.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. i., p. 192.
Mayor of the New Borough.
4656. [16th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i in.
[Ixvi. 84.]
An ornamental shield of arms : TOWN OF BOSTON, as in
No. 4655.
* SIGILLV « MAIORS 6 NOVI A BVRGI ft DE li BOSTON.
Inner border beaded.
Admiralty Court, A.D. 1573.
4657. Sulph. cast from impression, chipped. if in.
[D.C., H. 176.]
A three-masted ship on the sea ; the mainsail set and
charged with a shield of arms of the Town of Boston.
SIGILlV â– CONCERN' • CAVSAS • MARINAS . MAIORATVS â–
BVRGI • DE ■BOSTON • 1573.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., voL i., p. 191.
Wool Staple.
4658. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
li in. [Ixvi. 85.]
In a car\-cd gothic panel, St Botulph, standing, in the r. h.
a pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book. Before him a wool-pack.
SIGIL' si STAPULE i5r DE si SANCTO si BOTULFO.
4659. Another. [D.C., F. 45.]
BOXFORD. CO. Suffolk.
Queen Elisabeth's Free Grammar School.
4660. Sulph. cast iJ in. [Ixxii. 19.]
LOCAL SEALS. I9
A shield of arms : three dexter hands, issuing from clouds
at the dexter, sinister and base, grasping a closed book.
© SIG : LIBERE : SCH : GRAM : REGI : ELIZ ; IN : BOXFORD :
IN • COM • SVFF.
Cabled borders.
BRACKLEY, co. Northmupton.
4661. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. i| in.
[Ixx. 44.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant between
three pheons, Egertox, Earl of Bridgwater, for Town
OF Brackley ; 2, 3, on a bend, three buck's heads cabossed,
bend-wise, STANLEY. Crests, (i.) on a wreath a lion rampant
holding an arrow ; (2.) on a chapeau turned up erm. an eagle
preymg on an infant swaddled, STANLEY.
Legend on a riband : —
SIGILLVM • BVRGI ■DE • BRACKLEY.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 202.
BRENTWOOD, f^. Essex.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1557.
4662. Sulph. casts from the silver matrix. \\ in. [.xxxv.
125. A, B.]
0. An ornamental shield of arms : the Trinity. Back-
ground replenished with elegant arabesque design of foliage.
R. An ornamental shield of arms, shaped as in the obv.\
per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three lions' gambs erect and
erased within a bordure, on a chief an eagle displayed, armed
and crowned, a fleur-de-lis for difference, SiR ANTHONY
Browne, knt., founder; sin., quarterly, i. 4, [on] a chevron
betw. three leopards' faces [as many bombs, fired], Farring-
TON ; 2, three cinquefoils, two and one, Farrington ; 4. a
cross engrailed between four roundles, CLAYTON. Back-
ground as in obv.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 408.
4663. Another, [xlvii. 753,754.]
Laing's MS. Catal, No. 279.
C 2
20 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BRIDGNORTH, co. Salop.
4664. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 21 in.
[Ixxi. 13.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled wall and turrets, round-
headed doorway, three flat-headed and two circular windows.
« SIGILLVM COMVNE VILL/E DE BRIDGNORTH.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 227 ; cf. a variant seal, somewhat
resembling the above, in Archaologia, vol. xv., p. 380.
4665. [a.d. 1724.] Red wax, covered with paper before
impression. [Add. ch. 19,411.]
In the body of this document the seal is called that of the
Bailiffs' office, cf No. 4666.
Bailiffs of the Liberty.
4666. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 in.
[D.C., G. 27s.]
On a rocky mount replenished with flowers, an embattled
castle, with central turret and two round towers, and round-
headed doorway, with portcullis half-down. In the field two
shields of arms: 1. a cross of St. George; r., quarterly, 1,4
France (modern), 2, 3, England. Inner edge of the field
engrailed.
Ss SIGILLUM ; OFFICIJ : BALLIUOR : LIBERTATIS : VILLE ;
DE ; BRUGES.
Cabled borders.
Archmologia, vol. xv., pp. 380, 400, 401.
4667. Another, [xlvii. 755.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 378.
Alunicipal Council of the Borough.
4668. Red sealing-wax from the matrix. 2 in. [xliv.
227.]
Modern copy of preceding seal of the Bailiffs' office with
legend substituted.
ft! SEAL : OF : THE : MUNICIPAL : COVNCIL : OF : THE :
BOROVGH : OF : BRIDGNORTH.
Cabled borders.
LOCAL SEALS. 21
BRIDGWATER, co. Somerset.
4669. [.\.D. 1398.] Red: fine; very imperfect. About
2 in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xv. 17.]
On a bridge of four round-headed arches, over the river
Parret, a castle, with three tiers or storeys of walling, masoned
and embattled, and with round-headed doorway. Twelfth
century style of work.
© SIGILL : COM GE • WA
4670. Sulph. cast of No. 4669, before it had been so much
injured. [D.C., F. 634.]
4671. Another. [Ixxi. 54.]
Mayor, Bailiffs, and Burgesses.
4672. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxi. 55.]
On a bridge of five pointed arches over the river, a castle
with three tiers or storeys of walling, masoned and embattled,
and at each side a round tower or turret, with round-headed
doorway, portcullis half-down, below it a head. In the field
above on the 1. an estoile, on the r. a fleur-de-lis. This
design forms the charges on the shield of arms of the ToWN
OF Bridgwater.
* SIGILLUM * MAIORIS * BALLIUOR « ET BVRGENG' «
WILLE « DE BRIGEWATER «
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 230.
BRIDPORT, CO. Dorset.
First CoDimon Seal.
4673. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[D.C., H. 186.]
A castle, standing on water (the River Bride), masoned
and embattled, with a round tower at each side, over each a
fleur-de-lis of FKA^'CE. In the field betw. the towers a lion
passant guardant of Engl.VND, crowned. In the round-
headed doorway three stanchions. This design forms the
charges on the shield of arms of the Town of Bridi'ORT.
* SIGILLVM » GOMVNE * VILL/C * DE « BRYDEPORTE.
Inner border cabled.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 232.
22 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Later Cotnmon Seal, a.d. 1836.
4674. Red sealing-wax, recent impression from the
matrix. 2 in. [xxxvi. 196.]
An ornamental carved shield of arms with the lieraldic
colours indicated : gu., a castle with two side towers, arg.,
over each a fleur-de-lis, or, in chief a lion passant guardant,
crowned of the last, the base barry wavy of eight, arg. and az.,
Town of Briuport.
sigillvm comvne vill/e de brydeporte
+ 1836 +
Mayor, A.D. 1836.
4675. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, i^ in. [xxxvi. 197.]
A shield of arms of the Town of Bridport, as in No.
4674.
SEAL OF THE MAYOR OF BRIDPORT
• 1836 •
Mayor's Signet.
4676. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from matrix. | in. [Ixii.
27.]
On a wreath a castle, embattled and masoned, with two
round side-towers, domed ; betw. them a lion passant.
Beaded border.
Bcii/iff's Signet.
4677. [17th -i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from matrix. | in.
[Ixii. 29.]
A castle, embattled and masoned, with two round side-
towers, domed ; betw. them, on a wreath, a hand and arm in
armour grasping a sword in bend.
BRIGHTFORD HUNDRED, co. Sussex, in the Rape
of Bramber.
4678. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2 X If in. [Ixxii. 80.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a fess betw. a lion rampant
in chief and in base a griffin's head erased.
+ SVSSEX â– R â– BRAMBOR + HVUDRED DE + BYRTFORD'.
LOCAL SEALS. 23
BRISTOL, COS. Gloucester and Somerset.
First Common Seal.
4679. [14th cent.] Recent impressions in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 2^ in., shew ing marks of the pins employed
in the matrix to steady it. [xlv. 18, 19.]
p. View of Bristol Castle, an elaborately designed edifice
on waves, with outer bailey and walls embattled and
masoned, round-headed windows and doorway, lofty tower
on the r., somewhat lower tower on the 1., with a watchman
on it, half-length, to the r., blowing a long trumpet ; at each
side a smaller tower.
+ SIGILLVM : COMMVNe : BVRGENSIVM ; BRIST0LLI6 :
R. On the r. a one-masted ship, with mainsail set, steered
over the waves by a mariner holding a rudder or sweep over
the side, towards a round-headed archway at the corner of a
building on the 1. ; on the embattled summit of the building
the head and r. h. of a watchman who is pointing out the
way to the steersman. In the foreground on the beach a
large conger-eel to the 1.
Legend in two rhyming hexameters : —
+ SGCR6TI CLAVIS S^7 PORT' NAVITA NAVIS
PORTA CVSTODIT PORT' VIGIL INDICe=PDIT.
The letters OR in portam are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. xxxi., pp. 180-183; cf. Ducange,
Glossarium, s.v. " Clavis," a place closed by a key, hence a " key " or
" quay," in which signification the word is probably here employed.
4680. Plaster cast, tinted red, of the rev. only. [xlv. 20.]
4681. [a.d. 1496.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped at the
edges. [Add. ch. 26,476.]
4682. [a.d. 1553.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Add. ch.
26,500.]
Second Common Seal, a.d. 1569.
4683. Sulph. cast from the matrix in possession of the
Corporation. 3^ in. [Ixiii. 42, 43.]
p. On a mount replenished with tufts of herbage a shield
of arms : on the sin., on a mount, a castle, with two towers,
domed, on each a pennon : the dex. base barry wavy, thereon
a three-masted ship sailing from behind the castle, the fore
and main masts in sight, on the first a sail, CiTY OI" Brlstol.
Crest upon a helmet mantling and wreath, two arms em-
bowed, and interlaced in saltire. issuing from clouds, in the
dex. a snake, in the sin. a balance. Siipi)orters, two unicorns
sejant.
24 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
« : SIGILLVM : « : COMMVNe • « ■MAIORIS : * • ET + « +
COMMVNITATIS + « + CIVITATIS + * + BRISTOLLIAE Ss
A.o + DOMINI â– 1569.
R. A copy of the rev. of the first seal, No. 4679.
« : NISI W * tS DOMINVS ■: * :■CVSTODIERIT « CIVITATEM «
* » FRVSTRA K! * S! VIGILAT •: * :• QVI ^ is it CVSTODIT :
ft! : EAM Ks 1569 : Psalm cxxvi. i.)
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet.., vol. i., p. 240.
4684. [a.D. 1616.] Bronze-green: indistinct and injured
by pressure. About 3^ in. [Harl. ch. 58 E. 15.]
4685. [a.D. 1620.] Bronze-green : very imperfect and in-
distinct. [Harl. ch. 58 E. 21.]
Seal of A nns.
4686. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. i^Xi-rV '"'''• [xlv. 23.]
Oval : a shield of arms of the CiTY OF Brlstol, crest, and
supporters, as described in No. 4683.
Cabled border.
Mayoralty.
First Seal.
4687. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
IJ- inch. [Ixiii. 49.]
On the 1. a view of Bristol castle, with four embattled
towers. The secret quay, see No. 4679, is open, and a ship is
sailing out, bearing a flag of the RoYAL ARM.S, England
onl)'. Betw. the flag and the ship, in the field the letter B.
ft SIGILLVM • MAIORITATIS • VILLG • BRISTOLLIG.
Second Seal.
4688. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix. i| in. [xlv. 21.]
On the 1. a view of Bristol castle, with three storeys of
embattled masonry, on one of the corner towers a watchman,
half-length to the 1., blowing a horn, on the battlements a
flag charged with a cross, on another turret another watch-
man blowing a horn. The secret quay, see No. 4679, is open,
and a ship is sailing out from behind the castle, with high
forecastle and flag of the ROYAL ARMS OF England, as
used by EDWARD III., viz., quarterly, r, 4, five fleurs-de-lis,
for France, 2, 3, England. In the field over the forecastle
the initial letter B.
ft SIGILL' • MAIORITATIS • VILLE • BRISTOLLIE • : â–
lotiiii. I>i'it Ai'cli. Assoc, vol. xxxi., p. iSo.
I.OCAF. SEALS. 2$
4689. Red: fine, cut from a charter dated A.D. 1340.
[xxxvi. 43.]
4690. Red : fine, cut from a charter, [xxxvi. 222.]
4691. [a.d. 1414.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 26,469.]
4692. Sulph. cast from fine impression o( ol>v. only. [D.C.,
G. 270.]
JVif/i couiiterseal of jou.'H Stanley, Mayor.
4693. [a.d. 1444.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 26,471.]
0. As before, No. 4688.
R. A small oval signet, ^ ^ 4 '"•> from a ring. On a shield
a merchant's mark, betw. the initial letters, i. S.
Cabled border.
4694. [a.d. 1444] Red : fine, with the counterseal as
above. [Add. ch. 26472.]
With counterseal of V^ihi^wsi Canynges, Mayor.
4695. [a.d. 1449.] Red : the edge injured. [Harl. ch. 112
D. 40.]
0. As before, No. 4688.
B. A small round signet, \ in., from a chased ring. A
wing? In the field an indistinct word . . NYN . . Perhaps
the name of the mayor.
Cabled border.
With counterseal of VlUhlv Meede, Mayor.
4696. [a.d. 1459.] Red. [Add. ch. 26,474.]
0. As before, No. 4688.
B. A small round signet, f in., from a chased ring. An
eagle rising with expanded wings, cf. crest of Me.\DE, an
eagle displayed with two heads. Betw. two indistinct initial
letters in black letter.
The Jurats.
4697. [a.d. 1536.] Red: fine, injured. ^ in. [Harl. ch.
76 H. 24.]
A lion passant guardant of ExGL.\ND, in the fore paw a
sword erect. In the field a crown of three points. Fourteenth
century style of work.
» S' IVRAT ISTOLLe.
26 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A dmiralty and Maritime Affairs.
4698. [i6thcent. ?] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from a worn leaden matrix ? 2 in. [xlv. 22.]
A one-masted ship on waves ; with mainmast, shrouds,
mainsail set and charged with foliage and devices now
obliterated, crenellated poop, and prow, on the one a flag
charged with a cross, on the other a flag of the ROYAL Arms
OF England, coarsely and erroneously engraved. Field
replenished with sprigs of foliage.
4699. Sulph. cast. [Ixiii. 44.]
Mayor of the Staple.
4700. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. [D.C.,
E.7I3.]
A lion's face, enraged, within a cordon of eight fleurs-de-lis.
+ • S' • MAIOR t STAPVL6 : B'RSTOLL'.
Beaded borders.
Seal "pro recognitiotte debitorum," see Nos. 1066-1068.
BRUTON, or BREWTON, co. Somerset.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1520.
4701. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i-^ in.
[xxxv. 126.]
A tun, with branches of vine and grapes springing there-
from ; forming a rebus on the name of the town in conjunction
with the legend.
Ss THE 6 SEALLE ft OF ft THE ii SKOLLE ft OF ft BREW
Outer border carved.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 412.
4702. Another, [xlvii. 756.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 289.
BUCKINGHAM, co. Buckingham.
4703. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \% in.
[li.x. 78.]
A car\'ed shield of arms : per pale, a swan with wings ex-
panded, ducally gorged and chained, ToWN OF BUCKINGHAM.
SS SIGIL' : COMVN : BALLI : ET : BVRGENS : DE : BVCK.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 265.
LOCAL SEALS. 2/
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.
Peter de Salford, Sheriff.
4704. [a.D. 1365.] Brown: injured by pressure. | in.
[Harl. ch. %6 D. 44.]
A stag's head cabossed, with the initial letter B betw.
the attires.
s' VIC B' ex B".
(Sigillum Vicccomitis Bcdfordie et Buckinghamie.)
BURFORD, CO. Oxou.
4705. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2x1^ in.
[Ixxi. 6.]
Pointed oval : a lion rampant guardant contourne.
+ SIGILL'COMMVNe ■BVRG6NSIVM • D6 • EVRGFORD.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 275.
A Counterseal.
4706. Sulph. cast from matrix. 4 in. [Ixxi. 7.]
A lion rampant.
BURY ST. EDMUND'S, co. Suffolk.
Free Granunar School.
4707. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixxi. 98.]
Our Lord, three-quarters length, with nimbus of radiant
lines, before a group of the disciples, blessing a child, whose
head only is shown. In base, an ornamentally carved
entablature inscribed : — -
• + SINITE + ■• PARVVLOS ■■» VENIRE « ■AD ■• ME • .
— ALirc. X. 14.
■SIGIL • COE • GVBER • LIBERE • SCHOL/E • GRAM ■REGIS •
EDWARDI â– VI â– BVRI/E.
CASTRUM LEONIS (Caerleon, CastelL-lleon, or
Holt), co. Denbigh.
Exclieqiier.
(Duke of Norfolk, Edward Neville, Edmund Lenlall.)
4708. [a.D. 1450.] Red : fine, but imperfect. About i\ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 8640.]
Within a finely carved gothic trefoil or trilobe of tracery, a
shield of arms : chcquy, Wakren, borne by the Howards,
Dukes of Norfolk.
28 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
» SIGILLU DUG' NORFF EDWARDI NEVYLL' EDMUNDI
LENTALL'.
Carved border.
4709. [a.d. 1450.] Red : fine, chipped and injured. [Add.
ch. 8639.]
» SIGILLU : EVYLL' EDMVNDI LENTALL'.
4710. [a.d. 1451.] Red: fine, but fragmentary. [Harl. ch.
58 F. 36.]
I NEW
4711. [a.d. 1456.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 8641.]
ts SIGILLU • D WARDI NEVYLL' EDMUNDI LENTALL'.
4712. [a.d. 1470.] Red : fine, but very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 8636.]
ILLU DU GDMUNDI LENT ....
First Seal of Henry VIII.
4713. [A.D. 1520.] Red: fine. i| in. [Add. ch. 8647.]
A lion passant, over it an open crown of three fleurs-de-h's.
Inner border partly engrailed. Poor style of art.
+ SIGILLU D"NI REGIS SCCII CASTRILEONU.
4714. [A.D. 1530.] Red: fine, chipped. [Add. ch. 8648.]
Second Seal.
4715. [a.d. 1546.] Red: fine, the sides broken off. 2f in.
[Add. ch. 8649.]
On a mount, a lion passant. Over it a jewelled coronet
of three crosses pattees, and two fleurs-de-lis. Inner border
partly engrailed.
S' HENR • R ■DiSI ■_ HIB -ET • CASTELL
V FIL • TAL.
The letters HE in Henr are conjoined.
CAERLEON, co. Monmouth.
Mayoralty.
4716. [i4th-i5th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect im-
pression, i^- in. [Ixvii. 51.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway. On a field or, background semc-de-lis.
: MAIORITA E : KAIRLION *<
Inner border beaded.
LOCAL SEALS. 29
CAMBRIDGE, co. Cambridge.
First Corporation Seal.
4717. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
i| in. [Ix. 5.]
On a bridge of four complete and two incomplete arches,
embattled, with the R. Cam flowing in base, a shield of arms :
quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3, ENGLAND, supported
by two kneeling angels.
Legend on a riband : —
S' : COMMUNITATIS : VILLE : CANTEBRIGE «<
Second Seal.
4718. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-i- in.
[Ix. 6.]
An ornamental shield of arms : on a fess three towers
arched, masoned and embattled, in chief a fleur-de-lis betw.
two roses, in base a river, thereon three ships, each with one
mast and yard, TowN OF CAMBRIDGE. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and narrow wreath, on a mount a quadrangular
castle, with five (for four) domed towers, in front two portals.
Supporters two seahorses. In base a riband not inscribed.
^ SIGILLVM • COMMVNITATIS • VILL/E • CANTABRIGI/E.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 308.
Mayoralty.
4719. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ifxifin.
[1.x. 9.]
Oval : a shield of arms : TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE, as before,
differently treated.
Legend on a band : —
« SEAL OF THE MAYORALTY OF THE BOROUGH OF
CAMBRIDGE.
Carved border.
Mayor.
4720. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast. li X li in. [Ix. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms, Towx OF Cambridge.
Anotlier Seal.
4721. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast. iJ- x i-jV in. [Ix. 8.]
Oval : a .shield of arms, TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE, a variant.
30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.
First Seal.
^11'2,. \c. A.D. 1261.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped at the edge. 2|- X \W in. [!x. to.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated on a throne or chair,
with flat cap and academical gown, holding a book, betw.
two scholars, standing, in disputation. All in a niche, with
carved church-like canopy above it, on the 1. an estoile of six
points, on the r. a crescent. In base, over the R. Cam, a
bridge with sloping sides, on four carved pointed arches ; in
the water three fish naiant, two and one.
SIGILLVM [: VNnVeRSITATIS i CANTeBRIGIG .
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., 1885, pt. III., pp. 226, 229.
Second Seal.
4723. \c. A.D. 1410.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2-i- X If in. [Ix. 15.]
Pointed oval : in three carved niches, with canopies pin-
nacled and crocketed, the Chancellor, seated, with fur-tippet,
hood and cap, holding in the 1. h. a book, betw. two scholars,
standing, in disputation, each with 'gown and hood. The
background of the niches, and field outside, diapered with
wavy sprigs of foliage. In base, over the R. Cam, a border
of three pointed arches, with masoned walls at the sides,
and crenellated parapet ; in the water two fish naiant in fess.
SIGILLUM : VNIUERSITATIS t CANTEBRIGGIE .
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., 1SS5, pt. III., pp. 227, 229.
Third Seal, A.D. 1580.
4724. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 3f X 2\ in.
[Ix. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated on a canopied chair,
with shell-shaped back and fluted pilasters of the style of the
Renaissance, wearing gown, fur-tippet, and hood, betw. two
masters-of-arts, wearing gown and hood, the one on the 1.
carrying a chained book of the Statutes of the University,
the other an open book. These are probably the proctors.
Over the chair the trilingual name of the Almighty: — ^'VV,
©EOZ • DEVS. in three lines, surrounded by a radiant glory.
At each side of this, a shield of the ROYAL Akm.s of
England as used by Ou. Elizabeth. In base, a .shield
of arms : on a cross ermine, cantoned with four lions of
LOCAL SEALS. 3 I
England, a book clasped and garnished, UNIVERSITY OF
Cambridge. The shield is placed betw. branches of flowers
and foliage, and the date 15-S0. Over the shield on a
riband, the inscription : —
IS MARS a MVSAS Ss
© SIGILLVM a COE » CANGELLARII » MROR * ET «
SCHOLARIV « VNIVERSITAT a CANT6BRIGIE.
Protr. Soc Antig., 2nd series, vol. x., 1885 ; pt. III., p. 227. Where
the back of the matrix is said to bear the following inscription :
GVILIELMVS it FARRAND i: PROCVRATOR ii
DEDIT ii MATERIAM .
MATTH/EVS ft STOKIS ^ BEDELLVS ft DEDIT ft
FORMAM ft 1580 ft
4725. [a.d. 1630.] Light brown: fine fragments. [Add.
ch. 5523.]
VERSITAT ft GANTEB
4726. [A.D. 1661.] Red : fine fragments. [Add. ch. 6035.]
VNIVERSITAT ft CANTEBR
4727. [.^.D. 1670.] Red: injured by pressure; app. by
pink and green silk ribands. [Add. MS. 8129 B.]
Chancellor.
4728. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression, the
edge chipped. 2 X i^ in. [Ix. 12.]
Pointed oval : bust of the Chancellor, to the r., wearing a
flat cap, betw. two flowering branches, on a masoned bridge of
four carved pointed arches, over the R. Cam. In the water
two fishes embowed and addorsed. All within an elegantly
carved and pointed double quatrefoil.
ft S' CANG6LLARII VNIV6RSITATIS CANTEBRIGie
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 228.
4729. [a.d. 13 16.] Dark-green: originally fine, now
fragmentary. [Harl. ch. ill C. 25.]
VNlveRSIT
Official Seal of the Chancellor, A.D. 1580.
4730. Sulph. cast from fine impression, chipped at the
edge. 25- X \\ in. [Ix. 14.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, with gown, fur-tippet with
hanging tails, and flat square cap, holding a book ; in a
carved pulpit on a reeded corbel, betw. two branches of laurel.
From his mouth a label issues, inscribed: — ct»DOMlNVS»
PROPE EST « Rt — Philipp. iv. 5. Over head a crowned shield
32 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
of the Royal Arms of England as used by Qv.
Elizabeth. In base, a carved shield of arms : UNIVERSITY
OF Cambridge, betw. the date 15-80.
© SIGILLVM a officii * CANCELLARII » ALM/E »
VNIVERSITATIS * CANTEBRIGIE iH
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 228, where the back
of the matri.K is said to bear the following inscription :
: EX : DONG •:■D : EDW : LEEDYS : IVRIS :•: CIVILIS :
DOCTORIS :
and in the centre, M. S. for Matthew Stokis, Bedell, see No. 4724.
Official Seal of the Vice-Chancellor, h.n. 1580.
4731. Sulph. cast from the gold signet ring, i x I in.
[lix. II.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : UNIVERSITY OF CAM-
BRIDGE, see No. 4724.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 229, where the ring is
said to bear inside the initials of Matthew Stokis, Bedell, see No.
4724.
Michael-Honsc,
or House of the Scholars of St. Michael, A.D. 1324 ;
afterzvards incorporated into Trinity College, A.D. 1546.
4732. Sulph. cast from fine impression, edge chipped.
If in. [Ix. SI.]
St. Michael the Archangel, with expanded wings, in the
1. h. a shield of early form charged with a cross, trampling
on the dragon, and piercing his head with a long cross held
in the r. h.
■U S' : MAGRI €T : SCOLARIV ■DOM' : SCI : MICH'IS : CANT6BR'.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 232.
King's Hall, a.d. 1337 ;
afterwards incorporated into Trinity College, A.D. 1546.
4733. Sulph. cast from fine impression, chipped at the
edge. 2{ in. [Ix. 32.]
On a low carved pedestal in a carved and canopied gothic
niche with open sides, K. Edward III., founder, seated with
crown, holding in the 1. h. a model of a church, with the r. h.
presenting foundation-charter to the Master, kneeling on
the 1., outside the pale of the niche. In base, under five
LOCAL SEALS. 33
carved arches of a pent-house, three three-quarter-length, and
two half-length suppliants with upraised hands. On each
side, on a mount, an oak-tree, on which is suspended a shield
of arms : 1., ENGLAND ; r, quarterly I, 4, FRANCE (Ancient),
2, 3, England, for Edward III.
: SIGILLU : COMUNE : CUSTODIS ET SCOLAtRIJUM AULE ;
REGIS : CANTEBRIGGIE «<<«*!
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 232.
Clare Hall,
ho'lv Clare College, A.D. 1326.*
First Seal
4734. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2| x i^ in. [Ix.
Pointed oval : in a carved gothic niche, with triple canopy,
the Lady Elizabeth [de Burgh], sister and co-heir of Gilbert,
Earl of Clare, foundress, standing, turned to the 1., a book of
Statutes in the 1. h., and with the r. h. presenting the charter of
foundation to a body of nine kneeling representatives of the
foundation and scholars. Background of the niche replenished
with large roses. Overhead, in three small canopied niches,
three-quarter-length effigies of the Virgin and Child betw. St.
John Baptist with the Agnus Dei on the 1., and St. John the
Evangelist } with an eagle and a palm branch on the r. On
the tabernacle work at each side of the principal niche a shield
of arms : 1., ENGLAND ; r., quarterly, Castile and Leon, for
K. Edward I., and Ou. Eleanor of Castile, maternal
grandparents of the foundress. In base, betw. two slipped
flowers a shield of arms : per pale, dex., three chevrons, Cl.are,
sin., a cross, BURGH, within a bordure [guttee ?], Clare
College. For remarks on this bordure, which has been
conjectured to be guttee, but is very indistinct, and at one
part seems to bear a castle, rather than a goutte, see Proc.
Soc. Antiq. I. c, p. 233.
• ■AULA ■CLARe • PIA ■R6GE • SEMPER • VIRGO ■MARIA.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 233.
Second Seal.
4735. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
2-1-1 X 2| in. [Ix. 19.]
Oval : a copy, badly proportioned, of the preceding seal,
No. 4734.
Beaded border.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x.. pt. III., p. 234.
* Or .\.IJ. 1333-9, Proc. .Soc. Anliq. I. c.
VOL. 11. D
34 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Master, A.D. 1742.
4736. Sulph. cast from the matrix. lA^ i '"• Q^- 20.]
Oval : an elegantly car\'ed shield of arms, CLARE COLLEGE,
see No. 4734.
Pembroke, or Valence-Mary Hall,
now College, A.D. 1347.
First Seal
AlIZI. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 24^ x i^^ in. [Ix.
35-]
Pointed oval ; on a mount replenished with flowers, Aymer
de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, on the 1., and Mary de St. Paul,
his Countess, on the r., standing side by side, each one holding
up the interior hand to a church or college-building overhead,
on the roof of which is a seated figure of Our Lord with
cruciform nimbus lifting up the hands in benediction betw.
two cinquefoils in the field. On each side of the mount a
forked tree, on which is slung by the strap a shield of arms :
1., eight barrulets (for barry of ten), an orle of nine martlets.
Valence ; r., per pale, dex., Valenxe (as in the other shield),
sin., three pales vair, on a chief a label of three points, each
dimidiated, St. Paul, PEMBROKE COLLEGE. Background
faintly hatched.
tf. S'. CVSTODIS : ET : SCOLARIV ; DOMVS : DG : VALGNCe :
MARie : IN : CANT6BR1G'.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 234.
Secretum or Privy Seal, A.D. 1347.
4738. Sulph. cast from fine impression, edge chipped.
I in. [Ix. 38.]
The Trinity, in a finely traced gothic panel.
SECRETV • AVLE • VALGNCE • MARIE ■CANTABRIG.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 235.
Seal of Arms, K.D. 1649.
4739. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. i| X tin. [Ix.
37.]
Oval : a shield of arms, PEMBROKE COLLEGE, see No. 4737.
SIGILL : AVL/E PEMBROCHI/E GANTABRIGI/E.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 235.
LOCAL SEALS. 35
Later Seal of Arms, A.D. 1S44.
4740. Sulph. cast from the steel matri.x. I| X |. [Ix.
36.J
Oval : a shield of arms, PEMBROKE COLLEGE, see No. 4737,
suspended by a strap from a tree.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 235
Gonville Hall,
or Hall of the Amiunciation of the Virgin Mary,
A.D. 1348 ; afterivards refounded as Gonville and
Cains College, A.D. 1558.
4741. Sulph. cast from fine impression, chipped at the
edges. 24 X If in. [Ix. 52.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin in a carved
niche, with elegantly carved triple arched canopy pinnacled and
crocketed. In base, a bishop, (for William Bateman, Bishop
of Norwich, A.D. 1344-1354, who established the College for
the founder, Edmund de Gonville, rector of Terrington and
Rushworth) with mitre and pastoral staff, kneeling in ador-
ation to the v., betw. six other kneeling personages.
S' COE . AVLE . ANVCIACdiS : BE : MARIE . CANT6BRI . . .
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. .\., pt. III., p. 237.
Gonville and Caius College, A.D. 1558.
4742. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2| x if in.
[Ix. 16.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin, under an
elegantly carved arch of the Italian style, supported on slender
shafts. In base an oval shield with carved work, and having
indistinct charges ; between the letter B on the 1. and a
mitre on the r., for William Bateman, Bishop of Norwich,
A.D. 1 344-1 354. See No. 4741.
_n_
SIGILL' COLLEG . DE . GONEVIL ET GAIVS . FVND . I . HO
AN . B . MA . VIR .t". VNTTE C^ATA [B.l
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 250.
Trinity Hall,
or Hall of tlie Holy Trinity of Norwich, .V.D. 1350.
First Seal.
4743. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2| in. [Ix. 43.]
The Trinity in a heavilj- canopied niche. At each side a
U 2
36 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
wavy branch or sprig enclosing ten small heads, full-face, to
represent the host of heaven. In base, a small shield of arms :
a crescent ermine within a bordure engrailed, WlLLL\M
Bateman, Bishop of Norwich, a.d. 1344-1354, founder; the
arms are borne by TRINITY Hall.
© S' COLLEGII : SCOLARIV : AULE : SCE : TRINITATIS : DE :
NORWICO : IN : VNIUERSITATE . CANTEBR :
Proc. Soc. Antig., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 237.
4744. [ 1 8th cent.] Sulph. cast from a matrix. -^^ in. [Ix.
46.]
A shield of arms, TRINITY Hall, {Sa. field).
TRIM : AVL : CANT;
Master, a.d. 1350.
4745. Sulph.cast from the silver matrix. i| X i in. [Ix. 44,]
Pointed oval : the Trinity in a canopied niche with taber-
nacle work at the sides. In base a shield of arms, TRINITY
Hall, see No. 4743.
SIGILLU CUSTODIS COLLEGII SCE TRINITAT' CANTEBRIG'.
Cabled borders.
Proc. Sec. Antig., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 238.
Stephen Gardiner, Master, a.d. 1525-1549, 1553-1555.
(Bishop of Winchester, a.d. 1531-1550, ISS3-IS55-)
4746. Sulph. cast from the brass matrix, i in. [Ix. 45.]
A shield of arms : TRINITY Hall, see No. 4743.
SIGILLUM » STEPHANI *< MAKSAY *<
Proc. Soc. Atitig., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 238, where the name
at the end of the legend is read, M.A.TR.CAN. {i.e., Magister Auke
Trinitatis Cantebrigie).
Henry Hervye, or Harvey, LL.D., Master.
4147. [A.D. 15S0.] Light-brown: fine, fi- in. [Add.
ch. 15,009.]
The monogram Hi, for H. H., initials of the master. In
the field the motto : — ft OS • MENS • MANVS.
Beaded border.
Corpus Christi College, a.d. 1352.
4748. [Late 14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
24 X \\ in. [D.C., F. 62.]
LOCAL SEALS. 37
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with canopy pinnacled
and crocketed, the Coronation of the Virgin. Below this
the shields of arms : 1., the ARMS OF THE TRINITY ; r., the
symbols of the Passion, for jESUS CHRIST. In base, two
figures representing the two gilds which founded the College,
holding up a model church, betw. three half-length wor-
shippers.
S' â– COE • DOMUS â– CORPORIS â– XPI • Z • BE â– MARIE â–
CANTEBRIGGIE.
4749. Another. [Ix. 21.]
4750. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, [xxxv. 62.]
4751. [a.D. 1567.] Red : app. by a plaited cord, green
and white, and enclosed in a tin-box. [Add. ch. 26,723.]
4752. Light-brown : fine, but imperfect at the edge,
[xl. 9.]
0. As before, No. 4748.
R. A small round counterseal, from a signet-ring, f in.
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a pelican in her piety,
2, 3, three lilies, slipped, two and one, CORPUS ChrISTI
College.
Proc. Soc. Afiiiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 239.
God's Hotise, a.d. 1442.
4753. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. if in.
[Ix. 47-]
The field divided by a horizontal line ; in the upper part
the Ascension of our Lord, in the lower part the Nativity.
SIGILLUM *! [COMMUNE *< COLLEGII *< DE *<j CODES •
HOUS -^ [CANTEBRIGLE *<
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. I II., p. 239.
Seal ad Causas.
See Monastic Seals, No. 2826.
Kitigs College, a.d. 1441.
Second s/aU [a.d. 1449] of the seal of the Refoundation, a.d. 1443.
4754. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
21 in. [D.C., G. 31.]
The Assumption of the Virgin, in a vesica of clouds, upheld
by the Almighty and four angels at the top, and two angels
below ; in a heavily canopied niche. On each side, in a
38 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
smaller niche similarly canopied, on the 1., on a pedestal, a
bishop, St. Nicholas, full-length with mitre, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff cur\ed outwards :
on the r., on a pede.'ital, Henr>' VI. with crown, hands elevated
in prayer. Outside these, on each side a small pent-house, in
which is an angel or shield-bearer, holding in front a shield of
arms : 1., FRANCE (MODERN), for Henry VI. as King de facto,
r., quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3, ENGLAND, for
Henry VI. In base, under a depressed arch, with carved and
arcaded corbel table behind and at the sides, a shield of arms :
three roses, two and one, on a chief per pale a fleur-de-lis on
the dex., and a lion passant guardant on the sin., King's
College.
sigillu : coe prepositi • z • scolarium : colle^ii :
REGALIS be marie Z SCI NICHOLAI DE GANTEBR
4755. Another. [Ix. 31.]
4756. Yellow or uncoloured : fine but imperfect, [xxxv.
25.]
RIUM : CO LIS BE MARIE Z SCI NICHO
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IlL, pp. 240, 241 ; where a
notice is given of the shield of amis found in the first state of this seal.
James Fletewood, S.T.P., Provost.
Albl. [a.D. 1 66/1.] Red : injured by pressure. | in.
[Harl. ch. ill G. 16.]
A shield of arms, KiNG's COLLEGE, as in No. 4754.
Above it the date 1588.
Cabled border.
Otieens CoUes^e,
of SS. Margaret and Bernard, A.D. 1448.
4758. Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped impression.
2i in. [Ix. 39.]
In two canopied niches, full-length figures of St. Margaret
holding a book and trampling on a Dragon, whose head she
is piercing with a long cross, on the 1. ; and St. Bernard with
pastoral staff and book on the r. At each side a small open
pent-house, on a bracket, containing a kneeling angel. In
base, bctw. the President, kneeling in adoration on the r. and
four kneeling fellows of the College on the 1., a shield of arms
of six quartcrings : I, Barry of eight (for six), HUNGARY ;
2, seme-de-lis, a label of three points, NAPLES ; 3, a cross
potent betw. four crosses crosslet or potent, JERUSALEM ;
4, seme-de-lis, within a bordure, Anjou ; 5, Crusily fitchy,
two barrs or barbel fishes addorsed. Bar ; 6, on a bend three
eaglets, LORRAINE. MARGARET OE Anjou, (for Queens'
College.)
LOCAL SEALS. 39
SIGILLU COE PSIDENT' Z SOCIOR : COLLEGII REGINALIS
SCE MARGARETE Z SCI BERNAR:DI DE CANTEBRIG'.]
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 243.
Later Seal, A.D. 1675.
4759. Sulph. cast. 2} x 2 in. [D.C., H. 59.]
Pointed oval : Ou. Margaret, wife of K. Henry VI., first
foundress, or Ou. Elizabeth, wife of K. Edward IV., second
foundress, standing on a bracket, with crown, turned to the 1.,
in her r. h. a sceptre, in the 1. h. an orb.
tc SIGILLVM • : ■COLLEGII • ; ■REGINALIS ■; •
CANTABRIG â– : â– 1675.
Carved border.
4760. Another. [Ix. 41.]
4761. Cast in lead. [SIo. xxxiv. 70.]
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 244.
Seal of Arms, a.d. 1575.
4762. Sulph. cast from the matrix. I X |- in. [Ix. 40.]
Oval : a shield of arms, MARGARET OF Anjou, see No.
4758, within a bordure. Queens' College, "granted by
Rob. Cooke, A.D. 1575. Above the shield the initial letters,
Q. C.
Beaded border.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 244.
St. Catharines Hall or College., a.d. 1473.
4763. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2^ X i| in.
[Ix. 29.]
Pointed oval : St. Catharine standing in a canopied niche,
with tabernacle work at the sides, and carved bracket in base,
with crown, in the r. h. a sword, in the 1. h. a Catharine
wheel.
SIGILL' COIE *< COLLEGIJ SIUE AULE SCE KATERINE
VIRGIS *< DE CATEBREGIA.
Cabled borders.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. Ill,, p. 244.
Master's Seal.
4764. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix, i x J in.
[Ix. 30.]
40 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : gu. a Catharine wheel, St. CATHA-
RINE'S College or Hall.
Cabled border.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. .\., pt. IH., p. 244.
yesus College, a.d. 1496.
From the Benedictine Priory of St. Radegiind.
Priory Seal.
4765. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2| X i|- in. [Ix. 48.]
Pointed oval : St. Radegund, standing, head turned to the
r., with staff, wallet and book. Archaic style.
©SIGILLVM SAMCT€ RAD6GVNDIS.
A nother.
4766. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 24- X i^ in-
[Ix. 49-]
This very closely resembles the previous seal, No. 4765, but
is not from the same matrix.
Comtnon Seal, A.D. 1496.
4767. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2| X if in.
[1.x. 23.]
Pointed oval : in three heavily canopied niches, Our Lord,
standing on a pedestal, with cruciform nimbus, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb topped with a long
cross, betw. the Virgin, with crown and nimbus, hands in
prayer, on the 1. ; and St. John the Evangelist, with nimbus,
in the r. h. a chalice, in the 1. h. a palm-branch, on the r. In
base, under an arch with sides of masonry, an angel support-
ing in front a shield of arms : the five wounds of Our Lord,
viz., a human heart betw. two hands and two feet in saltire,
gouttcc de sang, for jESUS Chrlst.
• SIGILLUM : COLLEGIJ : iHU : MARIE : ET : JORlS: EVAG' :
CANTEBR'.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 245.
Seal ad Cattsas, A.D. 1586.
4768. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 24- X if in.
[Ix. 24.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fcss betw. three cock's heads
erased, all within a bordure charged with ten crowns, for John
LOCAL SEALS. 4 1
Alcock, Bishop of Ely, and jESUS College. Above in
radiant clouds the Hebrew inscription niJ' probably intended
for nin< In base, on a carved ante-fixal ornament or
tablet, the date 1586.
© SIGILLVM ■COLLEGII « IHESV • CANTABRIG « QVO « AD *
CAVSAS *<
Proc. Soc. Aittiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 245.
blaster.
4769. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
I X i in. [Ix. 35.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms, JESUS COLLEGE, see No.
4768. (Eight crowns only.)
Christ's College, a.d. 1505.
Master.
^IIQ. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. i-J in.
[Ix. 17.]
An heraldic antelope lodged, on a mount. The field re-
plenished with the royal badges, the rose and portcullis, for
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby,
mother of K. Henry VII., and foundress.
+ SIGILLU + CUSTODIS + COLLEGIJ + CRISTI + CANTIBRIGIE.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 246. Cf. the seal of
Countess Margaret in Sandford, Cencal. Hist., p. 246.
SL Johns College, a.d. 151 i.
4771. Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect impression. 2^-
in. [Ix. 26.]
St. John the Evangelist, seated to the 1., in a canopied
chair writing his gospel on a desk, over which hangs a roll.
In the field, on the 1. an eagle with nimbus, rising with ex-
panded wings, and a quatrefoil flower, slipped and leaved ;
on the r. a portcullis, ringed and chained, an heraldic antelope,
(see No. 4773), and a marguerite-flower.
« « : CeLLEGY • « A • ieHAN[l$ EV]ANGEL1§TE [ • Z •
MAJRGARETAM • IRIGHIEMeT gg
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x. pt. III., pp. 246, 247.
4772. [a.d. 1568.] Light-brown or uncolourcd : very
imperfect and indistinct. [Harl. ch. 79 A. 33.]
z . MAR
42 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
4773. [a.D. 1649.] Light brownish-red : fine, very imper-
fect and indistinct. [Add. ch. 15,685.]
This impression shews the portcullis and antelope, wanting
in the previous seal, No. 4772.
.... HANIS ■EV[ANGJELISTE ■Z • MA . . .
Another Seal?
4774. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. About 2\ X
i-g- in. when perfect. [Ix. 27.]
Pointed oval : an eagle of St. John the Evangelist, rising
reguardant with expanded wings, in a carved border or frame.
s* IN : «< PRINCIPIO : «< ERAT : *< (VERBIUM : *< _Joh. i. I.
Signet, or Master s Seal.
^llb. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
1-1 X 41 in. [Ix. 28.]
Oval : a portcullis, ringed and chained, surmounted by a
crown.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 247.
Magdalene College, a.d. 15 19.
4776. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
14. X H in- [l-^- 33-]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : quarterly per pale in-
dented, on a bend betw. two eagles displayed a fret betw.
two martlets, for Thoma.s Audley, (afterwards ist Baron
Audley), founder, and MAGDALENE COLLEGE. On a label
above the shield the motto : — garde • TA • FOY.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., part. IlL, p. 248.
A no titer.
Alll. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the .silver matrix.
li in. [Ix. 34.]
A carved shield of arms, as in No. 4776, wreathed and
garlanded. In the carving over the shield a cherub's head.
In the field above, the motto as in No. 4776.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 248.
Trinity College, a.d. 1546.
4778. Light-brown, uncolourcd : fine, but imperfect, l^
in. when perfect, [xl. 11.]
LOCAL SEALS. 43
0. The Baptism of Our Lord ; a dove with nimbus and
expanded wings descending from rays of light in the upper
part. Over the dove, on a scroll, the inscription : —
[HIC EST FILIVS] MEVS DELECT [f IPSVM AVDITE.]
e> S[IGILLVM : COLLEGIl : TRINITATIS : CANTABRIGIAE :
FVNDATORE : HENRICO : OCTAVO.)
B. K. Henry VIII., seated, with royal robes, sceptre, orb,
and crown ; in a niche of debased style, with round-headed
canopy and carved scroll-work at the sides. [Field diapered
with a rose in each space, in two of which, one on each side
of the king, the initial letters r. h. are substituted for the
roses.]
: SEtRVIRE : « : DEO : « : REGNARE :*« : EST : * : FACITVM : « :
[ANNO : * : GRACIE : « : 1546 : HENRICI : 8 : 3J8.
This rev. and legend has much in common with rev. of the
seal of Christ Church, Oxford, made in the same year. See
No. 2139.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 249, where the copper-
gih matrix is described. The engraver has erroneously substituted the
words " ipsum audite,"' from the passage relating to the Transfiguration,
for the words " quo mihi complacui," of the Baptism.
Emmanuel College, a.d. 1584.
Master.
4779. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix, i x | in. [Ix.
22.1
Oval : on a wreath, a lion rampant, (crest of SlR Walter
MiLD.MAY, Kt, founder,) holding a chaplet, out of the mouth
a scroll inscribed : — EMMANOYHA. This is the bearing of the
shield of arms of Emmanuel College.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd series., vol. x., pt. 111., p. 250.
Sidney Sussex College, a.d. 1598.
Master.
4780. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix, i in. [Ix. 42.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : quarterly of eight pieces,
for Ladv FRANCE.S Sydney, widow of Thomas Ratcliffe, 3rd
Earl of Sussex, ob. A.D. 1569. Ensigned with a coronet of
five pearls. In the field around, the motto : —
06 • CALVMNIEZ • DIEV • ME ■GARDE.
Proc. Soc. Antiq., 2nd scries, vol. x., pt. 111., p. 251.
44 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CAMELFORD, co. Connvall.
4781. [i/th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixi. 7.]
A caiJiel passing a ford, to the 1., forming a rebus on the
name of the town.
W SIGILLVM t?. VILL : DE » CAMILLFORD.
S . Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. i., p. 333.
CANTERBURY, co. Kent.
First Corporation Seal, A.D. 13 18.
4782. [a.d. 1357.] Red: fine. 31 in. [Cott. ch.
xxi. 10.]
0. An elaborately designed castle, with three embattled
towers, each of two stories, with windows, masoned walls, and
inclined causeway. In base, a shield of arms of England ;
within a finely carved and cusped gothic rosette of eight
points, with a lion of England in each spandril. Field
diapered lozengy, with a small quatrefoil in each space,
and with five cinquefoils, one in each of the five uppermost
cusps.
» S« I ISTVD : 6ST i SIGILLVM I GOMMVNe S CIVIVM t
GIVITATIS I CANTVARI6.
B A section of the Cathedral, elegantly carv-cd, showing in
a large central niche, with ogee-arch, Becket's martyrdom.
In a smaller niche on each side, a king, with crown and
sceptre. In base, under a carved gothic arcade, the middle
arch of ogee shape, Our Lord, half-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb. Field hatched ; over the
roof, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. a cinquefoil.
Legend in two rhyming hexameter verses : —
ICTIBVS : INMEMS : THOMAS : QVI : CORRVIT : 6WS :
TVTOR -. AB : OFFeNS ; VRBIS : SIT : GANTVRIGNS.
Beaded border.
Legend on the rim of the seal, in two rhyming hexameter
verses : —
^ ANNO : MILLCNO : XPI : DGGAS : OCTO : TRIG€NO :
R6GIS : Z • VND6N0 : FIT • HOC ■eOWARDI • S . . MeN[0 J
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., voL i., p. 340, engraves the obv., .ind the new
rev. adapted from the above rcu. by substituting a shield of arms of the
City in the place of the Martyrdom, and removing the legend, which is
replaced by a coarsely carved border.
LOCAL SEALS. 45
Seal of arms.
4783. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the ivory matrix.
If in. [Ixv. 8.]
A shield of arms : three Cornish choughs, on a chief a Hon
passant guardant, CiTY OF CANTERBURY. Foliage above,
and at the sides of the shield.
S> CIVITAS CANTVAR.
Inner border cabled.
Mayor.
4784. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix,
i-hiin. [D.C., F. 627.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, at each
side a small tower. Within a trefoil, with a lion of ENGLAND
in each spandril.
* SIGILLVM : MAIORIS : CIVITATIS : CANTVARie.
The word Jllaioris has been engraved in the matrix over
the word Ballivoniin, erased.
Signet.
4785. [ijth-iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \^
in. [Ixv. 9.]
A shield of arms, CiTV OF CANTERBURY, see No. 4783.
SIGILL' • MAIOR • CIVIT ■CANT'
The new silver matrix, made in 1S32, superseded this signet, which it
closely resembles.
Chainberlain.
4786. [i7th-i 8th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
\% in. [Ixv. 10.]
A shield of arms, CiTV OF CANTERBURY, see No. 4783.
SIGILL' • CAMBR' ■CIVIT • CANT.
St. A Kgiistiue's Lathe and the Eastern Division.
4787. [ 1 8th- 1 9th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
I X i in. [l.vv. I l]
Oval : on an estrade, St. Augustine standing, with mitre
and cloak, to the 1., lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a pastoral staff
ST AVSTINS LTH & EASTRN DIVISn.
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1069.
46 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CARDIFF, CO. Glamorgan.
Chancery.
{Seal of Henry VII. as Lord of Glamorgan and Morgan^
4788. [a.D. 1503.] Light-brown: fine, but imperfect.
About 34 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 E. 19.]
0. On a rocky mount replenished with herbage, the King,
armed cap-a-pie, with a shield of arms slung over the r.
shoulder, riding to the r. on a caparisoned horse with a plume
of three ostrich feathers on its head. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly, i, 4, France
(modern), 2, 3, England. Background replenished with
sprigs of foliage and flowers. Compare rev. of the great
seals of Edward IV., Edward V., Richard III., and Henry
VII., Nos. 300-324.
SIGI [RE]GIS : HENRICI CHIBJERNIE CDJOMINCI
DE) GLAMOR[GAN] . . . [M]ORGA[N] ....
R. A shield of the ROYAL ARMS OF Engl.AND, as in the
obv., betw. three sprigs of foliage, encircled with a garter
inscribed with the motto of the order. Crest, on a helmet and
ornamental mantling of foliage, on a chapeau a lion statant
guardant, England.
SIGLILL' ClANCELLARI
NOK.
4789. Creamy-white : cracked and imperfect, [xxxvi. 8.]
4790. Sulph. cast of the rev. only of the preceding seal,
No. 478S. [D.C., A. III*.]
Corporation.
4791. [14th cent] Red: U in. [xxxvi. 44.]
On a pyramidal mount, or cairn of stones, two lions rampant
combatant, supporting aloft a shield of arms : three chevrons,
Town of Cardiff.
Legend in ornamental letters : —
S' C01VIVN6 De K6RDIF.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Add. MS. 6,331, f. 15.
CARLISLE, CO. Cumberland.
4792. [13th cent] Sulph. ca.st from the matrix. 3 in.
[Ixi. 31, 32.]
0. The Virgin, with nimbus and crown, seated on a throne,
in the r. h. an ornamental fleur-de-lis, and supporting with
the 1. h. on her knee the Child, with cruciform nimbus, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book.
LOCAL SEALS. 47
Legend in two concentric circles within beaded anniili.
Inner circle : — Ave MARIA : GRACIA PLGNA.
Outer circle : — * S' • COMMVNIS : CIVIVM : KARLIOLGNSIS-
B. A cross, slightly pattee, charged with a six-foil rose at
the crossing of the arms, and cantoned with four similar
roses.
«> S' COMMVNIS : CIVIVM : KARLIOL6NSIS «
Beaded borders.
4793. [a.D. 141 5.] White: fine, %'ery imperfect ; r. h. side
wanting. [Harl. ch. S3 D. 20.]
0- . AV€ MARIA : GR ,
* V . . . KARLIOLCNSIS . .
^- i' S' COMMVNIS : CIVIVM
4794. Sulph. cast of the o6z: only of No. 4793. [D.C., G. 14.]
CARMARTHEN, co. Cannarthen.
4795. [ 1 6th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression or the
matrix. 2\ in. [D.C., G. 272.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
ornamental carving, tall narrow windows, round-headed door-
way with a flight of steps and portcullis. On each of the side
towers an eagle. In the field, on each side an ostrich feather,
labelled. In base, a lion passant reguardant contourne.
© : SIGILLVM : COMMVNITATIS : VILLE : DE : KERMERDYNN :
Inner border beaded.
CASTLE-RISING, co. Norfolk.
4796. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ij in.
[Ixix. 13.]
A castle, with three domed towers, each topped with a flag ;
round-headed doorway with portcullis down.
« THE a BOROVGH OF ■CASTLE ■RYDING »<
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 358.
CHARD, or CHERDE, co. Somerset.
4797. [a.D. 1400.] Green : fine, but imperfect. About
2i X \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 49 A. 18.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental flowering tree, on it two
eagles.
« S' CO RGI D€ SeRDA ah
Beaded borders.
48 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHESTER, County.
Richard, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, and
Earl of Chester, aftei-wards Richard II.
{Seal of his Chester Exchequer})
4798. [a.d. 1377.] Uncoloured, opaque: fine, the edge
chipped. 1 1 in. [Add. ch. 6103.]
Within an elaborately carved gothic trefoiled panel, a
shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (ANCIENT), 2, 3,
England, over all a label of three points, Richard, Prince
OF Wales.
» s* : SIGILLUM : RICARDI : «< COMITIS : *< CESTRIE : «
COUNTY PALATINE OF CHESTER.
Edward IV., a.d. 1461-1483.
4799. Sulph. cast, tinted greenish-brown, from fine but
imperfect impression. 34- in. [Ixvi, 92, 93.]
0. The king, armed cap-a-pie, with plate armour, helmet
closed, chapeau and crest, a lion statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; sword held aloft in the r. h., in the 1. h. a
shield of arms slung with a strap over the r. shoulder ; riding
to the r. on a caparisoned horse, galloping on a mount re-
plenished with herbage and flowers. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are the RoYAL Arms OF
England as borne by Edward iv. The background is
replenished with wavy branches of foliage.
SIGILLVM : EDWARDI : DEI : GRA NGLIE Z FRANCIE :
DNl : HIBERNIE Z COMITIS : CESTRIE.
Beaded border.
R. A shield of arms : per pale, dex., ROYAL Arms as in
the obv. ; sin., three garbs, two and one, CHESTER. Ensigned
with an open jewelled coronet of five fleurs-de-lis and four
trefoil leaves disposed alternately. Supporters : dex., a lion ;
sin., a bull. The background is replenished with wavy
branches of foliage.
SIGILLVM J EDWARDI I DEI t GRACIA J REGIS : ANGLIE
. . . OMINI I HIBERNIE I ET I COMITIS t CESTRIE t
Inner border carved and ornamented with quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
Henry VII., a.d. 1485-1509.
4800. Sulph. casts, tinted dark-green, from fine but
cracked impression, with the edge chipped. 3} in. [Ixxvi.
94. 95-J
LOCAL SEALS. 49
p. The king, armed cap-a-pic, with plate armour, helmet
closed, chapeau and crest, a lion statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; sword held aloft in the r. h., in the 1. h. a
shield of arms slung with a strap over the r. shoulder ; riding
to the r. on a caparisoned horse, galloping on a mount re-
plenished with herbage and flowers, resembling that used on
the re^'. of the Great Seal of the king, see No. 324. The ar-
morial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : per pale, dex.,
the Royal Arms of England, as borne by Henry VII. ;
sin., three garbs, two and one, CHESTER. The background
is replenished with branches of foliage elegantly designed.
SIGILLU : HENRICI : DEI : GRACIA : REGIS : ANG . . . . Z :
FRANCIE : DNI : HIBERNIE : Z COMITIS : CESTRIE.
R. A shield of arms, as in the preceding seal of
Edward IV., ensigned as before, and placed betw. two ostrich
feathers, with the quill stuck through a label.
« SIGILLU : HENRICI : DEI : GRACIA : REGIS : ANGLIE Z
FRANCIE : DNI : HIBERNIE Z COMITIS : CESTRIE : »
Inner border carved and ornamented with quatrefoils or
ball-flowers, and having a cusp of tracery on each side of the
base of the shield below the feather.
4801. Sulph. casts from chipped impression, somewhat
indistinct in places. [Ixxvi. 96, 97.]
Henry VIII., a.d. i 509-1 547.
4802. Sulph. casts, tinted red, from fine impression, indis-
tinct in places. },\ in. [Ixxvi. 98, 99.]
p. The king, armed cap-d-pie, as in the preceding seal of
Henry VII., riding to the r. on a caparisoned horse, with
plume of three feathers on the head, galloping to the r. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are the ROYAL
Arms of England as borne by Henry VIII., with a label
of three points. The background of the seal is composed of
a very elegant diaper lozengy, the knot or intersection in
each case being covered with a fleur-de-lis of France ; in each
space an ostrich feather.
SIGj^ HENR ; DEI : GRA : REGIS : ANGL : ET : FRANC : Z :
DNI : HIBN : COMITATVS : PALATINI : SVI : CESTRIE.
R. A shield of arms: per pale, dex., as in the obv. ; sin.,
three garbs, two and one, CHESTER. Ensigned with a covered
crown of five roses and four fleurs-de-lis alternately disposed.
Supporters, two dragons or wyverns sejant addorsed, each
supporting an ostrich feather with label inscribed: — iCH DIEN.
SIGILL : HENRICI : DEI : GRA : REGIS : ANGL : Z : FRANC : Z :
DNI : HIBNIE : COMITATVS ; PALAT' : SVI : CESTRIE.
VOL. H. L
50 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Inner border carved and ornamented with quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
4803. Sulph. casts, tinted screen from very fine im-
pression, with the edge chipped off. [Ixxvi. loo, iol]
Edward VI., a.d. 1547-1553.
4804. Yellow: fine, imperfect at the bottom. 3-,^ in.
[xxxvi. 33.]
0. The king, armed cap-a-pie, with plate armour, helmet
closed, chapeau, and crest, a lion statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; sword held aloft in the r. h., in the 1. h. a
shield of arms slung with a strap over the r. shoulder ; riding
to the r. on a caparisoned and armoured horse, with a plume
of three ostrich feathers on the head. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : ROYAL ARMS OF ENG-
LAND, as borne by EDWARD VI., with a label of three points
for Prince of Wales. The background of the seal is
composed of a very elegant diaper lozengy, the knot or
intersection in each case being covered with a fleur-de-lis of
France ; in each space an ostrich feather, either straight or
curling to the dex. or sin., WALES.
SIGILLV : EDOARDI : DEI : GRA : AGL' : FRA : Z : H
S . . : ET : IN : TERRIS : « : * :
R. A shield of arms: per pale, (/^.v., quarterly, 1,4, FRANCE
(modern), 2, 3, England ; sin., three garbs, two and one,
Chester. Ensigned with a crown of five roses and four fleurs-
de-lis, alternately disposed. Supporters, two dragons or
wyverns sejant addorsed, each supporting an ostrich feather,
with label inscribed : — icH • DIEN.
Legend following from obv. : — â–
ECCLESIE : * : ANGLICANE : « : ET : « H . . . CE : « :
SVPREMI : « : CAPIT' : * : <P : « : COM : « :
PALATINI * SVI ® GESTRE â–
Carved borders.
COUNTY PALATINE OF CHESTER AND
COUNTY OF FLINT.
Elizabeth, a.d. i 558-1603.
4805. Lip^ht-brown opaque, uncoloured : fine, showing
marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 3-J- in.
[xxvii. 68.]
0. On a mount replenished with herbage and flowers, the
Queen, in embroidered attire, wiih crown and scepire, riding
LOCAL SEALS. 51
to the 1., on a pacing horse with embroidered reins, breast-
band and saddle-cloth. The saddle-cloth is diapered lozengj',
with a fleur-de-lis or a rose in alternate spaces. Back-ground
enriched with a diaper lozengy, with a fieur-dc-lis on each
knot of the reticulation and a labelled ostrich feather in each
space.
4 SIGILLUM : « : ELIZABETHE : * : DEI i « : GRA : « ;
ANGLIE : * : FRANCIE : « : ET : « : HIBERNIE : *
FIDEI : « ; DEFENSOR .
R. A shield of arms : per pale, dex., quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(modern), 2, 3, England, with a label of three points for
Prince of Wales ; j/«., three garb?, two and one, Chester,
ensigned with a royal crown. Supporters, two dragons
sejant addorsed, each holding up an ostrich feather with a
label inscribed : — iCH • DIEN. In the field above, the initial
letters e . R .
« ■COMITATVS : « PALANTINI : * SVI : * : CESTRIE : « :
ET ; * COMITATVS : « : SVI : * FLINT .
4806. Light-brown, opaque, uncoloured : fine, showing
marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix ;
originally applied to a charter by black and white silk ribbons
plaited together, [xxxvii. 69.]
4807. Casts in sulph., tinted green. [Ixxvi. 57, 58.]
James I., a.d. 1603.
4808. Light yellowish-brown, opaque, uncoloured : fine,
showing marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix.
3^ in. [xxxvii. 6l]
p. On a mount replenished with herbage and flowers, the
king, armed cap-a-pie in plate armour, with cuirass, helmet,
crown, plume of five ostrich feathers, and sword ; riding to
the 1. on a caparisoned and armoured horse, with ostrich plume
and aigrette. The caparisons are diapered lozengy, with an
ostrich feather in each space, and border of various badges.
« SIGILLVM « lACOBI « DEI « GRACIA * ANGLI/E «
SGOTI/E * FRANGI/E » ET « HIBERNI/E
« REGIS * FIDEI « DEF :
R. A shield of arms : per pale, dex.. Royal Arms of K.
James L, see No. 522, with label of three points for Prince
of Wales ; sin., three garbs, two and one, Chester. En-
signed with a royal crown, jewelled, with three crosses pattees
and two fleurs-de-lis. Supporters, two dragons sejant
addorsed, each holding an ostrich feather.
COMITATVS « PALATINI * SVI * CESTRI/E « ET * COMITATVS «
SVI « FLINT « AO * DNI * 1603.
Carved borders.
E 2
52 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Charles, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and York,
Earl of Ouster, etc., a.d. i6i6, afterwards Charles I.
4809. Light yellowish-brown, opaque, uncoloured : fine,
showing marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix.
3f in. [xxxvii. 62.]
0. A copy, with variant details, of the obi<. of the preceding
seal of James I., No. 4808. On the helmet an open coronet, in
the 1. h. a shield of arms : three garbs, two and one, CHESTER.
The devices in the diaper-work are garbs, ostrich feathers and
fleurs-de-lis.
* SIGILLVM « CAROLI * PRINCIPIS * WALLI/G * DVCIS *
CORNVBI/E * ET * EBORVM * ET ® COMITIS « CESTRI/E.
B- A shield of arms, CHESTER, see obv. Ensigned with
a jewelled coronet of four fleurs-de-lis, and five pearls on
rays. Supporters as in the preceding seal. No. 4808.
d • COMITATVS « PALATINI * SVI « CESTRI/E * ET « FLINT «
ANNO 1616.
Carved borders.
Commonwealth, a.d. 1648.
4810. Sulph. casts from the obv. and rev, of a fine impres-
sion. 31 in. [Ix. 6j, 68.]
0. An elaborately detailed representation of Chester Castle,
with an ornamental shield of arms on each of the side round-
towers, dex., England (Commonwealth), sin., Ireland.
Overhead, clouds ; in base, water.
THE « ORIGINALL ® SEALE ® FOR ® THE « COVNTY *
PALATINE ® OF * CHESTER ® AND « FLINT « 1648.
R. A representation of the interior of the House of
Commons during session. In base, an ornamentally carved
shield of arms, couch6, England (Commonwealth) ; cf.
No. 598.
« IN * THE « FIRST « YEARE * 0[F « FIREEDOME « BY «
GODS « BLESSING « RESTORED * 1648.
CHESTER, CO. Chester.
4811. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
2| in. [Ix. 70.]
An elaborate representation of a castle, walls masoned and
embattled, six towers, portal with folding doors closed and
portcullis half-down. In the field over it, a lion of England
betw. two garbs of Chester.
^ SIGILLVM COMVNE MAIORIS ET CIVIVM CIVITATIS CESTRIE.
LOCAL SEALS. 53
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 399.
Privy Seal of the Mayor.
4812. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, or from
fine impression. i|- in. [Ix. 71.]
A shield of arms, England, with a label of five points.
Suspended by a strap from a loop ; with a garb of CHESTER
on each side.
© SIGILLVM : SECR6TI ; MAIORIS : C6STRI6.
Beaded borders.
Cliamberlain or Sheriff.
4813. [.\.D. 12S0.] Light-green or uncoloured : the edge
chipped. 14^ in. [Add. ch. 20,484.]
A shield of arms, England, within a finely carved gothic
rosette of eight points, with a countersunk trefoil in each
cusp.
.... ANGL' CeSTR.
(.? Sigillum Regis Anglice )
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1070.
CHESTERFIELD, co. Derby.
4814. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[D.C., H. 153.]
An ornamental shield of arms : on a fess a lozenge.
■W • BVRG DE CHESTERFIELD.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 403.
Smaller Seal.
4815. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. ^ in.
[Ixi. 38.]
Shield of arms, and legend as before. No. 4814.
CHEVELEY, co. Cambridge.
Free Grammar School.
4816. [16th cent] Sulph. cast i|- X if in. [Ix. 54.]
Oval : a book, with ornamental cover and clasps. Field
replenished with sprigs of wavy foliage.
«! SIGILLVM GOMVNE • PRO • SCHOLA ■lOHIS • RAY • IN
CHEVELEY «
54 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHICHESTER, co. Sussex.
First Corporation Seal.
4817. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. 2-I- x i^- in. [xxxvi. 191.]
Pointed oval : an eagle, rising reguardant contoume, hold-
ing in the beak a fleur-de-lis. In the field, an estoile of eight
points wavy.
«: SIGILLVM • CIVIVM • CIC6STRIE.
Beaded borders.
Later Corporation Seal.
4818. [17th cent.] Recent impression in red wax, from
the matrix. 3J- in. [xxxvi. 192.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled and masoned, the
crenellations of the wall charged alternately with a cross, rose,
fleur-de-lis, and lion's face, and similar devices are placed on
the face of the wall, and crenellations of the towers. Portal
with embattled wall, and portcullis down, surmounted with a
large shield of arms : guttee de poix, on a chief a lion of
England, City of Chichester.
« S SIGILLVM I « t COMMVNE t ft I CIVITATIS I « J
CICESTRI/E.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topcgr. Diet., vol. i., p. 408.
Seal of Anns.
4819. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i^ X H in. [xxxvi. 193.]
Oval ; a shield of arms, CiTY OF CHICHESTER, see No.
4818.
: * : SIGILLVM * CIVITATIS » CICESTRI/E.
Carved border.
CHIPPENHAM, CO. Wilts.
4820. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixxiii. 47.]
A tree of three branches, eradicated, betw. two suspended
shields of arms : 1. ten billets in pile, four, three, two, and one,
in chief a label of five points ; r. three human legs coupcd at
the thigh in bend, two and one.
+ BVRGI + DE + CHIPPENHAM.
S. Lewis, Tflpogy. Diet., vol. i., p. 416.
LOCAL SEALS. 55
CHIRBURY CASTLE, co. Salop.
4821. Sulph. cast from fine impression on the matrix. 2J-
in. [D.C., A. 107*.]
A portcullis, the royal badge of Henrv VI 1 1., barbed,
studded, chained and ringed. Ensigned with a royal crown,
jewelled, of three crosses pattces and two flcurs-dc-lis.
is S • HENR ■VIII • DEI • GRA • RGG • ANGL • FRA • Z • DNI • HIFE •
f ■CASTELL' ■DOMI • SVE • GHIR.
CLITHEROE, co. Lancaster.
4822. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. \-^ in.
[l.Kvi. 29.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled and masoned. The
towers are circular, domed, each topped with a flag. Round-
headed portal, with portcullis half-down.
SIGILLVM ■BVRGI • DE ■CLIDEROWE IN COM : LANa
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 446.
Signet.
4823. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast, from the matri.x. if in.
[Ixvi. 30.]
A double cinquefoiled rose, en soleil, barbed and seeded.
gi SIGHVM • DE • CLITHEROW • Ikl ■LAMCAS.
COCKERMOUTH, co. Cumberland.
4824. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-Jg x
i in. [Ixi. 33.]
Oval : on an oval shield enriched with carved scrolls and
festoons, the cypher C. L. C, repeated in reverse. Over the
shield a basket of flowers.
COLCHESTER, co. Essex.
First Corporation Seal.
4825. [13th cent.] Casts in red composition from fine
but imperfect impression. About 3^; in. when perfect. From
a deed dated A.D. 1379. [Ixxv. 95, 96.]
56 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled. The
round-headed doorway with valve-doors, with ornamental
hinges, being opened by the porter. In base, a bridge of
three arches over a stream, with a fish naiant under each
arch. Background coarsely diapered lozengy, with a leaf or
pellet in each space. Peculiar and coarse style of work.
OLC€STR€NSIS : S . . . : BV . . Gl : C
B. St. Helena the Empress, a native of this town, with
crown, seated on a carved throne, under a canopy supported
on architectural buttresses, in the r. h. a long cross, her
emblem, in the 1. h. some indistinct emblems. Background
diapered as in the obv.
© : QVAM : CRVX : INSIGNIT : HGLeNAM : GOLECESTRIA GIJGNIT .
Proc. Soc. Antig., 1885, vol. x., pp. 344, 345.
4826. Casts in red composition, of a suggested restoration
of the seal. [Ixxv. 95*, 96*.]
g). â– ^ : COLCeSTReNSIS : SVM : BVRGI : COMMVNg :
SIGILLVM :
R. * : QVAM : CRVX : INSIGNIT : HCLeNAM : COLCESTRIA :
GIGNIT.
Second Seal.
4827. [15th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted grey, from fine
impression. 3| in. [xlvii. 758, 759-]
0. St. Helena, with crown, holding the cross, seated on a
throne, in a heavily canopied niche, with Our Lord, half-length
in a small niche overhead. On each side, a similar niche,
smaller, with canopy and turret of two storeys ; in each niche,
on a balcony, an angel with expanded wings holding a shield
of arms : 1. a cross; r. quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN),
2, 3, England ; outside these, on each side, a penthouse. In
base, under a flat arch, a shield of arms : a cross raguly betw.
three crowns, the one in base enfiling the cross. Town OF
Colchester. Supported by two lions.
si : SIGILLU S COMMUNE I BALLIUORU I Z : COMMUNITATIS t
VILLE t DOMINI t REGIS $ COLCESTRIE +
R. An elaborately detailed representation of a castle, or
castellated town, with a flight of steps leading from the
round-headed doorway over water in base. On each side, a
lion statant, and in the field a wavy branch of flowers and
foliage.
t INTRAUIT I IHC J mil QUODDAM X CASTELLUM J et »
MULIER : quedam : excepit t ILLUM *<
— Luc. X. 38.
LOCAL SEALS. 57
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 458 ; Laing's MS. Catal., Nos. 379,
380.
4828. Sulph. casts. [D.C., G. 8, 9.]
4829. Red : very fine, but imperfect, cracked, and chipped,
[.xxxvii. ^l.^
Bailiffs Office.
4830. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixiii. 6.]
A castle, masoned and embattled, the central tower
hexagonal, the side towers circular and topped with flags.
In the central tower in a carved round-headed niche,
St. Helena the Empress, standing, with crown, in the r. h. a
book, in the 1. h. a long cross. The round-headed portal has
the portcullis half down, and is flanked with two small circular
towers, on each a head.
s* SIGILLVM : OFFICII : BALLIUORUM : VILLE : COLCESTRIE : «<
Outside the legend a broad border of fourteen cinquefoil
roses alternately disposed with vesical frames, foliated, each
enclosing a fleur-de-lis.
Warden of the Gate.
4831. [a.d. 1348.] Red : fine, edge chipped. 2 in.
[L.F.C., xxiii. 14.]
An eagle of St. John the Evangelist, to the r.
[*S]IGILL' • CVSTOO ■PORT • COCUeCEST . : . . .
4832. Sulph. cast from No. 4831. [Ixiii. 15.]
Castle.
4833. [a.d. 1441.] Red : injured by pressure. i '^i-
[Add. ch. 24,671.]
A triple towered castle, with round-headed doorway-
Early 1 4th cent style of work.
» CASTRVM • COLGCeSTR'.
Another Seal.
4834. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. | in.
[Ixiii. 7.]
A shield of arms : a chevron gules betw. three billets. Over
the shield a triple- towered castle, masoned, with round-
headed doorway.
S' • CASTRI • C0L€C6STR'.
58 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CONGLETON, co. Chester.
4835. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ix. 88.]
On \vaves a ///;/ or barrel betw. two conger eels erect,
forming a rebus on the name of the town. Above the tun a
lion of England.
» : SIGILLVM s* COMUNE s» VILLE : si : DE : s* CONGULTON i* :
Beaded borders, the inner one also partly engrailed.
S. Lewis, Tcpogr. Did., vol. i., p. 473.
CORBRIDGE or CORFBRIDGE, co. Northimberland.
4836. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect and injured
impression. i| in. [Ixx. 10.]
A cross of ornamental design, cantoned with four human
heads erased.
+ SIGILL' COMMVNE CORFBRIGIE.
CORFE-CASTLE, co. Dorset.
4837. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2^ in. [Ixii. 32.]
On a mount a triple towered castle, embattled and
masoned, in each round tower a square window of four lights ;
round-headed door\vay with portcullis half down, below it a
corve or corbeati, by way of rebus on the name of the town.
On each of the towers an ostrich feather. The field diapered
lozengy, with each space charged with a .fleur-de-lis and
martlet or corbeau, alternately.
6 SIGILL' *< MAIORIS : ET : BARONU *> VILLE «< DE s* CORFF *<
CASTELL'. *( :
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 47S (verj- incorrect).
CONWAY, CO. Carnarvon.
Provosts/lip.
4838. [14th cent.] Red: fine, if in. [xxxvii. 76.]
On waves, a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled,
pointed doorway.
+ S' ; PROVeSTRie ; DC : CONeWCY.
LOCAL SEALS. 59
CORNWALL.
Subsidy of Cornwall and Plymouth, co. Devon.
4839. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression, if in.
[l.xi. ICX).]
A shield of arms : England. Inner border engrailed,
with a pellet in each cusp.
: SIGILLUM *i SUBS *< CORNUBY «< ET *< PLYMOUTH' «<
Corporation of'Stannators" of the Stannaries.
4840. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, edge
chipped. 2 in. [Ixi. i.]
On a platform two miners, to the 1., working ; the one on
the r. has a spade with triangular blade and single shoulder,
the other on the 1. a mattock. In the centre a lion's face,
the tongue protruded. Background diapered lozengy, with a
rose in each space.
ft s' comvnitatis • stangnatorvm . c0rnvb16.
Sir W.vlter Ralegh, Knt.
Warden of the Stannaries of Cornzuall and Devon, Captain
of the Royal Guard, and Governor of the Island of Jersey.
c. A.D. 1600.
4841. Sulph. cast, i^ in. [D.C., H. 82.]
The Warden, in plate armour, with plumed helmet, sword,
and shield of arms, riding to the 1. on a galloping horse,
caparisoned and plumed. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are : five lozenges in bend, R.\LEGH.
Border of two concentric circles beaded.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
(l.) S> SIGILL • DNI • WALTERI : RALEGH : MILITIS ; GARDIAN :
STANNAR : GORNVB : ET : DEVON :
(2.) ^ CAPITAN : GARD : REG : ET : GVBERNATOR : INSVL/t :
DE : lERSEY : «<
Outer border beaded.
Gent. Mag., voL Ivii., p. 459.
DUCHY OF CORNWALL.
Cokett Seal.
4842. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-^V i'l-
[Ixi. 3.]
6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bust of a king, with crown of three points fleury, drapery
fastened on the breast with a fibula betw. two sprigs of
foliage.
» SIGILLU ■DE ■COKETT' DUCAT' • CORNUB'.
Cabled borders.
Office of the Cokett.
Seal (7/ Henry, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall,
and Earl of Chester, afterwards Henry V.
4843. \c. A.D. 1 399-141 3.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2i in. [Ixi. 2.]
In a quadrilobe, a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(MODERN), 2, 3, England, over all a label of three points,
each indistinctly charged, Henry Prince of Wales.
Betw. two ostrich feathers labelled ; over the shield a swan
rising.
« S' HENRIC PRINCIPIS WALL' DUG' CORNUB' Z COMIT'
CESTR' DE officio COKETTI DUCATUS CORNUBie *<
Cabled borders.
4844. Another. [D.C., G. 137.]
Letter Seal of ALBERT EDWARD, PRINCE OF Wales, K.G.
4845. [a.d. 1842.] Red sealing-wax, impression from a
letter. I X -f^ in. [xlix. 41.]
Rectangular with rounded corners : an oval shield of the
Royal Arms of Great Britain, with an escutcheon of
Saxony and label of three points for difference, PRINCE OF
Wales. The shield is encircled with a Garter, inscribed
with the motto of the Order, and ensigned with a prince's
crown and plume of three ostrich feathers. Supporters of
Great Britain, each with a label as above, and placed on
carved scrolls. In base a riband bearing the motto : — ICH
DIEN. The whole within a bordure bezantee, for CORNWALL,
inscribed in base : —
DUCHY OF COCRNWALLI.
Secretary's Letter Seal.
4846. [a.d. 1842.] Red sealing-wax, impression from a
letter, i X i in. [xlix. 42.]
Oval : an oval shield of the arms described in No. 4845,
encircled with a Garter inscribed with the motto of the Order,
and ensigned with a crown as before. Supporters of GREAT
Britain, each with a label, and placed on a riband bearing
LOCAL SEALS. 6l
the motto: — iCH DIEN. entwined with the rose, thistle and
shamrock.
Inscription in the field above : —
DUCHY OF CORNWALL.
Below, on a plinth,
SECRETARY.
COVENTRY, CO. Warwick.
Mayoralty.
4847. [From a charter dated A.D. 1618.] Light brown:
injured by pressure and slipped when being made. About
2 in. [xxxvi. 46.]
On a mount replenished with foliage, and betw. two trees,
an elephant, bearing on his back a triple-towered castle,
topped with a flag [bearing three scimitars in fess, handles
downward.]
«? SIGICLLUM ■MAIOJRATUS ■ClUITATIS • COUENTRIE.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 497.
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 107 L
CREDITON, CO. Devon.
Free Grammar Sc/iool, A.D. 1674.
4848. Sulph. cast, tinted red. I| in. [xxxv. 127.]
The Almighty, standing, slightly turned to the 1., with
radiant nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
an orb topped with a cross.
tr SIG â– XII • GVBER : BONOR â– ECLE • S • CRVCIS DE â–
CREDITON : 1674.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 254.
4849. Another, [xlvii. 76l]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 275.
CUMBERLAND.
A Sheriff's Seal?
4850. [a.d. 1668.] Red: imperfect, en placard. About
f in. when perfect [Add. ch. 17,178.]
62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A portcullis, ringed and chained. In the field below, the
inscription : —
CVMBR
4851. [a.D. 1668.] Another. [Add. ch. 17,181.]
Legend wanting.
DARTMOUTH, or CLIFTON-DARTMOUTH,
CO. Devon.
4852. [Late 13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matri.x.
2i in. [l.xi. 67.]
A ship on waves, containing the full-face bust of a king,
crowned, betw. two lions passant guardant of England.
In the field overhead, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. an
estoile of six points.
© SIGILLVM : COMMVNe : DG CLIFTON€ : DeRT€MVTHe.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. g.
Later Seal, A.D. 1836.
4853. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixii. 20.]
Resembles the preceding seal in design, but very inferior in
execution. The king has a fur-tippet and collar.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Outer circle. — is THE • COMMON • SEAL • OF ■THE •
MAYOR • ALDERMEN • AND • BURGESSES.
Inner circle. — OF • THE • BOROUGH • OF • CLIFTON â–
DARTMOUTH • HARDNESS.
^ 1836 ^ .
Cabled borders.
Signet.
4854. Sulph. cast from the matrix. J in. [Ixii. 2l]
In a warship without masts, on waves, the king, half-length,
with crown and fur-tippet, in the r. h. a sceptre fleury.
Beaded border.
Mayor.
4855. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast, i,^ in. [Ixi. 68.]
A ship with embattled castles, but without masts, on waves,
therein a king, full-face, half-length, with crown, in the 1. h. a
sceptre fleury. In the field on the 1., a crescent.
» S' + MAIORIS + DG + CLIFTONe + DGRTeMVTHe + H'.
The letter II, at the end of the legend, probably stands for
Hardness, the third town included in the corporation. See
No. 4853.
LOCAL SEALS. 63
Steward.
4856. [15th cent] Sulph. cast, i^ in. [Ixi. 69.]
Three piles, meeting in base, enfiled with a horn garnished.
This device is probably in allusion to the arms of BRYAN,
three piles, and to the crest of the same, on a chapeau or
bugle-horn sans strings.
S! PRO • OFFICIO • SENESCALLI • DE ■DERTEMUTH'
CLIFT' â– H.
Port.
4857. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixi. 70.]
An oval shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF Great BRITAIN,
as used by James I.
Ss SIGILLVM : OFFICI : PORTVS : DARTMOVTH :
Carved border.
DAVENTRY, co. Northampton.
4858. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixix. 70.]
A Dane or woodman, standing, holding an axe, on the 1., a
tree on the r., by way of rebus on the name of the town.
Across the field the date 15-95.
e= SIGILLVM ■COMVNE • BVRGI • DE • DANETRE • N • S.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. ii., p. 1 1 .
Smaller Seal.
4859. Sulph. cast from the matrix. I-J5- in. [Ixi.x. 71.]
Same design and legend as in No. 4858.
Cabled borders.
DEAL, CO. Kent.
Corporation, A.D. 1699.
4860. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixv. 38.]
The field contains the charges of the shield of arms of the
ClXQUEPORTS ; per pale, three demi-lions passant guardant,
each united to a demi-hulk, in pale.
« SIGILL : MAIOR : IVRAT : ET : COlAT : VILL : ET • BVRG :
DE • DEAL • IN • COM : KANC :
Inner border beaded, outer border carved with a chain pattern.
64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Mayor, A.D. 1699.
4861. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixv. 39.]
A three-masted ship of war, with flags at stem and stern,
sailing on waves to the I. In base on a mount, two castles or
round towers embattled.
Legend commences with an escallop : —
: SIGILL : MAIORIS : DE • DEAL : 1699 :
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
DEPTFORD-STROND, co. Kent.
Corporation of tJie AI aster, Wardens and Assistants of the
Trinity House, A.D. 15 13.
4862. [A.D. 1727.] Paper impression : very indistinct.
2\ in. [Add. ch. 26,398.]
A shield of arms : a cross betw. four ships of three masts
[each under full sail]. Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and
wreath, a demi-lion rampant guardant regally crowned,
holding in the dexter paw a sword erect.
Legend indistinct.
DERBY, CO. Derby.
4863. Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in. [Ixi. 40.]
A deer, lodged, in a park or by, enclosed in a double cordon
of foliage and berries.
* SIGILLUM * » COMUNE «< « WILLE -« * DE *< «
DERBI » *.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 24.
4864. Sulph. cast from impression injured in parts by
pressure. [D.C., G. 277.]
DEVIZES, CO. Wilts.
4865. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [l.xxiii. 49.]
A castle, with embattled and masoned walls, two round-
towers, each domed and topped with a flag, at the corners,
central tower or keep, and round-headed doorway. On the
LOCAL SEALS. 65
interior side of the wall, at the sides of the central tower, two
estoiles of six points wavj-. In base the date 1608.
* SIG' â– C0MVN6 â– MAIORIS â– CT . BURGENSI • BVRGI • DNI' â–
RGGIS • DE • DEVIZES • IN ■COM' WILT.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 35.
Another Seal.
4866. Sulph. cast from cracked impression. 2^ in.
[Ixxiii. 51.]
A castle, resembling in general design that described in No.
4865 ; the round towers are finished with a knob instead of a
flag, portcullis in doorway half-down, and a ladder or grating
across.
fi! «< SIGILLUM «< COMMUNE -^ BURGElNSDUM *< DNI «
REGIS J^ DIUISAR »
Beaded borders.
Mayor.
4867. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixxiii. 50.]
A castle, resembling in general design that described in
No. 4865 ; the round towers are finished with a knob instead
ofaflag, and the estoiles are not wa\y ; no windows ; portcullis
in doorway.
^ SIGILL « OFFICII Rs MAIOR ttt BVRGI ^ DNE » R€G! *<
DIVISAR.
DEVONSHIRE.
Seal for the Stannaries.
4868. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast \\ in. [Ixi. /l]
A shield of arms with a carved scroll at each side : fifteen
bezants in pile, five, four, three, two, and one, COUNTY OF
Cornwall. Above the shield a duke's coronet of five
strawberry leaves.
■PRO • STANNARIIS ■IN • COMITAT ■DEVO.
Beaded border.
DODFORD MANOR, co. Northampton.
Henry Ben.sox, Lord of the Manor, ob. A.D. 1725.
4869. Sulph. cast 1 \ in. [Ixix. 72.]
VOL. 11. F
66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : on a chevron, betw. three goats' heads,
erased, as many escallops, BENSON.
In base the legend : —
DODFORD.
Baker, Hist, of Xorthamptonshire, vol. i., p. 361.
DORCHESTER, co. Dorset.
First Corporation Seal.
4870. [14th cent] Sulph. casts from the matri.x. i-^ in.
[Ixii. 11, 34.]
0. A shield of the RoYAL Arms of England for
Edward II., betw. three wavy sprigs of berries.
e> S' COMMVNITATIS BVRGI DORCeSTRie.
Bi. Bust of Edward II., full-face, couped at the neck,
crowned ; in a quatrefoil with a small trefoiled sprig in each
spandril.
^ CAPVT DOMINI eOWARDI R6GIS ANGLIG.
Beaded borders.
4871. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, of the obv. of
No. 4870. [xlix. 46.]
4872. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, of the rev.
of No. 4870. [Ixxvi. 36.]
Second Corporation Seal.
4873. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from impression with
edge chipped. \% in. [Ixii. 36.]
On a mount a triple-towered castle of two storeys, masoned
and embattled, on the curtain wall a shield of the ROYAL
Arms of Great Britain as used by James I. This design
forms the bearings of the shield of arms of the town.
is SIG : MAIOR • BAL : ALD : ET- BVRGI : DE â–
DORCHESTER â– C' â– DORSET.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 56.
Third Corporation Seal, a.d. 1836.
4874. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i ^' in. [Ixii. 40.]
A copy of the preceding seal, No. 4873.
the mayor aldermen & BURGESSES OF DORCHESTER
DORSET • 1836.
Carved borders.
LOCAL SEALS. 6y
Mayor.
4875. Sulph. cast from the matrix. I in. [Ixii. 37.]
A shield of arms, Town of Dorchester, see No. 4873.
The edge of the shield hidden in places by the inner annulus
of the legend.
® SIG. MAIORIS ■DE ■DORCHESTER.
Beaded borders.
Bailiffs.
4876. [a.D. 1368.] Green: edge indistinct. ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 85 D. 28.]
A shield of arms : a lion passant guardant crowned.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil of tracery.
Ss S'. BALLIWORVM â– DORCESTR'.
4877. Sulph. cast of No. 4S76. [D.C., F. 461.]
Second Seal.
4878. [Late 14th or early 15th cent.] Sulph. cast from
the matrix. \\ in. [Ixii. 35.]
A triple -towered castle, masoned and embattled, no
windows ; on the curtain-wall, a shield of the RoYAL ARMS
OF EXGL.\XD as borne by K. Edward III., viz., quarterly 1, 4,
Franxe (ancient), 2, 3, England.
sigillvm : ballivorvm : dorcestrc.
Beaded borders.
Another Seal or Signet.
4879. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast. | in. [Ixii. 38.]
A cinquefoil rose, en soleil, barbed and seeded.
IS BALL • De ■DORCHESTER.
Beaded border.
Bailiffs and Burgesses.
4880. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^x
2J- in. [Ixii. 39.]
Oval : on a rocky mount a triple-towered castle, masoned
and embattled. The towers domed, and each having a flag
charged with a cross ; round-headed and embattled portal
with portcullis half-down ; round windows with gratings in
the wall, quatrefoil opening in the two side round towers ; in
the upper tower a round-headed door or window with portcullis
half-down.
^ SIGILLVM ■BALLIORVM • GT ■BVRGENSIVM • BVRGI • De •
DORCHEST6R ■IN • COMITATV • DORSET.
The letters TE in Dorchester are conjoined.
Carved borders.
68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
DORSETSHIRE.
John de La Hale, late SIteriff.
4881. [a.d. 1365.] Red : small fragment, about f in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 B. i^?^
An embattled tower or castle. Beneath it an eagle
displayed ; and in base, the initial letter i.
Legend destroyed.
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man.
High Bailiff, A.D. 1777.
4882. Recent impression in red sealing-wa.x from the
matrix, i-^ in. [xxxvi. 178.]
A cusped shield of arms of nine jjoints, or (for gules) three
legs conjoined in the fess point, in armour, garnished and
spurred, ISLE OF Max.
* HIGH • BAILIFF • DOUGLAS • 1777
DOVER, CO. Kent.
Corporation Seal, A.D. 1305.
4883. Sulph. casts, chipped, from the brass matrix. 3 in.
[D.C., F. 628, 629.]
0. A one-masted ship on the waves ; mainsail furled,
embattled crow's nest, flag and triple pendant ; on the em-
battled and arcaded forecastle, a banner flag of Engl.'^ND ;
on a similar castle at the stern, two mariners standing, each
blowing a long trumpet ; in the ship on the left two mariners,
one hauling in the bowsprit, the other coiling a rope ; on the
r. two other mariners, one climbing the rigging, the other
managing a sweep or side rudder.
SIGILLVM ; COMMVNe ; BARONVM ■: • DG • DOVORIA.
H. St. Martin, with nimbus, seated on a horse walking to
the 1., and dividing by his sword his cloak with a beggar
standing under the doorway of a triple-towered castle, em-
battled and with pointed windows, embattled walls, and
portcullis half-door in the gate. The inner edge of the field
on th.c 1. h. side is elegantly cusped or engrailed. Below the
horse a platf'Tm or plinth ornamented with three quatrefoiled
openings, and resting on an arcade.
LOCAL SEALS. 69
In place of legend the annulus bears a cordon of twelve
lions passant guardant of ENGLAND, arranged in six. pairs
counter-passant.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, vol. ii., p. 797, fig. i ; S. Lewis, Topogr.
Diet., vol. ii., p. 67.
4884. Sulph. casts, [l.xv. 42, 43.]
Mayoralty of the Port.
4885. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in. [Ixv. 44.]
St. Martin, with nimbus, seated on a horse walking to the
1., and dividing by the sword his cloak with a beggar half-
length on the r. On the 1., in the field a man's head. In a
carved and trefoiled gothic quatrefoil of tracery, with a demi-
lion passant guardant conjoined to a demi-hulk — (the charge
in the shield of arms of the CiNQUE-PoRTSJ — in each spandril.
* SIGILLVM • MAIORATVS ■PORTVS • DOVORie •
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, vol. ii., p. 797 ; fig. 4.
Second Seal, A.D. 1572.
4886. Sulph. cast from the matri.x. [D.C., H. 46.]
St. Martin, with nimbus, seated on a horse walking to the
1. on an ornamented geometrical pavement ; and dividing his
cloak with a wooden-legged beggar on the r. Field re-
plenished with a cinquefoil, slipped trefoils, and small flowers.
SIGILLVM ■MAIORATVS • PORTVS • DOVORI/E 1572 :
With a man's face after the first, and a lion's face after the
second and third words.
Beaded borders.
Third Seal, A.D. 1748.
4887. Sulph. cast from the steel matri.x. \\ x i in.
[D.C., H. 6l]
Oval : on a mount, St. Martin with plumed helmet, seated
on a horse, to the 1., dividing his cloak with a beggar.
* SIGILLUM MAIORATUS PORTUS DOVCRI/E.
Boys, History of Sandwich, vol. ii., p. 797, ng. •.;.
Signet, .\.D. 1749.
4888. Sulph. cast from matrix. \-^\ x i in. ID C
11.62.1
70 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : on a mount, St. Martin with plumed helmet, seated
on a horse .springing to the r. On the r. a beggar, standing,
holding out the r. h., in the 1. h. a crutch.
In the field overhead : sr. martin. In base: 1749.
Harbour Seal, A.D. 1646.
4889. Sulph. cast, chipped, from the matrix. 2\^ X 2^
in. [D.C., H. 149.]
Oval : a shield of arms : CiNQUE-PORTS, see No. 4885.
« DOVOR * HARBOVR * ANO * DOM * 1646.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
4890. Sulph. cast. [Ixv. 45.]
Boys, History of Sandwich, vol. ii., p. 797, fig. 8 ; S. Lewis, Topogr.
Diet., vol. ii., p. 64.
Great Seal of tJie Castle and Courts of the Cinque-Ports.
4891. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^^ in.
[Ixv. 46.]
On the 1. Dover castle on a rock, with a flag charged with
a cross and saltire united ; in the foreground the town ; on
the r. a three-masted ship of war under sail to the r., flags
charged with a cross.
Legend on a riband with wa\y ends : —
MAG • SIGILL • CASTR • DOVER • ET • CVRIARVM • CANCELL ■ET •
ADMIR â– QVINQ â– PORT.
Carved border.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, vol. ii., p. 797, fig. 6.
A seal or badge.
4892. Sulph. cast from the matrix or a die. 2^ in.
[Ixvi. 21.]
St. Martin, on a horse walking to the 1. on a mount re-
plenished with foliage. On the r. a beggar with wooden leg,
and behind him the church of St. Mary and two trees. In
the field overhead a riband inscribed : DOVOR.
In place of the legend a carved border.
DROITWICH, CO. Worcester.
4893. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2^ in. [Ixxiii. 95.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a sword of state palewise,
handle in chief, surmounted of two lions passant in pale, sin.
LOCAL SEALS. ?!
quarterly, i, 4, chequy, 2, 3, two barrows palewise in fess,
Town of Droitwich. Inner edge of the field engrailed.
+ SIGILLUM >w COMMUNE »< VILLE *< WYCHIE *<
Beaded borders.
Later Seal.
4894. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [Ixxiii. 96.]
A shield of arms : Towx OF DROITWICH, see No. 4893.
~ + ~ SIGILLVM ^ + ~ COMMVNE - + ~ VILLE - + ~ WYTCHIE.
The letters IE, of Wytchie, appear to have been filled up
in the matrix.
S. Lewis, Topogr. /?/<./., vol. ii., p. 75.
Small Seal.
4895. Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in. [Ixxiii. 97.]
A shield of arms : TOW'N OF DROITWICH, as in No. 4894.
^ + ~ SIGILLVM -. + ~ COMMVNE ^ + ~ VILLE -- + ~ WYTCH.
DUNWICH, CO. Suffolk.
Corporation Seal.
4896. [ 1 2th- 1 3th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3
X 2\ in. [Ixxi. 107.]
Lozenge-shaped : a one-masted ship on the sea, in which are
five fishes ; mainsail furled by a mariner on board ; embattled
crow's nest, topped with a lance-flag, charged «ith three demi-
lions (i") ; at each end an embattled castle, ornamented with a
fret-work and topped with a lancc-flag, that on the 1. charged
with two chevrons, that on the r. indistinct ; in 2ach castle a
mariner ; at the side four port-holes, closed, and on the 1. a
side-rudder. In the field above, on the 1., a crescent, on the
r. a radiant sun or roundle with eight rays.
SIGILL' ; BVRGI ; De ; doncwiz.
Bailiffs.
4897. [.\.D. 1688.] Red: covered with paper before im-
pression ; very indistinct. 2 in. [Add. ch. 10,445.]
Lozenge-shaped : bust of a king, full-face, with crow n, in a
boat on the waves. In the field on each side an estoile.
14th cent, style of work.
* SIGILLUM »■BALLIUORUM *•■DE >" DONEWICO '•â–
72 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
4898. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [Ixxi. io8.]
Lozenge-shaped : resembles the preceding seal, No. 4897,
but is not from the same matrix.
© SIGILLUM » BALLIUORUM »* *< DE «< DONEWICO.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 87 ; Add. MS. 5,524, ft". 76 ^, 121.
DURHAM, CO. Durham.
4899. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[D.C., H. 54-]
A bishop with mitre, standing in a niche with trefoiled arch
supported on slender shafts ; the canopy resembles a church
with tall spire. Lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a pastoral staff held obliquely. In the field, over the canopy
on the 1. an estoile of si.x points, on the r. a crescent. At each
side in the field a shield of arms : ENGLAND, surmounted by
a mitre. In base a shield of arms : a cross fimbriated, perhaps
for Bishop Skirlaw. See No. 2469.
e> : S' : COMVNE • : • CIVITAT • : • DVN6LM1E ■:■"^
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. go.
ELY, CO. Cambridge.
Governors for the Townland.
4900. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. Ii in.
[l.x. 57.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three crowns, City OF
Ely, derived from the arms of THE SEE, viz. three crowns.
THE SEAL OF THE GOVERNORS FOR THE TOWNLAND OF ELY.
The word the, which occurs three times, is a monogram.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., voL ii., p. 131.
Clerk of the Croivn and A ssizes zvithin the Isle of Ely.
4901. [Late i6th cent.] Red : recent impression. 2\ in.
[xxxv. 359.]
A shield of arms : See of Ely, betw. the initial letters
I. G. and three ornamental sprigs of foliage.
• S' OFFICI ; CLERICI ; CORON/E ; ET ; ASSISAR ; ETC ; INFRA I
INSVLAM ; ELIEN â– . IN 1 COM i CANTEBRIGI/E.
Official Seal of the Liberty.
4902. ri6th cent.] Red sealing-wax, from the matri.x.
I ; in. [xxxv. 63.]
LOCAL SEALS. 73
The Trinity, represented witli three faces, one full, two in
profile, with radiant nimbus and mound, and wearing a pall,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction. In the field, two wings
erect.
+ SIGIL ICII • LIBERTAT ■ELIENS.
Beaded borders.
ERPINGHAM, SOUTH, HUNDRED, co. Norfolk.
4903. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i^^ in. [xxxv. 361.]
Across the field the inscription in three lines : —
HUNDR â– DE - SOUTHERPYN - GHAM.
Ensigned with an open crown of three points, fleury.
Within a border of three slightl}- raised cusped points.
S : REGIS : IN : GOMIT : NORFF •
The letters DE in de, and HE in Souther pynghant, are
conjoined.
ESSEX.
Sir Maurice Bruyn, Sheriff.
4904. [.\.D. 1436.] Green : fine, but imperfect, i in.
[Harl. ch. 55 E. 7.]
A tower or castle masoned, with round-headed doorway
and portcullis. In the field over the central tower the initial
letter M, and on each side a wing erect.
4905. Sulph. cast from Xo. 4904. [D.C., G. 283.]
ETON, CO. Btickingham.
Royal College of St. Mary., a.d. 1440.
First Seal.
4906. [.\.D. 1446.] Red : impression blurred in many
places by the matrix shifting during use. 2.I- in. [Add. ch.
7210.]
The Coronation of the Virgin, who is standing supported
by three angels, with expanded wings, on each side. Over-
head the Almighty, with nimbus, placing a crown on the
Virgin's head with the 1. h., the r. h. lifted up in benediction,
the crown supported by two angels. On each side an angel
standing with expanded wings, holding a shield of arms : I.
Franxe (MODERN') ; r., quarterly, i, 4, France (modern)
74 CATALOGUE UK SEALS.
2, 3, England, for Henry VI., Founder. Below the Virgin's
feet, a shield of arms : three lilies slipped and leaved, two and
one, a chief per pale, on the dex. side a fleur-de-lis, on the sin.
a lion passant guardant, ETON COLLEGE. On the 1. a queen,
on the r. an altar.
Legend on a scroll : —
SIGILLU • COMMUNE • PREPOSITI ■COLLEGll • REGALIS •
BEATE • MARIE • DE • ETON.
Carv'cd borders.
4907. Sulph. cast from No. 4906. [lix. 54.]
Second Seal.
4908. [i6th cent.] Red: fine, edge chipped, and the I.
side imperfect. 2J- in. [Add. ch. iS,57l]
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, standing crowned,
with hands in prayer, surrounded by a band of angels in
radiance within a bordure or cordon of clouds. At her feet a
shield of the RoYAL Arms, as described in No. 4906,
supported by two lions sejant guardant.
tSlGILLU : COMMVNE] PREPOSITI ET COLLEGll : REGALIS
BEATE MARIE DE ETON.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 48.
4909. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from fine impression, [xx.xv.
128.]
4910. Another, [xlvii. 792.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 271.
4911. Sulph. cast from fine impression, [lix. 83.]
4912. [a.D. 1716.] Red: covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 15,572.]
4913. [A.n. 1740.] Red : en placard, covered with paper
before impression. [Add. ch. 15,573.]
Provost.
4914. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted red, from cracked
impression. 2.5- x l^ i"- [xxxv. 129.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : ETON COLLEGE, see
No. 4906, betw. the initial letters E. C.
« SIGILLVM • PRAEPOSITI • COLLEGll • REGALIS • ETONIENSIS.
Cf. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar .'^iliools, vol. i., p. 90.
4915. Another, [xlvii. 794.]
Laing's AfS. Catal. , No. 272.
LOCAL SEALS. 75
ETON, (V NUN-EATON, ,v. Jra>-zaick.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1553.
4916. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-i- x i^ in. [xlvii.
793]
Pointed oval : a cross springing from a leafy ornament.
Above, the date 1553. Below, a skull.
* SEGILLVM • SCOLA • DE • ETOHE.
Cabled borders.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 297 ; N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools,
vol. ii., p. 655.
4917. Another, [xxxv. 145.]
EVESHAM, CO. Worcester.
4918. [a.D. 1604.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxiii. 98, 99.]
0. A shield of arms : a prince's coronet betw. in chief two
ostrich feathers jewelled, and in base a garb, within a bordure
bezantee, BOROUGH OF EvESHAM.
* SIGILLVM • « ■BVRGI • * ■EVESHAMIENSIS : + !*
R. A town, with round domed tower in the centre, two
embattled towers with tall spires, houses, embattled doorway,
and round domed towers at the sides. In base, on a label
with scroll-ends, the inscription EVESHAM, with a palm-branch
on the r. and a laurel branch on the 1. In the field above a
radiant sun ; in base a rose, slipped and leaved.
LIBER •&• AB -ft- HENRICO ir- FAGTVS ir- SVM if-
PRINCIPE -is- BVRGVS 6 1604. *< «
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. ii., p. 148.
EXETER, CO. Dcx'oii.
4919. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2i in.
[Ixi. 74.]
An elaborate building of two storeys with pent roof and
two flags, placed betw. two circular embattled towers enriched
with numerous string-courses and two arcades of round-
headed arches. The towers are united at the base with an
embattlemcnt, and outside the towers two small arcades or
double doorways, with flory ironwork hinges, also embattled.
In the field, over the building, a sun, betw. an estoilc of ten
76 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
points on the 1. and a crescent on the r. ; at the sides two
keys, bandies downwards ; in base a fleur-de-lis, betw. two
wyverns with theit tails flory.
Legend in ornamental letters : —
S> SIGILLVM : CIVITATIS : eXONlG «< .
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. ii., p. 154.
Mayoralty.
4920. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, il X l^
in. [D.C., E. 48.]
Pointed oval: an archbishop or bishop? with crown and
mitre, half-length, in a canopied niche of elegant design, with
trefoiled arch, crocketed, and tabernacle work at the sides ; in
the r. h. a model of a church, in the 1. h. a crozier. Below
him a wall with round-headed doorwa)', doors opened. In
base, under an arch, a lion's face, crowned. In the field out-
side the niche, on the r. the keys of St. Peter, on the 1. the
sword of St. Paul, patron saints of the city.
« S' MAIORATVS : CIVITATIS : 6X0NIE « .
4921. Another. [Ixi. 75.]
Mayor of tlie Staple.
^^11. [14th cent] Sulph. cast, i J- in. [Ixi. 77.]
A triple-towered and embattled castle ; in the doorway,
under a portcullis, a lion sejant guardant, the r. paw raised,
collared and lined ; in base a small fleur-de-lis. Background
hatched or reticulated.
» S' MAIORIS STAPVL6 CIVITATIS eXON'.
Provosts.
4923. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. I^
in. [Ixi. 75.]
Octagonal : an embattled tower of two storeys, with round-
headed doorway and trefoiled opening betw. the round-headed
windows of the upper storey. On the battlements a lion
passant contourne betw. two flags. On each side a wall,
masoned and embattled, and above it an estoile wavy of
eight points. In base two lions passant addorsed.
«! S' PR6POS1TORVM • CIVITATIS • D6 • 6X0NIA.
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1072.
Seal of the Free Grammar School. See Hospital of St.
John the Baptist, Exeter, Nos. 3 129-3 136.
LOCAL SEALS. TJ
EYE, CO. Suffolk.
4924. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixxi. no.]
The name EYE in black letter, cn.signed with a crown,
within a cordon of pellets.
* SIGILLVM si COMVNE & BVRGI Ss DE • EYE.
Cabled borders.
.S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. ii., p. 160.
Smaller Seal.
4925. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1 in. [Ixxi. 1 1 1.]
Similar in design to, but smaller than, the previous seal,
No. 4924.
Burgesses.
4926. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxiii. i-]?^
The name Eye with the initial E, of larger dimensions than
the rest of the lettering, ensigned with a crown of three
points fleury. This is to be read as the last word of the
legend
^ SIGILLU + COME «< BURGENCIAR ■DE ,
FAVERSHAM, or FEVERSHAM, co. Kent.
4927. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but imperfect,
impression. 2f in. [Ixv. 55.]
A one-masted ship on the sea, with sails furled, stern and
forecastle embattled.
+ SI SHAM.
Cf. ^<W. iJ/5. 6,331, f. 127.
Later Seal.
4928. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 2-i. in.
[Ixv. 56, 57.]
p. A ship of war, with one mast, on the sea ; two sailors
sitting on the yard furling the mainsail, a mariner in the
embattled crow's nest, five soldiers, with weapons, and a
captain in the body of the vessel, two trumpeters in the
embattled stern-castle, with a flag charged with three
chevrcnels. In the embattled forecastle a flag with a cross
of St. George. In the upper part of the field a large rose
en soleil.
® SIGILLVM BARONVM • : • DG • : • FAVeRSHAM.
78 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
H. A large shield of arms of ENGLAND, betw. three
wyverns, tails fleury.
sa R6GIS : VT : ARMA : RGGO : LIBERA : PORTVS : CGO.
Beaded borders.
Jacob, History of Faversham, p. 17, pi. iii. ; Add. MS. 6,331, f. 128 ;
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 175.
4929. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. [D.C., E. 340.]
Mayoralty.
First Seal.
4930. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. i-i- in.
[xlvii. 796.]
The Virgin, with crown, seated on a carved throne, in a
niche with trefoiled canopy and tabernacle work at the sides,
on her 1. knee the Child, in her r. h. a fleur-de-lis. In base, a
shield of arms, CiNQUE-PORTS, see No. 4885. Background
diapered lozengy.
Ss SIGILLVM • MAIORATVS • VILLG ■DG • FAVeRSHAM.
Jacob, History of Faversham, p. 17, pi. iii. ; Add. MS., 6,331, f. 128 ;
Laing, MS. Catal., No. 381.
4931. Another. [Ixv. 58.]
Second Seal.
4932. [a.D. 1573.] Red: injured by pressure. li in.
[Harl. ch. 85 D. 39.]
A copy of the previous seal, with details differently treated.
SIGILLU MAIORATVS • VILLE • DE • FEUERSHAM.
4933. Sulph. cast of No. 4932. [D.C., H. 47.]
Court of the Portinotc.
4934. [16th cent] Sulph. cast, i^ in. [xlvii. 797.]
A demi-lion passant guardant conjoined to the hulk of a
ship, one of the charges in the shield of arms of the ClNQUE-
PORTS.
SIGILLVM : CVR PORTMOT' DG FFEVERSHAM.
Jacob, History of Faversham, p. 17, pi. iii., f. 3 ; Laing, MS. Catal.,
No. 382.
LOCAL SEALS. 79
FLAX WELL, co. Lincoln.
Seal of the Wapentake for Passes, or "Pro Servis."
4935. [15th cent.] Recent impression in black wax, from
the matrix, i^ in. [Ixxvi. 31.]
Across the field, in two lines, the word: — FLAX-WELL,
with a sprig of foliage abo\-e, and another below.
a SIGILL' ■COM • LINCOL'N • .g • S'VIS.
4936. Impression in green wax, from a block. [Ixxvi.
32.]
Thompson, History of Boston, fol. ed., p. 302 ; Journ. Brit. Arch.
Assoc, vol. x-ixii., p. 1 20.
FOLKESTONE, co. Kent.
4937. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-J-i in.
[xlvii. 799.]
A one-masted ship of war, on the waves, mainsail furled,
embattled crow's nest, and fore- and stern-castles, with a
mariner's head in each castle. In the body of the vessel a
mariner's head and hand ; in the stem another mariner
steering.
SIGILL' BARONVM F0LKESTANI6.
W. Boys, History of Sanduiich, p. 811 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Vict., vol. ii.,
p. 190 ; Laing, MS. Catal., No. 621.
4938. Another. [Ixv. 63.]
Mayoralty.
4939. [15th cent] Sulph. cast. 14 in. [xlvii. 800.]
The Abbess and Patron Saint Eanswitha, standing
crowned, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
richly ornamented, and curved outwards, betw. two fishes
hauriant embowed. Field replenished with small cinque-
foils.
i* SIGILLU *< OFFICIJ *< MAIORATUS *< FOLKESTANIE .
Inner border cabled.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 81 1 ; Laing, MS. Catal., No. 622.
4940. Another. [Ixv. 64.]
8o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FOLSTON or FOLKESTONE HUNDRED, co. Kent.
4941. [a.d. 1540.] Red. ^ in. [Hail. ch. 78 G. 29.]
The initial letters L B., perhaps of John Boys, one of the
parties in the charter.
HUNDERD OF FOLSTO .
The letters de of Huiiderd are conjoined.
FORD WIG H, CO. Kent.
4942. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixv. 66:\
A one-masted ship, with mainsail furled, on waves.
+ SIGILLVM BARONVM DE FORWIZ.
W. Boys, History oj Sandwich, pp. S06, Si 6.
Another Seal.
4943. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2\ in. [Ixv. 67.]
Same design as the preceding seal. No. 4942, but with
details differently proportioned.
. . . ILLVM : BARON DE WIZ.
Mayor.
4944. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[xlvii. 801.]
A lion passant guardant of England, on an oval enclosure
set with an antique oval intaglio gem, bearing a fish naiant on
a wave.
» S' MAIORIS : De : FORDWICO.
Laing's MS. Calal., No. 623.
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE, co. Suffolk.
4945. [15th cent] Sulph. cast, i in. [Ixxi. 113.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
square-headed doorways, betw. the initial letters \V. B.
FRANCHEWILLE, or NEWTOWN, Isle of Wight,
CO. Southampton.
4946. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matri.x. l-J in. [.x.x.xvii. Jj.]
LOCAL SEALS. 8 1
A one-masted ship on the waves, mainsail furled, embattled
stern- and fore-castles. Behind the mast in the field a lion
passant guardant of ENGLAND. On the r. a shield of arms : a
cross. Overhead, on the 1. an estoile of six points, on the r.
a crescent.
fit S' COTTATIS . De : FRANCHGWILLe ; D6 : LILE : D6 : WYHT Ss
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 375.
4947. Sulph. cast, [l.xiii. 95.]
GATESHEAD, co. Durham.
4948. [l6th cent.] Sulph. cast. 1 J- in. [Ixii. '?>6\
An embattled gateway or tower with three doors, that in
the centre round-headed.
SIGILLVM BVRGI DE GATESHEAD.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 216.
GLOUCESTER, co. Gloucester.
Mayoralty.
4949. [a.d. 1492.] Red : fine, but fragmentary. About
i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 23,845.]
A shield of arms : a sword in bend, hilt downwards, betw.
six hoiseshoes and ten horse-nails.
Legend broken away.
Cf. Burke, General 'Armory, s. v.; Fosbrooke, History of Gloucester,
p. 203 ; cf. also .A.dd. ch. 19,564.
Bailiffs.
4950. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a matrix. i| in.
[D.C., G. 276.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned, with round-headed door-
way, side towers embattled, central tower with pent-roof,
flying buttresses, and quatrefoiled window. In base wavy
lines representing the River Severn. In the field above the
towers, two estoiles of six points.
* SIGILL : BALLIVOR' : GLOVCeSTRIC.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii , p. 230.
Seals."' pro recognitione debitorum,'" see Nos. 1073, 1074.
VOL. IL G
82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GODMANCHESTER, co. Huntingdon.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1580.
4951. Sulph. cast, tinted red. i| in. [xxxv. 131.]
An ornamental fleur-de-lis, seeded.
; COMMVN6 SIGILLVM GVM6C€STRe.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 555 ; Genl. Afag.,
vol. Ixviii., p. 293 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 241.
4952. Another, [xlvii. 808.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 28 1.
GRAMPOUND, co. Cornwall.
4953. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixi. 10.]
A bridge, masoned, of two arches, over a torrent. On the
r. a tree. On the wall a shield of arms : a lion rampant
within a bordure charged with eleven roundles, JOHN
PlantagENET of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall.
« SIGILLVM : MAIORIS • & ■BVRGENSIVM : BVRGE ■DE •
GRANDPONT â– ALS : PONSMVR.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 249.
GRANTHAM, co. Liiicohi.
4954. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2f in. [Ixvi. 98.]
A shield of arms : chequy, on a bordure eleven trefoils
slipped, Town of Grantham.
« SIGILLVM » BVRGENCIVM ft ET » COMMVNITATIS » VILLE »
DE » GRANTHAM.
Carved borders.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 250.
Another Seal.
4955. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in. [Ixvi. 99.]
An ornamental estoile or rosette of six leaves enclosed in
a cusped sixfoil panel, with fleury points. The spandrils
car\'ed with foliage.
« SIGILL' » BVRGENSIVMIERR f'c) ft CAMERARI ft DE GRAHAM.
Carved borders.
LOCAL SEALS. 83
Seal of the Office of t/te Soke, used by the Free
Grammar School, A.D. 1528.
4956. Sulph. cast, tinted red. I in. [.xx.xv. 132.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a bordure charged with eight
trefoils slipped, Towx of Grantham.
.§! SIGILLVM • OFFICII ■GRANTHAMIE • CVM ■SOCA.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Sclwols, vol. i., p. S04 ; S. Lewis,
T&pogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 250.
4957. Another, [xlvii. 809.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 284.
GRIMSBY, CO. Lincoln.
4958. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 2 in. [xxxv. 79.]
The merchant Grj-em, with sword and shield, to the r.,
with a hand of blessing over his head, betw. Habloc holding
an axe on the 1. and Goldesburch on the r. crowned, holding
a sceptre fleur>'. Below, the hat of Gryem. In the field the
names ss GRY6M-HABLOC-GOLD6SBVRCH.
» SIGILLVM : COMMVNITATIS : GRIM6BY6.
Beaded borders.
OWvtr, History of Great Grimsby; British Topographer ; S. Lewis,
Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 264; .Sir Frederic Madden, Introduction to
Legend of Havelock (Roxburgh Club).
4959. Sulph. cast from matrix, [xlvii. 810.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 479.
4960. Another. [D.C., E. 294.]
Mayoralty.
4961. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. \\ in. [.xx.xv. 80.]
A boar-hunt, the boar running to the r. pursued by a
huntsman blowing a horn, and dog ; in background a forked
tree with an eagle on the foliage.
W SIGILLVM : MAIORITATIS : DG : GRIMeSBY.
Oliver, History of Great Grimsby, p. 13, jil. II., fig. 2 ; Gent. Mag.,
1828, p. 401.
ti 2
84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GUERNSEY, Island of.
Royal Seal for the Bailhvick.
Seal used by Henry Spigournel, Justice in Eyre.
4962. [a.d. 1323.] Dark-green: fine, the edge chipped.
If in. [Add. ch. 19,809.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND. Upon a branch of foliage.
t* S' • B]ALL[IVI]e ■lINSVLie ■DE ■G€RNeS€Ye.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topoi^y. Did., vol. ii., p. 268.
Edward III.
Seal used by PlERREZ de BeauN, Bailiff.
4963. [a.d. 1347.] Dark- green : fine, the edge chipped.
\\ in. [Add. ch. 19,811.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND. Upon a branch of foliage.
[ft] S' BALLIVie • INSVLe • De • G6[R]N€SeYe.
Perhaps from the same matrix as No. 4962, the preceding
seal, but the beaded borders and other details are worn out in
the matrix from which this impression was derived.
Henry VHI.
Seal used by Johan Haryvel? Bailiff.
4964. [a.d. 1548.] Dark-green: imperfect at the upper
part. [Add. ch. 19,812.]
Same as No. 4963, the preceding seal.
le INSVLe D6 GeRNes
James I.
Seal used by Amice de Carteret, Esquire, Bailiff.
4965. [a.d. 1612.] Dark-green: only fragment of the
centre. [Add. ch. 19,814.]
The shield of arms only. Legend wanting. Apparently
from the same matrix as the preceding seal, No. 4964.
LOCAL SEALS. 85
Official Seal 0/ 'D'EWS Le Marchant, Seneschal of the
Court of the " Priourtey " of St. Michael du Valle.
4966. [a.d. 1439.] Green: indistinct. i| in. [Add. ch.
19,810.]
Michael the Archangel, in combat with a horned devil, and
piercing him with a long cross.
....*< SCEAU "< DU *•• UILLE m^
HALIFAX, CO. York.
4967. [a.U. 1662.] Recent impression in red sealing-wa.x
from the matrix, i^ in. [xlix. 136.]
On a mount a tree of three branches ; on the r. a man
standing, with flat hat, holding a fruit in the r. h. ; on the 1.
a woman hanging by the neck from a branch. This is
probably designed to represent the " Gibbet Law " of the
Forest of Hardwick, a district co-extensive with the Parish
of Halifa.x.
«= SIGILL' ■CORP • APVD • HALLIF • 1662.
Outer border carved.
Cf. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 295.
Later Seal.
4968. [19th cent] Recent impression in gutta percha,
tinted red, from the matrix. 2^ in. [x.xxvi. 223.]
The Head of St. John Baptist with three gouttes dropping
from the neck, and encircled with an ornamental nimbus
with five cusps, betw. the words H.\LIG-Fax. Background
diapered lozengy with a reticulated pattern. All within
an elegantly carved gothic panel of tracery, enriched with
quatrefoils, over which, on each side, a label inscribed, 1. : —
WarreX, r. :^Le\VV.S.
The legend commences with a lamb sejant for initial
stop : —
SIGILLUM ■COMMUNITATIS • BURGENSIUM ■DG ■HALIFAX.
Free Grammar School, .\.u. 1 585.
4969. Sulph. cast, tinted red. 2x1^ in. [xxxv. 133.]
86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval: an open book inscribed: — QUI MIHI
DISCIPULUS PUER ES SARIS ATQ"i. Above, a cinquefoiled rose,
en soleil, betw. the date 1 5-97 ; in base a portcullis.
• SIGIL • LIBE • GRAM : SCHOL • R • GLIZ • VICARIAT •
HALIFAX.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, voL ii., p. 808.
4970. Another, [xlvii. 815.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 303.
HARLECH, CO. Merioneth.
Corporation, A.D. 1286.
4973. [a. D. 1529.] Bronze-green: fine, but imperfect. li^
in. [Add. ch. 8486.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway. F"icld at the sides, diapered lozengy.
[© SI3GILLV : COMMVNe: DE ; HAR
HARROW-ON-THE-HILL, co. Middlesex.
Free Grammar School.
4971. \c. A.D. 1590.] Sulph. cast, tinted red. i| X l|in.
[x.xxv. 134.]
Oval: a lion rampant, being a rebus on the name of the
founder, John Lyon.
•: • DONORVM DEI DISPENSATIO FIDELIS.
Carved border.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 125.
4972. Another, [xlvii. 816.]
Laing's MS. Calal., No. 2S7.
HARTLEBURY, co. Worcester.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1558.
4974. Sulph. cast, tinted red. 2J^Xiiin. [xxxv. 135.]
I'ointed oval : the Virgin and Child, under a dome-shaped
canopy with curtains, of the style of the Renaissance, on carved
pillars.
LOCAL SEALS. 87
In base a flowering branch.
SIGILLV : GVBERNATORV • LIBERE : SCOLE : IN :
HARTILBVRY • Ao. 1558.
Inner border beaded.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 757.
4975. Another, [xlvii. Si 7.]
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 301.
HARTLEPOOL, co. Dur/tam.
4976. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixii. &7.]
In a pool, a hart at gaze to the r., on its haunches a deer-
hound. In the field on the r. a wavy sprig of foliage.
© S' COMMVNITATIS : DG : H6RTeRP0L. <«
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 327.
Counterseal.
^^11. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixii. 88.]
For description of this seal, see vol. i., p. 806, No. 4328,
where another example is attributed, erroneously, to the
Benedictine abbey of SS. Peter and Hilda of Whitby, co.
York.
SVBVeNIAT FAMVL' NOBIL' : HILDA SVIS.
Beaded borders.
4977^. Sulph. cast from a fine impression, or the matrix,
see No. 4977. [D.C., E. 39.]
Mayor.
4978. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixii. 89.]
On a stag lodged, and beneath three canopies supported on
.slender shafts, St. Hilda, standing with a book in the r. h.
and a pastoral staff curved outwards in the 1. h., betw. two
bishops, each lifting up the r. h. in benediction, a pastoral staff
in the 1. h. Tabernaclc-work at the sides.
S' OFFICII • Ma"iORIS • « « ® D€ • H6RTILP0L.
VOL IL »
88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
HASTINGS, CO. Sussex.
4979. [13th cent.] Sulph. ca.sts from the matrix. 3} in.
[Ixxii. 84, 85.]
0. A one-masted ship of war, sailing on the waves, main-
sail set by a mariner with coif of mail. In the stern, under
an arch with crenellated ridge, a mariner with similar coif,
steering the rudder ; over the ridge a banner flag charged
with the arms of ENGLAND. On the prow a banner flag
charged with the arms of the CiNQUE-PoRTS, see No. 4885.
This vessel is ramming another of similar shape without
banner flags, which is cut down to the edge of the water.
In the waves in base, the head of a man with similar coif
overboard.
SIGILLVM : CGMMVNe BARONVM : D€ HASTINGGIS.
The legend ends with a bird holding a wavy branch in its
beak.
li. Michael the Archangel, with nimbus and round shield
charged with a cross betw. twelve pellets, three in each canton,
turned slightly to the 1., trampling on a Dragon and piercing
his head with a long cross held in the r. h.
a : DRACO : CRVD6LIS : TG VINC6T : VIS : MICAeLIS.
The legend ends with a bird and branch as in the obv.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 336.
4980. [A.D. 1361.] Green: fine, but imperfect. [Add. ch.
15,872.]
0. NVM : DG HASTINGGI . .
R. O : CRVDeLI .... VINC6
Mayor,
4981. [17th cent] Sulph. cast, from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixxii. 86.]
A shield of arms with carved scrolls of foliage at top and
sides : Cinque-Ports ; with the variation that the lion in
the centre is not dimidiated with a hulk but entire.
*f SIGILLVM • OFFICH ■MAIORIS • DE ■HASTING.
Inner border beaded.
HAVERING-ATTE-BOWER MANOR, co. Essex.
4982. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression
\\ and 1; in. [D.C., H. 163.]
Pointed oval : a triple-towered castle, centre tower domed
embattled, and topped with a cross ; side towers pinnacled,
LOCAL SEALS. 89
portcullis in the round-headed doorway. In base a ring, or
annulet.
^ SIGILLVM • MANERII • DE • HAVERING • ATTE ■BOWRE.
The letters TT in atte are conjoined.
Ogbourne, History of Essex, p. 1 86.
Another Seal.
4983. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. \\ X i\ in.
[D.C., H. 164.]
Copy of the preceding seal, No. 4982, but the details
slightly larger in some parts.
HE DON, CO. York.
4984. [a.D. 1598.] Sulph. cast, i in. [Ix.xiv. 54.]
A one-masted ship, with mainsail and maintopsail set,
sailing to the r., on the poop a mariner standing turned to
thel.
H • CAMERA •■.• REGISS ; 1598.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 352.
Later Seal.
4985. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixxiv. 55.]
A decked-boat with one mast and two sails set, on board
two mariners, at the stern a flag charged with a cross.
* SIG : VIL : DE : HEDON : CAMERA : REGIS «
HELSTON or HELLESTON, co. Cornwall
4986. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [I.xi. 8.]
On an embattled arcade, betw. two embattled octagon
towers, with domed roofs, Michael the Archangel, with
expanded wings and nimbus, in the 1. h. a shield of arms of
Engl.\ND ; trampling on a dragon and piercing his head with
a long spear. In the field on each side, a cinquefoil.
©SIGILLUM : COMUNITATIS : UILLE : DE : HELLESTONE :
BURGTH.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 356.
90 CATALOGUE OF S£ALS.
Later Seal.
4987. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
A late copy of the preceding seal, No. 4986, poorly designed.
THE SEAL OF THE BOROUGH OF HELLESTON.
HEMKL-HEMPSTEAD, co. Hertford.
4988. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. i| X
I J- in. [Ixiv. 63.]
Oval : bust of Henry VIII., in whose reign the town was
incorporated, in flat cap and ermine tippet, with gold collar
and breast ; the face turned slightly to the r.
SIGIL • CORP • HEMEL • HEMPSTEAD.
S. Lewis, Topo^. Diet.., vol. ii., p. 358.
HEMSWORTH, cp. York.
Hospital or Free Gravnnar School, 1637.
4989. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the silver matrix. i\ x
2| in. [xxxv. 136.]
Pointed oval : two keys with ornamental wards and handles
in saltire, handles downwards, betw. two crosses crosslets
fitchees in allusion to the arms of the SEE OF YORK, the school
having been founded by Archbishop Holgate, A.D. 1545-15 54,
and the date 16-37. In chief, rays of light descending from
clouds ; in base, a mount replenished with flowers.
© SI -COME- HOSTLIS ■RO^BTl ■HOLGATE • QVOD • ARCHI •
EBOR • IN • HIMSWORTH-
• EB-
{Sigillum Commune Hospitalis Robcrti Holgate quondam
Arcliicpiscopi Eboracensis in Himsworth, co. Ebor.)
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 821.
4990. Another, [xlvii. 818.]
Laing, MS. Catal., No. 304.
HENLEY-IN-ARDEN, co. Warwick.
4991. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from impression chipped
at the edge, ij in. [Ixxiii. 13.]
LOCAL SEALS. 9 1
The Trinity in a niche with trefoiled canopy, pinnacled
and crocketed : on each side in a smaller niche a saint ; 1.
St. John Baptist with Agnus Dei ; r. St. John the Evangelist
with book and eagle on the r. h., and in the 1. h. a palm-
branch. In the field on each side, a branch of foliage.
!«> : SIGILLUM i* : *< BURGEN US : *< DE *< HENLEYE : *<
HENLEY-UPON-THAMES, co. Oxon.
4992. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \^ in.
[Ixxi. 8.]
A lion rampant.
Si SIGILLVM : COMVNE : VILL/E : DE : HENLEE.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 361.
HEREFORD, co. Hereford.
4993. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [Ixiv. 42.]
A shield of arms of early form : three lions passant
guardant in pale, enfiling a banner-flag.
^ SIGILL' COMVNE : CIVIVM : H€R6FORd.
Beaded borders.
Later Seal.
4994. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixiv. 43.]
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale
within a bordure charged with ten saltires, CiTY OF HERE-
FORD. Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a lion
statant guardant, in the de.xter paw a sword erect. Sup-
porters two lions rampant guardant, each gorged with a
collar charged with three buckles. In base, on a riband the
inscription : — invigt/E FIDELITATIS PRCEMIVM.
Beaded and carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 365.
4995. Recent impression in red sealing-wax. [xxxiv. 61. ]
Bailiffs.
4996. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-jV '"•
[D.C., F. 338.]
92 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale,
England, or perhaps City of Hereford, cf. No. 4994,
betw. three pierced cinqucfoils. Within a finely carved and
traced gothic se.xfoil.
e= S' BALLIUORVM : CIUITATIS : HeR€FORDI6 :
Staple.
4997. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
I in. [Ixiv. 44.]
A shield of arms as in the preceding seal, No. 4996.
SIGILL' • :■CIVIT ■: • HEREF' ■: •
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1075.
HERTFORD, co. Hertford.
4998. Sulph. cast from the matri.x. 14 in. [Ixiv. 64.]
A rose en soleil, or rosette of five double leaves, barbed and
seeded, within a loosely cabled bordure.
e= BVRGVS ^ DE HERTFORD 1608.
The letters TF in Hertford are conjoined.
Later Seal.
4999. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. 2f in.
[Ixiv. 65.]
A ha}'t standing in 2. ford, forming a rebus on the name of
the town, betw. its antlers a long cross pattee fitchee. On the
further bank, on the r. h. a triple-towered castle, each tower
domed, embattled and topped by a cross, portcullis half-down
in the round-headed doorway ; on the 1. a tree.
* R ■D • G ■THE • SEALE ■OF • THE BOROVGHE • TOWNE •
OF â– HARTFORDE w'*
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 375.
Small Seal.
5000. Sulph. cast from the matrix. ; in. [Ixiv. 66.]
A copy of the preceding seal, No. 4999, with details
differently proportioned.
BOROUGH OF HERTFORD.
LOCAL SEALS. 93
HIGHGATE, co. Middlesex.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1600.
5001. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 2i in. [xxxvi. 181.]
A shield of arms : a sword in fess bctw. in chief a helmet
in base a griffin's head erased, HlCHC.VTE SCHOOL. In
allusion to the arms of SiR ROGER ChoLMELEY, Knt.
founder, whose shield bears two garbs in place of the griffin's
head. Over the shield the date 1600.
^- SIGILf ; LIBE : SCOL/E : GRAM' : ROGER : CHOLMLEY : MIL' :
IN ■HIGAT • IN : COM' : MID.
HOLDERNESS WAPENTAKE, co. York.
5002. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in.
[Ixxiv. 58.]
A shield of arms : barry of six ensigned with an open
coronet (a viscount's) of seven pearls, and betw. the initials
R D with a small crosslet above and a cinquefoil below each
letter.
siWAPENTAG â– DE â– HOLDERNES.
HOLT, CO. Denbigh. (See Castrum Leonls, Caerleon.)
HONITON, CO. Devon.
5003. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if x i^-
in. [Ixi. 91.]
Oval : on the 1. h. side the upper part of a human body,
the trunk erased, over it a hand of blessing ; below it a flowering
branch, on the r. h. side a man draped in profile to the 1.
praying.
^ SIGILLVM : COMMVNE : DE : _BVRGO : DE : HONITON : CO :
DEVOI.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 409.
HUNTINGDON, co. Huntingdon.
5004. [a.d. 1628.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2i in. [Ixiv. 81.]
On a rocky mount, with a large branching tree in the fore-
ground, and with a bird on a low branch, a bowman blowing
a horn, cheering on two dogs at a stag at speed to the 1.
|& SIGILLVM • COMMVNITATIS • DE • HVNTIRISOVNE ^w) . 16
94 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 436.
Small Seal, A.D. 1634.
5005. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. i -^ in.
[Ixiv. 82.]
Same design as the previous seal, No. 5004.
Legend indistinct, but apparently same as in No. 5004, with
date altered to 1634.
HYTHE, CO. Kent.
5006. [i2th-i3th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\
in. [Ixv. 69.]
A one-masted ship on waves in which are seven fishes.
Two mariners on the yard furling up the mainsail. Embattled
castles at each end. On board, a trumpeter on the 1., and a
steersman on the r. In the field four small quatrefoils, two
at each end of the ship.
©SIGILLVM ISI COMMVNe III BARONVM I J 1 DG HGTHE III
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 811 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet.,
vol. ii., p. 446.
Jurats.
5007. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. li in.
[Ixv. 70.]
An eagle rising with expanded wings, contourne, in the
beak a long riband inscribed : — ■it.^tt.»Q,'n.»Q,'H.»^tt.iti
S' lURATORU VILLE HEDE.
Ctcstoms.
5008. [Late 14th, or 15th cent.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wa.v from the matrix, found at Goudhurst, Kent, in
1868. i-i- in. [xliii. 31.]
On waves in base, a demi-lion passant guardant conjoined
to a hulk, from the arms of the CiNQUK-PoRTS ; ensigned
with a crown fleury of three points. All within a cordon of
fleurs-de-lis.
» t SIGILLU 1 CUSTUM' I DE t HETH «<
Arcliaologia Cantiana, vol. vii., p. 342, (1S68).
LOCAL SEALS. 95
ILCHESTER, or IVELCHESTER, co. Somerset.
5009. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped and imperfect
impression. i-J in. [Ixxi. 64.]
A crescent enclosing an estoile of eight points wavy.
tx S' BVRG6N Gl . IVeLCeSTRIG.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii. p. 450.
Later Seal.
5010. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. if in
[Ixxi. 65.]
A crescent enclosing an estoile of sixteen points alternately
wavy and plain.
:•: SIGILLUM : BURGI : DE : IVELCHESTER.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 450.
ILMINSTER, CO. Somerset.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1550.
5011. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2J- in. [xxxv. 137.]
An open book encircled with a radiant aureole, and in-
scribed : — LEAR-NINGE-GAY-NETH-HO-NOR.
© • SIGILLVM + SCHOLE + ILMINSTERII +
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 427.
5012. Another, [xlvii. 819.]
Laing, MS. CataL, No. 305.
IPSWICH, CO. Suffolk.
5013. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in.
[Ixxi. 118, 119.]
p. A one-masted ship on the waves, mainsail furled, flag
charged with a cross, and having a pennon of three streamers,
embattled stern, and rudder of large dimensions on the 1.,
octagon castle on the r., two mariners on board hauling at
ropes.
Legend commences with an estoile wavy of eight points.
S' COMVNITATIS â– VILL6 : GYPeWICI :
96 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A church, with central spire topped with a cross, round-
headed doorway in the middle, two smaller doorways with
folding doors at the sides. In the pediments over the doors
a trefoiled opening in the middle, at each side a quatrefoil. In
the clerestory three windows each with three lights, and with
a trefoiled opening in the pediment over each window. On the
1. h. wall a wavy estoile of eight points ; on the r. a quatrefoil
opening. Background and base replenished with foliage in
an elegant arabesque pattern.
The space for legend is also replenished with a similar
pattern of foliage.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 459.
5014. [a.D. 1349.] Dark-green: fine, but very imperfect,
only central part remaining. [Add. ch. 10,130.]
5015. [a.D. 1599.] Red: much injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 10,241.]
Elias, son of TuR.STiN of Ipswich.
Called a Seal of tJie Town.
5016. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
1-5- in. [Ixxi. 1 16.]
A one-masted ship with mainsail furled, mainmast topped
with a cross. In the ship a mariner on each side.
S> SIGILL' etie FIL' TVRSTINI DE GIP6WICH'.
Another Seal.
5017. [a.D. 1332.] Bronze-green: fine, but imperfect.
About If X \\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9952.]
Pointed oval : a one-masted ship on waves, mainsail furled,
flag and streamers. In the field on the 1. two keys, on the r.
a key and sword ; emblems of SS. Peter and Paul, Patrons of
the town.
.... GILLVM BAL GIPG
Bailiffs.
5018. [i4th-i5th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
I| in. [Ixxi. 117.]
A one-masted ship on the waves, mainsail furled, crow's nest,
and at the top of the mast a cross and pennon with three
streamers. In the field on each side a mullet, and below it a
key for St. Peter ; on the r. side also a sword for St. Paul.
SIGIrLUM >» OFFICII «< BALLIUOR »< UILLE -« GIPPOICII. («>c)
LOCAL SEALS. 97
Another Seal.
5019. [a.d. 1432.] Red : fine, but imperfect. [Add. ch.
10.143.]
Resembles the preceding seal, No. 5018, but is from a
different matrix.
. . . GILLUM *< OFFICII x^ BALLI
Cabled borders.
Mayor of the Staple.
5020. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixxi. 20.]
A lion sejant guardant crowned, pierced through the neck
with an arrow fess-wise. Within a carved gothic panel of
three round cusps and one ogee cusp at the top, ornamented
with tracery in the spandrils, and ball-flowers.
*< : SIGILLUM : MAIORATUS : STAPULE : GIPPEWICI : «<
5021. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, much injured
by the melting of the wax. [xxxv. 65.]
Seal of A mis, a.d. i 5 6 i .
5022. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. liXf in.
[Ixxii. I.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a lion rampant
guardant ; sin., three demi-hulks of ships in pale, joined to
the impaled line. Town of Ipswich. Crest on a helmet
mantling, and wreath a demi-lion rampant, in his gamb a ship
of three masts, sails furled, [round the top of the third, on the
maintopmast head, a pennon.]
Port of Ipswich.
5023. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
\^ in. [Ixxii. 2.]
Three lions rampant, two and one.
© SIGIL !S OFFICII 6 PORTVS iS IPSWICH :
Inner border beaded, outer border cabled.
JERSEY, Island of.
Royal Seal for the Bailiwick.
Edward I., a.d. 1279.
5024. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, if in. [xxxix. 51.]
A shield of arms, ENGLAND.
fit S' BALLIVI6 : INSVLE ; D€ : IGRSCYe.
VOL. XL H
98 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
With a transcript of the Grant of this seal by K. Edward I.
A.D. 1279, the date of this matrix, and of that described in
No. 4962, for Guernsey.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 472.
Elizabeth.
Seal used by GEORGE POULET, Bailly.
5025. [a.d. 1601.] Green: imperfect. [Add. ch. 11,203.]
0. A shield of arms, England, as before. No. 5024.
.... BAL ev . .
R. A small oval counterseal. ^ x f in. An ornamentally
carved shield of arms : three swords in pile, points meeting in
base, in chief two mullets, PoULET. Betw. the initial letters
e. P.
Charles II.
Seal nsed by Edward Carteret, Bailly.
5026. [a.d. 1670.] Green: indistinct. [Add. ch. 18,101.]
0. A shield of arms, ENGLAND, as before. No. 5024.
S'BALLIVie leR
Be. A small oval counterseal. i X ^ in. An oval shield of
arms : four fusils in fess, Carteret. Crest on a helmet,
wreath and mantling, a squirrel. Supporters, two stags. In
base, an indistinct motto.
KENDAL, CO. Westinorland.
5027. [a.d. 1576.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixxiii. 41.]
A view of the town, churches and houses having flags and
crosses. In the background a triple-towered castle in a moat.
In the field five birds. In base the initial letters, K. K., for
KiRKBY Kendal, betw. the date 15-74.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 478.
Later Seal.
5028. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^- in. [l.xxiii. 42.]
A half-length figure of K. Charles I., with crown, and royal
LOCAL SEALS. 99
vestments, turned slightly to the 1. In the r. h. a drawn
sword, in the 1. h. an orb or mound.
• THE ■SEALE ■OF • THE • TOWNE • OF ■KIRKBY • KENDALL.
Carved border.
KIDDERMINSTER, co. Worcester.
Free Grammar School, a.d. 1619.
5029. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from fine impression or the
matrix, i-jv in. [xxxv. 138.]
A symmetrical mark or monogram S], betw. in chief the
date 1619, at each side a sword, point downwards, in base a
kid couchant, by way of rebus on the name of the town.
SIGLVM • FRATERNITATIS • FIDEI : COMIS ■"EIE • LVDI •
LIBERI • DE • KIDDERMINSTER.
The letters TE, in Frateniitatis, and Kiddennuister ; ID in
fidci, and IN in Kiddermitistcr, are conjoined ; COMIS • "EIE is
probably a blunder for COMISARIE.
Car\'ed border.
5030. Another, [xlvii. S31.]
Laing's MS. Caial., No. 302.
KINGSTON-UPON-HULL, co. York.
5031. [Temp. Edw. i.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2-p5 in. [Ixxiv. 60.]
K. Edward I. standing with crown and long mantle, in the
hands a sceptre floury, topped by a dove. Under his feet a
lion couchant guardant. In the field on each side a lion
passant guardant of Engl.vxd.
SIGILLVM : COMVN6 : DG «< KYNGISTON • SVP€R HVLL'.
The letters ER of super are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 516.
Mayoralty.
5032. [Late 14th, or isth cent.] Sulph. cast from fine,
but chipped, impression. \W in. [Ixxiv. 61.]
A shield of arms : three crowns or coronets in pale, Town
OF KiNGSTOX-urON-HuLL. Within a cusped and pointed
II 2
lOO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
quatrefoil enriched with carved ball-flower ornamentation.
Field replenished with sprigs of foliage.
S' OFFICII t MAIORATUS I VILLE I D[E »] . . . . GSTON t SUPER
HULL -w
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 512.
Mayor or Bailiffs, A.D. 1685-1688.
5033. [17th cenL] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ X I
in. [Ixxiv. 62.]
An oval carved shield of arms, ToWN OF KlXGSTON-
UPON-HULL, as in No. 5032.
« SIG VILL/E KINGSTON SVPER HULL.
A nother Seal or Signet.
5034. Sulph. cast from the matrix. .J X | in. [Ixxiv.
64.]
Oval : a shield of arms, TOWN OF KiNGSTON-UPON-HuLL,
as in No. 5032. Betw. a palm-branch on the 1., and a laurel
branch on the r. tied in base.
Another Seal.
5035. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x
i-rV in. [Ixxiv. 63.]
A castle with embattled wall and side-towers : round-
headed doorway closed. Above in the field, the three crowns,
in pale, of the arms of the Town, see No. 5032.
« s* KINGSTON a SV£ si HVLL » «
Admiralty.
5036. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression or the
matrix, i-f^ in. [Ixxiv. 65.]
A one-masted ship on waves, mainsail charged with a
shield of arms, ToWN OF KiNG.STON-UPON-HuLL, as in
No. 5032. Crow's nest, pennon at the mast-head, high poop
and prow.
8' OFFICIJ *< ADMIRALLITATIS *< UILLE *< H . . LL'
Cabled borders.
KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES, co. Surrey.
5037. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [D.C., F. 337.]
A shield of arms : three salmons naiant in pale, in base
LOCAL SEALS. 10 I
the initial letter K, To\v\ OF KiNGSTON-urON-TnAMES.
(Burke, General Armory, and Papworth, Ordinary of British
Armorials, state that the salmons are kaiiriant, in error.)
Betw. three lions rampant guardant of ENGLAND, within
a cusped and pointed gothic quatrefoil with carved spandrils.
Ss S' COMVNITATIS VILLG D6 KYNGGeSTONe : SVPER :
TAMIGIAM «
S. Lews, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 518. 1
5038. [a.d. 1549.] Red: imperfect and indistinct. [Add.
ch. 562S.]
S' TON6 TAMIGIAM
5039. [a.d. 1613.] Red : chipped and indistinct in parts.
[Add. ch. 5636.]
13 S' COMVNITATIS VILL6 06 eSTONG : SVPeR :
TAM
KIRKBY-IN-LONSDALE, co. Westmorland.
Free Gr'animar School, a.d. 1591.
5040. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. \-^ in.
[xxxv. 139.]
A schoolmaster, seated on a chair, turned to the r., with cap
and robes, instructing two pupils from an open book.
Legend, an elegiac distich, in two concentric annuli : —
(I.) * STET A SCHOLA li DE ft KIRKBY ft IN ft LONSDAL ft
DEVS ft ET ft PIA ft PRINCEPS : ft :
â– ' (2.) DY ft FAVEANT ft PVERIS ft ELISABETA ft SCOLIS : ft :
5041. Another, [xlvii. 837.]
Laing, MS. Catal, No. 300.
KIRKBY KENDAL, co. Westmorland, see KENDAL.
KIRKBY-RAVENSWORTH, co. York.
Almshouse of St. John Baptist and Free Grammar
School, A.D. 1555.
5042. Sulph. cast from the matri.x, tinted red. 2-jii^ x
14 in. [xxxv. 140.]
Oval : St. John Baptist in the wilderness, standing with
I02 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
nimbus and cloak, in the r. h., holding the Agnus Dei on a
plaque, and pointing to it with the 1. h. In base the date 1555.
* + S + ELEMOSINARIE + S + lOHANNlS ■BABTISTE • DE •
KIRKBI RAVESWATH.
5043. Another, [xlvii. 838.]
Laing, MS. Catal., No. 307.
LANCASTER, County of.
Nicholas Townley, Sheriff, a.d. 1632.
5044. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^l in. [Ixvi. 39.]
A castle gateway, with two domed towers, on each a flag,
round-headed portal with portcullis ; over the doorway an
estoile of eight points ; over the battlements, on a helmet
and wreath a hawk, in allusion to the crest of ToWNLEY, viz.,
on a perch a hawk belled, round the perch a riband. At the
sides the initial letters n. T. Below each, a circular mark in
matrix. In base the word LAHC.
Carved border.
Cf. Add. MS. 26,741, f. 521.
LANCASTER, co. Lancaster.
5045. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix, i^in. [xlviii. 10.]
A triple-towered castle of coarse design, with two storeys,
embattled and masoned. In base, on the 1. a lion passant
guardant (with tail extended and fourchee) of ENGLAND, on
the r. a fleur-de-lis of FRANCE, (see next seal. No. 5047). Rude
workmanship. The King mentioned in the legend is probably
Heniy IV.
es S' HCNR : De G *i R6 *- ANGL6 : Z : FRANC6 s* DNS : HIB6.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 21.
5046. Sulph. cast. [Ixvi. 36.]
Burgesses, or Borough.
5047. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-jV in-
[Ixvi. 37-]
A shield of arms : in chief a fleur-de-lis of FRANCE ; in
base a lion rampant guardant of England, Town of
Lancaster.
. sigillvm comvne bvrg sive vill lancastrie.
LOCAt SEALS. 103
LANGPORT-EAST-OVER, co. Somerset.
5048. [a.d. 1617.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-u. x
Uin. [D.C., H. 181.]
Oval : a blackamoor's head to the left, filleted, the bust
draped with a laced collar.
SIG' : PREPOS ■ET : COMVNI : BVRGI • DE • LANG' • ESTO •
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topcigr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 28.
5049. Another, [l.xi. 12.]
LEACH, NORTH, co. Gloucester.
Free Grafuvtar School, a.d. 1559.
5050. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i\ in.
[xlvii. 847.]
A shield of arms ornamentally carved with flowers and
fruits : three estoiles or mullets of six points, a canton ermine,
WesTWOOD, founder.
SIGILLVM • HVGO • WESTWOOD • IN • COM ■GLOC.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Sckools, vol. i., p. 454 ; Laing's MS.
Catal., No. 280.
LEEDS, CO. York.
First Corporation Seal, A.D. 1626.
5051. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in. [Ixxiv. 75.]
On a mount a shield of arms : a fleece, suspended by strap
and chain. Crest a chaplet. Supporters two owls crowned.
Town of Leeds.
£- sigillvm ■■bvrgi : de • • leedes. 1626.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved.
Second Corporation Seal, A.D. 1662.
5052. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-j"- in. [Ixxiv. y6.'\
An ornamental shield of arms ; a fleece (see No. 505 1) in a
chief three mullets, TOWN OF Leeds.
^ SIGILLVM . BVRGI . DE . LEEDES . 1G62.
Carved border.
I04 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another, A.D. 1662.
5053. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in. [Ixxiv. yj.']
An oval shield of arms, ornamentally carved, Town of
Leeds, as in the preceding seal No. 5052.
ft SIGILLVM Ji BVRGI li DE ft LEEDS ft 1662.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 46.
Third Corporation Seal, A.D. 1836.
5054. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in. [Ixxiv. y8.]
An ornamental shield of arms, Town of Leeds, as in
No. 5052. Crest, on a wreath, an owl. Supporters, two owls,
crowned, standing on carved scrolls with a leopard's head in
base.
SIGILLVM BVRGI DE LEEDS • 1836 •
LEWES, CO. Sussex.
5055. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixxii. 92.]
A shield of arms : chequy in the sinister chief on a canton
a lion rampant betw. eight crosses crosslets, TOWN OF LewES.
Betw. three palm branches.
Ss !«. SIGILLUM : «< : COMVNE • *- ; BURGI : «< ; DE • «< :
LEWYS ■«< :
Inner border carved and enriched with ball-flowers, outer
border beaded.
A nother.
5056. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \-^ in.
X I in. [Ixxii. 93.]
A copy, but smaller, of the design of the preceding seal,
No. 5055.
« !* SIGILLVM « t BVRGI « DE * LEWYS I + s?
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 67.
LEICESTER, co. Leicester.
Mayor.
5057. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-i in.
[Ixvi. 59-]
The Virgin, crowned, seated in a canopied niche with
tabernacle-work at the sides, the Child on the 1. arm, in the
LOCAL SEALS. lOS
r. h. a sceptre. In base, under an imperfect arch with
masonry at the sides, a shield of arms : a cinquefoil, Town
OF Leicester.
SIGILL STAT MAID BVRGI LEICESTRl.
LEOMINSTER, co. Hereford.
5058. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x
I in. [Ixiv. 54.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, one of the Patron Saints of the
parish, standing, in the r. h. two keys, in the 1. h. a book.
The figure perhaps has been copied from an earlier seal.
^ SIGILLVM : COMMVMe : L60MIHSTRI6.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 63.
LICHFIELD, CO. Stafford.
5059. [a.d. 1688.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixxii. SO.]
A battle-field strewn with three dead bodies and weapons,
a flag, and a crown, in allusion to the name of the town Lich-
(i.e. lie, Anglo-Sax., a coTpse)-/ie/d.
* SIGILLVM COMMVNE CIVITATIS DE LIGHFEILD +
+ AN : D' : 1688.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 72.
LINCOLNSHIRE.
W , Sheriff.
5060. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in. [Ixvii. 13.]
A castle with two side towers, domed and topped by a
flag ; round-headed portal with portcullis down. Betw. the
tower, over the battlements, on a wreath a demi-eagle. In
the field the initials G. w. In base the word : — LiNC.
Carved border.
P G , Sheriff.
5061. Sulph. cast, i^ X i in. [ixvii. 14.]
Oval : a castle with two side towers domed, and topped by
a flag, roundheaded portal. Betw. the towers, over the battle-
ments, on a wreath a lion's head erased. In the field the
initials P. G. In base the word ; — LING.
I06 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LINCOLN, CO. Lincoln.
First Corporation Seal.
5062. [a.D. 1511.] Red: fine, chipped and imperfect on
the r. side. About 3J- in. when perfect. (Stovve Collection :
Burton charters.)
A castle of elaborate design in three storeys, curtain wall
diapered lozengy, five towers, with short spires topped with
weather vanes, and quatrefoiled openings ; round-headed
portal closed, portcullis one-third down. On the curtain-wall
a shield of arms : on a cross a fleur-de-lis, CiTV OF LI^'COLN.
At each side a wall, shown obliquely, with crenellated ridge,
over it on the 1., a fleur-de-lis ; the corresponding device on
the r. is wanting.
SIG UNE *< CIVITATIS «< LINCOLNIE *<
Second Corporation Seal, c. a.D. 1628.
5063. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 2\ in. [1. 23.]
A copy of the design of the preceding seal with details
differently treated. On each side of the portal a circular
opening ; over the portal a shield of arms, CiTY OF LINCOLN,
see No. 5061. In the field over the towers four fleurs-de-lis ;
on each side another.
THE • COMMON • SEALE • OF ■THE • CIT : LINCOLNE.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 80.
Mayoralty.
5064. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in-
[Ixvii. II.]
The Virgin, standing on a carved corbel under a trefoiled
arch crocketed and supported on architectural piers ; with
crown, the Child with nimbus on the 1. arm, in the r. h. a ball.
In the field on each side a lion passant guardant of ENGLAND.
SIGILL' MAIORITATIS LINC0LNI6.
Beaded borders.
Wool Staple.
5065. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. i-,^^^ in.
[Ixvii. 12.]
The Virgin, with crown, standing on a wool-sack, in a
canopied niche with tabernacle work at the sides ; the Child
on the r. arm.
LOCAL SEALS. IO7
S' S OFFICII : STAPVL6 * CIVITAT' + LINCOLN'
Beaded borders.
Seal for delivery of Wool and Hides, see No. 11 59.
Seals " pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 1076-1079.
LISKEARD, a>. Connca//.
5066. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 X
If in. [Ixi. 15.]
Pointed oval : a fleur-de-lis of elegant design (by way of
rebus) ; thereon two birds. In the field on each side an
annulet and an ostrich feather ; probably in reference to
Richard Plantagenet, Earl of Cornwall, who enfranchised
the Borough in A.D. 1240, and to O. Elizabeth.
« SIGILLVM ■COMMVNE • BVRGI • DE • LISKEARD.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iii., p. 94.
LIVERPOOL, CO. Lancaster.
5067. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ x
i-Lin. [Ixvi. 35.]
Pointed oval : an eagle, rising contourne with expanded
wings, holding in its beak a trefoiled sprig. On the foot a
scroll inscribed : — lOH'ls. In the field a crescent enclosing
an estoile of six points.
» SIGILL' C0MMVN6 » BOROeSlVD LEVE «.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Z?/ir/'., vol. iii., p. 105 ; V'lcion, Memorials 0/ Liverpool,
vol. i., pp. 17, 18.
LONDON, CO. Middlesex.
5068. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2^ in. [Ixviii. 18, 19.]
f). St. Paul, Patron Saint of the City, with nimbus, in the
r. h. a drawn sword erect, in the 1. h. a banner-flag, charged with
the arms of England (revcrsedj; .standing on the tower of
St Paul's Cathedral, over a gateway in the embattled wall of
the city. Within the enceinte of the wall is a view of the city
with several tall spires of churches, and at each side two
I08 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
square-towered churches. In front of the wall, the R. Thames.
The round-headed doorway is filled up with the heraldic
device of, quarterly, in the fcss point a pierced mullet.
â– SIGILLVM : BARONVM ; LONDONIARVM.
R. St. Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury, with mitre and
pall, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a longcrozier
held obliquely, seated on a carved throne, betw. two groups of
worshippers, those on the r. h. side, with hoods, are probably
monks or clergy, those on the 1. h. side, laymen. Across the
field the inscription : — scs • THOM • AR. In base, under a
semicircular arch of large span, a representation of the City of
London with St. Paul's Cathedral in the middle, tall pointed
spires on each side and at the end, on each side a church
with square embattled tower, all enclosed within an embattled
wall with gateway and towers.
Legend, a rhyming verse : —
M6 ■QV •. . . . MA : TV
Later Seal.
5069. [a.d. 1670.] Red : covered with paper before im-
pression. 2\^ in. [Add. ch. 1683.]
0. A copy of the obv. of the preceding seal, No. 5068. The
armorial charges in the doorway are here replaced by the
line or rabbet of the folding doors with a rose, boss, or knocker
in the centre.
SIGILLVM ; BARONVM : LONDONIARVM.
B. A shield of arms, concha : a cross quarterly, in the dexter
chief a sword hilt downwards, CiTY OF LONDON. Crest, on a
helmet, tasselled mantling, and wreath, a cross betw. two
dragons' wings.
® LONDINI m DEFEND6 ® TVOS * DEVS ® 0PTIM6 ® CIV€S *
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 136.
5070. [a.d. 1 79 1.] Another, [xliii. 177.]
5071. Rev. only, on a wafer covered with paper before 'wa-
prc&sion en p/aeard. Cut from a parchment deed, [xliii. 158.]
5072. Another rez'. similar to the preceding, [xliii. 159.]
Corporation for the Poor of the City.
5073. [a.d. 1699.] Red : fine, imperfect in places. Covered
with paper before impression, en placard, on a label. 2', in.
[Add. ch. 19,740-]
LOCAL SEALS. IO9
p. A shield of arms : a cross, in the dexter chief a sword,
hilt downward, CiTY OF LONDON. The shield richly carved
with scroll-work, foliage and flowers.
(THE â– SEAL â– OF •] THE • CORPORATION • FOR • THE â–
POOR • OF ■[THE • CITY ■OF • LONDON.]
R. An emblematical shield of arms : a field of ripe corn, on
a chief seme of bees a beehive. Crest on a helmet, mantling
of foliage, and wreath, a lamb sejant or couchant. Supporters,
dex., a boy ; sin., a girl, each on a mount.
* GOD * Gives « PEACE Y (•' and, plenty) * JO
* INDUSTRY.
Carved borders.
Mayoralty.
First Seal.
5074. [14th cent] Red: fine. Cut from a charter bearing
date A.D. 1 544. 2iin. [xxxvi. 4L]
This design appears to have been the work of the goldsmith
who executed some of the great seals of Edward III. and
Richard II. See Nos. 231, etc. Stow, Survey of London
(Candlcwick Ward), p. 237, ed. 1933, states that this seal
was made in A.D. 1380.
In a central niche of three bays (the two side bays richly
canopied, the middle bay groined and supporting a smaller
niche in the upper part), on the 1. St. Thomas, Archbishop of
Canterbury, with mitre and pall, seated on a bench, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a long crozier ; on the r.
St. Paul, holding in the r. h. a drawn sword, in the 1. h. a book,
similarly seated on a bench, beneath his feet a prostrate
figure of Elymas the sorcerer. In the smaller niche overhead,
the Virgin, crowned, seated, holding the Child standing
on her I. knee, in her r. h. a book. On each side of this
central niche a canopied niche, containing in a balcony a
half-length man-at-arms with low cap, holding a mace or club.
Above, on each side on a pedestal or bracket, an angel
kneeling, with wings expanded, hands in prayer. In base, in
a compartment with flat head, a shield of arms : City of
London, as in No. 5073, supported by two demi-lions,
rampant guardant, each under a round-headed arch. At the
sides outside all, tabernacle work.
SIGILL' . MAIORATUS : CIUITATIS : LONDON ;
Arch. Jouni., vol. iii., p. 74, fig. 2.
5075. Sulph. cast from imperfect and indistinct impression.
[D.C., F. 56.]
ITATIS : LONDON :
no CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5076. [a.D. 1389.] Red : very fine, very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 6046.]
CIUITATIS : LONDON :
5077. [a.D. 1449.] Red : fine, very imperfect, only central
part remaining. [Add. ch. 22,642.]
5078. [a.D. 1452.] Red : good, but imperfect, the edge
very much injured. [Stowe Collection : Burton Charters.]
Second state of the First Seal.
5079. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [Ixvii. 20.]
This is from the same matrix as the preceding seal, No.
5074, but shows the greatly worn condition of the matrix,
which appears in some places to have been retouched by the
goldsmith.
Later Seal, or
Design for a neiv Seal.
5080. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2~ in.
[Ixviii. 21.]
This is a design which owes its origin to the previous seal,
No. 5075, but has been executed with a view to supersede the
Gothic architecture by substituting the Italian style. In the
centre in a niche with three round-headed arches, on the I.
St. Thomas the Archbishop seated with mitre and long cross
or crozier, on the r. a king seated, crowned, with drawn sword
in the r. h., and orb and cross in the 1. h., betw. the two
figures a vase. Above, in smaller niche, with double arch, the
Virgin and Child ; smaller niche on each side, and an angel
on each side outside the niches. At each side of the central
niche, a niche with round-headed arch containing a man-at-
arms, half-length. In base, a shield of arms as before,
supported by two sea-lions, crowned, each in a niche with
round-headed arch. Under the men-at-arms on each side a
shield of arms : 1., two lions passant guardant in pale, perhaps
for one of the Mayors, or for NoR^L\NDY ; r., England.
SIGILL' MAIORATUS CIVITATIS LONDON.
Archaol. Jourii. vol. iii., p. 74.
Elias, Town Clerk.
5081.[i2th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 1:1- x
4 in. [Ivii. 6.]
Pointed oval : the clerk, seated on a carved chair with
scroll-shaped back, to the r., reading a book on a lectern.
fiiS- 6LIE LONDONIARV. click
Beaded border.
5082. Another. [D.C., E 303.]
LOCAL SEALS. Ill
Chamberlain, A.D. 1589.
5083. Red : fine. li X t in. [Harl. ch. 56 E. 20.]
Oval : on the 1. a sword of St. Paul, handle downward, on
the r. two keys interlinked at the handles, of St. Peter. Across
the field the date : — 1-5-S-9. Above, an open jewelled crown
of three points fleury and two pearls ; below, a lion passant
guardant of England.
S' CAMERE LONDONIAR'.
5083*. Sulph. cast of No. 5083. [D.C., H. 180.]
5084. Red : a fragment, detached from its charter. [Box
with Harl. ch. 47 D. 50.]
Anotlier Seal, A.D. 1589.
5085. Sulph. cast from the matrix or fine impression,
i X ^ in. [Ixviii. 96.]
Oval : same design as the previous seal, No. 5083, but
smaller.
S â– CAMER/E â– LONDINI.
Later Seal, A.D. 1720.
5086. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ixviii. 62.]
Same design as the previous seal, No. 50831 but larger.
Across the field the date : — 1-7-2-0.
SIG ■CAMER/E • LONDINI.
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1080.
Seal of the Port of London, see No. 1 1 57.
Seal of the Collectors of the subsidy for rebuilding London
Bridge, see No. 1167.
Heralds' College or College of Arms.
5087. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-;^^ in.
[Ixviii. 66?\
On a mount with herbage, a shield of arms : a cross betw.
four doves, the wings expanded and inverted, HERALDS'
College. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, in a ducal
coronet a dove rising. Supporters, two lions rampant guar-
dant ducal ly gorged.
© SIGILLVM • COMVNE • CORPORACIONIS • OFFICII'
ARMORVM .
112 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Kings of Arms.
Sir Edward Walker, Garter.
5088. [a.D. 1660.] Red : fine, app. by plaited strands of
blue and yellow silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of
contemporary make. 2| in. [Wol. ch. iv. 67.]
A shield of arms, of ornamental design, with carved scrolls
and festoons of flowers and fruit : per pale, dcx. St. George's
Cross, on a chief a coronet or open crown within the Garter of
the order, betw. a lion of ENGLAND and a fleur-de-lis of
France, Office of Garter King of Arms ; sin., on a
chevron ringed at the point, betw. three crescents, a crescent
for difference. Walker.
y SIG ■DNI • EDI ■WALKER ■EQVITIS • AV • GARTERII •
PRINCIPALIS • REGIS ARMOR ■ANGLI.
Carved borders.
M. Noble, History of tlie College of Arms, p. 278.
Sir Henry St. George, Garter.
5089. [a.D. 171 1.] Red: fine, app. by ribands of blue
and white silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of contem-
porary make. 2.\ in. [Add. ch. 16,284.]
A shield of arms of ornamental design, as in No. 5088, with
a lion's face over it. The armorial bearings are : per pale,
dex.. Office of Garter King of Arms, see No. 5088 ;
sin., a chief, over all a lion rampant, on an escutcheon three
ducal coronets, two and one, St. George.
+ BIG ■DNl • HEN • SAINT ■GEORGE ■MIL • GARTER ■PRINC •
REGIS ■ARMORVM • ANGL.
Carved borders.
Official Seal used by
John Anstis, Garter.
5090. [a.D. 174L] Red : fine, app. by ribands of green
and yellow silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of con-
temporary make. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 27,004.]
A shield of arms of ornamental design, as in No. 5088,
Office of Garter King of Arms.
+ sigill • officii ■garterii • principalis • regis •
armorvm â– anglicorvm.
Carved borders.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 13
Robert Cooke, Clarenceux.
5091. [a.D. 1563.] Red: cracked, enclosed in a turned
wooden box. i| in. [Add. ch. 15,557.]
A shield of arm.s : arg. St. George's cross. In the dexter
chief a fleur-de-lis of FRANCE, on a chief gu. a lion of
England, crowned with an open crown. Office of Clar-
enceux King of Arms. Betw. two crosses crosslet fitchees,
and over it a lion rampant.
© S' : OFFICII : CLARENCIEVLX : REGIS ; ARMORVM : ETC ;
AVSTRAL' :
6092. [a.D. 1577.] Red : fine, injured in places ; enclosed
in a turned wooden box. [Add. ch. 13,612.]
5093. [a.D. 1577.] Red : fine, enclosed in a turned wooden
box. [Wol. ch. xi. 88.]
5094. [a.D. 1592.] Red: fine, enclosed in a turned wooden
box. [Harl. ch. Ill C. 9.]
5095. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression. [D.C.,
H. 128.]
Sir John Vanbrugh, Clarenceux.
5096. [a.D. 1711.] Red: fine; app. by ribands of blue and
white silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of contemporary
make. 2 in. [Add. ch. 16,284.]
An ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex., Office of
Clarenceux King of Arms, as in No. 5092, sin., quarterly,
I, 4, on a fess three barrulets, in chief a demi-lion rampant
issuing, Vanbrugh ; 2, 3, on a bend three mascles,
Carleton.
^ sigill- : lohan : vanbrugh : arm : clarenceux : regis :
ARMORUM.
Carved border.
M. Noble, History of the College of Arms, p. 355 ; the official arms ;
described on p. 62, do not agree altogether with those on this seal.
Knox Ward, Clarenceux.
5097. [a.D. 1741.] Red: fine; app. by ribands of green
and yellow silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron bo.x of contem-
porary make. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 27,004.]
A shield of arms of ornamental design : with carved scrolls
and festoons of flowers and fruit : dex., OFFICE OF CLAR-
ENCEUX King of Ar.ms, as in No. 5091, but without the
fleur-de-lis in the dexter chief; sin., erm. a cross flory can-
VOL. II. I
114 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
toned with four annulets, Ward. Over the shield an open
crown of five leaves.
: SIGILL : KNOX WARD ARM : CLARENCEUX REGIS ARMORUM.
Carved border.
Peter, " Rex Hyraiidorum citra aquani de Trente
ex parte boriali" Norroy.
5098. [a.d. 1276.] Green: only a fine fragment. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 44.]
A shield of arms : three crowns, two and one.
VRV
Sir John Borough, Norroy.
5099. [a.d. 1625.] Red : cracked ; app. by ribands of
faded red silk, and enclosed in an ornamented tinned iron
box of contemporary make, i^ in. [Harl. ch. in C. 10.]
A shield of arms : St. George's cross, on a chief, per pale,
a lion passant guardant of England, betw. a fleur-de-lis of
France, and a key, Office of Norroy King of Arms.
S • 8 • officii • norroy • REGIS ■ARMORVM ■BOREALIS.
The letters LIS of Borealis are in the field over the shield.
M. Noble, History of the College of Arms, p. 62.
5100. Sulph. cast from No. 5099. [D.C., H. 139.]
Peter le Neve, Norroy.
5101. [A.D. 171 1.] Red: fine ; app. by ribands of blue and
white silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of contemporary'
make. 2 in. [Add. ch. 16,284.]
An ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex., Office of
Norroy King of Arms, as In No. 5099 ; sin., on a cross
five fleurs-de-lis, Le Neve, in dexter chief a crescent for
difference.
SIGILL • PETRI • LE NEVE • ARMIG • NORROY • REGIS •
ARMORUM,
Carved borders.
LOCAL SEALS. IIJ
Royal Mint.
Warden and Workmen.
5102. [iSth cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 2f in. [xxxv. 349.]
On a mount an embattled fortress of elaborate design, with
central tower having dome and side turrets, betw. two shields
of arms : I., ENGLAND; r., quarterly i, 4, quarterly i., iv.,
England, ii., iii., Scotland, 2, France (modern), 3,
Ireland. Below the shields the Royal initials G. R.
® SIGIL : COR : CVSTODIS : CAMB : OPERAT : ET :
ALIORVM : MINIST.
Carved border.
Ruding, Annals 0/ the English Coinage, vols, i., p. 40 n. ; vi., map.
The Royal Society, a.d. 1663.
5103. Leaden impression, very much oxidised. [Slo.
xxxiv. 40.]
Too much defaced to be described.
Engr. in Vertue, Simons' Works, pi. xxxi.
T/i£ Royal College 0/ Physicians 0/ London, a.d. 1523.
5104. [i8th cent.] Proof impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix : enclosed in a box. 2\ in. [Slo. xxxiv. 39.]
St. Luke, with nimbus, seated in a chair to the 1., at a
round table, writing in a book. In a hall, paved, panelled,
and ornamented with festoons of flowers. At the r. h. side
a curtain looped up. Above, an ornamentally car\-ed shield
of arms with an escallop at the top and a lion's face
at the bottom, and a palm branch on each side. The
armorial bearings are : a dexter hand issuing out of clouds in
chief rayonnes, feeling the pulse of a dexter hand and arm
in fess issuing from the sin. side of the shield, vested : in
base a pomegranate slashed and seeded, slipped and leaved ;
all within five demi-fleurs-de-lis bordering the edge of the
shield, (field hatched with crossing lines for sable), ROY.\L
College of Phvsicl\ns of London.
Legend on a scroll : —
SIGILLUM ■COMMUNE • COL . REG . MEDICORUM LONDIN.
Carved border.
Small Seal.
5105. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
[Ixviii. 94.]
I 2
1 16 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms as in No. 5104, with a
bordure, ROVAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF LONDON.
Legend on a scroll : —
O • BIOC • BPAXYC • H • AE • TEXNH • MAKPH.
British Museum, a.d. 1753.
5106. Recent proof impression in red sealing-wax from
the matrix. l\ in. [xxxv. 57.]
An Ionic edifice or temple, tetrastyle, approached by a
flight of three steps, and having a triangular pediment, in
which is a radiant head, and a doorway with panelled folding-
doors and pediment above them. Over the doorway a plain
blank oval, with festoons over it. Betw. the two 1. h. pillars,
Rhea or Cvbele, standing with mural or crenellated crown, a
pine cone slipped, in the r. h., a sickle in the 1. h., at her feet
two lions crouching. On the l, in a corresponding position,
" Minerva, helmeted, in the r. h. a scroll, in the 1. h. a long
spear ; at her feet, on the 1. an owl, on the r. an oval shield
charged with Medusa's head and snakes. In the exergue the
motto : —
BONARVM • ARTIVM
CVLTORIBVS.
tt SIGILLVM • GVRATORVM • MVSEI ■BRITANNICI • EX ■SENATVS
GONSVLTO • GONDITI • A • D • MDCCLIII.
Carved border.
Museum Minervcs.
A Literary Institution founded by Sir Francis Kynaston, Kni.,
Esquire of the Body to Charles I., in Covcnt Garden, London.
5107. [a.d. 1632-1642.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, i-i-xiiin. [xlix. 47.]
Oval : Sir Francis Kynaston, knt., founder, half-length, to
the 1., with an armoured cuirass of damascened work, and
collar. On his 1. arm a shield of arms, England, ensigned
with a royal crown. In the exergue the letters T. R., for
Thomas Rawlins, Engraver to the Mint in 1643, see Grueber,
Medallic Illustrations, vol. ii., p. 736.
FRA ■KINASTON • EQV • AVRAT • REGII • CORP • ARG.
Chalmers, Biogr. Diet., vol. xix., p. 435.
LOCAL SEALS. II7
Christ's Hospital, a.d. 1553.
5108. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix, i X J in.
[xxxv. 141.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms with carved scrolls
and flowers ; a cross quarterly, in the dexter chief a sword
erect, on a chief a rose of five leaves, barbed and seeded betvv.
two fleurs-de-lis, CHRIST'S HOSPITAL.
5109. Another, [xlvii. 851.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 386.
TJie Fotmdling Hospital.
5110. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixviii. 95]
An ornamental shield of arms : [per fess] in chief a crescent
betw. two estoiles or mullets of six points, in base an infant
exposed, recumbent, stretching upwards the r. h., FOUNDLING
H0SPIT.-\L. Crest, on a wreath, a lamb statant [holding in
the mouth a sprig of laurel]. Supporters, two emblematical
figures, dex., Nature, sin., Wisdom according to Burke,
Gen. Armory, s.v., but somewhat doubtful, if rightly depicted
in this seal. Motto on a carved scroll in base : — HELP.
Carved border.
Brewers' Company.
5111. [15th cent] Sulph. cast. 2J- in. [D.C., G. 5l]
The Assumption of the Virgin, standing, crowned, hands in
prayer, surrounded by radiance, upheld by three demi-angels
with expanded wings on each side, and one, with arms ex-
tended, in base. Overhead in clouds the head of the Almighty.
All within a carved panel of circular form with cusped lobe
at the top.
SIGILLUM : COMMUNITATIS : MISTERII ; BRACIATORUM :
LONDINI. «<
At the end of the legend a long sprig with four ears of
barley.
Drapers' Company, a.d. 1439.
5112. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 34.
in. [l.xviii. 61.]
The Virgin, with triple crown or tiara, three-quarters-length,
in the r. h. a sceptre, in the I. h. a palm-branch, on each side
a group of persons sheltered under her cloak, surrounded by
Il8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
radiance and supported by four angels with expanded wings.
Over her head the Almighty, half-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, with the 1. h. placing the crown on the Virgin's
head ; above him the Dove of the Spirit. In base, a shield
of arms : three clouds, radiated in base, each surmounted with
a triple crown, DRAPERS' COMPANY OF LONDON.
SIGILLU /« COMUNE *< FRATERNITAT' *< B E /« MARIE «<
MISTERE *! PANNARIOR"' LONDON'.
Carved borders.
Noorthouck, History of London, pi. I., p. 888.
Girdlers Company, a.d. 1449.
5113. [a.d. 1509.] Red : fine, imperfect on the lower part
of the 1. h. side. I^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 23.]
A shield of arms, couche : per fess, a pale counterchanged,
three gridirons, Girdlers' Company of London. Crest,
on a helmet, and ornamental mantling, a demi-man, represent-
ing St. Lawrence, with nimbus, issuing out of clouds, girt
round the body with a girdle, holding in the r. h. a gridiron
and in the 1. h. a book.
Legend on a riband : —
S' COlE • ARTIS • ZONARIOR ATIS â– LONDON â–
For arms see Noorthouck, Hist, of London, pi. II.
5114. Sulph. cast from No. 51 13. [D.C., H. 86.]
Glovers' Company, a.d. 1638.
5115. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|4 X ^^ 'i. [Ixviii.
64.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess, a pale counterchanged,
three rams salient, two and one, Glovers' Company of
London. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath,
a ram's head issuing from a basket, betw. a pair of wings.
« SIGILLVM 55 CHIROTHECAREORVM ji LONDON it
Beaded border.
Noorthouck, History of London, pi. I., p. 888.
Leathersellers Company, a.d. 1442.
5116. Sulph. cast from imperfect and indistinct impression.
\ in. [D.C., G. 50.]
LOCAL SEALS. 119
The Assumption of the Virgin, with crown, hands in prayer,
surrounded by radiance, upheld by two demi-angcls, with
expanded wings, issuing from clouds, on each side. Above,
two half-length figures of the Father and the Son, crowned,
in clouds, placing the crown on the Virgin's head ; over her
head the Dove of the Spirit. In base, a shield of arms : three
stags, tripping, reguardant, Leatiiersellers' COMPANY OF
LOXDOX. Supporters, two angels, kneeling, very indistinct.
SIGILLUM : COE : ART' : SIUE : MISTERIJ : DE ; LETHER-
SELLARS • LONDON.
Noorthouck, History of London, pi. II.
Mercers Company, a.d. 1393.
5117. Sulph. cast from fine impression, injured in places.
i-ji;^ in. [Ixviii. 63.]
Bust of the Virgin, full-face, with a crown of five points
fleury, the charge in the shield of arms of the MERGERS'
Co.MPAxv OF London.
Legend on a riband or scroll, with curled ends :
SIGILLUM : COfTATIS : MYSTERE : MERCERIE : LONDON' (?)
Cf. the arms in Noorthouck, History of London, pi. I., p. 888.
Merchant-Taylors Company, a.d. 1466.
5118. Pale-red : fine. 2J- in. [xxxv. 258.]
St. John Baptist, with nimbus, holding the Agnus Dei in the
1. h. and pointing with the r. h. to it ; standing on a mount in a
wilderness, with two trees on each side, a lion on the r. and
an unicorn on the 1. In base a shield of arms : per chief, (or
a chief, over all) a royal tent betw. two parliament robes, in
chief an Agnus Dei in a glory, ancient arms of the MERCHANT
Taylors' Company of London. Background diapered
lozcngy with a fleur-de-lis or rose in each space.
8' Coe * MCATOR ® SCISSOR * FRATnITAT' ® SCi ® lOhfls *
BAPT6 * LODON.
Cf. the modem arms in Noorthouck, History of London, pi. I.
5119. Sulph. cast. [Ixviii. 65.]
Skinners Company, a.d. 1327.
5120. [a.d. 1327.] Light-brown: cut from a deed. \\%'m.
[xxxvi. 47.]
120 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
An ornamental shield of arms : ermine, on a chief three
princes' crowns, of crosses pattees and fleurs-de-lis, with
tasselled caps, Skinners' Company of London. Crest, on
a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, an heraldic lizard
wreathed round the neck with laurel leaves purfled. Sup-
porters, dcx., a lizard of Norway, rampant guardant, sin., a
martin, each gorged with a laurel wreath, purfled.
On a scroll in base the inscription : — /R' • I • III ■R. — (? Anno
regni I Edw. III. Regis.)
Noorthouck, History of London, pi. \.
Staple Merchants.
5121. [14th cent.] Red : fine, much injured. About i in.
when perfect, [xl. 21.]
A shield of arms : barry nebulae of four or six (?) on a
chief a lion passant guardant, Staple Merchants of
London.
sigill ta
Tallow-Chandlers Company, a.d. 1463.
5122. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in. [D.C., G. 252.]
A shield of arms, couche : per fess, a pale counterchanged,
three doves, in the beak of each an olive branch, Tallow
Chandlers' Company of London. Crest, on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-angel issuing from
clouds, vested, wings expanded, and crined, on his head a cap
surmounted by a cross pattce, holding a circular dish contain-
ing the head of St. John Baptist.
Legend on a scroll or riband curled and waved : —
SIGILLU + COE + COTTATIS + MISTERE + TALOUGH +
CHANDLERS + CUTAT' + LONDONIARUM.
Cf. Noorthouck, History of London, pi. IIL, p. 888.
Wax-Chandlers Company, a.d. 1483 (?)
5123. Sulph. cast from imperfect and indistinct impression.
iJr in. [Ixviii. 30.]
Our Lord, full-length, with nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. an orb topped with a long cross ;
surrounded with radiance. Overhead, the Almighty Father,
LOCAL SEALS. 121
half-length, with nimbus, hands uplifted in benediction. At
the sides two angels ? half-length, issuing from clouds. Below
these, three saints, each with nimbus.
Legend on a scroll : —
SIGILLUM : COMUNE : MISTERII NDELERS :
CIUITAT : LONDO.
Society of JMineral and Battery Works, a.d. 1568.
5124. Cast in red earth or composition : chipped, i^ in.
[xxxv. 54.]
A shield of arms : on a mount a brazen pillar supported
on the dex. side by a lion rampant reguardant, on the sin.
side by a griffin or dragon segreant, on the pillar a coil of
wire tied betw. a bezant and a plate in chief, THE SOCIETY.
Crest on a helmet, wreath, and ornamental mantling of
foliage, two arms embowed, vested at the shoulder, the hands
holding up a calamine stone. Supporters, dcx., SCIENCE as
a female figure vested, in her r. h. a pair of compasses, on
her head a crescent ; sin., LABOUR, as an old man, vested,
in his 1. h. a hammer, on his head a crescent.
SIGIL • MINERARIOR • ET • METALL • CVSOR • IN • ANGLIA •
DO • TER~ • HIBERNIAQ • ANO NA.
Cf. the arms in Noorthouck's History of London, pi. III.
New-River Company, a.d. 161 2.
5125. [a.d. 167S.] Red : each side covered with paper
before impression. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. "]•] D. 28.]
p. View of the city of London, with St. Paul's Cathedral
and other churches ; in the foreground an embattled tower
and wall. Above it a dexter hand issuing from the clouds,
and scattering rain on the city.
ET PLVI SVPER VNAM CIVITATEM « .
— .'Vmos iv. 7.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
R. A fleur-de-lis surrounded by the legend given below, in
three concentric circles.
Outer circle. ♦ THE seale of the companie of the
NEW RIVER.
Second circle. ^ brovght from chadwel and am-
Inner circle. 4 WELL TO LONDON.
Beaded border.
5126. [A.D. 1697.] Another. [Lansd. ch. 662.]
122 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Company for Making Hollow Sword-Blades in
England.
5127. [a.d. 1704.] Wafer: covered with paper before
impression. \^ in. [Add. ch. 24,474.]
A carved shield of arms ornamented with scrolls and
festoons of flowers and fruit : Britannl\ seated before an
altar on which are two " hollow sword-blades " in saltirc, and
holding over them with the r. h. a royal crown.
THE • SEALE • OF â– THE • GOVERNER • & COMPANY • FOR â–
MAKING • HOLLOW • SWORD ■BLADES • IN • ENGLAND.
Carved border.
in.
LOOE, EAST, CO. Cormvall.
5128. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i
[Ixi. i6.]
A one-masted ship, with embattled castles at stern and
prow, two mariners on board. Over the side three similar
shields of arms : three bends.
e» S' COMMVNGTATIS : DE : LOO.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 165.
LOOE, WEST, PORT PIGHAM, or PORT VICHAN,
CO. Com-ijuall.
5129. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ij x
\\ in. [Ivi. 17.]
Oval : an archer, standing, full-face, in the r. h. a bow, in
the 1. h. an arrow ; in his belt a sword.
e> POR « TV <t AH « OTHER « WY3 « CALLED « WESTLO.
The letters HE in otJier conjoined.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 166.
LOSTWITHIEL, and PENKNETH or PENKNIGHT,
CO. Cornwall.
5130. [a.d. 1732.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 J in.
[Ixi. 18.]
A shield of arms : on the sea, in which are two fishes naiant
in fess, a castle of three round towers, each masoned and
LOCAL SEALS. 123
having three tall turrets, betw. two thistle trees, slipped and
leaved, LOSTWITHIEL BOROUGH. Over the shield the date
1732.
SIGILLVM BVRGI DE LOSTWITHYEL ET PENKNIGHT IN
CORNVBIA.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 167.
Small Seal of A mis.
5131. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in. [Ixi. 19.]
A shield of arms of the BOROUGH OF LOSTWITHIEL, etc.,
as in No. 5130. The fishes are naiant contournes in fess.
SIG' BVRGI DE LOSTWITHYELL.
Beaded border.
Mayoralty.
5132. [a.d. 1427.] Red : fine, injured by pressure at the
sides. l-i- in. [Add. ch. 13,046.]
On the sea, in which is a large fish naiant contourne, a
triple-towered castle, betw, two trees. This design was
afterwards adopted as the charge on the shield of arms of
the Borough, see Nos. 5130, 5 131.
M • D6 MA . . . . LOS . . T6eL.
5133. [a.d. 1441.] Red : chipped and the edge injured.
[Add. ch. 19,512.]
SIGL'M • De LOS . . TeeL.
LOUTH PARK, or DE PARCO LUDE, co. Lincoln.
Common Seal of t/te Abbat and Convent used by the
Grammar School.
5134. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
1 1 in. [Ixvii. 20.]
The Virgin, standing, with crown, in a carved niche with
trefoiled canopy, crocketed, the Child on the 1. arm. Back-
ground hatched, and replenished with sprigs of foliage. On
each side a tree, representing the park.
S' COMMVNe ■ABBIS ■CT CONVe D6 ■PARCO •
LVDe.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 835.
124 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LOWESTOFT, co. Suffolk.
5135. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxii. 7.]
A saint, half-length, with nimbus and cloak, holding in
front an ornamental shield of arms : a rose, en soldi, cnsigned
with a crown.
ii VILLA IS LOWISTOFT il SOFFOCHE 6 iS si.
Beaded border.
LUDLOW, CO. Salop.
5136. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 in.
[Ixxi. 20.]
A shield of arms : a lion couchant guardant betw. three
double heraldic roses, ToWN OF LUDLOW. Inner border
of the field indented.
Legend on a scroll : —
» SIGILLUM Mi BURGENTIUM -w VILL/E «< DE «< LUDLOW m>.
Another Seal.
5137. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. i| in.
[Ixxi. 21.]
Same design as the preceding seal, No. 5136, but from a
different matrix. The field of the shield powdered for or.
Legend on a scroll : —
*< SIGILLUM «< BURGENSIBUS «< VILLE *< DE *< LUDELOW *<
Small Seal.
5138. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [Ixxi. 23.]
A double heraldic cinquefoiled rose en soleil, barbed and
seeded.
SIGILLVM : BVRGENS ; VILL/E : DE : LVDLOW.
Beaded borders.
Bailiffs, Burgesses, and Commonalty.
5139. [Late 17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
l^ in. [Ixxi. 22.]
An ornamental shield of arms of the TOWN OF LuDLOW,
as in No. 5 1 36, carved with scrolls and festoons of flowers and
LOCAL SEALS. 12$
fruit. The field of the shield lined horizontally for az., which
is the right tincture for the arms.
THE â– SEAL • OF â– THE • B^YLIFFS • BURGESSES • & â–
COMONALTY • OF ■LUDLOW.
Bailiffs and Burgesses.
5140. [i/th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixxi. 24.]
An ornamental shield of arms of the ToWN OF LUDLOW,
as in the preceding seal, No. 5139, carved with scrolls. In
base the word : — ludlow.
® SIGL' ■BALLIVORUM • ET • BURGENSIUM.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 176.
Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses, A.D. 1836.
5141. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^^ in. [Ixxi. 26.]
An ornamental shield of arms of the Town of Ludlow,
carved with scrolls. In base the word : — LUDLOW.
MAYOR ALDERMEN AND BURGESSES ■1836 •
Coiirt of Record.
5142. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in.
[Ixxi. 25.]
A shield of arms of the TOWN OF LuDLOW, field powdered.
The shield surrounded with carved scrolls and foliage.
SIGILL' : EXEMPLIFIG" • CVriE : DE-: RECCOrD : VILLE I
DE : LVDLOW :■«<
Beaded border.
LYDD, CO. Kent.
5143. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixv. 80.]
On the sea in base, on the 1. a church with tall spire topped
with a cross and flag, on the r. a one-masted ship of war,
issuing from behind the church, mainsail furled, crow's nest
and flag on the mast-head, trumpeter standing on the em-
battled forecastle ; in the field over the church, and suspended
by the strap from a hook, a shield of arms : quarterly, four
lions rampant
S' : COMVNe : BARONV : DOMINI : REGIS : ANGLI6 :
Oe : LYDE » »
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p- 185 ; W. Boys, History of Sandwich,
pi. p. 806, and p. 821.
126 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bailiffs.
5144. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixv. Si.]
A shield of arms reversed : ClXQUE-PoRTS, see No. 4885 ;
ensigned with a crown. Supporters, dex., a lion, sin., a fox,
their tails looped together in base.
^ SIGILLU • GFFICIJ «<. • BALIVI ■DE *< LED'.
W. Boys, Histoy of Sandwich, pp. S06 and 821.
Free Tenants of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
5145. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in
[Ixv. 82.]
In a rudely carved bilobe, a mitre labelled.
» 8' FRAUNCETENENTIB' : VILLE : DE : LYDE : IN
ARC ■HE • PISCOPATV • CANTUARE.
The living of this Parish is a Vicarage in the Peculiar
Jurisdiction and Patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
See Alverstoke, No. 4583.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 806.
LYME-REGIS, co. Dorset.
5146. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[D.C., F. 641.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, mainj^ard lowered and
mainsail furled. On the r. a banner flag charged with the
armorial bearings of ENGLAND, on the 1. a similar banner,
charged with the armorial bearings of Castile and Leon,
quarterly ; for EDWARD I. and his Queen, ELEANOR OK
Castile, by whom the incorporation was granted. The
flag at the masthead is charged with a cross, and has three
streamers. The ship has a figure-head of a dragon's head, at
each end. In the field over the ship ; on the r. Our Lord on
the cross, bctw. St. John the Evangelist on the r., and the
Virgin Mary on the 1. ; on the r. Michael the Archangel the
Patron Saint of the town and parish, with expanded wings,
in the 1. h. a shield charged with a cross, in the r. h. a long
cross held obliquely with which he is piercing the head of a
Dragon under his feet. Overhead on the 1. an estoile or sun
of six points wavy, on the r. a crescent enclosing an estoile.
» SIGILLVM : COMVNG ; D€ LIM *
LOCAL SEALS. 127
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. i88.
5147. [a.D. 139S.] Red : fine, very fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 47 D- 5]
LYMINGTON, co. Sotithampton.
5148. [Late 15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped and cracked. \\ in. [xxxvii. 13.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, mainsail furled ; from the
mast a shield of arms slung from a rope : three torteaux, in
chief a label of as many points, COURTENAY, perhaps for
Peter Courtenay, Bishop of Winchester, A.D. 1487-1492.
SIGILLVM : BVRGI : DE : LYMINGTON :â– :
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 189.
LYNN REGIS, or KING'S LYNN, co. Norfolk.
5149. [13th cent.] Dark-bronze green : fine, chipped and
rubbed in places ; cut from a charter. 2\ in. [xxxv. 254.]
p. The Eagle of St. John the Evangelist, rising reguardant
contourne, with beaded nimbus, and grasping in its talons a
scroll inscribed with the commencing words of the Gospel of
St. John: — in PRINCIPIO GRAT. Within a cusped panel or
compartment of eight points, with a countersunk trefoil in
each spandril.
■^ : SIGILLUM : COMMVNITATIS : L€NNie :
R. St. Margaret, the Patron Saint of the town and parish,
standing, in the 1. h. a book, in the r. h. a long cross, with
which she is piercing the head of a Dragon under her feet, its
tail also bearing a head. Under an elaborately carved trefoiled
arch, crocketed, supported on two richly carved towers, with
three storeys of windows, pinnacled and crocketed.
SUB • MARGAReTA : TGRITUR : DRACO : STAT :
CRVCE : L6TA.
Beaded borders.
Blomefield, History of Norfolk, vol. viii., p. 476.
5150. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. from the matrix.
[Ixi.x. 52, 53.]
5151. Red, covered with paper before impression : very
imperfect, [xliii. 146.]
128 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Privy Seal of the Mayoralty.
5152. [Early 15th cent] Red; fine, chipped and rubbed in
places. 2 in. [xxxv. 255.]
St. Margaret, with crown and nimbus, standing, in the 1. h.
a book, in the r. h. a long cross, with which she is piercing the
head of a Dragon under her feet. Under an elaborately carved
canopy, supported on two richly carved side towers of taber-
nacle work. The base is semi-octagonal, and on the masonry
is a shield of arms : three conger eels' heads erased and erect,
in the mouth of each a cross crosslet fitchee, TOWN OF
LVNN Regis. Inside edge of field engrailed.
S SIGILLUM MMi* MAIORATUS «< LENNIE ««
Cabled border.
Second state of the Seal.
5153. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. 2 in. [D.C.,
G. 44.]
This appears to be an impression from the same matrix as
the preceding seal, No. 5152, after having been worn down
very considerably by use, and retouched and some lines
deeply cut by an engraver.
I SIGILLUM -w SEGRETUM «< s* MAIORATUS »< LENNIE ««
5154. Another. [Ixix. 36.]
Seal for the delivery of wool and hides, see No. 1 160.
Guardians of the Poor.
5155. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. 1^ X l\ in.
[Ixix. 33.]
Oval : a man, bearded, three-quarters-length, in the r. h. a
long staff, in the 1. h. a shield of arms, TowN OF Lynn
Regis, as in No. 5152.
GARDIAN ■PAVP Ss » Ss « LENN/E • REGIS.
Beaded border.
MACCLESFIELD, co. Chester.
5156. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1} in.
[Ix. 89.]
A lion rampant, in its forepaws a garb of CilE.STER.
SIGILLUM BVRGI DE MACCLGSFIELD.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ill., p. ig6.
LOCAL SLALS. 1 29
Smaller Seal.
5157. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. ^ in.
[Ix. 90.]
Design similar to that of the preceding seal, No. 5156.
No legend.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1552.
5158. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. About l^-
Xi in. [xxxv. 142.]
Pointed oval : a pedagogue, with birch-rod held aloft in the
r. h., an open book in the 1. h., seated on a bench. In the
field overhead the letters E. R. {Ediuardus Rex), and in base
the royal badge, a rose of five leav-es en soldi.
SJSIGILLUM « LIBERE Ss SCOLE » DE » MACCLEFFELD.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 117.
5159. Another, [xlvii. 852.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 273.
MAIDENHEAD, co. Berks.
5160. Sulph. cast from the brass matrix. li X i in.
[lix. 68.]
Pointed oval : a maiden s head, in allusion, by way of rebus,
to the name of the borough, full-face, couped at the neck,
long hair, nimbus ; overhead a small estoile of six points.
+ S' lOH'IS • G0DAYHCARTHI6RR. ?
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iii., p. 200.
MAIDSTONE, co. Kent.
5161. [i6th cent.] Sulph. casts of ohv. and rev. from
chipped impression. 2^ in. [Ixv. Z},, 84.]
0. A view of the town, with churches and houses, on a
river, with a bridge of two round-headed arches.
* : SIGILL' . COM REGIS : D6 : MAYDSTON :
R. A shield of arms : a fess wavy, betw. three roundles ;
on a chief a lion passant guardant of E.XGLAND, Tow.v OF
Maidstone.
s> : sigill' : com : ville : regis : de : maydston.
Rev. only engraved in S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii.. p. 202.
VOL. H. K
I30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
Seal of A rvis.
5162. [ 1 6th cent] Sulph. cast. 2-jVxi|in. [Ixv. 85.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms ; as in the previous seal
No. 5 161.
No legend.
Mayoralty, A.D. 1567 [8].
5163. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixv. S6.]
A maid undraped, standing on an orb or stone, in allusion,
by way of reluis, to the name of the Town ; in the r. h. an orb
or stone, in the 1. h. a branch of foliage.
* SIGILLVM • MAIORAT • VILLE ■DE • MAYDSTONE • MVTATVM *<
and across the field in two horizontal lines the continuation of
the legend : —
20 • DIE • FEBR • AND • 1567.
MALDON, CO. Essex.
5164. [a.D. 1 562.] Red : fine fragment of the obv. and rev.
[Had. ch. 58 F. 3.]
0. On the waves a one-masted ship, mainsail furled, with
embattled castle at poop and at prow.
Legend wanting.
R. A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pule,
England, and Town of Maldon.
Legend wanting.
5165. Sulph. cast of the obv. only of the preceding seal.
No. 5164. [D.C., H. 174.]
Second Seal.
5166. [17th cent.] Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. from
the matrix. 2i in. [Ixiii. 22, 23.]
0. On the sea, a one-masted ship, mainsail furled, embattled
castle on the r. with a banner-flag charged with the arms of
England, or I\La.ldon.
« ■SIGILLVM • ;• COMMVNE J- CORP ■[■VILL/E ■;dE
■:■MALDON •
li. A shield of arms : three lions passant rcguardant in
pale.
* • SIGILLVM •;■COMMVNE ■:■CORP •:• VILL/E ■: • DE
• :• MALDON â– ': â–
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 206.
LOCAL SEALS. 13I
MALMESBURY, co. Wilts.
5167. [Late 17th cent.J Sulph. cast from the matrix.
If in. [l.\.\iii. 65.]
On a mount a triple-towered castle, masoned and em-
battled, with central tower domed and topped with a flag,
round-headed doorway with portcullis half-down. On each
side a corn plant with three ears of corn. In base the sea,
indicated by a heraldic representation of barry wavy of six.
In the field on the 1. an estoile of six points, on the r. an in-
crescent. There are also three pellets placed irregularly in
the field.
Ss SIGIL ■COM • ALDRI ■ET • BVRGEN • BVRGI • DE •
MALMESBVRY ■IN ■COM • WILTS.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 20S, engraves a seal, of similar
design but different legend, bearing date a.d. 1615.
Smaller Seal.
5168. Siilph. cast from the matrix. I-,^ in. [Ixxiii. 66.']
This is similar in design to the preceding seal, No. 5 167, but
smaller. The position of the pellets is reversed.
• SIGIL • COM • ALDRI ET CAPITAL BVRGEN BVRGI DE
MALMESBVRY.
Inner border cabled, outer border beaded.
MAN, ISLE OF.
5169. [iSth cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. If X lyV in. [xxxvi. 177.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : three legs conjoined
in the fess point in armour,- garnished and spurred, ISLE OF
Man.
^QUOCUNQUE lECERIS STABIT.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 213.
MANSFIELD, co. Nottiitghmn.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1561 ; and Corporation,
A.D. 1556.
5170. .Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. 14 m.
[xxxv. 143.]
K 2
132 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
St. Peter, with nimbus, holding a book and key, seated on
the 1., and St. Paul, w ith nimbus, holding a sword and book,
seated on the r.
Si SIGILL' « COMME * DE * MANNYSFEL.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 261.
5171. Another, [xlvii. 854.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No 288.
5172. [a.d. 1785.] Red : en placard, edge imperfect
[Add. ch. 13,940.]
MARAZION, CO. Cornwall.
Mayor.
5173. [? 1 2th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixi. 20.]
A triple-towered castle, domed, the side towers topped
with a flag. Coarse work.
* SIGILL' • MAIORIS • VILLE • ET ■BOROV • DE • MARGHASION.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iii., p. 250.
MARKET-BOSWORTH, co. Leicester.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1 593.
5174. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. i-L in.
[xxxv. 144.]
On a wreath a leopard sejant, ducally gorged. Crest of Sir
Wolstan Dixie, Knt, founder.
* SIG' • SCHOL/E • GRAM : WOLSTANI • DIXIE • MIL' •
DE ■MARKET • BOSWORTH.
Carved borders.
N. Carlisle, Endo^ued Craininar Schools, vol. i., p. 753.
5175. Another, [xlvii. 750.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 283.
5176. Sulph. cast [Ixvi. 45.]
MARLBOROUGH, co. Wilts.
5177. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but very im-
perfect, impression. \\ in. [Ixiii. 41.]
LOCAL SEALS. I 33
A triple-towered castle, embattled and masoned, long round-
headed windows, round-headed doorway with hinged door
closed.
. . . IG . . . L' ARLGBeRG ....
5178. Another. [D.C., F, 633.]
5179. [a.U. 1532.] Red: very imperfect and injured by
pressure. [Add. ch. 5695.]
1- S MVN . . . 6 : MARLGBeRGe :
5180. [a.D. 1532.] Red: cracked and injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 5696.]
S= SIGILL- â– GOMMVN6 : DG ; MARLGBCRGe :
Later Seal, A.D. 17 14.
5181. Suiph. cast from the matrix. \\ in. [Ixxiii. 6^?^
A shield of arms : per saltire, gu. and az., in chief a bull
passant, in fess two cocks or capons, in base three grey-
hounds courant in pale, on a chief or, a tower betw. two roses
of five leaves barbed and seeded, ToWN OF MARLBOROUGH.
According to Burke, Gen. Armory, the tower is on a pale.
Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a tower.
SIGILLVM MAIORIS & BURGENS • BURGI & VILL/C DE
MARLEBERG â– 1714.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iii., p. 257.
Mayor.
5182. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixxiii. 68.]
A shield of arms as in the preceding seal, No. 5 181.
* SIGILLVM MAIORIS BURGI DE MARLEBERG.
MELCOMBE-REGIS, see WEYMOUTH, co. Dorset.
MIDDLETON, co. Lancaster.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1572.
5183. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 X 2 in. [D.C., H. 68.]
Pointed oval : Qu. Elizabeth, in royal robes, with crown,
sceptre fleur-de-lize and orb, seated under a rectangular tester
canopy with embroidered back, on a pavement ornamented
with geometrical diaper, each space enclosing alternately a
134 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
small cjnquefoil or pellet. Over the canopy a carved entab-
lature, hanging from a ring, and bearing the inscription : —
• REG ■ELIZABETH •
At each side an elegantly designed scroll of foliage. In
base, on an arcade of round-headed arches, and betw. two
trefoils, a shield of arms : a brazen-nose, in allusion to
Brasenose College, Oxford.
Si SIGILL !S coll ft REG is DEis BRASEN H NOSE is m H OXON is
GVBERNATOR is LIBER/E li SCHOL/E is IN MIDLETON.
SOUTH MOLTON LIBERTY, co. Devon.
5184. [ I /th century.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixi. 93.]
A fleece, betw. a royal crown, (for Charles II.), in chief, and
a stringed and jewelled mitre (for the Bishop of Exeter) in
base. Below the mitre, a label inscribed : — FIAT IVSTITIA.
LIBERTAS ft DE A SOVTH MOLTON.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 314.
Another Seal.
5185. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. ifV •"•
[Ixi. 94.]
A royal crown.
LIBERTY OF SOUTH MOLTON.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
MONMOUTH, CO. Monmouth.
5186. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression,
chipped and indistinct in places, if in. [D.C., E. 628.]
An ancient ship, with one mast, flag and streamers, each
end of the ship having the figure head of an animal.
fi! CONMVNG SIGILL' MONCMVTG.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 317, for .1 later seal.
NEWARK-UPON-TRENT, co. Notthighavi.
5187. [A.rx 1723.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x.
[Ixx. 63.]
LOCAL SEALS. 135
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : barry wavy of six,
on a chief wavy a peacock in his pride betw. a fleur-de-lis and
a lion passant guardant, ToWN OF Newark-UPON-Trext.
Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a martlet holding a
snake in its beak. Supporters, two bears.
•« • SIGILLUM «. COMMUNE <3= BURGI © DE ® NEWARKE *
SUPER <S> TRENT® 1723.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 346.
NEWBOROUGH, co. Anglesey.
5188. [a.D. 1426.] Red: injured by pressure, and the edge
imperfect. \\ in. [Add. ch. 8642.]
On the sea a ship with one mast, mainsail set, high at each
end, castles, crow's nest, and split flag at the masthead.
SIGILLU : COMUNITATIS : DE ; NEUBURGH :
Beaded borders.
NEWBURY, CO. Berks.
5189. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. -J^ X i in.
[lix. 69.]
Oval : a castle, masoned and embattled, central tower
domed.
BURROUGH OF NEWBURY.
Carved border.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 351.
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, co. Stafford.
5190. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. if in.
[Ixxii. 51.]
On waves, a low embattled wall, enclosing an edifice with
two gable-ends at each side, on the central embattled tower a
banner flag betw. a manat-arms holding a battlcaxe on the
1., and a man-at-arms blowing a horn on the r. On the
frieze below the battlements three shields of arms : i. a lion
rampant contourne within a bordure charged with roundles,
probably for EDMUND, Earl of CORNWALL ; 2. ENGLAND .'
3. Chester ?
sigill' : comvne : evrggnsivm : novi : castglli.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did , vol. iii., p. 353
136 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Small Seal.
5191. [Modern.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. -J in.
[Ixxii. 52.]
Design copied from that on the preceding seal, No. 5190.
Legend in black letter capitals : —
« NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME.
Anotliey Seal.
5192. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
iLin. [Ixxii. 53.]
An embattled castle.
* • NEWCASTLE ■« • VNDER • « • LYNE •
Carved borders.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, co. Northumberland.
5193. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 in.
[Ixx. 20.]
An embattled castle, the wall ornamented with a lozengy
pattern, central doorway round-headed, with closed doors ;
on the tower two shields of early form.
* COMMVNe : SIGILL' : HOVI : CASTRI SVP TIHAM.
Brand, History oj Newcastle, vol. ii., pi. I, f. 13.
With Counterseal of '^iCWQl.kS, LescOT, Mayor.
5194. [a.D. i32l] Dark green : fine, but very imperfect.
[Add.ch. 20,535.]
0. As before. No. 5193.
VI CAST
B. A small round counterseal of the Mayor. About \ in.
when perfect A shield of arms : a chevron (fretty?) betw.
three escallops.
a SIGILL'V NICHO T.
Later Seal.
5195. [icSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2I in.
[Ixx. 21.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : three castles or
lowers, two and one. Town of Newcastle-upon-Tvne.
Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, a
tower, thereon a dcmi-lion issuing rampant reguardant, holding
LOCAL SEALS. 137
a split banner ensigned with the arms of St. George. Sup-
porters, two sea-horses. In base, on a riband, the motto : —
FORTITER • DEFENDIT • TRIUMPHANS.
^ COMMUNE • SIGILLUM • VILLE • NOVICASTRl ■SUPER •
TINAM.
Brand, History of Newcastle, vol. ii., pi. i, f. 8 ; S. Lewis, Topogr.
Diet., vol. ill., p. 354.
Privy Seal.
5196. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped, im-
pression. If in. [Ixx. 22.]
On waves, a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled.
In the doorway, the portcullis partly down, on the threshold
a lion passant guardant of Engl.\ND. In the field on each
side a fleur-de-lis of Fr.\NCE. Inner border of the field
enriched with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
« SIGILLV ■SE • . VILte . . OVI : CASTRI • SVP • TYNA.
Mayoralty.
First Seal, or Seal ad Causas.
5197. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixx. 23.]
On an embattled bridge with two ogee arches over a river,
a triple-towered castle, with embattled parapets, quatrefoil
windows, and closed doorway, betw. two supporting lions,
that on the 1. passant guardant, that on the r. passant. Back-
ground faintly hatched.
^ S' ; MAIORAT' ; VILLG : NOVI : CAST' : SVP : TINAM : AD :
CAVSAS.
Brand, History of Newcastle, vol. ii., pi. II. , f. 2.
Second Seal.
5198. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
li in. [D.C., H. 153.]
A shield of arms. Town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Over the shield two carved scrolls of conventional foliage.
Supporters, two lions rampant guardant. In base a riband,
not inscribed.
SIGIL : MAIORALITAT ; VILL/E : NOVICASTR' • SVP • TINA.
Another Seal.
5199. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast, chipped, from the matrix.
2 in. [D.C., H. 162.]
13^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : ^u. tliicc castles or towers triple-towered,
two and one, TOWN OF Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Crest on
a helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, a tower as in the
shield, thereon a demi-lion issuant rampant guardant holding a
split banner ensigned with arms of St. George. Supporters, two
sea-horses, crined and finned. In base a riband, not inscribed.
©[SIGIILLUM ■MAIORALITATIS ■VILLE ■NOVICASTRI • SUPER •
TINAM.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., voL iii., p. 354, where a seal resembling this,
but with variant legend, is engraved.
5200. Another, in better preservation. [Ixx. 24.]
Another Seal.
5201. [l8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixx. 25.]
Resembles the preceding seal. No. 5199, but is cut in lower
relief.
Frateniity of the Ostnien.
5202. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixx. 26.]
On a geometrical pavement, the Master of the Ostmen with
long furred coat, on the 1., receiving an " oste " on the r., with
their r. hands clasped : each holds a low crowned hat. On a
scroll proceeding from the mouth of the Master the in-
scription : — WELCOME ■MY • OSTE. The letters ME in
welcome are conjoined.
» THE • SEALE • OF • THE • FRETERNITY • OF • THE ■OSTMEN •
OF ■THE • TOWNE • OF • NEWCASTLE ■VPON • TINE.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved.
See Brand, History of Newcastle, vol. ii., p. 269.
5203. Another. [D.C., H. 73.]
Statute-Merchant.
5204. [a.D. 1650.] Red : imperfect and indistinct. I| in.
[Eg. ch. 307.]
A shield of arms, ToWN OF NewcasTle-upon-Tyne.
Above it, a royal crown betw. the initials E-R, each crowned.
On the 1. the royal badge a rose, crowned ; on the r. a port-
cullis, crowned. Sixteenth century work.
■^ SIGILL MERCAT .... NOV . . CASTR : SVP • TINAM.
Trinity House, A.D. 1584.
5205. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2i X i] in. [D.C.,
II. .54]
LOCAL SEALS. 139
Oval : a shield of arms : on the sea a three-masted ship of
war, sailing under full sail to the 1., the flag at each mast-
head charged with a cross. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, an eagle displa)-ed.
« • THIS • IS • THE • SEALE â– OF • THE • TRINITIE • HOVSE â– IN â–
NEWCASTLE • VPON • TINE.
The letters N E in Tine are conjoined.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Antiquarian Society, A.D. 1813.
5206. Red : fine, cracked, enclosed in a turned wooden
box. 2 in. [Add. ch. 7085.]
On an estrade, a figure of MiNERVA or ANTIQUITY (J),
to the r., seated on the capital of an Ionic column, and
draped in classical style, writing on an opened scroll. Before
her a wine jar, and an altar with a lamp on it and
inscribed in incised characters: — LAMllS TRIBVS. In the
e.xergue the motto: — SCRIPTA MANENT. The base of the
altar bears the engraver's name : — T. WvON.
SIGILLVM SOCIETATIS ANTIQVARIORVM PONTIS /ELII
MDCCCXIII.
NEWPORT, Isle of Wight, co. Southampton.
5207. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [xxxvii. 15.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship with mainsail set, flag with
cress of St. George and streamers, embattled forecastle, small
flag and cross at the stern.
SIGILLUM : COMUNE : UILLE : DE : NEUPORT : IN :
INSULA : DE : WIGHT.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 371.
Later Seal.
5208. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. iJ- in.
[Ixiii. 94.]
A three-masted ship of war, sails set, embattled round-tops,
high deck at poop and prow ; on the mainsail a lion passant
guardant of ENGLAND.
SIGILLVM COMVNE VILL/E DE NEWPORT IN INSVLA VECTIS.
The letters IN in insula are conjoined.
Beaded border.
140 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
Small Seal.
5209. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast, i in. [.x.x.xvii. 22.]
Somewhat resembles the previous seal, No. 5208, but with
different details.
SIGILLVM COMVNE VILLE DE NEVPORT IN INSVLA VECTIS-
The letters NE in commune are conjoined.
Beaded border.
Seal of the Statute Merchant, see No. 1093.
NEWPORT, CO. Monmouth.
5210. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in.
[Lxxi. 27.]
Three fishes naiant in pale, or, not on a shield. Back-
ground wavy.
+ . ♦ . NOVA . . ♦ . BVRGA . . ♦ .
Inner border beaded, outer border cai"ved.
An uncertain seal.
NEWTOWN, Isle of Wight, co. Southampton, see
Franchewille.
NORFOLK.
Thomas de Morieux, o?- Moryeux, Sheriff.
5211. [,A.D. 1355.] Brown. I in. [Cotton ch. x.xvii. 152.]
A triple-towered castle, betw. the initial letters T. M., and
four small quatrefoils.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
GuVDO de Seyntcler, Sheriff.
5212. [a.d. 1357.] Brown. | in. [Add. ch. 14,972.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, tail nowed and
fourchee, St. Clere. Ensigned with the barbican of a
castle, and between two crosses pattee. Background dia-
pered.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
John Carnell, Late Sheriff.
5213. [a.d. 1378.] Green: very imperfect. ; in. (Add.
ch. 2I,79l]
LUCAL SEALS. I4I
A triple-towered castle.
Legend destroyed.
John Ma lor re, Sheriff.
5214. [a.d. 1393.] Red. •§• in. [Add. ch. 6047.]
Octagonal : a triple-towered castle, in the doorway an
ermine spot.
Beaded border.
5215. Sulph. cast from No. 5205. [Ixix. 81.]
Sir William Parr, Sheriff.
5216. [.\.D. 1522.] Green. | in. [Add. ch. 22,416.]
An embattled castle of two storeys.
NORTHAMPTON, co. Nortkavipton.
5217. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixix. 78.]
An embattled tower with closed portal, the walls and
battlements charged with fourteen quatrefoils. Over the
battlements the head of a knight, to the 1., who is holding a
cross-bow and a banner-flag. In the field a sprig and leaves
of foliage.
SIGILLVM : COMMVNe : NORHAMPTON6 :
Beaded borders.
5218. [a.d. 1683.] Red : (?« //rt^?^^, on a label. [Add. ch.
6132.]
Mayoralty.
5219. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \^ in.
[Ixix. 79.]
A triple-towered castle, walls masoned and embattled :
doors open. Supported by two lions passant guardant of
Engl.WD. In the field above, a reticulated pattern.
Ss S' MAIORITATIS VILLe NORHAMTONI6.
Beaded borders.
5220. [a.d. 1337.] Dark-green: fine, but very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 729.]
LL AMTO . .
5221. [a.d. 1390.] Dark-green : fine, but imperfect.
[Add. ch. 22,368.]
MAIORITATIS VILLe N
5222. [a.d. 1402.] Dark-green : fine, but very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 22,371.]
.... MAIORITATIS VIL
142 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5223. [a.D. 1406.] Brown : cracked and chipped. [Add.
ch. 730.]
Ks S' MAIORITATIS VILLG NORHAMTONie.
5224. [a.D. 1406.] Green : fine, chipped and imperfect.
[Add. ch. 731.]
. . . ITATIS .... NOR . A . . .
5225. [A.D. 1410.] Red: fine fragment. [Add. ch. 2i,Si6.]
. . . AIORITATIS . . .
5226. [a.D. 1440.] Red: fine, injured by pressure in
places. [Add. ch. y^i--]
IS S' MAIORITATIS VILLG NORHAMTONie.
5227. [A.D. 1444.] Red : cracked and injured. [Add. ch.
735-]
.... RITATIS VI ... . HAM . .
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 108 1, 1082.
NORTHUMBERLAND,
John de Coupland, Escheator.
5228. [a.D. 1355.] Dark-brown: much injured. [Harl.
ch. 48 I. 20.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, embattled.
NORWICH, CO. Norfolk.
5229. [A.D. 1559.] Red: very fragmentary. [Add. ch.
14,230.]
For description see following seal. No. 5230, which repre-
sents the second or altered state of the matrix, which had
originally on the rev. (here only indicated by portions of
drapery) a representation of the Trinity, removed in A.D.
1573, and the inscribed entablature engraved instead over it.
Blomeficld, Hist, of Norfolk, vol. iv., plan at end, Nos. 174, 175 ; see
also p. 574.
Second State of the Sea/, .A.D. 1753.
5230. Sulph. cast of the odi'. and rev., from fine, but
chipped, impression. 2i in. [Ixi.K. 38.]
0. A castle, with outer walls and keep embattled and
masoned, round-headed portal and portcullis half-down.
Below it a lion passant guardant of England. In base a
cinquefoiled flower, slipped and leaved, on each side a branch
LOCAL SEALS. I43
of flowers and foliage. The castle and lion are now the
armorial charges of the shield of arms of the CiTY OF
Norwich.
sigillum 1^ [c]omune *< ciuitatis -« norwici «<.
R. A niche with elaborate canop)- of two stages or tiers,
pinnacled and crocketed, containing an ornamentally carved
entablature, inscribed in four lines: IM-MA-NV-EL On a
semi-hexagonal plinth in base the date 1573.* On each side,
in a pent-house, on a corbel of masonry, a demi-angel with
wings expanded, leaning forward to the central subject, (see
previous seal. No. 5229), and holding in front a shield of
arms : 1., ROYAL Arms of K. Henry IV., who extended the
constitution of the city in A.D. 1403 : r., diapre, a cross.
Legend as in odv.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 423 ; Blomefield, Hislory of Norfolk,
vol. iv., p. 574.
5231. Red : fair, chipped and indistinct in places, [xxxv.
244.]
y and R. SIGILLUM » COMUNE *< CIVITATIS *< NORWICI «<
5232. Red : fine, chipped and injured in places by
pressure, [xxxv. 245.]
Castle.
5233. [a.D. 1356.] Dark-green : fine, cracked and im-
pericct. \\ in. [Add. ch. 27,370.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled ; round-
headed doorway. In the field, on each side a wavy sprig of
flowers.
rSiSnCILLVM • CASTRI ■NORWYCl.
Bailiffs, A.D. 1 223-1403.
5234. [.V :>. 1226.] Dark mottled-green: fine, chipped at
the edge. Cut from a dated charter. i\ in. [xxxv. 241.]
A representation of Norwich Castle, showing the large
keep, with two tiers of windows, battlements, side towers, and
embattled outer wall with round-headed doorway. In the
doorway a man half-length to the 1. In base, a river.
e: SIGILLVM : BALLIVORVM : [NORWIC]! I
Beaded borders.
Blomefield, History of Norfolk, vol. iv., plan at end, No. 171 ; see also
P- 574-
* Blomefield, Hist, of Norf. i v. 574, states that the alteration was effected
in A.D. 1686.
144 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Second State of the Seal.
5235. [14th cent.] Red: fine, chipped and imperfect,
[xxxv. 242.]
0. As before, No. 5234, but appears to have been retouched
in some of the h'nes of the masonry, and the mullions of the
lower arcaded window of keep.
S> S LLVM : BALLIVORVM : NORWICI «<
R. On a mount, a lion passant guardant of ENGLAND,
designed in a bold and spirited manner. The lion w-as
granted, as an addition to the city arms, by Edward III.
®= CVM SC ..NO NO[V;UM TIBI SUM NORWYCG (?)
SIGILLUM.
The M of cum has a bar through its second upright stroke.
The legend is deciphered by Blomefield, vol. iv., p. 574, to
read : " Cum isto signo novum tibi sum Norwyce sigillum."
Blomefield, History 0/ A'orfolk, vol. iv.. plan at end, Nos. 171, 172.
Mayoralty, A.D. 1 403.
5236. Red : fine, edge much chipped. 2 in. [xxxv. 245.]
The Trinity, on a semi-hexagonal masoned plinth, in a
carved niche with elegant canopy, on which is a shield of the
Royal Arms of K. Henry IV. At each side on tabernacle-
work a shield of arms : 1. CiTY OF NORWICH, see No. 5230 ;
r. a cross.
» SIGILLUM A*; OFFICII >^ [MAJORATUIS «< [Ci;VITAT[IS t
N]0RW1CI I"
This seal was altered at the Reformation b}- substituting a
representation of the Resurrection of Our Lord in the place of
the Trinity. See Blomefield, History of Norfolk, vol. iv.,
p. 574 ; plan at end. No. 176.
Sheriffs, A.D. 1403.
5237. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. i in.
[Ixix. 39.]
On a castle with walls masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway, with portcullis and a fleur-de-lis of FRANCE,
a lion i)assant guardant of Engl.^ND.
* SIGILL' ■OFFICII ■VICECOMIT' • CIVITATIS ■N[ORWICn.
Blomefield, History of Norfolk, vol. iv., plan at end, No. 178, and see
P- 575-
LOCAL SEALS. I45
Chamberlain, A.D. 1448.
5238. Red : fine. \\ X i in. [xxxv. 247.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, in base a lion passant
guardant of ENGLAND. The armorial bearings of the City
OF Norwich. On the side towers the initials . t. r . (?)
© S' : OFFICII : CAMERAR' • CIVITATIS • NORWICI.
Cabled borders.
Blomefield, History of Norfolk, vol. iv., plan at end. No. 179; p. 595.
Second State.
5239. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [Ixix. 40.]
Similar to the preceding No. 5238, with addition of a small
fleur-de-lis under the portcullis of the castle.
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 1083, 1084.
Seal for delivery of wool and hides, see Nos. 1 161, 11 62.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
Sir John Porter, Sheriff, a.d. 1554.
5240. Sulph. cast from fine impression, -j-f in. [Ixx. 49.]
A shield of arms : three bells, and a canton erm., Porter.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a portcullis
chained.
. . VIC . . NOTT . .
Cf. Harl. MS. 259, f. 57.
NOTTINGHAM, co. Nottingham.
5241. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. 2|- in. [xl. 24.]
A castle, of four round towers embattled, domed, and topped
with a knob. Ogee arched doorway, with portcullis half
down. In the field above, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. an
estoile of seven points wavy. Background diapered with
foliage.
* SIGILLN >^ CVMMVNE *< WILLE *> NOTINGHAMie. -w
Thoroton, History of Nottinghatnshire, vol. ii., p. 14S ; S. Lewis,
Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 430.
5242. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [Ixx. 48.]
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1085.
NUNEATON, see ETON.
VOL. II.
146 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OAKHAMPTON, co. Devo7i.
5243. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ij in.
[Ixi. 95.]
An oval shield of arms, enriched with carved scrolls and
branches of flowers and foliage : chequy or and as., two bars,
Town of Oakhampton. Crest, on a wreath an embattled
tower.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 442.
ORFORD, CO. Suffolk.
Mayor, A.D. 1579.
5244. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ixxii. 11.]
On a mount an embattled tower, masoned, round-headed
doorway, portcullis half down. In base on the mount, the
date 1579.
©SIGILLVM OFFICII MAIORIS BVRGl OREFORD.
ORLINGBURY, or ORLIBERE HUNDRED,
CO. Northampton.
5245. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
U in. [Ixix. 93.]
© HVNDREDE OF ORLIBERE-
NORTH-AMTVN'
The letter R , with open top, resembles K. The last word
in two lines across the field.
Cf. seal of the Wapentake of Flaxwell, No. 4935.
OSWESTRY, CO. Salop.
5246. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxi. 28.]
St. Oswald, King and Martyr, Patron Saint of the town,
with crown, seated on a carved throne, in the r. h. a drawn
sword erect ; in the 1. h. he grasps a tree, on the r. The whole
forms a rcbiis on the name of tlic town. Background on the
1. h. side diapered lozengy with a leaf or small device in each
space.
» SIGILLVM • COMMVNE • DE • OSWALDESTRE '»
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topoi^r. Diet., vol. iii., p. 45S.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 47
OUNDLE, CO. Northampton.
Hospital for Poor Widows.
5247. [a.d. 1601.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x i-rV
in. [Ixix. 86.]
Oval : an eagle preying on a child wrapped in swaddling-
clothes. Crest of Rev. NICHOLAS Latham, founder. In the
field above, the date : — 1601 ; in base the initial letters of the
founder's name : — n. L.
^ THE ■WIDOWES • MITE.
Second Seal.
5248. [a.d. 161 1.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x
l-iV in. [Ixix. 87.]
Oval : design similar to that of the preceding seal, No.
5247 ; from a different matrix. In the field above, the date
161 1 ; in base the initial letters of the founder's name as
before : — N. L.
gi QVOD ® DEDI * ACCEPI.
— I Chron. xxix. 14.
OXFORD, CO. Oxon.
5249. [.\.D. 18 1 2.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. About 2\ in. [Add. ch. 6313.]
0. A shield of arms : an ox, passing a ford of water in base,
City of Oxford. Crest, a helmet, mantling and wreath, a
demi-lion rampant guardant, holding betw. his paws a rose
charged with another. Supporters, dex., an elephant, col-
lared and lined, sin., a beaver, ducally collared and lined. In
base on a scroll the motto : — FORTIS EST VERITAS.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i-^V in. The armorial
bearings of the shield as in the obv. In the field above, an
uncertain inscription.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 469 {obz). only).
5250. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
i| in. [Ixx. 85.]
An ox passing diford of water, the armorial bearings of the
City of Oxford, by way of rebus on the name of the city.
In the background an oak-tree. On the r., in the field, a
shield of arms : a cross. Background replenished with sprigs
of foliage.
+ SIGILLUM >^ MAIORIS >^ OXONIE ««
Cabled borders.
L 2
148 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5251. Sulph. cast from chipped and imperfect impression.
[D.C., F. 677.]
+ SIGILLUM « + MAIOR XONIE *<
5252. Another. [Ixx. 86.]
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 1086, 1091, 1092.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY.
Chancellor.
5253. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from matrix or fine im-
pression, i-^ X If in. [D.C., E. 47.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, in academical dress, seated
on a bench, with his feet on a platform, under a trefoiled
arch, with church-like canopy of pinnacled turrets, and
holding a book : on each side, three scholars in academical
dress, seated on a chair-like bench, under a pointed arch,
with pinnacled canopy. In base, six other scholars seated on
similar benches, in two tiers, the two scholars on the lower
tier hold an open book betw. them. Background partially
hatched.
SIGILf • CANC6LLARII : 6T : UNIUERSITATIS :
OXONieNS *
Beaded borders.
Vetusta Monumenta, vol. i., p!. 62.
Official or Smaller Seal.
5254. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2-i- x i^ in. [l.x.x. 84.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated on a bench under a
carved cinquefoiled arch, betw. two scholars, each holding a
book, facing to centre. In base under the platform an ox
passing a. ford, the armorial bearings of the shield of arms of
the City of Oxford.
SIGILLVM : OFFICII : CANCELL[ARI]I : VNIVERSITATIS :
OXONIE O.
Later Seal.
5255. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but very imperfect,
imprcs.sion. About 3} X 2 in. when perfect. [D.C., F. 59.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor in academical dress, seated
in a canopied niche, holding a book. In a smaller canopied
niche overhead a shield of arms : an open book, betw. three
crowns, UNIVERSITY OK Oxford. On each side in similar,
LOCAL SEALS. 1 49
but smaller niches, two scholars seated, in academical dress,
the one on the 1. with an open book on his knees ; overhead,
on each side, in a similar, but smaller niche, a proctor or
bedell, three-quarters length, holding a wand or staff of
office. In base, under a car\-ed round-headed arch, with a
wall of masonry and arcaded screenwork on each side, a
shield of arms, CiTY OF OXFORD, see No. 5249.
Legend wanting, except the imperfect word : —
UNIUERS
Another Seal.
5256. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
Z\ X 2i in. [Ixx. 91.]
A close copy of the preceding seal. No. 5255.
: SIGILLUM : OFFICII : CANCELLARIATUS '^ : STUDIJ [?]
: UNIUERSITATIS >+< OXONIE ; *<
5257. [17th cent.] Red: en placard, covered with paper
before impression, i in. [Cott. ch. iv. 49.]
A shield of arms, UNIVERSITY OF Oxford, see No. 5255.
VERITAS • REGNABIT • VERITAS • LIBERABIT (')
Seal of the Proctors.
5258. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, {f in.
[Ixx. %7?,
K. Alfred, founder, with crown and sceptre, seated in a
canopied niche. On each side in a smaller niche a scholar,
three-quarters length. Below, under a round-headed arch, a
female, half-length, with three children ; on each side, under
smaller arches, a scholar as before. Outside, tabernacle-
work.
• SIG • PROG • COLL ■MAG • AUL ■UNIV • OXON.
University College, a.d. 1249.
Durham Hall, afterwards University College.
5259. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
24- X H in. [Ixx. 94.]
Pointed oval : St. Cuthbert the Bishop, seated on a throne
consisting of two lions statant guardant, with mitre, lifting up
ISO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. the crowned head of St.
Oswald, king and martyr, and a pastoral staff held obliquely.
In the lower part, under two round-headed cinqucfoiled
arches, with three countersunk trefoils in the spandrils, the
founder, William, Archdeacon of Durham, turned to the r.,
three-quarters length, a book in the r. h., the 1. h. raised,
in converse with a group of four scholars on the r,
» S' COMMVNe ■SCOLARIVM ATRI
WILLI De DVNeLMIA STVD6NCIV OXON.
The n's are reversed.
6"/. Edmund, or Canterbury Hal, t. Hen. ///.
5260. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but very im-
perfect, impression. About 2 in. when perfect, [xlvii. 862.]
Becket's Martyrdom, within a border enriched with roses ;
in allusion to St. Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury,
A.D. 1234, founder.
LE *< CANTUARI
Laing's MS. Calal., No. 374.
Balliol College, a.d. 1260.
5261. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ x if,^ in.
[xlvii. 860.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated on a throne
under a trefoiled arch, with church-like canopy elaborately
detailed ; holding on her 1. knee the Child, with nimbus, in
her r. h. a ball or orb. On each side, on the shaft which
supports the trefoiled arch, a shield of arms ; 1. three garbs,
r. two piles meeting towards the base, l^elow, two kneeling
figures, that on the r. John Balliol, of Barnard Castle, founder,
in armour, with a shield of arms : an orb, Balliol ; that on
the 1. his wife, the lady Devorguilla, holding by the 1. h. a
shield of arms : a lion rampant, Galloway. Each of these
figures is holding up the hand, supporting a model of the
Collegiate buildings (thereby indicated to be dedicated to the
Virgin), which has a bold trefoiled arch for its base, two tiers
of upright beams or timber work, and over the roof, along
the ridge, a frieze or entablature inscribed : —
DOM'S SCOLARIV D' BALL'O.
The letters AR in Scolarium and AL in Ball'o are respec-
tively conjoined. Background behind the figure of the
LOCAL SEALS. 151
Virgin, hatched lozengy. In the lower half of the seal, and
over the canopy, the background is replenished with sprigs
of foliage.
8' • 96 I D' ; BALL' : SCVTA : NOTAT : *< ST
PIA : V'GO : DOMV • t • DATES •
i.e. ; Sigillum Commune de Balliolo.
Scuta notant stantes, pia Virgo, domum tibi dantes.
The letters AL in BaW are conjoined.
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 468.
Seal ad Causas.
5262. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. i| X i| in. [xlvii. 861.]
Pointed oval : St. Katharine, with crown, standing in a
niche, with carved canopy, pinnacled and crockcted, in her
r. h. a Katharine wheel, in the 1. h. a palm branch. Taber-
nacle-work at sides ; car\ed corbel. Background replenished
with sprigs of foliage.
» SIGILLUM *i « AD *! « CAUSAS * *< « AULE ® *< «
BALIOLl « « ® OXON * «< «
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 469.
Merton College, a.d. 1264.
Seal of the Scholars ad Causas.
5263. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 x \ in. [Ixx. 95.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated on an elegantly orna-
mented throne, the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. knee.
Overhead a trefoiled roof or canopy. At the 1. corner of the
throne a wavy branch of foliage, perhaps a vine ; on the
r. a fleur-de-lis on a short stem. In base, under a round-
headed arch with arcade work at the sides, a man kneeling in
prayer to the 1.
S' SCOLARIVM D' M6RTONA • AD CAS.
Beaded borders.
5264. Another. [D.C., E. 143.]
Later Seal.
5265. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i.^ in.
[Ixx. 96.]
Our Lord, seated, with nimbus, his feet on a platform or
footboard, holding up a cloth containing five half-length figures,
152 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
representative of the Resurrection ; the cloth or napkin is
inscribed with an indistinct legend : —
DNI eST ASSVMTIO NRA.
— Psal. Ixxxviii. 19.
SIGILLVM SCHOLARIVM DE MERTON.
Beaded border.
5266. Another. [D.C., G. 38.]
Stapledofi Hall (afterwards removed to Exeter
College'), A.D. 1 3 14.
5267. [i8th cent] Sulj^h. cast, tinted red. 2% x i4- in.
xlvii. S63.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part, the Virgin with crown and
nimbus of rays, seated in a canopied niche, the Child on the
1. knee. Below, a bishop, for Walter Stapleton, or Stapledon,
Bishop of Exeter, A.D. 1308-1326, founder, with mitre and
pastoral staff, kneeling to the r. in adoration ; betw. the two
keys of St. Peter on the 1., and the sword of St. Paul on the
r., cf. No. 1554 (rev.). These emblems are in allusion to the
shield of arms of the See of Exeter, viz., a sword in pale,
point towards the chief, surmounted of two keys in saltire.
In base, a shield of arms : two bands wavy or nebuly, STAPLE-
TON, and Exeter College.
Bedford {BIumu of Episcopacy, p. 44), refers to two variant coats of
arms attributed to Bishop .Stapledon.
S • RECTORIS • ET • SCOLARIUM • DE • STAPELDON â–
HAL • OXON.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Laing's MS. Calal., No. 373.
Oriel College, a.d. 1326.
5268. Sulph. cast, from fine impression, chipped at the
edge. 2\ X H in- [l^^^- 97-]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin ; in the
centre a large jar with one handle, out of which springs a
fleur-de-lis, slipped on a long stem and leaved ; on the r. the
Virgin lifting up the r. h., in her 1. h. a book ; on the 1. the
Archangel Gabriel with expanded wings, holding a scroll in-
scribed (in reverse order of lettering) : — AVe M'. Within a
niche, with a canopy of two trefoiled arches, pinnacled and
crockctcd. Over the canopy on each side, a small bird ; on the
LOCAL SEALS. 153
1. an estoile of six points, on the r. a crescent. In base, under
a round-headed cinquefoiled arch, with a demi-arch on each
side, and countersunk trefoil in each spandril, the founder and
first Provost, Adam de Brome, Ahnoner of K. Edward II.,
in gown and hood, kneehng in prayer to the 1. The frieze
over his laead is inscribed : — ADAM DE BROM.
«: + S' COMMVNe • DOMVS • SCOLARIVM ■BeAT6 •
MARie • OXONI . . . *<
5269. Another. [D.C., F. 14.]
Later Seal of arms.
5270. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixx. 98.]
A shield of arms, ENGLAND, for EDWARD III., benefactor,
within a bordure invecked, ORIEL COLLEGE. Betw. three
small trefoils, slipped from the inner edge of the field.
Beaded border.
Queens College, a.d. 1340.
5271. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, i-i- in. [xxxv. 164.]
Ou. Philippa of Hainault, wife of K. Edward III., Patroness,
standing, with crown and sceptre fleur-de-lize, in a carved
niche with ogee-arched canopy, pinnacled and crocketed, the
inner border enriched with ball-flower ornamentation, and
the field replenished with roses. On elegant tabernacle-work
of similar character, on each side, a shield of arms ; r.,
quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (ancient), 2, 3, ENGLAND, for
Edward III. ; 1., quarterly, I, 4, ENGLAND, 2, 3, four lions
rampant, Hainault, see No. Soi. In base a shield of arms :
three eagles displayed, two and one, Robert de Eglesfield
or Egglesfield (rector of Brough, co. Westmorland, and
confessor to Qu. Philippa), and Queen's COLLEGE.
S' COMVNe • PR6POSITI • 6T • SCOLARIV • AVL€ â–
R6GIN6 • DG • OXONIA.
Beaded borders.
5272. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 47.]
Second Seal,
after the establishment by Qu. Elizabeth.
5273. Sulph. cast, from fine impression, chipped and bent.
I -J in. [Ixxi. 5.]
154 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.'
Ou. Elizabeth, standinc^, turned to the 1., in embroidered
dress, with crown and ruff, in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lize,
in the 1. h. an orb. In the field on each side an eagle dis-
played, and over it the royal Tudor badge— a rose. In base
an ornamental shield of arms, Eglesfield, as in No. 5271.
S' ■PREP' • ET ■SCHOL' • COL' ■REGINAL' ■DE : OXON' •
STABILIT' • PER • REGIN' • ELIZAB'.
Carved border.
New College, a.d. 1386.
5274. [Before A.D. 1542.] Bright red : fine, injured by
pressure, and bent at the top. 2\ in. [xxxvi. 48.]
0. For description see next seal. No. 5275.
R. A small round counterseal, about \ in. when perfect.
A shield of arms, NEW COLLEGE, see No. 5275. Above the
shield a sprig of foliage; at the sides the initials 1. l. for
John London, J. C. D., Canon of Windsor, York, and Lincoln,
Warden of the college, A.D. 1526-1542.
3? + MANNER + MAKYTH + MAN +
5275. Sulph. cast of the obv., from the matrix. [Ixx. 99.]
In two niches with canopies, on the r. a bishop with mitre
and pastoral staff, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, for St.
Swithun ; on the 1. a bishop with mitre and pastoral staff,
kneeling in adoration, for William of Wykeham, Bishop of
Winchester, A.D. 1367, founder. Over these, in a niche with
ogee-arched and arcaded canopy, the Annunciation of the
Virgin, with a lily flower growing in a pot betw. the Virgin on
the r., and the Archangel Gabriel on the 1., holding a scroll
inscribed: — AUE MARIA. On each side, in a canopied niche,
with tabernacle-work outside, a saint standing ; 1. St. Peter
with a key, r. St. Paul with a sword. The plinth or string-
course below these niches is inscribed: — WYKHAM : EPS :
FUDATOR. In base, betw. two small roses, a shield of arms :
two chevronels betw. three roses. Bishop \VlLLL\M OF WYKE-
HAM, and New College. Supporters, two lions sejant
guardant.
SIGILLUM : GOMUNE : COLLEGII : SCE : MARE : OF :
WYNCHESTRE : IN : OXONIA.
Beaded borders.
5276. Sulph. cast, from an impression injured in places.
[D.C., F. â– j6:\
'Joiirtt. Brit. Archaol. Assoc, vol. xii., p. 18. Cf. the seal of Winchester
College of St. Mary, co. Southampton. [D.C., F. 77.]
LOCAL SEALS. 1 55
Lincoln College, a.d. 1427.
Seal ad Causas.
5277. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-J X i in. [D.C.,
G. 28.]
Pointed oval : St. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, standing in a
canopied niche, with mitre and pastoral staff held obliquely,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction. On the corbel the in-
scription : — s ■HUGO.
SIGILLU COLLEGIJ LYNCOLNIE IN OXONIA AD CAUSAS.
Inner border beaded and engrailed, outer border beaded.
All Souls' College, a.d. 1437.
5278. Sulph. cast, from fine impression, injured by pressure
in places. 2i in. [Ixx. 92.]
Our Lord, seated in a carved niche with trefoilcd arch and
heaNy canopy, with cruciform nimbus, lifting up the hands to
enter into Judgment. On each side, in a canopied niche a
number of personages, including a king crowned, kneeling, a
pope with tiara and patriarchal cross, an archbishop with
mitre and crozier, on the 1. ; a cardinal and bishops on the r.
Outside these, tabernacle-work. In base, a number of souls
rising from their graves at the Day of Judgment, betw. two
shields of arms: 1., quarterly, i, 4, France (modern), 2, 3,
England, for K. Henry VI., co-founder ; r., per pale, dcx..
See OF Canterbury, sin., a chevron betw, three cinquefoils,
Archbishop Henry Chichelev, a.d. 1414-1443, founder,
see No. 1241, et seq.
© SIGILLU : GOMUNE COLLEGM ANIMAR OTM FIDELIUM
DEFUNCTORUM DE OXONIA.
Brasenose College, a.d. 1509.
5279. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^x1^ in. [D.C.,
H. 6.]
Pointed oval : in three canopied niches of late gothic style,
supported on four twisted columns, the Trinity, betw. a sainted
bishop with mitre, pall, pastoral staff, and book on the 1., and
another ; with mitre, pall, and pastoral staff, feeding a swan,
on the r., probably for St. Chad of Lichfield, and St. Hugh of
Lincoln. In base, betw. two carved scrolls of foliage, a shield
156 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
of arms : a chevron betw. three roses, for William Smith
(Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry A.D. 1491, and of Lincoln
A.D. 1496-15 14) and Brasenose College.
SIGILLU • COIE • COLEGII ■REGALIS «< DE • BRASIN •
NOSE • IN • OXONIA â–
Christ C/mrc/i, a.d. 1547.
5280. Sulph. cast, from fine, but chipped, impression. 4 in.
[Ixx. 93.]
The Trinity in a round-headed niche of the style of the
Renaissance. The figure of the Almighty is enveloped in a
large cloak, within the folds of which are three personages on
each side, among them a king, an archbishop, and a cardinal.
Cf No. 5278.
On each side a smaller niche, containing on the 1. the
Virgin, standing, with crown and nimbus, the Child with
nimbus on the 1. arm ; on the r. a saint with crown and
nimbus, in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book, at the
feet an o.x couchant. The columns are enriched with capitals
of carved foliage ; over the small niche on each side a
dolphin. In base, under the platform, which is supported by
four carved corbels, an ornamental shield of arms : TllOMAS
WoLSEY, Cardinal Archbishop of York, as in No. 2338. Sup-
porters two griffins, each holding a baton.
SIGILL'V • COE"- COLLEGII ■THOME • WVLCY • CARDINAL •
EBOR ■'T'-'AGLIA • A • LATERE ■LEGATI.
Vetusta Momtmenta, vol. i., pi. LIX., f. i.
Deans and Canons.
5281. Sulph. cast, from chipped and indistinct impression.
2\ in. [Lxx. 90.]
The Trinity in a round-headed niche of the style of the
Renaissance. On each side a lamp or torch, on a stand. In
base, a shield of Royal arms of Henry VIIL, crowned.
Supporters, dex., a griffin, sin., a greyhound collared and
lined.
S' COMMVNE ■DECANI • ET • CANONICORVM • COLLEGII •
RCEGIS HENRIICI ■OCTAVI • IN ■OXONIA.
For common seal of the Dean and Chapter see Ecclesi-
astical Seals, Nos. 2138, 2139.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 57
PEMBROKESHIRE.
ChaJicery.
WlLLL\M DE BEAUCHAMP, Knt., Ciistos of tJie
Cotinty of Pembroke.
5282. [a.D. 1387.] Creamy-white : fine, but very imperfect,
only the centre part remaining. About 2-1- in. when perfect.
[Slo. ch. xxxi. 19.]
p. The Custos of the County, in armour, with hauberk,
surcoat, broad sword in r. h. chained to wrist, shield of arms
slung over the r. shoulder and held in 1. h., riding to the r. on
a caparisoned horse. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are : on a fess betw. three crosses crosslets, a
crescent for difference, Beauchamp.
Legend wanting.
R. Within a finely carved and traced gothic trefoil, a
shield of arms as in obv. Background replenished with
sprigs of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Humphrey Plantagenet, yotmgest son of K. Henry IV.,
Duke of Gloiccester, Earl of Pembroke, Chamberlain of
England.
6283. [a.D. 1424-] Light brown, opaque : fine, but im-
perfect, wanting in several places. About 3| in. when perfect.
[Slo. ch. xxxi. 9.]
0. On a mount, replenished with herbage and flowers,
the Earl, armed cap-d-pie, with hauberk, helmet with chapeau
and crest, a lion of EXGLAXD, broad-sword in the r. h.,
shield of arms slung over the r. shoulder by a strap and
held in the 1. h., riding to the r. on a caparisoned and
armoured horse with panache plume. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are as described below for the
rev. Background replenished with sprigs of the broom-plant
for Plantagenet.
S' H^UFRIDI : D:E : LACASTRI : FILM : Z : FR'ATjRIS : REG:U :
A;NGL : Z : FRANE : CAMAR : ANG : Z : DNI : PEN.
R. A demi-angel issuing from clouds, and with expanded
wings, the hands in prayer, round the neck a beaded strap
supporting a large shield of arms which occupies the centre
of the seal : quarterly, 1, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3,
England, within a bordure, Hu.mpiirey, Duke of
Gloucester. On each side (that on the left wanting),
158 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a curved ostrich feather, the shaft labelled, and charged
along the quill with twenty-one fleurs-de-lis. Background
replenished as on the obv.
[S': HUFRIDI : DE : LACASTRl : FILM : Z : FRATRIS : (RE3GU :
AN . . . : Z : FRANE CAM
Carved borders.
5284. [a.D. 1426.] Light-brown, opaque : fine originally,
edge now very imperfect. [Add. ch. 6,000.]
0. This side shows more distinctly than the former seal.
No. 5283 the details of the flowers, the armorials, and the
peculiar form of the horse's plume and head-gear.
REGU : ANGL' : Z : FRANE : CAM'ATS : ANGL
R. This shows the 1. h. ostrich feather which is wanting in
the former seal.
.... LACASTRl : FILM : Z : FRATRIS : REGU :
ANGL
WlLLLVM DE LA POLE, 1st Marquess and ^th Earl of
Suffolk, Earl of Pembroke, and Great Cliamberlain of
England.
5285. [a.D. 1448.] Creamy-white : fine, very imperfect,
only the centre part remaining. About 31 in. when perfect.
[Slo. ch. xxxii. 5.]
0. The Earl, armed cap-a-pic, with hauberk, surcoat with
open sleeves, helmet, [sword,] and shield of arms slung over
the r. shoulder, riding to the r. on a caparisoned horse with
plume on head. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are as described below for the rev. Background
replenished with sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Legend wanting.
R. On an ornamental tree of conventional foliage, and with
a central flower, a shield of arms: quarterly, I, 4, a fess
betw. three leopards' heads, De la Pole, 2, 3, a chief, and
over all a lion rampant queue fourchee, Chaucek. Supporters,
two wild boars collared.
Legend wanting.
PENRITH, CO. Cumberland.
5286. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect and injured
impression. 24 in. [D.C, D. 297.]
LOCAL SEALS. I 59
A saltirc cross of St. Andrew, Patron Saint of the parish
and town, betw. a carved trefoil in chief and base, and an
ornamental double quatrefoil at each side.
SIGILLVM : COMMVNe : VILLG : D6 : P6NR6TH.
Cabled borders.
PENRYN, CO. Cormmll.
5287. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-J in.
[Ixi. 21.]
A shield of arms : a laureated bust in profile to the 1.,
draped and filleted.
e^ PENRYN BVRGVS.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 520.
PENZANCE, CO. Cornwall.
5288. [a.d. 1614.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^- in.
[Ixi. 22.]
In an oval dish of vesical form, the head of St. John Baptist,
in allusion to the annual and customary Midsummer-eve
ceremonies and Midsummer-day fair carried on in the town.
Legend on a riband : —
« «: * PENSANS ANNO DOMINI 16-14.
The date is placed across the field.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 522.
PETERSFIELD, co. Southampton.
5289. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast. U in. [xxxvii. iS.]
Within a rudely invecked border, a pointed quatrefoil or
quadrilobe containing a shield of arms : an annulet betw.
three pellets, Town of Petersfield. The correct arms
are : on a rose of six leaves, barbed, an escutcheon charged
with an annulet betw. four pellets in saltire.
PETERSFELD.
Betw. the letters are devices of annulets, pellets, trefoils, etc.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 527.
l6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PEVENSEY, cv. Sussex.
5290. [ijtli cent.] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 2^ in.
[Ixxii. 94, 95.]
0. On the sea, a one-masted ship, with flag and streamers
at the main-top, main-sail furled, a mariner clinging to the
ropes, four mariners on deck, two and two, hauling ropes, on
embattled castle at the stern two trumpeters, and below,
under an arch, a half-length knight ; embattled forecastle with
fleur-de-lis and banner flag, side rudder or sweep. In the
field overhead : on the 1. a crescent, on the r. an estoile of six
points; and below the mainsail a shield of arms, ENGLAND.
SIGLL'V : BARONVM • DOMINI • R6GIS • ANGLI6 DG PeVGNGS'
Cabled borders.
R. On the waves, two ships of one-mast each, with sails
furled and the clew-lines hanging down loosely, the mainmast
topped with flag, streamers and cross. In the ship on the 1.,
which appears to be in collision with the other, St. Nicholas,
patron saint of the town and parish, with mitre and pastoral
staff, lifting up the r. h. in benediction. In the field overhead,
on the 1. a crescent.
® see • NicoLAe ■dvc • nos • spontg • TRAHG : pev.
The n's reversed in the two legends.
Beaded borders ; outside, a wavy scroll of foliage.
06v. only, in W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 811; cf. Sussex
Archceol. Collections, voL i., p. 21.
Customs Seal of the Port.
5291. [Late 14th cent] Sulph. cast, i^- in. [Ixxii. 96.]
Two ostrich feathers in fess, ensigned with an open
crown of three fleurs-de-lis. Background faintly diapered
with sprigs of foliage.
S'«< THE • CUSTUM : SELLE • OF • THE • PORTE ■OF • PEMSE.
Sussex Archaol. Collections, vol. i., p. 21 ; Archceologia Cantiana,
vol. vii., 342.
PLYMOUTH, CO. Devon.
5292. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 24 in.
[Ixi. lOl.]
St. Andrew the Apostle, Patron Saint of the town and
parish, seated in a heavily-canopied niche, with nimbus,
in the r. h. a saltire cross, in the 1. h. a book and orb. On
each side, in a smaller but similar niche, with tabernacle-
LOCAL SEALS. l6l
work outside, an angel, with expanded wings, a diadem of
pearls, and a large cloak, holding in front a shield of arms : !.,
the Union Cross as on the Royal Flag ; r. quarterly, i, 4,
France (modern), 2, 3, England. In base, on a mount, a
shield of arms : a St. Andrew's cross betw. four castles, TowN
OF Plymouth. Supporters, two lions passant guardant.
THE : COMEN ; SELLE : OF : THE : BOROVGH : Z :
COMENALTE : OF : YE KYNGS : TOWNE : OF : PLYMOTHE.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ill., p. 544.
Mayoralty.
5293. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixi. 102.]
Within a carved trefoil, a shield of arms : ToWN OF
Plymouth, as in No. 5292 ensigned with an open crown of
five large, and four small fleurs-de-lis.
S' OFFICIJ • MAIORATUS • BURGI ■UILLE* DE .
PLYMOUTH.
Carved border.
Privy Seal of the Mayor, a.d. 1595.
5294. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i4- x 1-,^ '"• ['^i-
103.]
Slightly oval, a shield of arms, To\YN OF PLYMOUTH, as
in No. 5292. Over the shield the date 1595.
Beaded border.
New Seal of tlie Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses, a.d. 1835.
5295. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in. [Ixi. 104.]
This is a device combining the ancient and modern arms of
the To^VN of Ply.moUTH, viz., on the sea, a ship with
embattled gunwale, flag with cross of St. George at the prow,
three masts each with a round-top, the centre one having
also a fire-beacon. This portion of the device is in reference
to the ANCIENT arms, viz., a ship with three masts without
sails and yard-arms, on the round-top a fire-beacon, the base
of the shield barry wavy of si.x. In the centre of the field
on a carved scroll or bracket, a shield of arms, Modern
Ply.MOUTH, as in No. 5292 ensigned with a coronet from which
* An erased word here. D . . . G . .
VOL. II. M
l62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
springs a sheaf of flags, three on each side, each charged with
the modern arms.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Inner circle: — a ® TURRis « FORTISSIMA * EST «
NOMEN S JEHOVA «
Cf. Prov. x\ iii. lo.
Outer circle: — COMMON SEAL OF THE MAYOR ALDERMEN
& BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF PLYMOUTH * 1835 «
PLYMPTON, EARL'S, co. Devon.
5296. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i x ^ in. [Ixii. i.]
Oval : an eagle rising.
d SIGILL' : BVRG : DE : PLYMPT : COMIT.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 545.
POCKLINGTON, co. York.
Free Grammar Sc/iool, bef. A.D. 1526.
5297. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. 2\ in.
[xxxv. 146.]
On a geometrical pavement, a scene or tableau, representing
John Doweman, Archdeacon of Suffolk, founder of the school,
kneeling in prayer at a desk, before which, on a lozenge, is a
shield charged with a monogram composed of the initials of
his name : — 1. D. Before him are three carved brackets or
corbels, each containing a standing figure on it. In the
centre. Our Lord, as a child with cruciform nimbus, and
naked, lifting up the hands in benediction ; on the !., the
Virgin crowned, the Child on the r. arm ; on the r., St.
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, with mitre, in the r. h. a pastoral
staff, the 1. h. lifted up in benediction, at his 1. side three
youths in a tub, one of the emblems of the saint. In the
field, which is replenished with triform tongues of fire, the
holy name I Ij SS repeated five times.
« SIGILLU ; CO'IE + FRATEE + NOlS + IHU + BtE + MARIE +
SCI + NICHI + DE POKLINGTON.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii , p. S63.
6298. Another, [xlvii. 869.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 305.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 63
PONTEPRACT, co. York.
5299. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[D.C., F. 626.]
On a mount a triple-towered castle, embattled, masonry of
an ornamental character with wide joints and an annulet in
each square block, tall round-headed windows, pointed door-
way with portcullis half down. At side a small wing or gable.
In the field over the side towers the initial letters P. P.
Background partly hatched.
© SIGILLVM : COMMVNe : BVRGGNCIVM : PONTISFRACTI.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii:., p. 549.
5300. Another. [Ixxiv. 93.]
Mayoralty.
5301. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, \^ in.
[D.C., H. 188.]
The field divided by a cross quarterly : r, in the first quarter
a triple-towered castle, of the corporation seal. No. 5299,
2, a bridge of three piers in allusion to the name of the town,
or perhaps an heraldic label of three points, in allusion to
[St.] Thomas, the canonised Earl of Lancaster, lord of the
castle, temp. Edw. II. ; 3, 4, the initial letters V. P. the outer
border of these two quarters enriched with foliage.
^ SIGILL : OFFIC : MAIORAL : VILL • PONT :
5302. Another. [Ixxiv. 94.]
Smaller Seal of the Mayoralty.
6303. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in. [Ixxiv. 95.]
A copy of the preceding seal, No. 5301 in a carved circular
panel.
SIGILL'. OFFIC. MAIORAL. VILL. PONT.
POOLE, CO. Dorset.
Common seal ; tisedfor the Admiralty Court.
5304. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression or
the matrix. 2\ in. [D.C., F. 640.]
In a quatrefoil or quadrilobe, with carved trefoils in the
spandrils, on the sea, a one-masted ship, mainsail furled,
anchor and bowsprit on the r., an arcadcd and embattled
M 2
I64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
castle at each end, with a course of roses or quatrefoils in
panels below the battlements. On the mast a flag or
embattled crow's nest. In the field betw. the mast and the
stern a shield of arms : a sword in pale, hilt downward, for
William Longespee, lord of the Manor of Canford, of which
Poole formed part, temp. Ric. I.
S= SIGILLVM « C0MMVN6 • D6 : LAPOLG f.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iii., p. 553.
Mayoralty.
5305. [i4th-i5th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
iJ-in. [D.C., H. no.]
Within an engrailed border, a shield of arms : barry wavy
a dolphin embowed naiant, on a chief wavy in chief three
escallops. Town of Poole.
» : SlGILLij • : • MAIORITATIS ■: • WILLE • : • DE ■: • POLE.
Staple.
5306. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. ^ in. [Ixii. 44.]
A lion's face, enraged, betw. three fleurs-de-lis ; within a
quadrilobe.
JSSIGILL' STAPULE IN PORTU DE POLE.
The letters de of de are conjoined.
Comptroller.
5307. [i4th-i 5th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\i in. [Ixii. 43.]
A lion statant guardant enraged, the tail reflexed betw. the
hind legs.
Legend on a riband.
S' : CONTRAFX *< DE *< POOL «<
Beaded border.
Corporation Seal of Anns.
5308. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped, i-i- in, [D.C., H. 120.]
A shield of arms, TowN OF PoOLE, see No. 5305. Over
the shield a wavy line.
AD • MOREM VILL/E DE POOLE.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 65
Later Seal of A mis.
5309. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i iV in-
[Ixii. 45.]
An ornamental shield of arms, Town of Poole, see No.
5305. The i^rt;-;j wavy here becomes three /w;-jr wavy. Crest,
on a hehnet and ornamental mantling, a mermaid holding in
the r. h. an anchor in pale, cabled, without a beam, the 1. h.
extended holding a ball.
In base the legend : —
AD MOREM VILL/E DE POOLE.
Mayor.
5310. [iSth-igth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
1 1 in. [Ixii. 46.]
An ornamental shield of arms of ToWN OF PoOLE as in
the preceding seal No. 5309. Crest on a helmet and orna-
mental mantling as before.
BOROUGH OF POOLE . MAYOR.
Beaded border.
Sheriff.
5311. [i 8th- 19th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i
X \ in. [Ixii. 47.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms, helmet, mantling and
crest, as before.
SHERIFF OF POOLE.
Beaded border.
Town Clerk's office.
5312. [i8th-i9th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix,
i in. [Ixii. 48.]
An ornamental shield of arms, helmet, mantling and crest
as before.
Legend on a riband, above :— TOWN CLERKS OFFICE.
Below, in field :— POOLE.
PORTSMOUTH, co. Southampton.
5313. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. 3 in.
[Ixiii. 96, 97.]
0. On the sea, a one-masted ship, two mariners on the
yard furling the mainsail, in the embattled forecastle two
l66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
trumpeters, an embattled castle at the stern, in the hold two
mariners hauling up the anchor.
SIGILLVM » COMMVNG » D€ O P0RT6MVTHA.
R. In a church-like building of elegant architectural
details, with pointed arches, pinnacled and crocketed, the
Virgin, standing, crowned, the Child on the 1. arm ; under
similar but smaller arches in perspective at the sides, on the
1. St. Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury, with mitre, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, on the r. St. Nicholas, with mitre
and pastoral staff, lifting up the r. h. in benediction.
PORTVM : VIRGO : IVVA â– NICHOLA6 : FOVG :
ROGE («i)[<.<;.Rege] : THOMA.
The letters or oi Portiim arc conjoined.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 561.
Provost.
5314. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. iJ- in.
[xxxvii. 19.]
A crescent enclosing an estoile of seven points wavy, the
armorial bearings of the TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH.
S' PRePOSlTI De PORTeSMVE.
Beaded border.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 559.
PRESTON, CO. Laticaster.
5315. [a.d. 1376.] Bronze-green: fine, the edge chipped,
2\ in. [Add. ch. 20,519.]
An Agnus Dei, statant reguardant, with banner-flag ; on
its shoulder a shield of arms couche : ENGLAND, with a label
of three points for DucHY OF LANCASTER.
Legend on a raised rim, carved on the inside edge with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers : —
^ SIGILU GOMVNe BVRG€NCIVM D6 PReSTON.
Later Seal.
5316. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i^V in.
[xlvii. 871.]
A shield of arms : an Agnus Dei, with nimbus, statant
reguardant, with banner-flag of shield shape, TOWN OF
LOCAL SEALS. 1 6/
Preston. The shield betw. two tied branches of laurel,
leaved and fructed.
No legend.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 4S4.
5317. Another. [Ixvi. 40.]
Another Seal.
5318. [i/th-iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
1-5%- in. [xlvii. 870.]
A shield of arms : an Agnus Dei, with nimbus, couchant,
and with banner-flag, a variant form of the arms of the Town
OF Preston.
J5r SIGILLVM • COMVNE • VILL/E • DE ■PRESTON.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 4S3 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 567.
READING, CO. Berks.
5319. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x if
in. [lix. 70.]
Pointed oval : a crowned head with long hair, couped at
the neck, betw. four heads with long hair, couped at the neck,
turned three-quarters to the centre. The shield of arms
granted in 1566 to the town is derived from the device on
this seal, and bears also the letters R. E., for Rex Edwardus,
at the sides of the crowned head. See S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet.,
vol. iii., p. 590, Burke, Gcii. Arm., s. v.
+ S' : COMMVNITATIS : RADINGI6.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 593.
RETFORD, EAST, co. Nottingham.
5320. [i3th-i4th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression
or the matrix, ij- in. [Ixx. 61.]
Two eagles with expanded wings, combatant
ft ISTVT : SIGILLV D€ \ eST6 ; R6TTFVRTH6.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 600.
Signet.
5321. [Modern.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, f x i in.
[Ixx. 62.]
1 68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oblate octagonal : an ornamental shield of arms : two
eagles with expanded wings, combatant, TOWN OK East
Retford.
Legend on a garter : —
EAST RETFORD.
RICHMOND HONOUR, co. York.
William de la Pole, 4th Earl of Suffolk,
Lord of tlie Honour.
[A.D. 141 5-1444.]
5322. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-J in. [D.C., G. 210.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a canton erm., and bordure
charged with lions ? or other indistinct devices, RICHMOND.
The shield placed upon a pedestal or dwarfed column, and
supported by the royal supporters, dex., an antelope, sin., a
lion. Background faintly diapered lozeng}'. All within a
border ornamented with carved quatrefoils or ball-flowers, and
engrailed at the upper part, over the shield of arms.
S5 SIGILL- • WILL'MI • COMITIS : SUFFOLCHIE:
Z • DNS (sic /or DNO • HONORIS ■RICHMOD.
Carved border.
Cf. Clarkson, History of Richmond, p. 21.
Sir Thomas Stanley, Second Lord Stanhy,
{First Earl of Derby in A.D. 1485), ob. A.D. 1504, and
Lady MARGARET, his wife, daughter of John
Beaufort, Duke of Somerset.
Lord and Lady of tlie Liberty of the Honour.
5323. Sulph. cast from the matrix. If in. [xlvii. 1801.]
A shield of arms, couche : per pale, dex., per fess, in chief,
Man, see No. 4882 ; in base quarterly, i, 4, on a bend three
stags' heads cabossed, STANLEY of Stanley ; 2, 3, on a chief
indented three annulets, (for roundles) Lathom of Lathom :
sin., quarterly, I, 4, FRANCE (MODERN) 2, 3, ENGLAND,
within a bordure compony, Beaufort. Crest, on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, an eagle in its nest, preying on an
infant in swaddling clothes, STANLEY. Field replenished
with branches of cinquefoil roses, slipped and leaved.
Legend on scroll : —
SIGILLU : DNl : Z : DNE : LIB'TAT' HONORIS •
RICHMOUNDI.
Laing's MS. Calal. No. -!i8.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 69
RICHMOND, CO. York.
5324. [a.d. 1 53 1.] Red: very imperfect and indistinct.
[Eg. ch. 279.]
For description see next seal, No. 5325.
5325. Sulph. cast from fine impression or the matrix.
Il in. [Ixxiv. 98.]
The Trinity, on a carved corbel in a canopied niche ; at
each side, under a similar but smaller canopy, a shield of
arms: !., quarterly i, 4, FRA^XE (MODERN), 2, 3, ENGLAND;
r., chequy, a canton erm., Richmond. Below each shield a
sprig of foliage.
« SIGILLVM * COE * BVRGENSIV ®
VILL6 ® RICHEMOND'.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 605 ; Clarkson, History of Richmond,
p. no ; Add. MS. 28,017, f- US-
Signet, or Minor Seal, A.D. 1 603.
5326. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxxiv. 99.]
A double cinquefoil rose, barbed and seeded, for union of
the white and red roses of York and Lancaster by Henry VII.
as explained by the elegiac distich : —
" Nostra nee albescit rubicunda, nee alba rubescit,
Faeta sed ex gemino nostra colore rosa est."
+ SIGILLVM ■BVRGI • RICHMONDII.
Beaded border.
Clarkson, History of Richmond, pp. no, ni ; Add. MS. 28,017, f- ' I5-
Royal Seal for Recognisances within the Borough, temp.
William Wetwang, ist Mayor, a.d. 1668.
5327. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2f x 21 in. [Ixxv.
60.]
Pointed oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : an
orle, over all on a bend, five ermine spots bendwise, Town
OF Richmond. Over the shield, impressed by a small
matrix, introduced into the face of the other, and of the shape
of an inverted shield, by way of a crest, a double cinquefoil
I70 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
rose en soleil, ensigned with a royal crown. This movable
portion could be used' separately by the Town Clerk.
* S' DNI • R • AD ■CAP • RECO : INFRA • BVRG :
RICHM' • CONCS : TEMP : WIL' : WETWANG • PRI :
MAIR • IBM.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Clarkson, History of Richmond, p. iio, cf. p. 84; Add. MS. 28,017,
f. lis.
Free Grammar School, a.d. i 567.
5328. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast, from cracked impression.
2\ X li in. [Ixxiv. lOO.]
Pointed oval : St. James the Greater, the apostle, in
pilgrim's habit, barefoot, to the r., with round hat (on which is
an escallop), cloak, wallet, and staff, holding in the 1. h. a
small water barrel (?) and a rosary. In the field on each
side, an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, France,
(Modern), 2, 3, England. In the field also are three small
fleurs-de-lis of France and two lions passant guardant of
England.
© sigillvm • comvne • libere â– scole • bvrgensivm â–
de • richmond.
The letters NE in comtme, and HM and ND of Richmond,
are conjoined.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 87 5 ; Clarkson,
History of Richmond, pp. 110, 193 ; Add. MS. 28,017, f- ' 'S-
RIVINGTON, CO. Lancaster.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1566, 1586.
5329. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. 3x2! in.
[xxxv. 147.]
Oval : a rudely carved shield of arms : per pale, dex. SEE
OF Durham, see No. 2475, sin., a cross patonce voided, on a
chief three suns in fesse radiated, James Pilkington, Bishop
of Durham, founder. Over the shield a scroll or riband
inscribed : — s . . . . TVI RO El . T . Above this, a peda-
gogue, or perhaps the founder, half-length, with cap and gown,
in the r. h. a birch-rod, in the 1. h. an open book inscribed
with an indistinct legend, and near it the date 1566. In the
field overhead the date 1586, and at the sides the initial
letters I. D. for Jacobus Dunelmensis. There is also an
imperfect cordon of pellets round the field.
LOCAL SEALS. 171
Legend engraved in reverse : —
.'. SIGILLVM © SCHOLARCHARVM Z. DE .-. RIVIGTON.
Inner border beaded.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 714.
5330. Another, [xlvii. 877.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 282.
ROCHESTER, co. Kent.
5331. [13th cent.] Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. from
the matrix. 3 in. [Ixv. 92, 93.]
0. On waves, for the R. Medway, Rochester castle, with a
banner-flag of ENGLAND over the entrance to the keep, on the
r. a gateway with two round towers embattled, on the 1. h.
side tower a trumpeter.
Si SIGILLVM «< CIVIVM *> ROF6NSIS.
R. The crucifixion of St. Andrew, treated in an artistic
manner.
© SIGILLVM COMMVN6 : CIVITATIS ROFENSIS.
Beaded borders ; tlie annulus of the legend replenished
with groups of small pellets disposed irregularly.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 620 ; Archesologia, vol. xlix., pt. L,
(appendix).
5332. Plaster casts of the obv. and rev., tinted red. [Ixxii.
23. 24-]
Mayoralty.
5333. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixv. 94.]
An ornamentally car\-ed shield of arms : on a cross, the
text letter r ; on a chief a lion passant guardant of England,
City ok Rochester.
■x- sigill • off • x • maioratvs : civitat : x : roffen.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Castle.
5334. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1} in.
[xlvii. 878.]
1/2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
On a mount, an embattled castle of two storeys, with four
turrets on the lower wall, round-headed portal with portcullis
half-down.
SIG : CASTRI . ROFFENSIS.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 384 ; Gent. iVag., 1772.
5335. Another. [D.C., G. 284.] ' ^,
Bridge Wardens.
5336. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, chipped, im-
pression. If in. [Ixv. 98.]
On a bridge of seven pointed arches, through which flows
the R. Medway, a car\'ed and canopied niche with ogee
arch, crocketed, containing the Trinity ; tabernaclc-work at
the sides.
SIGILLU : GARDIANORU : COMUNITATIS : PONTIS : ROFFENSIS.
Later Seal, A.D. 1576.
5337. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [Ixv. 97.]
On an embattled bridge of six round-headed arches, with
draw-bridge in the middle, a view of the cathedral tower, and
other details of the City of Rochester. In base the river. In
the field above, the date 1576.
• : © : • SIGILVM * COMVNE ® PONTIS * ROFFENSIS.
The n's in coinune and Roffensis are reversed.
Beaded border.
Admiralty, A.D. 1606.
5338. Sulph. cast from fine, but cracked, impression. \\ in.
[Ixv. 95.]
On the waves, a three-masted ship of war, sailing to the r.,
flag at mizen-top charged with the cross of St. George, guns
run out from the portholes.
SIGILL ■ADMIRAL • CIVITAT • ROFFEN ■1606.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 620.
Fishery, A.D. 1606.
5339. Sulph. cast from the matrix. -Li in. [Ixv. 96.]
A pike-fish, embowed. In the field below, the inscrip-
tion : —
S •
ROFFEN
1606.
LOCAL SEALS. 17:
ROMNEY, CO. Kent, A.D. 1558.
5340. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [xlvii. 879.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, with mainsail furled on the
yard, which is furnished with a large ring where it meets the
mast. The centre of the seal has a slight circular depression,
about rr in. wide. In the field the date A° 15-5S, in reference
to the year 15 58, when a new charter was granted by
Q. Elizabeth. The figure 5 is in both cases badly cut.
ft 8IGILLVM • BARONVM DE RONEMeV s*
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 620 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 627.
Another Seal.
5341. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 24 in. [Ixv. 99.]
This is a coarsely executed copy of the preceding seal, No.
5340, with legend wrongly copied.
Ss 8IGILLVM • BARONVM DE RONEMEV «<
Cabled borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 806, for suggested date of .\.D. 1358 ;
and pi. fig. 2.
Another Seal.
5342. Proof impression on red paper. 2|- in. [xliv.
221.]
A copy of the first seal, the main-sail furled, but without
the ring on the yard. There are nine oar-holes in the side of
the ship.
S!~S1G1LLVM BARONVM DE ROHEMEY-
â– Inner border beaded, outer border cabled.
Mayoralty.
5343. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixvi. I.]
Three lions passant guardant in pale, not on a shield. The
armorial bearings of the Town of New Romney.
e« SIGILLVM ■OF : MAIORATVS : PORTVS ■DE • ROMENE .
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, pi. p. 808.
Another Seal.
5344. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixvi. 2.]
174 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Same design as the preceding seal, No. 5343, but different
matrix.
& 8IG1LLVM • OF : MA10RATV8 ■P0RTV3 ■DE ■ROMENYE.
Inner border beaded.
Signet ?
5345. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \-^ in.
[Ixv. 100.]
A double cinquefoil rose en soleil, barbed and seeded.
tt VILLA & DE 6 NOVA ft ROMNEY.
Beaded border,
ROMNEY-MARSH, co. Kent.
Bailiff, Jurats, and Commonalty of the Liberty, A.D. 1560.
5346. [A.D. 1622.] Red : very indistinct and imperfect.
About i-\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 D. 50.]
A church, with tall spire, crosses at the gable-ends, and
round-headed doorway. Over it the date 15-60. In base
a shield of the RovAL Arms of Ou. Elizabeth. Supporters,
two angels, each with a nimbus.
© SIGILLVM CO DE RVMNE .
Small Seal.
5347. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixvi. 3..]
A church-like building, as in No. 5346. In base a small
plain shield.
ROMNEY MARSH.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 806.
Common Seal, a.d. 1665.
5348. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
matrix. 2\ in. [xliv. i.]
A view of the " Marsh," with a church having embattled
tower, spire surmounted by a cross, and a cross at the gable
end of the nave. In the background the sea, with a three-
masted ship of war, with high quarter-deck, sails furled, flags
at each masthead and at the bow, charged with a cross of
St. George.
© SIGILLVM COMMVNE DE RVMNEY MARSHE : AN : 1665.
LOCAL SEALS. I/S
The letters NE in commune and in Rumney, and HE in
viarshc, are conjoined.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 806, pi. fig. i .
ROMSEY ItHTB.K, CO. Southampton, [a.d. 1578.]
5349. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^- in. [xxxvii. 21.]
A portcullis, chained and ringed, over it the date, 1578.
^ SIGILLVM • DE • ROMSEY • INFRA.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iii., p. 628.
RUGBY, CO. Warwick.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1567.
5350. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the
matrix. \\ in. [xxxv. 148.]
An ornamental shield of arms, with sprigs and festoons of
flowers and foliage at the sides : on a fess betw. three
griffins' heads erased, a fleur-de-lis betw. two cinquefoils,
Lawrence Sheriff, founder. Crest on a wreath, a lion's
gamb erect and erased, holding a date branch.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Outer circle : — S THE • TRUSTEES • OF • THE ■RUGBY •
CHARITY.
Inner circle : — ■FOUNDED • BY • LAWRENCE • SHERIFF.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. iii., p. 662.
535L Another, [xlvii. 844.]
Laing's MS. Catal, No. 298.
RYE, CO. Sussex.
5352. [15th cent] Sulph. casts from the obv. and rev. of
the matrix. 2| in. [Ixxii. loi, 102.]
p. On the waves, a one-masted ship, square mainsail set,
sailing to 1., with three rows of reef-points, embattled crow's-
nest and flag with a cross of St. George and streamers on the
mast, embattled forecastle, with banner flag of St. George,
and larger embattled poop or stern-castle, with a standard-
bearer wearing a cuirass or jupon, camail, and bascinct, and
176 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
holding a similar banner flag. In the hold a mariner half-
length.
SIGILLUM :«<!«>: BARONUM :«<!«.: DE :«< s* : RYA : M
R. An elevation of a church, probably St. Mary's, Rye,
with embattled and masoned wall, spire topped with a cross,
two side pinnacles crocketed, arcaded clerestory, six-pointed
windows, each gable topped with a cross. In the centre on a
carved corbel a canopied niche with the sides ornamented
with ball-flowers, the Virgin, standing, the Child on the 1.
arm, in the r. h. a flowering branch. In the field overhead,
on the 1. a radiant sun or estoile of twelve points, on the r.
a crescent, each accompanied by seven stars.
:AVE : MARIA : GRACIA : PLENA: DNS : TECUM : BENEDICTA :
TU : IN : MULIERIBVS : f
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 650 ; Sussex ArchaoL Collections,
vol. i., p. 16 (with date, temp. Henry V., suggested.)
5353. Sulph. cast of the rev. only, indistinct, [xlvii. 729.]
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 655.
Mayor.
First Seal, now used by Deputy Mayor.
5354. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixxii. 103.]
A shield of arms, CiNQUE-PORTS, see No. 4885, betw. three
wyverns.
a : SIGILLUM : OFFICII : MAIORIS : VILLE : DE : RYA :
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 782, pi. fig. 4 ; and p. Si 4.
5355. [a.D. 1450.] Red : fine, but very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 973.]
Ks : SI Cll : MA ILLE : DE : RYA :
Later Seal, A.D. 1574.
5356. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in. [Ixxii. 104.]
A cop)' of the preceding seal, No. 5354. The wyverns
obscurely designed.
S SIGILLVM ^ OFFICII $ MAIORIS ^ VILLE ^ DE ^ RYA ^ «<
Sussex Archaol. Collections, vol. i., p. 19, and pi. f. 7 ; W. Boys,
History of Sandwich, p. 7 82, pi. fig. i, and p. 814.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 77
SAFFRON- WALDEN, co. Essex.
Mayor and Aldcrvicn.
5357. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixiii. 34].
A castle frontage, with two round side-towers, masoned
and embattled, and embattled enceinte, or surrounding wall,
with two similar round towers. In the enclosed area, three
saffron plants in flower, ivallcd in : by way of a rebus on the
name of the town.
© COMMIE : SIGILL : MAIORIS ■ET • ALDERMAND ■VILLE •
DE ■SAFFRON ■WALDEN ■IN • COND : ESSEX.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 364.
ST. ALBANS, co. Hertford.
5358. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-pV in.
[Ixiv. 57.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a saltire, TOWN OF St.
Albans.
© s • comvne • ville • sancti • albani ■:
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 12.
ST. IVES, CO. Cornzmll.
5359. [a.d. 1690.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixi. 25.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : an ivy branch
overspreading the whole field, ToWN OF St. Ives.
Ss SIGILLVM • BVRGI • ST • IVES • IN • COM ■CORNVB : 1690.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 469.
5360. Another. [D.C., H. 194.]
SALISBURY, CO. Wilts.
536L [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a fine, but chipped,
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxiii. 71.]
The Virgin, with crown, in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-liz^,
on the 1. arm the Child, with nimbus ; seated (jn a castle with
two embattled side-towers, on each a bird, two round turri.ls
VOL. IL N
178 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
with pointed roofs behind, each topped with cross and knop.
In tlic field above, a crescent on each side, and an cstoile also
on the r. In base, under atrefoilcd arch, a bishop, half-length,
with mitre, and pastoral staff held obliquely, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction.
^ SIGILL' NOVe : CIVITATIS : SARCSBVRIP :
5362. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. [D.C., E.
SI.]
gi SIGILL' N CIVITATIS : SARGSBVRie :
5363. [a.D. 1397.] Red: fine, but very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 17,424.]
ATIS : SARGSBVR
Mayor.
5364. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression, if X i| in. [Ixxiii. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin, under a
trefoiled arch with church-like canopy. In base, under a
round-headed arch, the mayor, kneeling in prayer to the r.
â– !& â– S' â– MAIORIS â– SARRVM «â–
Second Seal.
5365. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. \-^ in. [Ixxiii. Ji.]
The Annunciation of the Virgin, in a niche with two pointed
arches, pinnacled and crocketed. In base, under a carved
round-headed arch, the mayor, half-length, in prayer to the r.
SIGILLU MAIORIS ® SARRVM • * •
T/iird Seal.
5366. [A.D. 1416.] Red : fine, chipped on the 1. h. side.
If in. [L.F.C., viii. 8.]
The Annunciation of the Virgin : with a lily flower of three
sprays growing out of a pot, betw. the Virgin with nimbus,
holding up the hands on the r., and the Archangel Gabriel
holding a scroll inscribed :-AVE MAR', on the 1., in a niche with
two carved canopies, having a crocketed finial betw. them,
and tabernacle-work at the sides. In base, under a round-
headed arch, betw. two half arches, the mayor, half-length, in
prayer.
SIGILLUM : MAIORIS : NOVE : SA
5367. [A.D. 142L] Red: fine, injured by a plaited rush
having been pressed over it when newly made. [L.F.C.,
viii. 9.]
Legend indistinct.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 79
With Coniiterscal of ]0liii Halle, Mayor.
5368. [a.D. 1465.] Red : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl.
ch. 78 I. 55.]
p. SIGILLUM : MAIORIS : MOVE : SARUM : «<
R. A small oval counterseal, or signet, from a ring. About
I- X 1^ in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem of
the Gnostic period. St. John Baptist, with camel's hair
coat, and nimbus, holding in the r. h. towards his breast the
Agnus Dei, and lifting up the 1. h. in benediction ; under his
feet, an indistinct object — perhaps an asp.
© SIGILLUM Ti lOHANYS li HALLA.
5369. Sulph. cast of the third seal as in No. 5366. [D.C.,
G. 70.]
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 10S7.
New Corporation of the City of New Sarunt,
A.D. 1658.
5370. Sulph. cast from the matrix. li in. [D.C., H.
15S.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : four bars, CiTY
OF New Sarum. {Visitation, 1565.)
« THE : CITIE : OF : NEW ; SARVM : 1-6-5-8 : «< ®.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 74.
Sjuallcr Seal of Arms.
5371. [17th cent] Sulph. ca.st from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 74.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : barry of six, er-
roneously for four bars, CiTY OF NEW Sarum.
• * • CIVITAS : NOVE : SARVM.
Another Seal.
5372. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i in.
[Ixxiii. 75.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, erroneously for four bars,
City of New Saru.M ; suspended by a riband from a festoon
of flowers and foliage. Supporters, on brackct.s, two double-
headed eagles displayed, gorged with coronets. In base,
two palm-branches, tied.
+ CIVITAS NOV/E SARUM.
N 2
I80 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Weavers' Company.
5373. [i/t'n cent.] Sulph. ca.st from cracked impression.
2 in. [D.C., H. 165.]
A lion's head, affrontee, crowned with the coronet of seven
points, with six pearls alternately disposed, in the mouth a
shuttle (?).
» SIGILLVM O TEXTORVM O CIVITATIS o NOVE O SARVM.
The letters TE in tcxtorjim, and VE in iioi'e arc conjoined.
Beaded borders.
SALTASH, CO. Cornwall.
5374. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixi. 23.]
Within a cusped border of six points, a shield of arms : a
lion rampant, within a bordure charged with thirteen
roundles, for the Earls OF CORNWALL, and Town of
Saltash. Over the shield an open crown of three points ;
at each side an ostrich feather labelled, and a sprig of foliage ;
in base, wavy lines representing the sea.
W SIGILLVM : SALTASGHe : IN : CORNWAIL6.
S. Lewis, Topoffr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 7.
SANDWICH, CO. Kent.
5375. [13th cent.] Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev., from
the matrix. 2.-^ in. [D.C., E. 626, 627.]
0. On the sea, in which arc several fishes, a one-masted
ship with three guns in the hull, mainsail being furled by two
mariners sitting on the yard, embattled crow's nest, forecastle
and stern-castle, streamer at the masthead, flag at the fore-
castle, and two flags at the stern ; in the hold two half-length
mariners, one holding an axe, the other a flag charged with
two estoiles of si.x points. There is also a small boat on
board at the foot of the mast. In the stern the head of the
steersman is seen, and near him a boat-hook, erect.
SIGILL' W CONSILII » BARONVM » DC » SANDWICO tx
R. A lion passant guardant crowned. The field filled with
two trees of elegant design, with trcfoiled leaves and of con-
ventional character.
^ QVI » SeRVARe ?Ci GR6G6M Ct G6LI « SOLeT » U4DIC0 W
ReceM !s
LOCAL SEALS. l8l
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, pp. 769, 7S9 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Did.,
vol. iv., p. 14.
Mayoralty.
5376. [iSth cent] Siilph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[l.xvi._ 5.]
Within an engrailed border, the three demi-h'ons passant
guardant conjoined to as many hull<s, in pale, which form the
armorial bearings on the shield of arms of the ClXQUE-
PORTS.
fis SIGILLU *< COMMUE *< MAIORAT' -w UILLE »< SANDUICH «<
Another Seal.
hZll. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ia in.
[l.xvi. 6.]
Within a cusped or engrailed border a similar design to
that of the preceding seal. No. 5376.
t SIGILLUM i OFFICII I MAIORATUS !*<*<«< VILLE {
SANDEWICI : «< I «<
The space betw. the third and fourth words appears to have
contained a word now erased in the matrix.
W. Boys, Hist, of Sandwich, p. S44.
Comptroller of the Port.
5378. [tow/. Car. I.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. itV '"•
[Ixvi. 7.]
The Royal Badge of a double cinquefoilcd rose, barbed and
seeded. Above it a royal crown. In the field the initial
letters C. R. and six fleurs-de-lis.
© S' • OFF : CONTRAROT : PORTVS • SANDWICH •
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Free Gramtnar School, a.d. 1563.
5379. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in. [Ixvi. 11.]
Our Lord, with a nimbus or corona of rays, seated under a
round-headed arch of masonry, with book on his lap and 1. h.
extended, teaching. On the 1. a group of five disciples ; at
his feet an infant ; on the r. a pedagogue, under a smaller
arch, and five children, two of them carrying books under the
arm. In base, under the plinth or platform a shield of arms :
l82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
two pales engrailed, on a chief a demi-lion rampant issuing, a
crescent for difierence, ROGER Manwood, founder. On a
looped riband at each side of the shield the inscription : —
« »< AD ME VENIRE SINITE PARVVLOS *< «
— Marc. X. 14.
© SIGILLVM « COE * GVBNAT * LIBE * SOCLE €S GRAMATICE *
ROGERI ® MANWOOD ® IN « SANDWICO.
The letters ND in Sandivico are conjoined.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 594 ; W. Boys,
History of Sandiuich, pp. 244, 790.
SCARBOROUGH, co. York.
5380. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxv. 6 1.]
An embattled castle of two storeys, with masoned walls,
round-headed portal, the doors closed, two narrow round-
headed windows and two circular windows in the lower storey,
two quatrefoiled windows in the upper storey, over the battle-
ments the helmeted head of a castellan. At the back and 1.
h. side of the castle the sea. On the 1. a one-masted ship
with embattled crow's nest, and the heads of two mariners on
board. In the field overhead an estoile of eight points wavy.
© SIGILLVM : COMVN€ : BVRGGNSIV : D6 : SCARDGEVRG.
The letters AR of Scardebiirg are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 27.
Later Seal.
5381. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1 ', in.
[Ixxv. 7.]
On the sea, a ship of war, with a beacon of three points on
the mast, betw. two embattled round-towers, each bearing a
flag charged with the cross of St. George, the hull containing
two rows of circular port-holes.
« Ss SIGILLVM » VILLE » DE Ss SCARDEBROVGH Ss
Beaded border.
SEAFORD, CO. Sussex.
5382. [i6th cent.] Sulph. casts from the nbv. and rev. of
the matrix, ij in. [Ixxii. 106, 107.]
LOCAL SEALS. 1 83
0. An eagle, risinfr reguardant with expanded wings.
5SSIGILLVM BVRGENSIVM : D6 SAFFORDIA.
The S's reversed.
B. On the sea, a three-masted ship of war of antique
shape, with mainsail set, fore and mizcn sails furled, a circular
crow's nest and flag on each mast.
WITH SVTONII His ET a CHVNGTON.
W. Vi<yj%, History of Sand-cuich, p. 814 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv.,
p. 19.
Bailiff.
6383. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxii. 105.]
An eagle displayed.
S SIGILLVM S BALLIVI : DE J SEFORDE.
Cabled borders.
SEVENOAKS, co. Kent.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1560.
5384. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3^ X 3 in. [Ixvi. 12.]
Pointed oval : beneath a reeded baldachin, topped with a
cross, and supported by two turned columns each topped
with a similar cross, the pedagogue, with academical cap ami
gown, seated in a carved chair with two similar columns at
the sides, in the r. h. a birch-rod, in the 1. h. an open book.
At each side a scholar, the one on the left holding a book.
In the field the letters R. B. for Sir Ralph Bosville, knt., bene-
factor. On the flagged pavement in the foreground six
scholars, four with books. In base, in three lines, the
inscription : —
it SERVIRE jS DEO — REGNARI ft — si EST.
For this motto, cf. No. 2139.
«! • SIGILLVM tz COMMVNE ft SCOLE • GRAMATICALIS ■«
DE ft SEVENOK ft IN ft COM ft KANCE.
The n's reversed.
SHAFTESBURY, co. Dorset.
Mayoralty.
5385. [a.D. 1434.] Red : fine but very fragmentary.
About i|^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 80 D. 5l]
1 84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a cross betw. in the ist and 4th quarters
a fleur-de-lis, in the 2nd and 3rd, a hon's face, ToWN OF
Shaftesbury. Inner border carved and enriched with ball-
flowers.
SIG
Second Seal, A.U. 1 570.
5386. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixii. 51.]
A carved shield of arms : a cross quarterly, betw. in the 1st
and 4th quarters a fleur-de-lis, in the 2nd and 3rd quarters a
lion's face, TOWN OF SHAFTESBURY. Over the shield the
date 1570 . • .
fi) SIGILLVM + OFFICII + MAIORATVS + BVRGI + SHASTON.
Cabled borders.
Court of Record, a.d. 1570.
5387. Sulph. cast from the matrix, f in. [Ixii. 52.]
A shield of arms : a tree eradicated, the lower branches
pruned and sprouting afresh, in the branches a bird, on the
dex. a lion leaping up towards the bird. Betw. the initial
letters B. S. Over the shield the date, 1570.
SHEFFIELD, co. York.
5388. [ad. 1554.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[D.C.. H. 172.]
A sheaf oi fifteen arrows arranged saltire-wise, tied with a
tasselled cord, betw. two pheons.
■^ : SIGILLVM : • : VILLA : • : DE : : SHEFFELDE : • :
ANNO : : 1554 :
.S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 48.
Free Graiiunar School, A.D. 1603 or 1604.
5389. Sulph. cast from the matrix, varnished. 2\ X l~ in.
[D.C., H. 70.]
Pointed oval : on a mount a scholar standing, an open
book in the r. h. The background or field replenished with a
sheaf of twelve arrows radiating from the centre, points in
base.
^ LVCERNA PE * DIBVS MEIS * VERBVM TVVM.
— I'salm cwiii. IC5.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 85
5390. Sulph. cast, tinted red. [xxxv. 149.]
5391. Sulph. cast, tinted red. [xlvii. 905.]
L.iing's MS. Catal., No. 306 ; N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools,
vol. ii., p. S96.
SHOREHAM, co. Sussex.
Seal for delivery of Wool and Hides, see No. 1163.
SHREWSBURY, co. Salop.
Bailiffs.
5392. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. i|-
in. [Ixxi. 32.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND. Betw. three oak-trees.
» SIGILLVM : BALLIVORV : SALOPIE.
Beaded borders.
Corporation, a.d. 1425.
5393. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 in. [D.C., G. 264.]
A view of the town, with houses, churches, and a large
church of cruciform plan with tall spire topped with a cross
in the middle, within an embattled wall with four round
towers embattled, and a central round-headed door\vay and
two similar side doorways leading to bridges over the R.
Severn. Over the central doorway a shield of arms :
ExGL.\ND ; on the walls on each side a shield of arms : 1.
diapre, a cross of St. George ; r. three leopards' heads, two
and one, Town of Shrewsbury.
SIGILLU + COMUNE + LIBERTATIS + VILLE + SALOPESBURIE +
FACTU + ANO + ORE + M + GGGC + XXV.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 72 ; [Hugh Owen], Some Aaotinl
of . . . Shrewsbury, iZoZ, frontispiece.
5394. Another, fine. [Ixxi. 30.]
Seal of Arms.
5395. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixxi. 33.]
An ornamental shield of arms: Town of SHREWSBURY,
as in No. 5393. In base, on a scroll the legend : —
VILLA SALOPl/E.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 69.
1 86 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Mattor of Foregate Moitachorum belonging to
Shrewsbury Abbey.
5396. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix or a fine
impression. 2^ X I-j^ in. [D.C., E. 690.]
Pointed oval : a baton, with the ends and centre beaded
and ringed, betw. on the 1. a dexter hand and vested arm,
holding a jewelled pastoral staff in pale, on the r. a dexter
hand and arm vested with a hauberk-sleeve of ring-mail,
holding a drawn broad-sword in pale. In the field two six-
foils, a smaller one, and a quatrcfoil.
» S' C0MMVN6 • D6 ■FFORYAT6 MONACHORVM.
Beaded borders.
[Hugh Owen], Some Account of . . , Shrewsbury, 1808, p. 135 ;
Dugdale, M071. Aitgl., vol. iii., p. 516.
Drapers' Company,
5397. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixxi. 36.]
The Almighty Father, with nimbus and radiant lines round
the head, seated, lifting up the hands in benediction ; on the
lap a staff set obliquely ; across the breast, the word D6US.
Behind, the field replenished with tongues of fire or rays, set
horizontally. The legend following is connected by a line at
the end with the mouth of the Father.
* PATER : DE CELIS : FILI : REDEMPTOR : MVDI : SPIRITUS :
SCI (.w) : SCA : TNITAS : VN'.
Cabled borders.
Snialler Seal or Coiinterseal.
5398. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ixxi. 37.]
The Almighty as in the preceding seal. No. 5397, without
the staff and the name on the breast.
S' FRATNITATIS PANNARIOR D€ SENOPIA .
The letters OR in pannarioriini, and HE in dc are con-
joined.
Free Gratnniar School, a.d. i 798.
5399. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in. [xxxv. 150.]
In a hall, with geometrical pavement, two low pointed
arches on clustered shafts, and an ogee-arched window of
five lights, on the 1., K. EuWAKD VI. presenting the founda-
LOCAL SEALS. 1 87
tion charter of A.D. 1552 to the promoters, Hugh Edwards
and Richard Whitacre.
In base, the inscription in three lines: — fundat • 1552.—
AUCT • AB ELIZABETH ■1571.-REPARAT • 1798 .
In the exergue, on the r., w. BOWLEY • F.
SIGILL ■GVBERNATORVM ET FIDE COMM • LIBERAE
SCHOLAE • GRAMM ■R • EDWARDI • VI • SALOP.
At the commencement of the legend a shield of arms :
three leopards' heads, Town of Shrewsbury, see No. 5393.
5400. Another, [xlvii. 906.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 290 ; N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Scliools,
vol. ii., p. 377-
SOUTHAMPTON, County of.
John Uvedale, Sheriff, a.d. i 387-1 388.
5401. Red sealing-wax, from fine impression. | in.
[xliii. 5.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline, Uvedale, ensigned
with a castle as used in sheriffs' seals. In the field on the r.,
in base the initial letter R. All within a finely carved and
traced gothic panel.
John Gifford, Sheriff, a.d. 1494-5.
5402. Sulph. cast from fine impression, i in. [Ixiv. i l]
A triple-towered castle, embattled walls masoned, on the
portal a shield of arms, couche : ten torteaux, four, three,
two, and one, in pile, GiFFORD. Bctw. the initial letters 1. g.
Cabled border.
Sir John Bruyn or Brune, Sheriff, a.d. 1554-5-
5403. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression, i in.
[Ixiv. 9.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled, narrow round-headed
windows, round-headed portal with portcullis half-down. On
the portal a shield of arms, couche : quarterly, i, 4, a cross
moline, (cf. No. 5401), 2, 3, lozengy, Brune. At the sides two
branches of foliage ; above, two cusps and two leaves slipped.
Another Seal, or a Counterseal.
5404. Sulph. casL | x J in. [Ixiv. 10.]
Oval : upon a triple-towered castle, embattled and with
walls masoned, a shield of arms, couche, lozengy, Brune.
1 88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Royal Seal of Henry V. {f)for the Subsidy on Cloth in
CO. Southampton.
5405. Sulph. cast, i {- in. [Ixiv. 12.]
The king's head, full face, crowned, and collared, betw.
two ostrich feathers labelled.
S ; SVBSIDIVM : PANNORVM : SVTH'T.
Coarse style. For other seals of this class, see Nos. 1060-
1063.
SOUTHAMPTON, co. Southampton.
5406. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2i
in. [Ixiv. 4.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, triangular sail set and
charged with two crosses pattees, embattled stcrn-castlc, side
sweep or rudder, flag and streamers at the mast-head.
SIGILLVM ■VILLe • SVTHAMTONie.
Second Seal.
5407. [13th cent] Sulph. cast of the obv. only. 3^ in.
[D.C., F. 639.]
On the sea a one-masted ship, mainsail furled, embattled
crow's nest, and castles, in the hold a mariner holding a spar
and lifting up the r. h., in the castle at the stern two trumpeters,
flag at the mast-head. In the field a crescent and two
estoiles.
SIGILLVM « COMVNITATIS « SVTHAMTONE : £ » .
Cf. S. Lewis, Topoffr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 119, for a seal very similar, but
with variant details and legend.
5408. Sulph. cast of the 7-ev. only. 3-i in. [l.xiv. 3.]
Three carved gothic niches, with ogee arched canopies,
pinnacled and crocketed, containing the Virgin, crowned,
the Child on the 1. arm, betw. two angels turned towards her,
with expanded wings, swinging censers, tabernaclc-work at
the sides. Background coarsely hatched with diagonal lines.
In base, under a string-course ornamented with ball-flowers,
an arcade of eight round-headed arches containing two lions'
faces, as many fleurs-de-lis, and as many roundles or roses.
« MATGR * VIRGO * D€l « TV ® MISCRERe ® NOBIS «
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 1 19.
Later Seal.
5409. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3} in.
[Ixiv. 6.J
LOCAL SEALS. 1 89
On the sea, a three-masted ship of war, two decks of guns,
fully rigged, sailing to the 1., on the mainsail an ornamental
shield of arms : per fess, three cinquefoil roses, barbed and
seeded, Town of Southampton. Foremast and mainmast
heads carry on the flag the cross of St. George.
:•: « :•: SIGILLVM : COMMVNE : VILL/E : SOVTH AMTONI/E .
Sc-a/ of A rms.
5410. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in.
[Ixiv. 5.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a fess or barrulet betw.
three cinquefoil roses barbed and seeded, for per fess three
roses, Town of Southampton.
^ VILLA <« SVTHAMPTON.
Beaded border.
Official Seal.
5411. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
\\ in. [Ixiv. 8.]
A castle gateway, with two round towers, masoned and
embattled, round-headed portal with portcullis half-down.
In the field above, a rose of five points, from the arms of the
Town of Southampton. In base the legend : — sovthton-
Beaded border.
Mayoralty.
5412. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but slightly
chipped, impression. I| in. [Ixiv. 7.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, with mainsail furled, cm-
battled castles at each end. In the field on the r. an
estoile of six points.
: » SIG' : MAIORITATIS : VILLE : DE : SUTHAMPTON . <»• :
AnotJier Seal.
5413. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped. 2 in. [D.C., G. 263.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship of peculiar style, mainsail
furled, embattled castles at each end ; flag at the bowsprit,
charged with the cross of St. George and with streamers. In
the field over the deck a cinquefoil rose, barbed and seeded,
as in the arms of the Town of Southampton ; on the r. a
crescent ; on the 1. an estoile of si.x points.
: «< SIGILLVM : MAIORATUS ; VILLE : SUTHAMi'TONE BENES (0
igo CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5414. [A.D. 1545.] Red : fine fragments. [Add. ch. 7219.]
Legend wanting.
Bailiffs.
5415. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ X 1 in. [Ixiv. 13.]
Pointed oval : on the sea a one-masted ship with mainsail
furled, rudder at the starboard side.
S' BALLIVOa SVTAMTONie.
Anotlier Seal.
5416. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
li X I in. [Ixiv. 14.]
Pointed oval : apparently a copy of the preceding seal,
No. 5415. In the field on the 1. an estoile of six points.
S' BALLIVORVM SVTHAMTONI6.
The letters AM in Suthamtonie are conjoined.
Provostry.
5417. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped at the edge. \\ x 1^ in. [Ixiv. 15.]
Pointed oval : on the sea a one-masted ship, with mainsail
furled, a cross at the mast-head, rudder at the starboard side.
This appears to be a similar design to that on the seal of the
Bailiffs, No. 5415.
«s S" PRePOtSIJTVRe : SVTHAMTON'.
Another Seal.
5418. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped. i| X \\ in. [Ixiv. 16.]
Pointed oval : this is a copy of the preceding seal, No. 5417,
with the additions in the field of an estoile of six points wavy
on the 1., and a crescent on the r. over the deck.
e= S' . PR6POSITVR6 : SVTHAMTON6.
Anotlier Seal.
5419. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
.slightly chipped. i| X 1 4- in. [Ixiv. 17.]
Pointed oval : a copy of the designs of the two previous seals,
Nos. 5417, 5418, with larger castles at stern and stem. The
position of the estoile and crescent in the field is transposed.
«? S' : PRePOSITVRe : SVTHAMXONe :
LOCAL SEALS. I9I
Staple.
5420. [i3th-i4th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
li in. [D.C., F. 688.]
Within a finely traced and carved gothic rosette of four
pointed and two semicircular lobes, a leopard's face, enraged,
between two fleurs-de-lis at the sides, and four small roses.
» SIGILLUM : OFFICIJ ; STAPULLE (•'■<:) i UILLE i
SUTHAMPTONIJ %
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1088.
Free Grammar School, a.d. 1584?
5421. Red : fine originally, now chipped and injured.
\\ in. [xxxv. 260.]
Ou. Elizabeth, standing, in royal robes, slightly turned to
the 1., in the r. h. an orb, in the 1. h. a sceptre. In the field
on each side, a shield of the Royal Arms of the Queen,
couche, suspended by a looped riband. In base an orna-
mental shield of arms : three eagles displayed, two and one.
Legend on a scroll : —
IN VILLA SOVTH' tSTAJBILIT'
PER • ELIZAB" ■REGIN'. 1584 (i)
5422. Sulph. cast. [Iviii. 25.]
5423. Another. [Ixiv. 23.]
SOUTHWARK, co. Surrey.
St. Olaves Free Grammar School, a.d. 1570.
6424. Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in. [D.C., H. 177.]
A view of the interior of the school, with master seated on
a chair before a table on which is a birch-rod and open book,
before him five scholars. The pavement is flagged with
lozenge-shaped slabs ; the window is of five lights, below it
on a string-course the date : ® ; 1576 . .
© THE SEALE OF YE FREE SCHOOLE OF YE • PARISHONERS
OF ST OLAVES SOVTHW FOVNDED BY Q. EL2.
Car\-ed borders.
St. Mary Overeys or St. Saviour s Free Grammar
School, A.D. 1573.
5426. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i^ in.
[xxxv. 151.]
192 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
In a niche of the style of the Renaissance, with carved
plinth, columns with spiral fluting, and trianijular pediment or
canopy with ornamental back, the master, seated on a chair,
to the r., instructing a class of scholars on the r. Background
partly diapered lozengy. At the sides the initials t. C, for
Thomas Cure, one of the co-founders. In base, a birch-rod.
It SIGILLVM ii SCOLLAE li SANT/E (sfc) li SALVATORIS • 1573 a«
The letters T.^ in santce are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. ii., p. 5S2.
5426. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 903.]
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 293.
5427. Another. [Ixxii. 69.]
SPALDING, CO. Lincoln.
Portreeve.
5428. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-^V in.
[D.C., H. 187.]
A portcullis, chained and ringed ; over it the initial letters
c. R. [Carolus Rex.]
t SIGIL ; OFFICII : PORT : SPALDEN.
Cabled borders.
Free Grammar School, a.d. 1668.
5429. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. 1} in.
[xxxv. 152.]
A shield of arms : on a chief three mallets, a coat founded
on that of three mallets, JOHN Gamlyn or Gamblyn, one of
the co-founders.
* SIG • LIB ■SCHO • GRA • IN : SPALDING • IN ■COM ■LING.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. S43.
5430. Another, [xlvii. 907.]
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 285.
5431. Sulph. cast. [Ixvii. 3l]
LOCAL SEALS. IQJ
STAFFORD, co. Stafford.
First Corporation Seal, also used by the Free Grainiiiar School.
5432. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast, cracked, from fine im-
pression; tinted red. 2 in. [xxxv. 153]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, quatrefoiled
windows, doors thrown back, in the portal a portcullis half-
down. In the field on each side, two lions passant guardant
of England in pale ; in base, in water a fish naiant con-
tourne. All within a carved sixfoil, with trefoiled tracery in
the spandrils, and a trefoil slipped and leaved, attached to the
cusp betw. the lions on each side ; the inner edge ornamented
with ball-flowers.
i! SIGILLVM ii COMUNITATIS is VILLe i^ STAFF0RDI6.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dkt.,\o\. iv., p. 144; Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc,
vol. xii., pi. 32, fig. 4 ; N. Carlisle, Endoweii Grammar Schools, vol. ii.,
p. 491.
5433. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from fine impression,
[xlvii. 908.]
Laing's AfS. Caial., No. 292.
5434. Sulph. cast from cracked impression. [Ixxii. 39.]
5435. Another. [D.C., F. 630.]
Later Seal, A.D. 1826.
5436. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [Ixxii. 40.]
A modern copy of the preceding seal.
« SIGILLVM GOMMUNITATIS VILL/E STAFFORDI/E * 1826.
5437. Another. [D.C., H. 197.]
STAMFORD, co. Lincoln.
5438. [14th cent] Red sealing-wax, from the matrix.
2|in. [xliii. 137.]
The Virgin, with crown, seated in a finely carved niche with
ogee-arched canopy, pinnacled and crocketed, supported on
two side-towers of tabernacle-work enriched with cinquefoil
roses, the Child on the 1. arm. Background at sides diapered
lozengy, with a small cinquefoil in each space. In base, under
a carved ogee-arch with a trefoiled opening in each spandril,
an ecclesiastic kneeling in prayer to the 1.
STAVNFORD * BVRG6NSeS * VIRGO * FVNDVNT * TIBI PRGCeS.
VOL. a. O
194 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The N's reversed.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Peck, History of Stamford, vol. iii., p. 33.
5439. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 909.]
Laing's MS. Cntal., No. 3S5.
5440. Another. [D.C., F. 34.]
Later Seal.
5441. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. 2 in.
[Ixvii. 36.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dc.r., Encl.\ND, sin., chcquy,
Warren. Over the shield two oak-leaves, at each side a
wyvern with a peacock's tail.
SIGILLUM COMMUNE BURGI STAMFORDI/E.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 157.
STAPELHOU HUNDRED, co. Cambridge.
5442. [14th cent] Sulph. cast, i^ in. [Ix. 59.]
Across the field in two lines, the inscription : — stap-ylho
with a sprig of foliage above, and another below it.
S : COM ; CANTeBRVGG :
STOCKPORT, CO. Chester.
5443. [19th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ix. 93.]
On a mount replenished with foliage and flowers an orna-
mental shield of arms : three lozenges betw. nine crosses
crosslet, TOWN OF STOCKPORT. Lewis describes the crosslets
as fitch^es. Over the shield a riband ensigned with a mural
crown, and inscribed — .... CORPORATE . . . POR . . 185 . . .
THE COMMON SEAL OF THE BOROUGH OF STOCKPORT ®
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 1S2.
STOCKTON-ON-TEES, co. Durham.
Corporation.
5444. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i; in.
[Ixii. 93.]
LOCAL SEALS 195
An anchor, lined, surmounted by a castle, embattled and
masoned.
« SIG' : CORP : DE • STOCKTON • IN • COM ; PAL : DUNELM.
S. Lewis, Topo^r. Diet., vol. iv., p. 1S5.
STOKE-COURCY, co. Somerset.
5445. [ 1 2th- 1 3th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxi. 71.]
An embattled tower of four diminishing storeys, walls
masoned, a round tower at each angle, portal with valve
doors closed.
^ SIGILU COMMVNe : BVRGeNSIVM • : • D6 : STOKES ■CVRCI ■: •
SUFFOLK, County of.
Sir SymoNDS d'Ewes, Bart., Slieriff, A.D. 1640.
5446. Red: fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 49 F. i.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled. In
the field above, portion of the base of a shield of arms : three
quatrefoils, two and one, D'EwES.
Edmund Tyrell, Sheriff, a.d. 1774.
5447. Red : very indistinct ; en placard on a broad riband
of yellow silk, -f- in. [Add. ch. 10,518.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, on
each side-tower a dome topped with a flag. At the sides the
initial letters :— E. T. In base the legend : — SUFF.
John Wenveve, Sheriff, a.d. 1784.
5448. Red : fine impression, edge imperfect ; m placard ox\
a tape, i^ in. [Add. ch. 10,519.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, on
each side-tower a dome topped with a flag. Above, on a
wreath, on a nioHnt a bird rising, with a sprig of foliage in its
beak. Crest of Wenyeve ? At the sides the initial letters :—
I. W. In base the legend: — sUFF.
SURREY, County of.
Coroner.
5449. [Modern.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i x ^ in.
[Ixxii. 71J
o 2
196 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a rose, slipped and leaved, ensigned with a royal
crown.
SIGILLVM • CORONATOR • COM • SVRRY.
SUTTON-COLDFIELD, co. Warwick.
Seal of the separate jurisdiction.
5450. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixxiii. 36.]
A double cinqucfoilcd rose, en soleil, barbed and seeded :
one of the royal badges of K. Henry VIII.
t « : SIGILLV » GARDIANI : C S SOGIETAT' J DE :
SVTTON S « COLFYLD.
Cabled border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 250.
TAMWORTH, cos. Warwick and Stafford.
5451. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxii. 54.]
A fleur-de-lis, diapered.
Legend on a riband with wavy ends : —
SIG • BVRGI • DE • TAMWORTH • IN â– COMITAT • WARWIG â–
ET • STAF.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 264.
TAUNTON, CO. Somerset.
5452. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2\
in. [Ixxi. 72.]
A castle of peculiar and elaborate style, having a house of
two storeys, in the middle two flags on the roof, two round
side-towers, each topped with a fleur-de-lis ; outside these, on
an embattled wall, with round-headed arches, on each side a
pastoral staff. In base, a fleur-de-lis bctw. two birds. The
field contains several groups of pellets arranged three by three
in clusters.
© : SIGILLVM : COMMVN6 ■: • BVRGI : TANTONIG.
Beaded borders.
Cf. the seal of Exeter, No. 4919.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 97
TAVISTOCK LIBERTY, co. Devon.
5453. Sulph. cast from the matrix. iJ X ^^ in. [Ixii. 5.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a chief three
escallops, RusSELL, Duke of Bedford. Ensigned with an
earl's coronet of five pearls.
«= ARMA • DNI : LIBERT' • DE • TAVISTOCKE.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 273.
TENTERDEN TOWN AND HUNDRED, co. Kent.
5454. [15th cent.] Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. from
the matrix. 2f in. [Ixvi. 15, 16.]
0. On the waves, a one-masted ship of war, mainsail
charged with the armorial bearings of the shield of arms of
the Clvque-Ports, flag of St. George on the castle at the
stem, round crow's nest. In the field on the 1. a crescent, on
the r. an estoile of eight points. Inner border of the field
partially engrailed.
!* SIGILLUM »< COMUNE «< VILLE «; ET -^ HUNDREDE >^
DE »< TENTERDEN : -«
B. St. Mildred, Patroness of the Church and Town,
crowned, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a pastoral staft',
standing in a carved niche with octagon plan, and with
heavy canopy, and tabernacle-work at the sides ; background
diapered with vertical stripes enclosing rows of quatrefoils ;
on the plinth, or string-course below, the inscription 1 : SCA : 1 :
MILDREDA : I *<. In base, under a depressed arch, carved, with
masonry at the sides, a shield of arms : on a bend betv.-. four
lions' heads erased, enraged, three estoiles, PiLLESDEX ?
^- ORA : PRO NOBIS : BA MILDREDA « ■VT ■DIGNI •
EFFICIA --PMISCOIBa : XPI :
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 814 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., \o\.
ii., p. 27S.
5455. [a.D. 1479.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 16,328.]
Mayor.
5456. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. iJ- in.
[Ixvi. 17.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship of war, the mainsail
charged with the armorial bearings described on the shield
in the previous seal. No. 5454.
SIGILV ■OFFICII • MAIOR • VILLE ■HVNDREDE • DE
TENTERDEN.
198 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Later Seal of the Mayoralty.
5457. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixvi. iS.]
On the sea, a three-masted sliip of war in full sail to the 1.
!S : S' • OFFICII MAIORATVS VIL : ET HVND : DE
TENTERDEN ;
Carved border.
THETFORD, co. Norfolk.
5458. [a.d. 1313.] Mottled-green: originally fine, edge
chipped away. About 2| in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
17,207.]
An embattled castle of elaborate design, the walls diapered
lozengy in a rough manner, keep triple-towered [with a flag
on the topmost tower], on a small side tower on the 1. a
knight with shield of arms and sword, on a similar tower on
the r. [a trumpeter]. Thirteenth century style of work.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Blomcficid, History of Norfolk, vol. ii., p. 134; Add. MS. 23,014,
f. 70 b.
Second state.
5459. Suljjh. cast from the matri.x, which has been re-
touched with deep outlines. 2;; in. [Ixix. 46.]
This shows many details of the architecture wanting in the
previous seal. The shield of the knight is ornamented with a
frctty device.
SIGILLVM • COMMVNe ■BVRG6NGIVM ■DE ■THEFORD ■"sj^ •
Beaded borders.
Cf. S. Lewis, TopOi^r. Did., vol. iv., p. 2S7.
Second Seal.
5460. [a.d. i66i.] Red: cracked and imiierfect â– in.
[Add. ch. 2.^,245.]
A triple-towered castle, charged with a shield of arms : per
pale, de.v., three lions passant guardant in pale, in chief a
label of three points, TllliTKORD OK Batlshall, .y/«., chcquy,
Tm:TK(.)Ki) Canon.s.
SIGILLVM • B THETFORD.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 99
TONBRIDGE, co. Kent.
A Doubtful Seal or Counterseal.
5461. Sulph. cast. 4 in. [Ixii. 94.]
A rebus, consisting of a tu?t surmounted by the letter T,
and below it the word brvge. In the field, a sprig and two
slipped leaves.
Free Grammar Sehool, A.D. 1552.
5462. Sulph. cast from bent impression, if in. [Ixvi.
19.]
A shield of arms : a fess raguly betw. three boars' heads
couped, Sir Andrew Judde, knt, founder.
SIGILLVM • GVBER • LIBER/E • SCOL/E • ANDRE/t • JVDDE â–
MIL'.
Carved border.
TORRINGTON, or CHIPPING TORRINGTON,
CO. Devon.
5463. [Early 1 5th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
l-iVin. [Ixii. II.]
On waves, a fleur-de-lis of elegant proportions, betw. two
small text letters V, and two very small crosslets. The upper
part of the border of the field is cusped or engrailed with ten
points, eight of which are enriched with clusters of three
pellets each.
: SIGILLD : GOE • DE • GHIPYNGTORITON : COM : DEVON.
The legend is preceded by a leopard's face, enraged. The
letters DE, in de and Devon, are conjoined
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet, vol. iv., p. 324.
Borough.
5464. Sulph. cast from the matrix. | in. [l.xii. 12.]
Design similar to that of the preceding seal. Two large
and two small crosslets in the field.
« BOROUGH * OF GREAT TORRINGTON.
TOTNES, CO. Devon.
5465. Sulph. cast from fine, but cracked, impression. 2; in.
[Ixii. 18.]
200 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A triple-towered castle, masoned and domed, the side-
towers topped with a knob, portcullis half-down. In the field
on each side, a key. Background diapered with foliage.
« SIGILLUM * CGMUNITAT' « MAGNE * TOTTONIE «<
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iv., p. 326.
Mayor.
5466. [15th cent.J Sulph. cast from chipped and indistinct
impression, i^ in. [Ixii. 17.]
On a mount, a castle, with embattled tower and walls,
round-headed doorway with portcullis up, side towers spired ;
in the field on each side, a beacon.
SIGILLUM : OFFICIJ : MAIORATUS . TOTTONIE.
TRELLECK, co. Monmoiith.
5467. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression, i^ in.
[Ixii. 19.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, Clare. Above the
shield a trefoiled sprig, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. a mullet
with wavy points.
^ S' : COMMVNITATIS : BVRGI ■D€ TRILL'.
Inner border beaded.
5468. Another. [D.C., F. 340.]
TRURO, CO. Cornivall.
5469. [18th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixi. 26.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : the base wavy,
thereon a ship of three masts under sail, on each top-mast a
banner of St. George, on the waves in base two fishes naiant
in pale, Town of Truro.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 336.
TUTBURY HONOUR, cos. Stafford, Derby, etc.
5470. [a.I>. 173-] Red: en placard on a label. i^
X I in. [Wol. ch. xi. 60.]
Oval : on a torse or wreath a hunting-horn of the Honour
stringed and garnished, Crest of Agakd ; surmounted by a
LOCAL SEALS. 20I
shield of arms: per pa\c, eiex., i, 4. FRANCE (modern), 2, 3,
England, for Henry IV. ; sin., vair or vaire, Ferrars.
Motto in the field above : — EFFIGIS CORNV.
For a description of the horn and shield of arms, sec Shaw, History of
Staffordshire, vol. i., p. 44.
TWYNHAM, CO. Southampton.
5471. [Late 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2 in. [Ixiv. 30.]
Our Lord, with cruciform nimbus, seated on a throne in a
car\-ed niche, with cinquefoiled arch crocketed and tabernacle-
work of two orders at the sides ; lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a book. The base masoned ; field at
the sides diapered lozengy.
S' : COMVN6 : VILLG : XPI : eCCLie : 06 : TWYNHAM.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 421.
Anotlier Seal.
5472. Sulph. cast from a matrix. [Ixiv. 31.]
This appears to be an unfinished copy of the previous seal.
No. 5471, with slight variations.
No legend.
WALLINGFORD, co. Berks.
5473. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matri.x in
possession of the corporation. 2 J in. [Iviii. 55.]
A king, (perhaps intended to represent Edward the
Confessor, in whose reign Wallingford became a royal
prescriptive borough,) in plate armour with helmet, chapcau ;
crest a lion of Engl.\ND statant guardant crowned, the tail
e.xtended ; sword chained to neck, shield of arms : quarterly
I, 4, France (modern), 2, 3, England ; riding a caparisoned
horse at full speed to the r. over a ford, in allusion to the
name of the town. In the field, over the horse's neck, the
letter c, under the neck, the letter jj.
SIGILLUM «!*»k*/w««<«/«« COMUNE w * DE
»!*«••»«•**'* WALLINGFORD *■*«'«
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 368.
202 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Later Seal.
5474. [iSthcent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if x i^
in. [lix. 7l]
Oval : an oval shield of arms elegantly carved : a portcullis,
chained and ringed.
« THE • SEAL • OF • THE ■BOROUGH • OF • WALLINGFORD.
WALSALL, CO. Stafford.
5475. [Late 15th cent] Sulph. cast from a fine impression,
or the matrix. i| in. [Ixxii. 55.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3,
England, for Henry V. or VI. ? ensigned with an open coro-
net of five fleurs-de-lis. Supporters, two lions sejant guardant
tails flory interlinked in base.
S' COE MAIORIS Z COMUNITATIS VILLE DFJI REG' DE WALSAL.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iv., p. 372.
WANGFORD, or WAYNFORD HUNDRED, co. Suffolk.
5476. [15th cent] Sulph. cast i in. [Ixxii. 2 l]
Across the field in two lines the legend hundr DE
WAYNFORD. Over the legend a crown flcury of three points
with a cusp in the field on each side. Below the legend a
third cusp from which spring two slipped trefoils.
• S : REGIS : IN : COMIT' . SUFF .
ArchcEol. Jouni., vol. xi., 31.
WANTAGE, or WANTING, co. Berks.
Seal of the Town Lands for tlie Free Grammar
Sclwol, A.D. 1598.
5477. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. I J in.
[xxxv. 154.]
On the r. a man, standing turned to the 1., with hat and
tunic, giving a coin to a beggar, kneeling, and holding out his
hat to receive it ; on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers.
LOCAL SEALS. 20-?
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Outer circle: — ^ THE + SEALE + OF + THE + TOWNE +
LANDES + OF + WANTING.
Inner circle : — B ARKS. The letters alternating with a
Bourchier knot, above and below, and a water-bouget on each
side.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 43 ; W. N. Clarke,
Paroch. Topogr. of tlie Hund. of Wanting, 1824, p. 1S4.
5478. Another, [xlvii. 915.]
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 270.
WAREHAM. CO. Dorset.
5479. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixii. 58.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a crescent enclosing an
estoile of si.x points bet^v. three fleurs-de-lis reversed. Town
OF Wareham.
^ SIGILLVM : VILL/E : & : BVRGI : DE WAREHAM.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 386.
WARWICK, CO. Warwick.
5480. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, or
the matrix. 2-L in. [Ixxiii. 35.]
A castle, with masoned and embattled wall, round side-
towers with tall round-headed windows and battlements, and
circular wall masoned and embattled in base. The central
tower or keep is of peculiar form, and is charged with a shield
of arms : a bar, betw. in chief three crosslets, in base chequy
a chevron. This is a compound coat, the chief referring to
Beauchamp, and the base to GuY, Earl of Warwick.
On each side of the central tower a spire topped with a cross.
On each of the side-towers a watchman, half-length, blowing
a horn ; that on the 1. has the appearance of being double.
The doorway has a pointed arch. In the field on the 1. an
estoile of six points, on the r. a crescent, each betw. two small
pierced sixfoils in pale.
S! SIGILLVM COMMVNITATIS • WARWYCHI6 /«
At the end of the legend, on the sprig a small bird.
Carved borders.
S. Lf.vis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 396.
204 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WELLS, CO. Somerset.
5481. [13th cent.] Recent impressions in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 2-i in. With marks of the studs used for
steadying the two sides, [xxxv. 364 A. B.]
0. The city of Wells represented by a bridge of three
round-headed arches and with houses upon it ; behind are
five niches with round-headed arches, the two outside niches
containing doors, the central one, a man standing ; over them
four towers. Over these Our Lord, half-length, with cruciform
nimbus, issuing from clouds, betw. the sun as a human head,
full-face, surrounded by an invccked nimbus, on the 1., and the
crescent moon, as a head in profile, on the r.
SIGILLUM i COMMVNe ! BVRGl ; WGLLIC i V£^
B. In base, a zvell or fountain with water issuing thereout,
in which is a pike or lucy naiant to the r. and a crane
pecking it on the r. Over the well, on a mount a tree of
elaborate design with twisted branches and large trefoilcd
leaves. On the foliage and in the field are eight birds of
varying sizes.
e= ANDRgA : FAMVLOS : MORG : TVGRe i TVOS \i^
Beaded borders.
Small Seal.
5482. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i ,'„ x i
in. [Ixxi. 75.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : per fe.ss in
base three ivells two and one, masoned, in chief a tree issuant
from the fess line, CiTV OF Wells.
HOC FONTE DERIVATA COPIA IN PATRIAM POPULUMQUE RUIT.
Cf. Horat. Cann. iii., 6, 19.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 418. *
Steward's Office.
5483. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ii in.
[Ixxi. 74.]
A tree with five small birds on the branches. In base, a
well with a pike naiant, and two birds pecking at it.
» S' OFFICII SGNeSCALLI COMVNITATIS BVRGl WCLLie.
Inner border carved.
LOCAL SEALS. 205
WENLOCK, CO. Salop.
5484. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in.
[l.x.xi. 3S.]
In three niches with carved canopies, the Trinity, betw. on
the 1., St. Milburga, Patroness of the town and abbc}-,
standing crowned, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. an ornamental
pastoral staff, at her feet a lion or other animal sejant ; on
the r., St. Michael the Archangel, with expanded wings, shield
charged with a cross, and sword, in combat with the Dragon.
In base, on herbage under three round-headed arches, as
many shields of arms : centre, a lion rampant, ROGER DE
Montgomery, benefactor; 1., a stag tripping; r., a chevron
betw. three blackamoors' heads, Wenlock. In the field
outside the niches, on the 1., a stag's head erased and the
legend ROG', on the v., a crutch or bracket and the legend
HOLA.
* SIGILLUM : GOMUNE : BURGI : DE : WENLOK ;
Cabled borders.
S. Lems, Topogr. Diet.., vol. iv., p. 425.
WESTBURY, CO. Wilts.
5485. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. if x i|
in. [Ixxiii. 87.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, a cross, alternately
fleury and patonce, within a bordure charged with twenty
lioncels rampant, all counterchanged. Town OF Westbury.
Background coarsely hatched.
^ SIGILLVM Si MAIORIS » ET » BVRGEN » DE Ss WESTBVRIE.
Carved border, with four flowers in cross.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iv., p. 428.
WESTMINSTER, co. Middlesex.
Seals of the Statute Staple, see Nos. 1095-1 106.
WEYMOUTH, including MELCOMBE-REGIS,
CO. Dorset.
Common Seal of Melcombe Regis.
5486. [Early 14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
or the matrix. \\ in. [Ixii. 59.]
2o6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
An ancient ship, with starboard rudder on the r., single
mast with embattled crow's nest and two castles, at each
end a fir-tree or sprig. In the field on each side of the
mast a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant, LEON,
2, 3, a triple-towered castle, CASTILE, in reference to King
Edward II., in whose time the town attained importance.
© SIGILLVM : COMVNie : D6 MeLOOMA :
Mayoralty of Melcombe- Regis.
5487. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^- in.
[Ixii. 60.]
A shield of arms of ENGLAND, suspended by a hanked
strap betw. two floral devices.
» SIGILL' ■MAIORATVS ■VILL' ■D' MeLCOVB REG'.
Town of Weymouth and Melconibe-Regis.
5488. [i/th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixii. 61.]
A shield of arms : on the waves of the sea in base, a ship
of three masts tackled and rigged, on the fore and mizen
masts two square banners, on the first three lions passant
guardant, in pale, ENGLAND ; on the second, quarterly, i, (4),
a lion rampant, 2, (3), a castle, (the 3rd and 4th left blank),
for Edward II., see the preceding seal, No. 54S6. On the
hull of the vessel an escutcheon, per fess, in chief three
chevrons, in base as many lions passant guardant in pale,
United Towns of Weymouth and Melcombe-Regis.
© SIGILLVM tt WILLE ft DE 6 WAYMOTH li ET 6
MELCOMBE 6 REGIS.
Beaded borders.
Mayor of Weymouth and Melcombe-Regis.
5489. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixii. 64.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a bridge of three arches,
masoned and double embattled, standing in the sea, in chief
an escutcheon bearing in chief three chevronels, in base as
many lions passant guardant in pale, cf No. 54S8.
^ SIGILLVM » MAYIOR ("<) Ss DE a WAYMOTH d ET »
MELCOMBE tt REGIS.
Beaded borders.
Anotfier Seal.
5490. [17th cent.] .Sulph. cast from fine impression, i^
in. [Ixii. 62.]
LOCAL SEALS. 207
An ornamental shield of arms : a bridge of three arches,
faintly masoned and double embattled, standing in the sea,
in chief an escutcheon bearing three lions passant guardant
in pale.
?! WAYMOVTH « AND * MELCOMBE « REGIS «
Carved borders.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iv., p. 444.
Another Seal.
5491. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. li in.
[Ixii. 63.]
A shield of arms as in the preceding .seal, No. 5490. Bctw.
three cherubim.
« WAYMOVTH AND MELCOMB REGIS.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 444.
Adtniralty of Melccmbe-Regis.
First Seal.
5492. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
lil in. [D.C., H. 175.]
A three-masted rigged ship of war on the sea, yards set
obliquely, sails furled, beacon or crow's nest on the maintop, on
the foremast a flag charged with the cross of St. George, the
other masts bear each a plain flag. On the mainmast a shield
of arms, as described in No. 5488.
No legend.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iv., p. 442.
Later Seal for Weymouth and Melcombe-Regis.
5493. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in.
[Ixii. 65.]
A three-masted rigged ship of war on the .sea, fore and
mizen yards set obliquely and sails furled, main-sail set,
charged with the armorial bearings described in the previous
seal. No. 5489. Each mast toi)pcd with a cross and flag,
and having a round-top garnished with handspikes. The
anchor is hanging over the bows. Figure-head, a dragon's
head.
SIGILLVM « ADMIRALIS A DE * WAYMOUTH ft ET ji
MELCOMBE Ji REGIS.
Inner border cabled, outer border beaded.
208 CATAT.OGUE OF SEALS.
WIGAN, CO. Lancaster.
5494. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixvi. 43.]
A church-like building, perhaps a town hall, with central
spire topped with a cross, betw. two trees.
«! SIGILLUM ; De : WYGAN.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 468.
Later Seal.
5495. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
2 X H in- [l>^vi. 44.]
Oval : a church-like building, with square windows, bell-
tower in centre, and at the gables, on the 1. a knob, on the r.
a flag ; set on an arcade of three round-headed arches, with
a half-arch on each side. In foreground a cross on four
steps.
: Ss t SIGILLVM . COMVNE VILL/E ET BVRGI DE WIGAN.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 468.
WILTON, CO. Wilts.
5496. [Late 14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix, i^ X \W in. [xxxix. 52.]
Pointed oval : a shrine, elegantly ornamented, in a canopied
shrine. Above it an angel, swinging a censer, and a shield of
arms of ENGLAND. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage and flowers. In base, under a round-headed arch
with masonry at the side, a female figure, half-length, with
cap and mantle, praying. Inner border of the field en-
grailed.
<« SIGILLU A^ GOMUNE >» BURGENS' ji/< DE a^ WILTON «<â–
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 479.
5497. Sulph. cast from injured impression, [xlvii. 919.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 387.
Mayoralty.
5498. [Late 14th cent.] Recent impression in red wax,
from the matrix. I-^ in. [xxxiv. 53.]
LOCAL SEALS. 209
The coronation of the Virgin, in a carved niche with triple
canopy and tabernacle-work at the side. Over the canopy a
shield of arms : ENGLAND.
S : MA'ORITATIS : BURG DE WILTON.
The letters DE, ol de, are conjoined.
5500. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [lx.\iii. '&^P\
WILTSHIRE.
Robert Dvnley, Sheriff, a u. 1392.
5501. Brown : very imperfect, and injured by pressure.
I in. [Harl. ch. 49 G. 13.]
A shield of arms, couche to the left : a fess (or two bars),
in chief two mullets, Dyneley, surmounted by a triple-
towered castle, betw. the initial letters : R. D. On each side
of the shield a small sprig of foliage.
Seal for the subsidy on cloth, see No. 1062.
WINCHELSEA, co. Sussex.
5502. [Late 13th cent] Pale-brown wax, varnished a
dark-brown colour : chipped. 3I in. [Egert. ch. 396.]
0. On waves, a one-masted ship, with mainsail furled on
the yard, a mariner climbing up the rigging, castle at the fore
and stern embattled ; in the forecastle, which is on the r., a flag,
on the castle at the stern two trumpeters, and below them,
under a pointed arch, the steersman directing the side rudder,
three mariners on board hauling ropes. In the field a shield
of arms : ENGLAND ; above the yard on the 1. a crescent, on
the r. an estoile.
SIGILLVM : BARONVM : DOMINI : RGGIS :
ANGLie: 06 :WINCHGLLESG :
li. An elaborate design representing on waves in base a
tower of two storeys. In the lower storey, the pointed arched
doorway is open and contains an ecclesiastic, seated, to the r.
and a suppliant, with hands uplifted in prayer before him, on
the r. This subject appears to have been impressed deepiv by
a moveable and separate part of the matrix. Above, in the
second storey, a narrow rectangular window, also apparently
impressed by a moveable matrix, a saint standing full-length,
holding a palm-branch. Over this, an angular embattle(l
tower, on which is a banner-flag charged with three chevrons,
and also a watchman, half-length to the 1., holding a lantern.
VOL. IL " I-
2IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Before him, on the 1. in the field a shield of arms of ENGLAND.
On each side of this tower, in base, are houses representing
the town of Wiiichelsea. On the 1. h. side of the tower two
gothic niches with pointed arches, canopies pinnacled and
crocketed, on that on the 1. a bird, behind the other a tall
spire, pinnacled and crocketed, and topped with a cross.
The two niches contain on the r. St. GiLES, seated to the 1.,
with a fawn leaping up to him, and a tree, on the 1. a
huntsman with a bow in the 1. and a horn in the r. h., and a
tree, from moveable matrices. On the r. h. side of the tower
tliree gothic niches with pointed arches, canopies pinnacled
and crocketed, and behind the middle niche a tall spire.
These three niches contain a representation of TllOMAS
Becket's martyrdom. This also appears to be from a moveable
matrix. Cf. Nos. 1373, 1374 and 1377 in Vol. I., Plate ix. ;
26<S8, 2799, and 4061.
Legend on a bevelled edge indistinct in places, but, when
perfect, it reads in two rhyming hexameter verses : —
i^ eGlDIO : THOM6 : LAVDVM : PL€BS : CANTICA : -PM€ :
Ne : SIT : IN : ANGARIA : GREX : SVVS : AMNE : VIA.
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, pp. 814, 815.
5503.
[a.d.
1329]
Green :
fine fragments. [Add. ch.
20,166.]
5504.
[A.D.
1342.]
Green :
fine fragment. [Add. ch.
20,174.]
Second
Seal.
5505.
[14th
cent.]
Green :
fine originally, now cracked
and chipped, and drilled with a large hole at the top for
suspension. [L. ii.]
p. As before.
U. A close copy of the rev. of the preceding seal with some
slight differences of measurement. The figures in the move-
able parts of the central tower are differently designed, and
on the 1., in the place of the huntsman, the figures of St.
Giles and the fawn have been repeated. The depths of the
parts which are from moveable matrices in the first seal, here
are much less, and the designs are probably not separable.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, pi. p. 782, p. 815 ; Add. MS. 6331,
f. 142, fig. 6 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 493.
5506. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
" brass matri.x in possession of Mr. Dean, i Upper Wimpolc
Street, nth April, 1S32." [xxxv. 92.]
5507. Sulph. cast. [Ixxii. 112.]
LOCAL SEALS. 211
Mayoralty.
5508. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixxii. ICX).]
A shield of arms : ClNQUE PORTS, see No. 4SS5. Bctw.
three vvyverns.
© : SIGILLUM : « : MAIORATUS : -^ : VILLE : «i : DE : « :
WYNCHELSE :
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, pi. p. 772, fig. 7.
Seal 0/ the Ports of Winchclsea, Rye, and .
5509. [a.D. 1366.] Green : fine, but very imperfect.
About I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,189.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lo;^engy, a fleur-de-lis.
Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
[PJORTVBJ ■D6 • WYNCHILSE ■RY
WINCHESTER, cp. Soiithajtipton.
Mayoralty.
5510. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
I in. [.xxxvii. 20.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway, out of each side tower a dcmi-lion rampant,
with the paw placed on a central pinnacle topped with a
cross.
SIGILLVM • MAIORATUS • WINTONIE.
Seal " pro recognitionc debitorum," see No. 1089.
Seal for delivery of wool and hides, see No. 11 64.
Winchester College of Si. Mary, A.D. 1 387.
5511. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 in. [D.C., F. Jjl]
Pointed oval : in two niches with canopies, on the r. St.
Paul, seated with sword and book, on the 1. St. Peter with
key and book. Over these, in a niche with pinnacled and
crocketed canopy betw. two carved and lower canopies, the
Annunciation of the Virgin, with a lily-flower growing in a pot
betw. the Virgin on the r., standing, and the archangel Gabriel,
with wings expanded, kneeling, on the 1., holding a scroll in-
scribed : — AUE MARIA. On the tabernacle-work at the sides,
two shields of arms : two chevroncls betw. three roses. Bishop
William of VVvkkiiam. The plinth or string-course, below
the niche, is inscribed ; — wiKEHM ■EPS • FUDATOR. In base
P 2
212 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
under a carved round-headed arch, the bishop-founder, half-
length, with mitre and pastoral staff, in prayer. On each
side, in a round-headed window, a half-length figure in
prayer, with nimbus. Outside, on each side a slipped rose.
SIG' : COE : COLLEGM : VOCATI : SCE : MARIE : GOLLEGIE • OF •
WYNCHESTRE : PPE : WYNTON.
Cf. the seal of New College, Oxford, No. 5275.
WINDSOR, CO. Berks.
5512. [Late 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2J- in. [Iviii. 57.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled. In the
field on each side a shield of arms : 1., Engl.vxd for Edward
I. ; r. per pale, dex., England dimidiated, si/i., per fess, in
chief Leon, in base CASTILE, for Ou. ELEANOR OF CASTILE,
being a dimidiation of her whole shield of quarterly Leon and
Castile.
s' 8 commvnc s bvrg6nsivm s wynd'lsorie.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 513.
Mayor of the Borough of New Windsor.
5513. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Iviii. 58.]
A castle in base, embattled and surmounted by three
towers, the middle tower or keep of two storeys. In the
centre over the castle a stag's head cabossed, and having betw.
the antlers a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE,
(modern), 2, 3, England ; on the 1. in the field, the letter
W, on the r., B. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage.
SIGILLU MAIORIS BURGI DE NOVA WYNDESORE.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 507.
Windsor Castle.
5514. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from mould. i| in.
[xxxvi. 175.]
A stag's head cabossed, having betw. the antlers a triple-
towered cpstle, masoned and embattled, with round-headed
portal. Inner edge cusped.
• SIGILLVM : CASTRI : DE : WYNDESORE.
LOCAL SEALS. 2I3
College Seal, ad causas.
5515. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from somewhat indistinct
impression. 2\ X i^ in. [lix. 72)-\
Pointed oval : within a cusped border a shield of arms : a
cross of St. George. Encircled by a garter inscribed with the
motto of the Order.
HONY • SOIT • QE • MAL • I • PENSE.
The whole upheld by an angel descending from clouds,
with expanded wings. Above the angel an uncertain design,
perhaps an Agnus Dei.
.. SIGILLVM : COLLEGII : DE : WYNDESORES : AD : CAUSAS.
WIRKSWORTH, co. Derby.
Free Gratnntar Sc/iool, c. A.D. 1565.
5516. Sulph. cast tinted red, from a cracked mould made
from the matrix. 2f X i^ in. [xxxv. 155.]
Oval : the founder, Anthony Gell of Hopton, Esq., standing
with the r. h. raised, in the 1. h. a glove, and wearing flat cap,
academical gown, and ruff collar. In base, a carved shield of
arms : three mullets in bend, (pierced and counterchanged),
Gell. Crest, on a wreath a greyhound statant.
Legend on a raised band : —
* : IMAGO : ANTHONII : GELL : SS « : DE : HOPTON : ARMIGERI.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 239.
5517. Another, [xlvii. 916.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 276.
5518. Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 74.]
WISBECH, CO. Cambridge.
5519. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[xlvii. 920.]
In a double niche of late style, with triangular pediments
and turned columns, full-length figures of St. Peter with
nimbus, book, and key on the 1., and St. Paul with nimbus,
sword, and book on the r. The background of the seal
replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage.
$ SIGILLVM 5 COMMVNE S ^ INHABITANCIVM 5 VILLE 9
DE i> WISBECHE.
Laing's M.S. Catal., No. 3S6 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 533.
214 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5520. Another, fine. [Ix. 6i.]
5521. Another, from an impression injured in parts by
pressure. [D.C., H. 48.]
Mayor, A.D. 1740.
5522. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in. [Ix. 62.]
Two keys with ornamental handles, in saltire, wards in
chief; betw. the figures of the date 174, in chief, o in base.
Beaded border.
Privy Seal of the Mayor.
5523. Sulph. cast from the matrix. -J in. [Ix. 63.]
Two keys in saltire, as in the preceding seal.
Town Clerk.
5524. Sulph. cast from the matrix. | x -f in. [Ix. 64.]
Oval : on a carved shield, two keys in saltire, as before.
Legend on a buckled strap : —
BOROUGH OF WISBECH.
Castle.
Used by Sir yohn Colvile, Governor, a.d. 1409.
5525. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, (from the
matrix belonging to C. R. Colvile, Esq., i860.) I in. [xxxix.
58.]
A castle with two side towers and a keep of three towers,
masoned and embattled, the windows of a peculiar quatrefoiled
shape.
jw SIGILLVM «< «< CASTRI /« DE a^ WISEBECH *<
Beaded borders.
WOKINGHAM, co. Berks.
5526. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast. | in. [lix. 74.]
An acorn, slipped and leaved.
WOKINGHAM.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol iv., p. 535.
WOLVERHAMPTON, co. Stafford.
5527. [Mcjdcrn.] Recent proof impression in red scaling-
wu.s: from the matrix. 2\ in. [xliv. 155.]
LOCAL SEALS. 21 5
Within a canxd quatrefoil, and on a back-ground re-
plenished with sprigs of trefoiled foliage, an allegorical shield
of arms : on a clievron, betw. two cressets in chief and the
" Wolverhampton cross " in base, an escutcheon charged with a
saltire, on a canton a cross charged with a key. Behind the
shield a mace and sword in saltire surmounted with a mural
crown, and over them a Stafford knot. In base, two keys of
St. Peter, patron saint of the town, with handles interlinked,
upright in fess, on a scroll inscribed : — e tenebris oritur
LUX. On each side a shield of arms : 1., Edward the Con-
fessor, ensigned with an antique crown of five points ; r.
quarterly i, 4, barry of eight, a cross flory, GOWER, 2, 3, three
leaves, Levesox, ensigned with a coronet of five leaves. The
heraldic colours on the three shields arc indicated in the usual
manner.
# THE : SEAL : OF : THE : MAYOR : ALDERMEN : AND :
BURGESSES : OF : THE : BOROUGH : OF : WOLVERHAMPTON.
WORCESTER, co. Worcester.
5528. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix ; chipped.
2tV in. [D.C., F. 635.]
A peculiar and irregular view of the cathedral, with central
spire topped with an orb and cross, round-headed doorway
with hinged folding doors closed, two spires with large crosses,
two with small crosses and three storeys of arcaded work. In
base a round wall, embattled and masoned.
SIGILLVM ; C0MMVM6 : CIVIVM : WIGORNIG â– *<
Beaded borders.
Valentine Green, History of Worcester, vol ii., p. 113; S. Lewis,
Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 563.
5529. Another, fine. [Ixxiv. 4.]
Seal of the Statute Merchant, see No. 1094.
WYCOMBE, HIGH-WYCOMBE, or CHIPPING-
WYCOMBE, CO. Buckingham.
5530. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[lix. S5-J
A swan rising, with expanded wings, ducally gorged,
chained and ringed, Buckixghanl
BVRGVS • DE ■CHEPINGE • WICOMBE ■IN ■COM •
BVCK *•.■*■.«
Carved borders.
2l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
5531. Siilph. cast from the matrix. l| X H in-
Oval : a swan, as before.
•a. BVRGVS DE CHEPPING WYCOMBE IN COM BVCK.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iv., p. 5S4.
YARMOUTH, /. of Wight, co. Southampton.
5532. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1,^ in.
[Ixiv. 35.]
On the sea, a three-masted ship of war, sails furled.
^ S . COMMV •:■HG •:• DC •:• €R6: MVe /w «i
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., vol. iv., p. 591.
YARMOUTH, co. Norfolk.
5533. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the obv. only of the
matrix, which appears to be very much worn, a-j-j^ in. [Ixix.
6l]
0. On the waves, with three fishes (herrings ?) naiant, two
and one, a ship of one mast, with embattled crow's-nest, and
castle, two sailors on the yard, furling the main-sail, trumpeter
in the castle on the r., and below him the steersman governing
the rudder, one mariner on board hauling a rope.
SIGILLVM : GOMVNITATIS : D6 : GCRNeMVTHA :
5534. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. [D.C., E. 50.]
H. St. Nicholas, the Archbishop, patron saint of the town
and parish, seated on a carved bench, with mitre, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. Feet on
a projecting foot-board. On each side a flying angel, with
flowing drapery and expanded wings, swinging a censer.
®> O : PASTOR : V6R€ : TIBI : SVBI6CTIS : MISeRGRG «< »
W. Boys, History of .Sandwich, vol. ii., p. 774, fig. 1; S. Lewis, Topogr.
Did., vol. iv., p. 593.
Baihffs.
5535. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-^ in.
[Ixix. 62.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship of war, round-top and
pennon, flag at the peak, charged with a cross of St.
LOCAL SEALS. 2i;
George, flag at stern with arms of the Cinqueports, main-
sail set, charged with the Royal Arms OF England used in
the fifteenth century, viz., quarterly, I, 4, France (modern),
2, 3, England. Anchor hanging over the side. The field
replenished with flowers and foliage, wheatears, etc.
IHC >^ © SIGILLUM A« ® OFFICIJ «< ® BALLIUOR *< ®
VILLE « ® MAGNE «< ® JERNEMUTH »< ®
Coloured drawing in Add. MS. 23,023, f. 159 i (Blomefield's Norfolk).
5536. [a.D. 1522.] Red: only a fragment of the central
part. [Add. ch. 14,967.]
VILL
Comptroller, or the Herring Cliamber.
5537. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 1 in. [xxxv. 177.]
A shield of arms : a herring hauriant in pale, contourne.
Within a pointed trefoil.
S' • OFIC : COT ROTULAT 1 : NAUE : ZERNMUTH.
Cabled borders.
Coloured drawing in .-Vdd. MS. 23,023, f. 131 (Blomefield's Norfolk).
YEOVIL, CO. Somerset.
5538. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-i- in.
[D.C., G. 43-]
In a carved niche, of late style, with trefoiled canopy
pinnacled and crocketed, St. John Baptist, patron saint of
the church and town, standing on a corbel, the Agnus Dei
on a plaque in the 1. h., and pointing to it with the r. h. In
the field on each side, a conventional tree.
« SIGILLUM : COMUNITATIS + UILLE_+ DE + YEUELE +
FACTUM + IN + HONORE + SCI + lOHIS.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 597.
5539. Another. [Ixxi. 79.]
YORK, County of.
Richard Hastynges, Sheriff, a.d. 1426.
5540. Dark-green : imperfect and indistinct. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 16,911.]
2l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, coucli^ : a maunch, HASTINGS. Over the
shield, a castle or gateway betw. two side towers. In the
field on each side, a .sprig.
Cabled border.
Robert Constable, Sheriff, a.d. 1461.
5541. Dark-green : a fragment. About \ in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 16,952.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled, round-headed portal,
portcullis half-down. In the field on each side an initial, that
on the r. wanting, on the 1. b.
YORK, CO. York.
5542. [a.d. IIOO-II08.] Dark-green: fine, cracked and
imperfect at the edges. 2^ in. App. by closely woven bobbin,
faded colours. [Add. ch. 10,636.]
0. A triple-towered castle of peculiar and archaic design,
the wall diapered lozengy with embattled parapet, the towers
embattled, each of the two at the sides having an arcade and
gallery under the parapet, and being attached to the central
tower by a flying buttress also embattled ; the central tower
is enriched with lattice work or carved work in small squares
betw. the battlements and the arcade, and below its arcade
down to the base.
© [SnCILLVM : 6GL'6 : SANCGTI : PETJRI : GAT
6BORAG ....
li. St. Peter, patron of the cathedral and city, standing
with nimbus, in the r. h. two keys over the shoulder, in the
1. h. a long cross and banner flag.
^ SIGILLVM • GIVIVM • CBORACI • FIDGLeS • R[eG]lS.
Figured from this impression, when not so imperfect as it now is, in
Drake, Eboracum, appendix, pi. p. ci., fig. xxiii. ; cf. also ib., p. 313, and
pi. p. 381, fig. I.
Second Seal.
5543. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast of the ohv. and rev. from
fine impression. 2-^ in. [Ixxv. 22, 23.]
0. A triple-towered castle of elaborate design, with em-
battled keep masoned and embattled ; the towers with
pointed roofs, ornamental tiles or shingles, and each side
tower topped with a flag split into three streamers, round-
headed doorway in each tower, at each side a projecting
stage, or bracket, also embattled.
'S ; SIGILLVM ; GIVIVM : eBORAGI
LOCAL SEALS. 219
li. St. Peter, standing on a carved bracket, in the r. h. two
long keys with interlinked handles, over the shoulder, in the
1. h. a banner flag, with three streamers, topped with a cross.
On each side, on a bracket, an angel standing with expanded
wings, and nimbus, holding a tall candle in a candlestick.
Each of the brackets is united to the central one by a round-
headed arch on which is a double fleur-de-lis.
* . : S' • BTI ; PETRI ; PRINCIPIS ■; • APOSTOLOR'.
Beaded borders.
Drake, Eboracum, pi., p. 381, fig. I.
Privy Seal of the City.
5544. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression,
li in. [Ixxv. 26.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway with a key of St. Peter in it. Background
diapered lozengy with a reticulated pattern. On each side a
lion's face.
as 6 CIVITATIS eBO[R]ACI.
Beaded border.
Privy Seal of tlie Mayoralty.
5545. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression or
the matrix. 2 in. [D.C., G. 231.]
A shield of arms : diapre, on a cross five lioncels passant
guardant, CiTY of YORK. Ensigned with an open coronet of
three fleurs-de-lis and two triplets of pearls. Supporters, two
ostrich feathers labelled.
SIGIL « LUM : SECRETUM : OFFICI : MAIORATUS : CIUITAT' :
EBORACI.
Cabled borders.
Drake, Eboracum, pL, p. 3S1, fig. 3.
Seal of the Sessions.
5546. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matri.x. i^
X I in. [Ixxv. 27.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : CiTY OF YoRK. As in
No. 5545, but field plain.
ft SIGNACVLVM it EBORACENSIVM.
Cabled border.
Drake, Eboracum, pi., p. 381, fig. 4.
Seal "pro recognitionc debitorum," see No. 1090.
Seal for customs, sec No. 1 166.
WALES.
PRINCES.
{inchiding Princes and Principality of North
Wales?)
LLEWELLYN, Prince of. North Wales.
5547. \circ. A.D. 1222.] Creamy- white : fine, but very im-
perfect. About 31 in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxiv. 17.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round helmet,
broad sword in r. h., and scabbard at the waist, shield slungr
by a strap over the r. shoulder. Horse galloping with saddle,
breast-band, and reins.
© SIG Ll€.
R A small oval counterseal. With mark of the handle.
14- X I in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. A
boar passant to the r. under a tree.
©SIGILLUM SECR6TVM LEWLINI.
5548. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. of the preceding No.
5547. [D.C., D. 119, 120.]
EDWARD, Prifice of Wales, Earl of Chester, Count of
Ponthieu and Montreuil, eldest son of Kitig Edward I. ;
afterwards King of England.
5549. Plaster casts, from fine, but chipped, impression. 3|
in. [Ixxx. 48, 49.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, flowing surcoat,
helmet with vizor closed, fan plume, sword, shield of arms
slung by a strap over the r. shoulder. Horse galloping,
caparisoned and plumed. Arms : ENGLAND, with a label of
three points for difference.
6DWARDVS ILLVSTRIS RGGIS ANGLIC FILIVS.
SEALS OK WALES. 221
R. Within a carved rosette of eight semicircular cusps, with
a sunken trefoil in each spandril, and suspended by the strap
or ^!a]g-i' from an oak-tree between two slipped branches of
the same, a shield of arms: England, with a label of five
points.
[6DiWARDVS PRlNCePS + WALLIG COMES CeSTRIG 6T
PONT . . IVI . .
Sandford, dneal. Hist., p. 122.
5550. [a.D. 1305.] Light-brown: fine, very imperfect.
About 3-L in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 12.]
Lie vs.
B EDW PRI
EDWARD, Prince of Aquitaine and Wales, Ditke of Connvall,
and Earl of Chester : " The Black Prince,"
A.D. 1 343-1 376.
Great Seal.
5551. Plaster casts from fine impression. 3^ in. [Ixxx.
52, 53-]
p. The Prince, seated, with bordered robe, mantle, and
sceptre, under an elaborately carved canopy with tabernacle
work at the sides, enriched with pinnacles and crocketings.
In the field on each side an ostrich feather labelled, over them
the initial letters e. P.
S' . eOVARDI : PRIMOG6NITI : R6GIS : ANGU : P'NCIPIS :
AQVITANNI6 : GT : WALL16 : DVCIS : GORNVBie : GT : GOMITIS :
cesTRie.
li. To the 1. In armour : coat of arms, helmet with chapeau
and crest of England (the tail of the lion extended), sword,
shield of arms. Horse, armorially caparisoned, galloping over
broken ground. Arms : quarterly, FRANCE (ANCIENT), and
England, [a label of three points].
S'. 6DVARDI : PRIMOGeNITI : REGIS : ANGL' : P'NCIPIS :
AQVlTANNie : 6T : WALLI6 : DVGIS : CORNVBIG : GT : GOMITIS :
cesTRie •
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 125, figs. I, 2.
Another Seal.
5552. [a.D. 1360.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 2 in.
[xlvii. 50.]
A shield of arms, as before, couc/u' ; crest on a helmet, and
chapeau turned up ermine, a lion of England as before ;
222 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
betw. two tall ostrich feathers, their tips bent outwards. All
within a very elaborately carved gothic panel enriched with
cuspcd tracery, and with ball-flowers along the edge.
: S : iit)\uartii ^imogrniti Utqia 3lngr ynripis JJtallic
Dur' Covmib' : z Coif . Cfff.
5553. Plaster cast, from chipped impression. [Ixxx. 51.]
Sea/ of A rms.
5554. [.A.D. 1350.] Plaster cast, from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxx. 71.]
A shield of arms coney ; quarterly, FRANCE (ANCIENT),
and England, with a label of three points, for PRINCE
Edward, crest on a helmet, damascened, and chapeau, turned-
up ermine, a lion of ENGLAND, statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; supported by two ostrich feathers labelled,
their tips bent slightly outwards. All within a very
elaborately carved gothic panel enriched with cuspcd tracery,
and with ball-flowers along the edge.
[5'] . fiJboarlli : primogotiti : regis : angl' : % :
franc' : prtnripts : toair : Duris : rormii)':
2 : fomit' : crstr'.
Beaded borders.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 125, fig. 3.
Another Seal.
5555. [A.D. 1360.] Red : very fine, edge chipped and
imperfect. If in. [Add. ch. 1 1,308.]
Within an elaborately carved gothic quatrefoiled panel,
with tracery in the spandrils, and ball-flower ornamentation
on the edge, a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, France
(ancient), 2, 3, England, over all a label of three points,
Edward, Prince of Wales. The shield upheld by a
demi-angel, draped, and with expanded wings, under a carved
canopy of three arches, pinnacled and crockctcd. In the field
on each side of the shield an ostrich feather.
**igillu[m]«'«^Db)arl([t'^®|)]rmctptB«<®iL2ta
5556. Piaster cast, from fine impression, chippeu at edge.
[Ixxx. 73.]
SEALS OF WALES.
Another Seal.
5557. [.V.D. 1 361.] Plaster cast, from fine impression.
If in. [l.xxx. 72.J
A shield of arms, as before, coucJu' ; helmet, chapcau, and
"crest as before, within a very finely carved gothic panel, with
flowers and foliage branching out into the field.
$â– ilDtu.ivtJi Vmogrttt rrgis Hngl' z jFia ^Juripis JlJtaU'
Durijs Coniub' z (Totf (Trft'.
Anotiier Seal.
5558. Plaster cast, from fine impression. \\ in. [Ixxx.
74.]
A shield of arms as before ; above it a small lion rampant ;
at the sides two oak branches. All within a finely carved
gothic panel of eight cusps, traced, and enriched with ball-
flower ornaments.
5' ilDto.irtJi Vmogfiti llrgis angl' z jFraur' iJ'nnpts
2£lair Dunss Cornuij' z (Toimf (JTcftV.
HENRY IV— VII.
Seal for the Principality of North Wales.
5559. Uncoloured, opaque, somewhat darkened : fine, the
lower part chipped. With marks of the four pins used to
steady the matrices during the making of the impression.
3^- in. [xxxvii. 66.]
f). To the r. on a field diapered lozengy with a reticulated
pattern, enriched with a fleur-de-lis at each point of inter-
section, and with an ostrich feather labelled in each space
(some of those at the sides truncated). The Prince, in armour
cap-a-pie, hauberk, cuirass, elbow and knee-plates ; helmet
closed, with the Crest of England, a lion statant guardant,
crowned, tail extended ; spurs, broad-sword brandished aloft
in r. h., shield of arms slung by a strap over r. shoulder.
Horse caparisoned with plate armour on neck and face,
plume of three ostrich feathers on head, and ornamental
breast-band and reins. Arms : three lions passant reguardant
in pale, tails placed betw. the hind legs and then up over the
back. North Wales.
» Stg : licniin : JJri : gra : regis : angl' : z : fmnC :
z : Dui : l)il)njic : piiiuipalitaf : Bia : uoitOtoalUc.
224 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A shield of arms, as described in obv., ensigned with
cap-shaped coronet of five cinque-foiled roses, alternated,
disposed with four fleurs-de-lis on nine engrailings or cusps.
Supporters : in the field, on each side of the shield, a dragon,
sejant addorsed, tail nowy, holding up an ostrich feather,
labelled.
Stg : iKunc'iJJfi : gfa : irgts : angl' b :
2 : Uni : Ijiimc : principalttat' : jsui : nortljtoaUtc.
Inner borders carved and enriched with ball-flower orna-
mentation, with an inner beaded ring.
5560. Creamy-white : fine, but imperfect, the 1. h. side
wanting, [xlviii. 148,]
Legend indistinct in places.
5561. Creamy-white: fine, but imperfect, the lower part
wanting, [xliii. 149.]
5562. Uncoloured, opaque : very imperfect, the lower part
wanting. [Detached in box, Add. ch. 22,617 — 22,670.]
EDWARD, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, and
Earl of Chester, eldest son of King Edward IV. ;
afterwards King Edtvard V.
Seal for the Principality of North Wales.
5563. [a.D. 1476.] Light-brown : fine, much injured and
very imperfect, edge and legend flaked away. About 3^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 8526.]
0. A copy of the obv. of preceding seal, with variations of
detail, viz. roses in place of fleurs-de-lis on the diaper work,
and one feather instead of three on the horse's head.
toartii : pvi
R. A copy of rev. of preceding seal, with lions guardant
with tail between the hind legs, in place of dragons, supporting
the shield.
Legend wanting.
JAMES \., King of England.
Seal for Wales. A.D. 1603- 16 10.
5564. Reddish-brown : fine, the rev. only. About 3 in.
when perfect, [xlviii. 155.]
A shield of the Royal Arms of England as used by
James I., see No. 522, ensigned with a jewelled crown with
coronet of three crosses pattees and two fleurs-de-lis, betw.
SEALS OF WALES. 225
the initial letters, l. R. In base on a mount replenished witli
herbage, the supporters, two lions sejant guardant, tail between
the legs as in No. 5559, holding up an ostrich feather. The
sinister supporter wanting.
lA G ft FRA FIDEI is DE[FENSORjS].
Carved borders.
CHARLES, Prhice of Wales,
Duke of York, Duke of Corinoall, Earl of Cluster, &c.,
aflerzvarcls Charles I.
Great Seal.
5565. [a.D. 1616-1625.] Bronze-green : fine, injured in
places, lower part of edge chipped. 44 in. [xlv. 15.]
0. To the r. on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowering plants. In plate armour cap-d-pie with cuirass,
elbow and knee plates, glove, helmet open, coronet of five
crosses pattees, (or perhaps three crosses and two fleurs-de-lis
as below), broadsword brandished aloft in the r. h., shield of arms
held in front over breast. Horse caparisoned with plate armour
on neck and face, plume of three ostrich feathers on head,
sharp-pointed spur-like projections on forehead and back, and
ornamental breast-band and reins. Arms : quarterly, four lions
passant guardant, counterchanged, LLEWELLYN AP GRIFFITH,
last Prince of North-Wales. The caparisons and harness,
embroidered with a bordering of roses, bear, on the flank, a
shield of arms : three garbs, CHESTER, over it a cordeliere
knot On the withers a shield of arms : fifteen bezants, five,
four, three, two, and one in pile, CORNWALL. In the field on
the 1., over the horse, a shield of the RovAL Arms OF
England, as borne by K. James I., with a label of three
points, Prince Charles, ensigned with a jewelled coronet of
three crosses pattees and two fleurs-de-lis.
No legend, but a thick carved border.
li. On a mount replenished with herbage and flowering
plants, a shield of arms, as described in the ohv. for Prince
Charles, ensigned as before. Royal supporters : dex., a lion
rampant guardant crowned, sin., a wyvcrn or dragon, tail
nowy, each with a label of three points for difference. In
base, on the mount, a plume of three ostrich feathers, within
a coronet as above, and tied below with a scroll or label
charged with an indistinct molt<x
« MAGNVM • SIGILLVM • CAROLI ■PRINCIPIS • WALLI . . .
EBORVM • ET COMITIS
CESTRI/E â– ET c.
Carved borders.
VOL. in. O
226 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHARLES II.
Seal for the Council of tlie Marches.
5566. [ A. D. 1 660-1 685.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [D.C., A. 144.]
An oval shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF Great Britain as
used by Charles II., encircled with a Garter inscribed with
the motto of the Order, over it a royal crown and the three
ostrich feathers of the PRINCE OF WALES, between the initials
C.R. In base, on a scroll or label the inscription : — CON-
CILIVM â– MARCHIAR :
CAROLVS • II â– D • G • MAG • BRIT • FRA • ET • HIB • REX â– F â– D â–
Carved border.
FREDERIC LOUIS of Brunswick-Lunenlmrgh, Duke of
Gloucester, Edinburgh, etc.. Prince of Wales and
Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall and
Rothsay, K.G., son of K. George II.
Seal for the Conncil.
5567. [a.D. 1729-1751.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix. 14- in. [xxxvii. 35.]
The three ostrich-feathers of the PRINCE OF Wales, within
an open jewelled coronet of three crosses pattees and two
fleurs-de-lis, and a scroll or label inscribed with the motto : —
ICH • DIEN. All within a border of thirty-two rays alternately
wavy and plain.
^ PRO • CONSILIO • FREDtRICI ■PRINCIPIS • WALLI/E • ET<:.
GEORGE AUGUSTUS FREDERIC, Prince of Wales
and Earl of Chester, A.D. 1762, Duke of Coruivall and
Rothsay, K.G., afterwards George IV.
5568. [a.D. 1790.] Red : imperfect and injured by pressure,
en placard on a red silk riband. i x \ in. [Egert.
ch. 337-]
Oval : an oval shield of the ROVAL ARMS OF GREAT
Britain used by K. George III. before the Union, with a
label of three points, for Prince George ; encircled with a
Garter inscribed with the motto of the order, and ensigned
with a cap-shaped coronet of three crosses pattees and two
fleurs-de-lis. Royal supporters : dex., a lion rampant guardant
SEALS OF WALES. 22/
crowned, sin., an unicorn, gorged with a coronet, each differ-
enced with a label of three points. In base, a scroll or' label
inscribed with the motto: — ICH DIEN.
Another Seal.
5569. [a.d. 1 801-1820.] I X i in. [xliv. 23.]
Oval : an oval shield of the RoyalArms OF GreatBritain,
used by K. GEORGE III. after the Union with Ireland and
discarding the arms of France in the second quarter, with a
label of three points for PRINCE GEORGE, encircled with a
Garter inscribed with the motto of the Order, and ensigned
with a cap-shaped coronet as before. Royal supporters as in
No. 5568, each differenced as above. In base a scroll or label
inscribed with the usual motto.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL FOR THE
COUNTIES OF BRECKNOCK, RADNOR,
AND GLAMORGAN.
JAMES I., A.D. 1603-1625.
5570. [a.d. 1606.] Bronze-green: imperfect and indistinct.
[Add. ch. 26,508.]
For description see next seal. No. 5571.
5571. Bronze-green : fine, edge injured in places by
pressure. About 3^ in. when perfect, [xliii. 10.]
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. In plate armour cap-a-pie with crown, holding aloft
a sword in the r. h. Horse with plume of three ostrich
feathers on the head, embroidered caparisons, and armour-
plates on head and neck, the tail bound with two tassels. In
the field on the r., over the tail of the horse, the royal badge,
a portcullis, chained and ringed, and ensigned with the crown
« lACOBVS * DEI * GRATIA * ANGLI/E * SCOTI/E « FRANCI/E *
ET « HIBERNI/E * REX « FIDEI * DEFENSOR *
B. A shield of the Royal Arms of England as borne
by K. James I., see No. 522, ensigned with a royal crown.
Supporters : dex., a greyhound collared and ringed, siii., an
antelope, collared and chained. In base the PRINCE OF
Wales' plume and crest of three ostrich feathers, labelled,
the label inscribed, ICH â– DIEN.
* SIGILLVM « IVDIGIALE « PRO * COMITATIBVS * BREKNOK «
RADNOR * ET * GLAMORGAN. *
Carved borders.
(,) 2
228 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL, ETC., FOR
THE COUNTIES OF CARMARTHEN,
CARDIGAN, AND PEMBROKE.
EDWARD II.
Seal for livery of ivool and hides at Carmarthen.
5572. Red sealing-wax impression.s from the matri.x in
Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities. \\ in. [Ixii. 79,
80.]
0. A shield of arms : ENGLAND, suspended by a strap
from a hook, and betw. two wavy rose-branches.
Ss SIGILL' * 6DWARDI ® REGIS ® ANGL' * APVD * K6RM6RDYN *
H. Three lions passant guardant in pale, the charges in
the armorial bearings of ExGL.VXD, not on a shield.
S5 PRO ® LANIS « ex ® CORGIS S LIBERANDIS.
Beaded borders.
For other seals of this class, see Nos. 1 159, et seq.
HENRY, Prince of Wales, Duke of Aqjiitaine, Lancaster,
and Cornwall, Earl of Chester, and Lord of Carmarthen,
afterwards K. Henry V.
5573. Sulph. cast of obv. only, from a fine impression or
the matrix. 2^ in. [D.C., 3 G. 82.]
To the r., on a hummocky or rocky mount. In armour, cap-a-
pie, hauberk, helmet, with chapeau, and crest a lion of England,
crowned, sword in the r. h., shield of arms, slung over the r.
shoulder by a strap, and held in the 1. h. Horse caparisoned
and armoured, with fan plume, and ridge down the nose
of peculiar shape. Arms : the later Royal Arms OF
England, as borne by Henry IV. with the fleurs-de-lis
of France in the second and third quarters reduced to three,
a change which took place between A.D. 1406 and I409, with
a label of three points for Prince Henry. Background
replenished with sprigs of the broom-plant of Plantagenet.
s' . f)ntr' . prinripts . toair . "^wf . arqmt' . I.inr.isti"' . > .
formtl)' . romrs . rrstr . Dc : Omio . Dc . UfrjufrDi.mc .
Carved borders.
5574. Plaster cast. [Ixxx. 50.]
ELIZABETH.
5575. Sulph. casts, tinted green, from a cracked impression.
2| in. [Ixxvi. 90, 91.]
SEALS OF WALES. 229
p. Queen, with sceptre, on a horse pacing to the 1., on a
mount with herbage. In the field on the r. the royal badge, a
portculli.s, ensigned with a royal crown, chained and ringed.
e 4 ELIZABETH ■DEI • GRACIA • ANGLIE • FRANCIE ■ET •
HIBERNIE • ReOINA • FIDEI • DEFENSOR «
B. A shield of the Royal Arms of England as used by
the Queen, see No. 442, ensigned with a jewelled crown.
Supporters : dex., a dragon, tail recurved betw. the hind legs,
sin., an heraldic antelope. (?) In base, under the shield the
plume of three ostrich feathers within a scroll or label, with
split ends, inscribed: — ICH DIEN, for the Prince of Wales.
S â– IVDICIALE : DOMINE : REGING : PRO : GOMITATIBVS :
CARMERDEN : CARDIGAN : Z : PEMBROK'.
JAMES I.
5576. [a.D. 161 3.] Bronze-green : fine, cracked, portions of
the edge wanting. 3f in. [Add. ch. 979.]
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. Armed cap-a-pie, in plate armour : helmet with
crest of England, and ostrich feathers of the Prince of Wales,
scabbard at side. Horse caparisoned and partly armoured,
with plume of four ostrich feathers and aigrette, the
caparisons diapered lozengj', and enriched with crosslets at
the knots, and little bells in the spaces of the reticulation, the
border being ornamented with the fleur-de-lis, portcullis in a
quatrefoil, etc. ; embroidered reins.
« lAGOBVS « DEI « GRACIA * ANGLI/E * SCOTI/E «
FRANCI/E * ET * HIBERNI/E ■& REX ® FIDEI S
DiEFENS^OR.
R. A shield of the RoYAL Arms OF England, as used
by James I., see No. 522, ensigned with a royal jewelled
crown. Supporters : dex., a dragon, tail nowy, siii., a goat.
In base, under the shield the plume of three ostrich feathers,
within a scroll or label inscribed : — iCH DIEN, for the PRINCE
OF Wales..
sigi:llvmi * ivdiciale * pro * comitatibvs «
carmerthen « cardigan a& et « pembrock *
Carved border.
CHARLES II.
Chancery Seal.
hhll. Recent impressions in red sealing-wa.x from obv. and
;-^'. of matrix. 4 in. [xxxvi. 183, 184.J
f). To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers, with a dwarfed oak-tree in the background. Armed
230 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
cap-ci-pie, round cap-shaped helmet, with peak and ostrich
plume, long fringed sash, streaming out to the 1., sword in
r. h. held over the head, carved oval shield of the RoVAL
Arms of England, see No. 522, in 1. h. Horse prancing,
without caparisons.
^ CAROLVS • II ■DEI • GRAGIA ■MAG : BRITTANI/E • FRANCI/E •
ET • HIBERNI/e • REX ■FIDEI ■DEFENSOR •;■:♦::♦::♦:
H. A poorly executed copy of rev. of Judicial Seal of
James I. for these counties ; see preceding seal, No. 5576.
• * ■SIG ♦ PRO ♦ CANCELLARIA ♦ PRO ♦ COMITATIBVS ♦
CARMERTHEN ♦ CARDIGAN ♦ ET ♦ PEMBROCK .
Carved borders.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL FOR THE
COUNTIES OF CARNARVON,
MERIONETH AND AN CLE SEA.
EDWARD VI.
5578. Dark bronze-green : indistinct in several places.
2| in. [xxxvii. 60.]
p. To the v., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. Armed cap-a-pie, helmet, crown, crest of Engl.\ND,
sword, shield of the ROVAL ARMS OF ENGLAND, as in No.
407. Horse prancing, caparisoned and armoured, with
ostrich plume and frontal spike, ornamental reins, and a knob
on the back. Arms on the caparisons as above, reversed.
« EDWARD' • V|9 • DEI • GRA • ANGL' • FRANC' • ET • HIB'NIE •
REX ■FIDEI • DEFENSOR ■ET ■IN • TRA • /ECCL'I/E •
ANGL' . . . . NC . . . .SVPM • CAPVT.
B. A shield of the Royal Arms of England as above,
ensigned with a royal crown. Supporters : ^i?.r., a greyhound,
sin., a stag. In base, the plume of three ostrich feather.s,
within a scroll or label inscribed : — ICH DIEN, for the PRINCE
OF Wales.
SIGILLVM • IVDICIALE • DOMINI ■REGIS • PRO • COMITATIBVS •
C'NARVN • MERION • ET ■ANGLESER «
CHARLES I.
5579. Bronze-green : fine, showing the marks made by the
studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 3? in. [xxxvii. 'j'>^^
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers, with a greyhound coursing a hare in the foreground.
SEALS OF WALES. 23 1
Armed cap-a-pie, helmet, crown, plume of five ostrich feathers,
with aigrette, sword. Horse prancing, plumed, caparisoned
and armoured ; the ornamentation of the caparisons includes
fleurs-de-lis, roses, cushions, and pairs of annulets.
4 CAROLVS « DEI « GRACIA « MAGNI/C (siC) « BRITANI/E «
FRANGI-t * ET * HIBERNI/E « REX ® FIDEI «
DEFENSOR « s^'.
R. A shield of the Royal Arms of Great Britain, as
first used by J AMES I. — see No. 522. Ensigned with a royal
crown. Supporters : dex., a greyhound, sin., a stag. In base,
the plume of three ostrich feathers, within a scroll or label
inscribed : — iCH DIEN, for the PRINCE OF Wales.
* * * SIGILL * IVDICIALE « PRO * COMITATIBVS «
CARNARVAN * MERIONETH * ET * ANGLESEA.
Carved borders.
COMMONWEALTH. A.D. 1648.
5580. Bronze-green : fine, showing the marks made by
the studs or pins" used to steady the matrix. 3^ in. [xxxvii.
75-]
0. Map of British Isles ; in the seas several ships. At the
top a car\ed shield of arms : cross of St. George, for England.
In base a similar shield of arms of IRELAND.
SIGILLVM * IVDICIALE « PRO « COMITATIBVS *
CARNARVAN * MERIONETH « ET *
ANGLESEA « 1648.
R. Representation of interior of House of Commons during
Session.
IN « THE * FIRST * YEARE * OF * FREEDOME « BY «
GODS * BLESSING * RESTORED * 1648.
Carved borders.
For Royal Seals for the County Palatine of Chester and
County of Flint, see Chester, Nos. 4805-4810.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL FOR THE
COUNTIES OF DENBIGH,
MONTGOMERY, AND FLINT.
HENRY VIII.
5581. [a.D. 1545.] Bronze-green : fine, showing marks of the
studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 2 \ in. [Add. ch. 8650.]
232 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. To the r., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. Armed cap-a-pie, in plate armour, helmet, coronet,
crest of England, a lion statant guardant crowned, the tail
extended ; in the r. h. a long sword, in the 1. h. a shield of
arms. Horse caparisoned and armoured, with plume of three
ostrich feathers, frontal spike, and knob on back. Arms :
quarterly FRANCE (MODERN) and ENGLAND, those on the
caparisons being reversed.
« HENRIC ■VIII • DEI • G^A • ANGLIE • FRA"C • Z •
HIBNE • REX ■FIDEI • DEFES' • ET • IN •
T'RA ECCL • AGL • in z HmNICE ■SVPRGM ■CAPVT.
Some words in legend indistinct and uncertain. Some
pairs of letters conjoined.
R. A shield of the ROYAL Arms, as above, ensigned with a
royal crown, of three crosses pattees and two fleurs-de-lis
alternately disposed, with points of three pearls each bctw.
each. Supporters: dex., a lion rampant guardant crowned,
sin., a stag gorged with a coronet and chained, the tails flory
and between the legs. In base, the plume of three ostrich
feathers \\ith label inscribed : — icH DIEN.
* S + IVDIGIALE + D'NI + REGIS + PRO COMITATKBVS +
DEN3BIGHE + MONTGOMERI + ET + FLINT.
EDWARD VI.
5582. [A. D. 1551.] Bronze-green : fine and sharp, showing
marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 2^ in.
[Add. ch. 8528.]
p. Resembles obv. of preceding seal of Henry VHL, No.
5581.
« EDWARD' • VI • Dl • GRA, etc., as in No. 5581.
H. As in No. 5581.
5583. Casts in dark-green wax from No. 5582. [Ixxvi.
55, 56.]
ELIZABETH.
5584. Bronze-green : fine, indistinct in places, with marks
of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 2J in.
[xxxvii. 70.]
0. To the r., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. In plate armour.helmet, crown, crest of England, sword,
shield. Horse caparisoned and armoured, plume of ostrich
feathers on head. Arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN),
2, 3, Encland, those on the caparisons being rc\crscd.
« ELIZABETH * DEI * GRA * ANGLIE « FRANC^E * ET «
HIBERNIE * REGINA * FIDEI * DEFENS.
SEALS OF WALES. 233
B. A shield of arms, crown, supporters, and plume, as in
the seal of Henry VIII., No. 55S1, but not from the same
matri.K.
* S * IVDICIALE « DNE « REGINE * PRO * COMTIBf «
DENBIGHE « MOVNGOMI « Z « FLiT.
5585. [a.D. 1597.] Bronze-green: indistinct in places,
with marks of the studs as before. [Add. ch. 8534.]
5586. [a.D. 1600.] Bronze-^reen : indistinct in places,
marks of the studs as before. [Add. ch. 8656.]
5587. Bronze-green : fine, edge injured by pressure in
places, [xxxvii. 59.]
JAMES I. .\.D. 1603.
5588. [.\.D. 1619.] Bronze-green : fine, edge slightly im-
perfect. 3^ in. [Add. ch. 8657.]
p. Resembles the obv. of James I.'s seal for the County
Palatine of Chester and County of Flint, No. 4808, but
with variation of small details in foliage, diaper and other
parts.
« lAGOBVS * DEI * GRACIA « ANGLI/E « SCOTI/E * FRANCI/E «
ET « HIBERNI/E « REX * FIDEI * DEFENSOR *
R. A shield of the Roval Arms of England as used by
James I. Ensigned with a royal crown ; supporters, dex.,
a lion rampant guardant crowned, sin., an heraldic antelope,
gorged with a coronet, chained and ringed. In base, the
plume of three ostrich feathers within a scroll or label
inscribed :— lOH DIEN.
SIGILLVM « IVDICIALE * PRO * COMITATIBVS « DENBIGH «
MONTGOMERI * ET « FLINT « 1603 «
Car\-ed borders.
5589. [a.D. 1619.] Bronze-green : fine, edge imperfect in
places, showing marks of the studs or pins used to steady the
matrix. [Add. ch. 8658.]
5590. Bronze-green, speckled : fine, cracked, and im-
perfect in places, [xxxvii. 71.]
5591. Bronze-green : imperfect on the r. h. side, and
injured in parts, [xxxvii. 72.]
CHARLES I. A.D. 1626.
5592. Bronze-green : injured in parts by pressure. i\ in.
[xxxvii. 74.]
234 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. In plate armour, helmet, crown, plume of five
ostrich feathers, sword, scabbard, etc. Horse caparisoned
and armoured, with plume of ostrich feathers and aigrette.
The caparisons diapered with arabesques and bordered.
« CAROLVS * DEI « GRACIA * MAGN/G * BRITANNI/E «
FRANGI/E * ET HIBERNI/E * REX * FIDEI * DEFENSOR.
R. A shield of the ROYAL Arms of Great Britaix, as
used by Ch.\RLES I., ensigned with a royal crown bctw. the
initial letters C. R. Supporters and plume in base, as in the
preceding seal of James I., No. 55SS.
SIGILLVM « * IVDICIALE * PRO COMITATIBVS « DENBIGH *
MONTGOMERI * ET * FLINT * 1626 *
5592*. Casts in green composition, of the obv. and rev. of
No. 5592. [Ixxvi. 59, 60.]
CHARLES II. A.D. 1661.
5593. Sulph. cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
31 in. [Ixxvi. 39, 40.]
0. To the 1., in plate armour, plume of ostrich feathers,
sash, long scabbard, in the r. h. a drawn sword erect. Horse
prancing. In the background an indistinct landscape. In
the field on the r. a coroneted plume of three ostrich feathers
for the Prince of Wales ; below it a riband inscribed with
the usual motto.
• CAROLVS • II • DEI • GRATIA ■MAGN/E • BRITANNI/E ■FRANCl/G •
ET- HIBERNI/E • REX • FIDEI ■DEFENS •
U. A carved shield of the ROYAL Arms of Gre.vt
Britain, as used by K. Charles II., see No. 614, ensigned
with a royal crown. Supporters : dex., a lion rampant guar-
dant crowned, sin., an antelope, gorged with a coronet. In
base, the coronet, plume and inscribed riband as in the obv.
SIGILLVM ■IVDICIALE ■PRO • COMITATIBVS • DENBIGH •
MONTGOMERI • ET • FLINT • 166L
EQUESTRIAN SEALS.
Rogo de Abbernon, \pf Ockshot, co. 5«;';-.]
5594. [Late I2th cent] Dark-green: very fine, shewing
mark of the handle of the matrix. \\ ia [Add. ch. 5529.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat helmet,
sword, convex shield of arms slung with strap over the r.
shoulder. Arms : a lion rampant.
© siGiLL' : ROGO ; De : abb'no.
Surrey Archaol. Collections, vol. v., p. 56.
Cf. .A.dd. ch. 5528, temp. Joh.
Walterus de Ab(b)ernun, \of Leicrolit, co. Dei'on ?]
5595. [Late 12th cent.] Greenish-brown: very imperfect.
About I A in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 27,527.]
To the r. In armour : coat of mail diapered lozengy, sword,
long convex shield with central boss.
E AB . . ERMV . . .
Surrey Archaol. Collections, vol. v., p. 57.
Cf. Add. ch. 5531, 5532, 5537, 5540, 5541. 5542. 5562, temp. Hen. III.
Ingerramus de Abernun, \son of Walter de Abcriiun, of
Stoke d' Abcnwn, co. Siirr^
5596. [Early Hen. III., before A.D. 1235.] Green: fine,
the edge chipped, i-i- in. [Add. ch. S540.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet, sword, and shield of arms slung with strap over r.
shoulder ; horse galloping. Arms : a chevron.
S[I1GILL[VJM ; INiGeiRRAMl : DC: ABGRN
B. Smaller countcrseal. i in. A shield of arms, as in the (7(Jz'.
^ SIGILLVM : INGeRRAMI : D6 : ABGRNVN.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Add. ch. 5531, 5532, 5541, 5549.
Surrey Archaol. Collections, vol. v., p. 59.
Reginaldus de Acleya, \of Rockiiig/iaiii, co. Northt.']
5597. [Late I2th cent.] Mottled green: the upper part
and 1. side wanting. i|- in. [Harl. ch. 45 B. 9.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
bearing a form of escarbuncle with central boss.
. . , GILL' REGINALDI : DE
236 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5598. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 192.]
Cf. Reginald de Acle, witness in Add. ch. 19,909, before a.d. i 1S4.
Willelmus de Adelvaldeleie, [sou of AISOLLE DE
Adwaldlaya, or Adivaldley, co. York.]
5599. [Early 13th cent.] Brownish-green: a thick mass,
well preserved. 2 in. [Add. ch. 7451.]
To the I. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
long convex shield with central spike ; hawk held by the
jesses on the 1. h. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
© SIGILL' • WILLI ■De • ADGLV ■ALDG ■Leie.
Walterus de Aincurt, \of Holmesfield, co. Derby.']
5600. [circ. A.D. 11 56-1 165.] Light-brown, covered with
a reddish-brown varnish, which has peeled away in places.
About 2f X 2 in. when perfect. App. by a woven bobbin of
faded colours. [Wolley ch. x. i.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail,
conical helmet, sword, long narrow convex shield.
LVM
Cf. Libi:r A'l'ger .^caccarii, ed. Hearne, 1774, voL i., p. 26S. For an
earlier Walter de Aincurte, a.d. 1087, 1088, cf Cotton ch. xvi. 32.
Reginaldus de Albemare.
5601. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast, from chipped impression.
li in. [Ixxviii. lO.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, conical
helmet, convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
5= SIGILLVM REGINALD! D6 ALB . . MARe.
Helias de Albeni, \or Albeniaco, of Scaiiipton, co. Lu/c]
5602. [circ. A.D. ii/J.] Dark mottled green: fine, the
edge imperfect 2^X if in. [Harl. ch. 45 B. 28.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In long surcoat ; a hawk on the
1. fist. Horse springing. In the foreground two hounds.
^ SIGILLVM • HELIE • DE ■ALBENI :
5602*. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 118.]
5603. [.\.D. 1163-1182.] Creamy-white: the edge im-
perfect. App. by a plaited hempen cord. [Harl. ch. 45
B. 27.]
S»SIGILLVM I . . .
Willelmus de hXtt&xA, [Earl of Sussex, and Earl of Arundel,
A.D I 176-1222.]
5604. [circ. A.D. 1180.] Creamy-white: fine, very im-
perfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,603 ]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat with
EQUESTRIAN. 237
long pleated skirt and large maunch, sword, long convex shield
of arms : a lion rampant. The curved toe of the r. foot is
placed in a square stirrup of peculiar form. In the field on
the r., in front of the horse, a vvyvern with tail nowy.
. . IGILLVM
R. A small round counterseal. i in. A lion passant
reguardant.
[*SIGI]LLVM • secReTi.
Nigellus de Albinneio.
5605. \tei)ip. Steph.] Plaster cast from fine impression
chipised at the edge. 2f in. [Ixxviii. 11.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing interior side held by a short strap.
esSIGILLVfO NIGELLI D6 ALBINNEIO.
See Dugdale, Baronage, vol. i., p. 121.
Radulfus de Alchtunia, \or Halton of Ha/ton, co. Line.']
5606. [circ. A.D. 1150.] Dark-green, a thick mass: fine,
with mark of handle of matrix. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 51 B. 50.]
To the 1. In armour : surcoat, a hawk on the 1. hand.
Horse springing, with ornamental breast-band.
SIGILLVM ■RADVLFI • ALGHTVUIA.
5607. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 67.]
Willelmus de Aldri, [of Drayton, co. NortJit. ?'\
5608. [«;r. A.D. 11S4-1219.] Dark-green: very imperfect
About 2 in. when perfect. App. by a hempen string
[Harl. ch. 45 B. 37.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, long narrow shield.
. . . IGILLVM WILLGL DR . . . .
5609. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 161.]
Petrus de Altaripa, [of co. York?]
5610. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. I J in. [Ixxviii. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, sword, long
convex shield with central boss or spike. Horse galloping.
* SI m : P6TRI : De : A IPA.
Cf. Rotiili dc Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 152 ; A.D. 1201.
Amundevilla (Rob. de). v. Mundevile (Rob. de).
Hada Amomavila, [son of (Robert ? and) Beatrix
DE Amundevilla, of co. Line]
5611. [Early 13th cent.] Light-brown: fine, varnished.
2-!r in. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 32.]
238 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield ornamented with rays
and central boss. Horse prancing, with caparisons ornamented
with a kind of vair or papillonne work.
© SIGILLVM HADE AMOMAVILA.
Cf. Rotulidc Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 580; A.D. 1216.
5612. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 129.]
Hubertus de Anesti, \or Anestia, son of RICHARD DE
AXLSTLA., of Nntfield, co. S?tr>rj.]
5613. [arc. A.D. 1190.] Light mottled green: fine, but
very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,607.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : a fess.
Legend wanting.
R. A smaller round counterseal. if in. With mark of
the handle of the matrix. An early-shaped shield of arms :
a fess, charged with some indistinct bearings.
© secRervM ■hvberti ■oe angsti.
Manning and Bray, Hislory of Siirrcy, vol. ii., p. 267.
5614. Another, light mottled green : very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 24,606.]
0. SIG
R. i&secReT angsti.
Ricardus de Anestia, \of Nuffield, co. Surrey.']
5615. [Late 12th cent.] Mottled green: very imperfect
and indistinct. About i~ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,607.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
Si SIGILLVM • H
Manning and Bray, History of Surrey, voL ii., p. 267.
Ansketillus, [of Neivbold- Verdoii, co. Leicester ?\
5616. [i2lh cent.] Light -brown, covered with a dark
varnish : very imperfect About 2^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 45 C. 40.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
[sword,] large pointed convex shield with central spike. Horse
prancing.
Legend wanting.
Madoc ap Griffin, \of Strataniarcella, co. MontgoniP[
5617. [? Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect
impression. About 2j in. when perfect. [Ixxix. 30.]
To the r. In armour : liaubcrk of mail, coif, flat- topped
helmet, sword, scabbard, shield slung by a strap round the
neck. Horse galloping.
Legen 1 wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 239
Hugo de Ardena, \of Rothley, co. Leic]
5618. {Temp. Hen. II.] Light orange-coloured: fine, the
edge injured. About 2f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45
C. 47.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with a crescent-shaped plume, sword, long convex shield
strengthened with rays and having a central spike. Horse
with an ornamental breast-band of pendent balls.
SIGILLVM H[VGO]NIS D6 AR
5619. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 95.]
Osbertus de Ardene, \of co. JVariv.]
5620. [Temp. Hen. I.] Dark-green: very imperfect, in-
jured by fire ; app. by a parchment label and also by a plaited
cord. About 2\- in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. x.xii. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, [sword,] long
convex shield strengthened with a star-shaped ornament.
Legend wanting.
Willelmus de Ardena, \cf Hampton, co. Wariv.']
5621. [a.D. 1198-1216.] Creamy-white: injured and in-
distinct. About If in. [Cott. ch. .xxii. 4.]
To the r. In armour : sword, long convex shield strengthened
with a star-like ornament.
. . . IGILL' • W
Philip de Areci, or Arecy, [of Killingholin, co. Line]
5622. [13th cent.] Dark bronze-green : fine, but imperfect.
I in. [Harl. ch. 49 C. 37.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three
cinquefoils (?).
fiiSIGILL' PHILIP
5623. Brown : a fragment. [Harl. ch. 49 C. 38.]
Reginaldus Arsic, [of Selverleia, co. Cambi: .?]
5624. [Early 13th cent.] Pale greenish-white: fine, very
imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,340.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat with flowing skirts,
[sword], long convex shield. Horse with ornamental breast-
band. Armorial bearings very indistinct, apparently a dragon
or wyvern segreant with wings expanded.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Cott. ch. xxii. 7.
Reginaldus de Ashburnham.
5625. [12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2~\\\. A doubtful seal. [Ixxviii. 15,]
>40 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical hchuet,
sword, convex shield with central spike.
. . . REGINALDVS . . STRI . . .
Engraved from a clearer impression in Drummond, History of Noble
Families, " Ashburnham," p. i.
Aswelle (Joh. de). v. Filius Lambardi (Ivo.)
Eustacius [//. EusTACli] de Athde [i.e. Wathfcrd, of
Wathford, co. Nort/iL]
5626. [13th cent.] Faded green: with imperfect raised
rim. li in. [Add. ch. 22,510.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
©SIGILL' 6VSTACII De ATH DG.
The letters TH conjoined.
Nicholaus de Audeleye [8//^ Baron A iidley, of Heleigh,
CO. Staff.]
5627. [a.D. 1314.] Red: very fine. i in. [Add. ch.
20,558.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms, plumed helmet. Horse galloping, caparisoned
and plumed. Armorial bearings of hauberk, shield, and
caparisons : fretty, AUDLEY.
S' NIGHOLAI • DG • AVDELGYG.
Beaded borders.
Ydo de Aufort [EuDO, sou of Henry de Broclospi, or
AUFORT, of CO. Lincoln^]
5628. [a.D. 1 186-1200.] Dark-green: indistinct. I^ in.
With mark of the handle of the matrix. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 22.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, long convex
shield with central spike, circular helmet with nasal.
©SIGILLVM ■YDONIS • DC • AVFORT.
â– 5629. Sulph cast. [D.C., D. 160.]
5630. [Late 12th cent.] Light-brown, varnished : imper-
fect and indistinct. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 23.J
5631. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 159.]
5632. Mottled green : fair, with mark of the handle.
[Harl. ch. 45 E. 42.]
5633. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 15S.]
Another Sea/.
5634. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Light-brown, var-
nished : fine, l-i- in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 4L]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shicUl of
EQUESTRIAN. 24 1
convex lozenge-form strengthened with a star-Hke or radiated
ornament, and round cap or hchuct with long tics behind.
Horse galloping.
©SIGILLVM IDOmS DG AVFORT.
5635. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 157.]
5636. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Dark-green: very
fine, well preserved, with mark of handle. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 43.]
5637. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Opaque brown:
fine, but imperfect ; 1. side wanting. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 45.]
Willelmus Ambesas, [or Aumbesas, 0/ Carshalton, co. S/trr.]
5638. [.\.D. 1307.] Dark-green: fine, but very imperfect,
1. side and lower parts wanting. li in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 23,355.]
To the r. In armour: [hauberk,] surcoat, conical helmet
with the vizor down, [sword,] shield of arms. Horse capari-
soned. Armorial bearings of shield and caparisons : a lion
rampant within a bordure engrailed ?
S' WIL
5639. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Dark-green : fine, chipped and injured
in places. [Add. ch. 23,365.]
S' WILL6LMI AMBESAS. *«
Cf. Manning and Bray, History of Surrey, vol. ii., p. 50S.
R[obertus '?'\ Avenelle, \of Thorncombe, co. Dev.]
5640. [i2th cent.] Discoloured white: very imperfect
and indistinct. About if- in. when perfect. [L.F.C., viii. 11.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield showing only the
interior surface.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Robert Auenell, A.D. 11 29-1 135, Harl. ch. 58 H. 37 ; and Robert
Avenel, a.d. 1166-1170, Cott. ch. xviii. 13, 14.
Johannes fil. Galfridi de Badele, [0/ Great Waldingfield,
CO. Si/ff.]
564L [Temp. Hen. HI.] Mottled green : very fine, the
edge chipped. I^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 9.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, plumed helmet
with vizor down, sw^ord, shield of which only the interior side
is shown, with a strap over the 1. shoulder.
«=S' lOHIS ■FIL' ■GALFRIDI • DE • L6.
5642. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 232.]
Bemardus de Baillol, [of Gainford, co. Diir/i.]
5643. [a.d. 1186-1188.] Light-brown, varnished: very
imperfect. About 2-\ in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. v. 75.]
VOL. II. K
242 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, [sword,
helmet,] long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
* S
Hugo de Baiocis, [of Sempringham, co. Liiic^
5644. [Temp. Hen. H.] Light reddish-brown: fine, edge
chipped. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 20.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping.
S" SIG . . . VM HVGO : DE : OCIS.
The C is square.
5645. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 146.]
Johannes de Balun, [of Merkeley, co. Heref^
5646. [a.D. 1210-1245.] Dark-green: injured and chipped ;
app. by a plaited cord of variegated silks. 2 in. [Harl. ch. lii
D. 18.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping. Arms indistinct,
perhaps ermine, a bend.
^ SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS VN.
5647. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 218.]
Barbeaverill (Willelmus), v. No. 5813.
Willelmus fil. Roberti de Barcheword, [of RarkwitJi,
CO. Li/u:]
5648. [Temp. Hen. II.] Red: fine, now fragmentary.
About 2^1 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,682.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail represented b)- a
' lozengy diaper.
• W ILII • ROBER
Cf. Harl. ch. 52 G. 24.
Barri (Radulfus), v. Stantune (Radulfus de).
Radulfus de Baskervilla, or Baschavilla,
[of Bredzuardiiic, co. Heref.^
5649. [Late Hen. II.] Creamy-white: very imperfect
and indistinct. vVbout 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,408.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat. Other details
wanting.
Legend wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 243
5650. [Late 12th cent.] Creamy-white: fine, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 20,410.]
In this impression the sword, helmet and convex shield
with metal rim and central spike remain.
* SI
Gilebert Baset, \of cos. Midd. and Oxo//.]
5651. [a.D. 11S2.] Dark-green: fine. 2^ in. [Add. ch.
10,595]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with back-
sweep and nasal, large sword, convex shield ornamented with
a kind of orle or bordure ; horse springing, with loose frontlet
on the forehead.
* SIGILLVM ■GILeB€RT BASeT.
5652. [a.D. 11S2.] Dark-green: very imperfect and in-
distinct. [Add. ch. 10,593.]
5653. [Temp. Hen. II.] Pale mottled green : fine, edge
chipped in places. [Add. ch. 10,597.]
^ Slul €RT . . . ASeT.
5654. [Temp. Hen. II.] Dark-green : only fragment of
the centre ; app. by a closely woven bobbin of various
colours. [Add. ch. 92 11.]
Amauri Bataile, [Almaric Bellum, of Bradivell-jiixta-mare,
CO. Ess?[
5655. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark-green: chipped, i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 I. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, convex shield, with central spike. Horse
galloping.
e< SIGILf AMAVRI BATAILE.
5656. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 167.]
o Campo.
5657. [i2th cent.] Light-brown varnished: very im-
perfect and indistinct. About 2i in. when perfect, [xxxix. 61.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, large
sword, convex shield, ornamented with an escarbuncle and
central boss. Horse springing.
€= SIG M ■DN O CAMPO.
BEAUCHAMP.
Guide de Bello campo, [9//^ Earl of Warivick,
A.D. 1 298-1 3 1 5.]
5658. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine, but imperfect,
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxviii. 22, 23.]
0. To the 1. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
plumed and with lambrequin, sword, shield of arms. Horse
R 2
244 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
caparisoned. Arms : a fess between six crosses crosslet,
Beauchamp.
. . . GW . . DON' • De ■BeLLOCAM
Beaded borders.
R. A shield of arms : chequy, a chevron ermine, Warwick.
Suspended by a loop from a hook, and bctw. two lions passant
guardant.
AMPO COM' • WARR6WYK' . .
Hugo de Bellocampo, [of JMelbournc, co. Dcrb.\
5659. [Teiup. Hen. II.] Mottled brown, opaque: fine.
2A in. [Add. ch. 7081.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, broad
sword, shield of arms ; fretty. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM ■HVGONIS • DE . BeLLOCAMPO.
Cf. RotuU de Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 310, a.d. 1205.
Philippus de Bellocampo, \of Subbing, co. Ess.']
5660. [i2th-i3th cent.] Creamy-white: very imperfect
and indistinct, if in. [Add. ch. 28,365.]
To the r. In armour : sword, large convex shield over the
back, showing the interior side. Horse galloping.
Legend obliterated.
[* SIGIILL' PHIL
5661. Another. [Add. ch. 28,366.]
^ SIGILL' PHILIPPI De
Thomas [de Bellocampo, 12///] Earl of JVarzaick.
5662. [a.d. 1343-4.] Recent impressions in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. 3^ in. [xliii. 18, 19.]
0. To the r. On a rugged mount, in armour : hauberk of mail,
surcoat of arms, sword chained to the shoulder, shield, helmet ;
coronet of three leaves, out of which rises the crest, a swan's
neck. Horse caparisoned. Arms : a fess between six crosses
crosslet, BEAUCHAMP.
S' : THOe : COMITIS : WARRWYCHIG : AHHO : REGNI :
R6GIS : e : T'CM.
R. Within an elaborately carved gothic rosace of twenty-
four cusps, — the points trefoiled, in each of the twelve
spandrils a rose of six points, in the twelve heads of the
tracery as many quatrefoils, the borders enriched with ball
flowers, a shield of arms : chequy on a chevron five ermine
spots, Guy OF Warwick.
Legend continued from the obz'. : —
» POST : COQVeSTV . AUGLte : SEPTFO : DeCIO : 6T : R6GHI :
SVI : FRAHGI6 ; QVARTO :
Carved borders.
5663. Sulph. cast of the rev. nnW. [D.C, F. 169.]
EQUESTRIAN. 24S
Willelmus de Bellocampo, \of Gisliugham, co. Suff?\
5664. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: very imperfect
and indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 14.]
To the r. In armour : a shirt of mail, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing interior side.
Legend indistinct.
Johannes de Belloforti,
[Beaufort, Duke and Earl of Somerset,
Earl of Kendal, Lord of Corfei\
5665. [a.D. 1443.] Red : fragment of fine large seal.
About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,212.]
To the r. In armour.
EL
BEAUMONT.
Gualerannus, Count of Mellent \in Normaiidyi],
Earl of Worcester, {son and fieir of Robert DE Bellomonte,
Earl of Leicester, etc.]
5666. [cire. A.T). 1144-1166.] Red: fine, chipped at the
edges, yi in. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 30.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk, coif, surcoat with long
skirt, bag-shaped maunch on the r. wrist, conical helmet with
nasal, long lance-flag with chequy device and three wavy
streamers, convex shield with central spike. Horse with
ornamental saddle and breast-band.
^ SIGILLVM ■G[VA]LERANNI • COMITIS ■WIGORNIE •
R. To the r. In armour : hauberk, coif, surcoat, conical
helmet w-ith nasal and back-ties, sword, convex shield with
central spike. Horse springing, with ornamental saddle of
chequy design, fringed.
^ SIGILLVM • GVALERANNI ■CO ... IS . MELLENTI.
Beaded borders.
5667. Sulph. casts. [D.C., D. 70, 71.]
5668. [A.D. 1 1 38?] Red: imperfect; app. by a folded
bobbin of faded red stuff. [Add. ch. 20,419.]
Robertus [de Bossu, 2nd] Earl of Leicester,
{son of Robert de Bellomonte, \st Earl.]
5669. {circ. A.D. 1 147.] Light-brown, varnished : fine,
edge imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 19.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, long kite-shaped
shield.
M • RO COMITIS LGGReCGSTR . . .
Beaded borders.
R. Small oval countcrseal. 1 ; X i in. Victory, holding a
246 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
rudder to the 1. From an antique oval intaglio gem, set in a
metal rim bearing the legend : —
© SECRETVM ROBERTI COITIS L6IRCESTRIE.
The letters TR in Leirccstiic conjoined.
5670. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rez'. of Xo. 5669. [D.C.,
D. 59, 60.]
5671. \circ. A.D. 114".] Another, very fragmentary, in an
old stuft'bag. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 18.]
Robertus de Bellomonte, Count of Mellcnt,
{afterw. Earl of Leicester?^
5672. [A.D. 1 170-1 178.] Dark-red : fine, speckled, and edge
chipped. App. by strands of red silk, with marks of the nicks
in the matrices for steadying them. 31 in. [L. F. C, xxii. i.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk, long surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal and long lambrequins, lance flag with orna-
mental device and streamers ; convex shield with central
spike and ornamental star or escarbuncle.
[S> SIJGILLVM : ROBERTI • DOMINI • BELLOMONTIS.
R. In armour, as in the obv.. with sword in jilace of the
lance-flag.
SIGILLVM • ROBERTI ■COMITIS ■MELL[EN].
5673. Plaster casts from the above impression, before it
was chipped. [Ixxx. 5, 6.]
Robertus [Fitz-Parnell de Bellomonte,
^tk] Ear/ of Leicester [A.D. 1 190-1204],
with counterseal of ROBERT DE Bretuel. or BretbY.
5674. [a.d. 1195.] Plaster cast of fine impression. 2^\\\.
[Ixxviii. 25, 26.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, long surcoat,
coif, cap-shaped helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse spring-
ing. In the field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
^- SIGILLVM ROBERTI COMITIS LEICESTRIG.
R. A smaller round counterseal. \\ in. diam. A shield of
arms : chequy.
* aeoReTVM : robgrti D€ t BReTveL. (o
Cf. the arms of Bretbv, or Bretty, which arc chequy
argent and azure.
Henri de Beaumont, Constable of England.
5675. [a.d. 1322.] Red: fine, the edge chipped. About
IJ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,506.]
Within an engrailed bordure, on a field replenished with
wavy sprigs of foliage, to the r. In armour : hauberk of
mail, surcoat, helmet with vizor down, and plumed, short
broad sword, shield, square shoulder-pieces. Horse capa-
EQUESTKIAX. 247
risoncd and at full speed. Arms : seme-de-lis, a lion rampant,
over all a bend, BEAUMONT.
I : De :
Willelmus de Beaumunt, [or de Bellomonte,
0/ Battisfoni, co. Sitff.]
5676. [7'ei/ip. Hen. III.] Mottled green: fine, injured in
places. i| in. [Add. ch. 9826.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield, flat
helmet. Horse galloping.
© SIGILL WILL" D€ B6AVMVNT.
Robertus de Becchering, [of W addingworth, co. Linc.^
bQll. [Late 12th cent.] Creamy-white : fine, but very
imperfect. About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 A. 21.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat (helmet broken
away), sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
LLV . . R0B6
Petrus de Bekerighe, [or de Bekerincge,
('/ Faldingn'ortli, co. Liiic.'\
5678. [Early 13th cent.] Light yellowish-brown, mottled :
fine, edge imperfect. About if in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
45 H. 28.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse springing.
^ SIGILLVM P6TRI D6 BeKERIGHe.
Cf RotuU de Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 588, .x.U. 1216.
5679. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 206.]
Goyfredus de Becco, \_of Hatton, co. Derh.'\
5680. \Tcmp. Hen. II.] Pale reddish-white: fine, but
very imperfect and cracked. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield.
DVS • DE
5681. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 88.]
Walterus Bech, \of Kirkstead, co. L/nc]
5682. [Late 12th cent.] Light reddish- brown : fine, var-
nished. 2J in. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 6.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, shield with central spike. Horse springing.
The saddle cloth fringed with five tassels.
^SIGILLVM WALTCRI BGCH.
5683. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 8y.]
Cf. Ko/it/i de Oblatis teiii/i. Joli., cd. T. \). Hardy, p. 370, A.D. 1 206.
248 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Warnerius de Begalaia, [0/ Beely, co. Derbi\
5684. [Early 13th cent.] Dark mottled green : fine, much
injured. About V^ in. when perfect. [Well. ch. i. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
^ SIGIL
Gilbertus de Benigwore, Benigwrd or Benigwurthe,
[of Alton, etc., CO. Liuc?[
5685. [Late 12th and early 13th centt.] Brown, opaque :
fine, edge slightly chipped. About 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet with back-ties and nasal, sword, long convex shield.
+ SIGILLVM GILBGRTI DG BeNlNGWORG.
5686. Light-brown : fine, but imperfect, r. side wanting.
[Harl. ch. 45 I. 52.]
5687. Uark-green : fine, showing mark of handle. [Harl.
ch. 45 I. 54.]
5688. Dark-green : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl. ch. 45
I. 56.]
5689. Dark-green : very fine, showing the composition of
the leathern surcoat with quilted work (cf. J. Hewitt, Ancient
Armour in Europe, vol. i., p. 126). [Harl. ch. 46 A. i.]
5690. Sulph. cast from No. 5689. [D.C., E. 201.]
5691. Plaster cast from fine example, chipped, [l.xxviii. 29.]
5692. Pale greenish-white, varnished : very imperfect,
lower part wanting. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 2.]
5693. Dark-green : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl. ch. 46
A. 5.]
5694. Dark -brown, opaque : imperfect and edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 46 A. 7.]
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. H.irdy, p. 369, a.d. 1206 ;
p. 459, A.D. 1207 ; p. 589, A.I). 1216.
Matheus de Beningworth.
5695. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped and in-
distinct impression. i| in. [Ixxviii. 28.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
i^ SIGILLVM MATH6V DG
Robertus de Berevilla, [of Scopzvick, co. Line]
5696. [Early Hen. II.] Greenish-brown : fine. 2 in. [Add.
ch. 20,863.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with
star-like ornament.
'» SIGILLVM ROBgRTI DE BEREVILLA.
EQUESTRIAN. 249
Robertus de Berchelaya or Berkelai, \ob. a.d. 12 19.]
5697. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. 2| in. [Ixxix. 60.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
with nasal, sword, scabbard, shield of arms : a chevron.
Horse galloping.
«! SIGILLV .... OBeRTI • DG • BeRCHGLAYA.
R. A smaller oval counterseal. i^xi^ in. A warrior,
riding to the I. on a galloping horse. From a fine antique
oval intaglio gem, set in a metal rim bearing the legend : —
e: SIGILLVM : ROBCRTI : DG : BeRKGLAI.
Radulfus de Berneres II., \of Great Waldingfield, co. Siiffl]
5698. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Creamy-white: indistinct; app.
by a plaited cord of variously coloured silk strands, i^ in.
[Had. ch. 46 D. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
C- SIGILL' • RADVLFI • DE B . . e . . . . SGCVNDI.
Willelmus Berner, [sou of HUGH Berner,
of Halm re or Habroiigh, eo. Lincoln^
5699. [a.d. 1147-1168.] Light-red, mottled: fine, with
mark of handle of matrix. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 46 B. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
S: SIGILLVM WILLGLMI B6RI/16R.
5700. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 99.]
5701. [a.d. 1147-1168.] Green, discoloured: the edge
chipped. [Harl. ch. 46 B. 3.]
James [Bertie, \si\ Earl of Abingdon,
Baron Norreys of Ryeott. [A.D. 1682- 1699.]
5702. Proof impression in reddish-brown wax from matrix.
2i- in. [xxxix. 40.]
To the 1. On a mount, replenished with foliage. In plate
armour : plumed helmet, sash, sword. Horse springing.
« SIGILLVM • PR/ENOBILIS ■lAGOBI • GOMITIS • DE • ABINGDON •
ET • BARONIS ■NORREYS ■DE • RYCOTT.
Carved borders.
Montague [Bertie- Venables, 2nd'\ Earl of Abingdon,
Baron Norreys of Ryeott. [A.D. 1699- 1 743.]
Constable of the Tower, Lord Lieut, of the Toxver I/anilcts.
5703. [a.d. 1702.] Red, covered with paper, before im-
pression : indistinct. 2\ in. [.\dd. ch. 13,630.]
2SO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Apparently same as obv. of preceding seal, No. 5702,
with legend altered.
« SIGILLVM • PR/ENOBILIS ■MONTAG • COMITIS ■DE •
ABINGDON • ET • BARONIS • NORREYS • DE ■RYCOTT.
R. A shield of arms of si.x cjuarterings : I. quarterly, i., iv.,
two bars, Venables ; ii., iii., three battering-rams barwise in
pale, headed and garnished, Bertie ; 2. quarterly, in the
second and third quarters a fret, over all a fess, NoRREYS ;
3. Seme of fleurs-de-lis a lion rampant ; 4. quarterly, in the
first quarter a pierced mullet ; 5. a fess betw. three
crescents, Lee ; 6. a chc\ ron betw. three mullets, Daxvers.
Ensigned with an earl's coronet. Supporters, dcx. a friar with
crutch and rosary, sin. a savage wreathed about the temples
and middle.
On a scroll in base, the motto : VIRTVS â– ARIETE â– FORTIOR.
Carved border.
5704. [a.d. 1702.] Another. [Add. ch. 13,631.]
5705. [A.D. 17 1 2.] Another, pressed. [Add. ch. 13,642.]
Cf. .Add. ch. 13,644; where the rev. is used separately as a shield of
arms.
Rogerus Bertram, Lord of Alitford, \co. Northumb?\
5706. [a.d. 1267-1269.] Dark-green: fine. App. by a
closely woven cord of variegated silk, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 46
D. 15.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned. Arms : an orle betw. eleven crosses crosslet,
Bertram.
* S' ROGeRl • BTRAM ■DNI • D' • MIDFORD.
H. Small counterseal. i in. A shield of arms, as in obv.
fi^SIGILLVM : SeCReTI : «<
5707. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 262, 263.]
Rogerus Bigod, [4///] Earl of Norfolk. [A.D. 1225-1270.]
5708. [A.D. 1232-1234.] Creamy-white: fine, cracked and
imperfect. About 2| in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,735.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms : a cross,
in base, a lion passant.
^ SIGI CO Hl€.
B. A smaller counterseal. i â– - in. A shield of arms : a
cross, BiGuD.
© S6CR6TVM • R0G6RI • COMITIS • NORFOLCHie.
Privy Seal, as Marshal of England.
5709. [a.d. 1255.] Dark-green: fine, edge chijiped. i in.
[Add. ch. 7207.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-toj^ped
EQUESTRIAN. 25 1
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned. Arms : a cross, BiC.OD.
®i SeCR • R ■COMITIS ■CNORJF' • MAR' • ANGLIC .
Beaded borders.
Cf. Vc-tusta Monumcnta^ vol. i., p. 29. Notes to Upton, Dc Studio
militari, p. 40. ^ , ^ , ,
Anotlier z>eal ?
5710. [a.D. 1259.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [l.xxix. 62.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat-helmet, sword, shield
of arms. Horse caparisoned. Very similar to the preceding.
. . SGCR' R' COMITIS NORF' MAR' ANG' . . .
Radulfus fil. Idonis de Bilesbi, [of Huttoft, co. Line.']
5711. [Early Hen. HI.] Dark-green : indistinct, edge very
imperfect. About 2| in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 22.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk or shirt of mail, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping.
SIGIL V . . I FILM IDONIS DE BIL ....
5712. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 180.]
Henricus Biset, [of Fordingbridge, co. Hants.']
5713. [Early 13th cent.] Brown : only a fragment of the
centre. About i| in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 E. 5.]
To the r. In armour.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, pp. 4, 44, 399, 458.
Ricardus de Blevile, [of Blofield .\ co. N^orf.]
5714. [Early 13th cent.] Brownish-white, or discoloured :
indistinct and edge imperfect. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 E. 23.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, broad-
sword, shield. Horse springing.
.... IGILL
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, pp. 327, 537.
5715. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 201.]
Alanus de Blez.
5716. [Late I2th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, i^ in. [I.xxviii. 31.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield.
^SIGILLVM ALANI D6 BL6Z.
Ricardus de Blukeville, [soti of ROGER DE Blukeville,
of Winwick, co. Northants.']
" New Seal."
5717. [circ. A.D. 1225.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped.
IJ in. [Add. ch. 22,544.]
252 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
To * the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse springing.
^SIGILLVM RICADI u<i') DG BLVKeVILL'.
Willelmus Blunde, [of Ixworth, co. Siiff.']
5718. [Early 1 3th cent.] Discoloured green : very imperfect
and indistinct. About i^' in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 li. 3 1.]
To the r. In armour.
Legend wanting.
Ricardus de Blunvi.
5719. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
l| in. [Ixxviii. 32.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
^SIGILL' RICARDI DG BLVNVI.
Humfridus de Bohun, or Boun, [2«^ Earl of Hereford,
[a.D. 1220-1275,] and [u/] Earl of Essex.
5720. [.\.D. 1259.] Plaster casts from chipped and some-
what indistinct impression. 2-L in. [Ixxviii. 36, 37.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet, sword, shield of arms (see rev.). Horse galloping. In
base, a bifurcated tree. Fine style of workmanship.
S=SIGILLV ■HVMFRIDI ■D6 • BOVN ■COMITIS ■HGRFOR
essesie.
R. A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lioncels,
BOHUN. Above the shield an estoile of eight points, on each
side a small shield of arms : quarter!)-, FiTZ-PlER.s, Earl of
Essex, his maternal arms.
e^SIGILL e ■BOV . . OMITIS • HGRFORDIG GT
ess ... 16.
Smaller Equestrian Seal.
5721. [a.D. 1274.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at the lower 1. h. side, i^ in. [Ixxviii. 38.]
To the 1. In a fur mantle, with conical cap, on 1. wrist a
hawk.
S'. H : DG : BOHVN ; COMITIS : HGRF .... :G]T : GSSGXIG.
Beaded borders.
Humfridus de Bohun, [4///] Earl of Hereford, Earl of Essex,
and Lord High Constable. [a.D. 1207-1301.]
5722. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at the bottom. 2^ in. [l.xxviii. 39, 40.]
* The following paragraph, towards the end of the charter, bears on the
history of the seal : — "Set quia per consilium nuitavi sigillum nieuni quod
prius fuit : Sccrctitiit Ricardi dc Dliikc~,'iUe, feci eciain omnes cartas suas,
quas eis feci, in presentcm cartam redigerc, et cam sigillo nico novo
signavi."
EQUESTRIAN. 253
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and fan plume, sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : BonUN,
see No. 5720.
S' H' D6 BOHVN : COMITIS €7 : SSTABVLAR' ■ANGL'.
The letters AB and AR, in Constabular', conjoined.
R. A shield of arms : BoilUX, sustained by a loop over a
swan. On each side a shield of arms : FiTZ-PlERS, sur-
mounted by a slipped trefoil.
«!: S' : HVMFRIDI : DG : BOHV .... [ClOMITIS : H6ReFORDI6 :
ex : 6SS6XI6 :
Herebertus de Bolebec, \of Hampden, co. Buck.']
5723. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: imperfect and
indistinct. About 14 in. when perfect. [Slo. ch. xxxii. 58.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILL DG BOL6B
Cf. Roiulide Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 68, A.D. 1200.
Johanes de Bolebi, \of Bulby, co. Linc^
5724. [a.D. 1170-1190.] Greenish-brown: fine, well pre-
served. 2^ in. [Add. ch. 20,622.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield.
SIGILLVM lOHAHIS DE BOLEBI.
5725. Another. [Add. ch. 20,623.]
5726. Another. Dark greenish-brown : fine. [Add. ch.
20,701.]
5727. [a.D. 1167-1174.] Another. Green. [Add. ch.
20,624.]
Gillebertus de Bulonia, or Bolonia, \pf co. Li?ic.]
5728. [13th cent.] Cast in red composition from original
seal bel. to Hon. E. Stanhope (No. 3). [Hi. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
©SIGILLVM GILLeBeRTI D€ BVLONIA.
Willelmus de Bolonia, [of Alfladwick, co. Hert.]
5729. [Late 12th cent] Creamy-white: indistinct, and
imperfect, i^ in. [Add. ch. 28,346.]
To the r. looking back. In long surcoat, with hawk on 1. fist.
LLMI D
Ranulfus de Bonekil.
5730. [Late 1 2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
i; in. [Ixxviii. 43.]
254 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat cap-
like helmet with nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield without
spike.
«■SIGILL' RANVLFI D6 BONeKIL :
Ernaldus de Bosco, or de Nemore, \of Syresham,
CO. Nortlit., (&•(-.]
5731. \circ. A.D. 1 147.] Greenish-brown: fine, chipped;
app. by a green silk cord. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 46.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, kite -shaped shield showing only the interior side.
Horse springing.
e^SIGILLVM ERN
5732. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 63.]
5733. [a.D. 1 147.] Discoloured, varnished brown : im-
perfect and indistinct. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 45.]
I DE
5734. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 62.]
A not Iter Seal.
5735. S^Teiiip. Hen. II.] Reddish-yellow : fine, cracked and
imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 47.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
long lance and flag, sword in belt, long kite-shaped shield.
Horse galloping, with saddle and breastband.
... ILL DE NEMORE.
5736. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 64.]
5737. [/Vw/. Hen. II.] Dark red, varnished : very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 48.]
E.
5738. Pale yellow : fine, but edge entirely destroyed.
ORE.
5739. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 65.]
Ernaldus de Bosco, or de Nemore, (a later) [0/ Houghton,
CO. Nortlii.^
5740. [End of 1 2th cent.] Green, mottled : fine, edge im-
perfect, with mark of the handle. About 2 in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 52.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coat of mail, nasal,
sword, long kite-shaped shield strengthened with an ornament
like an cscarbuncle. Horse springing.
i&SIGILLVM ERNALDI DE NEMORE.
li. Small oval counterscal. 1 „' x IJ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem, set in a metal rim. A classical sub-
ject of three figures, one with helmet and shield, on an estrade.
SiSecReTVM • hcrnaldi • De • bosco.
Beaded border.
EQUESTRIAN. 255
5741. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. [D.C., D. 66.]
5742. [Late 12th cent.] Dark-green, mottled: originally-
fine, very imperfect. App. by faded purple silk strands.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 51.]
©SIGILL RE.
Xo counterseal.
5743. [Beg. 13th cent] Opaque yellow uncoloured : fine.
Mark of handle. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 53.]
^SIGILLVM ERNALDI DE NEMORE.
No counterseal. •
Henricus fil. Rogeri de Bosco, {of Flixton, co. Siiff.]
5744. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Dark reddish-brown : fine, chipped
at the edge, i^ in. [L.F.C., i. 21.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat of mail, here indicated in a
curious manner by a chequy or hatched pattern, square-topped
helmet ; reaching out the r. hand. In the field on the 1. a
spear, obliquely set. and over it a shield of arms : an
escutcheon and chief
SiSlGILLVM . . . NRICI FIL RO . . ER' D6 B SCO.
5745. White : v^ery imperfect and indistinct. [Stowe Col-
lection : Flixton Charters, 14.]
. . . LLVM NRI DE BSCO.
Willelmus de Bosco Roardi {?).
5746. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from good but chipped
impression. I^ in. [Ixxviii. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, round flat cap, sword, kite-
shaped shield. Horse galloping.
#SIGILL' WILL6LMI DG BOSCO ROARDI (=)
Rogerus de Brai, [of Diinton, co. Bedford?^
5747. [Temp. Rich. I.] Brownish-red : fine. 2\ in.
[Harl. ch. 83 A. 47.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, shield with ornamental bands for support.
^SIGILLVM ROGERI 06 BRAI.
5748. Sulph. ca.st [D.C., D. 13 1.]
Another Seal.
5749. [Early 13th cent] Uncoloured, varnished: edge
chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 20.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, round-topped helmet,
sword, convex shield strengthened with a cross or escarbuncle,
and central spike.
^SIGILLVM ROGeRI DG BRAI
5750. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 122.]
J 56 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Braibroc (Robertus de). v. Filius Ingebaldi (Robertus).
Wilem fll. Bernard! de Breclosbi, [(/ Brocklesby, co. Lhic]
5751. [a.D. 1153-1168.] Reddish-brown: fine, cracked,
with mark of the handle. 2 in. [Harl. cli. 47 C. 20.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse prancing.
e^SIGILLVM : W1L€M • FILIV : BERNARDl : DE BRECLOSBI.
5752. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 83.]
Willelmus de Breosa, juveiiis.
5753. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped on the r. h. side. 2-|- in. [l.x.xviii. 5L]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, convex shield with central boss and radiating
lines in form of an estoile of eight points. Horse galloping.
SIG L6LMI DG BRGOSA IVVGNIS.
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 460, A.D. 1208.
Simon le Breth, or Brito, [<)/" ca. So///, f]
5754. ['rc///p. John.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2| in. [Ixxviii. 45.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
convex shield with spike. Horse galloping.
. . . GILLV . . SIMONIS • LG • BR
5755. Another, from chipped impression. [Ixxviii. 47.]
This shows the head with conical helmet.
©SIGILLVM SIMONIS . . . . BR! . . .
Bretby o/- Bretuel (Robert de).
z'. Bellomonte (Robertus Fitz-Parnell de).
Willelmus Brito, [o/- Le Bretun 0/ Teckci/', Teton,
CO. No/-t/it.]
5756. [13th cent.] Red : fine but imperfect, with mark of
the handle. About 2i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,479.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield with central spike. Horse galloping,
fii I brit[on:is.
Conanus [Le Petit,] Duke of Brittany and [5//;] Earl of
Kich///o/id. [a.D. i i 65-1 i 7 i .]
5757. Dark-red : a small fragment. [Harl. ch. 48 G. 43.]
0. To the r. In hauberk of mail. Horse with ornamental
saddle.
(COMITIIS RlCCHEMVNDie].
B. Similar to the obv.
[CONJANI
EQUESTRIAN. 257
5758. Creamy-white : fine, but very imperfect. About
3 ;- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,335.]
5759. Uncoloured, creamy-white : fine, the lower r. h. side
broken off. App. by a sl<ein of faded silks. [Harl. ch. 48
G. 40.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, long convex shield with
broad bordure and ornamental bands ; m the r. h. a long
lance with flag and streamers overhead. Horse galloping.
^SIGILLVM CONAN[l DVCIS BRlTAlNNie.
R. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, and continuous
coif, conical helmet, kite-shaped shield, showing interior side,
ornamented with diaper work and a broad bordure, sword,
sash or baldric. Horse with ornamental saddle.
^SIGILLVM [CONANI COMITIJS RICHEMVNDie.
The letter S in Sigilhnn and Ducis, reversed.
5760. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. [D.C., D. 109, 1 10.]
Engr. apparently from this example, when it was perfect, in the
Rcgistrum Honoris de Riclunomi, London, 1722, folio, pi. fig. iii. See
also Add. MS. 6728, f. 15 ; and Douet D'Arcq, Collection de Sccaux,
No. 531.
Ra[nnulph] del Broc, [" Hostiaruis " and] Ulars/ial of King
[Henry II.]
5761. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2 in. when perfect. [D.C., D. 162.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
fiiSIGILLV RA D6L BROC MAReSGALLI R6GI.
The S in Sigilln is reversed.
5762. Plaster cast. [Ixxix. 66.]
R. dc Broc, Hostiarius, etc., occurs in the Rotiili de Qblatis lentp. Joh.^
ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 339, a.d. 1206.
Broclosbi (Eudo, son of Henry de). v. Aufort (Ido de).
Henricus Clericus [fil. Nigelli] de Brocelausbi, \of
Brocklesby, co. Line.]
5763. [A.n. 1 1 53-1 168.] Light reddish-brown: fine, with
mark of the handle, edge chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 21.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat with long maunch
on the r. wrist, conical helmet with nasal, long convex shield
with central spike, lance with flag and split streamers (the
flag bears a saltirc).
SiSIGILLVM HENRICI GLERICI DE BROCELAVSBI
5764. .Sulph. cast. [D.C., I). 82.]
Mil.. 11. S
258 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Radulffus de Buctun, [or BUCHETUN, of A)icastei\co. Line]
5765. [13th cent.] Dark-green: fine, with mark of the
handle, i-i in. [Eg. ch. 509.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse springing.
e: SIGILLVM RADVLFFI • DE • BVCTVN.
Johannes Bucuinte, [son of Geoffrey Bucointe,
of London.']
5766. [Late 12th cent] Dark-green, mottled: fine, but
imperfect ; app. by a finely woven hollow bobbin of green
taffeta. 2 in. [Add. ch. 1046.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with nasal,
sword, shield with bordure. Horse galloping. In base a
wyvern, tail flory and nowed, wings expanded.
.... ILL' â– lOHANNIS F BVCVINTE-
The letters NN in Johannis, and TE in Bucuinte, respec-
tively conjoined.
Geof. Bokointc occurs temp. Joh.
Johannes Bucuinte.
5767. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2-i- in. [Ixxviii. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, convex shield with central spike,
fi: SIGILLVM lOHANNlS BVCV1NT6.
Godardus de Buiun ...
5768. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from a chipped im-
pression. I^ in. [l.xxviii. 42.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM • GODARDI • D6 • BVIVN . . .
Hubertus de Burgo, \Earl of Kent, Justice of England!]
5769. [a.D. 1227-1233.] Pale-green: fine, very imperfect ;
app. by a finely woven hollow bobbin of green taffeta. About
2-i- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,407.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : seven lozenges,
three, three, and one vaire (or lozengy of fifteen pieces),
Burgh.
Legend destroyed.
H. A shield of arms as described in the obv.
Legend destroyed.
5770. [a.1>. 1227-1229.] Dark-green : fine, very imper-
EQUESTRIAN. 259
feet ; app. by a finely woven cord of faded purple taffeta.
[L. F. C, ii. 12.]
Legend destroyed.
Cf. Jouni. Bril. Arch. Assoc, vols, ix., p. 371, .xiv. pi. xvi.
Another Seal.
5771. Plaster casts from fine but imperfect impression, the
edge entirely gone. [Ixxviii. 55.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat of arms :
round cap, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms
as in the rev.
Legend wanting.
R. A kite-shaped shield of arms : masculy or lozcngy of
nineteen pieces, five, three, and one, vaire, BuRGH. This is
a variant of the arms on the preceding rev., where the mascles
or lozenges are only three in number in the row in chief.
Legend wanting.
Johannes de Burgo, [son and heir of Hubert de
BuKGO, of Banstead, co. Siirr?^
hill. [a.D. 1269.] Bronze-green: fine, but imperfect.
2-i- in. [Harl. ch. 47 E. 35.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield of arms slung by a band over
the r. shoulder. Horse caparisoned. Arms : lozcngy, [gu.]
and vaire, BuRGH.
[•S- SIG]I[LL]VM [* nOHANNIS -J- D6 -I- BVRGO *
B. Small round counterseal. i-Jj- in. A shield of arms, as
described in the obv.
+ SIGILLVM SeCRGTI.
Car\-ed borders.
5773. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., E. 264.]
5774. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. [D.C., E. 387.]
5775. [Late Hen. III.] Mottled green : fine, edge injured ;
app. by a woven bobbin of green stuff. [Harl. ch. 47 E. 16?^
0. This shows a plume of flowers on the helmet, and some
parts of the legend wanting in the previous seal. No. 5772.
■:S1G1LLVM « lOHANNIS •!• D6 I- BVRGO *
H. As before.
Robertus de Burun, {of Ossington, co. Nod.]
5116. [Tem/>. Hen. III.] Pale-yellow, uncolourcd, opaque :
fine, imperfect on the 1. h. side. I^ in. [Toph. ch. 14.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, [sword],
shield. Horse galloping. In base a wyvern, to the !., with
expanded wings.
e= SIGILLVM • ROBGRTI -06
5777. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 233.]
s 2
26o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Rogerus de Buterleye, [fil. SXEPHANI DE BUTERLEYE, Mil.']
5778. [13th cent.] Dark-green : imperfect and indistinct.
I| in. [Add. ch. 27,186.]
0. To the 1. In armour : surcoat, sword, shield of arms.
Horse caparisoned. Arms : a fesse between three roses.
sie s
H. Small round counterseal, of which nothing remains but
the legend : —
.... [S]€CR€T
Butiler (William le). v. (Pincerna) Willelmus.
Ricardus fil. Johannis de Birun, lilil. \Lord of Cadney,
CO. Liiic.l
bllQ. [a.d. 1342.] Cast in pale red composition, i in.
[Ixxviii. 7. J
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, crested helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse crested and caparisoned, gal-
loping. Arms : three bendlets, BvRON. Crest, a mermaid
with comb and mirror, Byron.
S' RICARDI ■DE • BIRVN •
5780. [a.d. 1340.] Red : fine, but very fragmentary.
About I in. [Add. ch. 21,449.]
RDI • DE • BIRVN.
Doubtful, perhaps one of tJie Byron Family.
5781. [Late 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
I in. [D.C., F. 154.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : bendy
of six, Byron ?
The legend consists of a cross, the letter P reversed, fol-
lowed by seven roses of fine points pierced, and as many
fleurs-de-lis, arranged alternately.
Walterus de Cadomo, or Caen.
5782. [Late 12th or 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine
impression, if in. [Ixxvii. 58.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
?;:SIGILLV WALTERI DG CADOMO.
Walter de Cadomo occurs under Yorkshire, in the Rotnli dc Oblatis,
temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 52, .\.D. 1200.
Morganus Cam, [of co. Glamor ga>ti\
5783. [a.d. 1234 I Dark-green: fragmentary. About
\\ X I in. when perfect. [Harl. rh. 75 A. 25.]
EQUESTRIAN. 261
Pointed oval To the 1. In armour : tunic, helmet, swcrd.
ANI • C
5784. [a.D. 1234.] Dark-green : very imperfect, [riari.
;h. 75 B. 40.]
. . SIGILLV .... GANI GA . . .
5785. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 214.]
Cam (Morganus.) v. Gam (Morganus).
Thomas, [JiL Hamonis] de Camera, [of Gt. Totkain, co. Ess.'\
5786. [Early 13th cent.l Pale-red: fine, but imperfect.
2L in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. i.] "
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, round-
topped helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse
springing.
^SIG TH M.
5787. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 174.]
Stephanus Camerarius, [of Wikingeshi, Wickeiiby, co. Line]
5788. [a.D. 1 187.] Dark-green: imperfect and indistinct.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 9.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat. Horse galloping.
ANI CA
Henricus Camberli . . . ., [or Camerarius, of
]Vyki!igl}y, ]Vickciiby. co. Line]
5789. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark-green: fine edge chipped.
If in. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 21.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned.
Arms : a roundle (?).
S' .H6RIGI GAMBGRLI ....
H. Small oval counterseal, from a ring, with mark of the
handle, f X -^ in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio
gem. Victory to the l, with trophies, sacrificing (?)
siGiLLVM secRexi.
5790. Sulph. cast of obv. only. [D.C., E. 228.]
Warnerius de la Campani[a, of Barrozc. co. Line]
5791. [a.D. 1 152-1175.] Greenish-brown : fine, witli mark
of the handle, if in. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 33.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Hor.se
galloping.
* SIGILLVM WARNeRII DG LA CAMPANI.
5792. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 125]
262 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Petrus de Campania, [sou of Peter de Campania, of
Killiiigholm, co. Liiicl]
5793. [Early 14th cent.] Light-brown : fine, with marks
of the setting as a ring. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 37.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, shield. Horse caparisoned. The seal is remarkable
for the smallness of its size in comparison with other seals of
this class.
The legend is complete, but very small and faintly
impressed.
«:S' BON SLI
Gerardus de Campo {?).
5794. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impres-
sion. About 2]- in. when perfect. [D.C., D. 179.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, long convex shield. Legend wanting.
(Attributed by Doubleday to Gerard, son of Whir de Campo, whose
seal, an ornamental design, is attached to Harl. ch. 47 G. 10.)
Martinus de la Chapele, [or de Capella, of Den ham, co.
Buck.]
5795. [cii-c, A.D. 1176-1191.] Light-brown: fine, edge
chipped. If in. [Harl. ch. ill C. 38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, furnished with a
long loose tail or flap, conical helmet, with nasal, sword, con-
vex shield with strengthening bands and central spike. Horse
springing, elegantly designed, somewhat resembling the
Greek style.
^SIGILLV TINI : D6 : LA : CHAP€Le.
5796. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 151.]
Ernolplius de Certrifelt {? Cestrefelde.)
(/J doubtful seal.)
5797. [.\.D. 1 143.] Plaster cast from fine impression, the
edge chipped. 2 in. [Ixxviii. yj.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, continuous coif, conical
helmet, sword, kite-shaped shield showing interior side
bordered, and held by a short strap.
*SIGILLVM 6RNOLPHI • D6 ■CERTRlFeLT.
Robertus Chambort, or Chambord [of Coivton, co. Vor/c]
5798. [Early Hen. II. J Red: with mark of the handle.
VI in. [Add. ch. 20,564.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shieki.
©SIGILLVM ROBe .... GHA . . . ORT.
EQUESTRIAN. 263
Walterus de Chanci, [of Skirpenheck, co. York.]
5799. [a.D. 1207. J Green: large and thick mass, as is
usually found with the charters of Byland Abbey, of which
this is one. i^ in. [Add. ch. 20,589.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, shield with bordure, central spike, and orna-
mental bands of strengthening. Horse galloping.
gsSIGILL' WALTGRI DG CHANCI.
The letter N is reversed.
Ricardus de Chandos, [0/ Wilinarston, co. Here/.']
5800. [Early 13th cent.] Pale-green : originally fine, now
very imperfect on the 1. h. side. About it in. [Add. ch.
20,416.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with nasal, sword, shield with ornamental strengthening like a
star or escarbuncle. Horse galloping.
e=SIGILL' : RICARDI : 06 A.
Robertus de Chaucumba.
5801. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. i| in. [Ixxviii. 62.]
To the r. In flowing surcoat, and with round cap, a falcon
by the jesses on the r. wrist.
^SIGILL' ROBeRTI DG CHAVCVMBA.
Paganus de Chaorciis, [cr Chaurciis, of Keuipsford, co.
Gloiic.'\
5802. [Early 13th cent] Dark mottled green: fine, the
edpe chipped. 2^ in. [L. F. C, yii. 2.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Arms appear to be : barry of
eight. The arms of Ch A WORTH are: barry an' orle of
martlets.
55!SIGILL' PAfGJAMI DG CHAORCIIS.
The letter N is reversed.
R. A smaller counterseal. I^ in. A shield of arms much
defaced, but apparently : barry unnumbered.
^SGCRGTVM PAGANI DG CHAORCIIS.
Paganus de Chaurciis [or Paen de Chaworth, C/icv.l.
5803. [.\.D. 1270.] Green: fine, very imperfect. About
1.1 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,829.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
[shield of arms]. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barry, an orlc
of martlets, Chaworth.
[CH]AVRC[IIS]-
264 CATALOGUE 01' SEALS.
CHESTER.
Rannulphus [de Meschines, 3/7/] Earl of Chester.
[a.d. 1119-112S.]
5804. Plaster cast from imperfect impression. 3 in.
[Ixxx. 7.]
To the r. With sword.
VM RANNVL Re ... .
yourn. Brit. Arch. Assoc, voL v., p. 241, ob-j. only. The seal is here
wrongly attributed to Ranulf IL, or de Gernons.
Ranulfus, \cr Randle de Gernons, 4th] Eail of Chester.
[A.D. IIJS-II53.]
5805. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 3 in. [D.C., D.
To the r. full-face. In a surcoat, with sword. Horse with
plain saddle and breast-band.
^SIGILLVM RANVLFI COMITIS CeSTRICNSIS.
5806. Cast in white plaster, [xxxiv. 29.]
ArcluTolog., vol. iv., p. 120 ; Joiini. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. v., p. 241.
Hugo [Cyvelioc, 5/'Z'] Earl of Chester. [A.D. 1 153-1180.]
FIRST SEAL.
5807. [a.D. 1155-1168.] Light-brown, with dark-brown
varnish : fine, verj' imperfect, only centre remaining. [Harl.
ch. 52 A. 13.]
0. For description sec No 5809.
R. Two impressions of an oval counterseal, very imperfect.
About i-i- X iJ- in. when perfect. Impression of an antique
oval intaglio gem : two nude athletes in combat, one kneeling
on the other, who is falling backward.
[fi:] CONTRA SKGILLVM DO]MINI C6STRie.
Beaded borders.
The gem in this counterseal was used (according to Randle Holme)
by Ranulph or Randle II., de Gernons, 4th Earl of Chester, father of
this Hugh, see woodcuts of his seal and counterseal in Joitrn. Brit.
Arch. Assoc, vol. v., p. 241 (J. R. Planchi5, On the seals of the Karls
of Chester), but with a different legend. Holme, however, is mistaken in
attributing the seal to R. de Gernons.
5808. [a.U. 1163-1185.] Light-brown, with a dark-brown
varnish : fine, very fragmentary, only centre remaining.
[Stowe Collection, Repj-ngdon charters. No. 3.]
0. For description see ne.xt seal.
H. A small oval counterseal. About I ; x i in. Impres-
sion of an antique oval intaglio gem : uncertain subject, per-
haps a gnostic gryllus or nondescript emblematical figure.
S . € . . . . TV€
5809. Light-brown, with a dark-brown varnish : imperfect.
3 J in. [Stowe Collection, Burton Charters, No. 3.]
EQUESTRIAN. 26$
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, em-
broidered surcoat with long skirt, and full maunch on r. wrist,
conical helmet with nasal, in the r. h. a lance with square flag
and long streamers : the flag chequy of nine pieces with a
roundle in each square, in the 1. h. a long convex shield
strengthened with an ornamental escarbuncle, ard slung round
the neck. Horse with ornamental saddle.
[S=S1GJIL[LV]M • H:VG]0NI3 COMITI3 CG3TRI6.
The letter S reversed.
R. Two impressions of a small oval counterseal as described
in the next or second seal.
SECOND SEAL.
With counterseal of Willielmus Barbeaverill.*
5810. [.A..D. I153-1181.] Bright-red: fine, only the centre
remaining. About 3 in. when perfect. App. by a diapered
bobbin of finely woven threads. [Harl. ch. 83 F. 32.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, long pleated
surcoat, [helmet, sword,] shield ornamented with a bordure,
ornamental strengthenings of a star-like or escarbuncle form.
Horse galloping, with saddle, saddle-cloth diapered lozengy
with a small cross in each space, and fringed, and ornamental
breast-band with pendent pellets.
Legend wanting.
R. Small oval counterseal. i-nr ^ ttt '"•> ^^'''h marks of a
curiously carved handle. Impression of an antique oval
intaglio gem : a gryllus of two human faces conjoined, on the
1. Silenus, on the r. JVIercury ?
C=SIGILLVIVI WILeLMl BARBGAVILL.
5811. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. [D.C., D. 114, 115.]
Ob',', in Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. v., p. 243.
5812. [.A. D. 1 1 75-1 1 80.] Dark-green: very imperfect. [The
oln'. formerly detached and numbered xx.xv. 19 (o), but now
rejoined to the Cotton ch. x. 7, to which it belongs.]
p. As before, the long sword, and some other parts wanting
in the preceding seal are shown in this example.
CO[MITIS]
R. Two smaller counterseals :
(i) Heart-shaped: about I X| in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : a human face. Legend indistinct.
(2.) Oval : slightly larger, the impression of another antique
oval intaglio gem. The subject defaced. Legend indistinct.
Beaded border.
• Cf. Radulphus Barba ap'l', among the witnesses to Stowc ch.
Repyngdon, No. 3.
256 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ranulfus [Blundeville, 6ili\ Earl of C/icsfer, [^niid 4t/i\
Earl of Lincoln. [a.D. 1 1 80-1 232.]
5813. [a.D. 121^1232.] Creamy-white: fine, imperfect at
the lower part. 3,^ in. when perfect. [Marl. ch. 52 A. 16.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned, galloping. Arms : three garbs, two and one,
Chester.
eiSIGl COM NI6.
R. Small round countcrscal. i^ in. A shield of arms as
in the obv.
S:SeCR€TVM : RANVLFl : COMITIS : CGSTRI6 : €7 : LINCOLNIG.
Madox, Formularc .â– l)ii:^licanutn ; Jourii. Brit. Arch. Assoc., vol. v.,
p. 246.
5814. Sulph. casts oi obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 212, 213.]
5815. [a.D. 1231.] Bronze-green: fine originally, now
injured ; app. by a plaited cord of faded silk. [Cott. ch.
xxiv. 16.]
Joitrn. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. v., p. 246.
Willelmus de Cheurevile, [or de Caravilla, of Raydou,
CO. Stiff.]
5816. [a.D. 12S1.] Creamy-white : now indistinct and im-
perfect. If in. [Harl. ch. 48 B. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield. Horse springing.
H6VR6VILe.
5817. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 272.]
5818. [a.D. 1286.] Creamy-white: indistinct. [Harl. cii.
47 <^- 43-]
eLMi : oe : CHe
Robertus de Chetwode, [of Norton, co. Nortlit.]
5819. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green: fine, i; in. [Harl.
ch. 85 A. 59.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round-
topped helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
■E^SIGILLVM ■ROBeRTl • D6 • CH6TWOD6.
5820. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 195.]
Philippus de Chime, [or Kyma, of co. Line]
5821. [circ. A.D. 1172.] Light-brown, varnished: origin-
ally good, now the edge chipped. About 2.'. in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 36.]
EQUESTRIAN. 267
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, long convex shield with ornamental
bordure and central boss.
R^SIGILLV LIPI D6 CHIMG.
5822. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 105.]
5823. Bright-red, mottled : fine, edge chipped. [Harl. ch,
52 G. 31.]
©SIGIL .V HI De CHIMe.
5824. Dark-red : only a fragment containing the 1. h. side.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 32.]
HIL . . D6 CHIMe.
5825. Creamy-yellow : very imperfect, edge wanting.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 33.]
Legend wanting.
5826. Light-brown: ver>' imperfect. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 34.]
esiGI Me.
5827. [circ. A.D. 1172.] Light-brown, varnished of a dark
colour: only centre part remaining. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 35.]
Legend wanting.
5828. [circ. A.D. 11 72.] Brown : originally good, now very
imperfect, r. h. side and bottom part wanting. [Harl. ch. 52
G.- 37-]
CHIMe.
V. Kima (Philippus de).
Willelmus fil. Alani de Claxetai, [co. Liuc]
5829. [Early 13th cent.] Brown, mottled, semi-opaque:
fine, with mark of handle, ij in. [Harl. ch. 48 B. 39.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet, sword, long convex
shield with central spike, star-like ornament, and bordure.
^iSIGILL' WILLeLMI FILLII ALAMI D CLAXEBI.
5830. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 134.]
5831. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: indistinct in places.
[Harl. ch. 48 B. 40.]
5832. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green, mottled: fine.
[Ilarl. ch. 48 B. 41.]
Gilbertus de Clare II. (?), {called " Strongbow" Earl of
Pevihroke and Striguil, i.e. Chepstoto], etc. \oh. A.D. 1148], or
Gilbertus de Clare, \yd Earl of Clare, A.D. 1 152.]
5833. [Temp. Steph.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped round the edge. About 3 in. when perfect.
[Ixxviii. 63^
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex kite-shaped
shield on which are faint traces of the armorial bearings of
chcvronelly, for Clare.
(SIGILLVj 00 • GV Le (?)
268 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Gilebertus de Clara, [^t/i Earl of Hertford and Gloucester,
A.D. 1218-1229.]
5834. [a. D. 1 2 18.] Light-brown: fine, now very imperfect,
only centre remaining ; app. by a plaited cord of variegated
threads About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 B. I'j?^
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, .shield
of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three chevrons, CLARE.
Legend wanting.
B. A smaller counterseal. i in. A shield of arms as above.
^ SIGILL' GILGBeRTI DG CLARA.
5835. [A.D. 1218-1230.] Dark-green: fine, but frag-
mentary. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 38.]
0. . . SIGILL' G
11. As before.
Gilebertus de Clare, [7//'] Earl of Hertford and Gloucester,
[A.D. 1261-1295.]
5836. [A.D. 1262-1295.] Dark-grccn : fine, chipped. 3 in.
[L.F.C., xii. 5.]
0. To the 1. In armour • hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping. Arms : three chevrons, CLARE.
SIGILL' GIL6B6RTI • DG ■CLAR6 : COMITIS : . . . . VGRNIC.
R. To the r. . In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned, galloping. Arms : CLARE.
SIGILL' : GIL . . . RTI : DG : CLARG : COMITIS : H6RTFORDI6.
Beaded borders.
Sandford, General Hist., p. 139 ; Spelman, Aspilogia, Nota in Upton,
p. 6S.
5837. [Early Edw. I.] Green : fine, but very fragmentary ;
app. by a closely plaited cord of various colours. [Add.
ch. 20,398.]
5838. [A.D. 1292.] Dark-green : fine, but very fragmentary.
[Cott. ch. xviii. 48.]
Ricardus de Clare, \of Saltrey, co. Hunt., and
Buckcnhaui Parva, co. Noif]
5839. [Temp. ]oh.'\ Green, mottled: indistinct in places,
li in. [Harl. ch. 83 A. 54.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
.... ILLVM RICARDI • DE CLARE.
5840. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 145.]
Ricardus de Clare, [4th Earl of Hertford, A.D. 1172-1 2 18.]
5841. Dark-green, mottled : only a fragment of the upper
part. About 2 in. when ])erfect. [Harl. cli. 1 I I V.. 45.]
EQUESTRIAN. 269
To the r. In hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet, sword, kite-
shaped shield.
Lcijend \vantin<j.
Ricardus de Clare, [6f/i] Earl of Hertford
[and Gt/i] Earl of Gloucester, [a. P. 1 230-1 262.]
5842. \eirc. a.D. 1250.] Creruny-white : fine originally,
now very imperfect, only centre remaining. About 2^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 16,531.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, [flat
helmet], sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms :
three chevrons, CLARE.
Legend wanting.
R. A shield of arms of Clare, as in obv., suspended by a
strap, and supported by two lions rampant addorsed.
Legend wanting.
5843. [circ. A.D. 1250-1260.] Creamy-white: fine, very
imperfect. [Add. ch. 20,039.]
0. This shows the helmet and other details wanting in the
previous seal.
S» SIG 16.
H This shows the ornamental foliage at the top of the
shield and the strap.
© SIG CAR e.
Beaded borders.
5844. Plaster casts from fine impression, very much chipped
at the edges. [Ixxviii. 64, 65.]
0. 5; SIG GLARe ; CLOJMITIS ; HCRTFORDie.
B. ^~ SIGILLVM : RICARDI : DG :■CLA IS I GLO €.
A 7iiej)iber of t/ie Clare Family*
5845. Plaster casts from fine impression, edge entirely
wanting. About 3L in. when perfect. [Ixxviii. 66, 6/.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three chevrons,
Clare.
Legend wanting.
B. A shield of arms, Clare : the chevrons diapre, with
wavy scrolls of foliage. Background hatched. Within a broad
circle of elegantly designed wavy scrolls of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Clericus de Brocelausbi (Henricus). v. Brocelausbi
(lienricus Clericus de).
* Called by Doublcday, Gilbert de Clare, E. of Gloucester and
Hertford.
270 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ricardus Clericus, [of Branteston, co. Norf.,
son ^/Baldewine Clericus, of t/ie same^
5846. [r3th cent.] Pale-green, discoloured : very imperfect.
About I -J in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 48 C. 6.]
To the 1. In armour.
Legend wanting.
Radulfus de Climtun.
5847. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. 14- in. [Ixxviii. 69.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
© SIGILL' RADVLFI [DJE CLIMTVU.
Radulfus de Clintunia P.
5848. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, i-i- in. [Ixxviii. 68.]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
^SIGILL' RADVLFI De CL . . . . VNIA (?)•
Petrus de Codingtun.
5849. [t2th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
2-,v in. [Ixxviii. 70.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, long spear
held horizontally, long convex triangular shield.
SIGILLVM P6TRI D6 CODIH
Roaldus, [son of Alkh, Coiistabularius] Richejnmidie,
CO. York.
5850. [Early 13th cent.] Recent cast in green composition,
from original seal bel. to Hon. E. Stanho]3e ; very imperfect,
1. h. side wanting. About I-J- in. when perfect, [lii. 22, 23.]
p. To the r. In armour : kite-shaped shield.
SIGILL' ROALD
B;. A smaller counterseal. i in. A shield of arms of an
early character : two bars and a chief
e= S' RO RICHeMVUDie.
Also called Reulend, or Ruold fil. Alani, Constabularius Richcnuind",
in liotuU dc Qblatis, temp. Joh., pp. 569, 603 .\
Radulfus de C[ornhill.3].
5851. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. 2\ in. [Ix.xix. 94.]
To the r. In armour : convex shield slung by a strap
round the shoulders. Horse galloping. In the field, below
the horse, an elegantly designed flower.
â– ^ SIGILLVM RADVLFI DG C
EQUESTRIAN. 27 1
Robertus de Curtenai, [COURTENAY, ^(T^i. Cumb.?\
5852. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. 2 in. [l.xxviii. 76.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
© SIGILLVM . . B6R ...6 CVRT6NAI.
Rogerus de Creft, \or Crefth, of Helmedon, co. Northti\
5853. \circ. A.D. 1225.] Dark-green: fine, with mark of
the hand:e. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 85 B. 51.]
To the I. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmcc
with nasal, long lance or spear in the r. h., long kite-shaped
shield in the 1. h.
iSSIGILLVM ROGERI DE CREFT.
5854. \circ. A.D. 1225-1230.] Dark-green : fine, with mark
of the handle. [Had. ch. 85 B. 52.]
5855. \circ. A.D. 1225-1230.] Dark-green: very fine and
sharp. [Harl. ch. 85 B. 53.]
5856. Sulph. cast of the previous seal, Xo. 5S55. [D..C.,
D. 164.]
Hamo, [//. ECARDI] de Crevequer, \of Blcan, co. Kent^
5857. [Early Hen. HI.] Green, mottled: fine, edge
chipped. li in. [Add. ch. 919.]
To the right. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILL' HAMONIS DE CREVEPVER :
5858. Plaster cast from very fine impression, which appears
to be from a very close copy of the seal, rather than from the
same matrix, [l.x.xviii. 81.]
Mauricius de Creun, \of Bittterzuick, co. Liiicol/i.']
5859. [a.d. 1 158.] Red: fine, edge chipped; app. by
cords of closely plaited or woven threads. 2\x if in. [Harl.
ch. 49 A. I.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In armour : hauberk and con-
tinuous coif of mail, conical helmet with nasal, sword, kite-
shaped shield very indistinctly cut. Horse gallopin'^, with
ornamental breast-band.
. . . IGILL' MAVRIGI DE . . . . REV
Fnr nnother pointed oval seal of this class, cf. Harl. ch. 45 B ->/
5860. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 78.]
Another Seal.
5861. [Early Hen. II.] Creamy-white, varnishcil brown.
\\ in. [Add. ch. 20,591.]
272 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
MA 6
Johannes de Criail.
5862. [Late I2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
1 1 in. [Ixxviii. 79.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, convex kite-shaped shield. â– Horse galloping.
e= SIGILL' • lOH'IS • D' CRIAIL.
Johannes de Criol.
5863. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2i in. [Ixxviii. 78.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, cap-shaped
helmet with nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike and
rays.
^ SIGILLVM â– lOHANNIS â– DE CRIOL.
Walterus Croc.
5864. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from good impres-
sion. If in. [Ixxviii. 80.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round cap-
like helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILLVM : WALTeRI : CROC :
Walterus Croc, [so/i ^/Walter Croc, 0/ IVadtvick,
CO. IVi/ts.]
5865. [Late 12th cent.] Pale greenish-brown: fine, lower
part chipped. 2\ in. [L.F.C., xiii. II.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round cap-
like helmet, sword, shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
fi! SIGILLV I • CROC.
Robertus fil. Ricardi de Crocstun, [0/ Habrough, co. Litic.']
5866. [i2th-i3th cent.] Creamy-white, discoloured: fine,
edge chipped. Marks of the handle. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,741.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long conve.v shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
® SIGILL' ROBERT! FILM RICARDI DE CROCSTVN.
The letters TUN, of Crocstun, placed in the fiekl.
Willelmus fil. Walteri de Cukeleya, [of Cookley,co. Siiff.]
5867. [Early 13th cent.] White, discoloured and \arnished :
indistinct and imperfect, i^ in. [Ilarl. ch. S3 E. 28.]
EQUESTRIAN. 273
To the r. In armour : round-topped helmet, sword, convex
shield. Horse galloping.
3= SIGILL I • FIL
5868. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 193.]
Robertus de Curli.
5869. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2} in. [Ixxviii. 82.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, conical helmet, sword, kite-
shaped shield.
SIGILLVM . . . OBERTI . . . CVRLI.
Willelmus de Curchi, [0/ Spaxton, co. Som?\
5870. [t7/r. .V.D. 1136-1165.] Red, discoloured : originally-
fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch. 49 B. 23.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk diapered, conical helmet,
sword.
© . . . G CI • DA
Stephanus de Curzun, \of Disewort/i, co. Lcic]
5871. [ciir. .\.D. iiSo.] Red : fine, but imperfect. 2 in.
[Cott. ch. V. 49.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield, with star-like orna-
mentation and central spike. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM STe VRHVN.
5872. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 182.]
Johannes Danecurt, [or DE 'Dw'E'iiCVKTyOf Granby,co. Nott.']
5873. [a.D. 1170-I184.] Dark reddish-brown: fine, in-
distinct in parts. 2% in. [Add. ch. 20,738.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
nasal, sword, long convex shield.
# SIGILLVM • lOHANNES DANELVRT.
The C is square.
Maneserus de Danmartin, [of Mendlesham, co. Saff.]
5874. [a.D. I171-1172.] Red : originally fine, chipped at
the edge. 2f in. [Harl. ch. 49 C. i.]
To the r. In armour ; hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield.
SIGIL ANESER' : D MARTIH.
Nonnannus de Darci, [son o/VnilAV DE Arcy, kiit.,
of Stalluigborough, co. L inc.]
5875. [Tevip. Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine, i in. [Harl.
ch. 49 C. 46.]
VOL. II. T
274 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : surcoat, helmet with vizor down,
shield of arms, sword. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three
roses of six leaves, D.\RCY.
S' NORMANNl • D6 DARCI.
5876. .Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 276.]
Philippus de Davintria, [0/ Thurnhy, co. Northt^
5877. [a.D. 1 194?] Red: fine fragment. About 2^- in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,474.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, sword.
Legend wanting.
Mateus de Da[u]ntn.
5878. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. 2i in. [Ixxviii. 83.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, flowing coat, helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield with projecting spike.
Legend reversed : —
© SIGILLVM • MATeVS • DG ■DA[V]NTN.
Galfridus de Dearleeia.
5879. [l2th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2\ in. [Ixxviii. 85.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
with nasal, short sword ; no shield.
e= SIGILLVM GALFRIDl D6 DeARL€€IA.
The letters ar of Dearleeia conjoined.
Willelmus [//. Johannis] de Dinigtuna, {Clerk,
of Dinuingto)i, W.R.,co. Vork^
5880. [Late 13th cent] Dark-green: good. W'xn. [Add.
ch. 21,575.]
To the 1. With a hawk, held by the jesses, in the 1. hand.
S' • WILL6LMI â €¢ DG â– dinigtvna.
Beaded borders.
Gregorius de Diva, {of Ashby Ledgers, co. Northt^^
5881. [Late Hen. II.] Creamy-white: fine, but indistinct,
edge chipped ; app. by a woven riband of green thread. 2 in.
[Add. ch. 21,516.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping. In front of the rider an uncertain object.
Dl
EQUESTRIAN. 27S
Hugo de Dive, \fil. Will, de Dive, of cos. Northt.
and Sussex\.
5882. [a.D. I200-I2IO.] Pale-red: originally fine, now
fragmentary. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,879.]
To the r. In armour : with surcoat.
HVGONIS
Willelmus de Dive, [//. HuGONis DE DiVE, of Nor toft,
CO. Northt?^
5883. [Late 12th cent.] Uncoloured : imperfect and
indistinct. 24- in. [Harl. ch. 49 F. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, shield.
VA.
John de Dreux, [Duke of Brittany, 6th (jtJi) Earl of
Richmondi\
5884. [a.D. 1279.] White: only fragment of the central
part [Add. ch. 7756.]
0. To the r. In armour. Horse caparisoned. Arms as
on rev.
Legend wanting.
R. A smaller counterseal. i^ in. diam. A shield of arms :
chequy, a canton, Brittany.
Legend wanting.
Trisor de Numismatique, Sc. des Rois, pp. 19, 20.
John de Dreux, {Diike of Brittany, Sth {gth) Earl of
Richmond, and Lord of the Rape of Hastings, co. Sussex,
a.D. 1 306-1 334.]
5885. [a.D. 131 5.] Red : very fine, edge chipped; enclosed
in a case of red leather lined with diapered stuff, and edged
with variegated silk stitches. About 2-^ in. when perfect.
[Egert. ch. 399.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with
vizor down, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned, with fan
plume. Arms : chequy, or and aa. a bordure gii., charged
with lions of England, over all a canton, erni., Brittany.
Background diapered lozengy, with a small pierced cinque-
foil in each space.
NDie.
II. Small round counterseal. ^ in. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil, with sunk trefoil openings in the spandrils, a shield
of the arms as described on the obv., suspended by the guige
or strap from a trifurcated tree.
Registriim Honoris dc Richcmoiid, pi. ad iiiil.
T 2
276 CATALOGUK OF SEALS.
Robertus Dudley, K.G., Earl of Leicester, etc.
5886. [a.D. 1577.] Red: fine. 3 in. [Add. ch. 8487.]
0. To the 1. on a mount. In plate armour : plumed
helmet, and sword. Horse caparisoned. On the trappings a
bear statant, surrounded by a Garter, and a lion passant
within a collar of the Order of St. Michael.
In place of a legend a collar of the above Order of St.
Michael. Outside this an ornamental border of pearls in
small o\-al links.
R. Within a Garter, bearing the motto of the Order, and
surmounted by an earl's coronet, on a carved escutcheon a
shield of arms: quarterly of eight pieces, i. a lion rampant
queue fourchee, SUTTON ; 2. two lions passant, DUDLEY ;
3. a cinquefoil, erm., PagANELL ; 4. Barry of six in chief
three roundles, a label of as many points, Grey ; 5. ? Barry
of ten an orle of martlets, Valexce ; 6. a lion rampant
within a bordure engrailed, Talbot : 7. a fess between six
crosses crosslet, Be.-vuchamp ; 8. chequy a chevron, War-
wick. In the nombril point a crescent for difference. Sup-
porters, dex., a bear erect on its hind legs, collared and
chained, and charged with the above difference ; sin., a lion
rampant crow ned.
» ROBERTVS • COMES • LEYCESTRKE • BAR]0 • DE •
DENBIGHE â– VTRIVSQVE • ORDINIS • GARTERIl â–
ET • SANCTI • MICH • MILES. »<*;*(«<
The letters HE in Deiibighe are conjoined.
5887. Red : fine, cut from a charter and pierced for sus-
pension, [xxxv. 345.]
5888. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. from good impression.
[D.C., H. 79, 80.]
Aggelram de Dumart, or Ingelram de Dumard,
\of Faxtoii, etc., CO. Northt.\
5889. [i2th-i 3th cent.] Green, varnished : very indistinct,
edge chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 49 F. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
5: S GCRAM RT.
5890. Plaster cast from chipped impression. 2 in.
[Ixxviii. 88.]
© SIGILLVM : AGGELRAM
Ralph de [DJunstanscot (?)
5891. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I ; ill. [l.x.xix. 45.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat, helmet,
sword, long shield. Horse galloping.
*8IG1LL' RADVL . . . VHSTAHSCOT.
EQUESTRIAN. 277
Willelmus de Echingeham, [Aliles, of Etchiiigham, co. Suss?^
5892. \circ. A.D. 1 307-8.] Bronze-green : fine, but chipped.
I A in. [Egert. ch. 39S.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with fan plume, sword, shield. Horse galloping, capari-
soned and plumed. Arms : a fret, or fretty, EcHINGHAM.
In the field four shields of arms, two above, two below
the horse : i. as No. 4 in the rev. ; 2. as No. 2 in the rev. ;
3. three bars, over all a bend ; 4. as No. 4 in the rev.
S' DOMINI « WILLGLMI * DG * eCHINGeHAM.
R. Four shields of arms in cross, the points meeting at the
centre, i. fretty, ECHIXGHAM ; 2. three crescents, over all a
canton ; 3. lozengy ; 4. on a chief two pierced mullets.
Ss ; S' WILL'I : DG : 6CHINGHAM.
5893. [.\.D. 1 3 19.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped at the
edge. [Egert. ch. 400.]
Petrus de Eclisfeld.
5894. [a.D. 11S5-1201]. Discoloured : a fragment. About
2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 A. 54.]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet and nasal.
^ SIGIL
Fulcherus, Dominus de Ednesouria, [or Edensor,
CO. Dt'rfy.]
5895. [Late I2th cent.] Light-brown, thickly varnished :
imperfect ; app. by a diapered ribbon of plaited threads.
2-1- in. [Harl. ch. in F. 59.]
To the r. In armour . hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield.
. . . . IGI L *<
5896. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 92.]
Henricus [_/?/. Vitalis] Engainne, [or Engayne,
of Laxton. CO. Northt?^
5897. [a.D. 1248-1261.] Green: fine, but chipped; app.
by green silk cords. i4- in. [Add. ch. 22,080.]
To the 1. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
spear, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with ornamental
breast band. Arms: a fess dancettee bctw. six crosses
crosslet, Engaine.
S' He[N]RIGI : eN "^ GAINNe ;
Beaded borders.
5898. Another, on a label, sewn to the cords of the above
impression. [Add. ch. 22,080.]
S' H€N I : CN *- GAINN6 :
2/8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Willelmus, {Count of Boulogne and Warren ne, youngest son of
King Stephen.']
5899. [a. I). 1146-1159.] Green, with a brown varnish:
fine but imperfect. About 2.!, in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. S:^
A. 25.]
0. To the r. three-quarters. In armour : hauberk, conical
helmet, lance and flag in the r. h., and kite-shaped shield,
showing interior side on the 1. h.
3=3
R. Small oval counterseal. ^ x ^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : an indistinct warrior, with a shield
and lance, set in a metal rim, with indistinct legend.
5900. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., D. 80.]
Johannes de Estoutevilla, [Miles, of Eckington, co. Derby.']
5901. [.A.D. 1255.] Creamy-white: fine, imperfect. About
2i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,486.]
0. To the 1. In armour: hauberk, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barry of
twelve, over all a lion rampant, ESTOUTEVILLE. (Cf. Add.
MS. 17,732-)
SIGILLVM ■10H[AjNNIS ■D6 €S[TOVjTeVIL . . .
R. A smaller counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms, as in
the obv., suspended by a loop, and betw. three round buckles.
Willelmus de Estuteville, [of Upsall, etc., co. J'or/-.]
5902. [Late 12th cent.] Dark-green, varnished brown:
very imperfect. About 2| in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
19,922.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike.
.... IGILL
Almaricus [D'Evereux, a^th Earl of Gloucester,
Count-Earl of Evreux. A.D. 1192-1216.]
5903. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2\ in. [Lxxviii.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, caplikc helmet,
with nasal and pendants, shield with central boss. Horse
with ornamental saddle. Beneath the horse a fleur-de-lis.
e: SIGILLVM • AMARIGl : COMITIS : 6BROIC6NSIS.
Cf. Douet d'Arcq, Collection de Sccaiix, No. 10,139.
Petrus de Falkenberge, [of Mablethorpe, co. Line]
6904. [Early 13th cent.] Light-green: very imperfect,
and the face peeled off in places. About 2] in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 49 I. 16.]
EQUESTRIAN. 279
To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat-topped hchnet, long
convex shield.
fii SI pe e.
Walterus de Enle, or Penle, (Faucumberge),
\of Mablctliorpc. co. Line]
5905. [Early 13th cent.] Light-brown: fine, but imper-
fect. About 2 J in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 49 I. 17.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, shield. Horse
galloping. Arms appear to be : a fess, and label of three
points.
. . . GIL ERI DE ENLE, Or D'FENLE.
Be. Small pointed oval counterseal, with mark of the handle,
li X f in. An eagle displayed, head turned to the r.
^ SIGILLVM SeCRETI.
Cf. Rot uU lie Oblatis, temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 253, a.d. 1205.
Basil [FeildING, 2nd\ Earl of Denbigh. [a.D. 1643-1675?]
5906. Cast in lead from fine impression. 2\ in. [Slo.
xxxiv. 31.]
To the 1., on a mount. In plate armour : with an ostrich
plume. Horse caparisoned. Arms : on a fess three lozenges,
Feilding. In the background, on the r., a palm-tree. In
the foreground, an eagle rising reguardant, in allusion to the
arms.
© SIGILLVM •: BASILII ■:• COMITIS :■DeNBIGH.
Outer border carved.
5907. Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 83.]
Robertus fil. D. Will, de Ferrariis, [Robert de Ferrers,
"itk Earl of Derby. A.D. 1254-1278.]
5908. \eirc. A.D. 1265.] Green; very fine, chipped, with
marks of the four studs used to steady the matri.x. 2| in.
[Add. ch. 20,459.]
f). To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield slung by a strap over
the shoulder. Horse galloping, capari.soncd. Arms : vaire,
Ferrers.
* robs ■fil' • 6t ■hgres ■dni : willi : dg • f6rrar' •
QODA' â– COMITIS â– D6RB6Ye.
The letters ER in heres and Derbeye, conjoined.
IL A large shield of arms : vaire (in fourteen rows), for
Ferrers, suspended by a strap from an elegantly designed
conventional tree, and betw. two finely drawn wavy brandies
of foliage and fl jwers.
^ SIGILLVM • ROBCRTI DG ;F6RRARJ1IS • COMITIS : DeRBGYe.
Beaded borders.
280 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5909. [a.d. 1262.] Mottled-green: fine, but imperfect;
app. by cords of plaited thread. [Wol. ch. 6. 48.]
I : WILL'I S • DeRB
B. . . . IGILLV GRRARIIS â– COM
5910. Mottled-green : fine, but very imperfect, only centre
remaining. [Wol. ch. 9. 6^ ]
5911. [a.d. 1262.] Mottled-green : fine, but very imperfect.
[Egert. ch. 443.]
Legend wanting.
5912. Sulp'-i. casts of obv. and rni. from fine and perfect
impression. [D.C., E. 256, 257.]
5913. Sulph. cast of obv. only from fine impression, [xlvii.
1065.]
5914. Plaster casts from fine impressions. [Ixxviii. 99,
100.]
Willelmus de Ferariis, [Mi/es, Lord of Groby or Grooby,
CO. Leic]
5915. [Early 13th cent.] Light-brown, varnished: fine,
but imperfect, only centre remaining. About 2^ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 G. 4.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and surcoat. Horse capa-
risoned. Arms : mascles (number uncertain), for Ferrers.
Legend wanting.
Willelmus, Comes de Ferrariis, \Earl of Ferrers and 6thEarl
of Derby, son of William de Ferrers, c,th Earl of Derby.
A.D. 1 191-1246]
5916. [a.d. 1191-I199.] Red: fine and very heavy, chip-
ped. About 2| in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 437.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, long convex
shield. Horse galloping.
WILL CO 6RR[A]R1IS.
Another seal.
5917. Dark mottled-green : fine, but imperfect. About
2i in. when perfect [Wol. ch. 2. r]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, shield of arms : vaire, Ferrers.
IS
B. Small oval counterseal. \\ x 1 in. With mark of
the handle. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. A
lion devouring a stag.
'* S' WILLGLMI COMITIS D6RBGIG.
5918. Sulph. casts o( oln'. and rev. [D.C., E. 241, 242.]
5919. [a.d. 1200-1225.] Green, fragmentary. [Add. ch.
24,20L]
EQUESTRIAN. 281
5919.* Plaster cast of obv. onl)-, from chipped impression.
[Ixxviii. 95.]
* FERR
Willelmus [de Ferrariis, â– jtli\ Earl of Derby.
[a.d. 1246-1254.]
5920. [a.d. 1254.] Light-green : fine, upper part chipped.
About \\ in. [Egert. ch. 442.]
p. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, shield, sword.
Horse galloping. Fine style of workmanship.
. .' Wl T' • De ■F
R. Small round counterseal. \ in. A shield of arms :
vaire, on a bordure eight horse-shoes.
«= S WILLI : COMITIS : DERB'.
Secuiid Counterseal.
5921. Plaster cast from fine, but chipped, impression,
showing parts wanting in the previous seal. [Ixxviii. 97, 98.]
p. As before.
e= SIGILLVM WILLeLlM] 6 • FeRRARIIS.
R. Small round counterseal. iJ- in. A shield of arms as
before, but from different and larger matrix.
â– & FRANGG LGGG TeG6.
{Here begins the series of Seals arranged under FiLlus.)
Herbertus filins Adalardi, of co. Line.
5922. [Late 1 2th cent] Light-brown: indistinct in places,
and imperfect. About 2i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54
E. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, kite-shaped conv-ex shield with radiating
ornament and central spike. Horse galloping with orna-
mental breast-band.
S: SI . . . . VM • H LI! RDI.
5923. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 202.]
Patricius filius Ad.^.
5924. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped and rubbed. 2 in. [Ixxix. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
with ties behind, sword, convex shield. Horse with fringed
saddle-cloth.
«= SIGILL' • PATRICII • FILM • AD6.
Johannes filius Alani [de Wlurington, ( Wokvardiiigton,
Walrington, or IVolverton,) co. Wariu.']
5925. [13th cent.] Dark-green: fine and perfect, i' in.
[Harl. ch. 86 F. 61.]
282 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : bendy,
uncertain in number ; probably bendy of six or of ten, for
WOLWARDINGTON or Walrington, of CO. Warwick.
© SIGILL' • lOHANNIS : FILI • ALANI «<
5926. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 265.]
5927. Mottled-green: fine, slightly chipped. [Harl. ch. 86
F. 62.]
5928. [a.D. 1272.] Dark-green, slightly mottled with red
grains : very fine and perfect. [Harl. ch. 86 G. i.]
5929. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 266.]
5930. Dark-green, slightly mottled : lower part chipped.
[Harl. ch. 86 G. 2.]
Ricardus [Fitz-Alan, 'jtJi\ Earl of Arundel.
[a.D. I267-I30L]
5931. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2 in. [Ixxix. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with fan plume, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
caparisoned and plumed. Arms : a lion rampant.
SIGILLVM : RICARDI : COMITIS : DG : ARONDEL.
Willelmus films Alani \of Woodbridge, co. Siiff.]
5932. [Early 13th cent.] Light - green : indistinct and
imperfect. About if in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 A. I.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and shield.
. . . GILLV M
5933. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 142.]
Willelmus filius WiLLELMi //// Alam
[of Brockton, co. Salop.]
5934. [Early 13th cent.?] Light-brown: fine, but im-
perfect. About 24 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 A. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Archaic design.
i& SIGILL ALAHI Si
The N in Alani reversed.
5935. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 206.]
Galfridus filius Albri[ci of Marton. co. Line]
5936. [13th cent.] Dark-green, discoloured at the bottom :
fine, with mark of the handle. If in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 62.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet and nasal, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
i? SIGILLVM GALFRIDIDI ("O FILII ALBRI.
5937. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 191.]
EQUESTRIAN. 283
Robertus filius Walteri, filii Alueredi \of co. Liiic.]
5938. [a.D. 1147-1160.] Light-brown, mottled: edge
imperfect. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 50 A. 6.]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet, sword, long convex
shield with central spike.
. . SIG:ILLVM] ROBERT' • FIIUII WALTERI.
5939. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 81.]
. . SIG . . LVM ■ROBERT' • FKLlll WALTERI.
Rogerus filiiis Aluredi [of co. York.]
5940. [Late 12th cent.] Greenish-white: very indistinct.
About If in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 81 17.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Legend defaced.
'-a^
W f/i/ts Baldewini, [0/ CO. Nott. .?]
5941. [Early 13th cent.] Sulph. cast. li in. [D.C.,
D. 166.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
m SIGILL' W II BALDEWI.
Cf. Rotiili de Oblatis, temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 51, A.D. 1200;
p. 446, A.D. 1207.
Alanus filiits Briani, [Lord of Bedale,
of North Cowton, co. York.]
5942. [circ. A.D. 1250.] Dark-green : fine. i| in. [Cott.
ch. i.x. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet plumed,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barry.
» SIGILL' ■ALANI ■FILM ■BRIANI. •
5943. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 227.]
Cadwalan f/ius Caratoci, of S. Wales.
5944. [(7;r. A.D. 1200.] Bright reddish-yellow: fine, im-
perfect at the lower part. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 29.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
ornamental border and central spike. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILL' CADW . . . . Nl Fl RATOGI.
5945. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 85.]
Marganus filius Caradoci, [of Aberafon, co. Glaviorg.]
5946. [12th or 13th cent.] Bright reddish-yellow: im-
perfect on the r. h. side. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 29.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round-
topped helmet and nasal, sword, shield of large dimensions,
284 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
convex, round-topped, ornamented with star and central spike.
Horse galloping.
© S Al/ll ■FILM CI.
The letter N reversed.
5947. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 86.]
Marganus ^////i- Caradoci, [of Abcrafon, co. Glavwrg.]
{^Perhaps same person as the /ast.)
5948. [a.P. 1205.] Bright - red : indistinct and chipped,
with mark of the handle. 2-^X2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 30.]
Oval to the r. In armour : hauberk, round-topped helmet,
sword, shield.
esSIGILLVM MARGANI FILII GA . . . . CI.
The letter S reversed.
5949. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 197.]
5950. [a.D. 1205.] Bright-red: indistinct and imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 75 B. 31.]
* SIGILLVM MARG
Robertus ///V/j HUGONIS [filii EuDONis, of Tattershall,
CO. Liue.]
5951. [i2th cent.] Light-red : fine, but imperfect. About
2| in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 H. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, tall round-topped helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse
with ornamental breast-band. Arms : chequy, a chief in-
distinctly charged. The stirrup of peculiar form.
© SliGILLVM] ._ S.
5952. Sulph. cast from another imperfect impression.
[D.C., D. 149.]
e= SIGIL' eRT S.
Hugo f /ins EuDONIS [of Tattershall, co. Line]
5953. [i2th cent.] Dark -red, varnished: fine, but im-
perfect. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 H. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield.
* SIGILLVM
5954. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 132.]
Willelmus fili2is Gregorii, [of Fininere, co. Ox<»t.]
5955. [eirc. A.D. 11 89.] Light-brown: indistinct and im-
perfect. About i| in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 D. 15.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Hor.se galloping.
Legend wanting.
See P/pc Roll, co. Wilts., i Ric. \.
EQUESTRIAN. 285
Petrus filiits Grente, \of Carlton, co. York.]
5956. [a. I). 1183-1184.] Self-coloured, varnished: fine,
but imperfect. With mark of handle. i^ in. [Add.
ch. 20,562.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and continuous coif with
ties, surcoat, conical helmet with nasal, sword, convex shield
with central spike. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
; SIGILCLVMl PETRI FILM G[RieHTG.
The N reversed.
Madoc f/i/ts Grifud, [of Ekal, co. Motttgom. .?]
5957. [a.D. 1228.] Light -yellow: fine originally, now-
very imperfect. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,637.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat. flat-
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
R. Small oval counterseal, with mark of the handle,
li X I in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem : a
bust in profile to the r.
ADOCI FILM GRIF
Thomas filitts WiLLELMI fil. HaconI-S \of Grimsby,
CO. Line]
5958. [Early 13th cent] Brown : fine, with mark of
handle, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 50 C. 23.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet with nasal, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILVM • THOMe • FILM • WILL'I • FILII ■HACONIS.
5959. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 175.]
5960. Light brown, varnished : only a fragment of the
lower part. [Harl. ch. 50 C. 24.]
Osmund fi/iiis Hamonls.
5961. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2f in. [Ix.xi.x. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with ties behind, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, with fringed breast-band and saddle-cloth.
SiSIGILL' OSMVNDI FILII HAMOHIS.
Philippus filins Hamoni.s.
5962. [i2th ccntur>'.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2| in. [Ixxix. 6.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
with ties behind, sword, kite-shajicd convex shield, bordered.
SIGILLVM : PI : FILII : HAMONIS.
286 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Willermus filiiis Hamun, [(/ Wolvertoii, co. Buck.']
5963. [13th cent.] Mottled-green: fine, well-preserved,
i^ in. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 43.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet and nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM WILL6RMI FILII HAMVN.
5964. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 223.]
5965. Mottled-green : fine, chipped. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 42.]
5966. Mottled-green : fine, chipped ; app. by a woven tape
of damask thread. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 44.]
5967. Pale yellowish - brown : imperfect at the base.
[Harl. ch. 85 D. 46.]
5968. Dark-green : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86 F. 60.]
5969. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 224.]
Ricardus filiiis Hardingi, or RICHARD DE M
5970. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. If in. [Ixxix. 7.]
To the 1. In armour : long coat ornamented with stripes,
embroidered cap, a falcon on the 1. wrist.
SIGILLVM : RICARDI : DE : M I.
Conanus Jilitis Heli.^.
5971. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect and
indistinct impression. 2 in. [Ixxix. 8.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, coif, surcoat, cap-like
helmet with nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield. Horse
galloping.
fii SIGiL . . M : CONANI FILII HGLie.
Osbertus filiits HUGONIS.
5972. [Late 12th cent.] Cast in plaster, tinted light
yellowish-brown, from fine, but imperfect, impression. About
2\ in. when perfect. With mark of handle, [xliii. 51.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat. conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
S= SIGILL B6RTI ONIS.
5973. Pale greenish-brown : fine, but fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 50 A. 45.]
ILLV . . . . Tl
Adam filiiis Ilherti.
5974. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipi)cd,
impression. 2\ in. [Ixxix. 4.]
EQUESTRIAN- 287
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical cap, sword,
kite-shaped convex shield with central spike.
^ SIGILLVm : ADE : FILM : ILBERTI.
5975. Another. From a fine impression. [Ixxix. 9.]
Robertus Ji/iies Ingebaldi, [of Bmybrook, co. N'ort/it]
5976. [a.D. 1183-1184.] Dark - yellow : fine, somewhat
injured. 2| in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 3.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping, with an
ornamental breast-band.
e: SIGILLVM : ROBERTI FILM INGEBALDI.
Cf. Rotuli de Oblalis, temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 289, A.D. 1205.
Howel filiiis Katwallaux, [(/ Dolgeneru, co. Radn.]
5977. [Late 12th cent.] Light-brown: verj- imperfect and
indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,727.]
To the r. In armour. Horse galloping.
. . SIGILLVM
Cunei flins JOHANNIS, filii Meghi, [of Westfield,
CO. Norf?[
5978. [7"^;;//. Hen. I.-Steph.] Light-brown, semi-opaque :
a fragment. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,726.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, helmet and
nasal, sword, shield.
81 M6
Ivo filiits La[m]bardi, [seal used by JOHX DE Aswelle.]
5979. [13th cent.] Brown : indistinct, edge much injured.
\\ in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 29.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, convex
shield, with uncertain charges somewhat resembling two bars.
Horse galloping.
SIGILLV IVO ... . FIL' LABARD . . .
Leisan films MORGANI, [of Pultimore, co. Glam.']
5980. [a.D. 12 1 5-122 1.] Dark-green: fine, well preserved,
with mark of the handle. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 35.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
round-topped helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield
with central spike. Horse galloping.
SIGILLWM : LeiSAVN : FILII : MORGAN.
598L Sulph. ca.st. [D.C., E. 225.]
Another Seal.
5982. [Early 13th cent.] Light-brown, uncoloured : edge
imperfect. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 34.]
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
An abbess or religious woman, wearing a tall head-dress
and wimple, seated on a cushioned throne with carved panels
and footboard, holding up the r. h. in benedicticn ; in the 1. h.
a book bound in an ornamental cover. On the 1. h. side
before her, the owner of the seal kneeling in supplication.
. . GILLVM LeiSAN : Fl
Rogerus filius NiCHOLAl, [of Evertoji, co. Hunt.]
5983. [Early 13th cent.] Light-brown, varnished: fine,
chipped at edges, if in. [Harl. ch. S3 B. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and continuous coif, sur-
coat, round-topped helmet and nasal, sword, triangular convex
shield with borders and central spike or boss. Horse gallop-
ing, with ornamental breast-band.
SIGILLVM . RO FILII : NIGNOLAI. (s'c)
5984. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 176.]
Willelmus Jiliiis Otueri, [of co. Lincoln.']
5985. [Late I2th cent.] Light-brown, varnished : very
indistinct. i|- in. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 15.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, kite-shaped
shield. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
Si SIGILLVM WILL... FILII OTVeRI. (?)
5986. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 124.]
Radulfus filius Petri de Saidene ?
5987. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i|- in. [Ixxi.x. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
kite-shaped shield.
* SIGILL' , RADVLFI . FILII . PETRI . .
Simon filius PETRI, [of P}-eston, co. Nortkt.]
5988. [Late 12th or early 1 3th cent] Red : chipped, edges
imperfect 2| in. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 49.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-
band.
^ SIGILLCVIM : SIMONIS : FILII : P6TRI.
5989. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 131.]
Hugo filius PINCEONIS, Lord of Eresby, [co. Line]
5990. [ZVw/. Steph. or Hen. II.] Light-brown, varnished :
cracked and very imperfect. About 2 1 in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 50 B. 18.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 289
Osbem filius PONTil, [c/ Lougney, co. Gloitc.']
5991. [circ. A.V). Iioo.] Light-red: edge chipped. 2 in.
[Had. ch. 50 B. 22.]
To the 1. In armour : cap-Hke hehiiet, a hawk with ex-
panded wings on the 1. hand. In the field on the 1. a bird
flying.
?S:SIGILLVM 0SB6RN1 . . .NZ(?)I.
5992. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 90.]
Brianus or Brientius filius R.\DULFI, [of Steeple, co. Ess.]
5993. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped.
2 in. [Had. ch. S3 E. 39.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet and nasal, sword, shield with ornamental border and
central spike. Horse galloping, with bordered breast-band.
^ SIGILL' • BRIANI ■FILM • RADVLFCIl
5994. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 205.]
Geroldus filius Radulfi, {of Doivgate, Lotidon.']
5995, [i2th cent.] Green, mottled : fine, edge slightly
chipped. 2| in. [Had. ch. 50 B. 24.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
^ SIGILL' • GEROLDI ■FILM ■RADVLFI.
5996. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 141.]
Hugo filius Radulfi, brother of William de Mungay,
[of Ycldersley, co. Derby.]
5997. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: imperfect and
indistinct. About i^ in. when perfect. [Wol. ch. 9. 7.]
To the 1. In surcoat, with hawk on the 1. hand.
^- SIGILL NIS D6
filius Radulfi.
5998. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Red : fine, but im-
perfect. About 2\ in. when perfect, [.xx.xv. 17 li.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
long kite-shaped shield with vertical bar ornament.
S I . . . RADVLFI.
Johannes filius Reginaldl {Lord of Blakeney, co. Norf.]
5999. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I^- in. [Ixxix. 1 1.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with
VOL. IL L
290 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
grating, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms :
three h'ons rampant, Fitz-Ra\nald.
a S' lOH'lS FIL'I REGINALDI.
Beaded borders.
Galfridus filiiis RiCARDl.
6000. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. [Ixxix. 12.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, helmet, sword,
shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
S= SIGILLVM • GALFRIDI • FILM • RICARDI.
Maurice filius ROBERTI [DE Totham, cc. Essex?^
6001. \iirc. A.D. 1150-1175.] Light-brown, varnished:
fine originally, now indistinct in places, and chipped at edge.
2i in. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 58.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with radiating ornament and
central spike. Horse galloping, covered with a large housing,
except the nose and feet.
e= SIGILLVM • MAVRICll FKLIl ROBJERTI.
6002. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 268.]
6003. Creamy-white : imperfect at the lower part and
edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 59.]
Walterus films Roberti, [of co. Essl\
6004. [a.D. 1250?] Light yellowish - brown, varnished:
fine, edge chipped away. Nearly 3 in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 918.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, sword, shield.
Horse caparisoned ; the caparisons are charged with chevrons,
or chcvronelly, in allusion to the arms of FlTZ-ROBERT, two
chevrons.
Legend wanting.
Robertus filius ROGERL
6005. [i2th cent.] Fla.ster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [Ixxix. 14.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat, cap-
like helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with
fringed breast-band. Arms : quarterly, a bend, FiTZ-ROGER.
Fine style of workmanship.
«: SIGILLVM ROBERTI FIL[II] ROGGRI »
Robertus filius ROGERL
6006. [Late 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
in. [Ixxix. 13.]
EQUESTRIAN. 29 1
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned
and plumed. Arms : quarterly, a bend, FiTZ-ROGER. Fine
style of workmanship.
; SIGILLVM : ROB6RTI : FILM : ROG6RI.
Robertus filius Rogeri, oi- Willelmus
filius Petri de Edisfeld.
6007. [Earl)' 13th cent.] Discoloured white : a fragment.
About 2\ in. when perfect. [Had. ch. 50 B. 32.]
To the r. In armour : with sword.
Legend wanting.
Filippus filius SIMONIS.
6008. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped and
partly indistinct impression. 2 in. [Ixxix. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif with ties
behind, conical helmet, sword, bordered kite-shaped shield.
Horse with ornamental breast-band and saddle.
SIGILLVM : FILIPPI : FILM : SIMONIS.
Galfridus filius [T]erici et Cecilice filice Sabeline,
\? of Soutlnvai'k, co. 6"«;v-.]
6009. [Late 12th cent] Greenish-brown: fine, very im-
perfect ; app. by closely-woven brown taffeta cord. About
24- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 33.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, convex shield with ornamental rib. Horse springing.
LLV .... LFR FIL' .... eRICI.
6010. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 147.]
Robertus filius Tholi, \of co. Derb.]
601L [Late 1 2th cent.] White: imperfect. About 2 in.
when perfect. [Wol. ch. 9. 2.]
To the 1. With a hawk on the 1. hand.
Legend wanting.
Robertus filius Tom.?!.
6012. [i2thcent.] Plaster cast from fine impression. i|- in.
[Ixxix. 17.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILLVM ROB6RTI FILM TOMe.
The letters ME in Tome conjoined.
Robertus filius TURHETINI, al. TuRKETlNl, [of co. Live]
6013. [circ. A.D. 11 55-1168.] Bright - red : fine, edge
U 2
292 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
chipped ; app. by a diapered bobbin of variegated colours.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, lance, kite-shaped shield.
* SIGILLVM R0B6RTI : PILII TVRHeTINI.
Osbertus filiiis Wai.CHERI, \of Soliam, co. Suff.]
6014. [Mid. I2thcent.] Light-brown, varnished : fine, but
very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 41.]
To the r. In armour, hauberk, conical helmet.
Legend wanting.
Robertus filins Walteri, [-^rd Baron Fits- Walter.
A.D. 1 198-1234.]
6015. [i2th cent.] Discoloured green: very indistinct.
About I J in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 C. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing strap on the inside.
Legend wanting.
Second Seal of the same ?
6016. Recent cast in bronzed gutta-percha, from the matrix
in the Dcpt. of Antiquities. 2 J in. [xx.xvii. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and chaussees of mail, with
continuous coif surcoat, flat-topped helmet with vizor closed,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned, with diapered
head-cloth. Arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, FiTZ-
Walter. In the field, in front of the horse, a shield of
arms: seven mascles, three, three, and one, De Ouincy.
Below the horse, in the foreground, a wyvern reguardant, tail
flory. Fine workmanship.
© SIGILLVM : ROBeRTI : FILII ■. WALT6RI :
Beaded borders.
6017. Recent impression in red sealing - wax from the
matrix, [xliv. 226.]
Simon filius Walteri, [of Redbourne, co. Line]
6018. [circ. A.D. 1 156.] Light-brown: imperfect.. About
2i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 C. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
conical helmet, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
IS ■FILII • W
6019. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. jy.]
Walterus Jiliits Walteri [de Tatersale, co. Line]
6020. [Late 12th cent.] Dark-green: fine, with mark of
handle. I ' in. [ITarl. ch. 56 H. 12.]
EQUESTRIAN. 293
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
«: SIGILL" WALTERI FIL' WALTERI.
The letters TE in IValteri in both cases conjoined.
6021. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 230.]
Fulco filiiis Warixi, {of Alveston, co. Gloiic.']
6022. {Temp. Henry HI.] Creamy-white, discoloured and
varnished : very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 50 C. 15.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse gal-
loping, with ornamental breast-band. Fine workmanship.
SlGI ONIS
R. Within a pointed and carved quatrefoil, and on an
elegantly designed tree, a shield of arms : quarterly, per fess
indented, Fitz-Warin, or Fitz-Warrex, betw. two wavy
branches of foliage.
?5j siG CO Ni.
Beaded borders.
6023. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. [D.C., F. 155,
156.]
Alan filius Will. fil. Warini, Miles, {of Wileby, co. Northt?^
6024. [.A.D. 1312.] Dark-green: fine, slightly chipped.
I in. [Add. ch. 22,535.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
and plume, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, capari-
soned and plumed. Arms : quarterly, per fess indented,
Fitz-Warin.
s' alani filil warini.
Beaded borders.
6025. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 22.]
Willelmus films WiLL. fil. Warini, {of Pershore, co. JVorc]
6026. [.A.D. 1175-1198.] Green: fine, left side chipped.
With mark of handle. 2^1 in. [Add. ch. 20,425.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat. round-
topped helmet, sword, shield with radiating ornament, border.
and central knob. Horse galloping.
© SIGILLVM • W • FILM ■[W •] FILM tWARJINI.
Willelmus filius Wiberti, {<f Westfield, co. Suss^^
6027. {ciic. A.D. 1107-1124.] Pale - green, varnished:
much rubbed and injured. About i^ in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 20,161.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail.
Legend wantincr.
294 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Herveus filius W'illelmi, \of Welleford, co. Nortkt]
6028. [Late I2th cent.] Red : only a fragment of the
r. h. side. About i| in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,514.]
To the 1. In cap, and shield (?), a hawk on the 1. hand.
© SIGILLVM : H Ml.
The borders are composed of annulets.
Hugo fi/iiis WlLLELMI, [of Haiton, co. JVarzu.]
6029. \Tcmp. Joh.] Creamy-white: fine, but chipped.
If in. [Cott. ch. XXV. 26.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, shield with chevronelly ornament, border and
central spike. Horse galloping.
© SIGILL" [H3VGONIS . FILII • WILLeLMI.
Beaded border.
6030. Creamy-white : indistinct. [Cott. ch. xxiv. 20.]
0. As before.
© SIGIL GON LMI.
R. Small oval counterseal. With mark of handle, i X^ in.
Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem : a lion passant.
© S' HVGONIS • Flf WILL'I.
Ranulfus filius WiLLELMl.
6031. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxix. 65.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, coif, surcoat, conical helmet
with ties behind, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
^ SIGILLVM : RANVLFI : FILII : WILLGLMI.
Ricardus _;f////j- WiLLELMi, [of Snlby, co. Nort/it.']
6032. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped.
2-1- in. [Add. ch. 22,421.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield
with radiating ornament and central spike. Horse with
large caparison covering all except the nose, the lower edge
invecked.
g: SIGILLVM RICA[RDI] FILII WILLELMI:
Robertus filius WiLLELMI ; al. ROBERTUS MEPERSALTUS,
[Lord of Bitlesden, co. Buck.']
6033. [circ. A.D. 1 147.] Light - brown, varnished: fine,
chipped at the top. 2\ in. [Ilarl. ch. 85 G. 48.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
round-topped helmet, sword, long kite-shaped sjiicld with
EQUESTRIAN. 295
vertical rib. Horse springing, with ornamental breast-
band.
Legend on raised rim.
C- SIGILLVM ROBGRTI Fl . . . . WILeLMI.
6034. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 68.]
Willelmus filius WiLLELMI, \Lord of Einley, co. Vori:]
6035. [13th cent.] Dark -green, mottled : app. to a charter
czrc. A.D. 1385. [Add. ch. 747S.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
fi! SIGILL' WIL
Peter de Flota (P).
6036. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine, but very im-
perfect, impression. About 2-i in. when perfect. [Ixxix. 19.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : six combs or
floats, two and two in pale, on a chief a demi-lion rampant
issuing.
II.
Willelmus Folet, \of Longdoii, co. IVorc]
6037. \Temp. Hen. H.] Dark-green, mottled : fine, with
mark of handle, chipped at the edge. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 83
B. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield
with ornament of rays, border, and central spike. Horse with
ornamental breast-band.
Si SIGILLVM WIL6LMI FOLeX.
Another Seal.
6038. [Late 12th cent.] Bright-red: fine, with mark of
handle. 2| in. [Harl. ch. 83 B. 17.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, conical helmet, sword, long convex shield with ornaT
ments and central spike. Horse galloping.
©SIGILLVM WILLCLMI FoLefT.]
6039. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 130.]
6040. Creamy-white : fine, edge chipped ; app. by a woven
bobbin diapered with three colours. [Harl. ch. %l B. 15.]
William Foliot, \of Malvern, co. JVorc]
6041. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: fine, very ini-
I)crfect. About 2| in. when perfect. [Ilarl. ch. 83 B. 14.)
296 CATALOGUE OF SEALS. ^
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
* SIGILL ILL lOT.
6042. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 113.]
Willelmus Foliot.
6043. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. About 2 in. [Ixxix. 20.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, Surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILL' WILLGLMI FOLIOT.
Willelmus de Fortibus, [3;-^'] Ear/ of A Ibemarle.
[a.d. 1241-1259.]
6044. [a.d. 1251.] Dark-green: fine, very imperfect,
speckled. About 3^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 D. 38.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, flat-
topped helmet with vizor closed, [sword], shield of arms
suspended by an embroidered strap round his neck. Horse
galloping with ornamental breast-band. Arms as in rev.
. . SIG
H. A shield of arms : a cross formee vairee, DE FORTIBUS ;
suspended by the strap on an ornamental tree of conventional
and elegant design, betw. two wavy branches of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Beaded borders.
6045. Sujph. casts o{ obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 251, 252.]
6046. Plaster casts from very fine impression, slightly
chipped at edge. [Ixxix. 21, 22.]
(-). ^i^ SIGILLVM WILLeLMI DG FORTIBVS C0[MI:TIS
ALB6MARLI6.
The letters AL in Albeiiiarlie conjoined.
li. \^ SIGILLVM WILL6LMI Dd FORTIBVS GOMITIS
ALBeMARLIg.
Rogo or [Rorgo] de Freuvilla, [of Filshaiii, co. Suss?\
6047. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green: fine, with mark of
handle, if in. [L. F. C, xxv. 6.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, conical helmet, lance, kite-
shaped shield. Horse galloping.
^- SIGILLVM ROGONIS DE . . . . VILLA (0.
Gerardus fil. Gerardi [de Furnivalle, of Caldecote Manor,
CO. Herts.^
6048. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green : very fine, the !. h. side
wanting, i:; in. [Add. ch. 19,958.]
EQUESTRIAN. 297
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat - topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned. Arms : a bend betw. six martlets, FURNIVAL.
* S' G6RARD1 : FILM : GGRA â– .
Beaded borders.
B. Small oval counterseal. f x f in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. A fem.ale bust in profile to the r.,
the hair tied in a knot behind.
* secRexvM : CeRARDI.
6049. Bronze-green : fine, very imperfect, edge chipped
away. [Harl. ch. 50 E. 55.]
p. As before.
Di
B. As before, cracked.
fii S6CR6TVM : GGRARDI.
Beaded border.
6050. Sulph. cast of obv. only. [D.C., E. 240.]
Reginaldus Puro.
6051. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct and
chipped impression. \% in. [Ixxix. 23.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword. Horse galloping.
S> SIGILL' RGGINALDI FVRO (?).
Morganus Gam, \or Kam, of Aberafon, co. Glain?[
(? Same as Morgan Cam. See No. S783.)
6052. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, edge slightly
chipped. i-L in. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 21.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield with star-like ornament and central spike. Horse
galloping.
* SIGILLVM : MORGANI ; GAM »
6053. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 215.]
Gilebertus de Gant.
6054. [a.D. 1146-1154.] Light - brown : fine, very im-
perfect. About 2| in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 54.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, shield. Horse
galloping.
GILEBERTI DE GA . . . .
6055. [a.D. 1146-1156.] Another: fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 83 E. 52.]
Gillebertus de Gant, Earl of Lincoln.
6056. [a.h. 1142 1 156.] Pale creamy-white: originally
fine, now soft and the surface flaked away. [Harl. ch. 50
F. 31.]
298 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, long surcoat and maunches
(see the seal of Hugh Cyvelioc, Earl of Chester, No. 5812),
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Legend wanting.
J. G. Nichols, Topographer, vol. i., p. 317.
6057. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. ^6^^
Willelmus de Gedding, [(/ Polstead, co. Suffolk.']
6058. [Temp. Hen. III.] Pale-green: very imperfect and
indistinct. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 4.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, helmet, sword, shield.
W De • G :: DD 6 . . .
Galfridus de Geinvile [or Geynville], Lord of " Wallis-
Coionuii" [of CO. MeatJi.]
6059. [a.D. 1259.] Dark bronze - green : fine. li in.
[Harl. ch. 50 G. 38.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk- of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet and vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned, galloping at full speed. For arms, see the
description of rev.
e S' . GALFRIDI : DE : GGINVILG : DNI : D€ : WALL6 : COLOR'.
B. l\ in. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil, and suspended
by the loop from a hook betw. two sprigs of foliage, a shield
of arms : three horses' bits, on a chief a demi lion issuant,
Genevill.
^. SIGILLVM : SeCReTI : MGI :
6060. Sulph. cast oi obv. only. [D.C., E. 253.]
6061. Sulph. cast of rev. only. [D.C., E. 382.]
Robertus de Ghines, [Miles, of Tollesliniit, co. Ess.]
6062. [circ. A.I). 1245-1250.] Greenish-white: originally
fine, now cracked and edge injured ; app. by a plaited cord of
red silk, i-i in. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 39.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, short surcoat,
flat helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping with ornamental breast-band. For arms, see
description of rev.
^ S' DOMINI ■ROBeRTI • D6 • GHINCS.
R. A smaller counterseal. i -^^ in. A shield of arms : a
chief vaire, Ghines.
* S' ROBGRTI : K! : D6 : GHINGS :
Beaded borders.
6063. Sulph. casts of obi: and rev. [D.C., E. 245, 246.]
Milo de Gloecestria, [afterguards Earl of Hereford.
A.D. 1 1 40- 1 143.]
6064. Recent impression, in red sealing-wax. from silver
matri.x. 2! in. With mark of handle, [.xxxv, 56.]
EQUESTRIAN. 299
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, banner flag and other streamers, kite-
shaped shield showing the inside strap. Horse with orna-
mental breast-band.
S: SIGILLVM MILONIS D6 GL06CeSTRIA.
Gent. Mag., vol. Ixv., p. 737 ; Archaologia, vol. xv., p. 276.
6065. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 923.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 313.
Peres de Goldintune, or Petrus de Goldintona,
[of Coton-undcr-Guilsboroiigli, co. A"o7'tht.~\
6066. [Late 12th cent.] Light-brown, varnished red : in-
distinct in parts. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 20,451.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
ornamental border. Horse springing.
© SIGILLVM • PERES DINTVNE.
Another Seal.
6067. [Late 12th cent.] Pale greenish-brown : very im-
perfect ; app. by a woven bobbin of purple and yellow
threads. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,343.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, spear or lance,
long convex shield. Horse galloping.
PeTRl De GO INTON . . .
The letter N reversed.
Gwilliam de Goram.
6068. [circ. A.D. 1190.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
With mark of handle. If in. [xxxvi. 199.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, shield ornamented with a cross-like ornament. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
S: SIGILLVM : GWILLI D6 GORAM.
6069. Plaster cast. [Ixxix. 68.]
Radulfus de Goran.
6070. [circ. A.D. 12 10.] Sulph. cast from fine, but very
imperfect, impression. About 2~ in. when perfect, [xxxvi. 200.]
To the r. In armour : round-topped helmet, sword, shield
with ornaments. Horse galloping.
© S' : RADVLFI DE GORAH.
The letter N reversed.
6071. Plaster cast. [Ixxix. 6j.]
Petrus de Gousla, [Golsa, Gosla, or GaL'sla,
of NeiK.'sha}>i, etc.,co. Lincoln.']
6072. [circ. A.D. 1 150.] Dark-green: indistinct in parts.
2; in. [Harl. ch. 50 H. 58.]
300 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : a lance and flag, kite-shaped shield
showing the inside.
^ SIGILLVM P6TRI D6 GOVSLA.
6073. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 58.]
Albertus Grelle.
6074. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression chipped at edges. 2-i- in. [Ixxix. 26.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet,
sword, convex kite shield.
S» SIGILLVM ALB6RT1 GReLL€.
Robertus Grellei.
6075. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxix. 27.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield bearing central spike and a fretty
device.
^ SIGILLVM ROBGRTI GRGLLGI.
Willelmus de Gresleia, [0/ IVet/ey, co. Staff.]
6076. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: fine, with mark
of handle. i| in. [Woll. ch. v. 33.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILL' WILL6LMI D€ GR6SL61A.
6077. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 197.]
Ricardus de Greai, [or Grey, " Consiliari7is Regis A uglier,"
English Plenipotentiary at Paris.]
6078. [a.U. 1255.] Bronze-green : fine, well preserved,
chipped at top. 2 in. [Add. ch. 11,295.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat cap-like helmet
with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping.
Arms : barry of six, Gr.W or Grev. Fine work.
SIGILLVM : RICARDI : DG : GR€AI.
Beaded borders.
6079. Plaster cast from fine, but chipped, impression.
[Ixxix. 28.]
Robertus Grimbaut, [or Grimbaud, Lord of Houghton,
CO. Northt?\
6080. [a.D. 1260.] Dark -green : fine, slightly chipped,
li-in. [llarl. ch. 86 C. 43.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, flat cap-like helmet
EQUESTRIAN. 3OI
with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned
galloping. Arms : two bars, within a bordure, Grimb.\UD.
-5 S' ROB6RTI • GRIMBAVT.
Beaded borders.
6081. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 254.]
Willelmus Grymbaud, {Mtles, son of Robert Grymbaud,
of CO. Northt.]
6082. [a.D. 1288.] Dark-green : fine fragment. About
I A in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 I. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, shield of
arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barrj', within a bordure,
for Grimbaud.
Legend wanting.
Eudo de Grenesbi, [fotmder of Greenfield Abbey, co. Liiic^
6083. [(7';r. A.D. 1 1 50.] Brown, varnished : very imperfect.
About 2f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 I. 30.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and continuous coif of
mail, conical helmet with ties and nasal, sword, shield.
DE : GRENESBI.
Willelmus Gubaltus, \or GUBALD, of Rippitigale, co. Line.']
6084. [Late 1 2th cent.] Brown, semi-opaque : good, with
mark of handle. 2 in. [Add. ch. 21,096.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, round-topped
helmet and nasal, sword, shield of convex form with orna-
mental bands. Horse galloping.
© SIGILLVM • W1LL6LIVII : GVBALTI.
Rogerus filius de Guige', [or GuiGES, of London.']
6085. [a.D. 1 20 1.] Brownish-green : edge chipped, in-
distinct in parts, i^ in. [Egert. ch. 510.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long conve.x shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
^ SIG' ROGERI FILM • IV . . . DOMII DE G . . GE'.
Robert Hagat, [or Hacet, of Feltwell, co. Noif]
6086. [.\..D. 1170.] Light-brown: fine, the 1. h. side
wanting. li in. [Harl. ch. 112 D. 58.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield with engrailed bordure of
ornamentation and central spike. Horse galloping.
* SIGILLVM ROB6RT T.
302 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
6087. [.\..D. 1 179.] Creamy-white: fine, indistinct in parts.
[Harl. ch. 1 1 1 G. 50.]
Similar in appearance to preceding seal.
^ SIGILLVM ROBBcRTI â– HAGAT.
6088. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 156.]
RoUandus Haget, [of Brightiue/l, co. Berki\
6089. [Late 1 2th cent.] Creamy-white : very fragmentary.
About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. ?,t, F. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, long shield. Horse
galloping.
Legend wanting.
R de Haia, \of Authorpe, co. Litic.']
6090. [Late 12th cent.] Pale creamy-white, varnished:
the face peeled off in parts, very imperfect. About 2\ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 51 D. 22.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long shield. Horse galloping, with long
caparisons invecked at the bottom, covering the whole of the
body. See Nos. 6001, 6032, etc.
Legend wanting.
Haltun (Radulfus de). v. Alchtunia (Radulfus de).
Jehan de Hardredishill, [or Hardeshulle, C/tev.,
of Great Paxtoii, co. Hunt?[
6091. [a.D. 1360.] Red: fine, edge imperfect on the r. h.
side, i^ in. [Add. ch. 22,61 1.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with fan plume, and vizor down, sword, shield of
arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms :
a chevron betw. five martlets in chief and three in base.
HardesHULL. Background diapered.
S' e HARDReDISHILL.
6092. [a.D. 1367.] White: fine fragment. About U in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. "jS E. 26.]
To the r. In armour : shield of arms. Horse caparisoned.
Arms : a chevron betw. eight martlets, five in chief, three in
base, Hardeshull. Perhaps same as last.
Legend wanting.
trop Hasd .
(/i doubtful seal.)
6093. [Late 1 2th cent.] Light red : fine, imperfect. About
2^- in. when perfect, [.xxxvi. 54.]
EQUESTRIAN'. 303
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
hehiict with nasal, sword, shield with ornamental border and
central spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
C- SI M TROP : HASD
6094. Plaster cast. [Ixxix. 35.]
Henricus de Hastings.
6095. [i2thcent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
li in. [Ixxix. 36.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
•?? SIGIL .... 6NRICI De . . . . A
Henricus de Hastings, [sou of William de Hastings,
of Odstone, co. Leic.'\
6096. [Late I2th cent.] Greenish-white, varnished : very-
imperfect, edge chipped away ; app. by a woven cord or
bobbin of diapered pattern. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 21,390.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse
galloping.
^ RICI D
Henry Hastings, 5//^ Earl of Huntingdon ; Baron Hastings,
Hniigerford, Botreaiix, Moleyns, and Moels.
6097. [a.D. 163 1.] Cast in red composition from fine
impression, the sides broken away. 24- in. [Ixxv. 6^, 69.]
0. A shield of arms of twelve quarterings : — i. HASTINGS ;
2. HeVTESBURY ; 3. BOTREAUX ; 4. IMOLEYNS ; 5. MoELS or
HUNGERFORD ; 6. POLE ; 7. GeORGE DUKE of CLARENCE ;
8. Neville of Wanuick ; 9. Montagu; 10. Beauchamp ;
II. Despenser ; 12. Clare. (Cf Doyle, Official Baronage,
vol. ii. p. 239.) Crest, out of a coronet of five pearls and four
strawberry leaves, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a bull's
head, erased, gorged with a coronet. Supporters broken off
Motto in base on a ribbon.
CHONORANJTES • ME ■HONORACBO.]
Cf. I Sam. ii. 30.
I * CO «
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Ii. To the 1. On a mount with flowering plants, armed
cap-a-pie, with plate armour, helmet ornamented with ostrich
plumes, in the r. h. a sword held overhead. Horse caparisoned.
On the flank the maunchof H.VSTIXGS, on the fore quarter the
crest as in the oln'.
« baric:
I
304 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Laurentius de Hastyngs, Earl of Pembroke, Lord of
Weysford and of Bcygavenny.
6098. [a.U. 1340.] Crcamy-whitc : fine originally, now
very imperfect on the 1. h. side, and the face flalvcd away.
About 2i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 6027.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
of arms (see rev^. Horse caparisoned.
es
It. An eagle displaj-ed, charged on the breast with a large
shield of arms: quarterly 1,4. a maunch, HASTINGS; 2, 3.
Barry of uncertain number, an orle of martlets, for PEMBROKE.
RGN De â– HAS
Willelmus Le Hauburge, \of KclmarsJi, co. Nortlit!\
6099. [Early 13th cent.] Yellowish-red: chipped on the
1. h. side. If in. [Add. ch. 20,524.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat or crown-
shaped helmet, sword, shield with ornamental border and
central spike. Horse galloping. In base, below the horse,
an ornamental fleur-de-lis.
SIGILL' WILL'I Le HAVB
Willelmus filius Radulfi de Hauville,
\of Takcley, co. Oxon?[
6100. [Late 12th cent.] Discoloured white : very imper-
fect and indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
SI D. 10.]
To the 1. A hawk on the 1. hand.
Legend wanting.
Henricus, Comes Northumberlandise, filius David [I.,]
Regis Scotiis. [a.D. i 140-1 1 52.]
6101. Sulph. cast tinted red, from fine impression, chipped
at the lower part, cracked. 2^ in. [xlvii. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, with tics,
surcoat, conical helmet, sword, long kitc-shaj)ed shield with
vertical ridge. Horse with fringed saddle cloth and orna-
mental breast-band.
S>SIGILLVM HENRICI COMITIS NORI ANDIE
FILII REGIS SCOGIE.
Laing's Suppl. Catal. of Scottish Seals, No. 2.
Willelmus [de Westbi] filius Rodberti de Herrierbi,
\of CO. Line]
6102. \circ. A.D. 1172.J Dark-green, speckled: fine, with
raised edge, chipped, and mark of handle. 2,' in. [Egert.
ch. 43-1.]
EQUESTRIAN. 305
To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, shield with central boss.
© SIGILLVM • WIL I • FILII • RODBTI D€ HGRRIERBI.
Anot/ter Seal.
6103. [c//r. A.D. 1172.] Green: fine, edge chipped. 2| in.
[Egert. ch. 433.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
with ornamental breast-band.
© SIGILLV • WIL ILII ROBE .... DE HERIERBI.
Tomas, fil. Robert! de Heri[ri]gtu[n].
6104. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
face corroded, i^ in. [Ix.xi.x:. 39.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
shield.
© SIGILL' T0M6 FILII • ROB6RTI D' H6RIGTV'.
Rikardus de Hintona, \of Charivelton, co. Northt.']
6105. [Early 13th cent] Brown, mottled: good, lower
part imperfect. 14 in. [Harl. ch. 84 D. 22.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet, sword, shield with ornamental bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping.
SIGILL' RIKARD TONA.
6106. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 229.]
Robertus de Hintuna.
6107. [13th cent] Light yellowish-brown: rubbed and
injured, it in. [xxxvi. 52.]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet with long ties, sword,
long convex shield with star-like ornament. Horse galloping.
iD=SIGILLVM R0B6RTI D6 HINTVNA.
Willelmus de Yspania, [Hispania P] [of Willingale-Spain,
CO. Essex?[
6108. [Early 12th cent.] Creamy-white : originally fine,
edge imperfect. About 2^ X \\ in. when perfect [Add. ch.
28,347-]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In armour : conical helmet, kite-
shaped shield, spear ?
4>! SIG PANIA.
Willelmus de Hocretona, \of Hockerton, co. Northt^
6109. [Late I2th or early 13th cent.] Brownish-red :
indistinct, chipped, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 83 F. 23.]
VOL. H. >^
306 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To tlic r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
Legend . . . . w
6110. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. i88.]
Henricus de Hoctun.
6111. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression. ^ in.
[Ix.vix. 40.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILLVM : HeNRlCI : DG ; HOCTVN.
Beaded border.
Radulfus, [//. Radulfi] de Holandia,
['if lyj'^Ki'tivi, CO. L///c:]
6112. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Green, mottled : fine
originally, now imperfect on r. h. side. 2} in. [Ilarl. ch.
58 A. 24.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, cap-like
helmet and nasal, in the 1. h. a lance with banner flag, charged
with an uncertain pattern or chequy device. In the field on
the 1., over the horse, a rosette or flower of eight leaves.
SIGILL De HOLAHDIA.
6113. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 94.]
Radulfus, [7?/. Stephani] de Hoilandia, [or Oilandlv,
of Snelland, co. Liiic.'\
6114. [i2th cent.] Brown: fine, well prescnxd. 2| in.
[Harl. ch. 54 D. 31.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif, conical helmet
and nasal, .sword, long kite-shaped shield with ornamental
border, vertical rib and central spike.
SIGILL' • RADVLFI • D6 . HOILANDIA.
6115. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 93.]
Willelmus de Holt. {?)
6116. [Late 12th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped and
indistinct impression, i^ in. [D.C., D. 186.]
To tile r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
long shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGI . . . . LLI D6 HOLT (•')
Rogerus de Hoc, [Mi/es, of Sliclfhaiiger, co. Norf!\
6117. [Karly Hen. HI.] Light brown, varnished red:
originally fine, now only lower half remaining. About 2 in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 83 F. 36.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk. Horse galloping.
M ROGCRI
EQUESTRIAN. 307
Simun de Horbelig, [cr Horbeling, of Reasby, co. Litic.']
6118. [Late 12th cent.] Brown, mottled and varnished,
li in. [Harl. ch. 51 G. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
C- SIGILLVM • SIMVN DG HORBGLIG.
The N in Siinim and D in de, reversed.
6119. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 1S5.]
Ricardus de Hotun, {or HUTUN], //. Pigoti.
\of Nei,.'toii, CO. Liiic?[
6120. [13th cent.] Light brown: edge chipped and in-
distinct in places. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 45.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, conical helmet, shield with
central spike, hawk on r. hand.
S: SIGILLVM RICARDI DG HOT....F1LI PIGOTL
6121. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 181.]
Asctin de Hue, or Haschetillus de Huch, [(/ Suiiifleet,
CO. i '();â– /('.]
6122. [End of the 12th cent] Brown, semi-opaque: ^\â– ith
mark of the handle. i-S- in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
fis SIGILLVM • ASLTIN DE HVC.
The C's are square.
6123. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 79.]
Ricardus de Humetis, \or Richard de Humez, Constable
of tlie king, i.e. Constable of Normandy?^
6124. [a.D. 1154-I180.] Green: originally fine, edge
broken away in places. About 2f in. [Harl. ch. S3 A. 6.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and continuous coif of mail,
conical helmet, nasal, long sword, kite-shaped shield showing
the interior strap by which it is held. Horse galloping with
ornamental breast-band and fringed saddle cloth. In the
field are several stars, and below the r. elbow of the rider a
small cross or star.
[S SIGILLVM RICJARDlI D€ HV:MeTIS.
6125. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 108.]
6126. White : very imperfect at lower part, originally fine.
[Harl. ch. 83 B. 35.]
^ SIGILLV €TIS.
6127. Green : originally fine, chipped and repaired. [Harl.
ch. 83 B. 36.]
LVM RICARDI D6 HV
.\ 2
3o8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6128. Sulph. cast before the cracked pieces were lost.
[D.C., D. 107.]
Si SIGILLVM RICARDI 06 HVM6TIS.
Willelmus de Hummetis [or Humez],
Constable [0/ Normandy?^
6129. [a.d. 1180-1189.] Green: fine, very imperfect,
chipped at the edge : originally app. by a diapered riband.
2i in. [xxxix. 64,]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-
like helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms
appear to be : bezanty a bordure, for argent a bordure git.
bezanty, HuMEZ.
De â– HVM CONeS . . ABVL . . .
R. Small oval counterscal. \\ X if in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : a horseman riding to the 1.
VM6T
Anotlier Seal.
6130. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2f in. [Ixxix. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield, seen from the inner side, with border,
and held by a short strap or euanne. Horse galloping with
fringed saddle cloth. In the field at the side of the rider's
head an estoilc, and below the horse two others.
^ SIGILLVM WILLeLMI DG HVMMeTIS.
Rogerus de Huntingfeld, \of cos. Line, and Sujfi\
6131. [Late 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxix. 46.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet affronte with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms,
shoulder-pieces with arms thereon. Horse galloping, capari-
soned and plumed. In the field over the neck of the horse
a maunch. Arms : on a fess three roundles.
SIGILL' ® R0G6RI ® DNl ® D6 ® HVNTINGF6LD'.
Cf. Ing.p. mort., 41 Hen. III.
Nigellus, fil. Alexandri de Ingoldesbi, \of Ingoldsby,
CO. Line]
6132. [Early 13th cent] Red : originally fine, chipped in
places. 2-J in. [Add. ch. 20,580.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, cap-like helmet and nasal,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. In the field
on the r., two estoiles of six points.
^SIGILL' NIGELLI FILLI ALEXANDRI DE ING I.
The n's reversed.
EQUESTRIAN. 309
0[s]bertus, fil. Ne [ ] de Ingoudeby, \co. Litic]
6133. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: edge chipped.
li in. [Add. ch. 20,538.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield charged with an ornament resembling a
cross moline. Horse galloping.
® SIGILLVM : OBeRTI FILII NG . 6 . .
The N reversed.
Willelmus de Insford.
6134. [l2th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I^ in. [Ixxix. 69.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
lance-flag with four streamers, convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping.
£; SIGILL' W1LL6LMI DE INSFOR . . LGTIR (?)
Walterus de Insula.
6135. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast of indistinct and im-
perfect impression. About i^ in. when perfect. [Ix.xix. 72.]
To the 1. A hawk on his 1. h. Horse springing.
© SIGILL LA.
Ranulfus, (de Isert ?)
6136. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. i| in. [Ixxix. yoi]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round cap-like
helmet, sword, shield.
© SIGILLVM RANVLFI . . . IS . . B' (?)
Kalverleia (Rogerus de) v. Scot (Rogerus).
Walterus de Kamville, [of Crick, co. Nort/tt. ?]
6137. [Late 12th cent.] Brown: imperfect and indistinct.
About 24 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 G. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield.
.... ALT
Willelmus de Kel', [of Coningsby, co. Line.']
6138. [Late I2th or early 13th cent.] Brown, varnished :
only a fragment of r. h. side. About 2 in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 52 D. 21.]
To the r. with shield.
. . . IGILLV
Ridellus de Kesibi, [fil. Tho.m.e Coixmuein, ct nepos
Ridel Papallun de Kisebi., of Keishy, co. Line]
6139. [Late Hen. II.] Brown : fine, with mark of handle
3IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and raised rim, edge chipped on the r. h. side, i^ in. [Add.
ch. 20,907.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
SIGILLVM RIOeL D6 KGSIBI.
6140. Brown : fine, but chipped and injured. [Add.
ch. 20,908.]
V. Papallun (Ridelus) de Cesebi.
Adam de Killingworth, Jililes.
6141. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
About I in. when perfect. [D.C., F. 162.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, flat-topped helmet, standing
before a lady full-length, who is presenting to him a lance-
flag and shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three
cinquefoils pierced, KiLLlNGWORTH ?
^ S' AD6 KIL ITIS.
Rogerus de Kiveliwort', [fil. RoGERi DE Kyvillingwrth,
Kikvorth, co. Lcic.\
6142. [a.d. 1229.] Light red: chipped, i^ in. [Add.
ch. 21,273.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
5= SIGILL' RGGGRI DG KIVG T.
6143. Creamy- white: imperfect and indistinct. [Add.
ch. 21,271.]
LIWORT'.
6144. Creamy-white : edge chipped and indistinct. [Add.
ch. 21,299.]
©SIGILL' RGGGRI D€ KIV€LIWGRT'.
6145. Light red : good originally, edge chipped. [Add.
ch. 21,301.]
^ SIGILL' ROGeRI De KIVeLlWORT'.
Kima, {Philippus de) v. Chime (Philippus de).
Philippus de Kima, [w- Kyma.]
6146. \ciyc. A.D. 1191.] Brown: fine, edge imperfect.
2\j in. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 39.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif, surcoat, cap-
shaped helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
central spike. Horse galloping.
# SIGILLVM .. HILIPPI De KIMA.
EQUESTRIAN. 3II
6147. Discoloured : fine, edge chipped. [Harl.ch. 52 G. 38.]
Sji SlGiLLVM PH .... PI D6 KIMA.
6148. [«>f. A. D. 1 173-1200.] Discoloured-white : imperfect
and indistinct. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 40.]
^- SIGILLVM PHILIP
6149. Light brownish - white : indistinct, edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 41.]
. . SIGILLVM PH . . . . PI . . e KIMA.
V. Chime (Philippus de).
Philippus de Kyme, [son of D. William de Kyma,
of CO. Line.']
6150. [End of the 13th cent.] Dark brown : fine, chipped
at top, injured by casting. l-i- in. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 6.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, plumed helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping caparisoned and
plumed. Arms : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet, Kyme.
S' PHILIPPI DG KYMe :
6151. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 170.]
6152. Dark green : somewhat indistinct in places. [Harl.
ch. 52 H.4.]
6153. Dark green : fine, cracked and injured. [Harl.
ch. 52 H. 6.]
Simon de Kyma, \of Elkington, etc., co. Li//c.]
6154. [circ. A.D. 1200.]' Yellowish-biown, varnished with a
dark glaze : fine, but very imperfect ; app. by a closely woven
cord of twilled threads striped with various colours. About
2-3- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,605.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping with orna-
mental breast-band. Arms : a chevron, for K\'ME.
© . . I IS • D6
R. Small oval counterseal. ^ x f in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. Bust of Pallas Athene,
helmeted, to the r.
^ se'vo SeCRGTA Dpi MEI.
6155. Discoloured, varnished : very imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 52 G. 43.]
NIS
No counterseal.
Henricus de Laci, [Srd] Earl of Lincoln,
Constable of Chester.
6156. [a. D. 1290.] Reddish-brow n, grained : fine, chipped
in places at the bottom. 2^ in. [Add. ch. 15,310.].
\). To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
312 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : a lion rampant,
Lacy.
S' H6NRICI ■De • LACI • COM €m
CONSTABVLAR' CGSTR'.
The letters NR in Hcnrici, and AB and AR in constabiclat' ,
conjoined.
Beaded borders.
li. Small round counterseal. i^ in. A .shield of arms as
in obv.^ suspended by the strap from a tree of three branches,
and supported by two lions rampant guardant addorsed.
SIGILLVM • SeCRGTL
The letters LL of sigilhim conjoined.
6157. [a.D. 1303.] Bronze green : very fine, much injured,
edge nearly all destroyed. [Add. ch. 11,304.]
TIS LINCOL
STR'.
R. A variant counterseal. \\ in. A shield of arms, Lacy,
as before, see No. 6156, suspended by the strap from a tree of
three branches, and supported by two wyverns sans wings.
SIGILLVM SeCRCTI.
Beaded borders.
6158. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2| in. [Ixxix.
81, 82.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down, fan plume, sword chained to shoulder,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed.
Arms : a lion rampant.
S' H6NRIC1 • D6 ■LACI • COMITIS : LINC0LNI6 ■€T
CONSTABVLAR' CGSTR'.
B. Counterseal, as in No. 6157.
Another Seal.
6159. \cux. A.D. 1300.] Dark green, a large mass: fine,
well preserved. 2^ in. [Add. ch. 7438.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse galloping, capa-
risoned. Arms : quarterly, a bend, over all in chief a label
of three points.
S' HeNRICl Oe LACI COMIT' LINCOLIN6 6T
CONSTABVLAR' CGSTR'.
The letters AB and AR in Coiistabii/ar' conjoined.
li. Small counterseal. % in. A shield of arms, as in obv.
bctw. two garbs for CHE.STER.
Legend indistinct, but appears to read : —
secRervM ■h€nrici : oe : laci. (?)
^ Beaded borders.
EQUESTRIAN. 313
Johannes de Lascy, [ist] Earl of Li>icoln, and
Constable of Cluster. [a.D. i 232-1 240.]
6160. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2^ in. [Ixxi.x.
77,. 78.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, kite-shaped shield of arms : as in
the rev. Horse galloping. In the field, below the horse, a
cinquefoil.
â– ^ S' : lOH'IS ; DG ; LASCY ; COMITIS : LINCOLN' ; eT I
co:nsta;bvl- ; cesxRie.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms :
quarterly, over all a bend, in chief a label of four points.
^ SeCR6TV ; lOHIS I D6 I LASCI i COM i LING ! GT
esTAB' ceste.
Beaded borders.
Johannes de Lacy, Constable of Chester? \\st Earl of Lincoln,
A.D. 1 232-1 240.]
6161. Plaster cast from fine but indistinct impression,
chipped at the edges. 2\ in. [Ixxix. 76.]
To the r. In armour • hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms (indistinct charges). Horse gallopino-.
In the field, below the horse, a large cinquefoil.
e SIGILLVM lOH
Walterus de Lacy, \ob. A.D. 1241.]
6162. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression. 2| in.
[Ixxix. 75.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield of arms slung over the shoulder by a strap.
Horse galloping with broad breast-band. Arms : a fess.
^ SIGILLVM VVALTeRI DG LACI.
Johannes de La Hay, I\Iiles, \Lord of Buru'ell, co. Line.']
6163. [a.D. 1281.] Greenish-brown: fine, slightly chipped
at the top. i-i in. [Harl. ch. 51 D. 32.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse gal-
loping, caparisoned. Arms : an estoile of twelve points,
De La Hay.
$• • lohannis • d€ ■la hay€ • militis.
6164. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 273.]
6165. Yellowish-brown : good, chipped at the top. [Harl.
ch. 51 D. 30.]
6166. [a.d. 1283-1311.] Green: fine, but very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 51 D. 31.]
314 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Galfridus de La Mare, Miles, \son and heir of
Peter he La Make, Miles, of Saiubridgezuort/i, co. Hcrtf.]
6167. [a.d. 1302.] Green: fine, well preserved, i in.
[Cott. ch. xxvii. 33.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet with the vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned. Arms : a fesse double cotised, De
La ALvre.
: s' galfridi : dg : lamar6 :
Beaded borders.
6168. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 147.]
Willelmus de La Mara,
[sou ^/Alan and Beatrix de la Mare, of co. Lii/cohif]
6169. [cii'c. A.D. II47-I166.] Discoloured, varnished: in-
distinct. If in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 34.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet of peculiar
shape with nasal, lance-flag, shield.
fi! SIGILLVM : WIL . . LMI DG LA MARA.
6170. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 100.]
Willelmus de Lancastre.
6171. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2 in. [Ixxix. 84.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping.
Arms : two bars, on a canton a crescent or some other uncer-
tain charge, Lancaster.
SIGL e LANCASTRe.
Cf. Rot. de Oblatis, p. 570, A.D. 1216 ; and Ing.p. mart., 31 Hen. III.
Radulfus de Landa, [of Laiigdon, co. IVarzc]
6172. [Tonp. Joh.] Creamy- white : imperfect and indis-
tinct. If in. [Cott. ch. xxvi. 37.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Rot. de Oblatis, p. 540, a.d. 1214.
Nigellus de Langeford, [of Langford, co. Derhy?\
6173. [a.d. 1269.] Green, mottled : originally fine, chipped,
I in. [Wol. ch. ix. 59.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet
with an ornament resembling three annulets rising out of it,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Caparisons ap-
parently charged with paly of six.
S' • NIG6LLI : D6 : LA ORD :
The letters o R conjoined.
EQUESTRIAN. 315
Robertus, fil. Robert! de Langtuna, \of Bulby, co. Line]
6174. [Late 1 2th cent.] Red: fine, edge slightly chipped,
i-^ in. [Add. ch. 20,630.]
To the I. In long surcoat, a hawk on the 1. h.
^ SIGILLVM • ROBeRTI • FILM • ROBERT! • DE • LANGTVNA.
The letters N reversed.
6175. Green, mottled : with marks of handle, the raised
edge and part of the legend broken away. [Add. ch. 20,629.]
© SIGILLVM • ROBERTI • FIL'I DE • LANGTVNA.
Thomas Le Latimer, \of Ilkctsliall, co. Stiff. 1
6176. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark green : imperfect and in-
distinct. II in. [Harl. ch. 83 G. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
with nasal, sword, long conv^ex shield with ornaments. Horse
galloping.
© SIGIL ME LE LATIMER.
6177. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 222.]
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp. Joli., ed. Hardy, p. 462, a.D. 1208.
Gido de Laval, Junior [of Naseby, co. N'ortht.']
6178. [a.D. 1200.] Dark greenish-brown: good, edge
chipped, and imperfect on the r. h. side ; app. by a woven
cord of various colours. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 15.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat,
cap-like helmet, sword, long convex shield with star-like
ornament and central spike. Horse galloping.
es SIGIL . . . : GIDONIS : IVNI L.
R. Small counterscal. i in. A wolf.' passant, contourne.
ANT6 SIGILL Gl.
6179. Sulph. cast of obv. only. [D.C., D. 196.]
6180. Bright red : fine, edge chipped on r. h. side. [Add.
ch. 22,323.]
p. C- SIGILLVM : GIDONIS : IVNIORIS : D€ LAVAL.
R. As before.
6181. Creamy-white: fine, but edge chipped, [xxxvi. 55.]
jj. S= SIGILLCVM] : GIDONIS : IVNIORIS : D€ LAVAL.
R. As before.
6182. Plaster cast of obv. only, from fine but chipped im-
pression. [Ixxviii. 84.]
^ SIGILLVM : GIDONIS : IVNIORIS : D€ LAVAL.
Henricus, fil. Li • - - de La Wik.
6183. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I \ in. [Ixxix. 38.]
3i6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical
helmet, sword, long convex shield with star-like pattern.
Horse galloping.
IHSIGILLVM HeURICI FILL' LI . . . . DG LA WIK.
Matheus de Leiham, \of Boxford, co. Suff.']
6184. [13th cent] Discoloured white: good. if in.
[Harl. ch. 53 A. 25.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, snrcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield with frctty ornament. Horse galloping.
Si SIGILLVM i MATHEl ; DE •: LEIHAM.
The letters DE in de conjoined.
6185. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 231.]
Hugo de Lile, or Hugo de Insula, [of Barby, co. Noi-iht.]
6186. [Early 13th cent] Light brown: edge chipped.
lA in. [Add. ch. 2I,53l]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield charged with an ornament resembling an
escarbuncle. Horse galloping.
e= SIGILL' HVGONIS DG LILG.
The DE oi de conjoined.
6187. Plaster cast [Ixxix. 93.]
Hugo de Linco - - - -
6188. [Late 13th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. If in. [Ixxix. 92.]
To the r. In armour : sword, long convex shield. Horse
springing.
. . . . L • HVGONIS DG LINGO ....
Robertus de Lindholt, [of Boxford, co. Suff.']
6189. [Temp. Hen. III.] Green, mottled: edge imperfect
About 2 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 53 A. 31.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
© SIG B6RTI DE LINDHOLT.
6190. White wax : indistinct, the face flaked in places.
[Harl. ch. 53 A. 32.]
© SIG RT NDHO ....
Willelmus de Longespeie, [Earl of Salisbury.
Ob. A.D. 1226.]
6191. [A.D. 1 2 19.] Plaster casts from very imperfect im-
pression. About 3 in. when perfect [Ixxix. 95, 96.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat helmet with
EQUESTRIAN. 317
vizor closed, sword, scabbard, shield of arms. Horse capari-
soned. Arms : six lioncels rampant, three, two, and one,
LONGESPEE ; on the caparisons, a lion rampant.
SIGILL' WLL' BeRI.
B. Small round counterseal. i^- in. A sword erect, hilt
upwards, garnished with a belt.
SI LI LONGGSPeie.
Bowles, Annals of Lacock Abbey, p. 147.
Matheus de Lumlehe.
6192. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [l.xxx. I.]
To the 1. with head turned to the r. In loosely-fitting
surcoat, on his 1. h. a falcon.
^SIGILL' MATHEI DE LVMLEHE.
Robertus Luvel, [son of Adam Luvel.]
6193. [Early 13th cent.] Cast in brownish-red composition.
lA in. [xlix. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield with ornamental border and central spike.
Horse galloping.
© SIGILL' . . . OB6RTI ■LW6L.
Cf. Rot. de Oblatis, p. 462, a.d. 1208.
Ricardus Malebise, \of co. York.]
6194. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
24 in. [Ixxx. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, coif, cap-
like helmet with ties behind and nasal, sword, triangular
shield with radiating lines. Horse with a breast-band orna-
mented with pendants. In the field, below the horse, an
increscent.
©SIGILL' RIGARDI MALEBISE.
Cf. Hoi. de Oblatis, pp. 41, 55, etc., a.d. i 199-1208.
Johannes Male?, \pf '^'^- ^ortht.?]
6195. [i2th or early 13th cent.] Green, mottled : a frag-
ment. [Add. ch. 22,012.]
To the r.
Legend wanting.
Robertus Malet, \of Walpole, co. Siiff?\
6196. [13th cent.] Greenish-white, varnished yellow:
chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 83 G. 33.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, helmet, sword, convex
shield. Horse galloping.
^- SIGILLVM ROB L6T.
6197. Sulph. cast. [D.C., U. 194.]
3l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Petrus de Malo Lacu, Toxins .
6198. [Late 13th and early 14th cent.] Plaster casts from
fine impressions. 2;; in. [Ixxx. 3, 4.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed and fan plume, shield of arms, sword.
Horse caparisoned. Arms : diapre, a bend, Mauley.
S' P6TRI : De MALO : LACV . TGRCIL
B. A shield of arms as in obv., bctw. three lions rampant
guardant.
JS Seet PRIV6 : SVY ; APGLe.
Beaded borders.
Gaufridus de Mandeville, \2nd\ Earl of Essex,
[ob. A.D. 1 167.]
6199. [circ. A.D. I156-I163.] Light red: originally fine,
now chipped at edges and lower part imperfect. About
3^- in. when perfect. [Slo. ch. xxxii. 64.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and continuous coif of
mail, surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex
shield with star-like ornament in a bordure. In base, below
the horse, an animal of uncertain form, perhaps a lion.
. . IGIL . . GAVFRIDI IT
Willelmus de Mandeville, [3;v^] Earl of Essex.
6200. [.V.D. 1167-1190.] Pale yellow : fine, very imperfect.
About 3 in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. x. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat with long folds,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex .shield with
central spike. Horse galloping with ornamental breast-band.
S: SIG . . . VM LMl COM D6 eSSGX.
6201. [a.D. I167-1190.] Pale creamy-yellow: fine origin-
ally, the lower part now wanting. [Harl. ch. 53 C. 50.]
* sigillvm • w Tis : De ess.ex . .
6202. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 150.]
Rogerus, _/?/. Lett, [de Mara.]
6203. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from
imperfect impression, i^ in. [ixxx. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, convex shield with
central spike. Horse galloping.
* SIGILL' ROGeRI \.
Perhaps identical with Roger dc IVLira, of co. Salop, in Rotiili de
Oblatis temp. Jok., cd. Hardy, p. 544, A.D. 1 214. Doublcday attributes
this seal to ciic. a.d. 1221-1228.
Walterus Marescallus, [7///] Earl of Pembroke.
6204. [a.T). 1241-1245.] Green: fine, but imperfect ; app.
by cords of thread, red and )-cllow, closely woven. The
upper part wanting, i in. [Harl. ch. 83 B. 38.]
EQUESTRIAN. 3 19
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet
with vizor down, sword, shield with indistinct device or orna-
ment, slung round the neck by a strap.
.... LTCRI MARGSCALLI COM
6205. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 57.]
Robertus Marmium, [Lord of Tamzuorth.]
6206. [Before .\.D. 1217.] Sulph. cast in tinted pale
green, from original impression, imperfect at sides and indis-
tinct. 3 in. [Hi. 35.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, long surcoat, helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
OB6RTI MARMIVM.
Robertus Marmium.
6207. [a.D. 1226.] Green: fine, very imperfect, the r. h.
side wanting. About i^ in. when perfect, [xxxix. 68.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
^ I MARMIVM.
R. An oval counterseal. About i^ x i^r in. Impression
of an antique oval intaglio gem. P'ORTUXE, seated, holding a
helmeted NiKE, at her feet a shield. The gem appears to
have been cracked across.
3? S' ROBERTI . . MAR . . . . M.
Willelmus Maskerel, [of Brook, Isle of Wight?^
6208. [I2th-i3th cent.]- Light reddish-yellow: fine, but
very imperfect ; app. by two closely-woven bobbins of
diapered stuff. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,686.]
To the 1. In a tunic fastened over the 1. shoulder, a hawk
on the 1. hand. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Thomas de Mendham, [of Livermcre, co. Siijf?\
6209. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Dark green : origin-
ally fine, now veiy imperfect About 2 in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 7209.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, sword, convex
shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
Legfend wanting.
Henricus de Merc, [of Raydon, co. Sitffi]
6210. [Teinp. Joh.] Green, mottled: fine. !â– in. [Cott
ch. xii. 14.]
320 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
Si SIGILL' H6NRICI De M6RC :•
6211. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 135.]
Engellramus de Mercellis, \pf Killinglwbnc, co. Line]
6212. [Late I2lh or early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: fine
fragment. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. x.xvii. 99.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, [shield .'J
Legend wanting.
Symon, fil. Henrici de Messingham,
[of Scatter, co. Lz/ic]
6213. [Early Hen. III.] Light brown, semi-opaque : im-
perfect on r. h. side. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
19,820.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet and nasal,
sword, shield.
. . SI MCGJHAM.
Henricus Miles, Dominus de Rokeby, \co. Yoykl\
6214. [Late 13th cent] Creamy-white: imperfect and in-
distinct. About \^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,584.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat-capped helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms too indistinct to
be read.
SIG CI D€
Nigellus de Molbrai, \or Mubrai, ird Baron Mowbray!\
6215. [Late 12th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted pale green,
from fine impression, chipped at edge. About 2^ in.
[xlix. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet with nasal, sword, shield ornamented with bordure and
escarbuncle with central spike. Horse with ornamental breast-
band and diapered saddle.
©SIGILLVM NIGELLI : DE MOLBRAI.
6216. White : imperfect ; app, by a cord bobbin. [Add.
ch. 20,607.]
Legend wanting.
Nigellus de Molbrai, \or Nigel, fil. Will. DE MUBRAI,
Lord 0/ Axholnie, co. Linc.l^
{? Stk Baron.)
6217. [circ. A.D. 1222-1228.] Creamy-white: originally
fine, now imperfect at lower part. [Add. ch. 21,088.]
EQUESTRIAN. 32 1
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet, sword, shield with
central spike. Horse galloping. Very similar in design to
the previous seal, but the proportions var)'.
IGI OLBR
6218. [a.D. 1 145.] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
showing several details in fine preservation. [Ixxx. 25.]
SIGILLVM MOLB
Rogerus de Molbrai, [2nd Baron Mowbray,
of COS. York and Linc.'l
6219. [i2th cent.] Bright red: fine, slightly chipped at
edges. 31 in. [Harl. ch. 83 C. 38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat with orna-
mentation of a fleury, vairy, or cruzily pattern intended for
leather work, cap-like helmet with nasal, plain goad spur,
scabbard, sword, long maunch on the r. wrist, shield of convex
form with large central boss, ornamented like the surcoat.
Horse galloping with ornamental breast-band. The shield
and helmet charged, as the surcoat.
fi: SIGILLVM ROGGRl D6 MOLBRAI.
6220. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 91.]
6221. Sulph. cast, tinted red from vcrj' fine impression,
showing the peculiar ornamentation of the helmet, shield,
and surcoat, the r. h. side wanting, [xlix. 11.]
MOLBRAI.
6222. Creamy-white : very imperfect. [Add. ch. 20,847.]
Legend wanting.
6223. [i2th cent.] Brown, varnished : indistinct and edge
chipped away. [Egert. ch. 585.]
6224. [.\.D. 1 145.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression, [l.xxx. 23.]
SIGILLV eRl DG MOLBRAI.
Robert Monahus, a/.MONACHUS, of Kisebi [Kcisby. co. Line]
6225. [circ. A.D. 1170.] Light brown, semi-opaque: fine.
2 in. [Add. 20,901.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield with central spike.
e: SIGILLVM ROB6RTI MONAHI DE KISEBI.
6226. Light brown : imperfect at top, and edge injured.
[Add. ch. 20,903.]
6227. Pale yellowish- brown, semi-opaque : fine. [Add.
ch. 20,905.]
Baderon de Monemuda, [yd Baron Monmouth.']
6228. [Temp. Hen. II.] Plaster cast from indistinct and
imperfect impression. 2 in. [l.xxx. 11]
vol.. II. V
322 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, kite-shaped shield
interior side.
SIG . . . BAD6RONIS DG M0N6MVD ....
showing the interior side.
Gilbertus de Monemue, [4//^ Baron Monmontk.']
6229. [Late 12th cent] Creamy-yellow: very indistinct.
About 2; in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 124.]
To the r. In armour : haulDerk, surcoat, flat-capped helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
SIGILLVM . . . ILB MVG.
Gillebertus [fil. Baderonis] de Monemuta, {of Hadnock,
CO. Gloiic.l
{A Hotkey seal of the same person as above.)
6230. [Late Hen. II.] Greenish-white : a fragment of the
central part. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 701 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, shield with bordurc and
star-like ornament.
Legend wanting.
Willelmus de Monteacuto, [^t/i] Earl of Sarum, Lord of
Denbigh and the Isle of Man. [a.D. i 337-1 344.]
6231. [a.D. 1338.] Plaster cast from very fine impression.
2f in. [Ixxx. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
crested : out of a coronet, a griffin's head betw. two wings,
sword chained to the shoulder, scabbard in belt, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms: three fusils
or lozenges conjoined in fess, MONTACUTE. The background,
diapered with carved quatrefoils, has a cinquefoil rose in each
interstitial space.
SIGILLU : WILLELMI â– DE :_MOTEAGUTO ; COITIS : SARU :
DNI : DE • DYBI : Z : MANIE.
Rogerus de Munbegums, or Montebegonis, [of co. Northt?[
6232. [Temp. Job.] Creamy-yellow : fine originally, now
imperfect. About 2Jr in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 14.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : apparently,
bendy sinister of six, an orle of roundles.
S= SIGILLVM OGE GVMS.
6233. Sulph. cast. [D.C, D. 140.]
Simon de Monteforti, [Lord of Montfort in France ?}
6234. [Late 1 2th cent] Plaster cast. 2\ in. [ixxx. 15.]
To the r. In armour : flat cap, in the r. Ii. a kite-shaped
EQUESTRIAN.
shield of arms, a lion rampant, and with the left holding a
hunting horn to his mouth. Horse galloping. In base, two
greyhounds at speed. In the background, at the sides, three
trees.
^ 31G1LLVM : SIMONI3 • DG ■MONTG • FORTI.
The first and third s in the legend reversed.
Symon de Monteforti, [a/h'rzvards ist Ear/ of LeicesUv:]
6235. [Early 13th cent] Plaster casts from fine but
chipped impression. 2|- in. [Ixxx. 17, 18.]
0. To the 1. full face. In a dress girded at the waist,
blowing a horn held to the mouth by the r. hand. Horse
galloping, with diapered saddle and high crupper. Below,
in the foreground, a hound standing with head bent to the
ground. On the r. h. side an ornamental and conventional
tree.
^ SIGILL' • SIMONIS • DG • MONTE FORTI «
Beaded borders.
li. A smaller round counterseal. li in. An early shaped
shield of arms : a lion rampant contourne, queue fourchce,
MOXTFORT.
Symon de Monteforti, \211d Earl of Lcicestcr?\
6236. [.\.D. 1258.] Bronze-green: very fine, the edge
chipped. 2i in. [Add. ch. 1 1,296.]
P To the 1. In a dress girded at the waist, blowing a horn
held to the mouth by the r. hand. Horse galloping on a hilly
mount replenished with flowers and herbage. Below, in the
foreground, a hound at speed : on the right a tree of two
branches in the background.
^ SIGILLVM 5? SYMONIS * DG « M0NT6 « FORTI.
R. A small counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms: a lion
rampant, queue fourchee, MoNTFORT.
* S' SYMONIS : De : MONTG : FORTI :
Beaded borders.
6237. \\.V>. 1255.] Light-brown, semi-opaque : fine, but
very imperfect. [Add. ch. 11,294.]
0. Legend wanting.
H. As in No. 6236.
6238. [.A.D. 1236-1264.] Light browni.sh-yellow, mottled :
very imperfect. [Harl. ch. 83 G. 45.]
0. S= S
R. Cracked and indistinct, as in No. 6236.
6239. Sulph. casts ol obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 260, 261.]
Counterseal only.
6240. [a.d. 1258.] Bronze-green : fine, edge chipped.
[Add. ch. 1 1,297.]
Y 2
324 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Radulfus de Monthermer, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford,
[a.D. 1297-1307 ; Earl of Atliol ;
Baron de Mont/ieniier, etc., A.D. 1 309-1323.]
6241. [A.D. 1 301.] Plaster casts from fine but very im-
perfect impression. 3 in. [l.vxx. 19, 20.]
0. A shield of arms, as in re^K, suspended by a loop from a
forked tree, and bctw. two wyverns with tails floriated.
[. . . . C0;M' : GCUOVNI6 : HERTF[OR]D' ....
W. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and furnished with a lambrequin (the crest,
an eagle displayed, see Doyle, Off. Baron., ii. 16, is wanting),
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and
plumed, with the crest of an eagle displayed. Arms : an
eagle displayed, Monthermer.
RTFORD ; KILKGNI Z DNI GLA ....
Beaded borders.
Rogerus de Mortuo Mari, \_of Bisley, co. Clone.']
6242. [circ. A.D. 1 1 80.] Bright red: chipped at bottom
and edge imperfect. 2f in. [Sloane ch. xxxiii. 4.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
and nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping, with ornamental
breast-band and stirrup of peculiar form.
S> SIGILLV ORTVOMARl.
6243. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 138.]
Johannes de Moubray, or Moumbray, [Lord of the
Isle of llaxikohne, co. Line, and of the
Honours of Brembre and Gouher.]
6244. [A.D. 1334] Dark-green: fine, imperfect; app. by
closely plaited cords of green stuff About 4 in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 1252.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with vizor closed, sword chained to the arm, shield of
arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms : a lion rampant,
Moubray. Background faintl}- hatched.
Legend on a band or bordure, in form of a quatrefoil, with
carved cusps.
[© SMGILLVM tlOHlANNKS DE M;OV[BR]AY. *
H. A shield of arms as in obv. Above the shield a
feathered serpent or cockatrice volant, wings extended ;
below it a wyvern rcguardant, tail nowy ; on the dexter the
head and arms of a man-at-arms holding a lance-flag charged
with three chevronels, for Cl.'VRE ; on the sin. another, similar,
with seme of crosses crosslct a lion rampant, Braose.
EQUESTRIAN. 325
Background diapered lozengy.with a small flower in each space.
Legend as in cbv.
. . . LV . . . OHANN .... * MOVBRA . . .
Collectanea Topographica, vol. iv., p. 32.
Thomas de Moulton.
6245. [Late 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I V in. [Ixxx. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and fan plume, sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : three bars,
Moulton.
SIGILLVM TH0M6 si D6 A MOVLTON.
Beaded borders.
Thos. de Molton of Gillesland, co. Cutnberl., ob. 21 Ediv. I. See
Inguis. p. mort., vol. i., p. 114, col. I.
Willelmus de Mubrai, [I'f T/tirsk, co. York.']
6246. \Temp. Joh.] Pale greenish-white: imperfect and
indistinct. 2% in. [Plarl. ch. ^i G. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-cap or helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
Ml D6 M . . . R . I.
6247. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 209.]
Radulfus de Mumpinsun.
6248. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2 in. [Ix.xx. 24.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet, sword, convex shield with central boss and radiating
lines. Horse galloping.
C< SIGILL' RADVLFl D6 MVMPINSVN.
Walerannus de Munceaus, \or Waleran, fil. Idone.-e
DE Herste, of Broomhili co. Kent.']
6249. [Early Hen. III. J Light - brown, mottled : good.
If in. [L. F. C, XXV. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield with ornamental bordure and central spike.
Horse galloping.
e: SIGILL' • WALGRANNI D6 MVNGEAVS.
For Waleran de Munceaus, of co. Southampton, see Rotuli dc Oblalis
temp. Joh., cd. Hardy, pp. 310, 448, a.d. 1205, 1207.
Ingelram de Munceus, [r?/" Ciixivold, co. Lii/c]
6250. [Late 12th cent.] Pale greenish-white: \-ery im-
perfect. About I;; in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,503.]
To the r. In armour : helmet, shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILL' ING
326 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robertus de Mundevile, or Amundevilla, [of co. Lincoln.^
6251, [Temp. Joh. or Hen. III.] Dark-giccn : fine, well
preserved. I| in. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 31.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat. conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long narrow convex shield with central
boss. Horse prancing.
S5 SIGIGILL' («c^ ROBERTl DE MVMDEVILE.
6252. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 133.]
Cf. Rotulide Obhitis temp. Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 5S0, A.u. 1216.
Radulfus Murdac, [of Black-Bourton, co. O.roii.]
6253. [Late 12th cent.] Light-brown, varnished : chipped
at edge. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,292.]
To the r. In armour? : long surcoat, a hawk on the r. hand.
«! SIGILLVM : RADVL DAC.
6254. Plaster cast. [Ixxx. 26.]
Occurs in a.d. 1200, see Rotiili de Oblatis temp. Joh., cd. Hardy,
P- 48.
Hugo de Muscam, [of Muskham, co. Notts?\
6255. [a.d. 1147-1153.] Reddish-brown: fine; app. by
cords of closely woven red and yellow threads. If in. [Harl.
ch. S3G. 55.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
^ SIGILLVM HVGONIS DE MVSCAM.
6256. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 74.]
Lisiardus de Musters, [of cos. Nottingham and Vori:]
6257. [circ. A.D. 1 200-1 207.] Plaster cast from good im-
pression with chipped edge. 2| in. [Ixxx. 30.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield with border and central spike. Horse
galloping.
S5 SIGILLVM LISIARDI DG MVSTeRS.
Nemore, (Ernaldus de) v. Bosco (Ernaldus de).
Ricardus Nevil, Ear/ of Waricick. [a.d. 1449-147 l]
6258. Recent impression in gilded gutta percha, from
matrix in Dept. of Antiquities. 3J. in. [xxxiv. 33.]
To the r. In plate armour : breastplate, helmet with vizor
down, crest out of a ducal coronet a swan's neck, sword, shield
of arms : a saltire and label of the three points coinpony,
Ni'AILLE. Horse galloping, armoured and caparisoned, on a
mount of herbage and flowers. Caparisons charged with the
EQUESTRIAN. 327
armorials : on the neck, quarterly, 1,4, an eagle displayed,
MONTHERMER, 2, 3, three fusils in fcss, a label of as many
points, MoNTACUTE. On the flanks : quarterly, 1,4 quarterly,
i. iv. Beauchamh, ii. iii. GUY OF Warwick ; 2, 3, quarterly,
i. iv. Clare, ii. iii. quarterly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters a
fret, over all a bend, DespenceR. Background replenished
with wavy branches of foliage and flowers.
: SIGILLVM : RICARDl : NEVIL : : COMITIS : WARWICI :
DNI : GLAMORGANCIE ET MORGANGIE.
Beaded borders.
Drummond,///j-/. of Noble Families, p. 10 ; 'Rowla.nA.s, Hist. Ace. of the
Nf'i'ilh-s, No. 5.
6259. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 1680.]
Laing's J/.S'. Catal., No. 324-
6260. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 85.]
Walterus de Nevilla, \or Nefwilla, of Rcdburn, co. Linc^
6261. [Late 12th cent.] Light-brown, mottled : good.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 54 B. 29.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword,
long convex shield.
* SIGILLVM WALTERI DE NEVILLA.
The letter N reversed.
Rogerus de Novoburgo, [2iid Earl of Warii'ick.
a.d. II 23-11 53.]
6262. Light uncoloured, semi-opaque : a fragment. About
2-1- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,493.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
long kite-shaped shield with a kind of lozengy or fretty orna-
mentation. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
WA
Walerannus de Novoburgo, \Eayl of Warivick.
A.D. I 184-1205.]
6263. \Tc))ip. Rich. I.] Green, mottled : very fine, chipped
all round and cracked. About 3 in. when perfect. [Cott. ch.
xi. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, damasked
sword, plain shield of convex form, slung from a strap round
the neck. Horse, with ornamental breast-band, and diapered
saddle with bordure and fringe.
SIG WALeRAN^I • COM . . IS
The letters NN conjoined.
6264. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 205.]
6265. Palc-grccn : fine fragment of upper part. [Cott. ch.
xi- 39-]
SIGILL
328 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas [de Newburgh, 6//'] Earl of Wanuick.
[a.d. 1229-1242.]
6266. Bright-red : fine originally, sides chipped. 2| in.
[Add. ch. 20,452.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield with strengthening rib. Horse
galloping.
e: SI OMe COMIT WARWIC.
6267. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 168.]
6268. Dark-green, speckled : edge very imperfect ; app.
by plaited cords of green and purple silk. [Harl. ch. 45
I. 31.]
£! SIGIL e COMI RWIC.
Willelmus, fil. Rogeri de Nordintu[n].
6269. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. 2 in. [Ixxx. 34.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
© SLIGI3LL' WILLGMI Fl . . . . G6RI DG NORDINTV.
2
Gaufridus de Novilla, \of co. Lincl
6270. [a.d. 114S-1166.] Creamy-white in a thick brown
mass : indistinct. With mark of the handle, if in. [Harl.
ch. 54 B. 7.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
shield.
|& SIGILLVM GAVFRIDI D6 NOVILLA.
6271. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. iol]
Oilandia (Radulfus, fil. Steph. de) v. Hoilandia (Radulfus,
fil. Steph. de).
Henricus {fil. Roberti] de Oilli, Constable of
King Heiuy II.
6272. \circ. A.D. 11 55-1 157.] Creamy-white: originally
good, now indistinct and chipped. 2| X 2\ in. [Add. ch.
20,462.]
Oval. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail,
conical helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with
star-like ornament Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-
band.
SI O . . . CONSTAB REGIS • H'.
Willelmus de Orkesdena, {of co. Surr.]
6273. [/Vw/. Hen. 111.] Brownish-white: indistinct frag-
ment. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 D. 40.]
To the r. In armour : shield. Horse galloi)ing.
Legend wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 329
Johannes de Orrebi, [of Blackwell,co. Derb.]
6274. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: fine fragment.
About 2\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 E. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-
band and saddle. Arms : a fleur-de-lis betw. two chevrons,
which have some affinity to the shield borne by the Orby
families.
€SV
Willelmus Painel, [of co. Litic]
6275. [Z^'w/. Hen. III.] White, varnished : imperfect and
indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 E. 54.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
long convex shield with ornamental bordure and central boss.
Horse galloping.
Li
Willelmus Pantul, [of Sovierby, etc., co. Leic]
6276. [ 1 2th cent.] Thick greenish-brown : app. by closely
woven cord of greenish threads. 24- in. [Cott. ch. v. 62.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, long convex shield.
Legend very indistinct.
. . . . VL AN ... .
6277. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 55.]
Ridelus Papallun de Cesebi, [Keisby, co. Liiic.'\
6278. [Late 12th cent.] Brown: originally good, now in-
jured and indistinct in parts. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,906.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
£: SIGILLVM : RIDeLVS : PAPALLVN DG CGSeBl.
V. Kesibi (Ridellus de).
Halennot Papilun, [or Halenald Papilio, of Great
Addiiigtoii, CO. Xoj-t/it.]
6279. [Early Hen. II.] Greenish-white, varnished : edge
chipped. 2 in. [Add. ch. 21,512.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, cap-like
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with ornament of
rays and central spike. Horse with ornamental breast-band
and fringed saddle.
SIGILLVM HALGHHJOT PAPILVN.
The second L is enclosed in the first.
330 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Paganus de Paries (P).
6280. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from an indistinct
impression, i^ in. [Ixxx. 35.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield with central boss.
Horse galloping, with breast-band ornamented with pendants.
Ss SIGILLV PAGANI De PARLGSC?)
Radulfus de Parnelia, [of co. L inc?\
6281. \circ. A.D. 1200.] Green: edge chipped. About
2i in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 507.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM
Robertus de Paveli, \son of Robert de Paveli,
of Sulby, CO. Northt?[
6282. [a.D. 1258.] Green: very fine and sharp. i| in.
[Add. ch. 22,434.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-cap or helmet,
with fan plume of feathers, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping. Arms indistinct, but perhaps : ermine on a fess
three crosses moline.
S' R0B6RTI â– D6 PAV6LL
The letters AV conjoined.
Beaded borders.
6283. Dark-green : fine and sharp, pressed in places.
[Add. ch. 22,422.]
6284. Dark-green : rubbed in places, but the heraklic
bearings of the caparisons clearly shown, [xxxvii. 81.]
Ricardus del Pec, \of Withain, co. Lvic]
6285. [ 1 2th cent] Light-brown, varnished : fine, but very
imperfect. About 2i in. when perfect. [L. F. C. xv. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Galfridus Pecche, \of Morhale, co. Staff.]
6286. [a.D. 1161-US3.] Creamy-white: indistinct, and
flaked off in parts, [xxviii. 56.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
BIG LV ALF e . . .
Gilbertus [?fil. Hamonis] Peche, Miles.
6287. [Late 13th, or 14th cent] Plaster cast from fine
impression with imperfect edges. 2 in. [Ix.xx. ^j.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
EQUESTRIAN. 33 1
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms slung by a
broad strap over the shoulder. Horse galloping, caparisoned.
Arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, Pecche. In the foreground,
below, a wyvern contourne reguardant, with expanded wings.
SIGILLVM : GILGB He AMONIS.
Gilbertus Peche.
Secrettiiii.
6288. [Late 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I in. [D.C.. E. 267.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat helmet, sword, shield
of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms : a fess betw.
two chevrons, Pecche.
^ secReTv ■GIL6B6RT1 • pecHG.
Willelmus de Percy, \of Berewell in Petworth, co. 5«jj.]
6289. \circ. A.D. 1245.] Creamy-white: fair, edge im-
perfect. About \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 13.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : [five i"] fusils in fess,
Percy.
. . . igillvm will6lmi dg pgr
R. A small oval counterseal. ^ X ^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem, a stork or pelican, to the r.
Si siGiLL' secReri.
6290. Sulph. cast ol obv. only. [D.C., E. 219.]
6291. Plaster cast of fine impression of obv. only. [Ixxx.
39-]
SIGILLVM WILLGLMI D6 : P6RGY :
Beaded borders.
Willelmus de Percy, \son of Walter de Percy,] of Kyldaie,
\co. York.-]
6292. [13th cent] Green: indistinct in places, with mark
of handle, raised rim. i| in. [Add. ch. 20,565.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, crest
of a plume of feathers, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
caparisoned. Arms : [five] fusils in fess, PERCY. In the
base, some branches of conventional foliage, and the field
replenished with groups of pellets arranged three by three.
e= S' WIL6LMI : D6 : PGRCY : DG : KYLDALG-
Willelmus de Percy, [of Lang Lndford Manor, co. Line]
6293. [13th cent. ?] White : very imperfect and indistinct ;
app. by a green thread cord. About 2 in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 54 G. 14.] *
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
The writing of this charter is of doubtful date.
332 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henricus de Perci, [Lord of Topclive, ist Baron Percy.]
6294. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster casts from fine impressions.
2| in. [Ixxx. 40, 41.]
p. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with vizor down, and having fan plume and lam-
brequins, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned
and plumed. Arms : a lion rampant, PERCY.
Legend in ornamental capitals : —
SIGILLUM • HeN[R)ICI • DG • PCRCI. «< *
B. Within a finely carved gothic rosette of eight points,
trefoiled, and with countersunk trefoils in the spandrils, a
shield of arms : a lion rampant. The background replenished
with branching foliage.
Legend in ornamental capitals.
tf. SIGILLUM : HE[NR]I[C1I : DG : PeRCI.
See Vetusta Moniaiienia, vol. i., pL xxx., fig. i.
Algernon [Percy,] \oth Earl of Nortluunberlaiui, K.G.
[a.d. 1 632-1 668.]
6295. Plaster casts from matrix in Department of Anti-
quities. 2\ in. [Ixxx. 43, 44.]
0. To the 1. In plate armour : crest or plume of ostrich
feathers on a helmet with vizor raised, sword, scabbard, oval
shield of arms as in the 1st quarter of the shield of the rev.
Horse springing, with diapered saddle, on a mount replenished
with herbage and flowers. In the background the sea, thereon
several war-vessels, and on the r. a mountainous country. On
the 1. the sun, as a human face in an eight-pointed star, with
radiancy appearing through the clouds. On the r. a crescent,
the badge of PERCY, encircled with an inscribed garter, and
surrounded by an earl's coronet of five pearls.
No legend.
B. An ornamentally carved shield of arms of sixteen
quarterings. i. quarterly i. iv. a lion rampant, ANCIENT
Dukes of Brahant and Louvain, ii, iii, the lucies or pikes,
haurient, two and one, LuCY ; 2. Five fusils conjoined in fess,
Percy, etc. The shield within an inscribed garter of the order,
ensigned with an earl's coronet, on which is the crest, on a
jewelled helmet, with very extensive mantling or lambre-
quins, on a chapeau turned up ermine a lion statant the tail
extended. Supporters, dcx., a lion rampant ; sin., a lion
rampant guardant, ducally crowned, collared gobony. In
base on a riband, with split ends intertwined, the motto : —
« ESPERANGE « * EN « DIEV *
EQUESTRIAN. 333
Legend on a riband :^
■*< « SIGILLVM « i* ALGERNONI ^ COMITIS-^!!^ NORTHVMB*<
Carved borders. The workmanship of this seal is remark-
ably fine.
Thomas de Peritone.
6296. [13th cent] Plaster cast from a good impression.
li in. [Ixxx. 38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
fii SIGILL' TH0M6 D6 P6RITON6.
Normannus, [_fi/. R.-\D.] de Pesehale, \pf Peasetihall,
CO. Suff.]
6297. [Late I2th or early 13th cent.] Pale-green, covered
with a dark-brown varnish : edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 84
A. 10.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet with nasal,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
S=S1GILLUM NORMAN De . . . SHALLG.
6298. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 143.]
Cf. Norman de Pesehale, of co. Suff. in the Rotuli dc Oblatis temp.
Joh., ed. Hardy, p. 300, .VD. 1205.
Willelmus Peuerel, of Dover, [co. Kent]
6299. [Temp. Hen. H., ante A.D. 1166.] Green: very in-
distinct and imperfect ; app. by a closely woven cord of green
silk. About li in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 56.]
To the r. In armour. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Elias de Pidele.
6300. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2\ in. [Ix.xviii. 91.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, long lance with large triangular head and flag with
three streamers, convex kite-shaped shield with central spike
and numerous radiating lines. Horse galloping.
£> SIGILL' eLie DE PID6LE.
Galfridus Pigot, {of Gamliiigay, co. Camltr.']
630L [End of 12th cent.] Greenish-brown, mottled : fair,
indistinct in places, i^^ in. [Harl. ch. ^^ B. 41.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, round-topped helmet,
sword. Horse galloping.
* SIGILLVM GALFRIDI PIGOT.
6302. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 144.]
334 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Willelmus Pincerna de Hocherton, [or William Le Butiler,
of Hokcrtoii, CO. 2\'ott.\
6303. [13th cent] Dark - green : fine. if in. [Harl.
ch. ^i D. 38.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, shield. Horse springing.
fi: SIGILL' • WILLI • PINCERNe • DG • HOCH'TON.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Will. Pincerna de Hocreton, early 13th cent. Harl. chs. S3 F. 25 ;
112 L 13.
6304. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 22 l]
Hasculfus de Pincheni, \of Eiiglefidd, co. Beri's.]
6305. [Tei//p. Joh.] Pale greenish-white: fair. i '^ in.
[Add. ch. 720L]
To the r. A hawk on the r. hand. Morse standing.
^ SIGILL' HASGVLFI DG PlNCHeNI.
Cf. Add. ch. 21,890, circ. A.D. 1200.
Henricus de Pincheni, [Lord 0/ Wedon,etc., co. NortJit^
6306. [circ. A.D. 1200.] Pale-green : very imperfect and
defaced ; app. by a plaited cord or riband of silk strands,
green and white. About If in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 21,890.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword. Horse
galloping.
Legend wanting.
Edmundus [Plantagenet, son of Richard Plantagenet,
king of the Romans, Earl of Cormvall^
6307. [.\.D. 1275.] Bronze-green : very fine, only centre
remaining. About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 9.]
0. To the r. In armour ; hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms slung by the strap over the shoulder. Horse
galloping. Arms as on rev.
Legend wanting.
B. A shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned, within a
bordure, charged with fourteen roundles. Fine Italian work-
manship.
Legend wanting.
Sandford, Ceneal. Hist., p. 94 ; Todd, History of Ashridge College.
6308. [A.D. 1275.] Bronze-green : very fine, only centre
remaining. [Harl. ch. 84 C. II.]
0. As before.
R. Part of the eagle on which the shield of arms is slung
by the strap may be seen in this example.
6309. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 269, 270.]
EQUESTRIAN. 335
Edwardus [Plantagenet,] son of King Henry III.,
\iind afterieards King Eihvard /.]
6310. [a.D. 1259.] Green : originally fine, now only the
centre remaining ; app. by plaited cords of faded red thread.
About 31 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,442.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of chain mail, surcoat,
[cap-shaped helmet,] sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
with ornamental breast-band, crossed girths, and saddle
diapered and bordered. Arms as in rev.
Legend wanting.
H. A shield of arms : ENGLAND, with a label of five points.
Fine workmanship.
Legend wanting.
6311. [a.D. 1262.] Creamy - white : fine, but imperfect,
only centre remaining. [Had. ch. 43 C. 42.]
Re
R [FJILII He
6312. [a.D. 1266.] Creamy - white : fine, imperfect, only
centre remaining. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 49.]
6313. [a.D. 1269.] Dark bronze-green : imperfect, only
centre remaining. [Egert. ch. 255.]
6314. [a.D. 1272.] Creamy - white : fine, but imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 43 C. 48.]
0. The head of the prince, with flat-topped helmet and
vizor closed, remaining.
6315. Plaster casts from fine impression. [Ixxx. 59, 60.]
0. « eADWARDVS I PRIMOGeNITVS I CT : H6ReS i DOMINI ;
REGIS : ANGLie.
The letters AR of Edwardus conjoined.
R. 5= SIGILLUM : eADWARDI : FILM ! HeNRICI ; ILLUSTRIS ;
R6GIS ; ANGLie.
The engraving in Sandford, Gcneal. Hist., p. 120, gives the legends :—
0. « eOWARDVS NeS RCGIS ANGLie.
R. SIGILLVM ■eOWARDI • FILII • HeNRICI
ReGIS • ANGLie.
The letters AN in Anglic conjoined
Edwardus [Plantagenet,] Duke of Agnitaine, Earl of Chester,
Po)ithieu, etc., [afterwards Ki)ig Edivard III.]
6316. [a.D. 1325.] Plaster casts from fine impression ; the
legend injured in places. 31 in. [Ix.xx. 69.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat of
arms, helmet with closed vizor, rectangular shoulder-piece,
chained sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms :
Engl.VND, with a label of three points. All within an inner
336 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
border of small cusps, flcury, with carving countersunk in the
spandrils.
© 6DWARDVS PRlMOGeNIT' RgGIS ANGLIC • DVX ■AQVITANie •
C0M6S • C6STRI6 • PONTIVI • Z ■MOTISSROLIl.
The letters AN in Aqnitanie conjoined.
R. A shield of arms : ENGLAND, with a label or file of five
points. The inner border as in obi'.
S' eOWARDI • P'MOG€NITI • R6GIS • ANGLIG • DVCIS •
AQVITANNI6 : COMITIS : C6STRI6 • PONTIVI • Z â–
MONTISSOROLLIL
Cf. Douet d'Arcq, Collection dc Sccaiix, No. 10,092.
Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, father of Henry II.,
ob. A.D. 1 1 50.
6317. Plaster casts from imperfect impression. About 3^ in.
when perfect. [Ixxx. 46, 47.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, kite-
shaped shield held by an enarme, and showing the interior
side, sword.
Legend wanting.
R. Same style, in the r. h. a long lance-flag with three
streamers in place of sword.
Legend wanting.
Gaufridus [Plantagenet,] son of King Henry [//.]
\Ditkc of Brittany aniP\ Earl of Richmond.
[A.D. I168-I186.]
6318. Dark-green, mottled : imperfect and indistinct ; app.
by strands of green silk. 3^ in. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 35 ]
0. To the r. In armour : long convex shield, lance with
flag and streamers. Horse galloping.
© GAVFRIDVS • HGNRICI • R€GIS ■FILIVS NIE.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet with
nasal, sword, shield showing interior side. Horse galloping.
GA ICI • R6GIS • FILIVS • COM6S • RICHeMVNDG.
Hamelinus [Plantagenet, natural son i^i/" Geoffrey, Count of
A njoH^ Earl of Warcnne.
6319. [.\.D. 1 163-1202.] Dark-green: fine, but very im-
perfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 14]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, long
convex shield with ornamental star and central spike. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band and saddle diapered
and bordered.
.... GIL NIC
R. Small oval counterseal. i X ^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. An Imperial bust in profile to the
r., filleted.
e : L6G6 : A T6G6 : ~
EQUESTRIAN. 337
Henricus, Dux Normannoruvi, etc., A.D. 1147-1154.
(Aftei-iVards King Heniy II.)
6320. Greenish-brown : fine fragment, showing only the
centre. About 3^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 3.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, spear. Horse
with ornamental saddle.
R. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, kite-shaped
shield showing the interior side. Horse with ornamental
breast-band and saddle ; the ring-like stirrup hangs from a chain.
Legend wanting.
6321. Green, with dark varnish, [xxxv. 19 N.]
A small detached fragment, showing the body covered with
hauberk of mail, the coif, the conical helmet, and the shield,
of the ob. and rev. Fine workmanship.
Cf. Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 54.
6322. Plaster casts from fine impression, very imperfect at
the edges. [Ixxx. 63, 64.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, conical helmet
and nasal, kite-shaped shield held by the strap and showing
interior side only, long lance flag with three streamers. Horse
with ornamental saddle and breast-band.
* HEN DEGAVORV.
R. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail and continuous coif,
conical helmet and nasal, kite-shaped shield held by the strap
and showing interior side only, sword. Horse with ornamental
breast-band and saddle, ring-like stirrup hanging from a chain.
e: HENRICV ORVM.
Johannes, [Count of Mortaigiie, aftenvards King John.]
6323. [circ. A.D. 1188.] Very dark green: fine, edge
chipped ; app. by a closely woven cord or bobbin of light
coloured threads. 3J- in. [Harl. ch. 83 A. 27.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat,
belt, cap-shaped helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield of
arms slung round the neck by a strap. Horse galloping, with
ornamental breast-band, saddle and stirrup. Arms : two lions
passant in pale.
^ SIGILLVlM : IOHjANNIS : FILII : R6GIS : ANGLI€ : DCOMINI :
HIBNI6.1
R. A small oval counterscal. -{-|- X ^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem set in a ring. Bust of a female, to the r.
* SeCReTVM lOHANNIS.
6324. Sulph. cast oU^bv. only. [D.C., D. 116.]
6325. [ante A.D. 1 188.] Dark-green, speckled: edge very
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 83 A. 26.]
0. . . . GIL .... HANNIS AN DO
R. As before.
VOL. II. Z
338 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6326. [a'rc. A.D. 1188.] Greenish-brown, varnished: the
face flaked away in parts ; app. by a cord of hollow bobbin,
of green and white threads. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 32.]
p. ^ SIGI OMINI HIBNIG.
R. Imperfect.
e: SGCR HANNIS.
6327. Sulph. cast of odv. only. [D.C., D. 117.]
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 55 ; cf. p. 81.
Ricardus [Plantagenet,] Earl of Cornwall, Count of Poictou;
\afterwards king of the Romans, second son of King Jolin,
A.D. 1209-1272.]
6328. Green : fine, chipped ; originally app. by plaited
cords of silk to a charter. 3^ in. [x.xxvi. 215.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, sliicld of arms slung by the
strap round the neck. Horse galloping with ornamental
breast-band, crossed girths, and embroidered saddle. For
arms see the rev.
SIGI[LLVM :] RICARDI : COMITIS : PICTAVIG :
R. On a background of foliage forming a tree of three
branches elegantly designed with fruit in clusters, a shield of
arms : a lion rampant crowned, PoiCTOU, within a bordure
bezantee, AxciEXT DuCHV OF Cornwall.
-^^ SIGILLVM : RICARDI : COMITIS : C0RNVBI6.
6329. [A.D. 1226-1257.] Pale bronze green : very fine,
imperfect. [Harl. ch. ill C. 60.]
0. SIG ICT
R. SIGILLVM VBI€.
6329.* Dark green : originally a fine impression, now very
imperfect [Add. ch. 34,104.]
Legend wanting.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 95.
Another Seal.
6330. [a.D. 1227.] Plaster casts from imperfect impression.
2^ in. [Ixxx. 56, 57.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat of arms,
flat-topped helmet, sword, convex shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned. Arms as in rev.
SIGILL'M RICARDI Fl
R. A shield of arms : a lion rampant, crowned, within a
bordure charged with nine roundles, RiciLVKD, Earl of Corn-
wall. The art of this seal is apparently French, and it is of
poor workmanship.
^ TAVI6NSIS.
See Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 95 ; Douet d'Arcq, Collection tie
Sceaiix, No. 10,188.
EQUESTRIAN. 339
Thomas [Plantagenet, 2;id] Earl of Lancaster, [a.d. 1295-
132 1,] Earl of Leicester, [Derfy, Lincoln, and Ferrers^
Steiuard of England.
6331. Pale )-ello\\ish-bro\vn : fine, cracked and chipped,
with marks of the studs used to steady the matri.x. 4^ in.
[Cott. ch. xvi. 7.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail with continuous
coif, surcoat of arms, square shoulder-piece, helmet with vizor
closed and surmounted by a lambrequin and the crest, a wyvern
with wings ouvert. sword, shield of arms. Horse springing,
crested as above, and caparisoned. Arms : ENGLAND, with a
label of three points, each charged with as many fleurs-de-lis.
SIGILLVM : THOM6 S COMITIS t LANCASTRI EYCeSTRie S
SeNeSCALLI t ANGLie.
R. Within an elaborately carved gothic rosette of eight
cusps, trefoiled, the spandrils enriched with tracery of various
styles, trefoil, quatrefoil, cinqucfoil, and sixfoil, in circular
panels betw. pairs of small countersunk trefoils, and suspended
by the strap from a hook, a large shield of arms : England,
with a label of five points, each charged with three fleurs-
de-lis.
St SIGILLVM t TH0M6 i COMITIS : LANCASTRI6 . . . YCeSTRIG I
seNescALLi : anglig ss
Carved borders.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 102.
Small Seal.
6332. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster casts from fine but imperfect
impression. 2f in. [Ixxx. 61, 62.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed and surmounted by a lambrequin and the
crest, a wyvern with queue nowy, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, crested as above, and caparisoned. Arms : ENG-
LAND, with a label of three points.
© S' THOMe IS : LAN 16 : L6YC6STRie : GT :
FeRRARIIS.
R. A shield of arms, as in the obi'., suspended by the guige
or strap from a trifurcated oak-tree, and betw. two wyverns
with tails ornamented with three slipped trefoils and a ball at
the end.
. . . S' : THOMe : COMITIS â– LANCAST TR16 :
e ARMS.
Beaded borders.
Thomas [Plantagenet, of Brotlierton^son of King Edward L;
Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England.
6333. [a.d. 1322.] Red: small and beautifully engraved
fragment. About i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,506.]
Z 2
340 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
and vizor closed, sword, shield of arms; Horse caparisoned.
Arms : ENGLAND, with an indistinct label. Background
diapered.
Legend wanting
Cf. Sandford, Geiieal. Hist., p. 205, for the arms.
Thomas [Plantagenet, " of Woodstock,"'] Duke of Gloucester,
Earl of Essex and Buckiiighavi,
Lord High Constable of England, A.D. 1 385-1 397.
6334. Plaster cast from fine impression. 3-i- in. [Ixxx. 65.]
To the r. In armour : coat of arms, helmet with vizor
closed, lambrequin, and crest — on a chapeau turned up ermine,
a lion statant guardant collared and crowned, the tail lowered
— sword chained to the body, shield of arms. Horse springing,
caparisoned. Arms : quarterly, FRANCE (ANCIENT), and
England, within a bordure, Thomas of Woodstock. The
field diapered with a lozengy reticulation, the spaces charged
irregularly, either with an ostrich feather or a swan.
^tg' Hjomr : filit : regis : anglir : *< ^ tlurts :
gloucfstrtr : romit : rssfJir : ? : buU' :
•If : ronfttalmlarit ; nugltf .
Beaded borders.
Cf. Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 229.
Alanus de Plukenet, \of co. Herefi\
6335. [i2thcent.] Plaster cast from fine but now indistinct
impression. 2 in. [Ixxx. 75.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing only the interior side.
Horse with double breast-band.
* SIGILLVM ALANI DE € . . .
See luq.p. mart., vol. I, p. 326, ig Edw. H.
Laurentius de Plumberga, \of Pndsey, co. Essex?\
6336. {Temp. Hen. III., ante A.D. 1253.] Greenish-brown :
fine. If in. [Harl. ch. 54 H. 54.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet and nasal, spear, shield. Horse galloping.
e^SIGILL' LAVR6NTII D€ PLVMBGRGA.
Cf. Dom. Laurentius de Plumbcrgc, miles, temp. Hen. III., Harl. ch.
48 G. 25 ; A.I). 1269, Harl. ch. 55 B. 15 ; and 55 C. 3.
6337. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 239.]
Wilam de Pun[t]fol \or Pontfol, of Ingham, co. Line.']
6338. [Late I2th cent.] Brown, mottled: good, chipped
on the 1. h. side. 1} in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 39.]
EQUESTRIAN. 341
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike.
S= SIGILLVM • WILAM DE PVN . FOL.
6339. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 84.]
Adam de Port, [I., of Hatley, co. Bedf.]
6340. \circ. K.V). 1140.] Discoloured white : imperfect and
indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword.
Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Adam de Port, [II., of Hatley, co. Bedf^
6341. \Teiiip. Rich. I.] Discoloured white : imperfect and
indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 45.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
ORT.
Ernaldus de Powis, \of La Hida, co. Heref. f\
6342. [a.D. 1140-1150.] Green: indistinct and wormed ;
app. by a knotted strand of green twilled bobbin. 2| in.
[Add. ch. 20,454.]
To the r. In armour: sword, kite-shaped shield showing
only interior side. Horse galloping.
«! SI eRNA De I
Gillebertus Prudume, \of Ocks/iot, co. Siin:]
6343. \_Tciiip. Juh.] Dark -green, mottled: fine, edge
slightly chipped. 2^ in. [Add. ch. 5528.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
and nasal, sword, shield ornamented with bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping, with breast-band and bordered
saddle.
^ SIGILLVM : GILLEBERTI : PRVDVME.
Cf. Add. chs. 5529, 5537, 5562.
Henricus de Pusiaco, [of co. York {?).]
6344. [Late 12th and early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from
fine impression, chipped. li in. [Ixxx. 76.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
cap-like helmet with tufted top, sword, convex shield slung
round the neck by a strap and ornamented with an escar-
buncle and bordure. Horse galloping. In the foreground,
in base, a small lion or leopard passant contournc.
SIGILLVM H6NRIGI [DGJ PVSIAGO.
Cf. Rotiili dc Obtatis temp. Joli., pp. 5, 24, A.D. 1 199.
342 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robertus Putrel, of Cotes, \co. Leic. f]
6345. [Teiiip. J oh.] Dark-red: edge chipped and im-
perfect. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 55 A. 35.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
and nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
* 3IGILL . . . 9RT R3L.
The letters s and 6 reversed.
Cf. Harl. ch. +4. A. 31.
Rogerus de Quincy \oy Quency], Earl of Winchester,
and Constable of Scotland [a.D. 12 19-1264.]
6346. \ci}-c. A.D. 1250.] Green, mottled: ver>' fine, but
cracked and imperfect in several places. 3^ in. [Harl.
ch. 83 B. 42.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned. Arms : seven mascles, three, three,
and one, De Quincy. Below the horse a wj'vern. (See
description of rev)
LL' ROGeRl CM . . . . S : W :
B. The Earl in armour, as in the obv., with the wyvern on
the helmet for a crest, standing, turned to the 1., in combat
with a lion springing upon his shield. In base, a six-foiled rose.
SI OGeRI De QVING ARII : SCO
Beaded borders.
6347. Sulph. casts oi obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 258, 259.]
6348. Sulph. casts, tinted red, of obv. and rev., from fine
impression ; the r. h. side lower part wanting, [xlvii. 1053,
1054.]
Laing's Catalogue of Scottish Seals, Nos. 681, 682 ; pi. xi., f. 2.
6349. [A.D. 1232-1243.] Dark-green: fragments. [Harl.
ch. 55 B. 6.]
P COM
H : QVINC
6350. [a.D. 1241.] Pale-green, mottled : very imperfect.
[Cott. ch. viii. 7.]
CI : COMITIS
B NO
6351. [a.D. 1259.] Brownish - green : fine, but very im-
perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 B. 7.]
0. . . SIG O
li O €.
6352. [a.D. 1 2 19-1264.] Creamy-white: fine, but imperfect.
[L. F. C. iv. 10.]
Lf ROG QVINC! : CO
B €T : CONST Rll : SCOC ....
Spelman's Aspilogiaj notes, p. 105.
EQUESTRIAN. 343
Saerus de Quinci II., afterwards Earl of Winchester.
6353. [Late 12th cent.] Green, discoloured : indistinct,
edj^e chipped ; app. by a closely woven bobbin of red thread,
faded. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 556. 4.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
long convex shield with ornamentation and central spike.
Horse galloping.
GILL SA6RI
6354. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 39.]
Seiherus de Quincy, afterwards Earl of Winchester,
A.D. 1210-1219.
(.? Same as the previous person.)
6355. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy - white, discoloured:
originally fine, only centre remaining. About 2^ in. when
perfect. [L. F. C, xxii. 9.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, banner-
flag, convex shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned.
Arms : a fesse in chief a label of eight points, QuiNCI.
Legend wanting.
R. Small counterseal. i in. A kite-shaped shield of arms,
as in the obv., betw. two wavy branches of foliage. (The label
of seven points only.)
Spelman, Aspilogia, p. 67.
6356. \circ. A.D. 1 170.] Sulph. casts, from obv. and rev.,
of imperfect impression, showing further details, [xlvii. 952,
953]
0. In field above the horse on r. h. side, a small kite-shaped
shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, perhaps for his
wife, Fitz-Parnell. The end of the long banner also shown.
GILL NC
R. A small counterseal. i-;^ in. A shield of arms, De
Quincy, as before. (Seven points.)
.... CReTVM COMITIS WINTGN . . .
This is a variant counterseal.
Beaded borders.
Laing's Catal. of Scottish Seals, No. 679, 680.
Hugo de Rampan, [or Rampen, of Kirby-Bcllars, co. Lcic]
6357. [a.D. 1155-1167.] Green: fine, slightly chipped.
ij in. [Add. ch. 20,567.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
C= SIGILVM HVGONIS DE RAMPAN.
The .S's reversed.
6358. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 32.]
344 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Adam \fil. ThoM/E] de Rainvile.
6359. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from
chipped and indistinct impression. 14 in. [Ixxxi. 33.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, convex shield with indistinct ornaments or
charges.
© SIGILL' A RAINVII
Willelmus de Reines, \or Rednes, of Kirby-Undcrivood,
CO. Li)icP\
6360. [a;r. A.D. 1150-1160.] Brown: fine, with mark of
the handle. i| in. [Add. ch. 20,865.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail with back
ties, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
star-like ornament and central spike. Horse with ornamented
saddle.
SIGILLVM WILLELMI DE REIN6S.
Radulfus de Reene..s, [or de Raines, of Stathern, co. Lezc]
6361. [i-irc. A.D. 1150-1160.] Green: fine, edge chipped,
â– with mark of handle. 2 in. [Add. ch. 21,148.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, long
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, long convex shield with
vertical rib.
SIGILLVM RADVLFI DE REENE..S
The letters S and N reversed.
6362. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 3 l]
Willelmus [f/. RoBERTi] de Reydune, \of Raydon, co. Siiff.]
6363. [Temp. Hen. III.] Discoloured - white : 1. h. side
wanting. About i|- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 C. 15.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, convex shield with
central spike. Horse galloping.
GILL' WILL6
Ricardus
6364. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
2i in. [Ixxx. 55.]
To the r. In armour: conical helmet, convex shield, lance
flag and streamers.
Si SIGILLVM RICAR[Dn
Ricardus de
6365. [i2lh or 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect
impression. li in. [D.C., D. 72.]
To the 1. In armour : a tunic or surcoat of striped pattern,
with hawk on tlic 1. h.uid. Horse sjiringing.
SIGILLVM • RIGARDI ■DG ■.". I.
EQUESTRIAN. 345
Galfridus Ridel, [so;i and Jieir of RICHARD,
son of Ralph Basset and Matildis Ridel,
dan. of Geoffrey Ridel, of co. Nortkt.]
6366. {circ. A.D. 1168.] Light-brown: imperfect and in-
distinct. About 2{ in. when perfect. [Had. ch. 55 D. 8.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, [shield .-']. Horse
galloping.
. . . Gl LFRIDI
Gillebertus, //. Herbert! [de RiGGESBl, of Rigsby,
CO. Linc.'l
6367. \Teinp. Steph. or Hen. II.] Dark-green : fine, im-
perfect at lower edge. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 55 D. 11.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with back-
ties and nasal, sword, long convex shield with star-like orna-
ment and central spike. Horse with ornamented breast-band.
^ SIGILLVM FILII HERBERTl.
6368. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 138.]
Herbertus, fil. Gilleberti [_/?/. Herberti de Rigghesbia,
of Rigsby, co. Lt/tc]
6369. \Temp. Hen. II.] Light-brown, encrusted with a
kind of efflorescence : indistinct, with mark of handle. \\ in.
[Harl. ch. 55 D. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
shield, sword.
© SIGILLVM HERBERTI FIL[II . . .] G.... BERT.
Walterus de la Riuere, \or de Riparia.]
6370. [ J'^w/'. Rich. I.] Green : edge chipped and indistinct,
with mark of handle : app. by a hollow twilled bobbin of
bright green silk. I| in. [Add. ch. 20,236.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
5= SIGILL LT6RI D6 LA RIVeRG.
Michael, or Milo de Riveshal.
6371. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped and imperfect
impression. 2\ in. [D.C., D. 200.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
.... ILLVM MIL DE RIVESAL.
6372. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 34.]
Willelmus de 'RoTaz.xa,, [Lord of Bolt ngbroke, afterwards
Earl of Lincoln, A.D. 1 142.]
6373. [Early 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxxi. 37.]
346 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, represented
by small annulets or cup-like depressions, conical helmet with
nasal and back-ties, convex helmet with central boss and
vertical rib.
e: SI . . . . LVM . . IL . . . Ml D . . . ROMARA.
Beaded borders.
The same, as Earl of Lincoln.
6374. 'ipost A.U. 1 142.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at edge. 3 in. [Ixxxi. 35.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail represented
by small annulets or cup-like depressions, long surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal and back-ties, sword, kite-shaped shield
held by the strap and showing only the interior side. Horse
galloping, with breast-band adorned with pendent ornaments.
©SIGILLVM WILLELMI DE RO . . MARA COMITIS LINCOL.
The s's reversed.
Willelmus de Roumare, \of co. Lincoln.']
? Grandson of IV m. de Romare, ist Earl of Lincoln.
6375. [Late I2th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted red, from fine
but imperfect impression. 2^ in. [lii. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, long surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with star-like
ornament and bordure. Horse with breast-band and saddle.
^ SIGILL LMI DE [RJOVMARe :
6376. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxi. 36.]
S?SIGILLVM WILLELMI DE ROVMARe :
Mattheus, fil. Alani [de Rom EL, of Helmedon, etc.,
CO. Nort/it.]
6317. [circ. A.D. 1 220-1230.] Light brownish-yellow, semi-
transparent : fine. I-^^ in. [Harl. ch. 84 D. 30.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
S: SIGILLVM : MATpGI : FILI[|] ALANI.
6378. Dark-green, speckled : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl.
ch. 86 D. 15.]
6379. Dark-green, speckled : somewhat indistinct, edge
chipped. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 16.]
6380. Dark-green, mottled and spcckleil : edge slightly
chippetl. [Harl ch. 86 D. 17.]
6381. Dark-green : fine, chipped at top. [Harl. ch. 86
D. 18.]
6382. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 190.]
6383. Green, mottled : chipped and indistinct in places.
[Harl. ch. 86 D. ly.]
EQUESTRIAN. 347
6384. Green, encrusted : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 20.]
6385. Green, discoloured : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 22.]
6386. Green, encrusted : imperfect and indistinct. [Harl.
ch. S6 D. 23.]
6387. Reddish-brown : i^ne. [Harl. ch. 86 C. 23.]
6388. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 189.]
Johannes de Ros, Mi/es, [soft of Sir WlLLl.^sl DE Ros, Xfit.,
of Hauielake, co. Fc;-/'.]
6389. [A.D. 1332.] Red, embedded in a mass of mottled
green, i in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 21.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, crested helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and
plumed. Arms : chequy, Ros. Crest, a wyvern. In the
field, two slipped trefoils. Within a carved and pointed
quatrefoil.
SS : SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : DG : ROS :
Beaded borders.
H. A small counterseal. -| in. Impression of an antique
oval intaglio gem. A bust, in profile, to the right.
» le : SV : LV : NeS : SIGIL : SeCRSZ :
Beaded borders.
6390. [a.d. 1335.] Red, embedded in a mass of mottled
green. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 22.]
6391. Sulph. cast oi obv. only. [D.C., F. 160.]
Willelmus [//.Willelmi] de Ros, [ofPhimstead, etc., co.Kent.']
6392. [Early Hen. HI.] Green, mottled : fine, very im-
perfect, only centre remaining. About i^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 55 E. iS.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield with ornamental bordure. Horse galloping.
L6L
6393. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 172.]
6394. [Temp. Joh.] Dark-green : only centre remaining.
[Harl. ch. 112 C. 41.]
Legend wanting.
6395. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 171.]
Roggerius de Rosellis, \of Easington, co. YorkI]
6396. [A.D. 1154-1181.] Uncoloured, varnished a dark-
brown : originally fine, edge chipped, with raised rim and
mark of handle. 2;- in. [Add. ch. 20,534.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central bars. Horse
with ornamental breast-band and saddle.
SIGILLVM ROGGGRII D€ ROSGLLIS.
348 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alanus \fil. WiLLELMi] de Rowelle, [of Rothwell,
CO. Liiu\\
6397. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, with mark of
handle. i| in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat cap witli knob
on top, scabbard of sword, shield with central spike, a hawk
on the r. hand.
^ SIGILLVM • ALANI • DG • ROWeLLG.
The N reversed.
6398. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 226.]
Rogerius de Ru[ha]le P
6399. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 14 in. [Ixxxi. 4L]
To the 1. In long surcoat, girded at the waist, a falcon on
the r. wrist. Horse with embroidered saddle.
®i SIGILL . . . . OG6RII DC RV . . . . LG.
Salivator.
6400. [13th cent] Light-brown, mottled: indistinct in
parts, edge chipped. 2\ in. [xxxix. 60.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword,
shield with star-like ornament.
•& MW SALIVATOR ....(?)
Johannes de Sancto Johanne, Doni. de Hannak,
[i St Baron St. John, of Lageham, A.D. 1299-1316.]
6401. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression, edge
chipped. 3 in. [Ixxxi. 43, 44.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed, lambrequin, and crest — a lion passant
guardant betw. two palm branches — sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and crested. Arms : on a chief
two pierced mullets.
© S' lOHANNIS • D6 • SCO • I0HANN6 ■DNI [• De ■HANJNAK.
B. A small round counterseal. f in. A shield of arms
as in obv., suspended by the strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wyverns.
®i S' lOH'IS • De • SCO • lOHANNe.
Beaded borders.
Veiusta Moniimeiita, vol. i., pi. B.
Galfridus, fil. Galfridi de Saintligier.
6402. [Early I3lh cent] Piaster cast from good im-
pression. \^ in. [Ixxxi. 45.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
* SIGILL" GALFRIDI FIL' GALF' D' SAINTLIGIGR.
The letters .\L in Galf conjoined.
EQUESTRIAN. 349
Symon [de St. Liz, 211 tl] Earl of Northampton.
6403. \circ. A.D. 1147.] Discoloured, the face flaked ofif,
varnished : very imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Cott.
ch. X. 14.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, long maunch
attached to the r. wrist, and flowing to the I., conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with a lozengy ornament.
Horse with heavy caparisons reaching to the ground and
diapered saddle.
Legend broken away.
R. A small oval counterseal. i| x i in. A lion passant
contourne, the tail passing betw. the hind legs and refle.xed
over the back.
* SIGILL' : COMITIS : SIMONIS.
6404. \circ. A.D. 1 147.] Dark-brown : edge wanting, but
originally fine ; app. by a damasked bobbin of faded colours.
[Cott. ch. vii. 3.]
0. SIGILLVM S HA . . T
R, S: SIGILL' : COMITIS : SIMONIS.
6405. Sulph. cast oi obv. only. [D.C., D. 61.]
Symon [de St. Liz, 3;-^] Earl of Northampton.
6406. \circ. A.D. 1 160.] Dark, uncoloured, varnished with
a rich brown colour : edge chipped, imperfect on the r. side.
3J- in. [Egert. ch. 430.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, long maunch
attached to the r. wrist and fully to the ground, conical
helmet, sword, long convex shield.
© SIGIL COMITIS NORHAMTVNie.
Alwredus de Sancto Martino, \of Canterbury, co. Kent.']
6407. [circ. A.D. 1154.] Light - brown or uncoloured:
chipped and indistinct in places. 2-i- in. [L. F. C, x.xii. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield.
fi: SIGILLVM â– ALW SCO -MA O.
Cf. Alurcd dc S. Martino, ante .4.D. 1171, Harl. ch. 86 G. 42 ; and
late 12 cent., L. F. C, x.\v. 20 ; Alured de S. Martino, Dapifer [Kegis],
Cott. ch. vii. 12.
Tomas de Sancto Walerico, [son of Bernard and
Aanor.\, of Astltallay, co. Oxon., ^rd Baron,
ob. A.D. 1219.]
6408. \Temp. Joh.] Dark mottled -green : fine, edge
slightly chipped ; app. by flat bobbins of woven thread of
various colours. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 48.]
350 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with ornamental
breast-band. Arms : two lions passant in pale, St. Walery.
* SIGILLVM : TOME DE SCO WALERICO.
R. A shield of arms as in obv.
For legend, see counterseal of next seal.
Cf. Harl. ch. 86 D. 49. 5 1 ; Add. ch. 2.
Another Seal.
6409. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-brown, semi-transparent :
fine, edge chipped. 2f in. [xxxiv. 30.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band. Arms: two lions
passant in pale, St. Walery.
fi! SIGILLVM : TH0M6 DG SCO WALGRICO.
The letters ER in Walerico conjoined.
R. A smaller counterseal. Ji in. A heart-shaped shield
of arms, as in obv.
^ 8' • TH' • De • S' • WAL' :
6410. Sulph. casts oi obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 202, 203.]
6411. [Temp. Joh.] Dark - green : fine, edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 86 D. 50.]
6412. [a.d. 1 204-1 2 19.] Mottled-green : fine, edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 86 D. 51.]
Petrus de Sandiacre, [0/ Sandiacre, co. Derb.^
6413. [lire. A.D. 1200-1249.J Dark -green : fine, but im-
perfect, the r. side broken away. About i^ in. when perfect.
[WoUey ch. vi. i.]
To the 1. In long surcoat and flowing robe, [a hawk] in
the 1. hand. Horse, with ornamental breast-plate. In base,
an elegantly designed wavy scroll or branch of foliage.
PGTRI • DG ■SANDI
6414. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 184.]
Alexander de Santona, [of Sancton, E. R., co. York.]
6415. [Temp. Stcph.-Hen. II.] Faded red : imperfect, with
mark of handle. Lf in. [Add. ch. 20,507.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, lance-flag
with three long wavy streamers, long convex shield wiih
central spike.
* SIGILLVM A ONA.
EQUESTRIAN. 35 1
Johannes de Sauferd (?)
6416. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
i^ in. [l.x.xxi. 48.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, cap-like helmet, sword,
convex shield. Horse galloping.
S= SIG De SAVF6RD (?)
Jordan de Saungville, [0/ Helmingliaiu, co. Suff.'\
6417. [<7;r. A.D. 1 300.] Pale green, faded : edge chipped
awaj' ; app. by a hollow woven bobbin of faded colours.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9810.]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, convex shield
with barry ornamentation. Horse galloping, with fringed
saddle.
Legend wanting.
H. An oval counterseal. -^ X ^'m. Indistinct impression
of an antique oval intaglio gem.
© SeCR6T' SAVNGVILL'.
The letter N reversed.
Willemmus de Sceldesle.
6418. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. 2J- in. [Ixxx. 79.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, large convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping, with fringed saddle and ornamental breast-band.
C= SIGILLVM WILLEMMI (sfc) 06 SCELDeSL6.
Willelmus Scolant(P)
6419. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, i^ in. [Ixxviii. 72.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
kite-shaped shield bordered and spiked.
£: SIGILLVM WLM - I SCOLANT (?)
Johannes Le Scot, [6th Earl of Huntingdon.']
6420. [A.D. 1224.] Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. of an
imperfect impression. About 2\ in. when perfect, [xlvii.
1020, 102 1.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : three piles in point,
Le Scot.
Legend wanting.
B. A small counterseal. i| in. A shield of arms, as in
obv.
* SIGILLVM I /wi**i ; seCRGTI *<
Laing's Catal. of Scottish Seats, Nos. 1233, 1234.
352 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Rogerus Scot, Miles, de Kalverleia, [Calverley, co. YorkP^
6421. \circ. A.D. I200.] Creamy-white; imperfect and
indistinct. [Add. ch. 16,580.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
G€R
Hugo [//. HUGONis] de Scotegni, or Scotigni,
\of Great Limber, co. Linc?[
6422. [a.D. 1 140.] Brown : fine, with mark of the handle ;
app. by a bobbin of closely woven green stuff. 2\ in. [Harl.
ch. 56 A. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse with ornamental
breast-band.
S' SIGILLVM HVGONIS DE SCOTEGNI.
6423. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 69.]
Radulfus, //. Rad. de Seile (?)
6424. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Discoloured
white : indistinct in places, with mark of the handle. 2~ in.
[xxxvi. 56.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, convex shield with ornamental bordure. Horse
galloping, with frinp;ed saddle.
esSiGILLV RADVLFI FILII RADVLFI DG SeiLGC)
The last four letters in the field.
Robertus de Shirley, Bart.
6425. [a.D. 1651.] Plaster casts from the matrices. l-i- in.
[Ixxx. 89, 90.]
0. To the r. In plate-armour : cap-a-pie, with plume of
three ostrich feathers, scimetar, shield of arms. Horse
harnessed, springing on a hilly mount. Arms : SHIRLEY.
Legend on a raised rim.
* SIGILLVM • ROBERTI ■DE • SHIRLEY ■BARONETTI •
R. A shield of arms (with the date 1651 over it) of nine
quarterings : — i. Paly of six, a canton ermine, SHIRLEY, etc.
Legend on a raised rim : —
© SIGILLVM • ROBERTI • DE • SHIRLEY • BARONETTI.
Beaded borders.
Gwillelmus de Simili, \or William de Semitl-, of co. Leic.?\
6426. [a.D. 1 199.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped. About
2i in. when perfect, [x.xxix. 62.]
EQUESTRIAN. 353
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical hehnct
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike and
star-like ornament.
SIGILL GWILLGLMI DG SIMILI.
6427. [.\.D. 1331.] Dark -green: fine, edge chipped.
[.xxxi.x. 63.]
Elgenardus de Seningveam.
6428. [Early 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
21 in. [D.C., E. 207.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat -topped
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : a
lion rampant.
'^ SIGILLVM €L. GNARDI De SGNINGVeAM.
Simon
6429. [a.d. 1 1 83.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2J- in. [Ixxviii. 90.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
shield with double border and central spike. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILLVM : SIMON 6L (?)
Wilelmus de Sviartbi, [Siwardebi, or Sewerby, o/co. York?\
6430. [Temp. Hen. II.] Green : the face rubbed in places,
with mark of handle, i^ in. [Add. ch. 20,551.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
shield with central spike.
^ SIGILLVM ■WILGLMI • D€ ■SVIARTBI.
Symon Sorel, [of Lapiuorth, co. IVarzv.]
6431. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Light-brown, semi-
opaque : the lower part broken off. About 2 J in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 86 E. 27.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, shield showing the interior side.
e= SIGILLV SOReL . .
6432. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 127.]
Willelmus de Sparham, [of Spar/iain, co. JVorf]
6433. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green: fine, edge slightly
imperfect, i^ in. [L. F. C. i. 3.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike.
fi: SIGILLVM WILLELMI DE SPARHAM.
Robert de Stafford, [of OxItilL, co. Waru:]
6434. [Tc'Mp. lien. 11., posi 11S3.] Dark brownish-red:
VOL. II. 2 A
354 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
originally fine, the 1. h. side wanting. About 3 in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 D. 50.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
with ornamental breast-band.
^ SIGILLVM ROBERTI DE
6435. Red : cracked and imperfect. [Harl. ch. 56 E. I.]
* SIGILL A.
6436. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 203.]
Henricus [y?/. Willelmi] de Stiengrave, [cv Stanegrave,
0/ Biilby, CO. Liih\\
6437. \circ. A.D. 11 80-1 190.] Brown: with mark of the
handle. If in. [Add. ch. 20,627.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, and long convex shield.
â– & SIGILLVM HGNRICI De STIGNGRAVe.
Walterus de Stanes.
6438. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
injured by pressure in places. 2 in. [Ixxx. 82.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central boss
and faint indications of armorial bearings, not sufficiently
distinct to be identified. Horse galloping.
* SIGILLVM : VVALXeRI : De : STANCS.
Radulfus de Stantune, {or Stantona, of WJiitfield,
CO. Northt.]
6439. [«;t A.D. I168-1170.] Reddish-brown : fine, injured
in places, with mark of the carved handle. About 2\ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 86 E. 33.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, shield with central spike and star-
like ornament. Horse prancing.
% SIGILLVM R . . . LFI • DE • STANTVNE.
6440. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 123.]
Hugo de Steintun.
6441. [i2th-i3th cent.] Cast in cream-coloured composi-
tion, i-i in. [Ixxv. 73.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
^s SIGILLVM HVGONIS DE STeiNTVN.
Petrus de StoUega, or Stodlega.
6442. [a.D. 1179.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Ixxx. 85.]
EQUESTRIAN. 355
To the r. In armour : hauberk, lance, kite-shaped shield
showing only the interior side. Horse galloping.
Legend, on a raised annulus : —
M : P6TRI • DE • S
Rodbertus de Straford.
6443. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from impression some-
what indistinct in places. I-^ in. [Ixxx. 81.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, convex shield ornamented with a central spike
and radiating lines.
S= SIGILV RODBERTI DE STRAFORD :
Johannes Le Straungge, [Lord of Knokyn, ist Baron
Strange, A.D. 1 299-1 309.]
6444. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i-rV in- [Ixxix. 88.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
baldrick, helmet with fan plume and vizor down, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed.
Arms : two lions passant, Straxge.
S' : lOHANNIS L6 STRAVNGG6.
Beaded borders.
Herveus de Strettona.
6445. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped. l-J-i in. [Ixxx. Sijl]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, long lance-flag with three streamers, kite-
shaped shield hanging on the arm and showing the interior
side. Horse with ornamental saddle.
* SIGILLV HERVGI DE STReTTONA.
Henricus hiue, [or Henry de Strubi, of Saleby,
CO. Linc.'l
6446. [Early 13th cent.] Yellowish-brown : fine, injured
in places. 2f in. [Harl. ch. 56 F. 32.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield.
«! SIGILLVM HENRI HIVE ^
C(. Cott. ch. .\xi.\. 72, Ic-mp. Hen. III.
6447. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 136.]
Otuel de Sudleia, [son of Ralph de Sudle, of Greet,
CO. G/onc.l
6448. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green, mottled: chipped.
About 2^ in. when perfect. [Sloan, ch. xxxiii. 3.]
2 A 2
356 CATALOGUE 0Â¥ SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
ILLVM OTV6LIS VDL6IA.
Radulfus de Sudleie, [of Dumdieto/i, co. G/oi/c]
6449. [Marly 13th cent.] Dark-green : imperfect on the
r. h. side, with mark of the handle. About 2 in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 20,395.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, shield with ornamental bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping, with fringed saddle.
SIGILL' I DE SVDLEIE.
Adam de Summeri, [0/ Mora, co. Glam.'\
6450. [i2th cent.] Brown, mottled : edge chipped. 2L in.
[Harl. ch. 75 D. 7.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, helmet, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing the interior side. Horse with ornamental
breast-band.
eiSlGILLVM ADAM DE SVMMERI.
6451. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 137.]
6452. Brown, mottled : fine, indistinct in places. [Harl.
ch. 75 D. 8.]
Adam {fil. ROGERi] de Sumeri, [of St. Nicholas, co. G/am.]
6453. [a.D. 1186-1191.] Bright-red: fine, cracked, and
edge imperfect ; app. by a woven bobbin. 2 in. [Harl.
ch. 75 D. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, conical helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield with
bordure, star-like ornament, and central boss. Horse
galloping. The details of the various portions of armour,
the stirrup, etc., are well shown.
SIGILL' AD[e DJ6 eVMGR
6454. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 152.]
Radulfus de Sumeri, [of Merlege, co. Berks. .?]
6455. [Temp. ]o\\., ante 121 1, or early 13th cent.] Green,
mottled : fine originally, now very imperfect. About 2 in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 7205.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet and large nasal, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band and saddle. Arms :
a lion rampant.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Harl. ch. 75 D. 9.
EQUESTRIAN. 357
Willelmus de Sumery, \of Gornall, co. Staff.]
6456. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark-green: originally fine, now-
very imperfect. About i:|- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 6142.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, [sword],
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : .' three roses,
e SIGILLVM • W
Wilelmis de Sumervil.
6457. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. I A in. [Ixxx. 80,]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
convex shield and central spike. Horse galloping. -
Si SIGILLVM WILGLMIS D' SVM6RVIL'.
Samsum Tacel, [Sanson Takel, of Brunham, co. Lhic]
6458. [Early Hen. III.] Creamy-white: indistinct, edge
chipped. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,687.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
^ S:iGI]LLVM [SA]MSVM TACEL.
6459. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: indistinct, edge
chipped. [Add. ch. 20,681.]
Si SI ... . LLVM SAMSVM TACEL.
6460. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy-white: imperfect and
indistinct. [Add. ch. 20,684.]
MSVM TACEL.
6461. Creamy-white : originally fine, but chipped and
injured, with mark of the handle. [Add. ch. 22,567.]
©SIGILLVM SAMSVM TA
Hugo Talebot, [0/ Feltwell, co. Norf.]
6462. [a.D. 1 162.] Dark-green : injured, i^ in. [Harl.
ch. 112 D. 57-]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILLW* HVGONI TALGBOT.
6463. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 97.]
Willelmus Taleboth, [of Wingham, co. Keiit.l
6464. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Mottled-green:
fine, imperfect at top. i| in. [Harl. ch. 112 D. 59.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield with
indistinct ornamentation. Horse galloping.
S= S . . . LLVM WlLLeLMI TALCB
6465. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 187.]
3S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hugo Talemasche, [of Holegate in Acton, co. Suff^
6466. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green: fragment; app. by
a woven bobbin of green thread. About 2 in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 56 H. i.]
To the r. In armour.
. . IG
Tatersale (Walterus, Ji/. Walter! de). v. Walterusy?/.
Walteri.
Rogerus de Tilliol.
6467. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. 1 1 in. [Ixxx. 98.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
Si SIGILL' ROG6RI DE . . . LE . . . .
Another Seal.
Doubtful.
6468. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. i| X 2 in. [Ixxx. 99]
Oval. To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing the interior side.
SIGILLVM RO . . 6 . . . . D6
Radulfus de Toinio, [of co. Hereff]
6469. [A.D. 1140-1 150.] Red: fine; app. by a woven
braid of faded thread. 2| in. [Add. ch. 20,454.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing interior side.
S= SIGILLVM : RADVLFI : DC TOINIO.
Cf. Radulfus de Tooncy, of co. Norf. in Rotiili dc Oblatis, A.D. 1214.
Galfridus [fil. Radulfi] de Torp, \of Tivyford, co. Zr/r.]
6470. [Temp. Hen. II.] Light-brown, varnished and dis-
coloured : very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 1048.]
To the r. In surcoat, a hawk on the r. h. Horse galloping.
In the field on the 1. a tree.
Legend wanting.
Willelmus de Turp (1), [of Castle-Edefi, co. Dur/i.]
6471. [Tctiip. Hen. II., circ. 1180.] Brown, varnished:
indistinct and imperfect. About 2^ x 1! in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 20,516.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical
EQUESTRIAN. 359
helmet and nasal, lance flag with streamers, long convex
shield with vertical rib. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
. . . GILLVM WIL
6472. [circ. h.D. 1 180.] Brown, varnished : very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 20,570.]
LV D6 T . . .
6473. [ciir. A.D. 1180.] Brown, varnished: edge very-
much chipped. [Add. ch. 20,571.]
& SIGILLVJM ■WriLUeUMI • De • TV]RP.
6474. Plaster cast from indistinct impression. [Ixxx. 96.]
^ SIGILL D . . TVRP . . .
V/illelmus de Turp (II.)
6475. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
injured by pressure in places. 2 in. [Ixxx. 97.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing only the interior side.
© SIGILLVM : WILLELMI : DE : . . . VRP.
Willelmus, fil. Robert! de Toteham.
6476. [13th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
li in. [Ixxx. 100.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central boss and radiating
lines. Horse galloping.
«! SIG WILL' FIL' R0B6RTI DG T0T6HAM.
Davit de Totigtun.
6477. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. 2 in. [Ixxxi. 28.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword, long
convex shield. Horse galloping.
Si SIGILLVM QAVIT QG TOTIGTVN . .
Radulfus [//. Dom. Rogeri de] Trehampton,
\of Ley marsh, co. Linc.'\
6478. [i2th cent.] Uark-green : imperfect and indistinct
About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 42.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned and plumed,
galloping. Arms : a bend, perhaps for : on a bend three
cinquefoils, Trehampton.
S . . . ADVL TO . .
R. Small round counterseal. V.r '"• -^ shield of arms, as
in obv. ? supported by two lions rampant, and with a helmet
or lion's face above and below.
6479. Sulph. cast of c^^z'. only. [D.C., G. 81.]
36o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robertus Trenc [Trenchard P, of Carisbrooke, I. of Wight.']
6480. [Early 13th cent.] White, discoloured and var-
nished : very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 112 E. 15.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal
and back-ties, sword, long lozenge-shaped shield with central
spike. Horse galloping, with fringed saddle.
^ SIGILL
6481. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 177.]
Willelmus Trussel de Flore, [(/ Fhnver, co. Northt.']
6482. [a.D. 1327.] Dark-green : injured by pressure, edge
chipped. li in. [Add. ch. 22,395.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet, sword chained to neck, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : a cross formed
flory, Trussell.
SIGILLVM : WILL'I : TRVSSEL.
Jaspar [Tudor], Earl of Pembroke, Duke of Bedford, etc.
\ob. A.D. 1495.]
6483. [a.D. 1459.] Yellowish - brown, discoloured: fine,
chipped at top, cracked. 3I in. [Sloan, ch. xxxii. 20.]
p. To the r. In plate armour : surcoat, helmet, vizor
closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned, galloping
on a mount. Arms: quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN),
2, 3, England within a bordure charged with fourteen
martlets of EDWARD THE CoNFEs.soR, for Jasper Tudor.
Crest broken away. Background replenished with elegantly
designed wa\y branches of foliage and flowers.
))m : tfomtnt : fasparts : romitts :
B;. On a mount, an angel with wings expanded, and
draped, holding in front a shield of arms as in cbv.,
supported by two wolves sejant ducally gorged, chained
and tethered by a staple to the mount.
tt s* *ig[tnum :] Bommt : jaBjjariB : comittB : pmbrodjtr.
Beaded borders : betw. the words of the legends are sprigs
of oak leaves on the obv. and roses on the rev.
6484. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. [D.C., G. 83, 84.]
Seal as Duke of Bedford and Lord of Bergevenny.
6485. Plaster casts from fine impression. 3^ in. [Ixxx.
0. A shield of arms as in the preceding seal, but with the
fleurs-de-lis one and tzoo instead of tz^v and one, surmounted
by a cap of estate turned up bezante, and coronet. Sup-
EQUESTRIAN. 36 1
porters, dex. a dragon, langued with two tongues, sin. a wolf.
The field replenished with bunches of peas-cods, in threes,
tied together.
« !* isigtllbm «< firfllrntiBsimt ^ pnttriyts *< taspcrts *<
patnti *< rrgttin *<
R. To the r. In armour : coat of arms, helmet with vizor
open, crest a dragon or wyvern volant, sword, shield of arms
as before. Horse springing, plumed wn'th an ostrich feather,
and caparisoned ermine, on a mount of herbage and flowers.
Background as in obv.
» 0[urts] «< brUforDtf -« ro nnlis *•.... o
*< Bom *< Dr *< brrgfufnni? *<
For arms see Boutell, Heraldry, 2nd edit. 1863, p. 367.
Simon de La Tur, \of Bourn, co. Cambrl\
6486. [Temp. Hen. H.] Dark-green : fine, with mark of
the handle, and raised rim. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. S3 B. 49.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, cap-like
helmet, sword, convex shield with star-like ornament. Horse
galloping.
SiSIGILLVM SIMONIS DG LA TVR.
6487. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 106.]
Stephanus de Turnaham, Miles, {Baron Turnham,
of COS. Kent ami Sussex; Seneschal of Anjou, A.D. 11 86,
ob. ante A.D. 1 2 14.]
6488. \Temp. Joh.] Dark-red : fine, slightly chipped at
top. If in. [xxxvi. 216.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet with
back-ties, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with orna-
mental breast-band and diapered saddle. Arms : a bend.
Below the horse an ornamental flower.
S= SIGILLVM : ST6PHAN1 : D6 : TVRNAHAM.
The letters ah and AM, in Turnaliam, conjoined.
H. Small, slightly pointed oval counterseal. i x J in.
Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. Bust of an old
man to the r. In the field of the gem an inscription in
oriental characters, indistinct.
© DeVS : SALVer : CVI : T€ : MITTO.
Willelmus de Turvilla, \of Pailton, co. IVariv.]
6489. [Early Hen. III.] Dark - green, speckled: fair.
li in. [Add. ch. 21,495.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield of arms Arms : three chevroncls.
©SIGILL' WILL' DG TVRVILLA.
562 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
H. Small pip - shaped counterseal, with mark of handle,
l-i X I in. A shield of arms : three chevronels, TURVILE.
SCVTO : SeCReTA : T6GVTVR.
Cf. Wm. de Turvile, Dominus de Palintona, Cott. ch. iv. 21, temp.
Hen. IIL; and Wm. de Turvile, of Helendon, co. Northt., a.d. 1270-
1290, Harl. ch. 84 E. 7, 8 ; 86 C. 45 ; 86 D. 47, etc.
Adomarus de Valencia, [2)id] Earl of Pembroke,
Lord of Weysford and Montignac, h.V). 1308-1324.
6490. Plaster casts from fine impression. 2\ in. [Ixx.xi.
4,5.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed and with fan crest and lambrequins, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, crested as above, and
caparisoned. Arms : as in ;rj'.
ADOMARVS D€ VAL6NCIA • COMES • PEMBROCHI6 DNTS
W6YS €T De MONTINIACO.
B. A shield of arms : burele (here represented by seven
bars), an orle of nine martlets, Aymer de Valence. Another
seal, quoted and drawn by Doyle {Offic. Baron., vol. iii. p. 10),
gives six bars and thirteen martlets, but the Earl's signet
seal in Add. ch. 19,835, which will be described further on
in this catalogue, corresponds with this rev.
The shield is suspended by a strap to a tree, and betw.
two other trees of conventional form, within a finely carved
gothic rosace of eight semi - circular cusps, trefoiled, and
ornamented with counter-sunk trefoils betw. triplets of pellets
in the spandrils.
© S' ADOMARI D6 VALeNGIA GOMITIS P6IVIBROCHie . DNI
wevs' ex oe montiniago.
See Douet D'Arcq, Collection dc Sccaicx, No. 10,184, for an example
of this seal used in .a.d. 1308. Another seal of Adeniar de Valence in the
same work, No. 3810, a.d. 1298, gives bureld, an orle of seven martlets.
William Le Vavassour, \st Baron?
6491. [Late 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\ in. [Ixxxi. 30.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, plumed helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed.
Arms : a fess dancettee, VavassOUR.
In place of a legend a bordure dancettee, in allusion to the
armorial bearintrs of VavassouR.
Oliverus de Vaus.
6492. YFenip. Joh.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I J in. [Ixxxi. 7.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat - topped
EQUESTRIAN. 363
helmet, sword, shield of arms with central spike. Horse
galloping, with fringed caparisons. Arms appear to be :
chcquy, VaUX.
SIGIL OLIV6RI De VAVS.
Bertram de Verdum, [^rd Baron de Verdon, of Long
]\'/iatton, CO. Leic]
6493. [Early Hen. II.] Creamy-white : only fragment of
the centre. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,572.]
To the r. In armour : long convex shield.
Legend wanting.
Nicholas de Verdun, [5//; Baron de Verdon, ob. a.d. 1231.]
6494. [Early 13th cent] Cast in dark-green composition.
2 in. [Ixxv. 74.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat cap-shaped
helmet, sword, convex shield ornamented with a fretty device.
Horse galloping, caparisoned. The fretty device has in each
space a small pellet or spot, and is used on the surcoat,
shield, and horse's caparisons, probably to represent leather
strengthened with bands and studs of metal
«: SIGILLVm ■mCHOLAl • D6 • VGRDVN.
Theobaldus de Verdun, \yth Baron de Verdon,
A.D. 1 295- 1 309,] Constable of Ireland.
6495. [.\.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
1 1 in. [Ixxxi. 12, 13.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, helmet with
vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned.
Arms : fretty, Verdon.
^ SIGILLVM TH60BALDI DG V6RDVN.
B. A shield of arms, as in obv., suspended by the strap
from a trifurcated tree, with two smaller trees issuing at the
sides from behind the shield. In the field, on each side, a
lion passant, arranged pale-wise, forming a kind of early
supporter.
gi CONSTABVLARII : HYB6RNIG.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Vetiista Monuinenta, \ol. i., pi. xx.\., f. 21.
Theobaldus de Verdon, \%th Baron de Verdon,
A. D. 1 309- 1 3 1 4,] Constable of Ireland.
6496. [a.d. 1 3 13.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 25.]
0. Same as the obv. of the seal of his father, see No. 6495,
with addition to the field of a diaper lozengy, with a pellet in
each space.
SIG . . LVM THeOBALDI
364 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. Same as the rev. of the seal above-mentioned, with
addition of a small bird on each side at top of the shield ; that
on the r. h. side wanting : and below the shield, on each side,
a wavy sprig of foliage.
Si VLARII : HYBeRNie.
Engr. in Vetusta Monumenta, vol. i., pi. x.\.\., f. 21, for the father's seal,
but with the diaper on the rev.
Albericus [de Vere], \st Earl of Oxford.
6497. [a.D. 1 1 55-1 194.] Creamy-white: fine, very frag-
mentary. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,329.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse with
fringed saddle.
Legend wanting.
Another Seal.
6498. Creamy-white : fine, edge chipped away. 2|- in.
when perfect. [Cott. ch. x.xix. JJ.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, helmet, back-ties,
sword, long convex shield. Horse caparisoned, or with
fringed saddle.
LBERICI CO . .
6499. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 148.]
Albericus de Ver, {son of Alberic, Earl of Oxford,
afterwards 2tid Earl of Oxford.'\
6500. [a.D. 1191-1194.] Light - brown, or discoloured:
very imperfect. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 3.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield with central boss.
Legend wanting.
Albericus de Vere, [2nd Earl of Oxford? A.D. 1 194-12 14.]
6501. Plaster cast from indistinct impression, chipped at
the edges. 2^ in. [Ixxxi. 8.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet, sword, convex shield with central boss and
bordure. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band,
fis SIG CI ■De V €.
Called 1st Earl in Arck. "Journ., vol. ix., p. 27, where it is figured.
Hugo de Ver, [4//^] Earl of Oxford, [Lord Great Chamber laitt,
A.D. 1221-1263.]
6502. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2^ in. [l.xxxi. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
EQUESTRIAN. 365
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned.
Arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet, DE Vere.
* SIGILL' i HVGONIS : D6 i V6R i COMITIS i OXONI6 i sS
Arch. Jotirn., vol. ix., p. 27.
Robertus de Veer, [5//^] Earl of Oxford. [A.D. 1263-1296.]
6503. [a.D. 1284.] Creamy-white, the surface flaked :
very imperfect. About 2-3- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 8.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : quarterly, in the first
quarter a mullet, DE Vere.
Legend wanting.
B. A small counterseal. i in. A shield of arms as in ohv. betw.
two demi-lions sejant addorsed, issuing from behind the shield.
* siGiLLVM secReri.
Beaded borders.
Robertas de Veer, \6tli\ Earl of Oxford. [a.D. i 296-1 331.]
6504. Plaster casts from very fine impression. 2^ in.
[Ixxxi. 10, II.]
f). To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and fan crest, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, crested and caparisoned. Arms : DE Vere.
SIGILLVM : ROB6RTI : De : Ve6R : COMITIS : OXONIG :
R. A small round counterseal. -[4 in. Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil a shield of arms, DE VERE.
si : SIGILLVM : R0B6RTI : DG : V6eR :
The letters ER in Veer conjoined.
Ricardus de Vernone.
6505. [Late I2th or early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from
fine impression. 2\ in. [Ixxxi. 14.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, hemi-
spherical helmet, sword, shield of arms with central boss, and
crossing lines for fretty, Vernon. Horse galloping, with
fringed saddle and ornamental breast-band.
^ SIGILLVM RICARDI D6 VeRNON€.
Paganus Vicecomes de Hamicheford, [Heinmingford,
CO. Hunts.] ? Sheriff of Hunts.
6506. [post K.n. 1150.] Light-brown, varnished : a frag-
ment only of the central part. About 2 in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 28,337.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat.
Legend wanting.
Willelmus, [de Cheynev], fil Roberti Vicecomiitis,
[of Wrabton, co. Siiff.]
6507. [circ. A.D. 11 50.] Pale-red, the face flaked away in
366 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
parts : edge imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [L. F. C,
xxiii. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
fii I.
Cf. Dugd. Mon. Angl., vol. v., p. 558.
Ricardus de Vierli.
{A doubtful Seal.)
6508. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
li X 2i in. [Ixxxi. 18.]
Oval. To the r. In armour : surcoat fretty, pointed
helmet and nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield showing only the
interior side. Horse with breast-band ornamented with
pendants.
© SIGILLVM • RICARDI • D€ ■VI6RLI. (')
Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. xiii., p. 169.
Ace Vil de Larun, {of Hadlow, co. Kent.']
6509. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-red: fine, edge slightly
chipped ; app. by a closely woven bobbin of jellowish-brown
stuff. l-i- in. [Add. ch. 20,007.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILL' ACe VIL 06 LARVN.
Willelmus, fil. Aylmeri de Vilgeb', [or Wilibi,
cf Willoiighby, co. Warw., etc.]
6510. {Temp. Hen. HI.] Creamy-white: only a fragment
of the upper 1. h. corner. About 2\r in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 86 F. 57.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal
and back-ties, sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
S» S ERI DE VILGEB'.
Williame Wacelin, \of Broome, co. Norf]
6511. [Early Hen. HI.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped.
I| in. [Add. ch. 22,570.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword, shield.
* SIGILL' WILLIAMe WACeUH.
The letter N reversed.
Walterus [fil. SlmoNIS] de Wadellie, [of Pateshull,
CO. Nor t /it.]
6512. [Teinp. Hen. II.] Dark-red : fine, the 1. h. side
imperfect ; app. by a woven bobbin of green thread. 2'. in.
[Cott. ch. \-. 20.]
EQUESTRIAN. 367
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
SiSIGILLVM WALTeRI D€ W
6513. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 126.]
Hugo [fil. Baldewini] Wake, \of Haconby, co. Lv/c]
6514. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine. i| in. [Harl.
ch. 57 D. 28.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
caparisoned. Arms : two bars in chief three roundles,
Wake.
^ sigillvm : hvgonis : wakg «< • :
R. A small round counterseal, -Li in. A shield of arms,
as in o6t'.
S= SIGILL' • HVGONIS • WAKG.
Beaded borders.
6515. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., E. 274.]
Osbertus Walbertus.
(A doubtful Seal.)
6516. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2i in. [Ixxxi. 19.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
^ SIGILLVM â– OSBeRTI â– WALB6RTI.
Robbertus de Vals \or Wals, of Clieddiston, co. Snffl\
6517. [Late 12th cent.] Light-brown, encrusted : chipped.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 84 B. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield with ornamental
bordure and central spike.
^- SIGILLVM ROBBeRTI De VALS.
6518. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 104.]
Herveus Walterus, [of Wingfield, co. Sitff.]
6519. [Late Hen. II.] Light-brown, varnished with a
dark-brown colour : edge imperfect and indistinct. 2 in.
[Harl. ch. 57 E. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping.
1^ SIGIL .... HER . . I W . . . €RI.
6520. Sulph. ca.st. [D.C., D. 199.]
368 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Asceline de Waltervilla, \of Cotterstock, co. Nortkt.']
6521. [Early Hen. III.] Pale greeni.sh-white, the face
flaked, \ arnished with a reddish-brown colour : very imperfect.
About 2-i- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,683.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike.
^ SIGI W
Thomas de Wapuburi, {or Wapenbyri, of Wapetibury ?,
CO. IVario.^
6522. [Early Hen. HI.] Green, mottled : fine, the lower
part wanting. About 14 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,499.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
© SIGI WAPVBVRI.
Reginaldus de Warren, [ist Baron de Warren, of Wirmgay,
ob. ante A.D. 1 184.]
6523. [a.D. ii/l] Plaster cast, from very imperfect im-
pression. About 2\ in. when perfect, [l.xxxi. 23.]
To the 1. In armour : conical helmet, long kite-shaped
shield. Horse galloping, with fringed saddle and ornamental
breast-band.
VVA
Willelmus de Warennia, Count of Warren,
and \ptli\ Earl of Surrey.
6524. [.\.D. 12 1 5-1225.] Creamy-yellow, varnished : fine,
very artistic, imperfect ; app. by plaited cord of yellow and
red thread. About 3| in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 E. 28.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, convex shield of arms slung by a strap round the neck.
Horse galloping. Arms : as on rev.
R. A pip-shaped shield of arms, Warren.
Legends wanting.
6525. Sulph. casts oi obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 210, 2n.]
6526. Plaster casts from fine impression, edges much
chipped. [Ixx.xi. 50, 51.]
0. * SIGILf • WILLI : D6 . . . . RgNNIA : COM RR6IA.
H. * SIG COMITIS DC : WAR6NNIA.
Beaded borders.
Johannes de Warennia, Coufit of Warren, and
[jth] Earl of Surrey.
6527. [A.n. 1254.] Red: fine, chijjped at the edge; app.
by a plaited cord of pale red silk. 3^ in. [Add. ch. 24,55 l]
p. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, sur-
EQUESTRIAN. 369
coat, flat helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms : chcquy, \V.\RREN.
^i^ s' De wAReN ce svrrcia.
The letters AR conjoined.
R. Within a carved gothic border, with eight semicircular
cusps, having a countersunk trefoil in each spandril, a shield
of arms as in rev. betw. three elegantly designed wavy
branches of ivy-leaf foliage.
^ SIGILLVM : lOH OMITIS : D6 : WAR6NN1A -^
Beaded borders.
6528. [a.D. 1254.] Red: fine, chipped and imperfect at
the lower part ; app. by a plaited cord of red silk. [Add.
ch. 24,551.]
0. ^-i^ S 1 D6 WAR VRR6IA.
B. ^ SIGILLVM : lOH 6 : WAR6NNI
Cf. J. Watson, Memoirs of the Ancient Earls of Warroi and Surrey,
1782, vol. i., pp. 293, 29;.
6529. Plaster casts of fine impression, edges chipped in
places. [Ixxx. 66, 67.]
0. \iX S' lOHIS : De WARGNNIA : COMIT[IS :] DG : SVRR6IA.
R. ^ SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS [: C]OMITIS : DG : WARGNNIA.
6530. [a.D. 1243-1257.] Light-brown, varnished : very
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 57 E. 31.]
R D6 : WA
6531. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 247, 248.]
6532. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. Another set. [D.C.,
E. 249, 250.]
Johannes de Warrennia, \Wi ?\ Earl of Sitrrcy.
6533. [a.D. 1 28 1.] Creamy-white, the face flaked: very
imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57
E. ii:\
0. Resembles obv. of No. 6527, but with variant dimensions.
H. Resembles rev. of No. 6527, but with variant dimensions.
Legends wanting.
6534. Sulph. casts oi obv. and rev. [D.C., F. 151, 152.]
6535. Sulph. cast of ret/, only. [D.C., F. 153.]
Gaufridus de Watervilla, \of Thimbleby, co. Line.],
" Dapifer Consulis" [i.e. of William de Romare,
E. of L incoln ?\.
6536. [a.D. 1 1 54.] Light-brown, semi-opaque : fine. 2i in.
[Harl. ch. 57 F. 14.]
VOL. H. 2 15
370 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, oval shield ornamented with a bordure.
e= SIGILLV GAVFRIDI • D6 • WATeRVILLA DAPIFeRI CSVLIS.
Cf. ILirl. ch. 55 E. lo.
6537. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 75.]
Wathford (Eustacius, fil. EUSTACII DE).
I'. Athde (Eustacius,^/. Eustacii dc).
Willelmus de Watevile.
6538. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. i| in. [Ixxxi. 24.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms: two (? for three)
chevrons, Watev^LE.
^ SIGILL- WILLGL ATEVILe.
Robertus [y?/. WiLLELMi] de Wavre, [of Lotig-Lawford,
CO. IVarzi'.^
6539. [clir. A.D. I200.] Light-red : edge chipped, if in.
[Cott. ch. xi. 31.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIGILL' R0B6RT . . . e • WAVRG.
6540. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 204.]
Willelmus de Wavere, [sou of Robert, sou of Will, de
Wavere, of Long Laxvford, co. Wariv?\
6541. [Late 12th cent.] Dark-green: fine, injured on 1. h.
side. 1 1- in. [Add. ch. 21,456.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif of mail, round-
topped helmet with nasal, sword, convex shield with star-like
ornament. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM : WILLGLMI : DG : WA
Wilelmus, fil. AUani de Wdehale, [or Wudehalle,
of Roiighton, CO. Liuc?[
6542. [Late 12th cent] Green, mottled: fine, edge
chipped in places, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 58 B. 43.]
To the 1. In long surcoat, with a hawk in the 1. hand held
by the jesses. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
© SIGILL' WILGLM ALL . . N DE WDEHAL"
6543. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 204.]
Willelmus de Wedona, \or Weduna, of Weedou, co. N'ort/it.']
6544. [13th cent.] Hroun, a thick mass: with mark of
EQUESTRIAN. 371
the handle ; app. by plaited strings, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 86
F. 38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, convex shield with central spike.
IS SIGILL' WILLeLMI D€ W6D0NA.
6545. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 178]
Alan de Whitchereche, [or Witcherche, of Sheffield,
CO. Beris.]
6546. [a.D. 1202?] Dark-green: fine, with mark of
the handles. li in. [Add. ch. 7203.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
convex shield with bordure and central spike. Horse
galloping, with large ears.
* SIGILL' : ALANI : DG WHITCHCReCH'.
6547. [a.D. 1202 }] Dark-green: fine. [Add. ch. 7204.]
6548. [Early 13th cent.] Green, mottled : edge chipped,
with mark of the handle. [Add. ch. 20,592.]
6549. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green: fine, with raised
rim and mark of the handle. [Add. ch. 20,593.]
6550. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy - white : fine. [Add.
ch. 20,595.]
Johannes, _/?/. Walter! de Wighal, [or Wygehale,
of Lynn, co. Norf^
6551. [circ. A.D. 1286.] Bronze- green : fine, chipped and
cracked, ia in. [Add. ch. 7910.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with vizor
closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with orna-
mental breast-band. Arms : a lion rampant debruised by
a fess.
* SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS • FILl • WALT6RI • D6 WIGHAL'.
Beaded borders.
6552. Bronze-green : very imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 791 1.]
WALT6RI -De
6553. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. i| in. [Ix.xxi. 25.]
© SIGILLVM : lOHANNIS : FILl : WALT6RI : DG : WIGHA ....
Walterus de Winlesores, [? of co. Bucks.]
6554. [a.D. 1 2 12.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2|in.
[D.C., E. 199.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, caj)-like Ixclmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
^i SIGILL' WALTGRI DG WINLGSOReS.
The N reversed.
Cf. AW. de Oblatis, p. 173, A.D. 1201, etc.
2 B 2
372 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Willelmus de Windesoriis, "Jilius."
6555. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. 2| in. [Ixxxi. 27.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk or tunic, lance held horizon-
tally in the r. hand, kite-shaped shield showing the interior side,
es SIGILLVM WILL6LMI D6 WIND6SORIIS FILII.
Robert Wysdom, de Charewelton, [co. iVcr////.]
6556. [a.D. 1315.] Light - brown ; indistinct, edge im-
perfect. 2J. in. [Harl. ch. 84 E. 42.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, long kite-shaped shield.
e« SIGILL' Tl • De THNI. ?
This seal is of the 13th cent., attached to a later charter.
6557. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 150.]
A de el.
6558. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from injured impression.
2 in. [D.C., D. 163.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, kite shield showing interior side.
© SIGILLVM A De €L.
John el.
6559. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
Hin. [D.C., D. 183.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield.
* 8IGILL HIS T eL(0-
Richardus de - - - - estona.
6560. [i2th cent.] Light - brown or uncolourcd, partly
oxidised : imperfect. i!J in. [xxxii. 63 A.]
To the r. In armour : a spear? Horse galloping.
. . . RICHARDI eSTONA.
Uncertain Seals.
6561. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
i| in. [D.C., D. 165.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, shield. Horse standing.
e= SIGILLVM R . . .
6562. [i2th cent.] White or cream-coloured: injured
and detached from an original charter. [x.\xvi. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike and star-
like ornament. Horse galloping.
SIGILLV Gl
EQUESTRIAN. IJ-^
6563. [i2th cent.] Light-brown or uncoloured : very-
imperfect, only the centre remaining. About i\ in. when
perfect, [xxxix. 74.]
To the r. In armour : hauberl'C and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long pointed shield with central
spike and ornamental border.
Legend wantinsj.
6564. [i2th cent.] Gutta percha impression from a matrix
belonging to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 2f in.
[xlvii. 994.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, convex bordered shield with
central spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
e=3IGILL BEI/I€DICVMA3 DCI VHWA FIIK
Beaded borders.
H. Laing's Suppl. Catal., No. 1293.
6565. [i2th cent.] Uncoloured, varnished dark -brown:
only a fragment of the centre. About i % in. when perfect.
[xxxv. 19 D.]
To the r. In armour : long pointed convex shield. Horse
galloping.
Legend wanting.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND
OTHER LADIES.
Aewis, Comitissa Albama[ra], \daic. of EarlWl'LlAhn.']
6566. [Early temp. Joh.] Green : fine originally, now
very imperfect and injured. About 2f X 2 in., when perfect.
[Add. ch. 20,559.]
0. Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, wearing a long
transparent dress closely fitting.
Legend wanting.
R. A small round counterseal. i-f in. An early-shaped
shield of arms : gyronny of fourteen (i*), an escutcheon.
© S' . . A6WIDIS COMIT' A[LB]AMA
The letters MA in Albania conjoined.
Hawis de fort, \ivife <7/Helias de Albeniaco,*
of Saxilby, co. Linc?[
6567. \_circ. A.D. 11 50-1 182.] White, varnished: edge
imperfect ; app. by plaited threads. 2 x If in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 45 B. 27.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. standing, wearing a long dress,
with maunches at the wrists, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
© SIGILLVM : HAW . . . . D€ FORT.
6568. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 212.]
Matildis de Albervilla, \or Auberville, of Sandwich,
CO. Kent.']
6569. [Early 13th cent.] Mottled - green : fine, edge
chipped ; app. by a woven cord of faded bobbin. 2\ X l^ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 E. 33.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. standing, with long dress, and a
maunch at each wrist, on the r. wrist a hawk. The field
diapered with very elegant scroll-work of foliage and flowers.
â– ^ SIGILLVM.. MATILDIS : 06 : ALBeRVILLA.
The .s's reversed.
6570. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 217.]
• Burke, Extinct Peerage, 1866, p. 160, places the death of Hclias de
Albeniaco in 1305.
FIGURES OK NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 375
Ysabella de Albigniaco, [wife of Baron Robert de Ros,
of Cotes, CO. Bcdf]
6571. \Tenip. Edw. I.] Dark-green : somewhat indistinct.
IJ- X t in. [Had. ch. 45 B. 30.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, wearing a fur cloak and
head-dress, in her 1. h. a falcon with long jesses.
* S' YSABeLLe ■D6 • ALBIGNIACO.
6572. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 290.]
Ela de Audeleg, \or Alditheleya, dan. ^/William
LONGESPEE II., icidoi^' (/Ja.MES de ALDITHELEY.A.,
of Wretchivick, co. O.vo/i.]
6573. [A.D. 127+] Light-brown : fine. i| X i in. [Add.
ch. 10,619.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing on a small dog, wearing
a long cloak and head-dress, in each hand a shield of arms : r.
indistinct, perhaps six mascles, three, two, and one ; 1. fretty.
In the field on each side a wavy branch of foliage.
SsSIGILLVM eL6 Dg AVDGLeG'.
Issabella, [iuidozo of James] de Appelbi, [Miles, and
zuife ^/William Le Bret, of Appleby, co. Leic]
6574. [a.d. 1290.] Mottled-green: fine, i-i-xiin. [Harl.
ch. 47 B. 24.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel, with cloak and
head-dress, a falcon on her r. wrist. In the field on each side
a shield of arms : r. three garbs ; 1. barr}- of si.x.
S' ISSASeLL' D6 : APP6LBI.
The letters AP conjoined.
6575. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 289.]
Johanna, [dau. of John] atte Berne, [of Suthamyngfeld,
CO. Ess?[
6576. [.A..D. 1335.] Green : a fragment. About 2 x i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. jQ C. 14.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel. In the field
some roses.
D6 Be
Johanna, \zijife of William] Aumbesas, [of Carshalton,
CO. Sitrri\
%^11. [A.D. 1307.] Green: fine, edge chipped. The field
of the seal raised. About ij X i| in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 23,355.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. Standing, with a small dog or
376 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bracket at her feet, in the r. hand a shield of arms : three
dice, two and one, Aumbesas.
... GIL AVMBeSA . .
Beaded borders.
6578. [a.d. 1319.] Green: fine, edge chipped. [Add.
ch. 23,365.]
a SIGIL HANN6 » AVMB6SAS.
Ela Basset, \dau. of WILLIAM LoNGESPEE I.],
Countess of Wanvick, [nudozv of Tnos. DE Newburgh,
Earl of IVariuick, and wife of PHILIP BASSET, of Hedcndon,
ob. A.D. 1297.]
6579. \j>ost \.V). 1242.] Plaster casts from fine impression.
3 X If in. [Ixxviii. 19, 20.]
0. Pointed oval. In flat cap. tightly-fitting dress, mantle.
In the 1. h. a shield of arms. Standing on a carved corbel
or platform, beneath an elaborately carved canopy like a
cathedral church, with central tower and transept. Arms :
six lioncels, three, two, and one, for her father Willia.m
Loxgespee, Earl of Salisbury. On the 1., in the field, a
similar shield of arms : chcquy, a chevron erm., Warwick.
^- S' 6Le • BASS6T • COMITISSe • WAReWYKie.
li. Pointed oval counterseal, same size. Within a circular
panel, with quatrefoil opening and trefoils in the spandrils,
a shield of arms : three bars wavy, BASSET. In the field two
lioncels rampant, derived from her paternal arms (see obv!),
one above, one below the panel.
SIGILLVM : GLG : BASS6T : COMITISSe : WAReVYKI€.
Beaded borders.
W. L. Bowles, Annals of Lacock Abbey, 1S35, pi. iii., p. 162.
Another Seal.
6580. Pale-green: fine, fragmentary. About 2 x \\ in.
when perfect. [Marl. ch. 54 D. 15.]
Pointed oval. In dress and cloak, betw. two shields of arms.
Standing. Arms : r. three bars wavy, B.\.SSET ; 1. wanting.
Legend wanting.
See Hoare, Wilts, Old and New Sarum, p. 40.
Eustachius [Eustachia] Basset, [wife of Richard DE
Cami'\'1LLA, of lUccster, co. Oxo//.]
6581. [7'^w/. Joh.] Greenish-yellow, mottled: fine, im-
perfect. With mark of the handle. 2 x i } in. [Add.
ch. 10,594.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. Standing, wearing a long dress,
in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
^ SIGILLVM eVSTACHIVS ksfc) BASS6T.
The s's are reversed.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 377
6582. [tvVf. A.D. 1205-1215.] Dark-green : chipped. [Add.
ch. 10,601.]
6583. [circ. A.D. 1200.] Green: cracked and indistinct.
[Add. ch. 10,605.]
6584. [a.d. 1205-1215.] Mottled-green: imperfect and
indistinct. [Add. ch. 10,607.]
• Johanna Basset.
6585. [13th cent] Plaster cast from impression. lix^i"-
[Ixxviii. 21.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a corbel, with flat cap, girdled
dress and cloak, a hawk on the r. wrist.
© SGCR6TVM T6GO lOHANNC.
Beaded borders.
Margaret Basset, JVidozu, \of Quoriidou, co. Leic.']
6586. [Temp. Hen. III. or Edw. L] Light-brown : chipped,
li X I in. [Cott. ch. xxiii. 2.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a car\-ed corbel, with cloak and
long head-dress, in each hand a shield of arms : r. indistinct ;
1. a bend and chief
®S]IGILLVM SeCRGTI.
6587. Sulph. cast. [D.E., E. 28S.]
Isabella, [widow of Warin] de Bassingburne,
[of BretteiiJmm, cos. Norf. and Ca))ihi\]
6588. [Temp. Edw. I.] Light - brown, mottled : fine.
i^ X I in. [Add. ch. 22,566.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing on a carved corbel,
with long dress and head-dress, on the r. wrist a hawk, in the
1., over her arm, by the strap a shield of arms : gyronny of
eight, Bassingbourne.
Xs S' lSAB6LLe DG BASSINGBVRNe.
Alexandria Jil. Radulphi Bernardi, [of Hundington or
Honiiigtoii, CO. LiNc]
6589. [i2th cent] Red: chipped, with mark of the
handle. 2| X i^ in. [Egert. ch. 428.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with long dress and maunches,
lifting up the hands. Her hair long.
^ SIGILLVM • ALEXANDRIE ■FILIE ■RADVLFI ■BERNARDI.
6590. [circ. A.D. 1172.] Green, varnished: chipped.
[Egert. ch. 434.]
Agatha La Bernarde, [widow of Sir RALPH LE
FiTz Bernard.]
6591. Red : fine originally, now chipped and imperfect
i^ X 14 in. [Add. ch. 19,989.]
Pointed oval. In long flowing dress charged with cross-
37^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lets, fur cloak, flat head-dress with hanging folds, in each
hand a shield of arms. Standing on a carved corbel. Arms :
r. vaird on a chief two mullets, Fitz-Bern.\RD ; 1. a cross
chequy, De La Lee .' In the field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
S' . . . ATH€ LA A« B RDe.
Beaded borders.
Matilda Bigol, Countess of Norfolk and Warren ;
{daughter of WlLLL\M Mareschal, Earl of Pembroke, and
wido',v of Hugh Bigot, Earl of Norfolk ; wife of VVlLLL\M
DE Warren, Coiint of Warren and Earl of Surre)>?\
6592. [.\.D. 1241-1245.] Pale greenish-white : only fine
fragment of the centre part. About 2^ X l| in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 46 D. 41.]
0. Pointed oval. Standing, wearing a long dress and cloak,
betw. two elegantly designed scrolls of foliage.
Legend wanting.
R. A shield of arms : chequy, Warren. Remainder of
the design and legend wanting.
Cf. Harl. ch. 46 D. 38.
Ysabela [//. Walteri] de Bolebec, \ivife of
Alberic de Ver, of Wavenden, co. Bitck?\
6593. [Temp. Joh.] Yellowish - brown, varnished : edge
chipped. H X li in. [Add. ch. 6026.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with a long dress, in the r. h. a
wavy branch.
© SI]GILL' YSABGLe • DG ■B0L6Be:C.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 57 C. 3.
Constance, [dau. of Count CONAN,] Duchess of Brittany,
Countess of Richmond.
6594. [a.D. I190-I198.] Pale greenish - white : points
broken and edge chipped ; originally fine. About 3.V X 2| in.
when perfect. [Cott. ch. xi. 45.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, with tightly-fitting
dress, long fur-lined cloak fastened at the throat, in the r. h.
a lily-flower, on the 1. h. a hawk with long jesses.
C]ONSTANCIA DVGIS
The n's reversed.
6595. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 214.]
Eva de Broc.
6596. [Late lath cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2 X 1 1 in. [Ixxviii. 48.]
Pointed oval. To the r., with girdled dress and mantle, on
the 1. wrist a large falcon.
* SIGILL' • eve • [D]6 • BROC.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 379
Ysabella de Brus, [dau. of Earl David.]
6597. [Early 13th cent.] Dark - green, mottled: fine.
I^ X i; in. [Add. ch. 28,479.]
Pointed oval. Standing on an elegantly carved corbel,
with long dress, cloak, and head-dress, in the r. h. a fleur-
de-lis, the 1. h. on the breast. In the field on each side a
wavy sprig of foliage.
£< SIGILLVM : YSAB6LL6 : D6 : BRVS :
Beaded borders.
See Laing's SitppL, No. 145, where an engraving is given, but the
description is erroneous. Cf. xlvii. 1197.
Cecilia, \dau. <?/â– Sabelina, and wife ? of] Laurencius
Bucuinte, \of Soiit/nvark, co. Siirr?[
6598. [13th cent.] Green: edge chipped; app. by a
woven cord of faded stuff. About 3 X if in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 50 B. ii:\
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, with tightly - fitting
dress, long maunches, head-dress, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis on
a stem, the 1. h. resting on the hip.
SIGILLVM CECILIE RENCII BVCVINTE.
Anastasia de Burgate.
6599. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
li X f in. [Ixxviii. 54.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with flat-cap and long dress, short
sleeves, on the 1. wrist a falcon by the jesses.
S' : ANASTASI6 D' BVRGAT'.
Burgesia, sister of Walter Burre.
6600. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2| X It in. [Ixxix. 63.]
Oval. Standing full-face, with pleated petticoat, in the 1. h.
a fleur-de-lis on a long stem.
© SIG[I]LLVM • BVR • €SI6 I ■BVRR6.
Margaret, dan. ^William, king of Scotland ;
\Countcss of Kent, -djidoui of HUBERT DE Burgh,
Earl of Kent.]
6601. [circ. A.D. 1250.] Creamy - white : cracked and
imperfect. Originally fine. About 2\ X i^ in. when perfect.
App. by a plaited cord of red silk strands. [Harl. ch. 43 B. 7.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel, with long
dress and cloak, in the 1. h. a hawk.
FILI
380 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sibilla de Calna, [or Caune, 0/ Bnrnham, co. Ess^
6602. [7Vw/. Hen. III.] Creamy-white: fine, with mark
of the handle, i^ x I in. [Ilarl. ch. 47 H. l"]?^
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel, with tight
dress and cloak, on the r. h. a lily flower, the 1. h. on the
breast.
\i^ SIGLL' â– SlBILLe : DG â– CALNA.
The N reversed.
6603. Dark-green : fine. [Had. ch. 52 C. 48.]
6604. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 287.]
Miramonda de Calnby, \seal used by Alice de Langele,
tvidoii), of CO. O.ro/t.]
6605. [ci'rc. A.D. 1275.] Red : chipped, indistinct in places.
li in. [Add. ch. 10,606.]
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil. Standing, with long
dress and head-dress, holding in front a shield of arms : a
fess betw. three indistinct charges. In the field, on each side
a shield of arms : r. on a cross some indistinct charges ; 1.
three escallops, two and one.
Rs S' MIRAMONDA ■De • CALNBY.
Alicia Capra.
6606. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2f X If in. [Ixxviii. 6l]
Pointed oval. To the r. In a tightly-fitting dress, with
long maunches, conical head-dress. Standing on a small
^â– oiii to the r., in allusion to the surname.
© SIGILLVM : ALICIE : CAPRE.
Matillis de Chauz, [0/ cos. Line, and Nott^
6607. [13th cent.] Yellowish - brown : very fine, with
marks of the handle. H X f in. [Harl. ch. 112 G. 53.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, standing,
in the 1. h. by the jesses a small hawk.
>& SIGILLVM MATILLIDIS D6 CHAVZ.
The legend on a raised or bevelled rim.
Matillis, Countess of Chester, \toife of Randle
DK Gkrnons, Earl of Chester, A.D. 1128, daughter of
Robert the Consul, Earl of Gloncester.]
6608. [Mid. 12th cent.] Creamy-white, with dark-brown
varnish : very imperfect and indistinct. About 2 !,- x i :{ in.
when perfect. [Stowc Collection : Repingdon charter, 2.]
Pointed oval. In tight-fitting dress and a long maunch,
standing.
Legend wanting.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 38 1
Bertrea [or Brettya], Countess of Chester, [wife of Hugh
Kevelioc, yd Earl, ob. A.D. 118 1, dan. of SiMON,
Count of £z'ereux:]
6609. [End of 12th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression. 2| x l^ in. [Ixxix. 74.]
Pointed oval. Full-face, tightly-fitting dress with long
maunches at the wrists, standing.
esiGiLL' BeRTRee coMiTisse cesTRie.
Matillis de Chissindone, [zuidow of Robert
DE Chissendune, of Beddiugton, co. Surr^^
6610. [post A.D. 1228.] Brownish-green: fine, fragment
only. About if X i in. when perfect. [Add. eh. 23,021.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Tightly-fitting dress and long
cloak, in the 1. h. a hawk. Standing.
C- S' M SINDONe.
The N's are reversed.
Lucia de Chokefeld, [or Cockefeld, of Ckartuelton,
CO. NortIiampton?[
6611. [circ. A.D. 1200-1208.] Dark-green : fine. 2 x 14 in.
[Harl. ch. 85 B. 17.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. Tightly-fitting dress, long head-
dress, in the r. h. a lily flower or fleur-de-lis. Standing.
C' SIGILL' . LVCie DG CHOKEFeLD'.
6612. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 215.]
6613. [Early 13th cent] Discoloured - yellow : edge
chipped. [Harl. ch. 85 B. iS.]
Matillis, Countess of Clare, [dau. of James de St. Hillary,
and zuife of ROGER DE CLARE, yd Earl of Hereford.]
6614. [a.D. 1170-I174.] Pale brownish-green, varnished
red : very imperfect. About 2^ x i\ in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 21,703.]
Oval. To the 1., and her attendant to the r., standing. The
attendant is handing to the countess a hawk with jesses on
a staff.
.... ILLVM COMI
Floria de Cleford, [or de Prestone, widow of Roger
FOLIOT, of Thoruborougk, co. Buck.]
6615. [.\.D. 1282.] Dark-green: fair, well preserved.
[Harl. ch. 86 C. ?.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, head-dress, holding before her
an uncertain object Standing on a corbel.
)S S' FLORI6 De CL6F0RD.
Cf. HarL ch. 86 C. 6, A.u. 1282.
382 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Cecilia, 7ixor Radulfi Cofinel.
6616. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at points. i|- X I in. [Ixxviii. 71.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress. Standing
on a corbel or pedestal.
[fi> s'] ceciL' vxoRi:s riadvl' cofinel.
The OR in vxoris conjoined ; the N reversed.
Elizabeth \ivife of Sir Hugh] de Coleworth,
\cf Honidon-on-tlie-Hill, co. Esse.x?\^
6617. [Temp. Hen. HI. or Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine.
2 X li in. [Add. ch. 19,976.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, fur cloak, flat head-dress, in
the r. hand a shield of arms : vaire, a bend. Cf. the arms of
COLTWORT (vaire). On the 1. h. a hawk with bells and
jesses. Standing on a carved corbel. In the field, on each
side, a wavy branch of flowers.
^ S' eLlZAB6TH DG COLeWORTH6.
Beaded borders.
6618. [Temp. Hen. III.] Brownish-green: upper point
broken off. [Harl. ch. 48 G. 25.]
6619. [Temp. Hen. III.] Light-brown, semi-opaque: fine,
upper point broken off. [Harl. ch. 48 G. 26.]
6620. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 279.]
Johanna de Coruhill' (? Cornhill.)
6621. [Earl\- 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
points slightly chipped. I^- X H. [Ixxviii. 74.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, flat head-
dress, long mantle, a falcon on the 1. wrist. Standing on a
cushion.
S» SIGILLVM lOHANNe : De CORVHILL'.
Beaded borders.
Petronilla [de] Crou[n.]
6622. [ob. 46 Hen. III.] Plaster cast from fine but imper-
fect impression. [Ixxix. 33.]
Pointed oval. In dress of heraldic bearings : lozengy,
Croun, flat head-dress, and mantle, in the r. h. a shield of
arms : three crescents, LONGCHAMPE. Standing on a carved
corbel.
. . . LLVM : PeXROCNULLe . . CROV . .
PetronilLi de Crcoun was dau. of Guy, Baron Crcon, and njanicd
(1) Henry de Mora, (2) Oliver \'au.\, (3) William de Lonjjchamp. She
died in 46 Hen. 111. (Nichols, Hist, of Lcic, vol. ii., p. 2S.)
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 383
A lady's seal used by
Thomas Cursoun, [of Byntre, co. Norfolk7[
6623. [a. D. 1370.] Brownish-green : edge chipped, cracked.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 58 C. 5.]
To the r. Standing within a carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil, holding out her arms to a small hound or bracliet,
leaping up to her. In the field three small quatrefoil " flowers
of love."
Ss VN • BRACHeX • OV • MOVN • QVGR ■GST.
The n's are reversed.
6624. [.\.D. 1370.] Brownish-green: chipped and indis-
tinct in places. [Harl. ch. 58 C. 6.]
P Matildis Donet, or Ronet, \ivife of John Winchester.]
6625. [.\.D. 1313.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If X t in. [Ixxxi. 52.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In long dress, fur-lined cloak,
low pointed head-dress, in each hand a shield of arms.
Standing on a corbel. Arms : r. a lion rampant ; 1., chequy,
on a chief two estoiles.
S' MATILDIS • D0N6T or R0N6T. (?)
Letia, \dau. of Peter] de Edisfeld, {son of William, son of
Peter de Edisfeld), {of Ridlington, co. Norf]
6626. [Early 13th cent.] Green, mottled : fine, imperfect,
chipped at the top. About 2f X i-pj- in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 49 G. 21.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tight-fitting dress, holding,
with both hands before her, an indistinct object. Standing.
In the field, on each side, an estoile of eight points.
. . . IG . . . M : LGCie : D€ : . . . . GGS ....
Beaded borders.
A ladfs seal used by
Thomas Elyngham, Esq., [of IVeldon, co. AWtht.]
6627. [a.D. 1454.] Red: from a ring. -S^m. [Add. ch.
808.]
To the I. With peculiar mitre-shaped head-dress, in each
hand, a branch of three quatrefoil " flowers of love." Stand-
ing. In the field a motto : —
LA ... I R .... A D ... S (?)
Johanna, [widow of Sir John] Engayne, [of Blaiierwick,
CO. Northt.]
6628. [13th cent.] Green: fine, imperfect. About
l^ X iv '"• when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,545.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, cloak, flat head-dress,
384 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
in the 1. h. a shield of arms. Standingf on a corbel. Arms :
eight martlets, four, three, and one : the corresponding shield
or other object in the r. h. is wanting.
SIGILL' lOHANNe
Beaded borders.
Emma de Etuna, [w//t' <?/ Reginald Harang.]
6629. [Temp. Hen. II.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2-;V X l4 in- [Ixxix. 34.]
In girdled dress, long mantle, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis on a
long stem, on the 1. h. a falcon by the jesses. Standing.
[© S]IGI[L]LVM : 6Mme : D6 ETVN[A].
Johanna Ferrers P
6630. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
lA X I in. [D.C., F. 616.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, cloak, flat head-
dress, in each hand by the strap a shield of arms. Standing
on a carved corbel. Arms : r. a cross moline ; 1. vaire, a
bordure charged with nine horseshoes.
^i^ ig SIGILLYM » lOHANNe Rs
Beaded borders.
Margreta, [//. YsABEL,] //. Alulfi [de Merch, wife of
Roger dk Bray, of Whitfield, co. NorthtP\
6631. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white, with a yellow
varnish: edge chipped. 3X l| in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 22.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with long tightly-fitting dress
having long maunches, in each hand an ornamental fleur-
de-lis.
© HOC Z SIGILLVM MARGRGTe FIL . . . . I.
The use of the sign for est is remarkable in the legend.
6632. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 213.]
Avicia, fil. Herbert!, [ividow of Robert Blund,
of Sattlnvark, co. Sio-r.]
6633. [Early 13th cent.] Brown : fine, with mark of
handle, if X i in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 30.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In long dress, cloak, in the r. h.
a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
ti: SIGILL' ■AVIGie ■FILIG • HeRBeRTI.
6634. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 286.]
Maria//. Laurencii [ROTOMAGENSIS, of Soiitlnvark,
CO. Surr^^
6635. [i2th cent.] Green, mottled: fine, edge chipped.
2i X If in. [Cott ch. V. II.]
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 3.S5
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress with
mauncli on the 1. wrist, fibula at neck, necklace, long riband
from the back of the head or neck (perhaps the hair), in the I. h.
an ornamental fleur-de-lis, the r. h. on the hip. Standing.
. . IGILL' • MARIE ... LIE LAVRENCI . . .
6636. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 210.]
Liece, //. Radulfi [Rotomagensis, dau. of
Ralph of Rouen and of Mari.a., dmi. of
Lawrence of Rouen,* of Sout/nvark, co. S?/rr.]
6637. [i2thcent.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped. About
2i X i| in. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 23.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, with
ornamental maunches, long riband plaited from the back of
the head (perhaps the hair) tied in three tails at the end, in
the 1. h. an ornamental fleur-de-lis. Standing.
. . GILLVM • LIECE .... LIE • RADVLFI.
6638. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 58.]
6639. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 209.]
Cristina, f/. Rogeri de . . . ail (?)
6640. [Late 12th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression,
indistinct in places, if x i^- in. [D.C., D. 216.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, girdled at the waist,
in the r. h. an ornamental fleur-de-lis or lily flower, in the 1. h.
a hawk with long jesses. Standing.
SIGILL' CRISTINE FIL' RO[Ge]Rl D' • • • IL'. (?)
The NE in Christine conjoined.
6641. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 21.] '
SIGILL' CRISTINE FIL' ■ROG D' ■• ■AIL'. (0
Emma, fi/. Rogeri.
6642. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at points. 1^x1 in. [Ixxix. 15.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In dress, mantle, long hair, in the
r. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
^SIGILL' CMMe FILie ROGGRI.
Mahaut de [Luv]etot, [or Matildis, dau. of
William de Luvetot, zoidoi^' of Gerard de Furnival,
2nd Baron, of Grasstkorp, co. Nott?^
6643. \circ. A.D. 1254-1268.] Green: fine, sharp, edge
chipped ; app. by a woven cord of red silk. About 2J X i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 112 I. 55.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, brooch at
• See previous seal.
VOL. II. 2 C
386 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the throat, girdle, mantle of fur. flat head-dress, in her 1. h. a
lily flower. Standing on a platform.
^ SIGILLVM ; MAHAVr ; D€ : . . . ETOT • FILIG ; WILGLMI.
Johanna Gacelin.
(^i doubtful seal)
6644. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from somewhat indistinct
impression. i|- X t in- [Ixxviii. 57.]
Pointed oval. In girdled dress, long cloak, head-dress, in
the 1. h. a shield of arms ; indistinct. Standing on a corbel.
In the field on each side a wavy branch in flower.
^ S' lOHANNG GACetlN.
Rohais, uxor Gilleberti de Gant, [Earl of Lincoln ;
dau. of William de Romaka, Earl of Liucoln.']
6645. [a.D. 1149-1156.] Red: fine, well preserved.
2i X i| in. [Harl. ch. 50 F. 32.]
Pointed oval. In long dress with ornamental pattern on
it, in the r. h. a lily, in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing. In
the field on the r. a waved sprig, on the 1. a quatrefoil.
* SIGILL .... HAIS VXORIS GILL6BER E GANT.
The letters OR in nxoris, and NT in Gant conjoined.
6646. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 207.]
Sibilla, \;ividoiv of Hugh] Gargate \al. SiBlLLA DE
KauersFELD, of Stratton Audley, co. O.rou.]
6647. [a.D. 1226-1232.] Dark - green, mottled: fine,
chipped at top. i| X i^ in. [Add. ch. 10,608.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak, flat head-dress, in the
r. h. a lily flower, the 1. h. on the breast. Standing on a
carved corbel.
til SIGILLVM SIBILLe GARGAT6.
Mabilia de Gattona.
6648. [13th cent.] Light brownish-green: fine, edge
chipped. 2 in. [xxxvi. 218.]
To the 1. In long dress, head-dress, a hawk on the 1. hand.
Riding sideways.* Horse with ornamental breast-band and
fringed saddle.
© SIGILLV . . MABILie : 06 : GATTONA.
Matildis, uxor Godefridi.
6649. [Tc'infi. Hen. HI.] Dark-grccn : fine, upper point
chipped. 1 1 X I in. [xxxv. 295.]
• See Egert. MS. 1994, f. 164, b, for introduction of the side-saddle by
Anne of Bohemia in 13.S2.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 387
Pointed oval. To the r. In the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis.
Standing.
S' MATILDIS • WX • GODe:F'.]
6650. Plaster cast. [Ixxxix. 24.]
Isolda de Grai, \wife of REGINALD DE Mendry,
of Culver, co. Derb.']
6651. [a.D. 1239.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct.
About If X l\ in. when perfect. [Lansd. ch. 584.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, flat head-dress,
in the r. h. a lily flower. Standing.
e • D€ ■GRAI.
Alicia, uxor Willelmi Grandorge.
6652. [a.D. 12 1 8.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
li X I in. [Ixxix. 25.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. With long queue of hair, in the
r. h. a branch of foliage. Standing.
S^aiGlLL' ALlCie VX0RI3 WILL'I GRAHDORGe.
The S's and N reversed ; the letters DOR in the last word
conjoined.
Paulina, [widow of Johannes de Gras, Miles, of Stanford
Rivers, co. Essex.']
6653. [.\.D. 1348.] Green: faded. i| x \i m. [Add. ch.
19,986.]
Oval. In long dress, fur cloak, in the r. h. a hawk, in the
1. h. a lure. Standing on a corbel. In the field the initials of
the lady, P. M., and two wavy sprigs each with as many roses.
S' AMORIS * DVLCeDING « y'
6654. [a.D. 1348.] Green: faded. [Add. ch. 19,987.]
Hadewisa Gumin.
6655. [Early 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped and
indistinct impression. 3 X Ilin. [Ixxix. 31.]
Pointed oval. Full-length. In tightly-fitting dress, long
maunches, on the 1. wrist a falcon drinking from a saucer (?).
Standing.
Legend indistinct.
[V3NDA VS W . . eVA . . .
Elizabeth, Dame de Gunstorp P [wife of W. Gunstorp.]
6656. [a.D. 1342.] Plaster cast from fine impression, in-
distinct in places, f X -J in. [Ixxix. 29.]
Oval. Full-face, within a carved border. In dress, head-
dress, mantle, betw. two shields of arms set upon the carving.
2 c 2
388 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Standing. Arms : r. a stag lodged, on a chief two buckles :
1. four fusils in fcss within a bordure engrailed, Neville.'
S' eLlZAB6T DAG DG G . . . STOR . .
Sibilla de Gurnai, [of co. Soi/iers.]
6657. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i-i X i in. [Ixxix. 32.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In flat head-dress, girdled dress,
long mantle, on the 1. wrist a falcon, by the jesses. Standing
on a carved corbel.
^ SIGILL' : SIBILLG : D' : GVRNAI ;
Beaded borders.
Collectanea Archceologica, vol. ii., p. 210.
Matildis, \ixndow of D. Will.] de Hardredeshilla, [Miles,
of West let on, co. S/tJf.]
6658. [T^t-;;//-. Edw. I.] Brown : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 83 F.
12.]
Pointed oval. [At her feet a small dog, statant,] another in
her arms. Standing.
© Kl : MG RGfCGIT : SGIT : BGJNGIT.
Gundrea L'Hausard, [of Caterham, co. Sum]
6659. [13th cent.] Creamy-white : fine, cracked, chipped.
Ii X I in. [Add. ch. 20,037.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak, flat head-dress, in the
1. h. a hawk, the r. h. on the breast. Standing on a corbel.
e> SIGILL GVNDRGG L'HAVSARD.
The letters ND in Gundrcc conjoined.
Idonia, fil. Ricardi . . He . . nest . . [wife of HENRY DE
COCIIE, of London.]
6660. [a.D. 1243.] Dark-green: imperfect and indistinct.
About H X I •"• [Harl. ch. 48 F. 27.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In the 1. h. a flower, the r. h. on
the breast. Standing.
NIG • FIL' • RIC[A]RDI ■HG ■• NGST . .
6661. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 280.]
Idonia de Herst, [Lady of Promhill, co. Kent.]
6662. [Late 12th cent.] Pale, semi-opaque brown: fine,
edge chipped. 2,' X i J in. [L. F. C. xxv. 20.]
Pointed oval. In long tightly-fitting dress, long maunches,
heart-shaped brooch, in the r. h. a lily flower or double fleur-
de-lis, on the 1. h. a hawk with long jesses. Standing.
* sigillvm idonie dg hgrst.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 389
Matildis de Hohtune, [dau. of Pagan de Hohtun, ivife of
Rob. Grimbald, of Hongliton, co. Nortlit?^
6663. [<r/;r. a.D. 1 170.] Creamy-white : the points broken
off; app. by a plaited cord of woven bobbins diapered of
several colours. About 2% X i| in. [Harl. ch. 86 C. 40.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, long maunches, hair
or head-dress, on the r. h. a hawk, in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis or
lily flower. Standing.
SIGILLVM MA DE HOHTVNE.
6664. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 21S.]
Another Seal.
6665. [Late Hen. II.] Pale brownish-white with dark-
brown varnish : very imperfect. About 2.\ x li in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 6025.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak. Standing.
GILL' DIS • FILI6
Cf. Harl. ch. 84 D. i {circ. a.d. 1150-1160) ; 86 C. 41.
Matilda de Hosdeng, [daif. of Cristin.\, of Ham, co. Ess?}^
6666. [i2th-i3th cent.] Light-green: imperfect and indis-
tinct ; app. by a thick piece of leather. [Harl. ch. 51 G. 41.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, and long
maunches, on the 1. h. a hawk. Standing.
SIGILLVM MA ...... . D€N . . .
Arnica, fil. Hugonis de Huesd'n.
6667. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i| X I in. [l.xxix. 43.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress, in the r. h.
a flower on a long stalk. Standing.
SIGILL' AMIC6 â– FIL' â– HVG : D'HVeSD'N.
Sibilla de Ikelesham, \of Icklesham, co. Sussi\
6668. \_Tciiip. Edw. I.] Dark-green : indistinct in parts.
i| X i\ in. [Add. ch. 20,093.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak, head-dress, in the 1. h.
a fleur-de-lis. Standing on a corbel. In the field on the 1. a
word, 6VA ( ?).
£= SIGILL' : SIBILLe : DG : IKeLGSHAM.
Petronella de Kemesek, [wife of Edmund de Kemesek ;
ddii. and coheir of HUGH DE PoLESTED, (/ co. Notf]
6669. \Teiiip. Edw. I.] Red : fine, edge slightly chipped.
I i X I in. [xxxv. 277.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, fur cloak, head-dress, in each
390 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
hand a shield of arms : r. fretty, POLSTODD ; 1. a chief
indented, Kemesek. (Cf per fess indented, Kemklicke.)
Standing on a dog or lion couchant to the 1. In the field on
each side a wyvern sans wings.
S' PeTRGNGLLe De KeMeS€K.
Cf. Blomefield, Hist, of Norfolk, vol. vii., p. 33.
Hawisia, Doniina de Keveoloc, co. Merioneth. (?) [dan. of
Owen de la Pole, wife 0/ Sir }ohn Charlton,
of Powys.']
6670. [Early 14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
li X li in. [Ixxix. 72,.]
Pointed oval. Full-face, on a corbel, flat head-dress with
hair in a network, wimple, girdled dress, long cloak, standing ;
round the neck a necklet with pendent jewel, in each hand a
shield of arms : r. a lion rampant ; 1. two lions passant in pale.
« S' HAWISI6 DNe DE K6VeOLOC.
Beaded borders.
6671. Another, very fine. [Ixxix. 73 B.]
Aliscia de Langgelee.
6672. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
l-a X i in. [Ixxix. 86.]
Pointed oval. Full-face, in long dress. In the r. h. a
shield of arms held by a strap : a bar or fess, in chief a label.
On the 1. h. a falcon. Standing on a corbel.
C- SIGILLVM ALI3CI6 D' â– LANGGGLee.
Alesya de Lascy, [or Aleis de Lasci, ividozv of
Edmund de Lasci, 2iid Earl of Lincoln ;
dan. of the Marquis DE Saluces.]
6673. [a.d. 1310.] Red: fine, chipped. 2J- X i| in.
[Add. ch. 20,568.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, girdle, cloak, flat cap or
head-dress, in her r. h. a jewel, the 1. touching a .shield of
arms. Standing on an elaborately carved corbel. In the
field, on each side, on a tree, a shield of arms, slung by the
strap : 1. three garbs, two and one, LacY OF CHESTER ; r. a
chief Saluces.
e= SIGILLV AL€SYe D€ LASCY.
6674. [a.d. 1 3 10.] Red: very fine, imperfect and dis-
coloured in parts. [Add. ch. J&JJ^
6675. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2-i- X l-^ in.
[Ixxix. 83.]
* SIGILLV â– ALesve De lascy.
Beaded borders.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 39 1
Margareta de Lascy, Countess of Lincoln and Pembroke,
dan. of Rob. Quincy, Earl of Winchester, widow of
John, Earl of Lincoln, and WALTER, Earl of Pembroke.
6676. [post A.D. 1245.] Green, mottled : fine, edge
chipped. About 24 X i4 in. when perfect. [L. F. C, v. 4.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, fur cloak, flat head-dress, the
1. h. on the breast, in the r. h. a shield of arms. Standing.
Above her head a carved canopy, consisting of a round-headed
arch, enriched with battlements. In the field on the r. a shield
of arms: a lion rampant, Lacv; on the 1., held by the countess,
another, indistinct.
.... tMA]RGAR6T6 :
Sibilla de Lundonie.
6677. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from a fine impres-
sion or from the matri.x. Edge bevelled. Mark of the
handle remaining. 24- X If in. [Ixxxvi. 42.]
Pointed oval. In long tight dress, short cloak, long
maunches at the wrists. Long hair. In the r. h. a flower,
in the 1. h. a hawk.
5: SIGILLV • SIBILL6 • DE LVNDONie.
The n's reversed.
Ela, Comitissa Saresberie, [dan. of William d'Evreux,
2nd Earl of Salisbury ; widow of WlLLl.\M LoNGESPEE I.,
son of Henry II. and " Fair Rosamond."]
6678. [post A.D. 1226.] Dark-green, mottled: fine, im-
perfect, upper part wanting. About 3 X if in. when perfect.
App. by plaited cords of green silk. [Harl. ch. 53 B. 12.]
0. Pointed oval. In long dress, girded at the waist, cloak,
the r. h. on the breast, in the 1. h. an object now wanting.
Standing on an elegantly carved corbel. In the field on each
side a lioncel rampant reguardant, in allusion to the arms of
LONGESPEE.
LVM : eLe : COMI . . . S • . .
B. A small shield-shaped counterseal. If X i| in. A
shield of arms : six lionccls rampant, three, two, and one,
LONGESPEE. _
^ secRerv cue coMiTisse SAResBeRie.
6679. Sulph. casts oi obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 282, 283.]
Emelina Lungespeie, [dan. and heir of
Sir Walter de Ridel.sford, Baron of Bray ;
widow of Hugh de Lacy, Earl of Ulster ;
wife of Stephen de Longespee, Justiciary of Ireland.]
6680. [a.D. 1250.] Plaster casts from fine impression.
2^ X 1; in. [Ixxix. 99, 100.]
392 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Pointed oval. In flat liead-dress, wimple, long tightly-
fitting dress, fur cloak, in each hand a shield of arms. Full-
face, standing on a finely carved corbel, under a carved gothic
canopy with three jjinnacled turrets. Arms : r. a saltire, in
chief over all a label of five points ; 1. six lioncels, three, two,
and one, a label of four points, LoXGESl'EE. In the field on
each side a sword erect, point upwards, for LOXGESPKE, or
for the ofl[ice of JUSTICIARY OF IRELAND. Above the sword
a lion from the arms of England.
I S'. GMGLINe : LVNGeSPGIG.
R. A small round counterseal. A shield of arms : as in
obv., betw. two swords at the sides, and a lion over the shield,
as before.
* FOL : 6ST : Kl : Me : BRISGRA :
FOR : CGLI : A Kl : LA : LETTRg : VA.
Maheut de
6681. [Early I2th cent.] Green, mottled: fine, imperfect.
2 X i-n in- when perfect, [xxxix. 6/.] Cut from a deed to
which it was appended by a curiously woven flat bobbin with
damask patterns, green and j^ellow, upon it.
Pointed oval. In long dress girded at the waist, in the
r. h. a wavy branch of foliage, in the 1. h. a seeded fleur-
de-lis. Standing. In the field on the 1. a tree elegantly
designed.
.... ILLVM • MAHeVT ■DG
Isabel [de Clare], Coinitissa Petnbroc, {wife of
William Mareschal, Earl of Peinbroke.]
6682. [Before A.D. 1 2 19.] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression. 2 X H in. [Ixxx. 9.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In tightly-fitting dress, pointed
head-dress, long mantle, the r. h. laid on the breast, in the 1. h.
a falcon held on the wrist by the jesses. Standing,
.... SIGILL' • ISABCL ■GOMITISSe • P6MBROC • VXORIS •
WILLI â– MAR6SCA . . .
Alizia Mauduit, [of London, zvidotv of William the
Chamberlain, son of Fulcred Dives, of London.]
6683. {Temp. Rich. I.] Dark-green : Jnjured, imperfect.
About 2:) X 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 7.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress girded at the
waist, long maunches, plaited hair, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
Standing.
SIGILLVM AL € MAVD . . T.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 393
Milisenta de Monte Alto, \ividow, of Bar by, co. Northt!\
\(iaii. c/ William de Cantilupe, 2nd wife of
]ow^ I'lV. W.0^1 .wrr , senesclial of Chester^
6684. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine, very imperfect.
1 J X I. App. by a green silk plaited cord. [L. F. C.
viii. lO.]
For description see next seal, No. 6684*.
IS6NTe • D6 MONT6
6684*. Plaster cast from a fine impression, slightly chipped.
[Lxxxvii. 42.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, fur cloak, in each
hand a shield of arms. Standing on a carved corbel. Arms :
r. h. a lion rampant, MoXTALT ; 1. h. three leopards' heads
jessants-de-lis, CantilupE. In the field on each side a wavy
sprig of foliage.
S' MILISeNTe • [De] MONT6 ALTO.
The letters A L in Alto are conjoined.
Cf. Ormerod, Hist. 0/ Cheshire, voL i., p. 55.
Dionisia de Monte Canisy, [Doi/iina de Anestj>, co. Surr.,
ob. A.D. 13 13.]
6685. [Late 1 3th cent.] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
If X i| in. [Ixxx. 14.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In tightly-fitting dress, fur-lined
mantle, flat head-dress, in the r. h. a shield of arms. Standing
on a carved corbel. Arms : three escutcheons vaire, two and
one. Below the shield a squirrel ; on the r. in the field a
cinquefoil and a lion passant.
V.£^ S'. D10NISI6 : DG : MONTG CANISY.
Beaded border.
Cf. Manning and Bray, History of Surrey, vol. ii., p. 268.
Alianora, Comitissa Leycestrie, \dau. of King Jolm ;
Countess of Pembroke and Leicester; widow of
Simon de MontfoRT, Earl of Leicester, who ob. K.V>. 1264.]
6686. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2^ x i^ in.
[Ix.xx. 18.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In long dress, mantle, flat head-
dress, at her feet a small dog. Standing on a carved corbel.
On the r. a branching tree, on which is a shield of arms : a
lion rampant queue fourchde, MOXTFORT.
SIGILLVM ; ALIAN0R6 ; C0MITISS6 ; L6YC6STRI6.
Beaded borders.
394 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Johanna, [luic/ozu ofD. Richard de Mundevile,
of Thornboroiigh, co. Buck^
6687. [a.D. 1263.] Dark-green : well preserved. i|xifin.
[Harl. ch. 86 A. 26.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, cloak, flat head-dress,
on the 1. h. a hawk. Standing on a platform.
ft 16 SV set A AMI L6L.
Dame Nichola de Mundevile.
6688. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\\Y.-~ in. [Ixxx. 93.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In long dress, flat head-dress,
in the r. h. a falcon by the jesses, in the 1. hand a shield of
arms. Standing on a pedestal or cushion. Arms : a fret,
Mundevile, debruised by a fess.
e S' DAMe NIGH De MVNDeVIL6
The n's are reversed.
Agnes ete. {or Agnes de Muntpinsun P of co. Norf^
6689. [12th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
2-1- X If in. [Ixxx. 91.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In tightly-fitting dress, having
a long bag maunch attached to each wrist, in the r. h. a branch
or sceptre, in the 1. h. an uncertain object. Standing.
S: SIGILLVM X AGNGT 6X6.
Agnes, dau. and heir of Ralph Fucatus, was wife of Fulk de
Munpinzun, cf. Blometield, History of Xorfolk, vol. x., p. 335. She or
another of the same name also appears in Liber Niger Scaccarii, vol. i.,
p. 24.5, as a subtenant of Rob. de Valoniis in Hertfordshire.
[Dame] Margareta de Nevyle, [of London^
6690. [a.D. 1315.] Bronze-green : fine originally, but
fragmentary. About if X i^ '"â– [L. F. C. xxiii. 16.]
Pointed oval. In dress with heraldic bearings, viz., three
lions passant in pale, fur cloak, head-dress. Standing. In
the field on each side a shield of arms, suspended from a tree
by a strap : r. a lion rampant, 1. three lions passant in pale.
S' MARGA
6691. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxx. 32.]
This shows the feet of the lady resting on a hound couchant,
and in her 1. h. a small lap-dog.
S' MARGARexe De NeVYL6.
Beaded borders.
Engr. in Drummond, Hist, of Nohle Families, Neville, p. 7.
Juliana, [widuzv tf/ Richard de Norton, of Long Itcldugton,
CO. Wariv?^
6692. [a.D. 1344.] Light-brown, uncolourcd. i! X i in.
[Add. ch. 21,451.]
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 395
Pointed oval. In the hands a brachet or lap-dog. Standing
on corbel. In the field on each side a shield of arms, the
armorial bearings very indistinct : r. vaire, a bend (?).
« 16 SV SeL DAMOR L€L.
Pernila, fil. Alfre[de] Parve, \i.e. Petronilla, dan. of
Alfreda rAR\A, (/ Bcrkliaiiipstcad, co. Jlcris.]
6693. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green: fine. I^ X i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 86 B. 5.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In long dress, in the r. h. a fleur-
de-lis, the 1. h. on the hip.
e= SIGILL' ■PERNILE • FILIE : ALFRE . PARVE.
The letter X reversed.
6694. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 219.]
Agnes de Perecy, \of Great Steeping, co. Line.]
6695. \Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine, chipped. If X i in.
[Harl. ch. 54 G. 12.]
Pointed oval. In dress charged with the following armorial
bearings : billette a fess dancettee. In each hand the strap
of a shield of arms : 1. a saltire, r. five fusils in fess, PERCY.
Standing on a carved corbel.
SIGILL' AGNGTIS D6 PGReCY.
The letters NE conjoined.
6696. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 220.]
Petronilla, \dau. ^/Andrew Brunstake.]
6697. [ 1 2th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2 y. \\ in. [Ixxviii. 49.]
Pointed oval. In girded dress, in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis on
a long stem. Standing.
©SIGILLV P6TRONILLe.
Sibilla de Plugenet.
6698. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
If X i-i in. [Ixxviii. 86.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In a long queue of hair, tightly-
fitting dress with pleated skirt, a fleur-de-lis on a long stalk
in the r. h. Standing.
«! SIGILLVM : SIBILLG 06 PLVGGNeX.
Cf. Sibilla uxor Alani Plukenet, Ijiq. p. mart., temp. Edw. III., vol. ii.
p. 181.
Beatricia de Pok'lingt', {wife of ROBERT de Percy, Miles,
of Snlton-npoH-Derwent, co. York.]
6699. [A.D. 1317.] Red. | in. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 18.]
To the 1. Kneeling in prayer, with a demi-angel before
396 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
her, issuing from the outer border of the legend, touching
her hands.
S' B6ATCie D' POKLINGT'.
Margareta, Comitissa Wifitouice, [zvidoiv of Saer de
QUINCY, 1st Earl of Wincliester, and dan. of
Robert, Earl of Leic£ster.'\
6700. [circ. A.D. 1220.] Green : originally fine, very im-
perfect. About 3i X 2 in. when perfect. [Marl. ch. 112
C. 27.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress, charged
with the following armorial bearings : masculy, OUI^'CY ; fur
cloak, flat head-dress. In the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
Above her head a round - arched doorway, elaborately
masoned and embattled, the centre point charged with a
cinquefoil in allusion to the paternal arms of Bellomont.
The doorway is supported, on the r. h. side only, by a
masoned jamb or tower. On the 1. a wavy tree with trefoiled
foliage and spikes of flowers, with two shields of arms sus-
pended from it. The upper shield : seven mascles, three,
three, and one, OuiNCY ; the lower shield : a fess betw. two
chevrons, FiTZ WALTER .' In the field on the r. an estoile of
six points.
GILL OMITISS6 : W
Cf. H.irl. ch. 55 B. 5.
6701. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 28L]
Helewisa, fil. Albredse Reding, [or Helewisa Blundt.]
6702. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped im-
pression. If X li in. [Ixxviii. 33.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In girdled dress and mantle, in
the I. h. a fleur-de lis, the r. h. on the breast. Standing.
S' H€L€WISe • FIL' • ALBR6D6 • RODING . . .
Desirea, fil. Ernaldi RuflB.
6703. [a.d. 1204.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i| X I in. [Ixxix. 3.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled dress, flat head-dress,
in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis on a long stem. Standing,
fi: S' DesiRee fiu crnaldi rvffi.
Aliz de Rumeli, [.'ROMELY, of Skiptoii-in-Craven,
CO. York?\
6704. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. 2 X i-J in. [Ixx.xi. 42.]
Pointed oval. In tigluly-fitting dress, long hair or head-
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 397
dress, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis on a long stalk, the 1. h. resting
on the hip. On her breast a large cinciuefoil. Standing.
S: SIGILLVM IZ DE RVMELL
Matildis, [//. HuG. DE Diva, vid. D. Saher] de Sancto
Andrea \of Holdenby, co. Northt^
6705. [c-irc. A.D. 1270.] Green: fine, well preserved.
If X I in. [Add. ch. 21,896.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, flat head-dress, in the r. h. a
fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h. a large shield of arms. Standing on a
corbel. Arms : seven mascles, three, three, and one, a label
of four points, St. Andrew.
^ S' MATILDIS : De : SANCTO : ANDRGA.
Beaded borders.
Matillis, [fil. SiMONis] de Sancto Licio, [0/ co. Essex
a)td London, -djife 0/ (i) ROB. Ji/. RiCARDi, and (2) of
S. DE Quincl]
6706. \Teinp. Hen. II.] Light-green : imperfect, indistinct ;
app. by a woven bobbin with damasked pattern of various
colours. [Harl. ch. 55 G. 9.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress with long
maunches, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Cott. ch. xi. 25.
Maria de Sancto Paulo, \dau. of Q,v,\ de Chastillon,
Cointe de St. Pol ; yd wife of Aymer de Valence,
2Jid Earl of Pembroke.^
6707. [(?;//(? A.D. 1347.] Plaster casts from very fine im-
pression. 3-rs- X H in- [Ixxxi. 46, 47.]
0. Pointed oval. Full-face. In long dress, mantle, head-
dress, wimple, the hands crossed in front. Standing on an
elaborately carved corbel of foliage, in a carved niche, with
trefoiled canopy enriched with tabernacle work at the top and
sides. At each side, on the window tracery, a shield of arms :
r. Valence, 1. Chastillon. Background of the niche and
lower part of the field diapered lozcngy.
i». !«. S' MARie oe SCO PAVLO COMITISSG P6MBR0CH'
DN6 D' W6YS' D' MONTIGNAC CT D' BGLLAC. /« *<
R. A small round counterseal. i-J^ in. Within a very
claboratel)' carved and traced gothic triangle, enclosing a six-
foil betw. three small countersunk circles and quatrefoiled, a
.shield of arms : per pale, de.r. VALENCE, sin. CHASTILLON.
The triangle is flanked on each side with a large six-foil betw.
two small quatrefoiled circles. In each si.x-foil, a circular
398 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
shield of arms: (i) ENGLAND, and (2) FRANCE (ANCIENT),
for Henry III., her great-grandfather; (3) Chequy, a canton
ermine.
iS S' MARie De S6YN POVL COMITISSe pe . . . . Hie.
See No. 6490.
Agnes, [ividoia of D. Robert] de Sandcroft, [H/i'/es,
of Sandcroft, co. Siiff.^
6708. [a.D. 1301.] Dark-green: a fragment. About
I X -- in. when perfect. [L. F. C. i. 26.]
Oval. In tightly-fitting dress charged with armorial bear-
ings : two chevrons (.''), in the r. h. a shield of arms : a saltire ;
in the 1. h. a pierced mullet. Standing.
© FT.
Beaded borders.
Dame Laura, \or Loretta] de Sanford,
\in Great Hormead, co. Hertf.'\
6709. [T'l?;;//. Hen. III.] Light-brown : cracked, the points
wanting. About i| X i-g- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50
C. 17.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, cloak,
head-dress, in the 1. hand a shield of arms (indistinct), the
r. h. on the breast. Standing.
SIGILL' LAVRe : D6 : SANFORD.
6710. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 285.]
Alicia, [ci7/f of Arnulf le SauuaGE, of Stambridge,
CO. Essex.]
6711. [ci/r. a.D. 1233.] Dark-green: fine, fragmentary.
About li X I in. when perfect. App. by a woven cord of
plaited threads. [Harl. ch. 55 G. 21.]
Pointed oval. In dress, cloak, in the 1. h. a lily flower.
Standing.
LICI6
Christina de S[eg]rave, [dau. of HUGH DE Plessets, Miles,
zi'ifc of John de Segrave,
afterwards '^tli Baron de Segravc?\
6712. [a.D. 1280.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
i| X ^ in. [Ixxxi. 49.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled dress, mantle, head-
dress, wimple, in the 1. h., by the strap, a shield of arms.
Standing on a corbel. Arms : a lion rampant, SegrAVE.
In the field on the 1. a shield of arms on a tree : a lion
rampant, queue fourchee, Segrave.
. S De • s . . RAVe.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 399
Ismania La Sor, [widow of John Le Sor, Miles,
Lord of Sheunington, co. Gloiic.'\
6713. {Tevip. Hen. III. or Edw. I.] Green : fine, frag-
mentary. About i^ X f in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 52.]
Oval. In long dress charged with armorial bearings :
chequy. In the r. h. a hawk and a fleur-de-lis. Standing on
a carved corbel. In the field on the r. a squirrel.
LA SOR . .
Matildis de Stafford, \of Ted-lanetorp, co. .']
6714. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown: a fragment. About
2\ X li in. when perfect. [Had. ch. 56 E. 2.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly- fitting dress and long
maunches, an uncertain object in the r. h. Standing.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Harl. ch. 56 G. 2, 3 (late 12th cent.).
Milisenta de Sta[fford, dan. and heiress of
Robert de Stafford, and wife of
Hervi Bogot, of Coates, co. Glouc.']
6715. [Early 13th cent.] Creamy- white, with yellowish-
brown varnish : archaic style, imperfect. About l^ X l^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 E. 54.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, with narrow waistband,
long tight dress, sash, long hair or head-dress, on the r. wrist
a hawk.
LWM . MIL . . eNT6 : D6 : STA ....
Baker, Hist. 0/ Aortht., i. 532.
Rameta de Staunford.
6716. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at the top. About if X -fV in- [Ix.xx. 84.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In girdled dress, cloak, flat head-
dress, the r. h. laid on the breast, in the 1. h. a falcon held on
the wrist by the jesses. Standing on a cai-vcd corbel. In the
field, on each side, three fleurs-de-lis, perhaps in allusion to the
arms of one of the families of STAMFORD, viz. a fess wavy
between three fleurs-de-lis.
S' RAMGTG » De : STAVNFORD.
Perunel de Statun.
6717. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2 in. [Ixx.x. 94.]
To the r. In veil or head-dress, and long maunches, on the
1. wrist a falcon by the jesses. Standing.
* SIGILL P6RVN6L DG STATVN.
The letters S, G, E, N, and D, reversed.
400 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Isbella [de Patissille, dan. of John] de
Staynesgreve, [of W'aterholiii, co. York^
6718. Yfciiip. Hen. III.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indis-
tinct. I X f in. [Harl. ch. 112 C. 6.]
Oval. In tightly-fitting dress, fur cloak, flat head-dress.
Standing on a carved corbel betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
ISBCLLe : D6 : ST AV6.
Johanna de Stutevile, \ividow of (i) HUGH Wake,
(2) of Hugh Le Bigod, of Hessle, co. York^
6719. [A.D. 1265-1275.] Red: originally fine, now very
imperfect. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxix. 63.]
To the 1. In loosely-fitting cloak, head-dress, gloves. In
the r. h. a goad, in the 1. h. a shield of arms : barruly. Horse
with ornamental breastband and fringed saddle.
6VIL . . .
Beaded borders.
6720. Sulph. ca.st. [D.C., E. 271.]
Agnes, {wife of Philip de Croili, and dan. of Gislebert]
de Truleriis, [of Headley, co. Siirr?\
6721. [7'««/'. Rich. I.] Dark-green, mottled: indistinct;
app. by an ornamental cord of diapered taffeta. 2-i- X H ''■>•
[Add. ch. 5526.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In long dress, flat head-dress,
and maunches, in the r. h. an indistinct object, the 1. h. on the
hip. Standing.
© SIGILL' ■AGNGTIS • DG TRVLGRIIS.
6722. Pale-green : very imperfect, 1. h. side wanting.
[Add. ch. 5527.]
Petronilla, \ioidow of Symon] de Turvile, of Helmedon,
CO. Northt.]
6723. {Temp. Hen. III.] Green, mottled : fine. i| x i in.
[Harl. ch. 86 F. 6.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In dress girdled at waist, fur
cloak, flat head-dress, in the 1. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lize, in the
r. h., on the breast, a bird rising, or a branch. Standing,
tg: SIGILL' P6TRONILL6 DG TVRVILC :
6724. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 284.]
Dame Ramette La Tyeyze.
6725. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
; X l\ in. [Ixxxi. 2.]
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 40I
Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled robe, fur-lined mantle,
flat cap or head-dress, wimple, the hair curled at the sides,
the r. h. laid on the breast ; in the 1. h. a falcon rising, held
by the jesses. Standing on a corbel.
«: DAMG RAMSTTe • LA TYCYZe.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Dugdale, Baronage, \ol. ii., p. 21.
Agnes de Vescy, [dan. of William de Ferrers,
Earl cf Derby ; and 2>id wife of EUSTACE DE Vescv,
^th Baron, ob. A.D. 12 16.]
6726. Plaster cast from fine but very imperfect seal.
About 24 X \\ in. when perfect. [Ixxxi. 16, 17.]
0. Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled dress, fur-lined
mantle, flat head-dress, in the r. h. a shield of arms : a cross
flory, Vescy. Standing on a carved corbel. On the L, in
the field, a shield of arms : vaire, Ferrars. Above her head
a semicircular canopj', with embattled carving. On each side,
in the field, an elegantly designed wavy scroll of foliage and
flowers.
I A S * D6
R. On a branching tree, a shield of arms hung by a strap,
Vescy. Below this another shield of arms, three garbs, two
and one, CHESTER. The branch on the 1. h. side destroyed ;
on that on the r. h. side a similar shield of arms : a lion
rampant, contourne, Mareschal.
IBUNT : P
Beaded borders.
Dame Isabella [de Beaumont, zvidoiv of Sir John]
de Vescy, Senior, of Scorby, co. York.
G121. [a.D. 1289-13U.] Red: fine originally, very im-
perfect. About 24- X i-g- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 I. 48.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In flowing dress, fur cloak, in the
r. h. a shield of arms : a cross, Vescv ; the 1. h. on the breast,
holding a jewelled pendant suspended round the neck.
Standing. In the field on the r. a shield of arms : a lion
rampant, BEAUMONT. In the field on each side an oak
sapling.
SI ... L Le D c . . . .
Beaded borders.
Cf. Harl. ch. 54 G. 19, .A.D. 1299 ; and 45 I. 38.
6728. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 615.]
VOL. n. 2 D
402 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alianora [de Vitrei, daii. r?/T[i<REL DE Maixers,
wife of William d'Evereux,
Earl of Salisbury'], Countess of Salisbury.
6729. [a.d. 1222.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2\ X 14 in. when perfect. [Ixxviii. 94.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, head-dress and cloak.
Standing, turned slightly to the left, on a platform. In the
r. h. a fleur-de-lis. The 1. h. lifted before the breast. In the
field on the r. a quatrefoil.
LVM : ALieNOR . . . MITISS6 D6 SALESBIR . .
Isabella, Countess of Warenne, \dau. of WILLIAM DE
Warexne, yd Earl ; ivife of Hamelin Plantagenet.]
6730. [a.d. 1163-1198.] Creamy-white: originally fine,
very indistinct and imperfect ; app. by cords of damasked
bobbin, various colours. About 3^ X 2 in. [Harl. ch.
43 C. 15-]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting head-dress, girdle, mantle,
coronet, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h. some indistinct
charges. Standing.
Legend destroyed.
6731. [Late I2th cent.] Pale green: imperfect in places.
[Add. ch. 24,634.]
This impression shows the mantle, fleur-de-lis, and hawk
held in the 1. h. by the jesses, very distinctly.
OMITISS 6T • MO
Gundreia de Warenne, \of Fakeiikam, co. 5///f!]
6732. [a.d. 1200-1225.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indis-
tinct. About 2 X li in- App. by a woven bobbin of diapered
stuff. [Harl. ch. 57 E. 24.]
Pointed oval. To the r. On the 1. h. a hawk, in the r. h. a
branch. Standing.
De
Sarra, fil. Ricardi de Warw . . . , \wife of SiMON, son of
GlLKERT DE HALTON, CO. Li7lC.'\
6733. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
If X 1 1 in. [Hi. 18.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In flowing dress, in each hand an
ornamental flower. Standing on a corbel.
© SIGILL' SARR6 FILie RICARDI De WARW....
The letters AR in Sarre, Ricardi, and Wanv..., are
conjoined.
FIGURES OF NOULE AND OTHER LADIES. 4IO3
Alicia de Watervile, [zvidoiu of William de Bandun,
Clerk, vf Beddington, co. Sun:]
6734. [post A.D. 1228.] Dark-green : fine. H X i in.
[Add. ch. 23,018.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, witli long dress and
maunches, in 1. h. a fleur-de-lis.
C': S ALICie D' WATGRVILe.
Cf. Lansd. ch. 409.
[Deonisia Watevile.]
S,-a/ used by ROGER IJ1£ Feldrkgge, of Howe, [co. Norf]
6735. [a.D. 1391 or 1392.] Green : i-J^- x -j J in. [L.F.C.,
I. 24.]
Oval. In loosely-fitting dress, head-dress, in each hand a
shield of arms. Standing on a platform. Arms : r. h. three
chevrons, Wateville, 1. h. an eagle displayed.
» S' DeONISie WATeWILG.
Mahalt de Watevila, [widoiu of Dreu Poer, of Colesbouni,
CO. G/ouc]
6736. [Early Hen. II.] Red: indistinct in places.
2| X I'f in. [Add. ch. 20,394.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, mitre-shaped cap, in
the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis, the r. h. on the hip. Standing.
SIGILLVM MA[H1ALT DG WATGVILA.
Deonisia, f/. Willelmi Le Well'.
6737. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i.|- X i| in. [Ixxix. 89.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress, with long
cloak. In her r. h. a branch of flowers. Standing on a corbel.
© S' D60N1SI .... Lie WILLI L6 WGLL'.
6738. Plaster cast from an indistinct and imperfect im-
pression. [Ixxi.K. 18.]
5? S' Deo LL'I L6 WeLL.
[Sibbilla de Worth.]
Seals used by WiLLiAM and Agxes Hoog, of Winchelsea,
CO. Suss.
6739. [a.D. 1364.] Red: injured. About ^ X ^ in. when
perfect [Add. ch. 20,186.]
Oval. To the r. On the 1. h. a hawk. .Standing.
» S' SIBBILL' ■D' • WORTH'.
6740. Another. [.Add. ch. 20,186.]
2 D 2
404 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alicia, fil. Philippi de Ykamme, \or Alice de
WiNCHELSEA.]
6741. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
14 X i in. [Ixxxi. 26.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In girdled dress, mantle, fiat
head-dress, the r. h. on the breast, in the 1. h. a falcon held by
the jesses. Standing on a carved corbel.
J8 S' ALICie • FIL' . PHILIPPI ■DG • YKAMMS.
Beaded borders.
Dame Ela, or Eleina de la Zouche, \dau. of Roger DE
QUINCI, Earl of Wincliester, wife of Alan, Lord La Zotiche
of As/iby].
6742. [circ. A.D. 1298.] Sulph. cast, tinted red : from fine
impression. IJ X i-j- in. [xlvii. 1198.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, fur cloak, flat head-
dress, in each hand a shield of arms. Standing on a carved
corbel. Arms : r. ten bezants, four, three, two, and one,
La Zouche, 1. a cinquefoil, Fitz-Parxell, of Leicester.
* SIGIL' DNe eLG IN6 (or DNG) LA ZOCHe.
Laing's Suppl. Catal. of Scottish Seals, No. 609.
6743. Pla.ster cast. [Ixxxi. 29.]
Uncertain Seals.
6744. [Early 14th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impres-
sion, li X ^ in. [D.C., F. 617.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, a hawk on the 1. h. Standing.
» 16 SV S6L A AMI LGL.
6745. [14th cent.] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax, from a matrix. i|- in. [xxxiv. 79.]
In long dress, head-dress, in each hand a shield of arms.
Standing. Arms : r. h. three cocks, two and one, those in
chief combatant or respcctant ; 1. h. a church.
w sovrabla * De vs olgr *
Inner border beaded.
6746. Another, black, [xxxiv. 79 k.]
6747. Another, red. [xxxv. 49.]
6748. Another, red. [xlvii. 2417.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 579.
HERALDIC SEALS.
Seal used by Ricliard Champernowne, Esq.
6749. [A.D. 1584 or 1594.] Red. f x -j^- in. [Harl. ch.
17 G. 3.]
Oval : a lion rampant, collared and chained, the end of the
chain ringed, betw. the initial letters I. A.
Cabled border.
Richard Abberbury, of Nezvbioy, eo. Berks, Gentl.
6750. [A.D. 1473.] Red: imperfect, i in. [Add. ch.
15,764.]
A shield of arms : a fess embattled, AbbeRBURY. Upon
a branching tree.
Stgilltt rirarUt atbrriui)).
Isabella, ividoit: of Ricliard Abbot, Tailor,
of Carshalton, eo. Siirr.
6751. [a.D. 1362.] Red: fine, chipped at the lower part.
I X ^ in. [Add. ch. 23,388.]
Oval : Our Lord crucified on a cross raguly. Betw. two
wavy rose-trees, each bearing four flowers. Below is a
square headed niche, with carved round-headed arch, con-
taining a shield of arms : three animals of uncertain kind,
passant, two and one, within a bordure compony. All within
a carved gothic rosace or panel with eight cuspcd points.
HEC • PRO : TG GIOR : CAVG : TIBI.
Beaded border.
6752. Another ; fragmentarj-. [Add. ch. 23,382.]
Lady Johanna de Abernun, ividoiu (5/"Ingeram de
Ai;ERXU.\, of a I bury, eo. Sur/:
6753. [a.D. 1235-1236.] Discoloured white: edge chipped.
I ; in. [Add. ch. 5562.]
A fleur-de-lis, betw. two small shields of arms : a chevrun
4o5 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
betw. three indistinct charges. Cf. the arms of JOHN DE
AbbeRNUN, Add. ch. 5543.
+ S' lOHANNE De AB' NVN.
The n's are reversed.
John de Abbernun, of Stoke UAberuon, co. Sun:
6754. [Late Hen. III.] Green: fine, i in. [Add. ch.
5543-]
A shield of arms : a chevron. Aberxon.
+ S' lOHANNlS D' AVBERNOVN.
Beaded borders.
William Dabernoun, of Stoke Dabernon, co. Sitrr., Kut.
6755. [a.D. 1351.] Green: fine. -| in. [Add. ch. 5603.]
Within a carved gothic panel, finely traced, a shield of
_arms : a chevron, in chief a label of three points (?), Daber-
NON. Above the shield the legend : —
WILL'S.
John Abindone.
6756. [A. n. 1343.] Plaster cast from fine impression. -^ in.
[Lx.xxii._3.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a che\Ton three cushions (.')
Within a carved and traced gothic six-foil.
S5SIGILL' + lOH'IS + ABINDONE. (?)
Thomas Dabitott, of Ridmarley Dabitott, co. Wore.
&lbl. [a.D. 1644.] Red: en placard. Imperfect, i X ^ in.
[Add. ch. 24,800.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, three roundlcs counter-
changed, Dabitott. Above the shield the legend : —
DABITOT.
Cabled border.
Another Seal.
6758. [a.D. 1650.] 'R.cd : en placard. Imperfect. J- X ; in.
[Add. ch. 24,80 l]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, three roimdles counter-
changed, Dabitot. Legend in the field : —
DE AB TOT.
Beaded border.
Robert de Acastris, or Acastre, of Kneeton, co. Nott.
6759. [Hen. HI.] Green: fine, with the mark of the
handle at the top, and raised rim chipped. i-^V in. [llarl.
ch. 45 B. 4.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 407
A shield of arms: ermine? a chief.
+ S' ROB6RTI : 06 : ACASTRIS. (sfc)
6760. Sulph. cast, of No. 6759. [D.C., E. 369.]
Joseph Le Katur, or Acatur.
6761. [a.d. 1286-7.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
injured in parts, i-^ in. [xcii. 50.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline betw. four cranes.
it : S' lOSEPH LE ACATVR.
Beaded borders.
Jonathan Aeklom, of Bawtry, co. York, Esq.
6762. [a.d. 171 1.] Red: en placard on a label, f X 4 in.
[Add. ch. 29,597.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a maunch within a bordure
of eight cinquefoils in orle, AcUY.M. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, a cinquefoil.
6763. [a.d. 171 1.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,598.]
John de Acton, son of Odo de Acton,
of Bristol, CO. Glouc.
6764. [a.d. 136L] Red: very imperfect. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 B. 8.]
A shield (of arms ?) : three estoiles, two and one, on the
chief and base points a cross pattee. Betw. three sprigs :
and above the shield, the initial letters e. 1.
6 6R TIS.(?)
Richard de Actona.
6765. [13th or early 14th cent.] Red: fine, detached
from a charter, fin. [xx.xvi. 115.]
A shield of arms^ : quarterly per fess indented, in the first
quarter an estoile, ACTOX. The first and fourth quarters are
finely diapered lozengy. Above the shield the initial letters
R.6. enclosed in small cusps.
S RICARDI D6 ACTONA.
Richard de Actone.
6766. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [l.v.x.xii. 3.]
A shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented, in the first
quarter a mullet for difference. Betw. two small slipped
flowers. Within a carved gothic panel of two interlaced si.x-
foils.
» SIGILLVM ; RICARDI : DE : ACT0N6.
408 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Adderley, of Derby, co. Derb., Gentl.
QlQl. [a.d. 1694.] Red: en placard <:>x\ 3. \?iO<t\. Imperfect
at the bottom, f x | in. [Woll. ch. xii. 40.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend three mascles. Crest,
on a helmet and mantling, on a chapcau, turned up ermine, a
stork, Adderley.
Beaded border.
Henry Adis, al. Adys, of Westminster, Esq.
6768. [a.d. 1625.] Red: imperfect, a X |- in. [Add.
ch. 6004.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., erm., on a fess
three lions rampant ; sin., a fleur-de-lis.
Another Seal.
6769. [A.D. 1631.] Red: fine. | in. [Add. ch. 6008.]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three
crosses pattees, Adls.
Adolphus-Frederic, D?ike of Cambridge.
See Cambridge, D»ke of
Charles Agard, of Fostoti, co. Derby, Esq.
^11Q>. [A.D. 1661.] Red: indistinct. ^ x -i- in. [Add.
ch. 19,434-]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a che\Ton (en-
grailed ?) betw. three (boars' heads .'') Agard ; 2, 3, indistinct,
perhaps HUXDERHILL and MiDDLEMORE. Cf. Egerton MS.
996, f. 60. Crest on a wreath, a bugle-horn, stringed and
garnished.
Beaded border.
Agard, arms of.
See Roger Hagarthe.
Richard Aghton, of Mntford, co. Stiff.
6771. A.D. 1429. Red : fine, now fragmentary. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 M. g.]
A shield of arms, couche : three garbs, AlGHTON. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, destroyed.
Legend on a ribbon, very fragmentarj-.
ag
6772. [a.d. 1429.1 Red: cracked and imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 43 I. 50.J
HERALDIC SEALS. 409
This impression shows the crest, a dexter hand erased,
holding up a garb.
S' RICARDI AGHTON.
6773. Sulph. cast from No. 6772, before it was rendered
so imperfect. [D.C., G. 182.]
Thomas de Agnis, or Aygneus, of ChalfoiU St. Giles
and St. Peter, CO. Buck.
6774. [a.D. 1286.] Mottled green. -Jin. [Harl. ch. 84
G. 48.]
A shield of arms : three lambs, statant, two and one.
Above the shield a looped strap.
Ss S' THOME DE AGNIS.
6775. Sulph. cast from No. 6774. [D.C., E. 424.]
William, so>i of Ingram Agvillun, of Cathwait,
CO. York, E. R.
GllG. \Temp. Joh.] Pale green : originally fine, now
fragmentar)'. About i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,553.]
A shield of arms : quarterl\\
IGILL' Wl
James Ainsworthe, al. Aynesworth, son (t/" Richard,
of Sonthivark, co. Surr.
6777. [a.D. 1596.] Wafer: en placard, the paper of the
deed folded over. |- in. [Harl. ch. •/6 A. 22.]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, chevronelly,
2, 3, 4, indistinct.
Robert Aischeleghe, of Hilperton, co. Wilts.
GillQ. [.V.D. 1405.] Red : impression from a chased ring,
i X T^, in. [Add. ch. 5688.]
Oblong octagonal : a shield of arms : a fess within an
engrailed bordure bezantee. Within an invecked border.
Robert de Aisshefeld,
of Little Haiigli Manor, Livermcre, co. Suff.
^ITd. [.\.D. 1382.] Red : fine, chipped, i in. [Harl. ch.
45 G. 61.]
A shield of arms : a fess engrailed betw. three fleurs-de-lis,
ASHKIELD, suspended by a loop or strap from a lion's face.
Within a carved gothic panel.
:5tgiU' : [r]obfrtt : Dc : atSBijrfflD.
6780. Sulph. cast from Xo. 6779. [D.C., F. 53S.]
6781. [A.D. 1394.] Bright red: fine. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 27.]
Sigiir : lobrift : Or : atSBf)rfrHJ.
4IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6782. Sulph. cast from No. 6781. [D.C., F. 590.]
6783. [a.D. 139S.] Red: indistinct. [Had. ch. 45 D. 28.]
John Akehurst, of Crawley in Warbleton, co. Suss., Gentl.
6784. [a.]). 1659.] Rod: injured by pressure, indistinct,
f X -i- in. [Add. ch. 30,170.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex. three fleurs-de-
lis?; sin., uncertain. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, a
fleur-de-lis ?
John de Akeny.
6785. [A.D. 1367.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxv. 14.]
A shield of arms : a cross betw. four lions rampant,
Akenev. Betw. three roses. Within a carved and pointed
gothic quatrefoil ornamented with small ball-flowers along
the inner edges.
W • S' • * lOHANNIS : * D6 : « : AKENY.
Richard de Aketon 9
6786. [a.D. 1330.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
-I in. [Ixxxii. 4.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a lion rampant. Suspended by
a strap from a hook. Within a pointed gothic panel.
S' R[ICA]RDI D' ACTO . . . (0
Beaded border.
Aunays, dan. ^/Thonl\s Alayn, of Wakefield, co. York.
6787. [a.D. 1353.] White: a fragment. [Harl. ch. 55 G.
26.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised (?). Over the shield a
loop or strap.
Legend indistinct.
CA . . .
William Alanby, of Combwell Manor, co. Kent, Gentl.
6788. [a.D. 15-4.] Red. fin. [Harl. ch. 79 F. 10.]
A shield of arms : a chevron c;igrailcd, Alenby.
# SIGILLA + AD Ss ARMA + A.
Cabled border.
Thomas de Alba . . aria.
Seal used by John Hope or Matilda, his wife,
of Froine, co. Somerset.
6789. [A.D. 1373.] Red: good, chipped. Jin. [Harl,
ch. 76 li. 3.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 4I I
A shield of arms : three (griffins' ?) heads erased, over all a
bendlet.
S' TH0M6 DG ALBA . . ARIA.
William de Albinggetone, of co. Cambridge, Kut.
6790. [a.D. 1255-6.] Green, f x f in. [Add. ch. 6293.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three eagles displayed,
Abbin'GTON and Abington.
Cf. HarL ch. 1 1 1 E. 44.
Ellas Daubeneye, of Tzuigivorth, co. Clone.
6791. [a.D. 1344-] Mottled green : fine, i x i in. [Add,
ch. 6028.]
Oval : within a cusped gothic rosette or bordure, carved,
of eight cusps or points, and suspended by a strap from a
tree of three branches, a shield of arms : three helmets, two
and one.
!» SIGILLVM * €L1€ * DAVBGNY !? « C.
Giles Dawbney, Kut., Lord Dawbney, a}id Reginald
Bray, Knt., Justices in Eyre of all the forests, etc.,
citra Trenthaui.
Official Seal.*
6792. [a.D. 1497.] Green : fine, very imperfect. About
li in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,399.]
A stag's head cabossed, supporting betw. the attires a large
shield of arms : per pale, dc.v., four fusils in fess, Daubnlv â–
si)t., a chevron betw. three eagles' legs erased, Bray.
[5tgtUu]m : .fFusttrianor :
Cabled border.
Philip de Aubigne, or Albynico, of co. Line, Knt.
6793. [a.D. 1292.] Light brown : indistinct. Jin. [Harl.
ch. 44 H. 4.]
A shield of arms : four fusils in fcss, in chief a label of
three points, Daubnev.
+ S' : PHILIP : D6 : AVBIGN6 :
Beaded borders.
Philip de Albiniaco, [? yd Baron Daubeney, ob. A.D. 1293.]
6794. [^leinp. Hen. III.] Green: very fine, slightly
chipped. App. by a faded red woven cord. IJ in. [Harl.
ch. 83 A. 19.]
Four fusils in fess, betw. a cross pattee fitchee in chief, and
* This seal should precede No. 1005, in vol. i., p. iz'-j.
412 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a pierced cinquefoil in base. This device is of considerable
interest for its allusion to the arms : — four fusils in fess, — for
Daubnev.
>i> SIGILL' : PHILIPPI : DG : ALBINIACO.
Beaded borders.
Ysobella, relict of Ranulf de Albo-Monasterio,
of Exe Manor, co. Devon.
6795. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green : shrivelled. I in. [Add.
ch. 29,032.]
A shield of arms : three round buckles, two and one.
Be
Roger Albryghton, Clerk, [of LondonI]
6796. [a.D. 1404.] Red : fine, sharp, very imperfect.
i in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 10.]
A shield of arms : per pale, two lions rampant, queue
fourchee, in fess, in chief three escallops. Suspended by a
loop from a tree, within a finely carved gothic jxincl.
5' /« rogcri «< albr ........
Cf. Had. ch. 55 H. 3.
6797. Sulph. cast from No. 6796. [D.C., G. no.]
6798. [a.D. 1404.] Red : fine but fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 47 B. 14.]
allirijgijton.
William de Aldeburghe,
of Kirkby Ovcrbloiv Manor, co. York., Knt.
6799. [a.D. 1363.] Rcd:veryfine. liin. [Add. ch. 831 1.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a finely carved
and traced gothic pointed cinquefoil and bctw. two leaves,
slipped.
A ;itgiUujn : toillflmi : He : alOcimrgij' : imlttts.
The letters DE in dc Aldcbnrgli are conjoined.
Beaded border.
6800. [a.D. 1368.] Red: fine but fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 26,770.]
Legend wanting.
Elizabet, 'ivife c/Willl^m DE Aldeburcil
6801. [a.D. 1368.] Red: fine but fragmentary. [Add. ch.
26,770.]
An angel, half-length, wearing an embroidered robe, sup-
porting before him two small shields of arms : dex., a lion
rampant, Aldeburgh (sec previous seal), sin., a lion ram-
pant. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend wanting.
HERALDIC SEALS. 413
Aldersey, /(?;«//)/ of.
See Dorothy Capell.
Ralph de Aldham.
See Reginald Pastor.
Thomas Aldridge, Clerk, Prebendary of the Prebend of
Tralloitge, co. Brecknock.
6802. [a.D. 1573.] Red : much injured by pressure.
^ X yV in- [Add. ch. 1837.]
A shield of arms : on a fess a bull passant, in chief a mullet
for difference? Aldrich.
Beaded border.
John Aleyn, of Wonford, co. Devon.
6803. [a.D. 1355.] Green: a fragment. About i in.
\\hen perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 17.]
A shield of arms : a fess ? Within a traced gothic quatre-
foil.
John Aleyn, of Tacolneston, co. Norf.
6804. [a.u. 1375.] Green: fine, the edge chipped. 4 in.
[Add. ch. 1 4.9 II.]
A shield of arms : per pale, de.v., a bend lozengy, sin., six
eagles displayed, three, two, and one, on a canton an indis-
tinct charge. Within a finely carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil, with counter-sunk trefoils in the spaces outside the
cusps.
Beaded border.
Blomefield's Norfolk (MS. Dept.) vol. v., p. 169.
Robert Aleyn, of Croydon, co. Surr.
6805. [a.u. 1392.] Red: much injured by pressure, a in.
[Add. ch. 24,568.]
A shield of arms : three fusils in fess.
Legend indistinct : —
S A
Edward Alford, of Offington, co. Suss.
6806. [a.u. 1617.] Red : fine, ft x |i in. [Harl. ch.
79 G. 9.]
Oval : a shield of arms : si.x pears, three and three, a chief,
charged with a crescent in intaglio, for difference, Alford.
Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a boar's head.
Beaded borders.
414 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6807. [A.D. i6ol] Red : good. [Harl. ch. 79 D. 6.]
6808. [a.B. 1604.] Red: chipped at the top. [Harl. ch.
75 G. 5^.]
6809. [a. D. 1617.] Red : much injured by pressure. [Harl.
ch. 7S G. 57.]
6810. [.V.D. 1620.] Red : blundered. [Harl. ch. 76 F. 36.]
Francis Alford, of Lotidou, Esq.
6811. [.\.D. 1570.] Red: injured by pressure. About ^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 79 E. 40.]
On a wreath a boar's head, in his mouth three feathers of
a pheasant's tail. Crest of AlforD.
John Alford, of Ojfington, co. Suss., Esq.
6812. [a.D. 1631.] Red: from a ring, showing the mark
of the ornamental setting. 4 ^ t"''- [Harl. ch. 76 F. 39.]
Oval : on a wreath a boar's head, with a broken spear-
handle thrust down the mouth. Crest of Alford.
Cabled border.
6813. [a.D. 1631.] Red: injured by pressure. [Harl. ch.
77 H. 12.]
John Alford, Esq.
6814. [A.D. 1641.] Red: cracked. 4 in. [Harl. ch. -J-J
H. 13.]
A shield of arms : six pears reversed, three and three
barwise, a chief, AlforD. Within a wreath composed of two
laurel sprigs, slipped, and tied above and below the shield.
Seal tised by John Fettiplace, Esq.
6815. Red: fine. [Harl. ch. 77 H. 13.]
Roger Alford.
See John Lee.
William Alford, of Bilton, co. York.
6816. [a.D. 1614.] Red : fine, from a ring, showing the
mark of the ornamental setting. -J X^ in. [Harl. ch. 79 G. 5.]
Oval : on a wreath a boar's head, in his mouth three
feathers of a pheasant's tail. Crest of Alford. Cf Harl.
ch. 79 E. 40. No. 681 1.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 4I;
Giles Alington, of Horsheath, co. Cambr., Knt.
6817. [a.D. 1620.] Red : fine. 4. x -[V in. [Harl. roll
Z. 25.]
A shield of arms : a bend engrailed betw. six billets,
Alingtox.
Cabled border.
John Allen.
See Joiix IsTED.
Arms of Dawe, of cos. Dorset and Somerset, 7ised by
Nicholas, son <?/" Barbara Allen,
of Woodhouse, co. Derby, Getttl.
6818. [A.D. 1600.] Red: fine. a x -ff in. [Well. ch.
xii. li]
A shield of arms : on a pile, a chevron betw. three crosses
crosslet, Dawe. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a lion's
gamb, erased and erect, holding a fleur-de-lis, DaWE.
Cabled border.
Another Seal.
6819. [a.D. 1602.] Red : cracked and imperfect. About
•3- in. when perfect. [Woll. ch. xi. 64.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three leaves, Allex.
Cf Harl. MS. 1537, fo. I, where the arms occur as a bend
betw. three leaves.
Ornamented border.
Richard Allen.
See AxTHOXY Blagrave.
John Allott, of Soviersby, co. Line.
6820. [a.D. 1616.] Red: indistinct. About -f X ^ in.
[Add. ch. 32.837-]
Oval : a lion rampant. Perhaps a crest.
Thomas de Alnewick,
of Estchickley super Langacres, co. Durham.
6821. [a.D. 1331.] Light brown : imperfect and indistinct.
About 4 in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 558.]
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis epanoui.
Legend broken off: —
€G
4l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Alsopp.
Seal used /y Charles Hunt, of Alderivasley, co. Derby, Esq.
6822. [a.D. 1746.] Red: en placard. J X f in. [Woll.
ch. xi. 117.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three doves rising. Crest, on a
helmet and mantling, a dove rising, AlsoPP.
The field of the shield powdered with small dots or spots.
Walter Alysaundre.
See Walter de Cualehunte.
Walter de Denham.
Alicia, widow of Walter de Ambresleye â–
of Colleshiille, \Coleshill, co. IVariv.]
6823. [a.D. 1383.] Brown, semi-opaque. ItV '"â– [Add.
ch. 21,436,]
Within a finely carved gothic panel, an oval or egg-shaped
shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three roundles, some
indistinct charges. Supporters : two lions. Perhaps a
German seal.
« SIGILLVM : . . . C0DI6NIGN : D€ : COLONIA (?)
Amelia, Princess of England, daughter ry^ GEORGE II.
6824. [a.D. 1761.] Black: en placard. Cracked. | in.
[Birch MS. 4271, art. 3L]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : ROYAL ARMS OF
George II., see No. 644. (without the escutcheon in the
fourth quarter), a label for difference, PRINCESS Amelia.
Ensigned with the coronet and cap of a Princess ; supporters
of Gre.\t Britain, upon a carved device of floral scrolls
springing from a cherub's head.
John Amery, Citizen and Stationer of London.
6825. [a.D. 1669.] Red: indistinct, covered with paper
previous to impression. -5^ X 4- in. [Harl. ch. ill H. ^6]
A shield of arms : the charges very indistinct.
Ph[ilip] Amherst.
Seal used by Roger Palmer, Esq.,
Cupbearer to CHARLES, Prince of Wales.
6826. [a.D. 1624.] Red : injured. f X -p^V in- [Add.
ch. 29,559.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three tilting spears, two and one,
erect, Amherst. Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath,
on a' mount three tilting spears headed, environed with a
chaplet of laurel.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 417
Ralph de Amundeville, a/. Mundevile, of co. Durham.
6827. [13th cent.] Green: fair, i in. [Egert. ch. 519.]
A shield of arms : two bars, each surcharged with a barr
rulet, in chief three estoiles.
+ S' RADVLFI D' MVND6VIL' '
Cf. Rad. de Amundavilla, witness to a charter of Sulby Abbey,
CO. Northt., in a.d. 1207-12 17. Add. ch. 22,563.
Richard de Amundevile, of Thortiey, co. Suff., Kiit.
6828. [a.d. 1 3 16.] Bronze-green: fine. |- in. [Harl.
ch. 45 C. 35.]
A shield of arms : fretty. Probably for a fret, MUNDEVILL,
or Amundevill.
« : S' RICARDI : DAMVNDVIL' :
6829. Sulph. cast from No. 6828. [D.C., F. 190.]
Richard, son and heir of Richard de Amundeville,
of Warwick, co. \Vari^\
6830. [Early 13'th cent.] Light-brown. i| in. [Harl.
ch. 45 C. 34.]
A shield of arms : fretty over all a fess. On the fess an
uncertain addition, perhaps a crescent, on the de.xter side.
The shield is placed over three bars wav\-.
* SIGILL' RICARDI De AMVNDeVILG.
Beaded borders.
6831. Sulph. cast from No. 6830. [D.C., E. 377.]
John de Amyas, Jun.,
Receiver of Y). ROBERT DE SwVLLINGTON, Chev. in co. York.
6832. [A.D. 1386.] Red: injured by pressure. f in.
[Add. ch. 20,547.]
Within a carved gothic panel, a shield of arms : [on] a bend
cotised three [roses], in chief a label of as many points.
Amyas.
« iigillum ; totjauts : Dr : anums. ',
The letters D E, in de, are conjoined.
Cf. Add. ch. 20,603, A.D. 1359 ; and 20,556, a.d. 1362.
Richard Amyas, of co. York., Gentl.
6833. [a.d. 1500.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 17,055.].
Small rectangular-shaped seal, perhaps from a signet ring :
a stag's head erased ? Crest of Amyas.
VOL. H. 2 V.
41 S CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de An .... eld.
6834. [a.d. 1359.] Brownish-green mixed with red. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 86 E. 39.]
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis. Betw. three small quatre-
foil flowers. In a carved and pointed gothic six-foil.
SS S' WILL6LMI • D€ • AN . . . . eLD.
The l's are of peculiar shape, formed with a heel or serif
on the left of the down stroke.
Edmund Anderson, Knt.,
Lord Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas,
A.D. 1582-1605.
6835. [a.d. 1586.] Red : fair, not perfectly stamped.
|. X iin. [Add. ch. 13,085.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a chevron betw. three
crosses flory, or crosslet, ANDERSON ; 2, 3, five estoiles in
saltire, ANDERSON. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling,
and wreath, a water-spaniel passant.
Beaded border.
6836. [a.d. 1586.] Red: fair, but not perfectly stamped.
[Harl. ch. 78 I. 11.]
6837. [a.d. 1588.] Red: fine, but imperfect. [Add. ch.
13.655-]
6838. [a.d. 1594.] Red: very imperfect. [Add. ch.
15,818.]
6839. [a.d. 1597.] Red: imperfect and indistinct. [Add.
ch. 15,819.]
6840. [A.D. 1 597.] Red : the wax rolled up after re-
ceiving the impression. [Harl. ch. "JJ C. 3.]
6841. [A.D. 1598.] Red: fair, the crest very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. T] C. 10.]
6842. [a.d. 1600.] Red: good, chipped. [Woll. ch. xii.
33-]
6843. [a.d. 1602.] Red : somewhat indistinct. [Harl. ch.
77 C. 33B.]
6844. [a.d. 1604.] Red: detached from the charter, in-
distinct. [Add. ch. 14,795.]
Francis Anderson, of Netvcastle-iipon- Tyne,
CO. Northumh., Kitt.
6845. [a.d. 1650.] Red : the upper half broken off.
About I X i in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 307.]
A shield of arms : three bucks lodged, two and one,
Anderson.
HERALDIC SEALS. 419
William Andrew, of Estbarry, co. Glamorgan.
6846. [.\.D. 141^.] Red. fi. x |- in. [Add. ch. 20,509.]
A shield of arms : three bars. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree.
*• totH'i *< s* anttrrto.
Beaded border.
Thomas Andrews, of co. Suff.
6847. [a.D. 1577.] Red: indistinct, fi- X J-i in. [Add.
ch. 32,907.]
Oval : on a wreath a dove rising, holding in the beak an
olive branch. Crest of ANDREWS. Within a garland of
foliage and flowers.
Geoffrey de Anesty.
6848. [a.D. 128S-9.J Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion, i in. [Ixxxii. 7.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two birds, three bulls
passant (.'). Suspended by a strap from a hook. Betw. two
wy\-ems.
» SIGILL' GALFRIDI D6 ANGSTY.
Thomas de
Seal used by Robert Anesty, of co. Essex.
6849. [.VD. 1363.] Dark green: imperfect. About ]- in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 76 A. i.]
A shield of arms : three roundles within a bordure en-
grailed. (Cf. arms of PiNCHYON of Writtle, Essex.)
S' TH0M6 De
William de Anesty.
6850. [.A..D. 1319-20.] Plaster cast from good impression.
â– J in. [lx.x.xii. 6.]
A shield of arms; three eagles, two and one, betw. four
estoiles irregularly disposed.
» S' WILL6LMI De ANeSTY.
Robert Angetelle, of Bungay, co. Suff.
6851. [.\.D. 1429.] Red: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 15,719.]
A shield of false arms : a fess betw. in chief a cross pattee
inter the letters r. a^ (Robert Angetelle,) in base a chevron,
in base point an estoile. Within a trilobe.
Cabled border.
2 E 2
"420 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry de Anna, Kiit., son of Ono DE Chelwartone,
of Quar/ey, co. Hants.
' 6852. [a.D. 1 2 19.] While : imperfect and indistinct.
li in. [Toph. ch. 45.]
A shield of arms : three estoilcs of eight points ?
ICI : D6 ANN . . .
Alexander de Anne, of co. York.
6853. [a.D. 1395.] Dark-green: somewhat injured by
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 17,060.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two cotises, three
martlets, in sinister chief a pierced mullet. Within a carved
gothic rosace of six semicircular cusps w ith three outer ogee
points.
» SigtUn . alfxauDfr Oc annr.
6854. [a.D. 1395.] Dark-green: injured. [Add. ch.
17,061.]
6855. [.\.D. 1395.] Dark-green: fair, indistinct in places.
[Add. ch. 17,062.]
Hugh de Annesley.
6856. [a.D. 1398-9.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
1 in. [Ixxxii. 8.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, over all a bend, AxNESLEY.
With an annulet ? for difference. Suspended by a strap from
a forked tree on a mount. Within a gothic panel.
StgtUum : ijugonts : de : anncsln).
William de Anstan, or Austan,
Rector of the Lhitrch of St. Nicholas, Durham, co. Durham.
6857. [.\.D. 1369.] Mottled-green: semi-opaque. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 20,555.]
A shield of arms : a fess. Within a star of si.x points
bordered with ball-flowers.
Legend betw. the points : —
ss S *_WLi\t\_m * _ * Be * ^ an _ ftan, or Siiiftan.
John Ansty, Jini., Gent I.
6858. [a.D. 1440.] Red : fine, from chased signet ring.
I in. [Add. ch. 33,547.]
A de.xter hand, coupcd at the wrist, vested, grasping a
bunch of three holly leaves, fructcd ; betw. the letters B . t P.
The whole forming a rebus on the name of the owner. The
holly leaves perhaps a crest of the family.
Cabled border.
Cf. John Ansty, Jiin., of Thenford Manor, co. Northt., a.u. 1449, Add.
ch. 7569-
HERALDIC SEALS. 42 I
Ithel Ap-Bledyn, of Wales.
6859. [14th cent. ?] Red : recent impression from the
matrix, i in. [.xxxv. 27.]
A shield of arms, coucli^ : quarterly, two lions rampant
addorsed, the tails intertwined. Crest on a helmet, lambre-
quin, and wreath, a maiden's head, coroncted and draped.
Within a finely carved gothic panel with six cusps ; from the
1. h. side spring two pierced cinquefoil roses, slipped, from the
r. h. side, one.
Stgtllu : Itijfl : ap : BlfDnn.
Beaded border.
6860. Gutta percha impression, [.xlvii. 1422 B.]
. Lains's MS. CataL, No. 14,
6861. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 314.]
Gruff ap Gwlad vch Edu ap Lli . . , of Divygyfylchi,
CO. Caernarvon.
6862. [.\.D. 1444.] Red: cracked and imperfect, i X i in.
[Add. ch. 17,702.]
Oblate octagonal : a shield of arms : on a bend three
small birds or animals reguardant. In the field a very in-
distinct legend or motto.
Cabled border.
Howel Ap-Hichecok, \of Bryngwyn, co. Radn. .?]
6863. [a.D. 1379.] White: imperfect, and very indistinct.
I in. [Had. ch. 85 F. 45.]
A shield of arms : the bearings flaked away. Within a
carved gotiiic panel.
Legend destroyed.
Robert Ap-Howelle Ap-Eynone, of Hodeiiak, co. Salop.
6864. [a.Ii. 1446.] Red: imperfect and indistinct. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 7708.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a lion rampant queue fourchee,
debruised by a bend iozengy (?). Over the shield a bird, on
the r. a man's bust, in profile to the 1., couped at the neck ;
the corresponding object on the 1. wanting. Within a quatre-
foil with countersunk trefoil in each spandril.
St ICeST SGAL SI AL.
Janckyn Ap-Morgan Ap-Jolin, of Llanvreiiach,
CO. Brecon., Gentl.
6865. [A.D. 1545.] Red. -j in. [Harl. ch. ui B. l'].']
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
spear-heads or pheons reversed, MoRG.VX.
422 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Roger de Appleby.
6866. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, i-i- in. [l.xxxii. 9.]
A shield of arms, coticlii : a chevron betw. three pine-
apples? Crest on a helmet, and lambrequin, a pine-apple.
Betw. two wavy sprii^s of foliage and flowers. Within a
carved gothic panel of six cusps, ornamented along the inner
edge with ball-flowers.
SIGILL' ROGeRI DG APPLGB . . (0
Cf. Roger f. Simonis de Appylby, a.d. 1314, Cott. ch. xxvi. 22.
Thomas de Appelby.
6867. [.\.D. 1420-1.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. \ in. [Ixxxii. 11.]
A shield of arms ; six martlets, three, two, and one,
Appleby. Within an engrailed panel.
-t- Stgillum -f t^onu -f Be -f apprlbw. (?)
Edmund Apreece, of WoUaston, co. Northt., Gentl.
6868. [a.d. 1580.] Red. ^^ in. [Add. ch. 23,883.]
A shield of arms : three spear-heads, APREECE, a crescent
for difference. Burke describes the spear-heads as giitti'es de
sang.
Beaded border.
6869. [.\.D. 1580.] Red : a fragment. [Add. ch. 23,883.]
Philip Apries or Ap-Rees.
See Philip Hai'KIe.s.
Rees Ap Rees, al. Apries, [of co. L iiicoln.]
6870. [\.v>. 1362.] Red : fine originally, now cracked and
very imperfect, i in. [Coll. ch. v. 18.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a chief a lion passant.
Suspended by the strap from a forked tree. Within a finely
carved and pointed gothic rosace.
StgtUum *< liics " apricB.
Cf. the seal and arms of Philip Hapries.
William Apsley, Gentl., kinsman and heir of
John Apsley, Esq., of Wainhani, co. Suss.
6871. [.^.D. 1513-] Red: imperfectly impressed. \\ in.
[Add. ch. 8927.]
A shield of arms, coiicU: a cross lozengy. Crest, on a
helmet and chapeau, uncertain, perhaps a bird on a tree-
stump fretty. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
S' WILL'I * .... AG ... .
HERALDIC SEALS. 423
John Ap Thomelin, Lord of Lanlonell and Talevan, Wales.
6872. [a.D. 1432.] Red: a fra.<jment. [Add. ch. 7148.]
A shield of arms : very imperfect, only a stag's head
cabossed, in the sinister chief.
Legend wanting.
James Arblaster, of Longedon, co. Staff.
6873. [a.D. 1402.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 24,242.]
A shield of arms : erm., a cross-bow, or arbaleste, in pale,
Arblaster. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on
a mount. Within a carved panel.
SigtUum : tarobt : arftlastcr.
Cabled border.
6874. Plaster cast from No. 6873. [Ixxxii. 12.]
John Archer, S/ieriff of Berks, Esq.
6875. [a.D. 1693.] Red: ^w/i/acan/, on a label, imperfect,
t in. [Add. ch. 19,235-]
A shield of arms : Erm., a cross, ARCHER.
Beaded border.
Michael Archer.
See Francis Wolriche.
Nicholas Archer, of co. Kent.
6876. [a.D. 1336.] Green: fine originally, now imperfect.
\l'm. [Add. ch. 20,173.]
A shield of arms : a rose, slipped and leaved, in chief three
arrows palewise in fess, points downwards, for ARCHER.
Within a carved gothic panel.
NICH [OLl Al ARCH6R.
The letters A, R, and E, R, conjoined.
Robert Le Archer.
6877. [14th cent. ?] Plaster cast from fine impression or
matrix, -fi in. [Ixxxii. 13.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend sinister betw. two
cotises, an arrow bendwise, the point in base. Background
diapered. Within a car\'ed gothic trefoil ornamented with
ball-fiowers along the inner edge.
a SIGILVM • ROB6RT1 ■L6 • ARCH6R.
Some of the letters reversed.
Beaded border.
4'34 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Archer, of Whitehall, co. Midd., Esq.
6878. [a.D. 1735.] Red : eii placard on a tape, imperfect.
About i X i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,817.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three arrows, barbed and,
feathered, Arciier ; sin., erm. on a chief three animals'
heads erased. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a mural
coronet a dragon's head (?). Crest of ARCHER.
John Darcy, Chivaler.
- â– - ? Sir John Darcv, Knt.," Le Cousin,"
Chief Governor of Ireland.
6879. [a.D. 1322.] Red: the edge imperfectly impressed.
I in. [Add. ch. 19,838.]
On a ship, beaked at each end with an animal's or bird's
head, a shield of arms, coiicht' : three cinquefoils pierced, betw.
seven crosses crosslet (for seme ?), Darcy. Crest, on a helmet
and mantling, out of a mural crown, an animal's head (?).
Qn the 1. h. side a flag charged with a small indistinct animal
coiitonnn', perhaps a bull. Crest of Darcy.
Legend wanting.
Beaded border.
John Darcy, Lord of Kiiayth, co. Lincoln,
2nd Baron Darcy.
6880. [a.D. 1349.] Red: very fine, edge imperfect, i-i in.
[Harl. ch. 49 D. 2.]
A shield of arms : three roses bctw. seven crosses crosslet.
.Suspended by a strap from a forked oak tree. Background
ornamented with a diaper papilone.
SigillR .f oljanitiB Oarrji Dni Dc Jlnayti).
â– Beaded border.
6881. Sulph. cast from No. 6880. [D.C., F. 306.]
Normann de Aresci, of co. Lincoln,
? afterwards ^tlt Baron D'Arcy.
6882. [a.D. 1219.] Dark-green: very fragmentary. About
•I J in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 49 C. 40.]
A shield of arms : three six-foils or roses, D.\RCY.
RMAN' De A
Normann de Arcy, Knt., 2nd Baron D'Arcy,
{by ivrit) ; Lord of Nocketon, co. Lincoln.
6883. [a.D. 1334.] Semi-opaque light-brown: fine; app.
by a finely WG\en cord of green stuff -pV in. [Harl. ch.
49 C. 49-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 425
Four shields of arms arranged in cross with points meeting
in the centre : 1. Three roses or six-foils, pierced, Darcy ;
2. Three roses betw. seven crosses crosslet (for seme),
Darcy ; 3. As i with label of three points ; 4. On a bend
betw. six martlets, three roundles (?) Within a car\-ed and
pointed gothic quatrefoil panel.
For the 4th shield of arms : cf. on a bend betw. six
martlets, three beciDits, W'ORTELL, or roses, RussHAM.
In place of the legend a wavy scroll of foliage with roses.
6884. [a.D. 1334.] Semi-opaque light-brown: fine; app.
by another piece of the same kind of cord as in No. 6883.
[Harl. ch. 49 C. 50.]
6885. Sulph. cast from No. 6884. [D.C., F. 248.]
6886. [s. </.] Semi-opaque pale-green : fine, but a frag-
ment only. [Harl. ch. 49 C. 48.]
Philip, Sire de Arcy, Lord of Ktieyth, ^th Baron D'Arcy,
A diiiiral of tJie Nortti.
6887. [a.D. 13S6.] Red : very fine, edge imperfect. l-fJ- in.
[Harl. ch. 49 D. 3.]
A shield of arms : three roses betw. seven crosses cross-
let. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree, and within a
finely carved and traced gothic panel.
-^ *igtUu : ts\\\ : pljtltppi : Darrw : militts **<
Carved border.
6888. Sulph. cast from No. 6887. [D.C., F. 559.]
6889. [a.D. 1375.] Pale-green: fine. [Add. ch. 20,718.]
Thomas Darci, al. de Areci,
son and heir of Thomas de Areci, A^tli Baron de Arcy by tenure.
6890. [Temp. Ric. I.] Dark-green : fine, with raised rim ;
app. b)' a closely woven cord of various coloured stuff. 2\ in.
[Harl. ch. 49 C. 20.]
0. A finely designed rose or pierced si.x-foil, in allusion to
the arms of Darcy.
+ SIGILLVM â– THOMG D6 DARCI.
B. A small oval counterseal. i x ^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : Victory, driving a quadriga, to
the r.
+ SIGILL' TOMAS DARCI.
6891. [Temp. Ric. I.] Dark-green: fine but imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 49 C. 21.]
0. . . . . OM e DAR ....
R. As in No. 6890.
426 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Nicholaus de Ardena.
Seal used by Williaiu Darderue, Clerk, of Offord, co. Warwick.
6892. [a.D. 1366.] Faded green, i in. [Add. ch. 21,492.]
A shield of arms : three crosses crosslet fitchees, on a
chief a Hon pas.sant. Betw. three small flowers, slipped ;
and within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
St S' » mCHOLAI » De ♦ ARDGHA.
Beaded border.
Peter Arden, or Arderne.
6893. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
i in. [Ixxxii. 14.]
A shield of arms : three crosses crosslet pattees, a chief,
Arderne.
» FRANG6 • Lece • T€G€.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Peter fil. Hugonis Arderne, A.D. 1372, Add. ch. 20,492.
Thomas de Ardene, son of Ralph de Ardene,
of CO. Essex, Kilt.
6894. [Late 13th cent] Green: cracked, but fine. | in.
[Add. ch. 19,967.]
A shield of arms : two trumpets, or horns, mouthpieces in
base, betw. nine crosses crosslet in fess, 3, 3, and 3, in pale.
« S' THOM6 • De • ARD€Ne.
Beaded borders.
Thomas de Arderne.
6895. [a.D. 1286.] Plaster cast from fine impression. I in.
[Ixxxii. 15.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a chevron.
» SIGILU • THOMe • Oe • ARDeRNe.
William de Ardena, of Hamtiine \Hampton-in- Arden,
CO. IVarzv.]
6896. [r. .\.D. 1 1 88-1 198.] Light-brown: very imperfect.
About i^ X 1 1 in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xi. 36.]
Pointed oval : a lion rampant contourne, in allusion to the
arms of Arden.
. . GILL' WILL ....
John, son and heir of Adam de Arderne, Knt.,
of CO. Line.
6897. [a.D. 1312.] Light-brown, varnished very dark :
fine, but a fragment. About i X j in. [Ilarl. ch. 45 D. 9.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 427
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend (three crosses crosslet ?).
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three small branches.
....€: De : ARDGRN ....
Peter, son of HuGH de Arderne, \of Macclesfield, co. C/ws.]
6898. [.\.D. 1372.] Green : fair. -{4- in. [Add. ch. 20,492.]
A shield of arms : three crosses crosslet, fitchees, a chief,
Ardex, or Arderne. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil
with triangle points.
a SIGILLVM ■PeTRI • De • ARDeRN.
Beaded borders.
Ralph de Arderne, [0/ Horndon, co. Essi\ Knt.
6899. [Late 13th cent.] Bronze-green: fine. -f^ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 D. 8.]
A shield of arms : a fess chequy betw. two roundles, one
in chief and one in base (?) Cf A fess chequy, Arden.
+ SIGILL- RADVLFI D€ ARDGRNG.
Beaded borders.
6900. Sulph. cast from No. 6899. [D.C., E. 352.]
Robert de Arderne, of co. Norf.
6901. [a.D. 1315.] Red: fine, edge chipped, i in. [Add.
ch. 8069.]
Two shields of arms side by side in fess. Dex., Ermine, a
fess chequy, ArdEN. Sift., on a fess three (garbs?). Over
the shield the word AGLA, betw. two small trefoils, one at each
side, and over it a wavy scroll. Below them, the sacred
name : — IHC, surmounted by a trefoil or quatrefoil, from which
springs a slipped flower, betw. two small birds.
Legend of initial letters : —
S'«*«[ ]«««I«*«S«9»*6**«0««9»R«««
Beaded borders.
For the cabalistic use of the words Agla, the name of the Almighty
which Lot heard, and yiiesus, see Rev. W. Sparrow Simpson, On a
Magical Roll, in Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc. ,yo\. .\1., 18S4, p. 317, and
pi. I, II. ff. 4, 6, II, 19, etc. For date of this charter see list of Mayors
of King's Lynn m Blomefield's Hist, of Xorfolk, vol. viii., p. 533.
Thomas de Arderne, [of Ncivtou, co. IVarw.]
6902. [A.D. 1280-1290.] Green: edges chipped. -rV in.
[Cott. ch. x.xii. 5.]
A shield of arms : a fesse chequy, Arderx.
+ SIGILLVM • S6CR6TI.
Beaded borders.
428 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
Thomas de Arderne, or PiX^ens., Lord of Peddymore,
CO. Wariv.
6903. [a.d. 1281.] Bronze-green: fine. i-yV in- [Egert.
ch. 368.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a chevron.
* SIGILL' THOMe D6 ARD6RN6.
Beaded border.
Giles de Argenten, or Argentein,
of Nezvinarkct, co. Suff., Knt.
6904. [Late 13th cent.] Dark green : fine, chipped at the
r. h. side. l-i- in. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 13.]
0. A shield of arms : three covered cups, two and one,
Argentine.
+ sigkllvm :] 6gidii : d€ : arggnt6n.
The letters AR and EN of Argenten are respectively con-
joined.
Beaded borders.
R. A small shield-shaped counter-seal. i X 4- '"• A
shield of arms as in the obv. within a guillochc border.
6905. Siilph. cast of the obv. [D.C., E. 366.]
6906. Sulph. cast of the rev. [D.C., E. 394.]
John de Argentein, of Uggeshall Manor, co. Suff.
6907. [a.d. 137S.] Red: fine, somewhat injured by
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 10,376.]
A shield of arms : three covered cups, ARGENTINE.
Betw. three small quatrefoils, and within a finely carved
gothic six-foil or rosace.
The space or annulus for the legend is filled with a wavy
scroll of foliage and quatrefoils.
Reginald de Argentein, of West Bergholt, co. Essex, Knt.
6908. [a.d. 1289.] Discoloured white, or light brownish
grey : chipped. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 14.]
Shield shaped : from the same matrix as the r«'. of the
seal of Giles dc Argentein, No. 6904.
William Argentein, of Ubbeston Manor, co. Suff., Knt.
6909. [a.d. 1404.] Red : very imperfect. About i in.
[Harl. ch. 45 D. 15]
â– A shield of arms : (three) covered cups, AkGENTEIN.
Within a carved gothic panel.
mi avgntlfin.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 429
David de Armentirs, or Armenteriis, of Huitdigton,
or Hoiiingtoit, co. Line.
6910. [(.7;r. A.D. 1150.] Red: originally fine, chipped and
imperfect, with deep mark of a handle. 2 in. [Eg. ch. 427.]
Three swords fesswise in pale, alternately arranged, that
in the middle with hilt downward, those at the side with hilts
upward. Perhaps in allusion to a shield of arms.
+ SIGILLVM DE ARMENTIRS.
Cf. Eg. ch. 430 ; Add. ch. 22,743 ; Harl. ch. 85 D. 49.
6911. Plaster cast, tinted, from No. 6910. [xci. 55.]
Henry de Armenteres, or Ermenters, of Witefeld,
or Whitfield, eo. Nortkt.
6912. [Late Hen. II.] Light brown : chipped. A curious
mass or cake of wax. 2\ X 2| in. [Harl. ch. 84 G. Ii.]
Irregular oval : a sword with curved quillons, and spherical
boss, handle upwards, the grip ornamented.
+ SIGILLVM • HeNR!CI D6 ARMGNTeRGS.
Cf. Harl. ch. 84 D. 13 ; 84 H. 20 ; '85 E. 33 ; 84 G. 12 ; 86 C. 36 ;
86 A. 3 'all late in the 12th cent.).
6913. Sulph. cast from No. 6912. [D.C., D. 294.]
Walter de Armenteres, also called Walter filius Emme
de Insula, of Witefeld, eo. Nortkt.
6914. [Late Hen. II.] Light brown, varnished : with
mark of the handle, i^ in. The vellum label is curiously
plaited. [Harl. ch. 86 C. 62.]
Two swords of early shape with short transverse bar and
hemispherical knob, palewise in fess. The handle of the
sword on the r. upwards, the other downwards.
+ SIGILLVM WALTERRI DE ARMENTERES.
6915. Sulph. cast from No. 6914. [D.C., D. 284.]
Arnald, Vicar of the Churcli, of Ecelesfield, co. York.
6916. [.\.D. 1408.] Red : somewhat indistinct in parts.
4 X -j^ in. [Harl. ch. 112 F. 31.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a chief, a lion passant
guardant. Above the shield two half-length saints, r., an
archbishop with mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the 1. a crozier ; 1. the Virgin, crowned, holding the Infant
Saviour, overhead a small dove. All within a carved gothic
rosace of ten points.
» SIG . . . RV . . . . CTWI . . ST6LLA ■MARIA (?)
6917. Sulph. cast from No. 6916. [D.C., F. 146.]
430 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Arnold, Esq.
6918. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [Ixxxii. 16.]
A shield of arms, coucJU : per pale, a chevron betw. three
billets, counterchanged. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin and
wreath, a unicorn's head, holding in the mouth a blank label,
tasselled ends. In the background a sprig of foliage.
» figtUtt * ^ofjani*' * arnolfl « Irfqirr.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 9730, A.D. 1462.
Perhaps foreign.
Robert de Arsic, of Cages, co. Oxon.
6919. [a.d. 1212-3.] Dark green: fine, edge chipped.
2-i3^in. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 18.]
A shield of arms ; quarterly, on a bordure twelve bulls'
heads couped, Arsic. The ist and 4th quarters diapered
with a kind of papilone pattern.
[ . . SIGIILLVMC • • RJGBeRTI • 06 • ARSIC.
6920. Sulph. cast from No. 6919. [D.C., E. 311.]
Isabella Arthur.
6921. [a.d. 1383-4.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. I in. [Ixxxii. 19.]
A shield of arms, per pale : dex. a chevron betw. three
rests, Arthur, j/«. a fess betw. three birds. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
SigOl' % IfaielU % arttjur.
Richard Artur.
6922. [a.d. 1368.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
^ in. [Ixxxii. 17.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three rests, ARTHUR.
Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
» Sigillum A nrarUi *< *< arttir *<
Beaded border.
Cf. Richard Arthur, al. Artur, in Portbury, co. Somers., A.D. 1340,
Add. ch. 7820, 7821 ; Richard Artur in Wraxall, co. Somers., a.d. 1363,
Add. ch. 7837 ; Sir Richard Arthur of Clapton-in-Gordano, co. Somers.,
A.D. 1368, Slo. ch. xxxii. 4.
Thomas Artur.
6923. [a.d. 1383-4.] Pla.ster cast from good impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 19.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three rests, ARTHUR,
HERALDIC SEALS. 43 I
over all a label of three points. Betw. three sprigs of
foliage.
s' . Oomini *< H)omf . artur w
Inner border carved with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers,
outer border cabled.
Cf. Thomas Arthur in Portbury, co. Somers., A.D. 1399, Add. ch.
785'-
William Arthur, of Wadworth, co. York., Geittl.
6924. [a.d. 1707.] Red : en placard on a label. -^ X -j- in-
[Add. ch. 29,592.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three Irish brogues,
Arthure.
Beaded border.
6925. [a.d. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,593.]
Arundel Family P
6926. [i6th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
•i X 4 in. [l.xx.xii. 20.]
Oval : a shield of arms : six swallows, three, two, and one.
Cabled border.
Alianora de Arundel.
See Alianora de Fitzalan.
Edmund de Arundelle,
2nd son 0/ EDMUND FiTZALAN, &th Earl of Armidel.
6927. [a.d. 1368.] Red: very fine but edge imperfect.
\\ in. [Had. ch. 53 E. 11.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a lion rampant, for
Fitz-Al.\N ; 2, 3, chequy, W.\RRENNE (the alternate squares
powdered, perhaps for or), over all a label of three points.
Suspended by a strap from a tree, with small side-branches of
wavy design and enriched with flowers, springing from the
root, and supporting on each side a helmet on which is the
crest of a plume of feathers out of a ducal coronet.
»' : SDmuSi . . . aru . . t\.
Beaded border.
6928. Sulph. cast from No. 6927. [D.C., F. 459.]
Frances Arundell, of Lanheron, co. Cornw.
6929. [a.d. 1729.] Red : en placard, on a tape, f x |- in.
[Add. ch. 29,503.]
An oval shield of arms, carved with foliage and arabesques :
a lion passant, and chief indented (or, in chief three piles).
432 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Arundel, a!. Aroundell,
son </ James de Pentonk, of co. Suff.
6930. [a.D. 1349.] Red: fine, injured, edge chipped.
-^ in. [Hai-1. ch. 48 A. 17.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a canton a cross lozengy,
Arundel. Within a carved and pointed gothic cinquefoil.
» ■SIGILLVM • • lOH'IS • • ARVND6L.
For arms cf. Harl. MS. 380, f. 123 b.
John Arundelle, al. Darondell, Ktit. ; A.D. 1365-1391,
son ami heir of Sir JoilX ARUNDELLE, Knt.,
[Marshal of England, and ELEANOR, coheir of John,
Lord Alaltravers].
6931. [A.D. 1388.] Red : very fine, but imperfect. About
l-i- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,553.]
A shield of .irms : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant, for FlTZ-
Alan of Arundel ; 2, 3, a fret, Maltravers. Suspended
•by a strap from a forked tree. Within an elegantly carved
and traced gothic panel, bordered with ball-flowers.
utB DiHonDrU.
Beaded border.
Richard de Arondell, of Brandon Manor, co. Want'.,
and Wychamptoii Manor, co. Dors., Kiit.
6932. [a.D. 141 5.] Red: fine but very imperfect. About
,\\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 55.]
A shield of arms, conchc: quarterly, I, 4, a lion rampant,
Fitz-Alan of Arundel ; 2, 3, a fret, Maltravers. Crest
on a helmet, diapered lambrequin and wreath, an eagle's
head and wings, charged on the neck with a crescent for
difierence. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
. , . gi Bar
6933. [a.D. 141 5.] Red: fine, but edge imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 45 C. 56.]
This impression shows portions of the design wanting in
No. 6932.
art aronUfU / «<
6934. [a.D. 1415.] Red: very fine, but imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 45 C. 57.]
6935. Sulph. cast from No. 6934. [D.C., G. 146.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 433
Sibilla Darundell, {daii. c/ William de Moxtacute,
Earl of Salisbury, and Katharine, dau. of
William Lord Grandison, his zoife],
Wife of Sir EDMUND DE Arundelle, 2ud son of
Edmund Fitz-Alan, 8//^ Earl of Arundel.
6936. [a.D. 1350.] Red : fine, elaborately designed ; edge
chipped. I in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 36.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, and label of three
points, for Fitz-Alan of Arundel, bctw. two lozenge-shaped
shields of arms : dex., three fusils in fess, MONTACUTE ; sin.,
paly of six, on a bend three eagles displayed, GRANDISON.
In the field on each side of the central shield at the lower
part of it, a slipped leaf. Within a finely carved and traced
gothic panel, bordered with ball-flowers.
!» S' : SI[BIL]L6 : DtARVJNCGL.
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 53 E. 11. No. 6938.
6937. Sulph. cast from No. 6936. [D.C., F. 310.]
Second Seal.
6938. [a.D. 1368.] Red: fine, somewhat injured by pres-
sure, edge wanting. About \\ in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. 53 E. II.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., quarterly, i, 4, FlTZ-
Alan ; 2, Warrenne (as in the .seal of her husband, Sir
Edmund de Arundelle, see No. 6927) ; sin., three fusils in
fess, MontacuTE. Within an arabesque design of branches,
foliage, and flowers, containing [four] small circular panels in
cross, each charged with armorial bearings, viz., i (top),
wanting, but probably same as that below ; 2 (1. h. side),
Gr.\NDISON, see No. 6936; 3 (r. h. side), very imperfect, but
apparently same as 2 ; 4 (base), quarterly, in the 2nd and 3rd
quarters a fret, over all a bend, Despencer (?).
Legend wanting.
The explanation of this seal will be better understood by
the following pedigree : —
Edmund Fitz-.\lan, Alice Planta- William Katharine,
8th Earl of Arundel = genet, sister and Montacltk, dau. of Wil-
sole heir of John, Earl of liani. Lord
E. of WARREN.Nt Salisbury = Grandison.
and Surrey. I
Sir Edmund d'Arundel = Sibilla.
William de Arundelle, Chivaler, son o/JOHN DE ARUNDELLE,
Chivaler, of Brandon Manor, co. IVant'.
6939. [a.D. 1397.] Red: originally fine, now very imper-
fect, in parts injured by pressure. About i-r\ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 45 C. 50.]
VOL. II. 2 F
434 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, couchc : quarterly, i, 4, Fitz-Alan of
Arundel ; 2, 3, Maltraveks. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin,
and wreath (an eagle's head), betw. two wings erect. Within
a carved and traced gothic panel.
tir aninUd
6940. Sulph. cast from No. 6939, [D.C., G. 209.]
William Asshe, of St. Albans, co. Herts.
6941. [a.D. 1409.] Red : indistinct, -f ^ in. [Add. ch.
18,185.]
A shield (of arms ?) : perhaps a hand couped at the wrist
in bend, holding a flower or other uncertain charge, betw.
three estoiles. Within a pointed gothic trefoil,
ss . . . . le . sPoRieNe . . . (?)
Sir Denny Ashburnham, of Brootiiekam, co. Suss., Bart.
6942. [a.D. 167S.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. I- X ^ in. [Egert. ch. 499.]
0\al : a shield of arms, very indistinct : a fess betw. some
uncertain charges. For a fess betw. six mullets, ASH-
BURNHAM.
Cf. Add. ch. 17,619 ; 17,620.
Another Seal.
6943. [a.D. 1676.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression, very indistinct. ^ X -rV in. [Add. ch. 17,619.]
Oval signet : out of a ducal coronet an ash-tree, crest of
Ashburnham.
John Ashbornham, of Aslibnrnhavi, co. Siiss., Esq.
6944. [a.D. 1595.] Red: injured by pressure. i| X | in.
[Add. ch. 29,747.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess betw. six mullets, ASH-
BURNHAM.
Beaded border.
Roger Ashburnham, of cos. Kent, Siirr., etc.
6945. [a.D. 1363.] Red: fine, apparently from a matrix
with the annulus of the legend partially drawn back by a
screw. W in. [Add. ch. 16,473.]
A shield of arms: a fess betw. si.x pierced mullets, ASH-
BURNHAM. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil with points in
triangle, bordered with ball-flowers.
» :*igiUum : vog[rri] : tJc : asljljuvnij.iin.
HERALDIC SEALS. 435
6946. [a.D. 1375.] Red: very fine, but fragmentary.
[Add. ch. 23.626.]
ss *tg rnijam.
6947. [a.D. 1375.] Red: imperfect, nearly defaced by
pressure. [Atki. ch. 23,625.]
a Stgtllum : rogtvi
Another Seal.
6948. [.\.D. 13S0.] Red: fine, i in. [Hari. ch. 48 E. 35.]
A pierced mullet, derived from the arms of AsHBURNHAM,
see No. 6945. Within a carved trefoil with ogival points.
Legend betw. the points : —
* afrljf s* buruc Ijam »
Thomas Assheboneham, of Giiestlyng, co. Suss., Gcntl.
6949. [a.D. 1535.] Red: fine but imperfect impression
from a ring. About a X 1 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,1 13.]
Ornamental shape : on a mount, out of a ducal coronet,
an ash tree eradicated. Crest of ASHBURXHA^r.
Cabled border.
William Ashbournham, al. Ashburnham,
Cofferer of the Royal Household, Esq.
6950. [A.D. 1665.] Red : very indistinct, covered with
paper before impression. 1 in. [Harl. ch. yj H. i.]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dcx., five
lozenges in bend ; siu., paly of si.x, a bend.
George Ashby, Geittl.
Seal used by JOIIN RoGER.s, of Denham, co. Bucks.
6951. [A.D. 1509.] Red: good, i in. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 13.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three eagles displayed,
ASHBY.
Thomas Assheby, of Lowesby, co. Leic, Esq.
6952. [a.D. 1444.] Red: chipped. 4- in. [Add. ch. 26,925.]
An eagle rising, in its beak a trefoil slipped. For a crest of
A.SHBY?
Cabled border.
Robert de Asshedon.
6953. [a.D. 1 38 1-2.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. I in. [lx.x.xii. 23 ]
A shield of arms: two bars, over all a bendlet. Suspended
2 F 2
436 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
by a strap from a tree of three branches. Within a carved
gothic panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
Thomas Assheman.
6954. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
i-i- in. [Ixx.xii. 22.]
A shield of arms : on a bend two lions passant,
ss sigillmn «< « tijoiiif «< * affljcman -« *.
Michael Asshfelde, of Wadley, co. Berk., Geiitl.
6955. [A.D. 1598.] Red: fine. 44. X f in. [Harl. ch. 79
F. 40.]
A shield of arms : a slipped trefoil, betw. three mullets,
ASHFIELD.
Carved border.
Sir Richard Ashfield,
General 1)1 the Ar/j/j of tlic Commonwealth.
6956. [a.D. 1653.] Recent impression in red sealing wax.
i X -i- in. [xlvii. 2384.]
Oblate octagonal : a shield of arms : a slipped trefoil
betw. three mullets, ASHFIELD. Crest, on a helmet, man-
tling, and w-reath, a dexter hand grasping a battle-a.xe, enfiled
with a wreath of laurel.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 53.
Robert de Aisshefelde, Aysshefelde, or Asshefeld,
of CO. Siiff.
6957. [a.D. 1394.] Red: fine. i in. [Harl. ch. 45 D.
27.]
A shield of arms : a fess engrailed betw. three fleurs-de-
lis, Ashfield. Suspended by a strap from a lion's face.
Within a carved gothic panel.
$igiU' : robriti : Dr : aiTfljrfrlti.
Beaded border.
6958. [.\.D. 1383.] Red: somewhat injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. 47 A. 28.]
6959. [.v.D. 1386.] Light-brown or uncoloured, and some-
what opaque : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 51 E. 25.]
6960. [A.D. 1398.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 28.]
6961. [a.D. 1400.] Red : cracked, and very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 54 II. 2.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 437
Robert Ashefylde, or Ashefeld,
of Stoic- Langtoft, co. Stiff.
6962. [a.D. 1553.] Red: good, f X ^ in. [Add. ch.
35.212.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a fcss engrailed
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, ASHFIELD. Above the shield, a
wolf's head.
Cabled border.
6963. [a.D. 1577.] Red: indistinct, and injured. [Add.
ch. 19,376.]
6964. [A.D. 1586.] Red. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 D. 2.]
Elyanora (Ashwell), ividozv of Hexrv de Lacy,
of Aschedon, co. Essex.
6965. [a.D. 1368.] Red: somewhat indistinct in places.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 52.]
A shield of arms : a lion passant. Within a carved gothic
panel bordered with ball-flowers.
SS S' 'ALIANORe : ASCHWeLf.
6966. Sulph. cast from No. 6965. [D.C., F. 456.]
Alice de Aspale, ividoiv of Sir Robert de Aspale, Kiit.,
of Great Cressing/iatn, co. Norf
6967. [.A.D. 1342.] Red : fragment only, from fine seal.
About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 24.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three chevrons, AsPALL ;
sin., destroyed. Above the shield a fleur-de-lis.
Legend wanting.
Elizabeth de Aspale, widow of Sir John Aspale, Knt.,
of Great Cressiugliani, co. Norf.
6968. [a.D. 1371.] Red: fine, edge chipped. About i in.
[Harl. ch. 45 D. 23.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three chevrons, AsPALL ;
sin., a fess betw. two chevrons, over all in chief a label of
seven points. Within a finely carved and traced panel, with
ten outward points.
Legend betw. the points : —
SIG_ILL'_[€LI]_ZA_ Be_[THe]_DG__AS_PA_L6.
6969. Sulph. cast from No. 6968. [D.C., F. 477.]
Tomnas de Asteley.
6970. [Temp. Y-dw. HI.] Red: fine, chipped in places.
in. [.xx.xvi. loi.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil within a bordure engrailed,
438 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ASTLEV of COS. Stafford, Kent, &c. (The engrailing is some-
what different to the usual style and is enriched with an
inner border or line resembling an escutcheon.) Within a
pointed trefoil bordered with ball-flowers.
5'.[gi]nu + tomnr + Dr + astrlnj.
Beaded border.
Thomas, Lord of A stele, 5/;- Thomas de Asteleye,
of CO. Line, Kilt.
6971. [a.D. 1364.] Red: originally fine, now chipped,
edge bent. I^ in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 37.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil, ermine, ASTLEY. On a
tree. Within an elaborately carved and traced gothic rosette
of eight double points, the inner series of points bordered
with ball-flowers.
iS SIGILLVM : THOMe : DOMINI : DG : AST6Le.
Beaded border.
6972. Sulph. cast from No. 6971. [D.C., F. 432.]
William de Asteleye, of Wliitace, co. IVarw., Knt.
6973. [a.D. 1399.] Red : fine, from matrix with moveable
legend. H in. [Add. ch. 21,504.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil pierced, ermine, ASTLEY.
Betvv. five small roses, and within a gothic rosette of eight
points, bordered with ball-flowers.
» Stgillum : Diit : JLEtiU'i : lie : tiftrlrijr : milttts.
William Asthille, of Gainlingay, co. Caiiib., Clerk.
6974. [a.U. 1412.] Red: good, perhaps from a ring.
J, in. [Ihirl. ch. S3 A. 41.]
A lion couchant guardant, betw. four trefoiled sprigs,
issuing from a cabled border. Perhaps in reference to the
armorial bearings: a lion passant betw. four crosses crosslet,
etc., ASTELL.
William Aston, of Unstone, co. Derby.
6975. [a.U. 1431.] Red: indistinct. | in. [Woll. ch.
viii. 41.]
A shield of arms, conc/u' : two lions' gambs, issuing in
chevron from the sides of the shield, between three annulets,
two in chief and one in base. Crest on a helmet of large
dimensions and mantling, a talbot, or other animal passant.
Motto in the field abo\-e : —
fbrr tajrn. (Ever wary.)
6976. [a.D. 1431.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
[Woll. ch. viii. 42.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 439
Rafife Astrye, of Harliiigton, co. Bcdf., Esq.
QQll. [a.D. 1595.] Red: indistinct. |Xi in. [Add.
ch. 35.846.]
Oval : a shield charged with an animal's head erased,
holding (a ring?) in its mouth.
6978. [a.D. 1596.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,850.]
James Astyn, of Westerham, co. Kent, Gentl.
6979. [a.D. 1593.] Red. ^ X i in. [Add. ch. 23,736.]
Oval ; a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three (eagles' ?)
heads erased.
Beaded border.
Gregory Athow, late of Bytcliavnvell, co. Norf, Gentl.
6980. [a.D. 1639.] Red: injured by pressure. 1 X ^ in.
[Add. ch. 30,825.]
Oval : on a wreath, five ostrich-feathers labelled.
Cabled border.
John Athow, of Bcachamu'ell, co. Xorf., Esq.
Son 0/ Thomas Athow.
(See No. 6983.)
6981. [a.D. 1625.] Red : injured, -f- X f in. [Add. ch.
30,815.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly I. on a bend cotised
three uncertain charges ; 2. quarterly ; 3. a lion rampant ;
4. chequy.
' Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a helmet betw. a
pair of wings erect.
Cabled border.
6982. [a.D. 1625.] Another. Red : injured. [Add. ch.
30,817.] .
Thomas Athow, Serjeant-at-t/ie-la7v.
6983. [a.D. 1617.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,813.]
The seal is the same as in No. 6980 used by Gregory Athow.
6984. [a.D. 1625.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 30,815.]
6985. [A.D. 1625.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,817.]
Robert Atkinson, of Stowell, co. Glotic, Esq.
6986. [A.D. 1604.] Red : fine. 4 X ^ in. [Add. ch.
15.157-]
A shield of arms : a cross voided betw. four lions rampant,
Atkinsox. Crest, on a wreath, an eagle with wings ex-
panded.
440 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
Roger Attebroke.
6987. [a. U. 1296-7.] Plaster cast. fin. [Ixxxii. 24.]
A shield of arms : per pale a chevron couiiterchanged.
Above the shield a long cross, pattee, betw. two pierced
sixfoils. Within a carved panel.
S' ROGGRI â– ATTeBROKG.
Thomas Atte Broke, of Ivelchester, co. S outer.
6988. [AD. 1325.] Red: imperfect, f in. [Add. ch.
15,460.]
A shield of arms: on a chevron an (eagle?) displayed.
Betw. three small trefoils slipped. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil.
Legend wanting.
Laurence Attebrome P
6989. [a.D. 1356.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 27.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three uncer-
tain charges. Within a carved trefoil panel.
» Stgiir : laurruru : Dr :
Robert Attebrome.
6990. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-H- in. [Ixxxii. 5.]
The owner, kneeling to the 1. h. before the B. Virgin
holding the child, and lifting up in his hands a trefoil branch
of flowers. In a carved gothic niche of two arches. In base,
under an arch a shield of arms : a broom plant .'
S' R0B6RTI ATT6 BR0M6 (.0
Thomas Atte Crouche, of South Denclnvorth, co. Berks.
{' Serjeant Porter of t lie Royal Household^
6991. [a.D. 1367.] Red: fine, well preserved. i in.
[Add. ch. 6096.]
A shield of arms : a cross cantoned \\ith four estoiles.
Above the shield a cross pattee. Within an elegantly carved
gothic rosette of eight double points.
fits' THOMe AT6 CROVCH S' PORTgR'.
The latter part of the legend seems to signify " scrviens
portarius," or serjeant porter.
John Atte ffelde, of Bedciingtoit, co. Siirr.
6992. [A.D. 1324.] Green: chipped, imperfect. -J in.
[Add. ch. 22,845.]
HERALDIC bEALS. 44I
A shield of arms : per pale, two griffins segreant in fess
(?counterchanged), on a chief a fish naiant. On each side of
the shield a sprig of foliage.
SS [S' : nOHIS : AXe : F6LDE *<.
Beaded borders. ^
Jolm Atte flfelde, of Beddington, co. Surr.
6993. [a.d. 1324.] Green: edge chipped. About fXf in-
[Add. ch. 22,845.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, two griffins segreant in
fess, on a chief a pike fish (or other fish) naiant. Betw. two
sprigs of foliage.
Ss OHIS 1^ ATG *< FGLOe «<•
Beaded borders.
Willemus Atte ffan.
6994. [a.d. 1436.] Red : much injured by pressure. -| in.
[Add. ch. 28,847.]
A shield of arms : indistinct. Betw. three small quatrefoil
flowers, slipped. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
SJ SIG VM Les.
William Atte ffen, fl. Johannis Atteflfen,
of Southzcark, etc., co. S/irr.
6995. [a.d. 1360.] Red: fragmentary. About i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 1314.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : charges defaced, within
an engrailed bordure. Within a carved and traced gothic
rosette.
Legend wanting.
Ricardus Atte Hamme.
See J OH AN Le B . . . R . . .
William Atte Homwode, 0/ IVestiiiestou, co. Suss.,
and J L'LIAN.\, /lis tK'ife.
6996. [a.d. 1381.] Green; injured by pressure, f in.
[Add. ch. 24,686.]
(i.) An eagle or bird of prey, striking a duck.
Ks ALAS le SV PRIS.
(ii.) A shield of arms : the charges defaced.
M D6 . . (?)
Ralph Atte Lee, of Theydon Garnon, etc., co. Ess., Gentl.
6997. [a.d. 1446.] Red : very indistinct, and injured by
pressure ; encircled by a t\\ isted rush. [Add. ch. 28,864.]
442 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
For description see next No.
6998. [a.U. 1458.] Red : good. [Add. ch. 28,874.]
Rectangular signet, an eagle rising. Cabled border.
6999. [a.D. 1458.] Red : good. [Add. ch. 28,875.]
John Ate Lhude, or Atte Lude, of Beckenhaui, co. Kent.
7000. [Early 13th cent] Dark green : fine. | in. [Harl.
ch. 112 B. 10.]
A shield of arms : three bugle-horns stringed, two and one.
» S' lOHIS • ATe LHVD6.
7001. Sulph. cast from No. 7000. [D.C., F. 208.]
Richard Atte Moor, of Clialfont St. Peter, co. Buck.
7002. [a.D. 1409.] Red : injured by pressure. i in.
[Harl. ch. 86 A. 7.]
Within a carved gothic cinquefoil, a shield of arms : a
sword in bend, point downward.
JS SIGILLVM GARD (?)
Williain Attemore.
7003. [a.D. 1343.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
i in. [Ix.vxii. 28.]
A shield of arms : diapered lozengy, a bend, Attemore.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel.
Sigillum . MliHi . attr move.
John Atte Nassche, of Merden, co. Kent.
7004. [a.D. 1451.] Red: cracked, injured b\- pressure.
A in. [Harl. ch. 79 D. 31.]
A shield of arms : a chevron. Within an indistinct carved
gothic panel.
M 1 . . . . R (?) .
Robert ate Noke, Wax-cliatindiller and Citizen of Loudon.
7005. [a.D. 1366.] Red: chipped. About ^ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 49 I. 28.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory.
« . . . A . . eveR T. (•')
John Atte Thele.
Sec John Huk(;i:v.s.
Agnes Atte Thorne.
Sec JOII.N DE ScULKIiUKNE.
HERALDIC SEALS. 443
Elena, xvife of Robert Atte Welle, of Den/iam, co. Buck.
7006. [ad. 1362.] Discoloured white: very indistinct.
^ in. [Harl. ch. 86 F. 43.]
A shield of arms : charges indistinct. Betw. two wyverns.
Within a gothic rosette of eight points.
Legend defaced.
Johannes Atte Welle, of Maidzi'ell, co. North.
7007. [a.U. ijiy-] Green: a fragment, very indistinct.
About i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22, 1 50.]
A shield of arms : per pale and per saltire, in chief two
roundles, all within an engrailed bordure.
STR .
Johannes Atte Welle, of Pudsay, co. York.
7008. [a.D. i394.[ Creamy-white: cracked, indistinct.
in. [Add. ch. 16,875.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges.
+ S' e.
Jolin Ropere, of Westgate, near Canterbury, or
Thomas Atte Welle, uf Burstrete in Hierne, or Heme,
CO. Kent.
7009. [a.D. 13S9.] Red : imperfect. About -:,' in. when
perfect. [Toph. ch. 38.]
Within a finely carved gothic rosette, a shield of arms : the
charges uncertain.
St P6NS6T De
For legend compare No. 7417.
Robert Atte Wenstalle.
See John Coumscu . . . ,
Harman Attwoodde, of Saunderstead, co. Surr., Gentl.
7010. [.\.D. 1614.] Red : imperfect. t X i in- [Add.
ch. 23,496]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., field replenished with
acorns, a lion rampant, Attwoode, sin., quarterly, i, 4.
Three uncertain charges, 2, 3, indistinct, apparently, on a bend
betw. three , as many martlets.
John Attewode.
7011. [a.D. 1416-7.] riasler cast. \l in. [Ixx.xii. 33.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, Atwood. Within a
carved gothic panel.
St SIGILL- • lOHANNIS ■ATTGWODe.
444 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Atte Wode.
Sc-d Vincent Finch.
William de Aubeni, o/ Belvoir, co. Leic.
7012. [Early 13th cent.] Dark green : chipped ; app. by
a woven silk cord of various colours. 2f in. [Add. ch.
22,576.]
0. An embattled ship or barge, with a tower of two storeys
of arcading, embattled at the top. Two men looking out,
one with a flag.
* SIGILCLVM :J WILLGLMI : DG : AVB VVGR.
R. A small counterseal. i^- in. A shield of arms of early
shape : two chevrons, within a bordure, Daubenv. Betw. a
small cross above a cinquei'oil on the 1. h. side and a sprig of
foliage on the r. h. side.
©SIGILLVM SALVTIS.
7013. Pla.ster casts of No. 7012. [Ixxxv. 22, 23.]
Agatha, ivife <7/ William de Aubeny.
Sec Agaca Trusbut.
Andrew Aubrey.
7014. [a.D. 1352.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [Ixxxii. 29.]
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four griffins, head erased,
Aubrey. Within an elaborately traced gothic rose panel.
■«-SIGILLVM *»■■* ANDRee •»^ AVBR6Y.
Beaded border.
Thomas Aubrey, of Walton, co. Siirr.
7015. \Tenip. Edw. I] Mottled green : imperfect. About
I in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,959.]
Three small shields of arms, arranged two and one :
I, chcvronelly ; 2, a lion rampant ; 3, fragmentary.
Ss S" PH O . . VN'.
Henry de Audithelega,
of CJiorslnirc, in Weston, co. Salop, Knt.
7016. [a.D. 122S.] Pale brownish-white, varnished: a
fragment. About i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,441.]
A shield of arms: frcttv. y\UDELEY.
Legend wanting
HERALDIC SEALS. 445
Another seal, linth counterseal of Wll.l.l AM DF. BkUMLE.
7017. {c. .\.D. 1233.] Dark-green: fine, imperfect; app.
by a plaited cord of coloured silks. About 2i x 2 in. when
perfect, [Cott. ch. xi. 38.]
0. Shield-shaped: a shield of arms: frctty, on a canton a
cross pattee.
^ SIGILLVM : HeNRICI : D6 : ALDIT €.
H. A small oval counterseal. *; x ^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. A sea-horse (?)
^ S' . WILL'I : De : BRVML'.
7018. Sulph. cast of the odv. onl)-. [D.C., E. 327.]
Hugh Daudelee, or de Audeleghe,
(>/ Horselieath, co. Camb., Kiit.
7019. [.\.D. 1305.] Red: verj^ fine, injured by casting.
1 in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 36.]
A shield of arms : frett\', for a fret, AuDLEY, a label of
three points. On a background diapered lozengy with a
small quatrefoil in each space.
Legend betw. four human heads, couped at the neck, and
with side-hair curled : —
SHVG _ ONIS _ DAVD _ GLee.
Beaded borders.
7020. Sulph. cast from No. 7019. [D.C., F. 177.]
Hugh de Audele, \st Baron.
7021. [a.D. 1330.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [l.xx.xii. 31.]
A shield of arms : fretty, within a bordure, AUDLEY. Sus-
pended by a strap. Betw. two wavy sprigs on each of which
is a bird.
^ SIGI : D6 : AVD6L6.
Beaded borders.
Hugh de Audele, or Daudele,
2ttd Baroti, Earl of Gloucester. A.D. 1 337-1 347.
7022. [a.D. 1344.] Cast in red composition from fine im-
pression. 1 1 in. [xlii. 79.]
A shield of arms, concha-, three chevrons, for Clare. The
Earl married Margaret de Clare, sister and coheiress of
Gilbert de Clare, 8th and last Earl. Crest, on a helmet
with grating closed, and mantling crusily, out of a ducal
coronet a swan's head and wings erect. Within a carved
gothic panel.
• SIGILLVM • HVGONIS • D€ • AVD€Le -
446 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
7023. [a.D. 1342.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 20,402.]
Thi.s contains only the shield, helmet, and lower part of the
crest.
Legend wanting.
Hugh Awdeley, of tlic Inner Temple, London, Esq.
7024. [A.D. ]628.] Red: indistinct, f x | in. [Add.
ch. 30,822.]
(i Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter an
indistinct animal. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
uncertain.
Cabled border.
James de Audedelega, al. Audeley,
2nd Baron. Ob. .\.\). 1271.
7025. [a.D. 1259.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
14 in. [Ixxxii. 30.]
A shield of arms : fretty. Background diapered with a
double reticulated pattern.
w SIGILL' : lACOBI : DG : AVDeDGLeGA.
James de Audeleye,
" Seigneur de Range Chaustell et de Heleye" co. Salop.
7026. \l'emp. Edw. III.] Green: very imperfect. About
iJ- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 38. |
A shield of arms, eouclu' : fretty, for a fret, AUDLEY.
Crest on a helmet, with grating, and lambrequin, a (griffin's?)
head and wings erect. Background diapered fretty with a
small annulet at each intersection, and a quatrefoil in each
space.
Legend wanting.
7027. Sulph. cast from No. 7026. [D.C., G. 245.]
James de Audithele, or Audelega,
of Berkhanipstead, co. Herts.
Secretuni.
7028. [Temp. Hen. III.] Mottled green: fine, well pre-
served. 1 in. [Add. ch. 15,469.]
A shield of arms : fretty, for a fret, AUDLEY. On a tree
betw. two wavy branches of elegant tlesign.
+ Le secRG : lAMes : De avdithgle.
Beaded border.
John Avinel, or Auenel, "Chivaler de coin' Catitcbr."
7029. [.v.D. 1 337. J Red: fine, chipped on the r. h. side.
^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 49.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : a fess bctw. six annulets,
HERALDIC SEALS. 44/
AUENELL. Betw. four cinquefoils, and within a carved and
pointed gothic quatrcfoil bordered with ball-flowers.
fis SlGriLLVM llOHAHmS AVINGL :
Beaded border.
7030. Sulph. cast from No. 7029. [D.C., F. 264.]
John Aumr ....
Seal used by Richard DE IIalle, of Lnlly)iton,co. Suss.
7031. [a.D. 1343.] Red: edges chipped. | in. [Add.
ch. 30,208.]
A shield of arms : a fess, over all nine estoiles, three, three,
two and one. The outer border of the shield invecked.
Within a cordon of estoiles.
lOHANeS AVMR ....
Jane, dan. of Sir Edw. Onslow,
7cife of Lord Gerald Aungier, 2>id Baron Aiingkr.
7032. [a.D. 1641.J Red: fine, i x -j^ in. [Harl. ch. ^j
H. 13.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a lion rampant.
Beaded border.
Rob. Auon'.
See Robert Hardy.
John Austelle, of Axbridge and Wells, co. Somer., Esq.
7033. [a.D. 1439.] Red : fine, injured on the r. h. side.
IJ- in. [Harl. ch. in D. 5.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a saltire engrailed betw.
four lions' faces ; sin., a pair of wings in lure. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree and betw. two pairs of sprigs of
foliage and flowers.
urn *< . . aunts >^ auftrll.
Cabled borders.
7034. Sulph. cast from No. 7033. [D.C., G. 206.]
7035. Red : fine, injured by pressure, [x.xxvi. 123.]
StgiUum «< toijannis *< austrll.
Sir John Austen, of Stagnoe, co. Herts., Bart.
7036. [A.ij. 16.S6.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct, a x tV in. [Add. ch. 35,413.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron emballed.
Seal used by Dante Rose, xuife of the above.
7037. [A.D. 1686.] Another: as above. [Add. ch. 35,413.]
448 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
J. Austen.
Seal used by Tiiomas Briggs, of Ticelturst. co. Suss.
7038. [a.D. 1 7 17.] Red: eit placard, on tape. 4 X | in.
[Add. ch. 30,840.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw.
three lions gambs, erased, AuSTEN ; sin., a chevron betw.
three birds, AusTEX (another coat). Crest, on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, a lion's gamb.
Seal used by EDWARD Britton,
of Croivhurst. co. Suss., Carpenter.
7039. [a.D. 17 10.] Red: imperfect, en placard. [Add.
ch. 29,981.]
Johan Austyn, Chev.
Sec WlLLL\M DE HETT . . S.
Robert Austen.
See Sir Robert Chester.
Robert Austen, of Riuf^inere, co. S?tss.
7040. [a.D. 1577] Red: injured. a in. [Add. ch.
30,739-]
A stag. Perhaps in allusion to the crest of AuSTEN, on a
mural crown a stag lodged.
John de Avene,
of CO. Glanwrg., son of Sir Leyson DE AvENE.
7041. [.\.D. 1 341.] Cast in green composition from a fine
but imperfect impression. \^ in. [xcvi. 73.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, AvEN'E. The arms
derived by way of imitation, from those of Clare, the lords
of Glamorgan and Morgan. Above the shield an Agnus Dei :
at each side a wyvern.
* S' * lOH'IS ■^ 06 *> AVeN€ -w * *
Thomas Awdeley.
7042. [.\.D. 161S.] Red : very indistinct and imperfect.
About ^ X i in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,108.]
Oval : on a wreath a demi-lion rampant.
Thomas Awdeley, of London, Gent I.
7043. [..\.D. 1621.] Red. |- X | in. [Add. ch. 36,385.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess cotised, betw. three conies.
HERALDIC SEALS. 449
AuDLEY. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a martlet.
Beaded border.
Thomas de Awill ?
7044. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from good impression.
i in. [Ixxxii. 32.]
A shield of arms : a fess indented betw. three birds
(parrots ?). Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches.
In place of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Beaded borders.
John de Ayllesbury, or Aylesbury,
of Bcaconsfield, co. Buck., K>it., son of
Sir Thomas de Aylesbury, of Milton-Keynes, co. Buck.,
and JOAX, dan. and coheir of RALPH Bassett,
Baron Bassett of IVeldon.
7045. [a.D. 1376.] Mottled green: good, injured by
pressure in places, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 57.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a cross, AYLESBURY;
2, 3, barrj' of six nebulee, Bassett. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree. Within a finely carved and traced
gothic panel with six circular holes pierced with quatrefoils.
stgiUum : toijannts : Df : ajjUcffauri? :
Cf. Baker, History of Northamptonshire, vol. i, p. 355.
7046. Sulph. cast from No. 7045. [D.C., F. 502.]
Thomas Ayres.
7047. [.\.D. 1653.] Red : covered with paper before im-
pression, -j^, X ^ in. [Add. ch. 27,328.]
Oval : a shield of arms, quarterly, indistinct.
William de Ayrmynne, of Keisby, co. Line, Chevaler.
7048. [a.D. 1393.] Creamy-white: very indistinct. \ m.
[Add. ch. 21,025.]
A shield of arms : ermine a saltire engrailed, on a chief
a lion passant, AvRE.%nNNE. Cf arms ofWilI.de Ayreminne,
Bishop of Norwich, A.D. 1325, in Add. MS. 12,443. Betw.
three small sprigs. Within a carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil.
li L6 SieL WILLIAM 06
Cf. Add. ch. 21,026; 21,027; 21,028. Cf. also Bedford, 5/<j2o« of
Episcopacy, p. 79.
VOL. H. 2 G
4SO CATALOGUE OV SEALS.
Edward Ayscoghe, or Ascough, of Swinliopt\ co. Line, Esq.
7049. [xv.u 1575. [ Red. 4 in. [Egert. ch. 483.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : three mullets pierced, two
and one, a crescent for difference.
Beaded border.
Johan Le B-
5m/ //j£'(/ /y Richard ate Hamme,
of Goitdhnrst, co. Kent.
7050. [a.D. 1367.] Red: injured by pressure. a in.
[Harl. ch. j'i, E 40.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Betw. three small
sprigs, and within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
+ S' lOHAN L€ B R . . . C?)
Thomas de B
Seal 7ised by Juhn Gryffyn, Chev., or John de
Whytemore, of Wycli Maubaiic, co. Chesh.
7051. [a.D. 1356.] Brownish-green : imperfect and in-
distinct. [L. F. C. xxviii. 7.]
A shield of arms : two fishes hauriant in fess, in chief a
crown.
TH0M6 • De ■B . e . . . ev. (?)
W-
7052. [A.D. 1454.] Red. | in. [Add. ch. 29,535.]
A swan on water. Betw. the initial letters \V. B. Perhaps
a crest.
Robert Baa, of co. Hunt.
7053. [a.D. 1391.] Red. -ff in. [Add. ch. 33,516.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three pierced mullets,
Baa, or BaO. Within a carved trefoil panel.
: Stgillum : vobrrtt : baa : *<«
Anthony Babington, of Dethick, co. Derb., Esq.
7054. [a.D. 1586.] Red: imperfect, and injured by
pressure. \ in. [Woll. ch. ii. 86.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three garbs, a martlet
for difference.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 45 I
Hugh, son of Richard de Babington, of co. York.
7055. [a. D. 1326.] Creamy-white: very indistinct. | in.
[Add. ch. 16,692.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges, perhaps a chevron.
S' TH GTON.
William Babyngton.
7056. [.\.D. 1424.] Piaster cast from good impression,
injured b\' pressure, i in. [Ixx.xii. 78.]
A shield of arms : field diapered with sprigs of foliage,
ten roundles, four, three, two, and one, in pile, over all in
chief a label of three points, B.\BlXGTO\. Suspended by a
strap from a tree. Within a carved border engrailed and
ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils.
^tgtlla : JBtirt : taiimtgton : *<
Beaded border.
Richard de Bachesworth, Lord of Herefeld, co. Midd.
7057. [a.D. 13 1 3.] Uncoloured. | in. [Harl. ch. 84 G.
50.]
A shield of arms : a chevron within a bordure engrailed.
Ss S' RICARDI : 06 : BACHeSWORTH6.
Sa[muel ?] Backhouse, [of co. Buck, f]
7058. [a.D. 1620.] Red. # X ^ in. [Harl. ch. j6 F. 36.]
Oval : on a wreath, an eagle displa\ed with inverted
wings, on a snake embowed, nowed at the tail. Crest of
Backhouse.
Cabled border.
John, son and heir of Edw.\RD Backwell, of London. Esq.
7059. [a.D. 1698.] Red: ^«//am;-^on a label, i X ^V in.
[Harl. ch. in H. 35.]
Oval : on a wreath a bull's head erased. Crest of BacK-
WELL. Cf Burke, Annorj; s. v., out of a mural crown a
demi-bull.
Richard, son <;/ Edward Backwell, of London, Esq.
7060. [a.D. 1698.] Red : en placard on a label. [Harl.
ch. Ill H. 35.]
Same as for John Backwell, see No. 7059.
Edmund Bacon, of Redgrave, co. Stiff., Bart.
7061. [a.D. 1657.] Red : injured by pressure. ^ X -j^ in.
[Add. ch. 19,265.]
2 G 2
452 CATALOGUE OF SKALS.
Oval : a sliicld of arms : cliartrcs defaced, but apparently
not the arms of BACON of Redgrave, viz. on a chief two
pierced mullets.
Elizabeth Bacon.
Sec Ambrose Copinger.
John 'Ba.con, Clerk of the Wardrobe to King Richard II.
7062. [a.D. 1 377-] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. iJ- in. [Ix.xxii. 79.]
An angel, issuing from clouds, and with expanded wings,
holding up in front betw. two brooms ? a shield of arms :
field diapered with sprigs of foliage, on a chief three roses.
Sigtll : toft'is : bacoun .... gin ....
John Bacon, of cos. Noif. and Suff., Esq.
7063. [a.D. 1435.] Red : originally fine, encircled with a
twisted rush, now injured by pressure. i in. [Cott. ch.
V. 3-]
A shield of arms, concha : three boars passant, two and
one. Bacon. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a
plume of feathers in two rows. The field replenished with
sprigs of foliage.
Legend on a scroll : —
Sigillum *< tofyts » baron *<
7064. Sulph. cast from No. 7063. [D.C., G. 198.]
7065. [a.D. 1435.] Red : much injured and imperfect.
[Cott. ch. V. 22.]
Thomas Bacoun, of Methwold, co. Norf.
7066. [a.D. 1366.] Red: fine, imperfect. 1 in. [Stowe
ch. 195.]
A shield of arms : three bacon pigs or boars, passant, two
and one, BACON. Within a carved panel.
SIGILL' THOM ....
Edward Badby.
See Edmund FExiRrLACE.
Alianora, widow of Sir William Bagot.
See Alianora de Ferrariis.
HERALDIC SEALS. 453
William Bagot,
Lord of the Manor of A lies Lye, co. Wariv., K)it.
IQ^l. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fine. i-pV i"- [Hail. ch. in
G. 40.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three martlets a
crescent for difference, B.\GOT. Suspended by a strap from
a forked oak-tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
SigtUum : totUrlmi : iiagot : *<
Beaded border.
7068. Plaster cast of No. 7067. (l.xx.xii. 80.]
7069. Sulph. cast of No. 7067. [D.C., F. 597.]
7070. [a.u. 1396.] Red: fine, edge chipped. [Harl. ch.
Ill G. 41.]
*igi . . . m : toillrlmt : bagot : »
101\. [a.d. 1399.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 21,504.]
Iclmt : bagot : /^
Valentine Bailif, of Pesemersshe, co. Suss., Esq.
1Q11. [a.d. 1422.] Red : fine, encircled with a twisted
rush. I in. [Add. ch. 20,144.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three human
hearts enfiamed, as many martlets, Bayliff. Within a finely
carved gothic pointed trefoil and cuspcd cinquefoil com-
bined, and having the inner edge ornamented with ball-
flowers.
Legend betw. the points : —
*igillum . . balnitini . . baillsf. (or batUiff.)
John Bais.
5^^ John de Sancto Laudo.
Emma de Bakepus.
Seal used by Alicia Adam, dan. of Thomas Adam,
of Ashbourne, co. Derb.
7073. [a.D. 1391.] Red: very fine. ^\\\. [Woll. ch. vi. 27.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., paly of six, over all a
bend, sin., two bars, in chief three horse-shoes, Bakepuce.
Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil, having the inner
border enriched with ball-flowers, and betw. two small
slipped flowers.
» SIGILLVM : eMM6 : D6 : BAK6PVS.
Dame Johanna Bakepuiz, of Boilston, co. Derb.
1Q1\, [a.d. 1383.] Red: imperfect edge, indistinct in
places. I ; in. [Woll. ch. vi. 10.] -
454 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., two bars, in chief three
horse-shoes, Bakkpuz, si>i., a chevron bctw. three (s^arbs ?).
Within a coarsely carved gothic trefoil, enriched with ball-
flowers,
....«! toij.a baUfjJUM. *<
Beaded borders.
Johannes de Bakepuz, of Allexton, co. Leic.
7075. [Early Hen. III.] Green, mottled: imperfect.
About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 24.]
A shield of arms, early shape : a lion rampant.
+ 3I[GIL]LVM IOH[A]NNI Z.
7076. Sulph. cast from No. 7075. [D.C., E. 319.]
Gregorie Baker, of Neiv Windsor^ co. Berk., Geittl.
ion. [A.n. 1631.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. -J in.
[Harl. ch. 79 F. 44.]
A shield of arms : uncertain.
Engrailed border.
John Baker, Citizen and Mercer of London, Servant of
Anthoxv Denny, Gentleman of the Privy Chamber.
7078. [A.D. 1544.] Red: chipped, t^ X -i- in. [Harl.
ch. TJ F. 24.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a saltire engrailed five
escallops, on a chief a lion passant, BAKER.
Thomas Baker, of Middle- Aston, co. Oxon., Knt.
IQl^. [A.D. 1627.] Red. 4. X I in. [Add. ch. 23,290.]
Oval signet : on a wreath a swan's head and neck, gorged
with a ducal coronet. Crest of BAKER ? Cf. arms of BAKER
of Worcestershire, three swans' heads erased, ducally gorged.
William Baker, of Walkeringham, co. Nott.
7080. [A.D. 1728.] Red: en />lacard, on a tape. iX-J-^in.
[Add. ch. 29,613.]
Oval : a shield of arms : charges indistinct, per pale, dex.,
three water bougets, two and one ; sin., three chevrons. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a peacock.
7081. [A.D. 1728.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,614.]
Seal nsed by Anne, wife of tlie above.
7082. [A.D. 172 S.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,613.]
7083. [A.D. 1728.] Another. [.Add. ch. 29,614.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 455
Maut, icifi- of John Bakon, Esq., dan. of
5/> Thomas Bedvngfeld, ATw/.
7084. [a.d. 1449.] Red : imperfect. | x -i in. [Add.
ch. i9,S6i.]
Oblong octagonal signet. A pig, or boar, statant. Crest
of Bacon.
John Balden, of co. Kent.
7085. [a.D. 1570.] Red: fine, i x f in. [Harl. ch. 79
B. 27.]
Oval signet from a ring : an ornamental shield of arms :
three fleurs-de-lis.
Richard de Balderstone, of Preston, co. Lane.
7086. [a.d. 1429.] Red. ;| in. [Add. ch. 17,131.]
Octagonal signet : a lion sejant affronte, in allusion to
the arms of Balderston, of Lancashire, viz., a lion rampant.
Legend in the field : —
H. talDnfton.
Cabled border.
Nicholas Sherryer Baldwin, of Chichester, son of
N. Sherkver, late of Hurting, co. Suss.
7087. [a.D. 1707.] Kcd: en placard, f x 1 in. [Add.
ch. 19,038.]
Oval : on a wreath, a wyvern or cockatrice issuing, for
crest of Baldwin.
Beaded border.
7088. [a.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
7089. [a.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,040.]
The same used by Richard Scardefield, of Hurting.
7090. [a.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
The same, used by Mary, -ojidoiu of NiCH. Sherryer
aforesaid, ivife of RICHARD SCARDEFIELD.
7091. [A.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
The same used by Timothy Luff, of Harting, Yeoman.
7092. [a.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
7093. [a.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,040.]
The same used by John Pescod, of Harting.
. 7094. [a.d. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
456 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Abraham Baley, of St. Clement's, London, Gentl.
Another Seal.
7095. [a.D. 1/66.] Red: en placard, on green tape.
I X I in. [Add. ch. 29,524.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw.
three mullets, on a chief a crescent. Over the shield a
cherub's head and carved foliage and flowers.
7096. [a.D. 1770.] Another: well preserved. [Add. ch.
2947 5-]
Another Seal.
10^1. [a.D. 1766.] Red : en placard on paper, f X | in.
[Add. ch. 29,525.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : per fess. Supported on
the sin. side by a lion rampant reguardant on a carved scroll.
Thomas Ballard, Esq.
7098. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I J- in. [l.xx.xii. 8l]
A shield of arms, concha : a griffin segreant, B.\LL.\RD :
crest on a helmet and mantling, on a wreath a demi-griffin
wmgs erect.
Legend on a scroll or ribbon :-
iigtUu • tijomr • ballaiU • aimig'i.
Beaded border.
Thomas Balle, of Flichain, co. Xorf.
7099. [.A.D. 1386-7.] Cast in red composition from good
impression, i in. [Ixxvi. 80.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three Katharine wheels.
Within a carved gothic panel.
S : iT : 13 : amor : btiirit : omnia.
John Ballett, Citizen and Goldsmith of London.
7100. [a.D. 1594.] Red: cracked, indistinct. ^ X |i in.
[Harl. ch. 57 H. 22.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a chief three
cinquefoils, Ballett. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, out
of a mural coronet a demi-eagle displayed.
Walter de Baltherby.
7101. [15th cent.] Red: indistinct in places. Detached
from a charter, i in. [xxxvi. 117.]
A shield of arms, couche : tliree bulls' heads cabossed, two
HERALDIC SEALS. 457
and one. Crest on a helmet, and mantling, on a chapeau a
goat's head (?) In the field on each side a flowering tree or
branch.
S WALTGRI D' BALTHERBYC?)
Walter ,
{seal used by \\'iLLL\M Baltrip, Receiver of
Lord Henry de Percy hi cos. Ess. and Norf)
7102. [a.d. 1335.] Red: fine, imperfect. About | in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 32.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roundles. Within
a car\ed and pointed gothic trefoil, the inner edge enriched
with ball-flowers.
SS S WALT
7103. Sulph. cast from No. 7102. [D.C., F. 253.]
Reginald de Balun, Lord of Jifagiia Markeleya, co. Heref.
7104. [.\.U. 1294.] Green : fine, i in. [Egert. ch. 352.]
A shield of arms : three bars dancettees ; B.\.\lux and
Balun : see MS. Cott., Tiberius D. x.
i!SS' RGGINALDI D6 BALVN.
Beaded borders.
Warwick Bampfield,
Lord of the Manor of P or lock, co. Soiners., Esq.
7105. [a.d. 1691.] Red : en placai-d, on a folded paper,
f X -li in. [Add. ch. 7704.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, a tiger (?) rampant ;
2, Ermine, a chevron, on a chief a lion passant ; 3, three
scaling ladders, two and one, bendwise, and betw. the two
uppermost a spear's head, on a chief a castle, triple-towered ;
4, a lion rampant. Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
a tiger (?) passant.
Beaded borders.
The 3rd quarter is borne by Lloyd, Jone.S, ParRY, Owen,
etc.
Agnes, widow of Thomas Banastre, Knt.,
of Singleton, etc., co. Lane.
7106. [a.d. 1392.] Red: chipped. ^ in. [Add. ch.
20,5 u.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a cross fleury, Ban.\STRE ;
sin., three bars, or barry of si.x.
^tgtllum * agnrtiB « faanafnf.
7107. [a.d. 1392.] Red: indistinct. [.Add. ch. 20,522.]
458 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Gunnora, relict of WiLLIAM Banastre,
of IValetiiii, or Walliitgton, co. Surr.
7108. {fost A.D. 1228.] Green, mottled. \^ in. [Add.
ch. 23,674.]
A mermaid, embowed, facing to the n, holding a flower
slipped, or cross crosslet, fitchee. Probabl)' prehcraldic.
+ S' GVNNORe RITTG WILL'I.
7109. \post A.D. 122S.] Light brown: imperfect, in-
distinct. [Add. ch. 23,673.]
William Banastre, of Snlhampstead, co. Berks.
7110. \circ. K.V). 1230-1240.] Green: fine, i-fi '"• [Add.
ch. 20,267.]
A mermaid, with long spiral tail of a floral character,
enclosing a horse.
+ SIGILLV : WILLGLMI BANASTR6.
Wyllems Le Banester, or William Le Banester,
Escheator of Salop.
7111. [A.D. 1335.] Recent impression in gutta-percha from
fine impression or the matrix, i in. [xlvii. 1279.]
A shield of arms : a maunch. Bctw. three porcupines or
wyverns. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
+ 5' aSlpUfmB AS If /« baufftrr.
At the end of the legend a wyvcrn or dragon, with open
mouth, and tail flory.
William Banastre, of Hadenhale, or Hadnall, co. Salop.
7112. [a.D. 1359.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
1 in. [Ixxxii. 82.]
A shield of arms : a maunch. Betw. five small flowers
slipped. Within a carved gothic panel of eight points.
S' WILL'I BANASTRe DG HADENHALG.
Cf. Harl. ch. 48 A. 53 ; Add. ch. 9356.
William Banaster, of Quernmore, co. Lane, Gent I.
7113. [a.D. 1529.] Red. I X 4 in. [Harl. ch. 56 E. 18.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : three chevrons, BanasTER.
Within a trefoil.
Beaded border.
Allen Bancks, Citizen and Stationer of Lofidon.
7114. [.\.D. 1669.] Red : imperfect, indistinct, covered
with paper before impression. About J X ^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 111 H. },6.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 459
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed bctvv. four fleurs-de-lis,
Banks. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling,
Henry Banyarde, seal used by Edw. Kempe,
of Hereford, co. Heref., Gent.
7115. [a.p. i6io.] Red. a x ^ in. [Harl. ch. 75 G. 56.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. two chevrons as
many links of a chain interlinked in fess, Baynard.
Cabled border.
Thomas Barantyn, seal used by Richard Weston,
of Clayore, co. Oxofi. f
7116. [a.D. 139S.] Red: injured, indistinct in places.
I- in. [Add. ch. 20,334.]
A shield of arms : three eagles displayed, Baraxtine.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, and sus-
pended by a strap from a tree.
S' . ti)omc . barantim.
Thomas Barantyn, of Chalgrave, Watlington, etc.,
CO. Oxon.
7117. [a.D. 1393.] Red: imperfect. [Add. ch. 20,384.]
Seal as described in No. 71 16.
5 . . . omr . barautmt.
7118. [a.D. 1399.] Dark green : indistinct in places.
[Add. ch. 20,387.]
5' . t1)omr . faarantpn.
Roger Barber, of co. Suff.
7119. [a.D. 1577.] Red: indistinct. a x ^ in. [Add.
ch. 32.907-]
Oval : out of a ducal coronet a bull's head. Crest of
Barber.
Beaded border.
William Barber, of co. Hertf.
7120. [A.D. 1619.] Red: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
35-866.]
A griffin's head erased : betw. the initial letters h). b. (.-')
7121. [a.D. 1619.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch.
35.867]
Robert Barbot, of Ernell Manor, co. Soutlit., Esq.
7122. [a.D. 1424.] Red: fine, imperfect. About i\ in.
when perfect. [.\dd. ch. 17,429.]
46o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, couchc: a chevron betw. three quivers.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a fox's head.
S' + robrrti
Beaded borders.
Renaud Barbottle.
7123. [a.d. 1265.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
If X il^ in. [Ixxxii. '^6^^
Pointed oval : a carved quatrefoil panel containing five
escallops in cross, not on a shield. Below this, a trefoil panel
containing three fleurs-de-lis, one and two, not on a shield.
At each side, by way of supporters, a demi-angel with wings
erect, holding a hand on each panel. In base a countersunk
trefoil.
[+ SlIGILLVM ■RGNAVDI • BARBOTTL'.
Beaded borders.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
William Le Barbour, or Barbur, of Soiit/nvark, co. Smr.
7124. [a.U 1276-7.] Dark green : fine. I X f in. [Add.
ch. 15,505.]
Shield shaped : a shield of arms : a cross compony countcr-
compony.
+ S' • WILL'I • Le : BARBOVR :
Robert Bardewelle, of Gaiboldeshaiii Manor, co. Norf.
7125. [a.d. 1446.J Red: injured by pressure, f X i in.
[Add. ch. 14,672.]
Octagonal signet : on a helmet a goat's head. Perhaps
the crest of BARDEWELLE. In the field an indistinct legend
in gothic letters.
Drawn in Blomcfield's Hist, of Norfolk (Dcpt. copy), vol. i., p. 257.
William Bardewelle, or Berdwell, of Gastkorpe,
to. Norf, Tliclvcthani, co. Siiff., etc., Kiit.
7126. [a.d. 1404.] Red : fine, slightly chipped at base.
44 in. [Add. ch. 14,674-]
A shield of arms : a goat salient, Bardwell. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
: StgtUum : totU't : bfitHufU' : «<
. Cabled border.
Drawn in Blometicld's ///>/. of Norfolk (Dept. copy), vol. i., p. 253.
7127. Sulph. cast from No. 7126. [D.C., G. 108.]
7128. [a.d. 14OL] Red : imperfect and indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 53E. 31.]
: ^igillum : taJtU't :
HERALDIC SEALS. 4^1
7129. [A.D. 1404.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 15,537.]
: *tgillum : toiU't : tiritibJfU' : *<
7130. [A.D. 1410.] Red: imperfect. [Had. ch. 51 G. 54.]
: Sigillu : bcrOtorU : *<
7131. [a.D. 1422.] Red : imperfect. [Stowe ch. 232.]
S tt'i : fanUtofir : *<
Hugh Bardolf, Lord of Winnegaye, or Wonnegay, co. Norf.
7132. [Early 14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 84.]
A shield of arms : three cinquefoils, two and one, Bardolf.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Betw. two trees. Within
a sixfoil panel, having a small sunk trefoil opening in each
spandril.
Cf. Harl. ch. 43 D. 6, .a.d. 1300.
John Bardolf, Lord of Winnegeye, co. Norf.
7133. [a.D. 1354.] Red : fine, dinted and slightly
chipped. \^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 52.]
A shield of arms : three cinquefoils two and one, BARDOLF.
The points of the triangles project into the annulus of the
legend, and are floreated. Within a very elaborately and
minutely car\-ed and traced gothic double triangle, having
the inner edge cusped and enriched with ball-flowers.
S' lOHANNIS BARDOLF DN[I] D6 WYRM6G€Y€«<
7134. Sulph. cast from No. 7133. [D.C., F. 390.]
Thomas Bardolf, of South Elmhant, co. Siiff., Knt.
Sccretum.
7135. [a.D. 1 31 5.] Red: fine, cracked. i in. [Stowe
ch. 36S.]
A shield of arms : three cinquefoils, two and one, B.\RDOLF.
Suspended by a strap, from a tree of three branches, and
betw. two lions passant.
SeCReTVM THOMG BARDOLF.
Beaded borders.
7136. [.\.D. 131 5.] Another: fine, slightly chipped at the
base. [Stowe ch. 369.]
William Bardolf.
7137. [.\.D. 1368.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
\\ in. [Ixxxii. 85.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. three cinquefoils, two and
one, Bardolf ; sin. paly a chief indented (dimidiated).
Within a carved gothic panel.
Sigiir : [totirrlmt : bavDulf.
462 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas [de] "B&reniyn, of Berzvick-iipou-Tiveed.
7138. [A.D. 1360.] Liglit brown : somewhat indistinct.
X in. [Hai-1. ch. 45 F. 53.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed, over all a bendlet.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
^ SIGILLV • THOMe ■BARGNTYN.
7139. Sulph. cast from No. 7138. [D.C., F. 411.]
William Baret.
7140. [a.D. 1 33 1.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i in. [Ixxxii. 89.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight per pale countercharged.
Suspended by a strap from a lion's face, and betw. two
wyverns sans wings.
[S:iGILLVM WKLUELMI BAR€T.
John de Bargothow, co. Cormv.
7141. [a.D. 1372.] Dark red : indistinct. t X i '"•
[Add. ch. 19,505.]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
hares' heads couped.
.... Rev
7142. [a.D. 1372.] Dark red: indistinct. [Add. ch.
19.504.]
Bartholomew Barham, of London.
7143. [.\.D. 1519.] Red. 4 in. [Add. ch. 828.]
A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis, two and one. En-
signed with a coronet of five points fleury.
Henry Barkere, of Langham, co. Stiff.
7144. [a.D. 1369.] Dark green : sharp, imperfect. ^ in.
ID.C. F. 463.] , . .
A shield (of arms ?) : a crescent enclosmg a human heart
from which spring three small slipped quatrefoil flowers,
within a border engrailed. Betw. the initial letters R.B. at the
sides, and [..] W at [the top and] bottom. Within a carved
and pointed gothic quatrefoil, enriched with ball-flowers on
the inner edge.
Beaded border.
7145. Sulph. cast from No. 7144. [D.C., F. 463.]
John Barlowe, of Denham, co. Buck.
7146. [A.D. 1457.] Red : from a signet ring with mark of
the setting. Injured by pressure. ^} in. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 9.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 463
A helmet and mantling. In the field the legend :
tol)fs : liarloto.
Cabled border.
7147. [a.d. 1457.] Red, discoloured : injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. S4 H. 11.]
The same, used by Henry Beraker of Denham.
7148. [a.d. 1457.] Red : fine, with mark of the setting.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 25.]
John Barlow, of Deiiluvn, co. Buck.
7149. [.\.D. 1 468. J Red : imperfect, originally encircled
with a twisted rush. \ in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 D. 20.]
A greyhound's head, erased, and muzzled. In the field an
illegible motto in gothic letters.
Thomas Barnard,
Seal used by MATTHEW BUSH, Sen., of Bishop- Storiford,
CO. Herts.
7150. [A.D. 1695.] Red: en placard. | X i in. [Add.
ch. 27,088.]
An ornamentally-carved oval shield of arms : a bear
passant, BARNARD (for a bear rampant or salient).
Beaded border.
Thomas Barnard, of Lincoln s Inn, -co. Midd., Gent.
7151. [a.d. 1769.] Red : en placard, on a green tape.
About i X 4 in. [Add. ch. 29,627.]
An ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : quarterly,
I, 4, on a bend three crosses crosslet fitchees ; 2, 3, three
crosses pattees. Crest on a wreath, a demi-lion, holding in its
dexter paw a crosslet as in the arms. Cf arms of WOODCOCK,
of Essex, on a bend engrailed three crosses botonnees fitchees.
Elbro' Woodcock signs as a witness to this charter. The seal
was also used by Thos. Blackman, q.v.
George Barnardiston, of Caldecoate in Northill parish,
CO. Bedf., Gentl.
7152. [a.d. 161 2.] Red. About f x f in. [Add. ch.
23,870.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess dancettce, ermine, betw. si.x
crosses crosslet, Bar.nardisto.n.
464 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Barnardistone, of Northill, co. Bed/., Esq.
7153. [a.D. 1579.] Red: cracked, indistinct. | in. [Harl.
ch. 45 G. 4.]
A shield of arnas of irregular shape : a fess dancettee betw.
six crosses crosslet, Barnardiston.
Nathanael Barnardiston.
See M. Dalton.
George Barne, Citizen and HaberdasJier of London,
[Lord Mayor, 15 86.]
7154. [a.D. 1573.] Yellowish-red. tt X .J- in. [Add.
ch. SS6.]
An ornamental shield of arms : on a chevron wa\^', betw.
three Cornish choughs, as many trefoils, Barne.
John Barne, Citicoi and Haberdasher of London.
7155. [a.D. 1573.] Yellowish red. -^ X ^ in. [Add.
ch. 886.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly i, 4, on a chevron en-
grailed, betw. three Cornish choughs, as many trefoils ; 2, 3,
on a fess engrailed, betw. three goats' heads erased and
collared, a cinquefoil betw. two fleurs-de-lis. Crest, on a
helmet, mantling and wreath, an eagle displayed. For these
arms of Sir Geo. Barne, Haberdasher, Lord Mayor of London,
1552, see Harl. MS, 1349, p. 29.
William Barnebye, Eschcator of co. York., Esq.
7156. [a.D. 1573.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 83 D. 47-]
An ornamental shield of arms : an escallop, in allusion to
the arms of Barnbv of co. York, viz., a lion rampant hung
about with escallop shells. Betw. the initial letters W.B.
Cabled border.
7157. [A.D. 1573.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. ^l E. 8.]
R. Barnett,
Seal used by 'Wh'^'^hVL Coxlev, of Lewes, co. Suss., Widow.
7158. [a.D. 1734.] Red : en placard on a tape, imperfect.
About ^ X i in. [Add. ch. 30,680.]
Oval : a carved oval shield of arms : three bars, in chief a
crescent for difference, for Barnett.
HERALDIC SEALS. 465
Ralph Barney, al. Bemey, Esq.
7159. [a. D. 1509.] Red : indistinct. -^rXfin. [Add. ch.
28,935-]
Oval : a bear passant. Perhaps a crest, or in allusion to
the name.
7160. [a.D. 1509.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch.
28,936.]
Beatrice de Barre.
See Beatrice de Valence.
Paul Barrett, of Canterbury, co. Kent, Esq.
7161. [a.D. 1670.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : injured by pressure, f X -I- in- [Add. ch. 8465.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a chevron betw. three
mullets as many lions passant guardant, Barrett : sin., on a
bend, betw. some indistinct charges, three birds, a chief
Barrett, Arms of.
See Edward Flowerdew.
Joseph Barshom.
See Robert Castleton.
John Bartelot, of Stopliam, co. Sitss.
7162. [a.D. 1433.] Red : originally encircled by a twisted
rush -H- in. [Add. ch. 8877.]
A shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented, four cres-
cents counter-changed, BartleT. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree.
~igillu iof)tB iavtflot Dr ftopijam.
Cabled border.
John de Bartoun
7163. [a.D. 1348.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ix.x.xvii. 94.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief two boars' heads.
Betw. five small flowers. Within a cusped border of eight
points.
» SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS ■DG ■BARTOVN (>)
VOL. 11. 2 H
466 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Barton.
7164. [i/th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matri.x. i in. [x.vxv. 26.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three bucks' heads, BARTON.
Within a pointed trefoil.
+ SIGILLVM + lOHANES + BARTON.
The letters NE of Jo/KDies are conjoined.
7165. Plaster cast of No. 7164. [Ixxxii. 91.]
7166. [17th cent] Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 133.]
Robert de Bartone.
7167. [a.D. 1338.] Plaster cast from good impression.
i in. [Ixxxii. 92.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two cotises dancettees
(field diapered lozengy). Betw. five small flowers slipped.
Within a carved gothic panel of eight points, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
» L6 • SEAL • ROB6RT ■DG •. BARTONE *<«>■«!**'*
Samuel Barton, of Hellingley, co. S/tss., Gentl.
7168. [a.D. 1654.] Red : indistinct. f X f in. [Add.
ch. 30,157-]
Oval : a shield of arms, ornamental mantling, helmet and
crest, very indistinct.
Thomas Barton, Canon of tlie Catliedral Church of
St. Peter, Exeter, co. Devon.
7169. [a.D. 1414.] Red: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 27,607.]
A shield of arms : a chevron indented, betw. three scrolls,
each charged with a cross pattee. Within a carved and
pointed gothic trefoil, ornamented with small ball-flowers on
the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points : —
Sigtir ; ttjomr : barton :
Cabled border.
7170. [a.D. 1414.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 27,608.]
7171. [A.D. 1415.] Red: fine. [Add. .ch. 27,610.]
7172. [a.D. 1416.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 27,612.]
John de Barry, son and heir of David DE BarrY,
of Pcnnaly or Penally, co. Pembroke.
7173. [a.D. 1301.] Uncoloured : imperfect. About 1! in.
when perfect, [Harl. ch. 45 G. 13.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 467
A shield of arms : two bars gemels. Suspended from a
hook by a strap, and betw. two small birds, of which that
on the r. only remains.
.... IGILLVM
John de Barwe ? or Barnes ?
7174. [.\.D. 1352.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
.14 in. [Ixxxii. 93.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, BARNES .? Within a carved
gothic panel.
« SIGILL' lOHANeS D6 BARWG (?)
Elizabeth Baryngge, {dau. of ZouCHE ?), ivife of
Oliver AIalleverer, of Creton Manor, co. Line.
7175. [a.D. 1401.] Red : originally fine, and encircled
with a twisted rush, now chipped, i in. [Cott. ch. xii. 29.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a fess (diapered) betw.
two barrulets in chief and four in base, Baryngge ? ; sin.,
fourteen roundles, 4, 4, 3, 2, and I, a canton ermine, ZouCHE?
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on a mount, and
within a carved gothic panel.
;»' : finahcti) ♦ [bjanmggr :
7176. Sulph. cast from No. 7175. [D.C., G. 91.]
7177. Another, tinted pink, [xlvii. 1477.]
Laing's MS. Cafal., No. 487.
7178. [.A.D. 1401.] Red: originally fine, and encircled
with a twisted rush. [Cott. ch. .xxvii. 79.]
.... rloabrti) • bamtggf :
Gilebert de Baseville, of Reading, co. Berks.
7179. [l.ate 12th cent.?] White, flaked away in several
places : verj' indistinct and tender. About i| in. [Add. ch.
19,612.]
0. A shield of arms of early shape : barry of si.x, a chevron.
+ SIGIL 1 De BAS6VIL6.
R. A small pointed oval counterseal. i-J^ x i in. Im-
pression of an antique oval intaglio gem. An Agnus Dei.
+ ecce ANGNVS oei.
Beaded borders.
Robert Basham ?
Seal used by THO^^\s Bret, of Norton, co. Suff.
7180. [a.D. 1379.] Red: chipped. fin. [Harl. ch
47 B. 25.]
2 n 2
468 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roundles. Within
a border ornamented with small ball-flowers on the inner
ed?e.
SS S' ROBeRTI BASHA.
Robert de Basinges, of London.
7181. [A.D. 1290.] Green: a fragment. About f in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 48 H. 17.]
A shield of arms : a cross (moline?) BasinGES.
ss s Ges.
Ralph de Baskerville, of Bredtvardiiie, co. Hcirf
7182. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark green : somewhat indis-
tinct. ^ in. [Add. ch. 20,409.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three annulets (for
hurts), Baskerville.
* SIG' RADVLFI D' BASK'V.
Beaded borders.
Thomas de Baskervile.
7183. [a.D. r400.] Red : originally fine, and encircled by
a twisted rush. ^ in. [L. F. C. xxviii. 10.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two roundles in chief,
a crescent in base. Within a carved gothic rosette of eight
points.
ss SIGILLV • THOMe • D€ • BASKGRVIL'.
Alan Basset, of co. Wilts.
7184. [a;r. A.D. 1225.] Green: somewhat indistinct. App.
by a piece of finely-woven tape of brownish green stuff.
i\ in. [Add. ch. 10.596.]
A shield of arms : two bars undees or dancettees, for
Basset.
â– ^ SIGILL : ALANl ; BASS6T.
7185. Plaster cast of No. 71S4. [Ixx.xii. 95.]
Anselm Basset, of Jakindene, co. Soviers.
7186. [a.D. 1268.] Creamy-white, partly flaked off. 1 in.
[Harl. ch. 45 G. 29.]
A shield of arms : erm., on a chief indented three annulets,
pierced cinquefoils, or estoiles, BASSET.
e: SIGILLV :
Arthur Basset, of Heauton, co. Devon, Esq.
7187. [a.D. 1660.J Red, covered with paper before im-
pression: very indistinct, i' X ;j- in. [Harl. ch. 85 H. 59.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 469
Oval : a shield of arms : barry wavy of six, BASSET. Crest
on ;i helmet, mantling, and wreath, an unicorn's head.
7188. [a.D. 1660.] Another: nearly illegible. [Harl. ch.
1 1 1 E. 36.]
John Bassett, sou and heir of ARTHUR B.\SSET,
of Heanton, Esq., Gent/.
7189. [a.D. 1660.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Harl. ch. 85 H. 59.]
Apparently from the same signet as the seal of his father,
see No. 71 87.
7190. [a.D. 1660.] Another, red : imperfect, indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 11 1 E. 36.]
Philip Basset.
7191. [a.D. 1258.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
H in. [Ixxxii. 97.]
A shield of arms : barry wavy of six, for BASSET.
S= SIGIL .... HILIPPI • BASS6T.
Philip Basset, of Parva Stambridge, co. Essex.
7192. [a.D. 1257.] Green : originally fine, now imperfect.
About f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 26.]
A shield of arms of early shape with beaded edge : three
bars wavy, Basset. Ov^er the shield a crescent for difference.
[At each side an estoile.]
?5! s T.
Bearded borders.
7193. [a.D. 1260.] Plaster cast from good impression.
[Ixx.xii. 96.1
* SIGILL' ; PHILIPPI : BASSeT.
7194. [a.D. 1258.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
[Ixxxii. 98.]
. . . IGILL' : PHILIPPI : BAS
Ralph Basset.
7195. [a.D. 1328.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [l.xxxii. 94.]
A shield of arms : three piles meeting in point, a canton
ermine, B.\SSET. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches.
a SIGILLVM • RADVLPHI ■BASS6T.
Cf. Harl. ch. 53 G. 57, A.D. 1319 ; Cott. ch. .\.\vii. 54, .a.u. 1321 ; Harl.
ch. 43 D. 30, .v.D. 1331, etc.
47° CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ralph, soti of Ralph, son of Ralph Basset, of Drayton.
7196. [a.D. 1355.] Red: very fine. I in. [Add. ch.
19,895.]
A shield of arms : three piles meeting in one point in base
(diapered), a canton ermine, BASSET. Within an elaborately
carved and traced gothic panel.
«s SIGILLVM : RADI : BASSeX ; DE : DRAYTOV :
Beaded border.
7197. [a.D. 1355.] Red: very fine. [Add. ch. 19,896.]
Ralph Basset, cf Welledone, co. Nortlit.
7198. [ftiiip. Edw. III.] Dark green: fine, cut from a
charter. -J in. [xxxvi. 74.]
A shield of arms , three pales, within a bordure bezantee,
Basset. Suspended by a loop, and betw. two wyverns sans
wings.
» S' RADVLFI BASSer DG WeLL6DON6.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Slo. ch. xxxi. 4 (29), A.D. 1330; Add. ch. 719, A.D. 1333 ; Add. ch.
758, .\.D. 1341.
Symon Basseth, son of Ralph Basseth,
of Sapcote, co. Leic.
7199. \Temp. Hen. III.] Dark green : fragments. About
I- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 30.]
A shield of arms : three bars undoes, Basset.
SIMON' • B
Family of Bassingborne, or Rand.
7200. [14th cent] Red. a in. [xxxvi. 84.]
A shield of arms : gyronny of twelve, borne by BASSING-
BORNE, and Rand.
In place of the legend a wavy scroll of foliage within
beaded borders.
John de Bassingbourne, Lord of Badelingham,
\co. Cainl>P\ Knt.
7201. [A.D. 1348.] Red: fine. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 36.]
.A shield of arms : quarterly, in each quarter a crescent,
Bassingborne. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil, with the
inner edge ornamented with small ball-flowers.
Ss M • S' lOHANNIS • D6 • BASSINGBOVRN.
The letters M.S. probably signify Magnum sigilliim.
Beaded border.
7202. Sulph. cast from No. 7201. [D.C., F. 300.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 47 1
Maheu de Bassingburne, \of Badliiighani, co. Caiiib.']
7203. [a.D. 1332.] Red : a fragment containing only the
central part. About ^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 35.]
A shield of arms : quarterl}', in each quarter a crescent,
Bassixgborne. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and
betw. two wj'verns sans wings.
ING
Beaded border.
Maria, zcidoiiJ of HUMFREY DE BASSINGBURNE, Kilt., dan. of
Matthew de Thorntone, of Fordham, co. Cainb.
7204. [a.D. 1298.] Green, mottled: fine, injured at the
points. I i X f in. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 34.]
A shield of arms : gyronny of twelve, Bassingborne.
Suspended by a strap from a hook, and on a forked oak tree.
Within a cusped panel of eight points. In the place for
a legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
Beaded borders.
7205. Sulph. cast from No. 7204. [D.C., E. 490.]
Thomas de Bassingb[orne].
7206. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxiii. 13.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. three birds contourne.
+ 8' THOM6 D6 BASSINGB'.
Cf Add. ch. 22,666, A.D. 1364.
John Bastard, Warden of the Chapel cf Holy Cross without
the walls of Colchester, co. Essex.
7207. [a.D. 1 33 1.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
A in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 C. 55.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a bend.
IS S' STARD.
Master Robert Le H , aud Lucia de
Seals used by JOHN DE Bastwyke, citizen of Norwich,
and Richard Gilbert, ('/ Wroxham, co. Norf.
7208. [a.D. 1355.] Dark green : fine, imperfect. About
f in. [Add. ch. 14,928.]
(l.) A shield of arms: on a cross betw. four eagles dis-
played, five cinquefoils. Background diapered lozengy with
a small cinquefoil in each space. Within a quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' MA . . . ROB' L H6
7209. (2.) A shield of arms : on a cross five escallops,
within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
[Sj LVCie 06 B
. Blomeficld's Hist, of Norfolk, vol. v., p. 458 ^ Dcpt. copy).
4/2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. B., 7(S£d by JOHN BATE de Donkastre, [Doncaster, co. York],
CI tap lain of Lincoln.
7210. [a.D. 1408.] Red: fine, somewhat injured by pres-
sure, i in. [Harl. ch. 112 G. 6.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three talbots' heads (or
betes heads), or three dexter hands couped bendwise at the
wrist, a quatrefoil, between two roundles, Bate ? Betw. the
letters S'. R. B. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
Cf. Bates' arms.
Edmund Bateman.
See 'VVlLLL-\M Pettitt.
John Bathe, of Walliiigton, co. Skit., or Matildis, his wife.
7211. [.V.D. 1390.] Red- imperfect, indistinct. a in.
[Add. ch. 23,156.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. \\'ithin a pointed
gothic trefoil.
. . . . IV . . H . . . CI . . .
Beaded border.
Thomas Bathe.
See Ralph de Harvngton.
Richard Battelle, at. Battely, of Redgrave, co. Suff.
7212. [a.D. 1657.] Red : indistinct. ^ X i in. [Add.
ch. 19,265.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron engrailed betw.
three roundles, as many cinquefoils.
Cf. the seal of Robert French in the same charter.
Ralph Battell, at. Battle, Clerk, Master of the Free School,
Hertford, co. Hertf.
7213. [a.D. 1670.] Red : injured by pressure, very indis-
tinct. About i X I in. [Add. ch. 35,491.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a griffin segreant, B.\TTELL.
Crest on a helmet and mantling, indistinct.
William Battell, of co. Hertf.
7214. [a.D. 1716.] Red : en placard o\\ a tape. \\ X VV-
An oval shield of arms : a griffin segreant, BaTTELL.
Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a
demi-griffin.
Used by Samuel Hassell, of Digswell, co. Hertf., Clerk.
7215. [a.D. 1716.] Another: indistinct. [.Add. ch. 35,469.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 473
William Battesford, Rector of the Cliurcli of St. Mary,
Maidwell, co. Nortkt.
7216. [a.D. 1397.] Red: injured by pressure. -i in
[Add. ch. 22,236.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed bctw. three mullets.
Within a carved gothic trefoil.
-w Sigill !«. -w toillt' * bfltrfforB.
7217. [a.D. 1397.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 22,237.]
7218. [a.D. 1397.] Red : originally fine, now imperfect.
[Add. ch. 22,238.]
John, fil. Rob. Baudri,
See Edmund de Ca . . .
Thomas Bawde, of co. Essex, Knt.
7219. [a.D. 1498.] Red : injured by pressure. | X -j- in.
[Add. ch. 27,438.]
Rectangular : a shield of arms : three chevrons, B.VWDE.
Aiiotlier Seal.
7220. [A.D. 1504.] Red. f in. [Add. ch. 27.441.]
A wing erect. In the field the initial letter hj.
William Bayfiforde, Lord of the Manor of Estviylne, in the
Parish of Fordingbridge, co. Soiitht.
7221. [A.D. 1388.] Bronze-green: fine, i in. [Lansd.
ch. 688.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed in bend, dcbruised
by a bendlet, and within an engrailed border. Suspended by
a loop from a forked tree. Within a carved and pointed
gothic panel.
Stgillum : totH't : baijffortJ.
Carved border.
7222. [a.D. 1388.] Another: edge chipped. [Lansd.
ch. 689.]
Anna Bayly, of Havant, co. Soiitht., Widow.
7223. [a.D. 1686.] Red : en placard, iin. [Add. ch. 9442.]
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed.
Robert Baynarde, of Lachkain, co. Jl'ilts.
7224. [a.D. 1430] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
About ,' in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 1534.]
474 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed. Sus-
pended by a loop from a forked tree.
m robtvti bamia
Carved borders.
Edward Bayntone, of Benfield, co. Berks, Knt.
7225. [a.D. 153S.J Red: from a ring with mark of the
chasing. ^ X ^ in. [Add. ch. 13,649.]
Oval : a griffin's head erased. Crest of BayntoN.
Beaded border.
John de Baynton.
7226. [Tanp. Edw. III.] Red: fine, edge slightly
chipped. Cut from a charter. |^ in. [x.xxvi. 87.]
A shield (? of arms) : a chevron engrailed betw. three
Katharine wheels. In chief a crosslet fitchee, united to the
apex of the chevron. Within a finely carved and traced
gothic panel or cinquefoil.
» SIGILL' • lOHANNIS • D6 ■BAYNTON.
John Bayspoole, or Thomas Bayspoole.
Seals used by James Clerke, Rector of Toft Monks, co. Norf.,
Thomas Bayspoole, John Buckingha.m, Thomas Spoke,
Tho.mas D.wey, Stephen Hobson, and Edward Denton,
of Toft Monks.
ITll-llZZ. [a.D. 1706.] Red: en placard on tape.
About i in. Seven impressions. [Add. ch. 14,921.]
Out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head. Crest of BAYSPOOLE.
George Beare, of the Middle Temple, London, Esq.
7234. [a.D. 1636.] Red: indistinct, yt X i in. [Harl.
ch. 86 I. 55.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bears' heads erased (and
muzzled), in chief an annulet for difference, Beare.
Cabled border.
Guy de Beauchamp, gth Earl of Warwick.
7235. [a.D. 1 305. J Green: fine, well preserved. | in.
[Cott. ch. xxii. 9.J
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six crosses crosslet, BEAU-
CHAMP. Suspended by a strap, from a tree of three branches,
and betw. two wavy scrolls of foliage and flowers.
S' GVYDONIS : COM' : D6 â– WARR'.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 475
7236. Sulph. cast from No. 7235. [D.C., F. 178.]
7237. [a.D. 1299.] Plaster cast. [Ixx.xii. 99.]
7238. [a.D. 1307.] Green: a fragment. [Harl. ch.
45 I- S.]
IS ; CO
Johanna Beauchamp, Lady of Berg-eveiiy, dan. of Richard
FiTz.vLAX, sister atid colicir (/Thomas Fitzalan,
Earl of Arundel, {ob. A.D. 1435.)
7239. [a.D. 1424.] Red : finely designed ; now fragment-
ary, the r. h. side wanting. About \^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch.45 I. II.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., on a fess betw. six
crosses crosslet, a crescent for difference, Beauchamp ; sin.,
quarterly, i, 2, 4, wanting, 3, chequy, Warren. Supporters,
dcx., a squirrel, sin., wanting. Within a car\ed gothic quatre-
foil, the field contains two small leaves over the supporter.
[ftlergeucn
Engraved in Rowland, Historical Account of the Family of A'cvill,
Lond., fol., 1830, p. 70, pi. fig. 3, where the bearing of the first quarter of
the impalement is a lion rampant.
7240. Sulph. cast from No. 7239 before it was so frag-
mentary. [D.C., G. 171.]
om : Dr : ftrrgcum
7241. Plaster cast of a nearly perfect impression of this
seal. [Ixxxiii. i.]
The shield of arms, as described above : the quarterings on
the sin. side being, 1,4 a lion rampant, 2, 3 chequy ; upheld
by an angel with open wings. Supporters, two squirrels.
Within a finely carved quadrilobe or gothic panel of four
cusps, ornamented along the inner edge with small roses or
ball-flowers.
StgtIIu : iol)ann[f] : Dc : hrllo : rampo : Ditf : JJc ;
bcrgcucixng.
John de Beauchamp, of co. Line.
7242. [13th cent.] Cast in green composition. i-i in.
From a charter belonging to the Hon. Edw. Stanhope,
No. 95. [lii. 21.]
A shield of arms : fretty of six pieces.
D' BeLLOCAMPO.
John de Beauchamp, of Llache, co. Sotners., ist Baron,
ob. A.D. 1336.
7243. [A.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I j in. [Ixxxiii. 1 1.]
476 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
An eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a shield of
arms: vair, BeauciiamI', of Haclw.
Ss : SIGILL' â– lOHANNIS : D6 : B6LLO : CAMPO :
John de Beauchamp, of Somerset, Lord of Hacche
Mci'catoniin, or 1 1 atcli- Beauchamp, co. Somers.,
yd Baron Beauchamp, Knt.
7244. [A.D. 1361.] Dark green: originally fine, injured
by pressure, edge chipped. About i^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 45 I. 20.]
A shield of arms : vair, BEAUCHAMP, of Hache. Within
an elegantly carved and traced gothic sixfoil.
SIGILL' : 10 D6
7245. Sulph. cast from No. 7244. [D.C., F. 416.]
John de Beauchamp, of Poywyk, or Poivyke, co. Wore., Knt.
7246. [A.D. 1370.] Red : fine, injured in several places by
pressure, chipped at lop. I -J in. [Add. ch. 20,422.]
A shield of arms, conchc: a fess (diapered) betw. six
martlets, BEAUCHAMP, of Powick. Crest on a helmet, out
of a ducal coronet, an eagle's head and neck, wings erect.
Supporters : two lions sejant affrontes.
SffI : .fdjan Br traudj.imp.
The letters DE of de conjoined.
John [de Beauchamp], Lord de Beauchamp,
[ist Baron Beauchamp, of Powick?]
124:1. [a.D. 1450.] Red : injured. \ in. From a signet
ring. [Add. ch. 17,238.]
An uncertain device, perhaps a fetterlock, a beacon, or
other badge, ensigned with the coronet of a baron. In the
field an indistinct motto or legend.
Beaded border.
Isabella, dan. of Thos. de Beauchamp.
See ISAB. DE Beauchamp, widow of William de
Ueford.
Richard de Beauchamp, i^^ih Earl of Wartvick.
a.D. 1401-1439.
I'irst Seal.
7248. [a.D. 1403.] Red : very finely designed and
executed. Edge chipped, lower part wanting. 2{ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 20,43 LJ
IIKRALDIC SEALS. 477
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six crosses crosslet (field
and fess powdered), Beauciiamp. Crest on a helmet and
mantling, out of a ducal coronet, ornamented with roses, a
swan's head and neck, betw. two flowering branches. Sup-
porters two bears, each with a staff raguly. Within a cusped
gothic quatrefoil adorned with roses in place of ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
5i : Dc : htUo >" ^ rampo : romi't' : lu.i . . . .
The letters DE of c/e are conjoined.
Second Seal.
7249. [a.D. 141 2.] Red : very finely designed and
executed. Edges chipped. About 2-i- in. when perfect.
[Cott. ch. xi. 22 ]
Somewhat similar to the preceding, or first seal. The
armorial bearings of the shield are : quarterly i, 4, chequy, a
chevron, GuY OF Warwick ; 2, 3, Beaucha.mf, as in
No. 7248. The coronet ornamented with quatrefoils instead
of roses. The bears collared and ringed. The upper Cusps
of the enclosing quatrefoil more depressed than in the former
seal. Under the shield on the left a small sprig.
Sigtllu : rtc : Dr : tcUo • campo ....
to ri).
Cabled border.
7250. Sulph. cast from No. 7249. [D.C., G. 131.]
7251. [a.D. 1424.] Red : fine, fragments of the central
part only. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 11.]
Third Seal.
After his second marriage, viz., zidth ISABEL, dan. and coheir of
Thomas LE DesPENXER, Earl of Gloucester.
7252. [a.D. 1426.] Red : a fragment of the central part
only, showing portions of the shield of arms and the helmet.
[Add. ch. 330.]
This seal closely resembles the fourth, of which the de-
scription will be found at No. 7253. The details of the
heraldry are slightly different. The fess in the Be.AUCHAMP
quarter is differently diapered ; the alternate pieces of the
chequy arms in the second quarter are diapered but in the
fourth seal are plain, the chevron touches the top of the
shield but does not go up so far in the fourth seal, and the
ermine spots on it are of a different piattern.
This charter records the following titles of the Earl :
" Richard de Beauchamp Comte de VVarrevvyke et Dau-
marle, Seigneur le Despensier et de Lisle Capitaine ct
4/8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lieutenant general du Roy et de mons sieur le Regent sur le
fait de la guerre en Normandie Anjou le mayne et es marches
de Bretagne." The seal may have been executed in France,
and bears some resemblance in points of design to the
French seals of this period.
Fourth Seal.
After his second man-iage.
7253. [.\.D. 1430.] Red : originally fine, now cracked,
imperfect on the r. h. side. 2f in. [Add. ch. 20,432.]
An ornamental shield of arms, couM : quarterly, i, 4,
Beauchamp, as in No. 7248 ; 2, 3, chequy a chevron ermine,
Guy of Warwick. Over all an escutcheon of pretence,
quarterly, i, 4, three chevrons, Clare ; 2, 3, quarterly, in the
second and third quarters a fret, over all a bend, Desfenser.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling of arabesque
foliage which replenishes the whole background of the seal,
out of a ducal coronet, a swan's head and neck. Supporters,
dex., a bear, collared, muzzled, and chained ; sin., a griffin,
collared. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge and with
tracery in the spandrils.
3atfljaiD[us -« Or *! lirllo »^ capo -^ ro]mfs «< bjarrrtotrt «<
rt *< alOc «< marUf «< tins -^ Drspfffr *< ft «< Dc «< ifula.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
7254. [.-V.D. 1431.] Red: originally fine, and details very
sharpl}' defined, now imperfect in several places. [Harl. ch.
45 I. 12.]
. . . avDuB m'Qt >f^ farllo «< rapo *> c
. . . f *< marl . . . Bn
7255. Sulph. cast from No. 7254. [D.C., G. 186.]
7258. [a.D. 1435.] Red : imperfect and indistinct frag-
ment of the central part only, showing portions of the shield
of arms, helmet, crest, and griffin. [Add. ch. 2016.]
Richard de Bellocampo.
Seal used by John Doxewvch, of co. Hunt.
7257. [a.D. 1411.] Red: injured by pressure, matri.x
injured. % in. [Add. ch. 34.076.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant (crowned ?), BEAU-
CHAMP.
ft • S' RICARDI • D6 • BGLLO CAMPO.
7258. [a. IX 141 1.] Another. [Add. ch. 34,077.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 4/9
Richard Lord Beauchamp, of Pojiwyk, 2nd Baron
7259. [A.D. 1475--1496.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2-^ in. [Ix.xxiii. 2.]
A shield of arms, coucke : a fess betw. six martlets, Beau-
CH.AMP, of Pozvick. Crest, on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, out of a ducal coronet a swan's head and neck with
wings erect.
Legend on a scroll : —
*tgillum • riravfli • Dni • Dc • braurijamp • Or • poutoijU.
Carved border.
Thomas de Beauchamp, loth Earl of Warwick,
[a.D. 1315-1369.] Marshal of England.
7260. [.\.D. 1340.] Red: fine, somewhat injured by
pressure. JJ- in. [Cott. ch. xxiii. 11.]
A shield of arms : a fess (diapered) betw. six crosses
crosslet, BEAUCHAMP. Suspended by a strap from a tree.
Within a finely carved and traced gothic panel ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
• SIGILLVM • THOM6 • COMITIS • DG ■WARWYKCO
Beaded border.
Another Seal.
7261. [a.D. 1363.] Red : originally fine, chipped at edge.
li in. [Add. ch. 14,547.]
A shield of arms : BEAUCHAMP, as in No. 7248. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked oak tree. In base, on each
side of tlie shield a pair of oak-leaves. Within a carved
gothic panel with small circles of tracery.
Sig .... 2rJ)onw : fomitis : De : MJartOBb.
See Blomefield's Hist, of Norfolk, vol. ii., p. 380 (Dept. copy).
7262. [a.D. 1367.] Red: very imperfect, injured by
pressure. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 10.]
i)omc
7263. Sulph. cast from No. 7262. [D.C., F. 454.]
Thomas de Beauchamp, \\ith'\ Earl of Warwick, Lord of
Gower, [a.D. 1369-1401.]
7264. [A.D. 1379.] Red: originally fine, now injured,
chipped at the base, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 26.]
A shield of arms : BEAUCHAMP, as in No. 7248. On a
mount, suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Supporters,
two bears. Within a car\'ed gothic quatrefoil ornamented on
the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
5' tijomr Dr farllorapo ro'imtts toartotjrlr Dnt gotorrrnr.
480 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
Cabled border.
7265. Sulph. cast from No. 7264. [D.C., F. 516.]
7266. [a.D. 1381.] Red: fragment of the shield' and part
of the sinister supporter. [Harl. ch. ^6 B. 6.]
7267. [a.D. 1388.] Red: very fine and sharp, chipped,
deficient in places. [L.F.C, xxiii. 2.]
5' tijomc t>r comitts toartowrl)" Out
Thomas Beauchamp.
7268. [Early 15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion, li in. [l.xxxiii. 3.]
A shield of arms, conclu' : a chevron betw. three lions' heads
erased, crowned, for BeaucHAMP. Crest on a helmet, short
lambrequin and wreath, a lion's head erased crowned. With-
in a carved gothic bilobe.
stg ti)omr : «< . bfti)d)<iHmp.
Carved border.
Walter de Beauchamp.
7269. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
â– I- in. [B.C., E. 322.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six martlets, BEAUCHAMP.
+ S' WALT'I De BeLLOGAMPO.
Beaded borders.
Walter de Beauchamp.
7270. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I| in. [Ixxxiii. 9.]
A shield of arms of early shape : two lions passant
guardant in pale.
+ SIGILL' WALTCRI D6 BeLOGAMPO.
Walter de Beauchamp, Lord of Alecestria, or Alcester,
CO. Warwick. Steward of the king's Iwnselwld.
7271. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from- fine, large, but im-
perfect, impression. 2^ in. [Ixxxii. 100, lOi.]
0. A shield of arms : a fess betw. six martlets, BEAU-
CHAMP. Betw. three lions of England, in allusion to his
office of Steward of the Household of Edward I.
ALTe eLLO CAM PC â– D
Beaded borders.
R. A small round counterscal. | in. A shield of arms as
above in the obv.
+ S' • WALT'I • De • BeLLO CAMPO.
Beaded borders.
7272. Plaster cast of the rcT'. only. [Ixxxiii. 10.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 48 1
Walter de Beauchamp, of Kynewarton, co. Warw., Kut.
1213. [a.D. 1327.] Light-brown : indistinct. J- in. [Harl.
ch. 45 I. 27.]
A shield of arms : a fcss betw. six martlets, BEAUCHAMP.
» SIGILLVM • WALT6RI • De • B6L . . CO . . . .
William de Beauchamp, Brof/ier o/TliO'SiAS DE
Bealcha.MI', 11/// Earl of Warwick, Knt.
1274. [a.D. 1376.] Red : fine, much injured by pressure,
chipped. li in. [Cott ch. xi. 70.]
A shield of arms : BEAUCHAMP, with an uncertain mark of
difference, perhaps a crescent, on the fess. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic 8-foil, with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Sigflitt • tut Be . . . cUoramiio.
William de Beauchamp, istLordof[A]l)ergavenf!y.
7275. [a.D. 1396.] Red: originally fine and elegantly
designed, now chipped, imperfect at the base, i^ in. [Harl.
ch. Ill D. 27.]
A shield of arms : on a fess (diapered) betw. six crosses
crosslet, a crescent for difference, Beaucilamp. Suspended
by a strap from a tree on a mount. In the field on each side
a columbine (?) betw. two sprigs of foliage.
:Stgillum : totlclm[t : li]c : farUorampo :
Inner border ornamented with ball-flowers, outer border
carved.
7276. Sulph. cast from No. 7275. [D.C., E. 599.]
William Beauchamp, of Bloiinham, co. Bed., Knt.
7277. [a.U. 1432.] Red : cracked, from a chased ring.
With marks of the chased setting. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 28.]
On a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal coronet a swan's
head and neck betw. a pair of wings, Crest of BEAUCHAMP.
In the field a martlet for difference.
Beaded border.
Edmund de Beaufort, Duke of Somerset,
Jilarqucss of Dorset, etc., A.D. 1448-1455,
Governor of Normandy, etc.
Seal for the Toivn of Bayeitx.
7278. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2| in. [xlvii.
1630.]
A shield of arms, couchi : quarterly, i, 4, France
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, within a bordurc ccmpony,
VOL. n. 2 I
482 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Beaufort. Crest on a helmet, mantling (with foliage re-
plenishing the field), and chapeau turned up ermine, a lion
statant guardant. Supporters, dex., an eagle rising with
wings ouvertes ; shi., an heraldic tiger pellett^ ducally
gorged.
Legend on a scroll : —
: * : fimuiDt ; Durtf : Somfrfrtic : mavrljtonia :
Ooifftif : f : }) : Uilla : batcux.
Outer border ornamented with cinquefoils.
See Sandford, Gt'iical. Hist., p. 331.
7279. Another. [D.C., G. 249.]
Henry de Beaufort, Cardinal of England,
Governor of Cherbourg Castle, etc..
Bishop of Winchester, a.d. 1405-1447, Lord Chancellor.
7280. [a.d. 1437.] Red : fine, fragments of the central
part only. [Add. ch. 5S32.]
The only portion which remains is a shield of arms :
quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (Modern); 2, 3, ENGLAND, within
a bordure compony, BEAUFORT.
Cf. Add. ch. 19,977, A.D. 1414; Harl. ch. 43 E. 19, .\.D. 1430; and
43 E. 20, A.D. 1443, for other seals of this personage.
Joan de Beaufort, 2iid tuife of Ralph DE Neville,
4//f Baron Neville of Raby.
7281. [a.d. 1435.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
About I V in. when perfect. [Ixxxviii. 66\
A shield of arms: per pale, r/tu'., NEVILLE, the field diapered
with sprigs of foliage; sin., quarterly, Fr.\NCE and ENGLAND,
within a bordure compony, Be.VUFORT. Betw. two sprigs of
foliage. Within a carved panel.
Legend imperfect and uncertain.
John de Beaufort, Earl of Somerset, son of Jons OF Gaunt,
Duke of Lancaster ; A.D. 1 397-1410.
7282. [A.D. 1408.] Red: fine, fragments, showing the
shield of arms and a few other details. About 2\ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch, 43 E. 17.]
A shield of arms : BEAUFORT, as in No. 7280, supported
by a strap round the neck of an eagle contourne. Crest on a
helmet, [a lion passant guardant.]
Legend on a scroll : —
[$igi] Somrrf . . .
HKRALDIC SEALS. 4S3
7283. Sulph. cast from No. 7283, but more complete.
[D.C., G. 121.]
7284. [a.d. 1408.] Red : fragments of shield of arms
only. |Harl. ch. 43 E. 18.]
John de Beaufort, yd Earl, [aftenvards \st Duke\ of
Somerset, and of Kendal, Lord of Corf, etc.,
A.D. 1418-1.-1)4.
7285. [a.d. 1443.] Red : small fragments of various parts
only. About 3 in. diam. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,212.]
0. Uncertain details. Border ornamented with ball-flowers.
. . . ar
R. A small counterseal of which there only remains the
legend.
I >«
Marguerite de Beaufort, Duchess of Somerset,
Countess of Somerset and Kendal,
widow of John de Beaufort, 2nd Earl of Somerset,
dau. of Sir JOHN DE BeaucHAMP, of Bletso.
7286. [a.d 1447.] Red : fine originally, now very im-
perfect. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 12,347.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., BEAUFORT, as in
No. 7280; sin., on a fess (diapered lozengy) betw. six martlets,
a pierced mullet, BEAUCHAMP. The shield slung by a strap
over the neck of an eagle rising. Supporters, dex., an
antelope ; sin., wanting.
Legend on a scroll : —
ftc • Do rtTrif • Dc • Jonirrrft •
An outer border ornamented with small flowering sprigs.
Cf. Sandford, Gencal. Hist., p. 246.
Thomas de Beaufort, 2nd Earl of Dorset,
[afteriv. 2nd Duke of Exeter, etc.]
7287. [a.d. 1411-1416.] Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. 2f in. [Ixxxiii. 4.]
A shield of arms, couche : quarterly I, 4, FRANCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, within a bordure gobony [az.
and erm.] This coat was used by the above when Earl of
Dorset ; on his accession to the Earldom of Exeter he
changed his armorial bearings to those described in Vol. I.,
No. 1043. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin or mantling, and
chapcau, a lion statant guardant. Supporters, two swans.
2 I 2
484 CATALOGUE OF SKALS.
Backs^^round diapered with sprigs of foliage. Within a carved
gothic quatrefoil panel, ornamented with small iiuatrefoils or
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
StgtUum : tijomr : Ducts *< ^ t(r :
Beaded borders.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 263.
Thomas de Beaufort, 2nd Duke of Exeter,
Earl of Dorset and Harecoiirt, A diiiiral of England and
Captain of Rouen, etc., [a.D. 1416-1426.]
7288. [a.D. 1420.] Red : eu placard, from a small signet.
Very indistinct, fragmentary. [Add. ch. 277.]
Octagonal : a lion sejant guardant.
Cabled border.
Cf. xliii. 138, 139. Nos. 1043, 1044.
Henry de Bellomonte, ^rd Baron Beaumont,
Lord of Loughtcbiirgh.
7289. [a.D. 1366.] Red: originally fine, edge imperfect.
If in. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 39.]
A shield of arms, coiic/u' : seme de lis, a lion rampant, over
all a bend, BEAUMONT. Crest on a helmet, short mantling,
and chapeau, a lion passant. Within a finely carved and
pointed gothic panel, ornamented with ball-flowers on the
inner border.
rtrt « Dc « lirllomontc «
Beaded borders.
7290. Sulph. cast from No. 7289. [D.C., F. 446.]
Johanna, zvidoiu of John de Beaumont, or Beamount,
of Parkhani, co. Devon, Knt.
7291. [a.D. 1 38 1.] Red: fine, edge of 1. h. side chipped.
I in. [Add. ch. 13,919.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., barry of si.x, vaire [and
gu.], Beaumont ; sin., a chevron bctw. three crows, Corbet (?)
Within a carved gothic cinqiiefoil with three large points in
triangle, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Legend bctw. the points.
*< S'. iJiic • s* : lofj.innc : v- . brau . . . nt.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 485
John de Beaumont, 4/// Baron Beaumont,
A.D. 1 383-1 396.
7292. [a.D. 1383.] Red: fine, chipped at top. i^ in.
[Had. ch. 45 I. 40.]
A shield of arms, couclu': seme-dc-lis, a lion rampant,
Beaumont. Crest on a helmet, with lambrequins or short
mantling and chapeau, seme-de-lis, the chapcau turned up
ermine, a lion passant. Supporters, two trees, each on a
mount.
• iigtUu : toljis : Ont : ;* Dc : brllomontr :
7293. Sulph. cast from No. 7292. [D.C., F. 547.]
Richard Beaumont, of co. York, Esq.
7294. [a.D. 1459.] Red : imperfectly impressed, from a
signet, originally encircled by a twisted rush, -i in. [Add.
ch. 16,951.]
A lion's head erased, above it a crescent, in allusion to the
arms of Beau.MOXT. In the field the initial letters V. b.
Thomas Beufou, «- Beawfoe, of Enipscot, co. JVar:c'., Esq.
7295. [a.D. 1601.] Red: indistinct, f in, [Add. ch.
32,885.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six ermine spots.
Cabled border.
Ursula, zi'ife of Thomas Beawfoe.
7296. [a.D. 1601.] Red : indistinct. J- in. [Add. ch.
32,885.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a chevron, ermine, betw.
three pairs of links of a chain interlinked.
Cabled border.
Thomas Beawfoe, of Empscot, co. Warw.
11^1. [A.D. 1601.] Red : indistinct. [Add. ch. 32,886.]
On a mount a tree, labelled, the label bears an indistinct
motto. In the field the initials T. B. at the sides of the tree.
Beaded border.
Henry Becher, of Weston, co. Hertf., Gentl.
7298. [a.D. 1653.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
36,307]
Oval : a shield of arms, vaire, on a canton a buck's head
cabossed, Bechek. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, a dcmi-
lion.
Beaded border.
7299. [a.D. 1653.] Red: very indistinct. [Add. ch. 36,306.]
486 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry Becher, of Weston, co. Hertf., Esq.
7300. [a.D. 1671.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. I X -i- in. [Add. ch. 36,315.]
Oval : a shield of arms : vaire, on a canton a buck's head
cabossed, Becher.
John Becher, of High Laver, co. Essex.
Sec John Colemarsch.
Walter Beckham, late of Bytchamvcell, now of Castleacre,
CO. Norf, Gentl.
7301. [a.D. 1639.] Red : injured. About -f X -.V in.
[Add. ch. 30,823.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, on a bend cotised, three
pairs of wings conjoined in lure ; 2, quarterly ; 3, a lion
rampant ; 4. chequy. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a helmet betw. a pair of wings.
Cabled border.
John Bedale, of co. Kent, Clerk.
7302. [A.D. 14S0.] Dark red. | in. [Harl. ch. 80 G. 13.]
An escallop, in allusion to the arms of Bedell or Bedle.
In the field the word t Dfll.
Cabled border.
7303. [A.D. 1480.] Dark red. [Harl. ch. So G. 14.]
7304. [a.D. 1480.] Dark red : indistinct. [Harl. ch.
80 G. 15.]
William de Bedewynde,
Burgess of Reading, co. Berks.
7305. [a.D. 1343.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 G. 69.]
A shield of arms : an cstoile betw. three caltraps, that in
base chipped off Suspended by a strap from a hook.
Beaded border.
James Bedingfield, alias de Grey, of Gonville and
Cains Coll., Canii'ridge, LL.B.
7306. [.\.D. 1721.] Red: en placard. -f„ X ,V in. [Add.
ch. 9798.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevronels.
Thomas Bedwell, of St. Clement Danes, co. Midd., Gcntl.
12,01. [a.D. 1734.] Red: en placard, on tape. ;; X ; in.
[Add. ch. 29,034.]
HF.RAI.UIC SEALS. 487
Oval : a shield of arms : per saltire lozengy and ermine,
Bedewell. Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a
griffin's head erased.
John Beek, of co. Kent.
7308. [a.d. 141 5.] Brown, i X | in. [Harl. ch. jG
B. 13.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : on a chevron bctw.
three eagles' heads erased, an escallop for difference.
Cabled border, partly engrailed on the inner edge.
Nicholas de Beek, Knt.
7309. [a.d. 1369.] Red: imperfect. i in. [Add. ch.
20,478.]
A shield of arms, concha : a cross. Crest, on a helmet, out
of a ducal coronet a boar's head and neck. Within a carved
gothic panel.
*tg : nirijolat : Dt ; irfe :
Williaro. de Beestun,
St-d/ used by Ralph de Beeston, of Piidsay, co. York.
7310. [a.d. 1398.] Red : injured by pressure on 1. h. side.
^ in. [Add. ch. 16,883.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned, debruised by a
bend, Beeston. On a tree of three branches, and betw. two
wyverns sans wings.
!S SIGILLVM â– WIL VN.
John de Beggebury, of Goudliurst, etc., co. Kent.
7311. [a.d. 1355.] Red: fine originally, injured in places
by pressure, -fi- in. [Harl. ch. 76 B. 27.]
A shield of arms : (field diapered lozxngy) on a bend three
martlets. Within a finely carved and traced gothic six-foil.
» SIGILL' • lOHIS : 06 : BeGGGBeRI.
Beaded border.
7312. [a.d. 1367.] White: imperfect, very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 76 B. 28.]
» SI De : BeGGeB6RI.
John de Beggeberi, or Begebery, of Goudhiirst, co. Kent.
7313. [a.d. 141 1.] Discoloured: indistinct. ^ X f in.
[Harl. ch. 76 B. 36.]
Oblong octagonal signet : a shield of arms : on a bend
three martlets. On a tree or branch with two small roses.
Cabled border.
488 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
7314. [a.d. 1412.] Red : indistinct. [Hail. ch. -j^ B. 37.]
7315. [a.d. 141 2.] Red. [Had. ch. 76 B. 38.]
7316. [a.d. 1412.] Red : injured and indistinct. [Had.
ch. 76 B. 40.]
7317. [a.d. 1414.] Red : good. [Had. ch. "j^ B. 39.]
7318. [a.d. 1414.] Red: good. [Had. ch. 76 C. 44.]
7319. [a,d. 1422.] Red : fine. [Had. ch. 76 B. 41.]
John Beke, Lord of Eresby, co. Li7ic.,
son (/Walter Beke.
7320. \s.d\ Brown, f in. [Had. ch. 45 H. 14.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline, Beck. On each side of
the shield a garb ; above it, a sword.
7321. Sulph. cast from No. 7320. [D.C., E. 487.]
7322. [A.D. 1297.] Brown. [Had. ch. 45 H. 15 B.]
7323. [a.d. 1297.] Brown. [Had. ch. 45 H. 16.]
Thomas de Bekeryng, of Bolitigton, co. Line, Kiit.
7324. [a.d. 1348.] Creamy-white: imperfect and very
indistinct. I in. [Harl ch. 45 H. 34.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a bend, Beckering.
. . . GILLVM M€ ■Oe • B
Inner border engrailed.
James Le Bel de Fermesham, of Westminster, co. Midd.
7325. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Green: a fragment, i X ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 H. 39.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three roses.
. . . ILLVM
Henry Belasyse, al. Belassis, of Coxwoidd, co. York, Esq.
7326. [a.d. 1647.] Red : indistinct, -f^ X yV in. [Add.
ch. 35.523-]
Oval : a shield of arms of eight quarterings. I. A chevron
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Belasis, etc.
Beaded borders.
7327. [a.d. 1647.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,525.]
Jane, ivife of ]oiifi Lord Belasyse, al. Belassis.
7328. [a.d. 1647.] Red : injured. ', X y^ in. [Add. ch.
35.525-]
0\-al : a shield of arms : very indistinct.
7329. [A.D 1647.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,523.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 489
John de Belasise,
Seal used by Cecilia, daughter and heir of Thomas DE
BruNTOFT, of Bruntoft, \eo. Durh. '?\
7330. [a.D. 1380.] Dark red: indistinct in places, i in.
[Egert. ch. 576.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed. \\ ithin an estoile
of six points or two triangles interlaced, with tracery in the
points.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' IO_HAN_NIS_B€l ASY_IS.
Rt. Hon. John Belasyse, al. Belassis, Esq.,
al. John Lord Belassis.
7331. [a.D. 1647.] Red: injured. J- X -l in. [Add. ch.
35.523-]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : on a chevron
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Belasis, a crescent for difference.
Beaded border.
Another Seal,
7332. [a.D. 1657.] Red. i in. [Add. ch. 30,945.]
Small octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a chevron
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Belasis. Enclosed in a pair of
palm-branches.
Another Seal.
7333. [a.D. 1658.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 30,950.]
Small octagonal signet : a shield of arms : ermine, on a
canton a crescent. Arms of STRODE.
Mary Belasyse, dau. of the Protector, Oliver Cromwell,
Tcv/i? of Thomas Belasyse, Viscount Faiiconberge.
7334. [a.D. 1657.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,952.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : Belasis,
ensigncd with a coronet of pearls. Betw. two palm branches.
Thomas Belasyse, Baron of Yarram,
and 2nd Viscount Fauconberge, A.D. 1652-1700.
7335. [.A.D. 1658.] Red : injured, i X tV i"- [Add. ch.
30,951-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three fleurs-de-
lis, Bellasis. Betw. two palm-branches ; and ensigncd with
a viscount's coronet.
490 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
7336. [A. D. 1658.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch. 30,952.]
7337. [a.u. 1657.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,964.]
Another Seal.
7338. [a.D. 1679.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression, f X -^ in. [Add. ch. 30,955.]
Oval : crest as in No. 7339. Viscount's coronet.
Sealas'E\Kl. OF Fauconberg, A.D. 1689-1700.
7339. [a.D. 1693.] Red : en placard on a label. [Add.
ch. 6076.]
Oval : on a wreath, a lion couchant guardant, crest of
Belasyse. Ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Cabled border.
7340. [a.D. 1699.] Another: imperfect, indistinct. [Add.
ch. 6152.]
Isolda de Belhous, dcui. and coheir of Lady Aliclv DE
Beaumont, zcidozc (/John de Belhous, Knt.,
of Barinvell, co. Northt., Rayleigh, co. Essex, etc.
7341. [a.D. 1336.] White: indistinct. Jin. [Add. ch.
21,534-]
Two shields of arms, suspended by loops from a tree of
three branches : dex. quarterly per fess dancettce, over all a
bend, Beauchamp ? sin., three lions rampant, BelhousE.
•» SIGILLV • IS6VD6 D6 BeLHOVS.
7342. [a.D. 1339.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 50.]
7343. [a.D. 1353.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 53.]
7344. Sulph. cast from No. 7343. [D.C., F. 382.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 44 C. 55, A.D. 1331 ; 45 H. 51, A.D. 1336 ; 45 H. 49,
A.D. 1339 ; 45 E. 58, A.D. 1345 ; and 45 G. 51, A.D. 1353.
John Bell, of London, Clerk.
7345. [a.D. 1607.] Red: injured by pressure. J-^ x -,^in.
[Add. ch. 29,575-]
Oval : a bell, in allusion to the arms of BELL. Betvv. the
initial letters L B.
John Bellardi.P
7346. [a.D. 1328.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I X i in. [Ixxxiii. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chief Suspended by a strap
from a hook. Within a lozenge of which the inner edge is
engrailed. In four lobes on the sides of the lozenge, the
customary emblems of the four Evangelists.
W S' lOH'IS • B6LLARDIC')
Perhaps a foreign seal.
HERALDIC SEALS. 491
Abigail, zci/e 0/ Thouxs Bellchamber, of London, Gentl.
IZ^l. [a.D. 1 7 16.] Red: en placard, on a tape. [Add.
ch. 35.469-]
Seal of arms as described for Tiios. BELLCHAMBER. q.v.
Thomas Bellchamber, of London, Gentl.
7348. [a.D. 17 16.] Red : en placard, on a tape. -|^ X | in.
[Add. ch. 35,469-]
Oval : a shield of arms : three hawks' bells, two and one,
Bellchamber. Crest on a helmet and mantling, on a
wreath a demi-lion rampant, holding in the forcpaws a bell.
7349. Plaster cast of No. 7348. [xcviii. 38.]
Sir Richard Ballings, Knt., Principal Secretary and
Master of Requests to CATHARINE,
Queen Doieager of QYihWl.Y.'S, II.
7350. [a.D. 1693.] Red: en placard, on a label. | x ^ in.
[Add. ch. 6076.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : on a cross, betw. four
crosses crosslet fitchees, a crescent for difference. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, a demi-lion rampant, hold-
ing in its dexter paw a cross crosslet fitchee.
7351. Plaster cast of No. 7350. [xcviii. 39.]
7352. [a.D. 1680.] Another impression : very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. in H. 11.]
7353. [a.D. 1698.] Another. [Add. ch. 6152.]
Simon de Beltone.
7354. [14th cent.] Red : recent impression from the
matrix, [xxxv. 223.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three pierced cinque-
foils, five quatrefoils ; surmounted by a merchant's mark in-
corporating the initial letter : S. Within a carved and traced
gothic trefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
S : SIMO_NIS • D€ : _B€LTON6.
Ramonil' Benbo,
Seal used by Robert Lucas, of Ipsicich, co. Suff.
7355. [a.D. 1399.] Red: somewhat indistinct. '. X J in.
[Stowe ch. 393.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms, couchc : a chevron betw.
492 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
three estoilcs. Cresf on a helmet, mantling and wreath, a pair
of arms, embowcd, holdini; uji an uncertain object.
S' RAMONIL' : BeNBO :
Perhaps a foreign seal.
William Bendes, of Ipsivich, co. Suff., Clerk.
7356. [a.U. 1615.] Red: injured. -{^ X -| in. [Add. ch.
9783-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a tower.
Peter de Bendinges, of Bencheshaiii Manor, in Croydon,
CO. Siirr.
13bl. [circ. A.D. 1230.] Dark green : imperfect, indistinct.
If in. [Add. ch. 23,323.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a fess cotised.
. . . IG . . . P6TRI ■D€ • BeHDIH . . .
7358. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxiii. 12.]
e^SlGILU P6TRI • D6 • BeHDIMGieS.
Cf. Add. ch. 23,326 ; 16,383, A.D. 1237 ; 16,384, A.D. 1236-7.
Walter, son ^/Matthew de Beningwrd, of co. Line.
7359. [Late 12th cent.] Cast in green composition from
original impression, if in. [Hi. 34.]
A shield of arms of early convex shape : a lion rampant.
© SIGILL' WAL[TeiRl D' BGNINGeWRD.
7360. Plaster cast. [Ixxxiii. 14.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 48 L 51 ; and 54 E. 7, lonp. Hen. IL
Isabella [Bennet], Duchess of Grafton, widow of
Henry Fitzrov, Duke of Grafton.
7361. [A.D. 1693.] Red : en placard, on a label. [Add. ch.
6151.]
Two oval shields of arms conjoined : dex., quarterly,
I, 4, France and England quarterly ; 2, Scotland ;
3, Ireland over all a baton sinister compony, for FiTZROY,
Duke of Grafton : sin., a bezant betw. three demi-lions ram-
pant, Bennet. Surmounted by a ducal coronet.
John Bennet, or Benet, of Ilarlington, co. Midd., Knt.
7362. [A.D. 1654.] Red : injured. | X 4- in. [Add. ch.
18,976.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bezant betw. three demi-lions
rampant, in chief a crescent for difference, Bennet.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 493
Sir John Bennet, <»■Benet, of St. Martin' s-in-the-Fields,
CO. Midd., K.R.
7363. [a.D. 1670.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct, f X f 'i- [Add. ch. 19,006.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a mullet betw. three
demi-lions, Bennet. Encircled with the Collar of the Order
of the Bath. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a lion's
head issuant.
7364. [a.D. 1670.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch. 19,009.]
John Bennet.
See John Caryle.
Robert Bennett, or Benett, of Hereford, co. Heref, Gentl.
7365. [a.D. 1618.] Red, covered with paper : en placard,
very indistinct. • -| X 4- i"- [Add. ch. 191 3.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a cross betw. four demi-lions
rampant couped, a bezant, Bennett.
Edmund de Benstede, son and heir of
JollxN DE Bexstede, of Emiyngton, co. Devon.
7366. [A.D. 1333.] Red: injured, i in. [Harl. ch. 46
A. 13.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemel, BEN.STED. Betw.
three small pierced roses. Within a cusped and traced
gothic six-foil.
Cabled border.
John de Benstede.
7367. [a.D. 1 3 10.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Lx.x.xiii. 15.]
A shield of arms : two bars gemel, for Bensted. Within
a carved gothic panel of six cusped points.
Beaded border.
John de Bensted, of co. Glotic.
7368. [a.D. 1342.] Red: originally fine, now chipped, im-
perfect on 1. h. side. \ in. [Add. ch. 28,754.]
A shield of arms : (diapered lozcngy) three bars gemel, in
dexter chief a martlet, for Ben.STED. Suspended by a strap
from a hook, and betw. two slipped leaves. Within a carved
and pointed gothic panel of three points in triangle and five
cusps, ornamented with small ball-flowers along the inner
edge.
» SIGILL" lOHl'S 6D'.
Beaded border.
494 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pernella, icife ^/JOHN DE Benstede.
7369. [a.U. 1359.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped im-
pression. lyL, in. [Ixxxiii. 16.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemel, for BenstED.
Within a very elaborately traced gothic panel, having four
small carved compartments in saltire, each enclosing a
lozenge-shaped shield of arms: i, three fusils in fess ;
2, bendy ; 3, ermine? three fusils in fess; 4, uncertain, per-
haps an escutcheon.
S' P€TRON€LI • D6 • B€NSTeD€(0
William Bentinck, t,th Earl of Portland, K.G.
7370. [a.d. 1702.] Red: en placard, ox\ ?s.\di!oQ\. f X 1 in.
[Egert. ch. 104.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a cross molinc, Bentinck.
Encircled with a garter inscribed with the motto of the order,
and ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Hon. William Bentinck, son of \<I \\AA.\y\. Bentinxk,
Earl of Portland.
7371. [a.d. 1728.] Red: en placard, on a. tape. | X ^V '"•
[Egert. ch. HI.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a cross moline,
Bentinck. Ensigned with the coronet (of a marquess ?)
Cabled border.
Jeremy Bentley, of Eland, co. York., Gentl.
7372. [a.d. 1659.] Red : imperfect at base. | X Jr in.
[Harl. ch. 112 D. 6.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bends, and a cross crosslet,
Bentley. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a spaniel
passant.
Beaded border.
John Ber', of Stowlangtoft.
See Thos. Wattone.
Henry, //. Rad. de Berdewelle, of co. Siiff.
7373. [a.d. 1293-1304.] Green: originally fine, now im-
perfect. A X J in. [Harl ch. 46 A. 26.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three piles barwise, or
per pale indented, on a chief a demi-lion rampant issuing.
+ Ne svi . . . . isY Qve le oe l€ amic.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 49$
7374. Sulph. cast from No. jm. [D.C., F. 175.]
Cf. Hen. f. Rad. de Berdewell, Harl. ch. 54 D. j, a.d. 1300 ; Hen. de
lierdcwelle, Harl. ch. 54 A. 30, a.d. 1305 ; 46 A. 27, A.D. 1307 ; and 56
E. 15, A.D. 1310.
Kjmard de la Bere, Knt.
IZlb. [a.d. 1387.] Red: cracked, imperfect, i in. [Cott.
ch. xxiii. 13.]
A shield of arms : a bend bctw. two cotises and six mart-
lets, De-la-Bere. Betw. three pairs of leaves, those over
the shield surmounted by a pierced mullet. Inner border
carved.
dr :— : Stgillum ftaMfift it Of ft la !i Iirr.
7376. Sulph. cast from No. 7375. [D.C., F. 563.]
Henry de Bereford, Parson of Costone, co. Leic. ?
7377. [a.d. 1327.] Creamy-white ; very indistinct. J- in.
[Add. ch. 26,603.]
A shield of arms : defaced. Within a carved gothic panel.
.... eNRICl • FIL' W
Simon de Bereford, of Wysskawe, co. Warw.
7378. [a.d. 1329.] Creamy-white: indistinct. -f in.
[Add. ch. 26,604.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges. Within a cusped
gothic six-foil.
» ceo eST L6 set SIMOND DG BeR6FORD(0
Hugh de Berewyk, of Beaconsfield, co. Buck., Knt.
IZl'd. [a.d. 1375.] Dark-green: fine. i| in. [Harl. ch.
46 D. 18.]
A wild man, holding up before him a shield of arms : a
lion rampant, Berwick. Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
SIGILL • HVGONIS • De • BeReWYK.
Beaded borders.
7380. Sulph. cast from No. 7379. [D.C., F. 492.]
Margaret Berewyk.
See Arthur de Grey.
Baldewyne de Berford, of Wysshawe, co. Wartv., Knt.
7381. [a.d. 1372.] Greenish-brown : originally fine, edge
chipped. I in. [Add. ch. 26,606.]
A shield of arms, coiic/u': three fleurs-de-lis, bctw. seven
49^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
crosses crosslets fitchees, Bereford. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and chapeau, a bear statant. Background diapered
with wavy sprigs or tendrils. Within a cai-\'ed gothic panel
of oval form.
5 : iaitDftoPit : iirrforS.
The letters DE in baiideivyn arc conjoined.
Cf. Dom. Baudewyn Bereford, Knt., Harl. ch. 49 G. 37, A. P. 1377 ; D.
Baldwyn Berford, Knt., Add. ch. 23,859, x.vt. 1379; B. de Bercforde,
Knt., Harl. ch. 58 D. 9, .4.D. 1392; also Add. ch. 7379, A. D. 1393; 20,311,
A.D. 1394 ; 20,386, A.D. 1396 ; and 14,677, A.D. 1399.
Alexander de Bergh.
7382. [a.d. 1303.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-L| in. [Ixxxiii. 20.]
A shield of arms : on a bend bctw. two cotiscs three
roundles. Betw. two small leaves. Within a pointed gothic
trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
» S' ALGXANDRI : DC : BeRGH'.
Richard, //. Joh. de Bergholte, of Foniliam, co. Essex.
7383. [a.d. 1346.] Bronze-green: imperfect, i in. [Harl.
ch. 51 F. 15.]
A shield of arms : an estoile of six points wavy, betw.
three roses. Betw. the initial letters R. L Within a carved
gothic quatrefoil.
Legend uncertain : —
iSI H H €... LYLYC)
John de Berkeley, or Bercley, of Sockes Denys Manor,
CO. Soincrs., Knt.
7384. [a.d. 1389.] Red : originally fine, very imperfect.
About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 45.]
A shield of arms : BERKELEY, as in No. 7392 within a
bordure. Suspended by a diapered strap from a forked tree.
Within a traced and car\'ed gothic panel ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
flc : irrbrlrr:
7385. Sulph. cast, from No. 7384. [U.C., F. 572.]
John de Berkeley {?)
7386. [a.d. 1422.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion, i^' in. [l.xxxiii. 21.]
A shield of arms, coiick^: BERKELEY, Crest on a helmet
HERALDIC SEALS. 497
a mitre. Supporters, two mermaids. In the background on
the 1. h. side a sprig of foliage.
*igtllum >« tint ..... If «<
Cf. the seal of Moricius de Berkeley.
John de Berkeley, [isf] Baron Berkeley, cf Stratton,
[a.d. 1650-1678.]
7387. [a.d. 1665.] Ked, covered with paper before im-
pression : verj' indistinct. About -p"'^ X \ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 77 H. i.]
A shield of arms : BERKELEY, as in No. 7392. Crest [on
a helmet] a mitre.
Moricius de "Berkeley, Lord of Bez'erston and Bettesthorn,
CO. Hants, Ktil.
7388. [a.d. 1428.] Red : ver>' fine, imperfect at top and
bottom. About if in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 47.]
A shield of arms, conche: quarterly, i, 4, BERKELEY, as in
No. 7392 ; 2, 3, on a saltire five mullets of six points, or
roses, Beverstone. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, a
mitre, diapered with foliage. Supporters, two mermaids.
Within a can-ed gothic panel, the inner edge ornamented
with ball-flowers.
*' maurirt) Be bnUrlcp mtht [Iirurrfjton
ft bfttfrtljorn.
7389. Sulph. cast from No. 7385. [D.C., G. 178.]
7390. [.V.D. 1428.] Another : not ".so perfect. [Harl. ch.
46 A. 46.]
m irucrftou rt better ....
Thomas de 'S>&x\&\e,\? \st Baron, \.V). 1295-1321.]
7391. [Early 14th cent.] Sulph. cast, from fine impres-
sion. 1 in. [D.C., E. 317.]
A .shield of arms : BERKELEY, as in No. 7392. Suspended
by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wyvcrns.
Ss SIGLLVM : THOMG 06 B6RKeL€.
Beaded borders.
Thomas de Ber^ele, Lord of Berkeley, 2,rd Barojt,
A.D. 1 326-1 342.
7392. [a.d. 1-335.] Light-red : fine, edge chipped, i in.
[Cott. ch. x.xiii. 17.]
A shield of arms, conche: a chevron betw. ten crosses
crosslet, si.x in chief four in base, BERKELEY. Crest on a
VOL. II. 2 K
498 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
helmet, a mitre, strinj^ed and garnished, charged on cither
side with the arms of BERKELE^â– , as above described. Sup-
porters, two mermaids, each with comb and mirror. All
within a cusped border.
SIGILLVM * THOMe * D€ * BGRKGLe *
Beaded border.
7393. Sulph. cast of No. 7392. [D.C., F. 255.]
7394. Plaster cast. [Ixxxvii. 43.]
7395. Another: from fine impression, [xciv. 57.]
7396. [a.D. 1327.] Red : originally fine, now imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 46 A. 43.]
THOM€
7397. [a.D. 1354.] Dark -green: somewhat indistinct,
edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 44.]
SIGILLVM * TH . . e * De * B€RKeLe *
Thomas de Berkeley, 5//^ Baron [a.d. (1368) 1381-1416.]
7398. Red: originally fine, now injured, imperfect. \\ in.
[xxxvi. 135.]
On a tree-stump set on a mount of herbage, a shield of arms,
ccuchc: Berkeley, as in No. 7392. Crest, on a helmet and
mantling, a mitre stringed and garnished, charged with cross
crosslets derived from the above arms. Supporters, two mer-
maids. Background replenished with small sprigs of foliage.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil of elegant design, orna-
mented with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the lobes of the quatrefoil : —
[^tgijir rtjomc flni Dc bfiUlnn
The letters HO of thonie, and BE of berkley are conjoined.
Another Seal?
7399. [a.D. 1385.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
H in. [xciv. 58.]
A shield of arms : BERKELEY. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree on a mount. Supporters, two mermaids.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil panel or quadrilobe, orna-
mented along the inner edge with small (luatrcfoils.
SigiUu : ... mc :«< flni : 0r : triUclc :
Cf. Sir John Maclean's Lives of the Berkeley s, by J. Smyth, 1883,
vol. ii., p. 33.
Thomas Berkeley, pf co. York, Knt.
7400. [a.D. ijiC).] Rcti : injured, -j^.- in. [Harl. ch. in
D. 31.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a lion rampant.
Betw. the initial letters [. .] n.
HERALDIC SEALS. 499
William de Berkeley, "jth Baron, \\st Marquess] of Berkehy,
Ob. A.D. 1492.
7401. [a.U. 1470.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Ixxxiii. 22.]
A shield of arms, couche: per pale, dcx., three lions passant
guardant in pale, in chief a label of three points over all,
Brotherton ; sill., Berkeley. Crest on a helmet [and
mantling, a mitre]. Supporters, de.v., (a unicorn ?) ; sin.,
wanting (a unicorn J.
Legend wanting.
Engra\ed in Sir J. Maclean's Lives of the Berkelcys, by J. Smyth,
1S83, vol. ii., p. 146. With the legend : —
S' HONORABILIS ■DNI • WILLI • DE ■BERKELEY •
ET • WOTTON :
William de Berkeley, Baron Berkeley, of Stratton.
7402. [A.D. 1702.] Red: en plaeard, on a label. 4 X 4- in.
[Egert. ch. 104.]
Oval : a shield of arms : BERKELEY, as in No. 7392. On
an ermine mantle, and ensigned with a baron's coronet.
Beaded border.
Elizabeth, xvife <?/" LAURENCE Berkerolles.
7403. [a.U. 1392.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\ in. [Ixxxiii. 17.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three
crescents, Berkerolls ; sin., a lion rampant. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or
ball-flower.s.
*tginu . dtfaljf bcirvols ;
Carved border.
Cf. G. T. Clark, Cartce de Glamorgan, vol. ii., p. 36.
Laurence de Berkerolles, al. Bercrols, of South Wales.
7404. [A.D. 1392.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. -{4 '"• [1-xxxiii. 17.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three crescents,
Berkerolls. Betw. two small slipped flowers. Within a
carved cinquefoil panel.
w : 5' /»<* *<* Iau[vruc]u *<* *<« De *<* >«* hcrrrols :
Cf. G. T. Clark, Carta de Glamorgan, vol. ii., pp. 16-19, etc., cngr.,p. 36.
John de Berland (P).
7405. [A.D. 1357.] i'la^^ler cast iVcjm indistinct impression.
I in. [xcii. 74.]
2 K 2
500 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : on a bend a bear passant. Within a
carv-ed trefoil panel.
S' lOHANNIS ■Oe • BERLAND (•')
Stephen de Berlynde, of Peasmarsk, co. S»ss.
7406. [A.D. 1338.] Red. | x ^ in. [a.d. 20,133.]
Oval : on a shield (? not heraldic), a chevron bctw. three
demilozenges.
Fulk de Burmigham, or Bermyngham, Chev., of Tniimortk,
COS. Wartv. ami Staff.
7407. [.\.D. 1342.] Red: originally fine, now chipped,
f in. [Egert. ch. 463.]
A shield of arms : a bend lozengy or five lozenges in bend,
in chief a label of five points. Above the shield a lion's
face : at each side a wyvern. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil, ornamented with small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
tf. S[IGILL]VM • FOVKG • DG BVRMIGHAM.
John Bermingham (?).
7408. {Temp. Edw. III.] Red: edge chipped. f in.
[xxxvi. 88.]
A shield of arms : three escallops in bend bctw. two
cotises. Suspended by a strap over the neck of an owl.
» S'. lOHANNIS : B6MINGHAM : (•')
Beaded borders.
Walter de Bermyngham, of co. Line.
7409. [a.d. 1341.] Red: originally fine, now repaired.
About I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 49.]
A shield of arms : per pale indented, a bordure bczantee.
Crest, on a helmet a wyvern betw. two bulls' horns.
Within a finely carved gothic panel with small ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
. .". De SeRMYNGeHAM.
7410. Sulph. cast of No. 7409. [D.C., F. 278.]
Elizabeth de Multon, 'ji'ifc (7/ Walter de Bermyngham.
7411. [a.d. I34l] Red: very fine, edge injured. l-i- in.
[Harl. ch. 46 A. 49.]
In the centre a shield of arms : Bermyngham, as in
No. 7409. Betw. three small roses, and within a finely
carved gothic rose of six cuspcd points, ornamented with
small cinqucfoil ball-flowers along the inner edge. All
within an elaborately traced estoiie of six points, containing
HERALDIC SEALS. 501
as many tricusped countersunk panels, with small cinquefoils
along the inner edge ; each panel contains a circular shield
orroundle of arms: (i) a cross; (2) three bars, MULTON ;
(3) a fret, or fretty of six pieces, in chief, over all, a label of
three points, MoRVILLE? Each repeated in the transversely
opposite panels. The whole design forms one of the most
interesting and remarkable specimens of heraldic seals.
Legend betw. the panels : — â–
SlGI._LLVM_eLIZ_ABeT_ De MV^LTON.
Beaded border.
7412. Sulph. cast from No. 741 1. [D.C., F. 238.]
William de Bermyngeham, or Bermygham,
Lo}'d of Beniiyngcham, co. IVai-zc.
7413. [a.d. 1399-1412.] Red: fine, edge imperfect.
i-[3j in. [Cott. ch. xxiii. 38.]
A shield of arms, cojichd: quarterly, i, 4, per pale indented,
Bermyngham ; 2, 3, a bend lozengy, BIRMINGHA^r. Crest
on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a tall chapeau betw. a
pair of wings erect. Within a carved gothic panel.
$ Iclmt : irrnujgljam :
7414. Sulph. cast from No. 7413. [D.C., G. 128.]
Edmund Bernak.
7415. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxiii. 23.]
A shield of arms : three horse-barnacles, two and one,
BerNAKE. Within a car\'ed gothic panel.
ss Stgillum : rflniuuDi : linnait,
Beaded border.
John Bernake, of co. Hunt., Knt.
7416. [.\.D. 1409.] Red : fine, well preserved. i in.
[Add. ch. 33,350.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a barnacle, Bernake,
2, 3, a fess dancettee betw. six crosses crosslet. Within a
finely carved gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
* :Sigillum • iofjannis : >»•». : brvnali : «<
Beaded border.
Cf. Barrett, Memorials of Attleborouxh, p. 182.
Richard, son of Gervase de Bernak, of co. Northt., Knt.
7417. |.\.l). 1297.] Red, faded : fine, edge chip[)cd. ,' in.
[Add. ch. 21,584.]
502 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three horse-barnacles, Bernak.
P6NS6T De LI [PARJ Kl le SV CI.
Lc, Penscz de liii par qui je sitis id. Cf. Harl. ch. 49 C. 5, and
56 D. 31. " Pcnset de li par ky sit ci."
William Bernak, 0/ cos. Essex, Herif., etc.
7418. [a.D. 1372.] Red: injured. | in. [Add. ch. 19,979.]
A shield of arms : three horsc-barnacles, Berx.VCK. Betw.
an agniis Dei on the r. h., and an obliterated device on
the 1. h.
CR66Z LI BGRNA
Le., Croycz le Bernak.
William Bernard, of Ecton, co. Northt., Esq.
7419. [a.D. 1678.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pres.sion. a x | in. [Add. ch. 24,141.]
A shield of arms : charges uncertain.
Pyno Bernardini, Citizen of London.
7420. [a.D. 1292.] Dark green: imperfect, very indistinct,
i in. [Harl. ch. 46 D. 5.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges. Within a carved
gothic six-foil.
Ss Nl.
John Berner.
7421. [a.D. 1337.] Plaster cast from fine impression. | in.
[Ixx.xiii. 24.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised by a bcndlet.
Suspended by a strap from a hook. Bctw. two wyvcrns
sans wings.
» SIGILLVM « lOHANNIS « BGRNeR »
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 7607, A.D. 1338.
Richard Berners.
7422. [.^.D. 1405.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 25.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, Berners. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
^^tgtllum : rirarDi : brntfris : «<
John Bernewell.
{Seal used by RiCHD. Gluus, Citi::<:ii of Norivich, son of
Thomas Gloos.)
7423. [a.D. 13S5.] Red: fine. ; in. [Add. ch. 2005.]
A shield of arms : per pale, ten billets, four, four, and two.
« S' • toljants lirnifbjrU *<
HERALDIC SEALS. 503
William Bernewelle, Citicen of London.
7424. [a.D. 1441.] Red : indistinct, originally encircled
by a twisted rush. ^ in. [Add. ch. 5315.]
A shield of arms : defaced. Within a cusped rosette of
si.x points.
. . . . N LO L€ PYR . . . {:-)
John Berneye, of Reedkam, co. Norf, Esq.
7425. [a.D. 1434.] Red: fine, only fragments. About
If in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,738.]
A shield of arms, couche: [quarterly], a cross engrailed
ermine, Bernev, of Reedhani. Crest, on a helmet, a plume
of ostrich feathers.
Legend wanting.
7426. [a.D. 1434.] Red: only a fragment, showing the
shield of arms, and portions of the tracery in which it is
enclosed. [Stowe ch. 176.]
Robert de Berney, of cos. Norf., Line, etc., Kut.
1^11. [a.D. 1403] Red : fine, very imperfect. About
li in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 D. 8a.]
A shield of arms, couche: [quarterly,] a cross engrailed
ermine, in the first quarter a crescent, Berney. Crest on a
helmet, mantling, and wreath a plume of ostrich feathers.
Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage. Within a carved gothic
panel ornamented with small ball-flowers on the inner edge.
Sig bcrt
Cf. Harl. ch. 49 G. 45.
Nicholas Beroun, ();- Byrron, of Cadncy, near
Glaniford Bridge, co. Line.
7428. [a.D. 14S6.] Red : injured by pressure. f in.
[Add. ch. 20,708.]
A shield of arms : three bends, Beron. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree, betw. the initial letters N.B. Within
a cusped quatrefoil.
S' • ntcolai • Be • irroint.
The letters DE are conjoined.
Edmund Berri, or Berry, of East Dereham, co. Norf., Knt.
7429. [.\.D. 142S.] Red : fine, injured by pressure in
places. I in. [Add. ch. 14,637.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three bears' heads,
couped, muzzled, and collared, BARKi;, or B.VRREY. Sus-
pended by a strap from an oak tree.
;s • cUmunDi >a «< iciTy «<
Cabled borders.
S04 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Berrington, or Berington, of co. Here/., Esq.
7430. [a.d. 1634.] Red : imperfect. About -J in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 1936.]
A shield of arms : three greyhounds courant in pale,
collared, Berixcton.
Elizabeth Bertie, Countess of Lindsey, etc.
7431. [a.d. 1634.] Red: injured by pressure. 1 X Ht in.
[Add. ch. 29,969.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces, i. Bertie,
etc. Ensiened with an earl's coronet.
Francis Bertye, .-/ Lo)idoii, Gentl.
7432. [a.d. 1576.] Red. i X i in. [Add. ch. 24,493.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a griffin segreant, 2, 3,
per pale dex., per fess, in chief chequy, in base an estoile, sin.,
barry of eight, or four bars. Crest on a helmet, mantling,
and wreath, an eagle's head erased.
Mountague Bartye, i.e. Bertie, K.B., Lord Willoiighby,
son and heir of Robert, Earl of Lindsey.
7433. [A.D. 1634.] Red: injured. .| X I in. [Add. ch.
29,656.]
Oval : on a wreath, a Saracen's head, ducally crowned, on
the breast a label of three points for difference. Crest of
WiLLOUGHBV.
7434. [a.d. 1634.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,969.]
Montague [Bertie- Venables, 2w/] Earl of Abingdon, etc.
7435. [a.d. 1715.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 13,644.]
A shield of arms, etc., as described at No. 5703, where the
seal is used as a rev. to an equestrian seal.
Rt. Hon. Peregrine Bertie, Knt., Lord Willoiighby
of ]Villoiigliby and Ercsby.
7436. [a.d. 1583.] Red: indistinct. \-^\ X JJ in. [Add.
ch. 32,819.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly of eight pieces: — I. three
battering rams, barwise in pale, Bertie, etc. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a lion's head,
affrontce, betw. two bats' wings, each charged with a fret?
© S' * PEREGRINI * DOMINI & WILLVGHBY * De * ERtSBY «
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 505
Another seal.
7437. [a.D. 1585.] Red : fine, edge chipped. 2 in. [Add.
ch. 32,820.]
A shield of arms : quarterly of eight pieces : i, Bertik ;
2, Fretty. Willoughby of Eresby ; 3, a cross molinc ; 4, a
cross engrailed ; 5, quarterly, i. iv. a lion rampant, ii. iii. a
fret ; 6, a lion rampant ; 7, a fcss dancettee betvv. six crosses
crosslets; 8, barry of six, — and arm., three crescents, two and
one. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, on a
wreath, cf. Xo. 5703.
Supporters, dex. a monk or friar, sin. a wild-man.
In base on scroll the motto : —
NATVRA : VADO : VIRTVTE ; VOLO.
Legend : —
SIGILLVM : PEREGRINl : DOMINI : ET : BARONIS ; WILVGHBY :
ET : ERESBY.
Carved border.
Robert Bertie, ist Earl of Lindsey,
Lord Great Chamberlain, K.G.
7438. [.\.D. 1634.] Red: very indistinct. About
1^ X I in. [Add. ch. 29,656.]
Shaped: a shield of arms: quarterly of six pieces, i, 6.
Three battering rams fesswisc in pale, Bertie, etc. Encircled
with a Garter inscribed with the usual motto. Ensigned
with a coronet.
7439. [a.D. 1634.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 29,969.]
Johannes de Bery.
7440. [a.D. 1364.] Faded red: chipped. \ in. [Harl.
ch. Ill G. 60.]
A shield of arms : two arrows in saltire, points downwards,
betw. in chief an estoile, in base a hunting-horn, at each side
a roundle, all within an engrailed border. Within a carved
border.
ft CS'.] lOHANNIS D6 BGRY «<
7441. Sulph. cast from No. 7440. [D.C., F. 438.]
Henry de Beston.
7442. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
[l.x.x.xiii. 27. J
A shield of arms : a bend bctw. six (bees ?), Beston.
Betw. three small quatrcfoil flowers. Within a carved panel
of eight cusped points.
* Stgillum '.' fifunri ••• Dr ♦.• brfton v » v
5o6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Besyles, of \Hilpertoii\, co. Wilts.
7443. [a.D. 1405.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
I in. [Add. ch. 568S.]
A shield of arms : three torteaux, two and one, Besille,
or Besills. Within a carved gothic panel.
^igillum Irlmi • irfi
Jolin Bette, of Bury, etc., co. Siiff.
7444. [a.D. 1 40 1.] Red : imperfect, indistinct ; orij:;inally
encircled by a twisted rush. ^ in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. I2<S.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a chevron, betw. the initial letters
I. D. H.
H I H .... (?)
Stephen Bettenham, (of co. Kent ?)
7445. [a.D. 141 1.] Red: good; from a ring. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 16,464.]
A bear's head erased, muzzled and ringed. Crest of
Betenham.
Cabled border.
Stephen Bettenham, son and heir of ]o\U:i Bettenham,
GcHti, late of Cranbrook, co. Kent.
7446. [a.D. 1468.] Red: fine; from a ring, with mark of
the chasing. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 76 C. 28.]
A bear's head erased, muzzled. Crest of Betemlvm.
Betw. the initial letters — .$. b.
Cabled border.
Peter Bettesworth, of Milland, co. Suss., Kut.
74A7. [a.D. 1631.] l\-ed : very indistinct. -r^r X -.A, '"•
[Add. ch. 6008.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per chevron in chief three mullets,
in base a garb, (Chetmull ?)
A not her seal.
7448. [a.D. 1 63 1.] Red. .i- x | in. [Add. ch. 6009.]
Oval : on a wreath, out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head.
Bestney Betts, Commissioner of Servers, Esq.
7449. [a.D. 161 1.] Red: imperfect. About ii X t '"•
[Add. ch. 33,093.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, I, 4. On a bend
cotiscd, three pierced cinquefoils, BettES ; 2, 3, a lion
rampant.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 507
Joseph Betts, of Beutley, co. Hants.
7450. [a.D. 1698.] Red: en placard. [Add. ch. 19,032.]
A shield of arms : v. sceil of TllOMAS Gawen, Add. ch.
19,031.
7451. Another. [Add. ch. 19,032.]
Sec also Richard Pepper.
Hugh de Bibbisworthe.
7452. [Early 14th cent.] riastcr cast from indistinct
impression, i in. [Ixxxiii. 32.]
A shield of arms : three eaylcs displayed, two and one,
BiBBESWORTH. Suspended by a strap, betw. two wyverns
addorsed.
+ S' • HVGONIS • D6 • BIBBISW0RTH6 :
Beaded border .
Walter, ^-(7;/ of W.\LTER de Bibbeworthe, or Bibbeswrth,
of CO. Herts, Knt.
7453. [a.D. 1249.] Green: fine, now imperfect. i in.
[Egert. ch. 405.]
Shield shaped : a shield of arms : an eagle displayed.
e S' WALTGR
7454. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxiv. 20.]
•!? S' WALT6RI • DG • B1BB6WORTH6.
The letters BB, and OR, conjoined.
Philip Bickerstaflfe, al. Bickerstathe,
of Chirton, co. Northiimb.
7455. [a.D. 1697.] Red : en placard, on a label. -^ in.
[Add. ch. 26,392.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a cross crosslet, in the
dexter chief a crescent for difference, BiCKERSTAFFE. Crest,
on a helmet and mantling, a dexter hand holding an arrow
in bend.
Cf. .Vdd. ch. 13,621, A.D. 1692.
Thomas de Bifeld, or Byfeld, used by Iiis son William,
of Thornby, co. Northt. ?
7456. [a.D. 1358.] Red : from injured matrix. I in.
[Add. ch. 21,670.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a fcss frctty, or a fcss fretty
betw. si.x ermine spots. Betw. two wyverns.
SsSIGILLVM THOMe 06 BIPeLD.
Beaded borders.
S08 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Huntley Bigg, of St. Martins in the Fields,
CO. Midd., Scrivener.
7457. [a.d. 16S7.] Red, on a dark red mass, f X | in.
[Harl. ch. in H. 33.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : on a chevron betw.
three cinquefoils, a mullet for difference. Ov-er the shield a
helmet affronte, mantling and wreath, but no crest.
Beaded border.
Richard Biggs, ofKiugs-Waldoi, co. Hertf., Gcntl.
7458. [a.d. 1695.] Red : ^// //()■(•«;■(•/, on a tape. ;;-Xiin.
[Add. ch. 35,911.]
Oval : on a wreath, a stag's head. Betw. two palm-branches,
tied.
Richard Bigg, of Kiug's-Waldcn, co. Hertf, Gent I.
7459. [A.D. 1729.] Red : en placard, on a tape. |X-i- in.
[Add. ch. 35,916.]
Oval : on a wreath, five arrows in a sheaf, entwined with a
serpent.
7460. [A.D. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,917.]
Seal used by Frances, tcZ/i? of the above.
7461. [a.d. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,916.]
7462. [a.d. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 35.917.]
Seal used by Lister, soti and heir of the above.
7463. [a.D. 172Q.] Another. [Add. ch. 35.916.]
7464. [a.d. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,917.]
Ralph Bigot, Lord of Stokton, etc., cos. Norf. and Suff., Knt.
7465. [a.d. 1368.] Dark green: fine, i in. [Harl. ch.
46 U. 45-]
A shield of arms : on a cross engrailed five escallops,
BvciOD. Betw. eight small cinquefoils or roses, and within
a cusped border or rosette of ten points, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
ft : SigtUum : *<* : vaBulfi : «<* : bigot : *i**i®«<*
7466. .Sulph. cast from No. 7465. [D.C., F. 460.]
7467. [a.d. 1388.] Red : imperfect, injured bv pressure.
[Harl. ch. 46 D. 46.]
ft : ;^igillum : : it ...<«*«'*«( *
7468. [a.d. 1404.] Red: fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 46
D. 47j
liigot : «<*«<*<«*
HERALDIC SEALS. 509
Roger Bigot, Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England.
7469. [Late Henry III.] Dark green : originally fine.
About i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,823.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a cross, BicOT.
I : COMITIS : N
Inner border beaded.
Roger le Bygod, Earl of Norfolk, ATarstial of England.
7470. [.\.D. 1291.] Red: small fragment. [Add. ch.
5736.]
Legend only remains.
ALV
Beaded border.
Roger Bigod, 6th Earl of Norfolk, A.D. 1 270-1307.
7471. [a.D. 1 30 1.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
Xf in. [Ixxxiii. 33.]
A shield of arms : per pale, a lion rampant.
» SIGILLVM • RGGGRl ■BIGOD.
Beaded borders.
John de Bilindone (Billington), of Leighton-Buzzard,
CO. Bcdf.
7472. [a.D. 1349.] Creamy-white : very indistinct, ^x^in.
[.\dd. ch. 19,948.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three fleurs-de-
lis ? Suspended by a strap from a hook.
ft S' lOH ON CO
See next No. 7473.
John de Bilindone.
7473. [a.D. 147 1.] Red: originally fine, injured by
pressure. ^X^in. [Slo. ch. xx.xii. 42.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three fleurs-
de-lis, or slipped trefoils. Suspended by a strap from a
hook.
» S' lOHAHWIS D' BlLll/IDOU'.
Beaded borders.
Cf. with No. 7472, which may perh.aps be from the same matrix as
this, notwithstanding the ditftrence of the dates.
John Bill, al. Byll, GentL
7474. [a.D. 1554.] Red: cracked, indistinct. iX-J in.
[Add. ch. 35.395]
Oval : a shield of arms : a dcmi fleur-de-lis. Above the
shield a sprig of foliage.
5IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Eudo, fil. Will, de Billesby, of Bilsby, co. Line, Knt.
1^1%. [Temp. Henry III.] Dark green: fine. ix| in.
[Harl. ch. 46 D. 56.]
Shield .shaped : a shield of arms : three hammers, two
and one.
« S' • evDONis • De billgsbl
Cf. Harl. cli. 46 E. i.
Family of Billingham ?
7476. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. -J in. [xxxv. 355.]
A shield of arms : three ducal crowns, two and one, in the
fess point an estoile or rose of six points for difference, cf.
arms of CROWNER, Billingham, see of Ely, etc.
+ SIGILLVM + ReCTVM.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Billyng, Lord Chief Just ice of the Kings Bench.
7477. [a.D. 1473.] Red : from signet ring with mark of
chased setting. 4 i"- [Add. ch. 22,413.]
A talbot passant, perhaps the crest of the Lord Ch. Justice.
In the field the initial letter t.
John de Billyngham.
7478. [a.D. 1348.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression,
1. h. side broken off f in. [Ixxxiii. 35.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three cushions. Within a
carved gothic panel.
W S De • BILLYNGHAM.
Adam de Bilokebi.
7479. [A.D. 1337.] Brown : opaque. -fJ in. [Ilarl. ch.
58 A. 46.]
On a cross, a man's head, couped at the neck, in profile,
betw. four buckles. Not on a shield. Within a pointed
quatrcfoil panel.
+ S' ADe â– De â– BILOKeBL
Thomas de Birchovere, of Birchover, co. Derb.
7480. [a.D. 1350.] Discoloured red : originally fine, now
chipped on the edge, i in. [Woll. ch. ii. 17.]
A shield of arms : a fess danccttee bctw. three indistinct
charges, perhaps eagles displayed. Suspended by a strap
from a lion's face, and betw. two .small trees. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
.... LLVM : THOMe : D€ : BVRCHOV
HERALDIC SEALS. 51I
Henry Birkheved, of Waltliam St. Cross, co. Essex.
7481. [A.D. 14S0.] Red. J^ X 1 in. [Had. ch. 78 I. 47.]
Octagonal signet : a garb, in allusion to the arms of
Birkenhead, viz. : three garbs within a bordure.
John de Birstalle.
See John de Walton.
Isabella de Birtley, of Silkesicorde, &c., co. Durham.
7482. [a.D. 1376.] Red: injured by pressure. -J in.
[Egcrt. ch. 574.]
A shield of arms : charges uncertain and indistinct. Within
a carved gothic panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
CS] lOH'IS D€
William Biscet.
7483. [a.D. 1292.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
xin. [D.C., E. 415-]
A shield of arms : a bend, over all in chief a label of
five points.
+ S' WILLeLMl : BlSCeT.
Beaded borders.
Probably Scottish, cf. Harl. ch. 47 F. 27.
7484. Another, [xlvii. 1098.]
Richard de Biskele, of Frostcndcii, co. Stiff.
7485. [a.D. 1 349-] Green, mottled : fine. ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 46 E. 8.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, over all a bend, BiSKELL.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented
with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» SIGILL' • RICARDl • D' • BISKGL'.
7486. Sulph. cast from No. 7485. [D.C., F. 307.]
Thomas de Bischoplegh, of Turwick, co. Bucks ?
7487. [a.D. 1336.] Dark green: fine, well preserved, edge
chipped. I in. [Harl. ch. 46 E. 4.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. two saltires in chief and
a cross in base. In chief point a roundle for difference.
Within a carved gothic panel.
» SV • THOMe • D€ • BISCHOPLEGH.
7488. Sulph. cast of No. 7487. [D.C., F. 259.]
512 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas de Bitilisgate.
Seal used hy Wentelina, ivife ^/JOHN DE Ralegh, Cliev.
7489. [a.d. 1381.] Red: fine. ^ in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 3.]
A shield of arms : a bend ermine. Betw. two slipped
flowers. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil and triangle,
ornamented with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
!S SIG ■THOMe • De • bitil1sgat6'
7490. Sulph. cast of Xo. 7489. [D.C., F. 535.]
Thurston Blackman.
7491. [a.d. 1769] Red: en placard. [Add. ch. 29,627.]
See description under Thomas Barnard.
William de Blaetoft.
7492. [a.d. 1336.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[l.xx.xiii. 40.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed. Above the shield a
tree of three branches. At each side a wyvern.
» S' WILL6LMI • D6 • BLA6TOFT.
Anthony Blagrave, of Southcott, co. Berks, Esq.
Seal used by Rich.vrd Allen, of Sulhani, co. Berks, Esq.
7493. [a.d. 1751.] Red: en placard. -jX-j^ in. [Add.
ch. 19,252.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three legs in armour couped
at the thigh and erased at the ancle, in chief a crescent for
difference, Bl.\GRAVE.
Beaded bordel
Philadelphia Blagrave, of Sunning, co. Berk., Widow.
7494. [.\.D. 173 1.] Red: en placard, on a tape. Im-
perfect, ix^in. [Add. ch. 19,250.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess and pale counterchanged,
three trefoils slipped, a mullet for difference. Perhaps
Simeon or Symonds.
Beaded border.
Jacob de Blake.
Seal used by Thomas Columbell, of TJwrp in Glebis,
CO. Nott., Esq.
7495. [a.d. 1429.] Red : indistinct. \ in. [Woll. ch,
iv. 17.]
A shield of arms : three eagles' heads erased.
© lACOB *< D€ AC BLAKC.
HERALDIC SEALS. 513
John de Blakeborne, seal used by JOHN Frensshe,
of Chiddiitgky, co. Suss.
7496. [a.D. 1487.] Red: indistinct. I in. [Add ch.
29.831.J
A shield of arms : a stag at speed, in the sinister chief
an escallop. Within a carved quatrefoil panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' lOH' _ IS D6 B _ LAKGB _ ORN€.
John Blaket.
7497. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression,
iin. [D.C., F. 347.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three trefoils slipped.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
Legend between the points : —
S' 10 _ Hl'S _ BLA _ KCT.
Beaded border.
Thomas Blast, of cos. Suss, and Hertf.
7498. [A.D. 1401.] Red : fine, chipped. | in. [Add.
ch. 35.731-]
A shield of arms : three arbalests or cross-bows, two and
one. Within a carved gothic trefoil panel, ornamented with
small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
ss Stgfllum : CTjomc : blaft *<
Thomas Blaunfrount, of Ramenliam, co. Berk.
7499. [a.D. 1340.] Red: edge injured by pressure,
f X^ in. [Cott. ch. xxiii. 21.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion passant, a chief. Betw.
three sprigs of foliage.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
Beaded borders.
Roger de Blaykeston, or Blackstone.
7500. [a.D. 1353.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
44 in. [Ixxxiii. 41.]
A shield of arms : two bars, in chief three cocks, BLACK-
STONE. Betw. two slipped trefoils. Within a carved trefoil
panel.
S' ROGeRI De BLAYKESTON : *<
Beaded border.
VOL. n. 2 L
514 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Raynold Blechenden.
Seal used by Timothy, so}i of Paul Johnson,
of Fordivich, co. Kent, Esq.
7501. [a.d. 1586.] Red: injured. About i x | in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 6.]
A shield of arms : a fess crenell^e betw. three lions' heads
erased and collared, BLECHENDEN.
Beaded border.
William Bloome, of S'Maffham, co. Norf.
7502. [a.d. 1639.] Red : injured. f in. [Add. ch.
30,826.]
A bull's head, couped.
Thomas Blosse, of Little Belstead, co. Snff., Esq.,
so?i and licit- c/ THOMAS Blosse, of Norwich.
7503. [a.d. 1638.] Red : much injured by pressure.
A X I in. [Add. ch. 10,551.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. three dragons passant in
pale, Bloss ; siti. per pale, a saltire. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath a demi-dragon.
Carved border.
Edward Le Blount.
7504. [a.d. 1354.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [Ixxxiii. 43.]
A shield of arms : three griffins or winged lions passant in
pale. On sprigs of foliage. Within a carved gothic panel of
eight points.
ft SIGILLVM • GDWARDI • L€ BLOVNT.
Beaded borders.
[Felipa Blount.]
Seal used by Henry Engehekst, of Merden, co. Suss.
7505. [A.D. 1428.] Red. fin. [Harl. ch. 78 A. 13.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, Blount. Betw. a trefoil
and two estoiles of six points, that on the 1. h. side wanting.
s' FeLipe Bi T.
John Le Blount.
7506. [Temp. Edw. HI.] Suiph. cast from fine impres-
sion, i in. [xlvii. 1424-]
A shield of arms : three fleurs-de-lis. Betw. three roses
and within a car\-cd and pointed gothic quatrcfoil.
J? SIGILLVM • lOH'IS • L' ■BLOVNT.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 461. Cf. John, son of lluj^h lo Blount, Ac' '.
ch. 24,067, A.D. 1365 ; and John Blount, Aild. ch. 24,066, .\.v>. 1368..
HERALDIC SEALS. 5 15
John Le Blount, of SJieprigge, ? co. Wilts.
7507. [a.d. 1343.] Red: fine, imperfect. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 17,409.]
A shield of arms, coiuJii : barry nebuly of six, Blount.
Crest on a helmet and mantling a fan-shaped plume. In the
field a wyvern, by way of dex. supporter.
Cf. Add. MSS. 5937, f. 119, and 6046, f. 50*. Add. ch. 17,396. .\.d. 1324.
FRANG6 • Lceee • neGc.
Beaded borders.
Michaell Blount, of Iver, co. Buck,
{aftcricards Sir MICHAEL BlouNT).
7508. [a.d. 1578.] Red. i X ^ in. [Harl. ch. 86 B. 22.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of eight ? Blount. Crest
on a helmet, and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal coronet,
two horns.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1533, f. 102.
Richard Blownte, of London, Gentl.
7509. [a.d. 1571.] Red: much injured by pressure.
About I X f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. in H. 15.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of six, Blount. Crest on
a helmet and ornamental mantling, an armed foot in the sun ?
Cabled border.
Thomas Le Blount.
7510. [Temp. Edw. III.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
f in. [xlvii. 1425.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw.' six martlets, .Blount.
Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wyverns.
Si SIGILL' : THOME : Le : BLOVNT.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Blount.
Seal used by HUGH Morgan Aprice, of co. Cardigan.
7511. [a.d. 1641.] Red : injured by pressure. About
i X ^ in. [Harl. ch. 86 I. SI.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of eight, a bordure,
Blount. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, an
armed foot in the sun.
Beaded border.
William Blounte, of Halden Place, co. Kent., Esq.
7512. [a.d. 1586.] Red; imperfect, indistinct. ^ x |- in.
[Harl. ch. â– J^ B. 49.]
2 L 2
5l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, two bars, over all an
escarbuncle of eight rays, pomettce and florettee, Blount ;
2, 3, 4, defaced ; in fess point a mullet (?) for difference.
Cabled border.
Fraunceys Bluet, of St. Coolcrii, co. Corn., Esq.
7513. [a.D. 1558.] Reddish-brown. i in. [Add. ch.
13,081.]
Octagonal signet bearing the arms : a chevron betw. three
eagles displayed, Bluet.
Walter Bluett, of Chard, co. Somers., Knt.
7514. [a.D. 1363.] Light brown: chipped on r. h. side,
i in. [Harl. ch. 46 E. 29.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three eagles displayed,
Bluet. Betw. three pairs of leaves, slipped. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
» « SIGILL' * WALXeRI @ BLGVGT.
7515. Sulph. cast, from No. 7514. [D.C., F. 429.]
John Le Blund.
7516. [Late 13th or early 14th cent] Plaster cast from
indistinct impression, -i- in. [Ixxxiii. 42.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first [and fourth .']
quarters a bird ?
Ks S' ■lOHANNIS • LG • BLVND.
Beaded border.
William Le Blund.
7517. \Temp. Edw. II.] Sulph. cast from indistinct im-
pression. I- X I in. [D.C., F. 205.]
Oval : a shield of arms : barry wavy of six, Blount, etc.
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three branches.
S' WILL'I • Le • BLVND.
7518. Plaster cast from No. 7517. [Ixxxiii. 46.]
John Blundel.
Seal used by \Villl\m Wktheryngsete,
Chaplain of Yarmouth, co. Norf.
7519. [a.D. 1396.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
â– J in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 2006.]
A shield of arms (diapered) : on a fess a crescent, in chief a
fleur-de-lis (?)
+ St toijiims + blunUrl.
HERALDIC SEALS. 517
Ranulph Blundeville, 6tk Earl of Chester.
[a.d. 1180-1231.]
7520. Cast in composition painted dark reddish-brown,
from imperfect impression. About 2^ in. [lii. 9.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a Hon or wolf rampant.
«! SI ANVLFI COMITI le.
Ralph de Bockyngge, of Helming/mm, co. Stiff.
7521. [a.d. 1318.] Red: fine. fin. [Add. ch. 9904.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline. Cf. a cross botonnec,
BOCKIXGHA.M of Suffolk. Within a carved and pointed
gothic quatrefoil.
Ss PRIV6 SVY ; € BGN CONV.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 10,279 ; 10,280.
Ralph de Bocksmgge, of Hebniughmn, co. Siiff.
7522. [a.d. 1376.] Red: originally very fine, now imper-
fect on 1. h. side, i in. [Add. ch. 10,279.]
A shield of arms : a fess nebuly, betw. six crosses crosslet
fitchees, BOCKING. In the fess point an annulet for difference.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel.
. iigtllum : raDuIpIji : 8c ; r.
Car\ed border.
7523. [.\.D. 1394.] Red: very fine, edge chipped. [Add.
ch. 10,280.]
. iigtUum : raBulpijt : Dc : [bjortumggr.
Cf. Add. ch. 9904.
John de Bodel, or Boydele, of Burwell, co. Line.
7524. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark green : cracked, imperfect.
I J in. [Had. ch. 47 A. 7.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a bend sinister and fess.
Si SIG lOHAHmS D6 BODCL.
7525. Sulph. cast from No. 7524. [D.C., D. 233.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 50 D. 47, and 55 D. 15, tejnp. Hen. IH.
Thomas Bogheleghe, of Boycomb in Fareiveye, co. Detmt.
7526. [a.U. 1386.] Dark green : indistinct. J in. [Add.
ch. 13,009.]
A shield of arms: a bend vaire, betw. seven lozenges, four
in chief and three in base.
*• »
Beaded border.
5l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edmund de Booun [Bohun],
of Bayto)i-Scagravi\ co. Northt., Knt.
7527. [Tetiip. Edw. II.] Green, mottled: somewhat in-
distinct, edge chipped, t •"• [Harl. ch. 83 D. 34.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
BOHUN.
S' 6ADMVNDI D€ BOVN.
Beaded border.
7528. Sulph. cast from No. 7527. [D.C., F. 392.]
Humphrey de Buhun.
7529. [a.d. 1238.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
li in. [Ixxxiii. 53.]
A shield of arms : a bendlet betw. six lions rampant,
BOHUN.
© SIGIL' : HVUFRIDI D€ BVHVH :
Beaded borders.
Humphrey de Buun, al. Bohun.
7530. [a.d. 1260.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i-rV in. [Ixxxiii. 54.]
A bend charged with fleur-de-lis betw. six lions rampant,
for BOHUN, not on a shield.
e= SIG VNFRIDI De BVVN.
Beaded borders.
Humphrey de Bohun,
^th Earl of Hereford, and of Essex.
Sccretuin.
7531. [.\.D. 1300.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I -J,-, in. [Ixxxiii. 55.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant.
On a tree of five slipped leaves. Betw. two trees.
I» SeCRGt • H ■D€ • BOHVN • COMITIS •
HeReFORD • ex ■essexie.
Beaded borders.
A iiother Secretum.
7532. [a.d. 1320.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. ly^ in. [Ixxxiii. 56.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
BoiiUN. At the top and at each side of the shield three
slipped trefoils.
» SeCReXV : H : Oe : BOHVN : COMITIS :
HeR6FORD ; 6T : 6336X16.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 519
Another Seal.
7533. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. I-Jj- in. [Ixxxiii. 59.]
A shield of arms of BOHUN as before.
» S' HVMFRIDI ■De • BOHVN • COMITIS •
HeReFORD' â– ex â– essexie.
Beaded borders.
Humphrey de Bohun, 6th Earl of Hereford,
Earl of Essex, etc., Lord High Constable.
A.D. I335-I361.
7534. [A.D. 1349.] Red: fragment only of fine seal.
About I J in. when perfect. [L.F.C., xviii. i.]
A shield of arms: BoHUN, as in No. 7532. Within an
elaborately carved and traced gothic panel, nearly all broken
away, but enclosing over the shield a small circular counter-
sunk compartment in which is a lion passant guardant.
SS€ ....
7535. [a.D. 1337.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, if in. [Ixxxiii. 62.]
S' HVMFRIDI • D6 ■BOHVN • COMITIS •
H6R6FORD' ■6T • GSSeX.
7536. [a.D. 1342.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped. [Ixxxiii. 64.]
AnotJier Seal.
7537. [.\.D. 1355.] Plaster cast from impression injured
in places by pressure. If in. [l.xxxiii. 69.]
A shield of arms : BOHUN, as before. Within a finely
carved gothic panel enriched with open tracery and orna-
mented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
5' i)«fr' : Dc : botu : coins : ftrrrf : rffrx :
roftaljur ang'.
Johanna de Bohun.
7538. [a.D. 1313.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
1 1 in. [Ixxxiii. 57.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : a bend cotised betvv. six
lions rampant. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches on a mount.
SJ SIGILL' lOHANNe • De BOHVN.
520 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Johanna de Bohun,
Countess of Hereford, Essex and 2^orthainpto)i,
dan. of Richard Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arundel,
and Tcidino of HVMVHKEY DE BOHVN, Earl of Hereford, etc.
7539. [a.D. 1389.] Red: fragmentary, i^ in. [Harl. ch.
46 F. 6.]
For description see below, No. 7540.
* 5' • toljannc • Dc ♦ ijoljun • com mt.
7540. [a.D. 1 393-] Red : originally fine, chipped at edge,
injured by pressure. [Add. ch. 15,602.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex., BoHUN, as in No. 7538 ;
sin., quarterly i, 4, a lion rampant, Fitz-Alan ; 2, 3, chequy,
WarrENNE. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on a
mount. Supporters, two swans, each holding the shield in
the beak. Within a carved gothic panel or rosette.
* S' ♦ tof) oljun • romitirfc • fjrrfortJtf •
ffffjric • ft • noi1)«imt.
7541. [a.D. 1406.] Red: fine, edge injured. [Harl. ch.
46 F. 7.]
« S' • toljannc • Dc • bofjun • ro .
7542. [A.D. 1407.] Red : fine, edge chipped. [Harl. ch.
1 1 1 D. 43.]
. . . oljanuf • DC • ioljun • comtttrfr • IjcrfovUtc •
rfffx Jilt.
7543. Sulph. cast of No. 7542. [D.C., G. 1 19.]
7544. Plaster cast from good impression. [Ixxxiii. 70.]
* S' • toljamtc • Dr • lioljun • romittffr • IjrrfovlJic •
tffcAtc • rt • noiljamt' (?)
John de Boun, Bouhon [<>;• Bohun], of co. Nott., Knt.
7545. [a.D. 12S6.] Dark green. 1 in. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 50.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lionccls ram-
pant, Boh UN.
e= : SIGILLVM : lOHAN • DG : BOVN :
Beaded borders.
7546. Sulph. cast from No. 7545. [D.C., E. 425.]
John de Bohun, 5 th Earl of Hereford,
^th Earl of Essex, Lord High Constable of E7igland, etc.
a.D. 1321-1335.
7547. [a.D. 1326.] Red : originally very fine, now chipped
at edges. iJ- in. App. by a plaited cord of red silk strands.
[Add. ch. 28,574.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
HERALDIC SEALS. 52 1
BoHUN. Betvv. three slipped trefoils. Within a carved
gothic six-foil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers, and inscribed in an equi-
lateral triangle of open tracery with a small circular counter-
sunk compartment in each corner. Along each outside
length of the triangle is a circular six-foil panel carved and
ornamented, bearing a plaque or circular shield of arms of
BOHUN as above.
s' • lOH'is • De • BOHVN CO GR . . ORD' • cT • essex".
Beaded border.
7548. [a.D. 1334.] Red : originally fine, now the central
part only remaining. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 5.]
ORD e
7549. Sulph. cast from No. 7548. [D.C., F. 249.]
7550. Plaster cast from indistinct impression. [Ixxxii. 58.]
S' lOH IS ■D6 • BOHVN • COMITIS ■HGReFORD' • eX • 6SS6X'.
John Bohun, of Midhitrst Manor, etc., co. Suss., Knt.
7551. [.\.D. 1430.] Red : chipped, injured by pressure,
li in. [Add. ch. 20,114.]
A shield of arms, couchi: a cross, BOHUN. Crest on a
helmet and mantling the head of an uncertain animal ? Within
a carved gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
Sigillum : toJjannis : boijun •
Beaded border.
Margaret de Bohun, Countess of Hereford, etc.,
dan. ^/ Ralph Lord B.vsset, zuidow ^/ John de Bohun.
7552. [a.d. 1339.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
i\ in. [Ixxxiii. 63.]
A shield of arms : BOHUN. Within elaborately traced and
carved panel as described in No. 7547. The small circular
compartments contain, instead of shields of arms, sprigs of
foliage and flowers.
. . . MARGARere â– coMuisse
Oliver de Bohun, or Bohoun.
7553. [a.d. 1334.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxiii. 61.]
A shield of arms : on a bend cotised betw. six lions
rampant, three escallops, BOHUN. Betw. three swans or
pelicans. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil
panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatre-
foils or ball-flowers.
Sx S[IG]ILLVM : 0LIV6RI : D6 : BOHOVN.
522 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard de Bohun, al. Bohun.
7554. [a.d. 1343.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
i X ii in. [Ixxxiii. 6t:\
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend cotised betvv. six lions
rampant, Bohun.
S' RICARDl • D6 • BOVN.
Savaric de Bohun, or Boun, of Midhitrst, co. Suss.
7555. [Early Hen. III.] Green, mottled : fine. i| in.
[Harl. ch. 46 F. i.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a crescent within a
bordure.
+ SIGILL' : SAVARI : D€ : BOVM.
Cf. Harl. ch. 46 F. 2. Savaric de Bohun. Early 13th cent.
7556. Sulph. cast from No. 7555. [D.C., E. 376.]
William de Bohun, Enrl of Northampton.
A.D. 1 337-1 360.
7557. Plaster cast from fine but chipped impression. IJ- in.
[Ixxxiii. 60.]
A shield of arms : on a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
three estoiles, for BOIIUN. Within a carved gothic panel.
JS S' WILL'I * D OHVN « COMITIS ® NORHAMPTONI6.
Anotlier Seal.
7558. [a.d. 1342.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i-rV in. [Ixxxiii. 65.]
Similar to the foregoing, but from a different matrix.
Ss S' WILL'I ® D6 « BOHVN « COM ORHAMPTONie.
Another Seal.
7559. Similar, from another matrix. [Ixxxiii. (>()^
Another Seal.
7560. [a.d. 1353.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
i-i in. [Ixxxiii. 68.]
A shield of arms : BOHUN as before. Within a carved
gothic trefoil panel.
» 5' . guillrlmt • Dr • 6of) ttts • norljamptonf.
John de Bokelee, of Langeton, co. Line, Knt.
7561. [a.d. 1268-9.] Cast in green composition from
original impression : very imperfect, central part only remain-
ing. About I \ in. when perfect. [Hi. 36.]
A shield of arms : a fcss betw. six lions rampant.
Legend wanting.
HERALDIC SEALS. 523
Henry Bokenham, of Great Thornhani, co. Stiff., Knt.
7562. [a.U. 1625.] Red: indistinct. | X -i- in. [Harl.
ch. 57 H. 42.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, BOKENHAM. Over it a
helmet and mantling, without crest.
Cabled border.
Hugh de Bokenham, of Snyterton, co. Norf., Knt.
7563. [a.D. 1325.] Dark green : fine, edge chipped. \\^.
[Harl. ch. 46 F. 10.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a bend three bezants.
Background engraved with parallel lines.
» S' : HVGONIS : [D6 :] BOKEHHAM :
7564. Sulph. cast from No. 7563. [D.C., F. 217.]
John de Bokyngham.
7565. [.V.D. 1384.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I i in. [Ixxxiii. 51.]
A shield of arms : a cross crosslet or botonnee, BOKENHAM.
Within a car\-ed panel of six cusped points.
S • ioij'is • DC • bwrfejjmljam (?)
John Bokenham.
7566. [A.D. 1423.] Plaster cast. About | x f in.
[Ixx.xiii. 50.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : fretty, BOKENHAM. Sus-
pended by a strap from a tree of two branches.
William, son of Ralph de Bokenham,
of Walcote Manor, etc., co. Norf.
IbQl. [A.D. 1344.] Red: fine, [Harl. ch. 46 F. 11.]
A shield of arms : a cross compony countercompony,
Bokenham. Betw. two slipped trefoils. Within a carved
and pointed gothic quatrefoil ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
» SIG' • WILLGLMI ■DG • BOKeHHAM.
Beaded border.
7568. Sulph. cast from Xo. 7567. [D.C., F. 287.]
Thomas de Boketone, or Buctone,
of Great Harroivden, co. Northt.
7569. [A.D. 1324.] Light-greenish white : indistinct. „' in.
[Add. ch. 22,004.]
A shield of arms : three bucks, two and one. Betw. two
wyvcrns, and suspended by a strap from a hook.
+ SIGILLVM TH0M6 D€ BVCTON'.
524 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alan, son and heir of John de Bokysselle, or Bokeselle,
of Icklesliam, co. Suss., etc.
7570. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green : fine, chipped at the top.
I in. [Add. ch. 20,091.]
A lion couchant, fretty, supporting three shields of arms
meeting in base : — i, three crescents a canton ; 2, quarterly, a
bend vaire ; 3. fretty. Cf the arms of BUCKSHALL of Sussex,
a lion rampant fretty.
» S' • ALANl : DG • BVKGSHILLe.
7571. [a.D. 1312.] Green: imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 20,115.]
.... ALANl' • D6 . . Ke . . . HIL ....
Thomas Bold.
7572. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
iJ- in. [D.C., G. 230.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roundles. Crest
on a helmet and wreath, a plume of three feathers. Betw.
two wavy sprigs.
*« ti)omas *< bolt) *<
Geoffrey Boleyn, of Denham, co. Buck., etc.
IblZ. [a.U 1442.] Red : indistinct. From a ring. | in.
[Harl. ch. ill G. 31.]
A bull's head cabossed, in allusion to the arms of BOLEYN.
In the field above, the initial letters G. B. The field replenished
with sprigs of foliage.
Cabled border.
William Boleyn, of Sele and Kemsing, co. Kent, Clerk.
IblA. [A.D. 1526.] Red : fine. 4- in. [Harl. ch. 86 G. 54.]
Lozenge-shaped, from a signet ring. A bull's head couped :
crest of BULLEN. In the field below, the initial letter W.
Cabled border.
John de Boleyng ?
7575. [a.D. 1389.] Green, mottled: indistinct. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 15,718.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six roundles. Sus-
pended by a strap from a three-branched tree. Betw. two
wingless wyverns.
S' IOHANNIS D6 BOLEYNG (?)
The E in Boleyng is very obscure and conjectural.
HERALDIC SEALS. 525
Thomas de BoUesdune.
7576. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
14- X 2| in. [l.xxviii. 35.]
A shield of arms of early shape : six lozenges, three, two
and one.
^ SIGILLVM • TOMAS • DE ■BOLLESDVNE.
Anotlier Seal.
1511. Plaster cast from similar seal : nearly, but not quite
identical with above, slightly larger. 24- x if in. [Ixxxiii. 88.]
Bartholomew Bolney, of CliiddiiigUy, co. Suss.
1518. [A.D. 1459.] Red : indistinct, i X i in. [Add. ch.
30.337-]
A shield of arms : a crescent, and in chief two mullets of
six points, BOLNEV.
Cabled border.
7579. [a.d. 1466.] Red: chipped. [Add. ch. 29,815.]
John Bolney.
7580. [a.d. 1378.] Red: cracked, somewhat indistinct.
^ in. [Add. ch. 23,144.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three escallops, as
many indistinct charges. Betw. two oak-leaves, slipped.
Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil.
SJ SIGILL' • lOH'IS • BOLN6Y.
Thomas Bolour, o/co. Somerset.
7581. [a.d. 1420.] Red : fine, slightly chipped. i in.
[Harl. ch. S3 D. 32.]
A shield of arms : a butterfly or harvest-fly, BOLOURD or
BOLOURE. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within a carved gothic panel.
^tgillum : tljomc : iiolour :
7582. Sulph. cast from No. 7581. [D.C., G. 161.]
Robert Bolton, o/co. Suff., Clerk.
7583. [A.D. 1430.] Red : imperfect. i in. [Harl. ch.
54 I. 10.]
A shield of arms : (diapered) on a bend engrailed some
indistinct charges. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil.
» StgtUu : Dtti : roll liolton : t\it\.
Cabled border.
526 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Jolianna, zvife <»/ Simon Bonde, Citizen of Lotidoti.
7584. [a.D. 1362.] Red: small fragment. [Had. ch.
46 F. 24.]
Part of a shield of arms : a fess nebulee betw. three in-
distinct charges.
Simon Bonde, Citizen of London.
7585. [a.D. 1362.] Red : very imperfect, r. h. side broken
away. About i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 24.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a garved gothic
panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
onts «! jv> «i iionUc «< «< «<
Thomas Bonde, of Gretyngham, etc., co. Snff.
7586. [a.D. 1361.] Red : fine, chipped at the edge. \ in.
[Add. ch. 10,199.]
A shield of arms : (diapered lozengy) a fess, Bond.
Within an elaborately carved and traced gothic trefoil with
eight circular panels.
» SIGILLVM «< THOMe *< BOMD6 »
Ih^l. [a.D. 1359.] Green : injured by pressure, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 10,198.]
SIGl H . M€.
Dame Wenefrid Bonde,
â– widoio of Sir George Bonde, Knt., of London.
7588. [A.D. 1596.] Red. .^ x -^ m. [Add. ch. 35,848.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross engrailed, in the dexter
chief a lozenge. Arms of LeiGH.
Beaded border.
Robert Boneres, of Alcrcheivod Valley, [Marskwood]
CO. Dorset, Priest.
7589. [a.D. 133S.] Red: originally fine, now chipped,
edge wanting. About f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch.
46 F. 26.]
A shield of arms : an anchor betw. three leopards' heads
jessants-de-lys, within a bordure engrailed. Within a finely
cai-yed gothic rosette of eight cusped points, ornamented with
small ball-flowers along the inner border ; and betw. three
pairs of slipped quatrefoils.
Legend betw. the points : —
S'R _ OB' _ Tl _ BO _ N€ _ RS • _ P6 _ SB.
7590. Sulph. cast from No. 7589. [D.C., F. 274.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 527
William Boneville, Kiit.
7591. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [xcii. 70.]
A shield of arms, coucht' : quarterly, i, 4, six mullets,
BONVILE, 2, 3, three lions rampant. Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling an old man's head wearing a long cap.
Betw. two initial letters, U f (?)
[S] *i toillclmi • toncbiUc • militis (')
Robert de Bonham,
son and heir (j/John DE BoNHAM, Knt.,
of the Manor of Great Wycliford, co. Wilts.
7592. [a.d. 1356.] Red: indistinct in places, or badly
impressed, i in. [Add. ch. 17,754.]
A shield of arms : a chevron wavy, betw. three crosses
pattees fitchees at the foot, BonhAM. Betw. two pairs of
leaves slipped. Within a carved and pointed gothic cinquefoil.
Ss SIGILLVM : ROB6RTI : BONHAM.
Beaded border.
7593, [a.d. 135L] Dark green: originally fine, now im-
perfect. [Add. ch. 15,081.]
il< SIGILLVM : RO ONHAM.
Thomas Bonham, Esq., of Great Wychford, co. Wilts.
7594. [a.d. 1449.] Red : originally very fine, now frag-
mentary. About i-i- in. when perfecL Enclosed in a piece of
damask of the same date. [Add. ch. 15,089.]
0. A shield of arms, couclU: a chevron wavy, betw. three
crosses pattees fitchees at the foot, Boxham. Crest, on a
helmet, mantling, and chapeau, broken away.
omr
H. A small round counterseal, f in. A label or mitre-like
escrol ; in the field a motto : S ri) (?)
Agnes Bonkede, kinsn'oman and coheiress of
ThOMA-S Huscarl, Knt., of Estbriglitivcll Manor, co. Oxon.
7595. [a.d. 1379.] Red. ^ in. From ring with marks of
chased setting. [Add. ch. 23,859.]
A shield charged with pseudo-heraldic devices : a chevron,
plain on the under and nebuly on the upper side, betw. two
saltires in chief, and an estoile of eight points in base. Betw.
three willow sprigs.
528 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Capt. James Bonnell, of Ratc/iffe, co. Alidd., Mariner.
7596. [a. I). 1672.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression: indistinct and imperfect. About f X 1 in. [Add.
ch. 13,675.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire cotised.
Adam de Bont . . . ell.
7597. [a.D. 1417.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
i in. when perfect. [Had. ch. 51 E. 55.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three lions' gambs erect ?
Betw. three small quatrefoils slipped. Within a carved and
traced gothic ornamental panel of three semicircular and five
pointed cusps.
!» S' • AD6 ■D6 • BONT CLL.
Barton Booth.
5£^j0HN HODSON.
John Boothe, of St. Waynardes, co. Hercf, Gcntl.
7598. [a.D. 1634.] Red: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
I933-]
A shield of arms : three boars' heads erect and erased, in
chief a crescent for difference, BoOTHE.
Beaded border.
7599. [a.D. 1634.] Red : imperfect. [Add. ch. 1934.]
Used by William Bodenham, of co. Heref.
7600. [A.D. 1634.] Red : very indistinct. [Add. ch.
1934]
7601. [a.D. 1634.] Red : very mdistinct. [Add. ch.
1936.]
John Booth, of Braynton, co. Heref, Esq.
7602. [a.D. 1660.] Red : imperfect. About \ in. [Add.
ch. 1959.]
A shield of arms : three boars' heads erect and erased,
Boothe.
Thomas Bordale, of St. Albatt's, co. Hertf.
7603. [a.D. 1409.] Red. i in. [Add. ch. 18,192.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. two crosses
patty in chief and an annulet in base. Cf the arms of
TWVCROSS, WOTTON, etc.
Cabled border.
7604. [a.D. 1446.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
18,193.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 529
William Borestalle, of Colmordc Manor, co. Bed/., etc., Clerk.
7605. [a.D. 1389.] Red: fragmentary. About f in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 35.]
A shield of arms : charged apparently with a fess betw.
three crowns, that in base broken off. Within a can,'ed inner
border.
sj SI WILL' xe.
Robert de Borgate, \of Borgate, or Burgatc, co. Suff?[
7606. [Late I2th or early 13th cent.] Creamy-white:
originally fine, now chipped at edge. i| in. [Add. ch.
28,354-]
A shield of arms of early shape : paly of six, (the pales
bend in slightly towards the base), on a canton or quarter a
lion passant (or perhaps rampant). Cf the arms of BORGAT,
BURGATE, etc., paly of six. This is an interesting example
of early heraldry.
© 8 OB€R . . . De . . . GAXe.
Robert de Burgate, \of Bitrgate, co. Suff?[
Perhaps same as the previous person.
l&(yi. [Late I2th or early 13th cent] Creamy white:
very fine. If in. [Add. ch. 28,355.]
A shield of arms of early shape : three piles converging
towards the base (but not quite meeting), on a canton or
quarter a lion rampant. See No. 7606. This is an interesting
example of early heraldry. The canton is probably an
honourable augmentation.
C' siGiLL' •;• ROB6RT1 ■:• De •;■bvrgate.
Beaded borders.
7608. Plaster cast from a chipped impression. [Ixxxiv.
70.]
John Borlas, or Burlase, of Marlow, co. Buck.
7609. [a.D. 1553.] Red : injured, -ij. x i in. [Harl. ch.
â– ]6 E. 12.]
On a wreath a boar's head, couped at the neck. Crest of
BORLASE.
Beaded border.
John Borlase, or Burlacey, of Little Marlow, co. Bucks, Esq.
7610. [a.D. 15S1.] Red. 4 X -jV '"• [Lansd. ch. 577.]
Oval : on a wreath a boar's head couped at the neck.
Crest of BoRLASE.
Beaded border.
7611. [A.D. 1 561.] Another. [Lansd. ch. 578.]
VOL. II. 2 M
530 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ernald de Bosco.
7612. [Circ. A.Ti. 1216-1236.] Dark careen, speckled: fine
originally, now chipped at top. i^ in. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 55-]
A shield of arms of early shape : two bars, on a canton or
quarter a lion passant.
«: SIGILL' : 6RNALD1 : DG : BO
7613. Sulph. cast from No. 7612. [D.C., E. 326.]
John de Bosco, Kut, so^i 0/ ARNVi.vn DE Bosco,
of Assington, co. Suff.
7614. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green, mottled: fine. i in.
[Harl. ch. 47 A. 17.]
A shield of arms : two bars, and a quarter or canton. BoSCO,
or Boys. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two
wavy sprigs of foliage.
!S SIGILLVM lOHANNIS D' BOSCO.
]5eaded borders.
John de Bosco, son and heir of Ernald de Bosco,
of CO. Buck.
7615. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark green : a fragment. About
I in. w hen perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 56.]
A shield of arms : charges obliterated, but apparently a can-
ton remains, cf. No. 7614. Suspended by a strap from a hook.
SI OSCO.
Probably same person and seal as in No. 7614.
7616. Sulph. cast from No. 7615. [D.C., F. 341.]
William Bosenho, of Watlyugton, etc., co. Oxon.
1^\1. [a.D. 1443.] Red : cracked, imperfect, indistinct.
I- in. [Add. ch. 20,389.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw. two bird-
bolts in chief, and a mullet in base ; siii., uncertain.
««. S Wii «<!«. bofpijo «
Cf. Will. Bozenho, witness at Chalgrove, co. Oxoii., .v.d. 1432, in Add.
ch. 20,313; 20,314.
Jacobus de Boseville, [of Wickersley, co. York], Knt.
7618. [A.D. 1322.] Red: imperfect, injured by pressure.
About I in. [Harl. ch. 112 G. 25.]
A shield of arms: three fig-leaves slipped, two and one.
Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wyverns.
The arms do not agree with thcjsc usually borne by
Bosville.
St : S' I . . . . Bl : De : B0S6VILG :
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 53 1
Hugh Bossard, Lord of Knotinge, co. Bcdf., Knt.
7619. [Tc!ii/>. Hen. III.] Dark green: very fine.
l\ X I in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 D. 45.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three cstoiles of many
points wavy, one and two, bctw. as many horse-shoes, two and
one.
C- BIG HVGONIS BOSSARD.
7620. Sulph. cast from No. 7619. [D.C., E. 357.]
Cf. Hugh, son of D. John Bossard, a.d. 1272, Harl. ch. 49 I. 41.
Henry Bostocke, Merchant of the Calais Staple.
7621. [a.d. 1551.] Red: cracked, injured by pressure.
About I X i in. [Harl. ch. 46 I. 27.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a fess humettee, in chief a
crescent for difference, BoSTOCK.
Philip de Boston.
7622. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I J in. [Ix.xxiii. 75.]
A shield of arms, coiiche: quarterly, i, 4, a chevron betw.
three griffins' heads erased, 2, 3, three bars over all a bend
engrailed. Crest on a helmet and mantling a griffin's head
erased. Betw. two sprigs in the background.
Legend on a scroll : —
^tgtllum : i3ijtl «k «
John Boswell, Rector of the Moiety of the Church
of Darficld, co. York.
7623. [A.D. 1460.] Red : fragmentary. About -^ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 17,050.]
Octagonal signet : perhaps bearing a shield of arms and
motto, very indistinct, and doubtful.
William del Bothe, Burgess of the Town of
Ncwcastlc-on- Tyne, co. Nor thumb.
7624. [A.D. 1394.] Red : chipped. | in. [Add. ch.
20,530.]
A shield of arms : three horse-shoes betw. si.x crosses
crosslct fitchees, three, two, and one. Booth. Within a carved
gothic trefoil ornamented with small ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
2 M 2
532 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hawisia la Botelere,
Seal used by RALPH LE Boteler, Lord of Polrebeck,
or Pulvcrbatcli, co. Salo/>.
7625. [a.d. 1 3 14.] Red: fine, i in. [Add. ch. 20,444.]
Three shields of arms, meeting at their bases: i. a cross
flory, in chief a label of three points ; 2. Paly of six ; 3. a
fess betw. six crosses crosslet, BoTELER. Background re-
plenished with small trefoils and quatrcfoils.
» : S' . HAWISie : LA : BOT6LeR6 : ««
Beaded borders.
Henry Boteler, of Lekhamstcd Manor, co. Berks.
7626. [a.d. 1459.] Red : injured by pressure, -fi, X | in.
From a ring. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 16.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. three covered cups,
a small cross for difference, BUTLER. Inner border partly
engrailed or cusped.
Johanna le Boteler, or Botillere, of Baggebere, or
Bagborough Manor, co. Sojn.
7627. \Temp. Edw. I.] Green: edge chipped, app. by a
plaited hollow tape of greenish-brown stuff. i J x % in.
[Harl. ch. 55 B. 42.]
Pointed oval : a covered cup, in allusion to the arms of
Butler.
+ S lOHANNe Le BOTGLeR.
John Botiller, of Wick, co. Wore.
7628. [A.D. i3S7-'377-] Red: injured by pressure.
X \ in. [Add. ch. 9239.]
A shield of arms : on a chief three covered cups, BuTLEK.
John Le Botteler, of Penbray [.? co. Carnmrt/t.], Esq.
7629. [a.d. 1438.] Dark red : originally fine, now
chipped. About i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 I. t,'/.']
A shield of arms : three covered cups, BuTLER. Betw. a
lion's face, enraged, at top, and two wyverns sans wings
reguardant addorsed at the sides.
as.... lOHAums b . . . l6R.
Beaded borders.
7630. Sulph. cast from No. 7629. [D.C., G. 204.]
John Boteler, of Higham Gabion, co. Bedf., Knt.
7631. [a.d. 1609.] Red: indistinct, -".r X \ in. [Add.
ch. 35.338-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 533
A shield-shaped signet, bearing a shield of arms : a fess
counter-compony betw. six crosses crosslct ? BOTELER.
Aftother Seal.
7632. [a.d. 1609.] Red. 4 X i in. [Add. ch. 35,341.]
Oval : on a wreath a dexter arm cmbowcd, in armour,
holding a sword. Crest of BoTELER.
Cabled border.
John Boteler, of Woodhall in Wattojt, co. Hcrtf.
7633. [a.d. 1651.] Red: indistinct. -|-i x xV '"• [Add.
ch. 35,510.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess counter-compony betw. six
crosses crosslet, BoTELER. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a dexter hand and arm embowed, holding a sword.
Ralph Botiller, of Theydon Gcmon, etc., co. Essex, Knt.
7634. [a.d. 1446.] Red : imperfect, cracked ; from chased
signet ring with mark of setting, encircled with a twisted
rush. About 4- X -f in. [Add. ch. 28,864.]
Small oval signet: a greyhound sejant, ducally gorged and
chained, beneath a tree. In allusion to the crest of BuTLER.
Cabled border.
Cf. Add. ch. 17,238.
7635. [.-v.D. 145S.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 28,874.]
7636. [a.d. 1458.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
28,875.]
Ralph [Boteler], Lord of Sudley, co. Glouc.
1&31. [.\.D. 1450.] Red : fine, from chased signet ring,
with mark of setting, i in. [Add. ch. 17,238.]
A greyhound sejant, ducally gorged, and chained, beneath
a tree. In allusion to the crest of BUTLER.
Cabled border.
Robert le Boteleyr P
7638. [a.d. 1303.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
[l.xx.xiii. 76.]
A shield of arms : three lions rampant, two and one, within
a bordure ermine. Suspended by a strap betw. two pairs of
leaves.
In place of legend a wavy border of pierced si.\-foil roses.
Beaded borders.
534 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Walter Le Botyler, of Hemmingeston, co. Suff.
7639. |.\.D. 1285.] Green: lower part only remaining,
very indistinct. -J in. [Add. ch. 9834.]
A shield of arms : perhaps a chevron betw. three covered
cups. That in base can only be distinguished.
[+ S'. WA]LTeRI ■L' • BOT
Ralph Botreaux, of Bossulyan, etc., co. Corniv., Knt.
7640. [a.d. 1426.] Red : injured by pressure. From
chased ring, with mark of setting. 1 X ^ in. [Add. ch.
12,986.]
Rectangular : a helmet with a plume or indistinct crest.
Motto in the field : —
SA grace fait ijonur.
Cabled border.
7641. [a.d. 1426.] Another. [Add. ch. 12,987.]
Ralph Botreaux, of cos. York, Line, Warzv., etc., Knt.
7642. [a.d. 1427.] Red : originally fine and sharp, edge
chipped. li in. [Add. ch. 13,977.]
A shield of arms, coiicJu': quarterly, i, 4, a griffin segrcant,
Botreaux, 2, 3, four fusils in fess. Crest on a helmet
mantling and chapeau, turned up ermine, a griffin statant.
This armorial design rests on a buttress (in allusion to the
name of the owner) partly behind the shield. In the field on
each side a wavy branch of flowers and foliage.
* Stijtllum *< ViiDuIpiji * [botrraujc *«<]**<
Carved borders.
7643. [a.d. 1430.] Red : indistinct from shifting during
impression. [Add. ch. 12,990.]
* SigtUum *« iMtiulpijt * iioh'cauA: «*<**<
7644. [a.d. 143 1.] Red: imperfect at top. [Add.
ch. 12,993.]
. . . gtUum «< ratfulpiji * botrfaiu **<*«<
7645. [a.d. 143 1.] Red : indistinct, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 12,994.]
« )5igtUum *« raDuljjiji * botrratu «*<*!».
7646. [a.d. 1431.] Red: fine, injured. [Add. ch. 12,995.]
.... gtU . . . raOuIpijt « tiotvcaux ««<««<
William de Botriaux.
7647. [Late I4tli cent.] Red : fine. Perhaps from
matri.x, with the ring removable, on wiiich the legend is
engraved. \\ in. [xxxvi. 118.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 535
A shield of arms: a griffin segrcant, BoTREAUX. Bctw.
five small cinquefoils, and within a finely carved gothic
rosette or star of eight points ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
« Sigillum : • : Mtillflmt : • : Dc : • : laotttaux.
Carved borders.
7648. Plaster cast from No. 7647. [Ixx.xiii. 78.]
William, Sire de Botreaux,
Keeper of the Forest of Exnwor, etc., co. Somers.
7649. [a.D. 1435.] Red: fine, very imperfect at top.
\\ in. [Had. ch. 43 E. 47.]
A shield of arms, co?ic/u': a griffin segreant, BOTREAUX.
Crest, on a helmet mantling and chapeau, destroyed, but
from remaining traces it appears to have been a griffin.
Supporters on a mount two buttresses. Above the shield a
ring or annulet. The inside edge of the field enriched with
small sprigs of foliage.
niam . iottraux «<
Border carved with small ball-flowers.
John Botyld, of Hatfield Regis, co. Essex.
7650. [a.D. 1345.] Brown: indistinct. |J;^ in. [Add. ch.
28,597.]
A shield (of arms ?) : two hands, couped at the wrist, hold-
ing up a human heart.
» MOVN QVER AV€T.
{Moil cceiir avec.)
Simon Boulet.
7651. [a.D. 1335.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
•f in. [Ixxxiii. 52.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a heart-shaped device voided, en-
closing a cross betw. two estoiles in pale. Bctw. three sprigs
of foliage.
Ss SIGILL' SIMONIS BOVLCT.
Beaded borders.
John de Boulton.
7652. [a.D. 1353.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [l.v.xxiii. 82.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron three lions passant
guardant, BoLTOX. On a tree of three branches. Bctw. two
sprigs of foliage. Within a cusped gothic panel of eight
points.
5? SIGILLVM • lOHANNIS ■De • BOVLTON.
536 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alianora, tvidow of William Bourgchier, Knt.
{ob. A.D. 1365), 2nd son of'KOVX.^'X DE BOURGCHIER,
of Hals ted and Stanstcd, co. Essex ; daii. and heiress
(i/JOHN DE LOUVAINE t^;- LOVAYNE.
7653. [a.D. 1389.] Red: originally fine, now very im-
perfect, and r. h. side broken off. 1-J5- in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 7906.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex:, a cross engrailed betw.
four water bougets, BOURGCHIER ; sin., billcty a fess,
LOVAYNE. Suspended by a strap from a rose-tree in flower
on a mount, and within a finely-carved gothic panel.
«i* norc *«>. «<« t)ourri)rrf «s«.
Bartholomew Bourchier, al. Boucher.
7654. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
[Ixxxiii. 39.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed betw. four water
bougets, Bourchier. Within a carved gothic panel.
» Stgtir • barrtjolonifi • bourijrr : *
Edward Bourchier, Lord Fitzwarrcn, son of
William Bourchier, Earl of Bath.
7655. [a.D. 1605.] Red: fragmentary. [Had. ch. 78 B. 5]
Oval : a Bourchier's knot.
Beaded border.
Lady Frances Bourchier, dau. of William Bourchier,
Earl of Bath.
7656. [A.D. 1605.] Red : fine. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 78 B. 5.;
A Bourchier's knot.
Henry Bourghchier, 2nd Earl of Eive, in Normandy.
7657. [A.D. 1430.] Red : fine fragment. About I J in.
when perfect, [iiarl. ch. 56 E. 4.]
A shield of arms, coiicht' : quarterly, I, 4, a cross engrailed
betw. four water bougets, BoURGHCHlER ; 2, 3, billcty a fess,
LovAYNE. Crest on a helmet, and ornamental mantling,
wanting.
Legend wanting.
Henry Bourschier, Earl of Essex, Earl of Ewe, etc.
[a.D. 1461-1483.]
{Same person as the preceding.)
7658. [a.D. 1476.] Red : indistinct. With marks of a
twisted rush round it. -^'j, X -!,- in. [Add. ch. 30,437.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 537
A badge, apparently a breastplate or piece of armour. In
the field some uncertain letters of a motto.
Humfrey Bourgchier, Lord Cromwell, Knt.
7659. [a.D. 1469.] Red: fine fragments. About 2^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,504.]
p. A shield of arms, coiiclu' \ quarterly, i, 4, quarterly, i. iv.,
Bourgchier, ii. iii., Lovavxe?, as in Xo. 7657, with a label
of three points : 2, 3, quarterly, i. iv., chequy a chief ermine ? ;
ii. iii., a chief, over all a bend, CROMWELL? Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling (a head in profile?) crowned.
. . . turn
R. A small round counterseal from matrix with reversible
design, | in. Uncertain design. A hand grasping a tree or
weapon 1 and other details.
John Burgcher, al. Bourgchier.
7660. [14th cent.J Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, i-g- in. [Ixxxiii. 80.]
A shield of arms, coitcli^ : a cross engrailed betw. four
water bougets, BOURGCHIER. Crest on a helmet, an old
man's head in profile, couped at the shoulders, habited,
collared, on his head a ducal coronet, out of which a long cap,
conical, topped with a knob. Betw. two trefoiled sprigs of
foliage. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil panel.
SigtUu : tofjanniB : burgrijcr *< *<
John Bourghcher, Kiit.
7661. [a.D. 1357.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 81.]
Similar to the previous seal, with a few points of detail
treated differently. The sprigs of foliage at the side are
omitted.
S' toijannts • tjourgi)cl)rr.
Beaded border.
John de Bourgchier, of Staiistcde Manor, etc., co. Essex, Knt.
7662. [a.D. 1383.] Red : originally fine, now cracked and
chipped. i}in. [Add. ch. 8052.]
A shield of arms, coiicht': a cross engrailed betw. four
water bougets, BOURGCHIER. Crest on a helmet and short
mantling, an old man's head in profile couped at the shoul-
538 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ders, habited, collared, on his head a ducal coronet, out of
which a lon^ cap tasscllcd. Supporters : two eagles rising.
SigiUtt : Uomint : ioijannis : He ; lourgrijrr : «<
The letters DO of domini, and DE of de are conjoined.
Beaded border.
7663. [a.d. 1390.] Red : fine, imperfect on the r. h. side.
[Harl. cli. 46 1.52.]
mi : ioijannis : Or : liouvgrJjrr : «
7664. Sulph. cast from No. 7663. [D.C., F. 575.]
John Bourchier, 1st Baron Berims. A.D. 145 5-1474.
7665. Red : fine fragments. About 2^ in. when perfect,
[xxxvi. 151.]
A shield of arms, couch^: quarterly, I, 4, quarterly, i. iv.,
Bourchier ; ii. iii., Lovayne, as in No. 7657, over all a label
of three .points ; 2, 3, quarterly, Berners. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, an old man's head
couped at the shoulders, habited, collared, and ducally
crowned, with a long cap hanging forward, tasselled : on the
neck a label as before.
Legend on a strap or ribbon running round the seal : —
Stgilltt X crufvs s
7666. Sulph. cast from No. 7665. [D.C., G. 200.]
A notlier seal.
IQQl. [a.d. 1459.] R<id. From a signet ring. -p^ in.
[Add. ch. 30,416.]
Three axes or mallets, one in pale, two in saltire, interlaced,
the handles ringed. Betw. the letters I • c • fl.
Perhaps a badge of BOURGCHIER.
Cabled border.
7668. [a.d. 1459.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,417.]
John Bourgchier, 2nd Baron Berners, Knt.
7669. [a.d. 1 5 13.] Red: indistinct. i in. [Add. ch.
28,628.]
Shield-shaped : on a branch an eagle rising. Perhaps for
a crest.
John Bourne, of the Holte, co. Wore, Knt.
7670. [.\.D. 1 571.] Red. ^ x ■§■in. [Harl. ch. 77 H. 10.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions
rampant, a chief ermines, BoURNE.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 539
Isabella de Bourne, undozo of Thomas de Bourne, Knt,
of Stanford Kyvcrs Manor, co. Essex, etc.
1Q1\. [a.D. 1346.] Green, mottled: faded. I in. [Add.
ch. 19,985.]
Two shields of arms : dex., a lion rampant, queue fourchec,
within a bordure engrailed ; sin., a bend lozcngy, or five
fusils in bend, betw. six billets. Suspended by straps, from a
forked tree, and within a car\"ed border.
» SIGILLVM ISABGLLe D6 BOVRNe.
Margaret Bousherste.
Sec John Pelham.
William de Bouse, (Bowes ?)
7672. [a.D. 138S.] Plaster cast from fine impression. In-
jured b)- pressure, f in. [Ixxxiii. 87.]
A shield of arms : on a bend, three uncertain charges.
Within a pointed quatrcfoil panel, ornamented with small
quatrefoils along the inner edge.
SigtUum • toiUclmt • Dc • boulc ♦• (?)
John de Bouthin.
7673. [t4th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I in. [D.C., F. 336.]
A shield of arms : a bull or bouqiietin, in allusion to the
name of the owner, statant in a ford under a tree. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree, and within a carved gothic
panel.
SigtWum *< iofjannrs *< Be >« Ijoutljtn *<
The letters DE of de are conjoined.
Beaded border.
John Bouttourt, of Halstead, co. Essex, Lord of Mcndleshani,
CO. Stiff.
7674. [a.D. 1 3 10.] Dark green : originally fine, now im-
perfect and indistinct. -;- in. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 1 1.]
A cinqucfoii, having each leaf charged with the arms : a
saltire engrailed, BUTTOURT, or BoTAToRT.
ft S' • io:han]nis • bovttovrt.
Beaded borders.
S40 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
7675. Sulph. cast from No. 7674. [D.C., F. 180.]
7676. Plaster cast, [l.x.x.xiii. â– Jâ– ]^^
John Botourte, of Mendleshain Manor, co. Suff.
7677. [a.D. 1355.] Red : originally fine, chipped, injured
by pressure, f in. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 15.]
A shield of arms, coiicht' : bendy of six a canton, BoUTE-
TOURT or BOTATORT. Crest on a helmet, mantling or
lambrequin diapered, and wreath, a bell {.') betw. two wings
erect. Within a carved gothic panel.
: 5tg' : iolj'ts : : botottrt :
7678. Sulph. cast from No. 7677. [D.C., F. 393.]
John Bottourt, al. Buttourt.
7679. [a.D. 1358.] Red: originally fine, now chipped,
injured by dust. About ia in. [Add. ch. 27,178.]
A shield of arms : a saltire lozengy or engrailed, in chief
an annulet for difference, BoTATORT, BOTETOURT, etc.
Within an elaborately carved and traced gothic triangle with
inner cusped rosace of eight points and inside edge enriched
with small ball-flowers. The points of the triangle enclose
each a countersunk quatrefoil with a quatrefoil, four-leaved
rose, or other flower within it ; and the segmental spaces
betw. the sides of the triangle and the inner circle are filled
with triangles and other details of tracery.
Legend betw. the points : —
I* SIGI HANNIS : as : : as : BUTTOURT ; » :
7680. Plaster cast of No. 7679. [xcviii. 40.]
John Buttetourt, Chevr., Lord of Welegh, or Weoleye,
CO. Wore, f
{Same as t/ie previous person ?)
7681. [a.V). 1363.] Red: originally fine, now wanting
edge. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 16.]
Same as No. 7679, but the annulet for difference in the
field of the shield above the saltire engrailed, has been
apparently removed from, or filled up in, the matrix before
impression ; and faint traces of it remain. Some of the details
in this arc more clear than in No. 7679.
i* SIGIL
7682. [a.D. 1370.] Red: originally fine, now imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 47 F. 17.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 54I
The annulet has been removed from the matrix before
impression, but faint traces of it still remain.
lOHA
7683. Sulph. ca.st from No. 7682. [D.C., F. 473.]
Cf. Had. ch. 46 B. 25/J, a.d. 1357 ; 46 F. 19, a.d. 1377.
Matilda, ivife of John Bouttourt, of Halstead, co. Essex.
7684. [a.d. 1 3 10.] Red : fine fragment. About \\ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 13.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., bendy of six, a canton,
BoTATORT or BOUTETORT, sill., a saltire engrailed, BUT-
TOURT, etc.
Legend wanting.
Beaded borders.
Matillis, widoiu ^/ John Buteturte, [of co. Siiff.f], Knt.
{Probably same fcrsou as the preceding:)
7685. [a.d. 1327.] Red: very fine and sharp. i in.
[Harl. ch. 47 F. 13.]
A shield of arms, as in No. 76S4. Suspended by a strap
from a small tree of two branches, and betw. two small falcons
by way of supporters.
In place of a legend, a cusped border of nineteen points,
ornamented with carved ball-flowers along the inner edge,
and having a roundle betw. each of the points. The roundles
appear to have very indistinct designs, either letters or
armorial details on them.
Thomas Boutetouite, sou of John Boutetourte,
of CO. Essex.
7686. [a.d. 1322.] Dark green : a fragment. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 12.]
On a branching tree, a shield of arms : a saltire engrailed,
and label of three points, BoTATORT.
Legend wanting.
William de Bovile, of Pesenhale Manor, co. Sitff., Knt.
7687. {Temp. Edw. I.] Dark green : very indistinct.
t in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 41.]
0. A shield of arms : quarterly, BOVILE. Betw. two
wyverns. Above the shield an indistinct design. Within a
quatrefoil.
«: S' WIL
542 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A smaller counterscal. ^ i"- A shield of arms as in
the obv.
tt TVT ew TOV RITO . . . (0
Cf. Had. ch. 45 C. 35, a.d. 1316; Harl. ch. 46 I. 48, a.d. 1317.
Henry Bovingdon, of Denham, co. Buck.
7688. [a.d. 1491.] Faded red : injured by pressure,
-ii. in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 2.]
A dog or other small animal courant beneath a tree. In
the field the motto : —
. mil : autrr.
Beaded border.
William Boway, of La t ton, co. Bedf.
7689. [a.d. 1452.] Red: indistinct. From a ring.
-^ X Vk i'l- [Add. ch. 26,172.]
Octagonal : a griffin segreant coutourne.
Beaded border.
John Boweles, of Coliiiorde, co. Bcdf.
7690. [a.d. 1374.] Red: imperfect on 1. h. side, injured
by pres.surc. About f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 I. 56.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a lion passant. Within a carved
border.
» itginu : ioljan
7691. [A.D. 1374.] Red: cracked, indistinct. [Harl. ch.
46 I. 57.]
. . . igtllu : ntf : boiurls :
William Le Bower.
See]ou^ DE Kevirdale.
Adam de Bowes.
7692. [a.d. 1351.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\ in. [Ixxxiii. '^l?^
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three crosses molinc, as
many trefoils slipped. Suspended by a strap from a hook.
Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
ft SIGILLVM ADe DG B0W6S.
Beaded borders.
Paul Bowes, of the Middle Temple, Esq.
7693. [a.d. i688.] Red : en placard, on a label. Imper-
fectly impressed. About -J X | in. [Add. ch. 9301.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 543
A shield of arms : three bows in fcss strung palewisc,
ItowES. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a sheaf of arrows bound in a girdle.
Robert de Bowes.
7694. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 84.]
A shield of arms : ermine, three bows bent in pale, two
and one, BoWES. Above the shield a Katharine wheel ; at
each side a wyvern addorsed reguardant. Within a carved
gothic trefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge with
small ball-flowers.
SIGLLV R0B6RTI DG BOWES.
Beaded border.
Edmund Bowyer, of Camberwell, co. Siirr., Kiit.
7695. [a.d. 1646.] Red: indistinct in places. About
I- X 4- in. [Add. ch. 1629.]
Oval : a shield of arms of nine quarterings, three, three,
and three : — i. a bend vaire cotised, Bo\\"i'ER ; 2. on a fess
three leopards' faces, Brabant ; 3. a chevron betw. three
acorns, BOYS ; 4. on a fess betw. three annulets a mullet betw.
two covered cups, DRAPER ; 5, two chevrons [on each three
martlets], betw. as many escallops, DRAPER ; 6. on a chief
three lions rampant, Ager ; 7. a fess chequy, Urswick ;
8. on a bend engrailed, three cinquefoils, FiFiELD, al. LoWE ;
9, on a chevron three crosses crosslet.
Cf. Had. MS. 1561, f. 29^.
William Bowyer, of Dcnliam, co. Buck., Esq. and Knt.
7696. [a.d. 1597.] Red: with mark of chased setting.
4- X i in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 4.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a bend vaire cotised,
Bowyer ; 2, 3, three spades, Knypersley.
Beaded border.
7697. [A.D. 1601.] Another. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 8.]
7698. [a.d. 1605.] Another. [Harl. ch. 83 H. 20.]
7699. [a.d. 1607.] Another. [Harl. ch. iii D. 48.]
On the rev. a monogram : L S., from a stamp.
Richard Boyce, of Westfurles and Ripe, co. Suss., Geiitl.
7700. [a.d. 1558.] Red. -J x -^ in. [Add. ch. ZO.777]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a stag's head couped
at the neck, in a bush or bois.
Cf. Harl. ch. 77 C. 52, Samuel Boys, .a.d. 1616.
544 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Boydele.
See John de Bodel.
I. Boyle.
Seal used by Robert Clvtterbooke, of Remneham,
CO. Berks., Gentl.
7701. [a.D. 1588.] Red: injured. -Jin. [Add. ch. 13,655.]
A shield of arms : per bend embattled, in chief a crescent
for difference, BoYLE. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a
lion's head erased per pale embattled. Betw. the letters I. B.
John Boys, of Feliningham. co. Noif.
7702. [a.D. 1396.] Red: imperfect, r. h. side wanting.
I in. [Add. ch. 14,665.]
A shield of arms : two bars, and a canton or quarter, over
all a bend, BoYS. Within a carved gothic trefoil ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
StgiUu .»:!*: ibops : »
Cabled border.
John Boys, of co. Kent.
7703. [A.D. 1 540.] Red. f x ^ in. [Had. ch. ^% G. 29.]
Lozenge-shaped : on a wreath a demi-dog holding an oak-
branch leaved and fruited. Crest of BOYS.
Beaded border.
Richard du Boys, of La Seete Manor, Ludlow, co. Salop, Knt.
IIQ^. [a.D. 1292.] Dark bronze-green: fine, well pre-
served. App. by plaited bobbins of green stuff. i in.
[L. F. C. xxiii. i.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, in chief a pale betw. two
squires, over all an escutcheon. Betw. three oak branches
each having an acorn betw. two leaves.
« SIGILLVM : RICARDI • DV BOIS »■.
Beaded borders.
Robert de Boys.
7705. [a.D. 1360.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-J in. [Ixxxiii. 86.]
A shield of arms : a tree eradicated, Bov.s, debruiscd by a
bar. Background hatched.
« S' ROB6RTI D€ BOYS.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 545
Roger de Boys, of Farttham, co. Suff., Chivaler.
7706. [a.D. 1383.] Red: fine, the sides injured. l| in.
[Harl. ch. 47 A. 28.J
A shield of arms, concha : two bars and a canton or quarter,
over all a bend, Boys. Crest on a helmet and short mantling,
an old man's head in profile to the 1. Supporters, two trees
on a mount, in allusion to the name.
D6 • B
Beaded border.
7707. Sulph. cast from No. 7706. [D.C., F. 542.]
Samuel Boys, of Goathurst, co. Kent.
7708. [a.D. 1616.] Red : very indistinct. [Harl. ch.
77 C. 52.]
An ornamental shield of arms : out of a ducal coronet a
bucks head. Crest of BOVSE (?)
Cf. Add. ch. 30,777, Richard Boyce, A.D. 1558.
Thomas Boys, of Heth, or Hythe, co. Kent.
IIQ^. [a.D. 15S3.] Dark green: imperfect at bottom.
I- X i in. [Add. ch. 19,996.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a griffin segreant, BOVS.
Beaded border.
7710. [a.D. 1583.] Dark green: a fragment of r. h. side
only. [Add. ch. 19,997.]
Walter Boys, of East A ndeham, A Idkani, or Yaldham Manor,
CO. Kent, Knt.
7711. [a.D. 1275.] Dark green: fine, well preserved.
i| in. [Add. ch. 16,183.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Suspended by a strap
from a tree, and betw. two wingless wyverns addorsed.
» S WALT6RI ■BOIS D€ MVSSeDGN..
7712. \Tcnip. Edw. I.] Dark green: fine, chipped at top
and bottom. [Add. ch. 16,505.]
ALTERI • B . . . . e MVSSeD . .
John del Boythe, of Wytwelle.
See GuiLL. de Gresyer.
John Bozoun, of Exeter, co. Dcv.
7713. [a.1>. 1366.] Red: fine; chipped a little at lop.
in. [Harl. ch. 46 V. 33.]
VOL. n. 2 N
546 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three bird-bolts, BOZUN. Within a
finely-carved and traced gothic rosette of sixteen points.
» SIGILLVM 1:1 lOHANNIS 1:1 BOZON 1:1
7714. Siilph. cast from No. 7713. [D.C., F. 452.]
Roger de Brabazone.
7715. [Late 13th or early 14th cent.] Plaster cast from
imperfect impression, i in. [Ixxxiii. 89.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three martlets, BrabazoN.
St one.
Cf. Add. ch. 6337, A.D. 1293; Add. ch. 16,175, ^.D. 1294; Add. ch.
21,584, A.D. 1297 ; Add. ch. 21,701, 21,702, A.D. 1309.
Roger, soft of William Le Brabanzon.
7716. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast, i in. [D.C.. F. 35 i.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three martlets, BR.MiAZuN.
» S' ■ROGI • FIL' ■WILLI ■LG BRABANZON.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Brace, cf co. Herts,
nil. [A.D. 16S6.] Red : en placard. About ^Xf in. when
perfect [Add. ch. 26,58 l]
Oval : a shield of arms, and crest, very indistinct.
John de Bracebrigge, of Lincoln, Knt.
11\S. [Early Edw. I.] Dark green : somewhat indistinct
i-i- in. [Add. ch. 19,990.]
A shield of arms : vair^ a. fess, BracEBRIDGE.
^ SIGILL' : lOH'lS : De : BRACGBRVG :
Beaded borders.
John de Bracebrug, Lord of Kynesbure, or Kingsbury l^Ianor,
CO. IVarzv.
7719. [a.D. 131 l] Red : chipped on r. h. side, -f in. [Cott
ch. xi. 37.]
A shield of arms : zw>/ a fess, BRACEBRIDGE. Suspended
by a strap from a tree, in the branches of which is a long-eared
squirrel or other animal. Betw. two branches of foliage.
Y : SAVN : GYL'.
Beaded borders.
William Brad.
Seal used by WiLLLVM DE Felmyngham, eo. Norf.
1110. [a.D. 1346.] Green : fine. | in. [Add. ch. 22,565.]
HERALDIC SEALS. $47
A shield of arms : on a fess betvv. six martlets three fleurs-
de-lis. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
Ss SIGILLVM WILL6LMI BRAD.
At the end of the legend a small bird.
Roger de Bradburne, of Ashbourne, co. Derb.
7721. [a. I). 1392.] Red: originally fine, injured in places
by pressure, i in. [Wol. ch. xi. 31.]
A shield of arms : on a bend cotised three mullets. (Cf on a
bend three mullets, Bradburne.) Suspended by a strap
from a tree, and within a carvcil Ljothic panel.
*tgiUa : rogrn : Dc : liiaOijiirnf :«<
Cf. Rog. de Bradburn, of Plaistow, co. Derb., a.d. 1381, in WoU. ch.
vi. 57.
7722. Plaster cast from No. 7721. [Ixxxiii. 90.]
7723. Sulph. cast, from No. 7721. [D.C., F. 584.]
Geoffrey, son of William de Braddene, of Thornborongh,
CO. Buck., aud Blakesley, co. Northt., Kiit.
1114. [7'i?;;//. Edw. II.-III.] Red : injured in places, fin.
[Add. ch. 19,923-]
A shield of arms : five fusils or lozenges in bend, Betw.
two wyvems. Cf. a bend engrailed, Br.VDDENE, or
Bradden.
sss' galfridi • dg • bradd6n6.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 21,856, Geofifrey de Braddene, of Easton-Neston,
CO. Northt., A.D. 1301 ; Add. ch. 21,857, a.d. 1308.
John de Bradefeld, son of Robert de Bradefeld,
of Stanningficld, co. Suff.
1125. [.\ d. 1329.] Green, mottled: indistinct, chipped.
i in. [Add. ch. 24,655.]
A circular shield of arms : per pale, dcx., three crescents ;
sin., crusily two bird-bolts palcwisc in fess, over all a fess.
In place of a legend, a wavy garland of flowers.
7726. [a.d. 1329.] Green, mottled : indistinct. [Add.
ch. 24,656.]
Thomas de Bradeford.
7727. [a.d. 1366.] riastcr cast from fine but chipped
impression. 4| in. [Ixxxiii. 91.]
A shield of arms, concJii: a cross engrailed, Bradford.
2 N 2
548 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Crest on a helmet and short mantling diapered, a wolf's
head (?) Bctw. two wavy sprigs of foliage and small cinquefoil
flowers.
$ bvatiffovtJ.
Beaded borders.
Roger, fil. D. Henr. de Bradeleghe, Lord of La Bache
and of Thoiiglaiide, \co. Salop\ Kiit.
7728. [Late 13th cent.] Dark green : somewhat indistinct.
i in. [Add. ch. 8330.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three round buckles. Above
the shield a crescent, at each side a small fleur-de-lis.
i& S' ROG6RI D' BRADCLGYe.
Beaded borders.
7729. [Late 13th cent.] Another: indistinct. [Add.
ch. 8332.]
Robert de Bradenham, of Nottingliam, co. Noit.
7730. [a.d. 1364.] Red: chipped, imperfectly impressed
in places. | in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 35.]
A shield of arms : a chief barry nebuly of four. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree, and within a carved gothic
panel.
■SIGILL' ■ROSeRTI • BRADGNHAM.
7731. Sulph. cast from No. 7730. [D.C., F. 436.]
Mabilia de Bradesshawe.
7732. [a.d. 1376.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
-Li in. [Ixxxiii. 92.]
^V shield of arms : per pale : dcx. two bends, Bradshaw,
sin. three bars. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two sprigs of foliage.
S' MABILie * De * BRAD6SSHAW6.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Bradewelle, of London, Che',\
7733. [a.U. 1374.] Red: originally fine, chipped at the
edge. I in. [Add. ch. 7909.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemels in chief a canton
(powdered). Betw. two leaves, slipped. Within a carved
gothic panel of five cusps and three points, ornamented with
ball-flmvers along tlie inner edge.
W SIGILLVM : THOMg : D6 : BRAD6VEL.
HERALDIC SEALS. 549.
Thomas Bradshaghe, of Wtndley, etc., co. Derb.
7734. [a.D. 143 1.] Red : imperfect, Injured by pressure.
-I in. [Woll. ch. i. 85]
A shield of arms : defaced. Suspended by a strap from a
forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
: S
Beaded border.
William de Brakenbery, of Thirsk, co. York.
llZb. [.\.D. 1310.] Light brown. -U^ in. [Harl. ch. 112
G. 31.] _
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed. Suspended by a
strap from a hook, betw. a crescent and an estoile of six
points.
In place of the legend, a wavy scroll of flowers and foliage.
William Brakenbury, or Brakenbery, (/ Tottenltam Court,
CO. Midd., Gent/., Equerry of the King's Stable.
7736. [a.D. 1552.] Red: Imperfect, indistinct. About
I X^r in. [Harl. ch. ^6 D. 22.]
Ornamental shape : a lion couchant beneath a tree. Crest
of Brackenbury.
Cabled border.
Geoflfrey Brampton, of co. Norf, Gentl.
1131. [a.D. 1569.] Red: good. fx| in. [Stowe ch.
178.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire betw. four cros.ses
crosslet fitchees, BRAMPTON.
Beaded border.
Robert Brampton, Lord of Brampton Manor,
CO. Norf.
7738. [.v.D. 1479.] Red: a fragment. [Stowe ch. 180.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a saltire, etc., for
Bra.mpton.
Thomas, son and heir of Robert Brampton,
Lord of Brampton Manor, co. Xorf.
7739. [a.D. 1479.] Red : from a ring. ,; in. [Stowe
ch. 180.]
A shield of arms, couclii : a saltire betw. four crosses
cros.slcts fitchees, BramI'TON. Crest not given, the shield
surmounted with a helmet and mantling.
Cabled border.
550 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Jone, daughter of John Bramschote, of cos. Cantb. and Leic.
7740. [a.D. 1391.] Red: fine, chii^pcd. Orit^inally en-
circled with a twisted rush. -Jin. [Add. ch. 29,511.]
A shield of arms : a fess, in dexter chief a crescent, in
sinister chief a canton. For Bramshott, and BkEMSllETT :
usually blazoned, a fess on a canton or crescent. Betw.
the letters : —
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrcfoil panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers
or quatrefoils.
Legend wanting.
John Bramston, or Brampstone,
Knt., Lord Chiif Justice of the King's Bench.
7741. [a.D. 1634.] Red : injured by pressure. About
fXf in. [Egert. ch. 305.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess three plates, BramSTON.
William Bramstoon, or Bramston, of Boreham,
CO. Esse.v, Gentl.
7742. [a.D. 1614.] Red. -Jt-xiin. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 33.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three plates, within a bordure
engrailed, Bramston.
Beaded border.
Peter Branch, of Oxford, Knt.
ll^Z. [a.D. 1258.] Dark green: a fragment. About i^in.
when perfect. [.Harl. ch. 47 A. 43.]
A shield of arms of early shape : ermine, fretty, BRANCH.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Add. ch. 14,676, A.D. 1244-S.
Robert Brand.
7744. [a.D. 1370.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
.fl in. [Ixxxiii. 92.]
A shield of arms : crusily a lion rampant. Betw. a slipped
flower above the shield and two pairs of slipped flowers
at the sides. Within a carved panel of eight cusped points
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
Ss SIGILLVM • ROBeRTl •
A doubtful seal.
Charles Brandon, \st Duke of Suffolk, etc., K.G.
A.D. 1514-1545.
7745. [A.D. 15 14.] Plaster cast from fine but very im-
perfect impression. 2v in. [l.x.x.xiii. 94.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 55 I
On a mount, a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, barry of
ten, over all a lion rampant queue fourchee, crowned,
Brandon ; 2, 3, quarterly, i. iv., a cross moline, Bruvn ;
ii. iii., indistinct, for lozengy, ROKELEY. Encircled with
a garter inscribed with the motto of the Order of the Garter,
crest and helmet broken away. Supporters, dexter, wanting ;
sinister, an eagle or falcon rising, wings open depressed, in
the right claw a small bird.
BRANDON • DVX • &VFFOLCHIE.
INCLIT
7746. [a.d. 1514.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
wanting at the low^er part. [Ixxxvii. 30.]
This shows the dexter supporter, similar to the sinister
supporter described above, and the crest : on a helmet
mantling, and wreath, a lion's head erased gouttee, crowned.
KAROLVS ■BRANDON • DVX ERY ■MILES • RC.
7747. [a.d. 1527.] Red: fragments. About il to 2 in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 43 F. 23.]
This fragmentary impression shows only the crest, viz. : on
a wreath a lion's head erased.
Another seal.
7748. [a.d. 1538.] Faded red: very indistinct, -p^ '",
[Harl. ch. 55 H. 43-]
A shield of arms : defaced.
Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk.
Exchequer seal.
11^^. [a.d. 1 545-1 55 l] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. 2-i- in. [Ixxxiii. 95.]
On a mount, a lion passant. Ensigned with an open
coronet of five fleurs-de-lis and four crosses alternately dis-
posed. Within an engrailed bordure.
s: Stg' scrtt • Jjcrirt . . p . . . Dc . . . .
Z 5 .... (^r;
\'cry doubtful.
John, son of John de Brangwen,
" liber homo de curia de Grosmund" co. Monin.
llbQ. [a.d. 1249-1250.] Green: fine, chipped. i in.
[Add. ch. 20,414.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant contourne, within a
bordure charged with six escallop.s. In the field on the r. a
crescent, on the 1. an estoile.
S> S' lOHANNIS : FILIl : lOHANNIS.
Beaded borders.
55^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Lawrence de Brastrete,
('/ Oteleye, and of Hehniugham, co. Stiff.
7751. [a.D. 1347.] Red : imperfect. About ^ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 9.992.]
A sliield of arms : a chevron betw. two estoiles in chief
and a crescent in base. Above the shield a crook or other
indistinct device. Within a pointed quatrefoil.
1 • De • GVR' (?)
Philip Braunche.
7752. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast, i in. [D.C., F. 352.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, oppressed with a bend,
Branch. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree, and
within an engrailed border.
*tgtUum : • lilultppt : • 13iauuri)r :
Cabled borders.
Gilbert de Braye, Citizen of Loudon.
llhZ. [a.D. 1324.] Red. if in. [Harl. ch. 47 A. 56.]
An ass passant. Perhaps in allusion to the name of
the owner.
» S' GILBGRTI • D' • BRAY.
Henry Bray, of Laughton, co. Suss.
7754. [a.D. 1396.] Red : very imperfect, i^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,357.]
A shield of arms, coucJic: a chevron betw. three roundles,
within a bordure engrailed, Bray. Crest, on a helmet, an
old man's head in profile, bearded, filleted, and with a head-
dress ornamented with roundles. On the 1. in the field five
cinquefoil roses. Within a carved gothic panel.
rnrtri : bra . . .
John Le Bray.
Used by Peter Bray, of co. Stiff.
115b. [a.D. 1368.] Light brown, discoloured : indistinct.
i in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 2.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three chess-rooks (.') Within
a carved gothic trefoil.
SIGILLV • lOHANIS ■LGBRAY.
Beaded borders.
Johanna, filia Walteri Le Bray.
Sec Nicholas de Leciieford.
HERALDIC SEALS. 553
Reginald Bray, Justice in Eyre.
See Giles Dawisnev, Justice in Eyre.
William de Bray.
7756. [a.D. 1285.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
li- X i- in. [Ixxxiii. 97.]
Lozenge-shaped : a shield of arms : three bends vair, Bray.
The shield on the breast of a demi-angcl, with wing open
and depressed.
» S' • WILLGLMl : DG : BRAY.
Beaded borders.
Gerard de Braybrok, of Icklcford, co. Herts.
llbl. [.\.D. 1334.] Creamy-white, discoloured. 4 in.
[Harl. ch. 47 B. 9.]
A shield of arms : seven mascles, three, three, and one,
Braybroke. Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil.
Ks S' ■GGRARDI + D€ + BRAYBROK ac
7758. Sulph. cast from No. 7757. [D.C., F. 250.]
Cf. .Add. ch. 15,434, A.D. 1341 ; 15,473- a.d. 1342.
Gerard Braybroke, of Castle Ashby Manor, co. Noriht.
llb^. [a.D. 1392.] Red: fine, imperfect. i in. [Harl.
ch. 47 B. 1 1.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex., seven mascles, three,
three, and one, Br.\YBROKE, as in No. 7757, with a label of
three points in chief over all ; sin., a fess indented bctw. six
crosses crosslet, Ledet. Within an elegantl)--designed cur-
vilinear hexagon with tracery at the points.
Legend betw. the points : — •
• s ■C?crarDi) bratbroU.
Cabled border.
Cf. Bridtjes, Hist, of Nortliamptonsh., vol. ii., p. 10.
7760. Sulph. cast, from No. 7759. [D.C., F. 582.]
776L [A.D. 1396.] Red: injured, imperfect. [Add. ch.
30,357-]
â– 1 s I- ^rrar . . trai ....
Gerard Braybroke, of cos. Oxon. and Bucks.
7762. [a.D. 1421.] Red : fine. i|- in. [Add. ch. 20,288.]
A shield of arms : seven mascles, three, three, and one,
Braybroke. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree
SS4 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
standing on a mount, within a carved gothic panel. In the
field above the shield two cinquefoil roses.
Sigtllii : grrarOi s^-:*' braijliroft *<* *«*.
Beaded border.
7763. Plaster cast from fine but imperfect impression.
[Ixxxiii. 98.]
Legend broken away.
Johanna, wife of Reginald Braybroke.
See Johanna Hemenhale.
John de Braybroke, of Colniorde, or Colmworth Manor,
CO. Bedf.
7764. [a.d. 1289.] Dark green, mottled : fine, edge
chipped. I in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 6.]
A .shield of arms : si.x lozenges .(for mascles), three, two,
and one, for Braybroke. Suspended by a strap from the
top of the background.
Ss S'. lOH'lS D6 BRAIBROK'.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Harl. ch. 55 D. 30c, a.d. 1272; 55 D. 29, a.d. 1273 ; 47 B. 4,
A.D. 1276; 47 B. 6, A.D. 12S9; 47 B. I, temp. Edw. I.; and Add. ch.
15,431, A.D. 1293.
7765. Sulph. cast from No. 7764. [D.C., E. 419.]
Reginald Braybrook, of co. Stiff., Chev.
7766. [a.d. 1403.] Red : originally fine, now very im-
perfect. About ^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 15.]
A shield of arms : seven mascles, three, three, and one,
Braybroke. On the r. side the branches of a tree [on
which the shield appears to be placed.]
rginalDi
Cf. Harl. ch. 47 B. 11, a.d. 1392; 47 B. 12, 13, a.d. 1398; Add. ch.
15,501, a.d. 1403 ; and Harl. ch. 46 E. 42, 43, A.D. 1409.
7767. Sulph. cast from No. 7766. [D.C., G. 96.]
Henry Brayne, of London, Esq.
IIGQ. [a.d. 1 547.] Red. ^ in. [Add. ch. 26,495.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : on a chevron bctw. two
stags' heads erased in chief, and a hunting dog in base, three
pierced mullets. Cf arms of Letford, co. Giouc, on a
chevron betw. in chief two bucks' heads erased and in base a
talbot passant, three mullets. Cf also arms of Kelford
and Ketford, which are very much the same.
Cf. .Add. ch. 7710, 7711, 7712, a.p. 1542, 1545.
HERALDIC SEALS. 555
Hugh de Braytofte, of Westirkel, \co. Line.']
TJQQ. [a.D. 1377.] Red: chipped at the bottom. -; in.
[Eyert. ch. 464.]
A shield of arms, concha : an estoile of six points wavy,
M'ithin an orle of six crosses pattees. Crest on a helmet and
lambrequin or short mantling, a lion's head erased. Within
a carved gothic panel, ornamented with quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
S' HVGONI : De : BRAITOFT.
John Braz, of Wyke, co. Dors.
7770. [a.D. 1417.] Plaster cast from good impression.
i in. [Ixxxiii. 99.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two dexter hand and arms
couped {bras). Within a pointed gothic trefoil panel.
Sigtir iofjanis * hra> ®
Ralph Bre ....
7771. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from an indistinct mould derived from an original impression.
li- in. [xli.x. 85.]
A shield of arms : ermine three bugle-horns stringed, two
and one. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on a
mount. Within a carved gothic panel. Cf. arms of H.\M.MON
and JEPHSON.
Sigfllum • raUuljjfjt • iirr . . . .
Carved border.
William Bregge, or Brugge, Rector of Syresham, co. Nortlit.
1111. [.\.D. 1389.] Dark green: cracked, f in. [Add.
ch. 84 F. 8.]
A shield of arms : a cross, BrugGES. Legend in mixed
Roman and Gothic letters : — w %> brVGGe.
Adam Brekespere, of London, Chaplain.
1173. [a.D. 1408.] Red : fragmentary. -} in. [Harl.
ch. 47 13. 29.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a bend cotised ; sin.,
barry of six, over all a chevron. Cf. the arms of EsTOUTE-
VILLE, barry of eight, ten, or twelve, over all a lion rampant.
S' H esTovTev . .
5S6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Felice de Brekyndone.
Seal used by Thomas Warde, Rector of Catworth, co. Hunt.
niA. [a.d. 1399.] Red: indistinct, chipped. -fl in.
[Add. ch. 34,071-]
A shield of arms : uncertain.
Suspended by a strap from a hook. Betw. two sprigs of
foliage.
« S' PGLICe D6 BR6KYNDON6.
Beaded border.
Laurence de Brenlee, of co. Kent, Kiit.
7775. [a.d. 1365.] Dark green: originally fine, now very
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 32.]
A shield of arms, couche: a griffin segreant, Brenly.
Crest on a helmet, out of a ducal coronet a griffin's head and
wings. Within a carved gothic panel.
S' LAVRSNCI CNLee.
7776. Sulph. cast from No. 7775. [D.C., F. 441.]
Anne [Brente], Lady Pozvlette, zuife of Thomas, Lord Poulet.
nil. [a.d. 1576.] Red: from a ring. i '"• [Add.
ch. 15,107.]
A wyvern : from the arms of BRENT. Betw. the initial
letters A. P.
Cabled border.
Sir William Brereton, of co. Ches., Knt.
1118. [a.d. 1589.] Light brown, or uncoloured : much
injured by pressure. About 4 in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 8489.]
Oval : a shield of arms of seven quarterings, four in chief
and three in base : I, two bars, Brereton ; 2, three pheons,
Malpas of Cheshire ; 3, a cross flory ; 4, erm. a lion
rampant ; 5, two birds (Cornish choughs >) in pale ; 6, six
chevronels and a canton, thereon a lion passant ; 7, two lions
passant in pale, in chief a label of three points. Crest, etc.,
defaced.
Cf. Harl. MS. i535> f 69-
John Le Bret, Rector of Adder ley, co. Salop ; or
Richard de Adekins, Chaplain, of co. Ches.
1119. [a.d. 1400.] Red : originally encircled by a twisted
rush (now wanting), which has injured the legend. <- in.
[L. F., C. Nxviii. 10.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 557
A shield of arms : ermine, on a canton a pike-hen.d or
bird-bolt. Betw. two pairs of roses slipped, and within a
carved gothic rosette of eight points.
ft PRIVe • SVY € PVR L€L CONV.
John de Bretagne, Zth Earl of Richmond, Duke of Bretagne.
11^0. [A.D. 1325.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [l.xxxv. 54.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a bordure of lions passant, and
a canton ermine. Within a pointed gothic trefoil.
S' lOH'l RITANI6 COMlf IS RICH DI6.
Adam Br(e)tel ?
7781. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2| in. [Ixxxiii. },6?^
A shield of arms of early shape : lozengy, a barrulet.
g: SIGILLVM • DOMINI • ADAM ■BRT6L.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
James Brethenham, of Gorlestoji, co. Suff.
7782. [a.d. 1429.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. ^ in.
[Stowe ch. 211.]
A shield of arms : three escallops, two and one, within a
bordure. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
Elizabeth, dan. and heir of Thomas Le Breton.
See John de Pierre . . . nt.
I
John Le Breton, Lord of Sporle, co. Norf.
niS3. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
-fi in. [Ixxxiii. lOc]
A shield of arms : quarterly, a bordure, Le BrETON.
Suspended by a strap from a hook.
A« * * A « TVZ «i i* SALVZ *<
Beaded borders.
Cf. Nicholas, Synopsis of the Peerage, p. 771.
Robert Le Breton, Lord of Walton, co. Deri?.
IIQA. [a.d. 1347.] Red: injured by pressure. i in.
[fiarl. ch. 112 G. 37.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three escallops, Breton.
Betw. three pairs of oak leaves slipped together. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
ft SIGILLVM : ROB6RTI : BR6T0VN.
7785. Sulph. cast from No. 7784. [D.C., F. 297.]
5S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Robert Brett, of St. Mardn-in-ihe Fields, co. Midd., Knt.
7786. [A.D. 1608.] Red: fine. |Xf in. [Harl. ch.
77 C. 46-]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant betw. nine crosses
crosslet fitchees, Brett.
Beaded border.
7787. Sulph. cast from No. 7786. [D.C., H. 135.]
Johanna Le Breeus.
Seal used by John, scm and heir of M. John de Breouse,
of Boy ton Manor, co. Wilts.
7788. [A.D. 1348.] Red: fine. I in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 44.]
A shield of arms : crusily a lion rampant crowned,
Breouse or Braose. Within a carved gothic ro.sette of
six cusps, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
The rosette is inscribed in a triangle with three small circular
panels, filled with tracery, in the angles. Outside the
triangle, on each side, a circular panel charged with a
roundle, bearing the following arms : barry nebuly of six.
Each of the circular panels has a smaller one on each
side of it.
a SIGILL' lOHANNe LG BRGeVS.
7789. Sulph. cast from No. 7788. [D.C., F. 301.]
7790. Plaster cast. [Ixxxiv. 16.]
Johanna Le Brewse.
Used by Richard Le Brewese, of co. Suff., Chev.
11^\. [A.D. 1356.] Red: injured, indistinct. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 10,009.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : a lion rampant queue
fourchee, BrewSE (?) Within a gothic quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
S' IOH'6 L' BR6WS6.
John de Brewose, of Hasketon Manor, \co. Siiff.] Knt.
7792. [A.D. 1335.] Red: fine. ^ in. [Add. ch. 22,578.]
A shield of arms : sem^ of quatrefoils a lion rampant
queue fourchee. Betw. three cinquefoil roses, slipped. Within
a pointed gothic quatrefoil ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
» : S' • lOHANNlS : D6 : BRCVSG :
Beaded border.
John de Brewouse, Lord of Bnckinghani, Knt.
ll^Z. (a.i>. 1335.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct.
I in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 50.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 559
A shield of arms, very indistinct : a lion rampant,
Brewose. Within a carved gothic panel.
SIG. RO V . . . .
Cf. Harl. ch. 57 E. 35, a d. 1338.
William de Breouse, Lord of the Honours of Brcmber,
CO. Suss., and Gower, co. Glaiiiorg.
7794. [a.D. 1301.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
â– z\ in. [Ixxxiv. 13, 14.]
p. A shield of arms : crusily, a lion rampant, for BraosE
or Breowse. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wavy trees.
+ S. WILL'I • D6 â– BReOVSe • DN'I â– HONOR' • D6 â–
BR6MBR' 7 De • GOeR'.
Beaded borders.
B. A small oval counterseal. i X ^ i"- A lion passant,
to the r. h., in combat with a wyvern. Overhead a flying
eagle, in base a cross moline.
Another seal.
llQf>. [a.D. 1 322-1 326.] Green, mottled : fine. i^V '"•
[Harl. ch. 56 D. 28.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : seme of crosslets, a lion
rampant, Braose. Field or background diapered with
hatched lines, on which are four small estoiles.
» S' WILLGLMI • DG • BReAVSSG.
7796. [a.D. 1319.] Red: originally fine, edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 47 B. 49.]
JtJ S' . . . . eLMI â– DG â– BR6AVSSG.
7797. [a.D. 1324.] Green, mottled : originally very fine,
edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 30.]
» S' WILLGLMI • DG • BRGAVSSG.
7798. Sulph. cast from No. 7795. [D.C., F. 215.]
7799. Plaster cast. [Ixxxiv. 15.]
William Brian, of co. Norf.
7800. [a.D. 1350.] Pale green : indistinct, chipped. |- in.
[Add. ch. 14,862.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three boars' heads coupcd.
S' WILL'I . . . RYAN.
Cf. Blomefield, Hist. Nor/., vol. vi., p. 359.
John Briggs.
5^^GEOR(.r. Wkstlev.
S6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Brightwell, of co. Oxou., Clerk.
7801. [a.D. 1409.] Red. i- in. [Hail. ch. 47 C. 4.]
A .';hicld of arms : a chevron betw. three slipped quatrefoils.
Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil.
In place of the legend, a wavy scroll of flowers and foliage.
John Briseworth, son <^/ James Brlseworth,
of Tlwrnhmn Magna, co. Stiff.
7802. [a.D. 1386.] Red: imperfect on r. h. side. ;- in.
[Harl. ch. 47 B. 22.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant contourne, oppressed
by a bend.
* St annus
John Brisko.
Seal used by Dame Mawdlen, icife of 5/r ANTHONY Brown,
ViscoiDit Moinitagiie, K.G., and dan. (?/" William,
Lord D acres of Gillesland.
7803. [A.D. 1572.] Red: cracked. -J X tV '"• [Harl.
ch. -jj H. n?^
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three greyhounds
courant in pale, BrisKO ; 2, 3, on a fess betw. three fleurs-de-
lis, a rose or cinquefoil. In the field over the shield the
initial letters I. B.
Cf. MS. Harl. 1536, f. 9^.
Edward Britton.
See]. Austen.
William de Briv ...
See Johanna Le Gent.
Hugh de Broc, of Berkhampstead. co. Hertf.
7804. ['Jem/'. Edw. I.] Dark green : a fragment. [Harl.
ch. 46 F. 48.]
A shield of arms : charges broken off.
» S' H ROK.
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 50 G. 37, .v.P. 1277.
7805. [a.D. 1387.] Red : fragments only, of the crest and
gothic tracery. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 15.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 561
Bernard Brocas, of Little Weldon, co. Northt., etc., Kut.
7806. [a.D. 1390.] Red: originally fine, now imperfect
edge and wanting on r. h. side. About iJ- in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 47 C. 16.]
A shield of arms, couc/u': a lion rampant guardant, Brocas.
Crest on a helmet, and short mantling, a Moor's head couped
at the shoulders, radiated as the sun. In the field on either
side a flowering branch. Within a gothic panel, ornamented
with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
brocas : imltt'.
Cabled border.
Cf. Add. ch. 26,559, A.D. 135S; 24,698, 24,700, 24,701, ..\.D. 13S5,
1394, etc.
7807. Sulph. cast from No. 7S06. [D.C., F. 574.]
Bernard Brokeys, of Little Weldon, co. Northt., Kut.
7808. [.A.D. 1397.] Red: fine, perhaps from a ring. | in.
[Add. ch. 856.]
On a helmet and short mantling a head, or other crest,
somewhat obscure. Betw. the initial letters h. \i.
Cabled border.
Cf. Bernard, son of Bernard Brocas, ad. 1390, Harl. ch. 47 C. 16.
William Brocas, of Froyle, co. Soiitht., etc., Esq.
7809. [A.D. 1430.] Red. About 4 X f in. [Add. ch.
17.599-]
Octagonal : on a helmet, short mantling and wreath, a
Moor's head couped at the shoulders, radiated as the sun,
crest of Brocas. Betw. the initial letters 'Oi, h.
Cabled border.
7810. [a.D. 1432.] Red : cracked and indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 52. G. 9.]
See also Add. ch. 1534, A.D. 1430.
Will. Atte Brooke.
See Roger Darck.
Elizabeth Broket, Widoiu, of Merston Manor, co. Kent.
7811. [a.D. 1478.] Red: originally encircled with a
twisted rush. \ in. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 39.]
On a helmet and mantling a brocket or young deer,
lodged, perhaps a badger. Crest of Brocket.
Isabella Brokett, dan. of Edward Brokett,
late of Whcthampstead, co. Hcrtf.
7812. [a.D. 1609.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
About ^: X -J in. [Harl. ch. 1 12 A. 21.]
VOL. H. 2 O
562 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval: a shield of arms of nine quarterings : I, a cross
patonce, BROCKET, or Broket ; 2, a saltire, NEVILLE ;
3, Fauconbridge ; 4, Harewood ; 5, Thorpe ; 6, Ashe ;
7, Fitz-Symons ; 8, Bensteu ; 9, Cromwell.
Cf. Harl. MSS. 1504, f. n ; 1 546, f. 63.
John Brokett.
Seal used by Robert and Nicholas Smitiie, of Tltumiuge,
CO. Nor tilt.
7813. [a.D. 1577.] Brown: imperfectly impressed. About
i X I in. [Add. ch. 705.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, a cross patonce,
Brocket ; 2, a saltire, Nevill, or Nevell ; 3, a fess
humettee betw. two lions passant guardant, Harwood ; 4, a
lion rampant, CabigNER ; over all a crescent for difiference.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a stag
lodged, ducally gorged, BROCKET.
Carved border.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1546, f. 63.
Seal used by Robert Byworth, of TJmrjiinge, cos. Northt.
and Hunt., Husbandman.
7814. [a.D. 1577.] Red: imperfectly impressed. [Add.
ch. 705.]
A shield of arms: quarterly: the 2nd quarter only remains.
Mantling, etc. as above.
John Brockett, of Hatfield, co. Hcrlf.
7815. [a.D. 1578.] Red: indistinct. I X f in. [Add.
ch. 35-512.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly: i, a cross patonce,
Brockett ; 2, a saltire, Nevill ; 3, 4, indistinct. Crest on a
helmet and mantling uncertain.
7816. [.A.D. 1578.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,513.]
Thomas Brokhull.
7817. [A.D. 1380.] Red: fine, from a ring. -Lin. [Harl.
ch. 48 E. 35.]
A brock or badger, on a mount or Jiull, in allusion to the
name of the above. In the field the letters: g'. t. t).
Edward Brooke, 4/// Baron Cobliavi. A.D. 1445-1464.
7818. [a.D. 1449.] Red : fragmentary, originally fine.
About \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 H. 25.]
[A shield of arms : wanting.] Crest on a helmet and
HERALDIC SEALS. 563
ornamental mantling, a Saracen's head in profile to the r.
wearing a turban. Supporters, two lions rampant.
Legend on a listen or scroll running round the seal : —
StgtUu ijam.
John Broke, of Stisted, co. Essex.
7819. [a.d. 1389.] Brownish-green. ^ in. [Had. ch.
46 G. 19.]
A shield of arms : an eagle rising. Betw. three wavy sprigs
of foliage and flowers.
» ^igillum s* : «< ioljaunis ■». : *< broHr. «<
Nicholas Brooke, of co, Wilis, Genii.
7820. [a.d. 1568.] Red. i x f in. [Add. ch. 5710.]
On a wreath, a brock or badger passant, crest of BROKE.
« NVLLA MOTVS FORTVNA.
With two escallops for stops.
Thomas Broke, of Holditch, co. Devon, etc.
7821. [a.d. 1356.] Red : a fragment. About t in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 G. 12.]
A shield of arms : a chevron, etc. Within a carved gothic
panel.
Legend wanting.
Thomas de Brook, Lord of Holditch, co. Devon.
7822. [a.d. 1362.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 G. 14.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant and in chief a label of
three points. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw.
two wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
© S' WTHOM6 «». D6
Thomas Brook, of co. Somers., Knt.
7823. [.\.D. 1415.] Red: fine. From a ring. i in.
[Harl. ch. 46 H. i.]
A greyhound (or perhaps a brock ?) standing on a mount,
beneath a tree.
Motto on a listen or scroll running round the seal : —
( atftts : imortalitr.
Cabled border.
Johanna, wife of Twoyw^ Brook, K7it.
of CO. Somers.
7824. [a.d. 141 5.] Red: originally fine, now chipped at
1. h. lower corner. i\ in. [Harl. ch. 46 H. i.]
2 2
564 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : per pale, dix., on a chevron a lion
rampant crowned, BROOKE ; sin., erm. on a chief three
bucks' heads cabosscd. Suspended by an embroidered
strap from a forked tree ; within a carved gothic panel.
S : ioljaimc fee : »<
7825. Sulph. cast from an imperfect impression, or from
No. 7824, before the bottom was so much broken : showing
the mount on which the tree stands, and two ermine spots or
slipped trefoils below the shield. [D.C., G. 148.]
Thomas Brooke, 6th Baron Cobhavi. A.D. 1 509-1 529.
7826. [A.D. I 5 12.] Red. -| x ^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 H. 42.]
On a helmet and mantling a Saracen's head wearing a cap.
In the field on r. h. side the initial letter I, on 1. h. side a tree.
Inner border partly engrailed at the base.
A nother seal.
7827. [A.D. 1528.] Red: originally fine, now very frag-
mentary. About i-i- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 H. 50.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron a lion rampant [crowned],
Brooke. Crest on a helmet and mantling, on a wreath
a Saracen's head. Supporters, two lions rampant.
Legend on a scroll running round the seal, wanting.
Cf. Harl. ch. 46 H. 25.
William de Brok, of Haldenby, co. Northt.
7828. [.\.D. 1296.] Dark green: originally sharp, now
chipped. \ in. [Add. ch. 21,905.]
A shield of arms : on a chief a lion passant. Bctw. two
sprigs of foliage.
© . . WILLeLMI . . . ROK' .
Beaded borders.
William de Brok.
Seal used by Hugh, son and heir 0/ JOHN NOTE,
0/ Warwick, co. JVaru.'.
7829. [A.D. 1335.] Light brown: fine. ^ in. [Cott. ch.
xxviii. 21.]
A shield of arms : three mortars and pestles, two and one,
Broke. Within a carved and traced gothic trefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
• S' • Wl • _ LL'I : D _ e BROK.
7830. Sulph. cast from No. 7829. [D.C., F. 252.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 565
William, //. Will. Broke, of Tkourstone, [co. Siiff.]
7831. [a.D. 1335.] Dark greea : slipped in making the
impression. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 54.]
A shield of arms : three castles, triple-towered, two and
one. Suspended by a strap, and betw. two sprigs of foliage.
^ 16 SV SeeL D6 AMVR LGAL.
William de Broke; Matildls, his sister; Richard dk
VValdeN ; Alice, his wife ; of Haldenby, co. Northt.
[a,D. 1339.] Red : only fragments of the central part.
About A in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,917.]
7832. (i.) A shield of arms: a cross lozengy. Cf. arms
of Brooke.
Ml ♦ s
7833. (2.) Red : fragmentary. An acorn, slipped and
leaved.
Legend wanting.
Robert de Brokesbome, son ofT>. John de Brokesborne,
Kilt., of Misteleghe, etc., co. Essex.
7834. [a.D. 1349.] Light brown: a fragment. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 40.]
A shield of arms : [six] eagles displayed, three, two, and
one. Broxborne and Brokesborne.
Legend wanting.
Henry de Brom, of Ditchingham, co. Norf., and
Irraclea, his zvife.
7835. [.\.D. 1400.] Red. -^ in. [Add. ch. 14,641.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chief indented, Bro.ME.
^ B + Ijcnncuf + brom *<
7836. [a.D. 1400.] Another: injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 14,641.]
7837. [a.D. 1401.] Another. [Add. ch. 14,642.]
7838. [a.D. 1401.] Another: injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 14,642.]
William Brome, Vicar of Pakewell, co. Derb.,
Receiver there for the Dean and Chapter of Lichfield.
7839. [a.D. 1428.] Dark green : indistinct, imperfectly
impressed. ^ x ^ in. [VVoU. ch. iii. 24.]
Oblong octagonal signet : a shield of arms : ermine, two
barrulets, or a bar gemel. 0\er the shield the initials b). b.
566 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry Bromflet, Cheer. \? afterwards Baron Bronijlete
of Vescy. A.D. 1449-1468.]
7840. [A.D. 1434.] Red : originally fine, now very imperfect.
About li in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 44.]
A shield of arms, concha : quarterly, i, a bend flory
counterflory, Bromflet ; 2, a cross, Vescy ; 3, three bars
on a canton a cross patonce, Aton ; 4, per fess dancctty,
? St. John. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal
coronet [a wolf's head]. Supporters, dex., a wolf, collared ;
si7i., wanting.
/« bromflet «<
7841. Sulph. cast from No. 7840. [D.C., G. 196.]
Johanna, {ivife of Henry Bromflet, Clicvr., dan. of
Thomas Holand, Earl of Kent,
and widow of EDMUND Plantagenet, Duke of York),
Duchess of York, Countess of Cambridge.
7842. [a.D. 1434.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
About i^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 44.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE,
(Ancient) 2, 3, England ; with a label of three points
charged with illegible bearings for PLANTAGENET ; sin.,
Holand. Suspended by a strap from a tree on a mount.
Supporters, dex., an eagle, sin., a bear. Within a carved
border ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-
flowers.
S : tolj'c : Oufiffc : rOom . . : ft : comittTrf : rantcbv . .
7843. Sulph. cast from No. 7842. [D.C., G. 197.]
Henry Bromley, son and heir apparent of
Thomas Bromley, Knt., Lord Chancellor of England.
7844. [A.D. 1584.] Red. i-tV X T in- [Add. ch. 33,695.]
Oval: a shield of arms, conchd: quarterly per fess indented,
in the first quarter a crescent for difference, over all a label of
three points, BROMLEY. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a pheasant cock.
Cabled border.
Thomas Bromley, Esq., Solicitor General, after'M.
Sir Thonlvs Bromley, Knt., Lord Chancellor of England.
7845. [a.D. 1570.] Red: injured by pressure, i,' x J '"•
[Add. ch. 30,786.]
An ornamental shield of arms : quarterly per fess dan-
cettec, in the dexter chief a crescent, BROMLEY.
HERALDIC SEALS. 567
Later seal of tlie above as Sir THOMAS BROMLEY.
7846. [a.d. 1584.] Red. i-jV >1 ^ in. [Add. cli. 33,695.]
Oval: a shield of arms: as above. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a pheasant cock.
Cabled border.
Cecilia de Bromtone.
7847. [14th cent] Red : injured by pressure, f X | in.
[xxxvi. 83.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale. Suspended
by a strap.
tf S' C6CILI6 [DE] BROMTONe.
Beaded border.
John Broughton, 0/ co. Bedf.
7848. [a.d. 1443.] Red : from a signet ring with mark of
the setting. -^ in. [Add. ch. 35,243.]
A talbot sejant, in reference to a crest of Broughtox, on
a tun, which with the letters bt'OUgi) in the field make up a
rebus on the name of the owner.
Cabled border.
Thomas de Broughton, Lord of Broughton, co. Staff.
7849. [a.d. 1361.] Red: a fragment. About i in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 49.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, BROUGHTON. Sus-
pended by a strap, and within a carved and traced gothic
panel.
Legend wanting.
William Brouncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker,
Chancellor and Ke;per of the Great Seal to Qu. CATHARINE,
and President of the Royal Society. Ob. A.V). 1684.
7850. [A.D. 16S0.] Red: very indistinct. About I Xi in.
[Harl. ch. ill H. 11.]
Oval : on a wreath a cubit arm, the crest of BROUNCKER.
The details are too indistinct to be described.
Hugh Brouwe.
7851. [.\.D. 1376.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, i-ji- in. [Ixxxiv. 10.]
A shield of arms, couche: on a chevron three cinquefoils or
roses, for BROW. Crest on a helmet and .short mantling, out
of a ducal coronet a rabbit's head and neck. Betw. twc
568 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
wavy sprigs of trefoil foliage. Within a car\ed gothic panel
or bilobc, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatre-
foils or ball-flowers.
SigtUit : tjugonts : livouluf «< *
John Broue P
7852. [a.D. 1375.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [Ixxxiv. 11.]
A shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three (leopards' ?) heads
erased. Within a carved gothic panel.
[5i]gtUum + + toijannif + + bioiit + +
John Browe ?
7853. [a.D. 1430.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
t in. [Ixxxiii. 44.]
A shield of arms : diapered with sprigs, on a chevron three
cinquefoils or roses, a chief ermine, for Brow. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree.
^igtllum : ioijamus : brotur.
John Browe, 0/ Lyfeld, \co. Northt.'\ Esq.
7854. [a.D. 1462.] Red : injured in places by pressure.
i| in. [Add. ch. 5365.]
A shield of arms, coiicltc : on a chevron three roses, Bkow.
Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a goat's head and
neck. Supporters, two apes. In background on each side a
cinquefoil flower on a wavy branch of foliage.
5 + toJj.in *< irolur m >« »>
Cf. .-Xcld. ch. Sio. 81 1, A.D. 1455.
Robert Browe.
7855. [a.D. 1409.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
li in. [Ixxxiv. 9.]
A shield of arms, coiichi: on a chevron three roses, Browe.
Crest on a helmet, short mantling and wreath, a rabbit's
head and neck. Supporters, two wild-men. The back-
ground replenished with sjjrigs of foliage, and on each side a
cinquefoil or rose of the arms.
S' roljnli -« l)VoU)r «
John de Browescumbe, of Chert Parva, co. Kent.
7856. [a.D. 1342.] Green, mottled: indistinct. | X J in.
[Add. ch. 16,403.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 569
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four uncertain charges.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a cusped border.
Agnes Brown, wife <?/ Edmund Brown, of Capclle,
\co. Stiff.} and dan. ^/Alexr. Oldhawe.
7857. [a.D. 1438.] Red : indistinct, i in. [Add. ch.
8385-]
Octagonal : a shield of arms (?) : quarterly, i, 4, a cross (.') ;
2, 3, uncertain, apparently a cup inverted, in bend sinister
betw. two cotises. Above the shield two indistinct initial
letters.
Sir Anthony Browne, Viscount Moiintagiie, K.G.
A'D. 1554-1592.
7858. [a.D. 1567.] Red: originally fine, now much
injured, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 76 D. 51.]
An ornamentally-car\-ed shield of arms : quarterly, I,
quarterly, i., iv., BROWNE, ii., iii., quarterly, «., d., Mal-
TRAVERS, b.,c., Fitz-Alan, Over all a cinquefoil: 2, quarterly,
i., iv., Neville, ii., fretty, iii., an eagle displayed : 3, quarterly,
i., Plantagenet, ii., iii., a saltire engrailed, iv., a lion
rampant crowned ; 4, quarterly, i., Inglethorp, ii., Ingle-
THORP (another coat-of-arms), iii., on a fess betw. three lions'
faces an annulet, iv., Montagu. The bearings of some of
the quarterings are indistinct and uncertain. Encircled by a
garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order of the Garter,
and ensigned with a viscount's coronet of seven pearls. Sup-
porters, two wolves collared and chained, ducally gorged.
Above each a wavy sprig of foliage. In base, on a liston, the
motto : — SVIVEZ RAISON.
7859. Sulph. cast from No. 7858. [D.C., H. 115.]
Anotlier Seal.
7860. [a.D. 1569.] Red: imperfect at bottom, indistinct.
I X i in. [Harl. ch. JJ H. n?^
Oval : an eagle displayed, crest of BROWNE. Encircled
with a garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order of the
Garter.
7861. [a.D. 1567.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 86 H. i.]
7862. [.VD. 1569.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. in E.
58.]
Another Seal.
7863. [a.D. 1 574-] Dark red : imperfect, indistinct. I in.
[Harl. ch. 76 D. 53.]
On a wreath, an eagle displayed. Crest of Browne. En-
570 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
circled with a garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order of
the Garter. The seal is ensigned with a viscount's coronet.
7864. [A.D. 1578.] Red : fine. [Had. ch. T] H. 4.]
7865. [a.d. 1582.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. JJ H. 6.]
Another Seal.
7866. [A.D. 1576.] Red: fine. i\ in. [Harl. ch. 76 D.
54.]
This seal resembles that in No. 7863, Harl. ch. j6 D. 53,
but is larger.
7867. [A.D. 15S0.] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. jG D. 55.]
Anthony Browne, 2Hd Viscount Moiintagne.
x\.D. 1 592-1629.
7868. [a.d. 1 60 1.] Red : struck doubly. [Add. ch.
30,305-]
A shield of arms : of si.xteen quarterings closely resembling
that of Anthony Browne, 1st Viscount, in No. 7858, but
in the 2nd quarterly subdivision of the 2nd grand quarter the
fretty bearing appears to have been replaced by some other
charge not now decipherable. The shield is ensigned with a
coronet. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath,
an eagle displayed. Supporters, two wolves, collared and
chained. In base, on a listen, the motto : — . . IS RA
Charles Brown.
See Rob. Tunstall.
Edmund Browne, of Lavenham, co. Siiff., Brewer.
7869. [a.d. 1623.] Red: en placard, the paper of the
charter being cut and folded over the seal previous to im-
pression. 1^ in. [Harl. ch. 58 F. 40.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three (eagles ?) displayed.
Francis Browne, Esq., brother of Sir Anthony Browne,
Viscount MoiDitague.
7870. [a.d. 1569.] Red : % X \ in. [Harl. ch. in E. 58.]
Oval : a griffin's head erased.
Pearled border.
John Broun, Citizen of Canterbury, Lord of
Bekesbourne Manor, co. Kent.
19,1\. [A.D. 1405.] Red : indistinct. ^ X .V in. [Harl. ch.
16 D. 48.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 57 1
Oblong octagonal : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
squirrels. Suspended by two loops or straps.
Cabled border.
Another seal.
7872. [A.D. 1416.] Red : fine. | in. [Harl. ch. 76 D.
SO.]
A shield of arms, coiichi': a chevron betw. two (roses?) in
chief, and the letter S in base, within a bordure charged with
eight martlets. Over the shield a triple-towered castle. In
the field on each side a wavy sprig of foliage.
John Browne, of Boston, co. Line, Gcntl.
7873. [a.D. 1565.] Red : injured by pressure, f X f in.
[Harl. ch. ^% A. 16.]
Oval : a crane rising, with wings inverted, in allusion to the
arms and crest of Browne.
Beaded border.
Thomas Broun, of co. Cornwall.
7874. [a.D. 1434.] Red : imperfect. From a ring.
About i X tV '"• when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 A. 35.]
A shield of arms (?) : a drake swimming in water, regardant
contourne. In the field above the shield the initial letters
t. b.
Beaded border.
John Brownyng, <;?/. Brounyng, Lord of Legh, near Deerhtirst,
CO. Glouc, and of co. Dorset.
7875. [a.D. 1412.] Red : chipped at bottom, injured by
pressure, i in. [Slo. ch. xxxiii. 59.]
A shield of arms : three bars wavy, Browning. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree on a mount. Within a
carved gothic panel.
Sigiir : ioij'is : brounrng *«
7876. Sulph. cast from No. 7875. [D.C, G. 138.]
7877. [a.D. 141 5.] Another: injured by pressure. [Slo.
ch. -x.xxiii. 60.]
£tgiir : ioij'is : iirounnng -^
7878. Plaster cast of No. 7877. [xcviii. 41.]
Thomas de Broyk P
7879. [? A.D. 1303.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. \\ in. [Ixxxiii. 45.]
A shield of arms, couclu': on a bend, six crosses crosslet
S7'~ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
fitchees (?) Crest on a helmet, out of a coronet an eagle's head
and wings erect. Within a carved gothic panel, having on
each side a small circular panel, bearing a crowned S.
SigtlUl «< tijomc Dr «< ISroyft «< (?)
Edmund Brudenell, of Stoke Maiideville, co. Buck., Esq.
7880. [a.D. 1613.] Red: fine. fX|in. [Add. ch. 24,000.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three steel caps,
Brudenell. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, an arm embowed [covered with leaves], in the hand
a spiked club slung to the arm.
Beaded border.
7881. [a.D. 1613.] Red: indistinct, imperfect. [Add. ch.
24-004-] _
William Bruly, al. Bruyly, of Waterpiiry Matior, co. Oxo?t.
7882. [a.D. 1409.] Red : fine. | in. [Add. ch. 6101.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend three chevrons,
BruLEY or Brulv. Within a carved gothic panel of five
cusps, and three points in triangle.
Legend betw. the points : —
William, de Brumle.
See Henry de Audithelega, No. 7016.
Alice Brun, dan. and coheir of Richard Lacer, or Lazer ;
widow ^/William Brun, Knt., zvife ^Robert
de Marny, of London, Knt.
7883. [A.D. 1365.] Red: fine, sharp. | in. [Cott. ch.
xxvii. 55.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a cross moline over all in
chief a label of three points, Brun ; sin., on a cross five roses,
Lazer. Within a gothic trefoil ornamented with small ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points : —
SIGILL' & ALICie * * BRVN *
Cf. Harl. MS. 1541, f. 9.
7884. Sulph. cast from No. 7883. [D.C., F. 443.]
Robert Brundishe, of Cheliitondcston, co. Sitff.
7885. [A.D. 1637. 1 Red: indistinct fragment. About
f X {â– in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,161.]
Oval : a shield of arms : defaced. Over the shield a helmet.
HERALDIC SEALS. 573
John Brunne, of Wyvelingham [ WilUngham, co. Ca»i6r.]
7886. [a.D. 1397] Red : originally fine, now chipped at
edge. I in. [Harl. ch. 47 D. iS.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Betw. two small cinquc-
foil roses. Within a carved and traced gothic rosette of five
Gusped points.
SIGILLVM : lOHAHmS : BRVI/IHG :
7887. Sulph. cast from No. 7886. [D.C., F. 602.]
Cecilia de Bruntoft.
See John de Belasise.
Philip, son of ROBERT de Bruntoft, of Bruntoft, \co. Dtirh. .?]
7888. [13th cent.] Green: fine, sharp. i| in. [Egert.
ch. 529.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant contourne.
* S'. PHILIPI : De : BRVNTOFT.
John Bruyn, of Bridgnorth, co. Salop.
7889. [.\.D. 1434.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
1 1 in. [Ixxx. iv. 17.]
On a mount a shield of arms : an eagle displayed, for
Bruyn. Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a
cusped gothic panel.
Stgiir : toi)'is •». : l)ru»n :
Cf. John Le Bruyn, A.D. 1431, Add. ch. 62S2.
Maurice Bruyn, of Bccketiham, co. Kent.
7890. [a.D. 140S.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
\\ in. [Harl. ch. 47 D. 23.]
A shield of arms, couche : quarterly, i, 4, a cross cercellee,
Bruyin ; 2, 3, six lozenges. Crest on a helmet affrontee,
mantling, and tall hat or chapeau, a pair of wings erect.
Within a carved gothic panel.
* : mauricii : Be : bruiiin : *<
Cf. Harl. MS. 1137, f- ^1 b.
7891. Sulph. cast from No. 7890. [D.C., G. 120.]
John Bryan, of East Hoatldey, co. Sussex.
7892. [a.D. 1G68.] Red: imperfect. | X -i^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,159-]
Oval : a shield of arms : lozcngy, a pale.
574 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Guy de Bryene.
7893. [a.D. 1345.] Plaster cast from injured impression.
l-iV in. [l.xxxiv. 18.J
A shield of arms, coiiclu': three piles conjoined in base,
Bryan, over all a label of three points. Crest on a helmet,
short mantling and chapeau diapered, a horn. Within a
carved gothic panel.
Ss L6 • S[€AL • GV]Y • [Dg . ] BRYGNe • » •
Beaded borders.
Guy de Briene, or Bryene, of Wroxhale-Deneys Manor,
CO. Dors., Kilt.
7894. [a.D. 1369.] Red: fine, sharp, slightly chipped at
edge. i\ in. [Add. ch. 29,247.]
A shield of arms : three piles conjoined in base, BryAN.
Suspended by a strap from an elaborately-carved tree spring-
ing from a mount in the base part of the annulus of the
legend. On this mount a triple branch of foliage with three
small cinquefoil flowers. Within a cuspcd gothic panel
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
: He : Seal : Ciup . : Dr : Brijmc :
Beaded border.
7895. Red : originally fine, now imperfect along the edge.
[x.Kxvi. 120.]
: ILc : Seal : €!u» . : Of : IJri? . . . :
Another Seal.
7896. Red : originally fine and sharp, now chipped in
places. i\ in. [xx.wi. 121.]
This is a very careful copy of the previous type, No. 7894.
But the foliage varies, the ball-flowers along the inner edge
of the carving are omitted ; and the inside annulus or border
of the legend is beaded.
: Hf : Seal : Cittfi : Dc : Brp [f] nc :
Another Seal.
7897. [a.D. 1378.] Light brown : originally fine, now im-
perfect, and r. h. side wanting. About i^in. [Egert. ch. 253.]
Somewhat similar to the two preceding types, but with
several difierenccs of detail. In the field on the 1. h. side a
small cinquefoil has been introduced ; that on the r. h. side
broken off.
* BVPfllC *!«. *<*
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 575
7898. [a.D. 1378.] Red: only small fragment of the
legend. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 31.]
vent *!*/«..
7899. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression of this type.
[D.C., F. 528.]
In this example the corresponding cinquefoil on the r. h.
side is shown.
* ILc « ^ral * (SuD * tic * Urptiir *s* «< . .
Guy de Bryene, {Jitniorl), Knt.
7900. [a.D. 1381.] Red: fine, sharp, injured at top part.
i-iV in. [Add. ch. 20,283.]
A shield of arms : three piles conjoined in base, Bryax.
Suspended by a strap from a tree on a mount. Supporters,
two monsters, reguardant addorsed, each grasping the strap
in its beak. The monster is composed of the head, wings and
body of an eagle, coupled to the hinder part of a lion, and
differs from the griffin in not having the forelegs of the
eagle, and from the griffin-male which has legs but not wings.
Sigtllum : gMPDoms : Dr : irnrnf :
The letters do of Guydoiiis are conjoined.
Cabled border.
7901. [a.D. 1384.] Red: fine, chipped in several places.
[Add. ch. 29,250.]
guijDonts : Dr : triicnc :
7902. [a.D. 1387.] Red : very fine. The legend injured
by pressure. [Harl. ch. 47 D. 27.]
Stginwm : g»nj9on!S : Br : brncnr :
7903. Sulph. cast from No. 7902. [D.C., F. 530.]
7904. Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect impression,
[xlvii. 1275.]
m : giirUo nc.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 326.
7905. Sulph. cast from the same. [D.C., F. 529.]
William Biygges, of Sanderstede, etc., co. Siirr.
7906. [a.D. 1439.] Red : injured by pressure, very in-
distinct. I in. [Add. ch. 24,618.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges. Within a si.x-foil.
fi! S' w BR (?)
Henry Brystowe.
Sec r.\L'LL Fu.\.
576 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Bucton.
7907. [14th cent.] Red, embedded in a mass of dark
green. -^ in. [xxxv. 264.]
A shield of arms : a goat salient, BuCKTON. Within a
carved panel of si.x cusped points.
Ss SIGILLVM ■lOHANNIS • DE ■BVCTON • w
Beaded border.
7908. [14th cent] Plaster cast from No. 7907. [Ixxxiv. 19.]
Robert Buktone, or Bucton, of Nciventon, cc. Suffolk.
7909. [a.U. 1403.] Red: slightly chipped, i in. [Harl.
ch. 53 E. 35.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemcl, on a canton a crescent,
BucKTON. Suspended by a strap from a tree, and betw. two
wavy sprigs of foliage.
SigtUum : rotirrtt : faufetonr :
7910. [a.D. 1403.] Red : fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch.
53 E. ie:\
Stsillum : robrrt
Thomas Buggs.
See J. Austen.
William Bugges, Cliaplaiu, of co. Staff.
7911. [a.D. 1396.] Red : indistinct in places, i in. [Stowe
ch. 94.]
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis. W ithin a panel of eight
points.
S> SeeL NIGHOL6 D€ tVNSVIGO GHR.
William Le Buk, of East BergJwlt, co. Siiff.
7912. [a.D. 1346.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct.
A in. [Add. ch. 9608.]
A shield of arms : a fret.
+ S' BO (?)
Cf. Add. ch. 9609, 9615.
John de Bukynham, of West- Witteuham, co. Berks, Clerk.
7913. [.\.D. 1381.] Red: originally fine, now chipped at
lower part. i-rV i"- [Add. ch. 20,282.]
A .shield of arms : two chevrons betw. three bucks' heads
cabossed, for BUCKINGHAM (.') Above the shield the B. Virgin
Mary, half length, crowned, in the r. h. the Infiint Saviour,
and in the left hand a sceptre or branch of foliage. Within
HERALDIC SEALS. 5;/
a carved gothic bilobe, ornamented with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
StgiU : tofj'ts : Or : fja : fl'trt.
Car\-ed border.
7914. [a.D. 1384.] Red: originally fine, imperfect. [Add.
ch. 24,322.]
Stg is : Oe : iiu . . . . gija : d'tri.
Matildis, dau. of NORMAN,
widow ^/OsBERT DE Bulingtona, of co. Line.
7915. [13th cent] Dark green. 14 x f in. [Harl. ch.
47 D. 47-]
A shield of arms of early style, diapre (?) : a bend. In-
distinct. The bend appears to be charged with some fur or
other uncertain marks.
S' MATILD6 â– FILie â– NORMAN.
Elizabeth Bull, of Sprozvton, co. Stiff.,
widoiv of Anthony Bull.
7916. [a.D. 1629.] Red : indistinct. -h y. \ in. [Add.
ch. 9790.]
Oval : on a wreath, a bull's head and neck, in the mouth
an acorn.
Cabled border.
a. Add. ch. 9785, A.D. 1617.
Richard Bull.
See George Peryent.
Thomas Bull, of Flotvton, co. Stiff., Geiitl.
7917. [a.D. 1629.] Red : injured by pressure. \ in. [Add.
ch. 9790.]
A bull's head cabossed, crest of BULL.
John Bulloke, of co. Lane.
7918. [a.D. 1650.] Black : en placard. 4 x | in. [Add.
ch. 5303.]
Oval : a shield of arms : very obscure, apparently three
griffins' heads couped, two and one.
Beaded border.
George Bulstrode, of Wreysbury, co. Buck., Esq.,
son and heir of Edw. BulstroDE, Esq.
7919. [a.D. 1532.] Red: indistinct, with marks of the
setting. I X -i in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 41.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a stag's head cabossed, betw. the
attires a cross, in the mouth fesswise an acorn.
7920. [a.D. 1533.] Another. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 54.]
7921. [a.D. 1533.] Another. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 55.]
vol.. II. 2 I'
578 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de Burcestre.
7922. [14th cent] Sulph. cast, i- in. [D.C., F. 370.]
A shield of arms : three (wolves' .') heads erased, two and
one. Within a carved gothic triangle with eight cusped
points. Cf. three lions' heads erased, BURCETRE ; and three
bears' heads erased, BURCETUR.
Legend betw. the points : —
Stgfll' • Imllflmi • Dc • iiurcrftrc *<
The letters D E conjoined.
Cf. Cott. ch. xxvii. 190, a.D. 
