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CATALOGUE
OF
SEALS
IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS
IN THE
BRITISH MUSEUM ^y.^/ '-*^-^
BY
W. DE G. BIRCH,
Assistant in the Deft, of MSS.
VOLUME I.
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
SOLD AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM i
ANO BV
LoKGUANs AND Co., 39 Paternoster Row; B. Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly;
ASUER AMD COt 13 Bedford Street, Covent Garden ; and
TeDbnek and Co^ 57 Luocate Hill.
1887.
LONDON :
PVHTeD BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED,
- STAIUOID ITUrr AMD CHAJUKO CKMS.
NOTICE.
The seals which are preserved in the Department of MSS.,
and which will be described in this Catalogue, are of two
classes, viz. : (i) those which are attached to charters, and
other legal or official documents ; and (2) those which, though
once so attached, have been separated, or which are modern
impressions from moulds or matrices.
The present volume contains descriptions of the royal,
official, ecclesiastical, and monastic seals of England and
Wales. Certain Welsh seals are, however, reserved for another
volume.
The Catalogue is the work of Mr. W. de G. Birch, 1st Class
Assistant in the Department.
E. MAUNDE THOMPSON.
Dept. of MSS.
14 July, 1887.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SEALS OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Sovereigns ..
Royal Offices and Officers ; —
Privy seals of Sovereigns ..
Duchy of Lancaster
Lands beyond the Tweed ..
Calais ..
Signets
Queens Consort
Steward and Marshal of the Household
Coroner of the Household ..
Court of Exchequer
Lord Chamberlain
Privy Council ..
ParliameDt of the Commonwealth ..
Receipt of the Exchequer
Court of King's Bench
Court of Common Pleas
Justices in Eyre
Court of Wards and Liveries
Augmentation Office . .
Supervisors of Crown Lands
Cursiiors of the Court of Chancery
Admiralty
Subsidies
" Pro recognitione debitonim "
Staple of Westminster
" Pro Debitis rccuperandis "
Port of London
" Pro Lanis et Coreis Lberandis " . .
Customs, etc. ..
Ecclesiastical :—
Province of Canterbury :
Archbishops
Prerogative Court ..
Court of Arches .,
Various Offices
Chapter
FAG I
I
83
86
90
93
93
98
los
106
106
"3
114
114
•IS
"S
118
129
130
132
134
13s
•3S
i4t
14a
149
150
'54
'54
IS6
'57
174
180
182
190
li985r?R
Vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Ecclesiastical : — coittinutd.
Province of Canterbury {coiitinited)
Rural Deaneries
Bangor :
Bishops ..
Consistory Court ..
Bath and Wells :
Bishops ..
Official
Chapter ..
Chichester :
Bishops ..
Chapter ..
Dunwich :
Bishop
Bishops ..
Official
Chapter
Rural Deaneries
Exeter:
Bishops ..
Official
Chapter ..
Gloucester and Bristol :
Chancellor
Hereford :
Bishops
Chapter ..
Ipswich :
Bishop
LichReld and Coventry :
Bishops
Chapter
Rural Deaneries
Lincoln :
Bishops
Consistory Court ..
Various Offices
Chapter ..
Rural Deaneries
Llandaff :
Bishops ..
Chapter
London:
Bishops ..
Prerogative Court ..
Various Offices
Chapter
196
197
I9«
198
20 J
203
207
210
213
Z14,
219
220
222
223
229
230
33s
236
239
242
242
249
254
=SS
26S
268
270
2 So
282
2S5
:;87
296
z<)7
299
TABLE OF CONTENTS. Vii
Ecclesiastical : — coHtinited. tj^ob
Norwich :
Bishops .. .. 309
Consistory Court .. ., .. .. .. 318
Probate Court 319
Various Offices 319
Chapter 331
Rural Deaneries 330
Oxford:
Cathedral 330
Peterborough :
Bishops 331
Vicar-General .. .. --331
Chapter .. .. .. ,, .. ., 332
Rochester :
Bishops .. .. .. .. .. ,. .. „ 332
Various Offices 335
Chapter 336
St Asaph :
Bishops 338
St. David's :
Bishops 339
Official 340
Chapter ., .. .. ., .. „ ,, ., 340
Salisbury :
Bishops .. .. ., „ „ ., ,, 341
Chapter 346
Rural Deanery 3jo
Westminster :
Bishop .. .. .- .. .. ,. ,. 350
Chapter 350
Collegiate Church or St. Peter 351
Winchester :
Bishops . . ,. ,, ., .. .. 3J2
Various Offices ., .. ., ., 356
Chapter 356
Rural Deanery 3j8
Windsor :
Collegiate Chapel of St. Geoi^e 359
Worcester :
Bishops 359
Various Offices 363
Chapter .. ,, .. ., „ .. 364
Province of York :
Archbishops 366
Various Offices 379
Chapter 383
Rural Deaneries, etc. „ ,. ,, .. ., 387
VIU TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Ecclesiastical : — continued. ,^„„
Province of York {continued)
Carlisle :
Bishops 388
Official ., .. .. .. „ 3gi
Chapter ,. ., ,. ., ,. ,, ..391
Chester :
Bishops ., ., ,. „ .. „ 392
Chapter 393
Durham :
Bishops .. .. ., ,. .. ,. „ .. 395
Palatinate ,. .. ,, ., 409
Various Offices .. ,. ,. .. „ 413
Chapter 416
Sodor and Man :
Bishops ., .. .. „ „ ., „ „ 420
Chapter 431
Monastic 422
Peculiar Jurisdictions ., ,. ,, .. .. .. 827
Religious Orders .. ,. .. ., .. .. .. ., 834
Guilds, etc 839
Military Orders 847
LIST OF PLATES.
Plates i.-iii. Oreat seals of sovereigns.
„ iv., V. SEALS FOR ROVAL OFFICES.
„ Vi.-Viii. SEALS OF BISHOPS.
ix.-xii. SEALS OF CAl-HEDRALS AND UONASTERIES.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
ENGLAND.
SE^LS OF SOVEREIGNS.
OFFA, KINO OF THE HERCIAN8. AD. 79a
1. Sulph. cast; oval, i\ x i in. [D. C. A. I.]
Bust in proHle, to r., with cfow-n or circlet, on which a
florcjted ornament is visible.
[OFFAl REX.
From original impression of king's signet ring, attached,
tnpUuard, to a grant to St. Denis Abbey in France.
Described by Sir F. Madden, in "Remiuks on Ihe Anglo-Snxoa
Chanen granted to the Abbey of St. DenU, and on the seals Atinched to
ihem.' —^rci. "Jonrn. xiii 366,
Figured In Tr/tar dt i^inmssmnli^ut et ite Gtypltqufj Brititk iftiitnm
PJMtXn^hs, eiL Hirriion, pi. 951, f. i ; and Ard. Journ. Ix.
COENWOLF, KINO OF THE MERCIANS. AD. ;96-8i9^
2. Electrotype from original leaden bulla in the Dept.
of Mcdizval Antiquities, i^ in. [liii. 28, 39.]
0. A small cross molinc, joined at the cn<ls, as appears also
on the coins of this king.
|{| COENVVLFI ReOIS.
1). The same design.
qf MERCIORVm.
Arthaaleyim, rail., 449 • ^f'^- J«Hrn, xiii., 366.
EADGAR, KINO OF THE ENGLISH. A.D. 960.
3. Sulph. cast ; oval, i \ x iW "»■ [D. C. A. 2.]
Bust in profile to r., similar to those of I^uls Difbonnaire
and Charles the Simple. From antique Roman gem,
Sm British Afusemii PhttographSt e«L Hornson, pL 998, 999, and
Triur.
....AR..EX.
Described and lignred as In No. 1.
5 . B
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
.SLFKIC, E&RL OP THE MERCIANS. Br-roRc A.D. 1007.
4. Red: i^K in- [xxxv. 94.]
Bust in profile lo I., with fillet, the ends of which hang down
behind ; sword erect in r. h. ; the cluak fastened with stud,
■it SIOILLVM /ELFRtCI.
From original brass matrix, with an arabesque ornament
on the back, in the Brit. Mus.
Engraved in Archci^t^a, xkiv.
Sir Y, Madden, Arek. Jinirn. xiii., ;
Earl of Mcrein, eiW. A.n, 9S;.
19, «^lh notice by Sir H. Ellis,
b, aiuibu[» ihis Mai (o LcofriCi
EDWARD THE (30HFESS0R. A.a 1041-1066.
fJRST SEAL.
6. (a.d. 1053-1065.] Red-brown: in fair preservation, but
slightly bent ; apjieiided by a strip-lubd. 2j in. [SI. di.
xxxiv. I.]
0. The king, with beard and moustache, on a cushioned
throne ; his arms raised from the elbow. In u closely fitting
tunic, and a loose robe falling in folds between the knees
and fastened by a brooch on right shoulder. Open crown
of four points. In the r. h, a sceptre topped with fleur-de-lis;
in the I. li. an orb ; the feet on a projecting footboard.
hjf SIGILLVM EADVVARDI ANOLORV BASILei.
It. The king, with pointed beard and moustache, enthroned
and robed as on oh: Helmet or cap strengthened with bars.
In r. h. a sceptre with bird at top ; in L h. a sword, resting
on the shoulder.
^ SIOILLVM EAOVVAFtOI ANGLORVM BASILgl.
e. Brown: the centre of ret: only, the rest discoloured .tnd
obliterated; with p.irt of a label, 2^ x 2tV '"- [xxxiv. 2a.]
7. Brown, varnished black on the ofrv.: in fair preservation,
but the upper part melted and warped by fire. 2f X i^ in.
[xxxiv, 2b.]
8. Dark greenisli-brown ; cracked and injured by fire;
appended by a closely-woven cord of green threads, inserted
later, zi in. [CotL ch. xvii. j.]
9. Cast in lead, from a fine impression, A. D. 1059, un-
identified. 2} in. [xxxiv. 3.]
See Doutit D'Atcq., CelUfJt'oM de Stfanx, no. 9997,
XO, 11. Duplicate sulph. casts of No. 5. [D. C, A. $.6;
7. 8-J
Tr/Mr, pi. I, IT. 1, I ; Wailly, KI/mtMts, vol. ii. pi. R., f. 1 ; Trant.
Jt. £. J,, vol. X,, new »«ie5, p. 136 ; B. Af. Pie/t-gr. pi. 951, B. S, 6.
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
SECOND SEAL.
12. [A.D. 1032-1056.] Hiird yellowish-rcd : varnished; the
edges chipped and wanting. 2j in. [L. F. C. xxL S-J
0. The king enihroried, with mound and sceptre with tre-
foiled top. The detaiU of ihc drapery and of the throne
differ considerably from those of the first seal,
lif SIQILLVM EADVVARDI] ANaLO(RVM BASILEI.l
ft. The king as in the first seal, with variations in the
drapeiy and throne.
b{0 8ltaiLLVM EADWAROI ANQLORUM BAStLEI.)
13. Sulpb. cast, from an unidentified impression, broken at
Xop. 2\ in. [D. C, A. 3, 4.]
0. '•ijf 8IOILLVM1 EADVVAROI ANOLORVM BA3t[LCI].
H. (^ SIOIILLVM EADVVARDl ANGL0RV:M BASILCII.
TTMi. Jt. S. L. ioc at.; B. 31. Pkotogr. pL 951, ft 7, 8.
THIRD SEAL.
14. Cast in yellow plaster of a fn^ment appended to a
charter in Westminster Abbey, xv. 5. Ij X { in. [xliiL
Differs in some of its proportional measurements from the
second seal.
Trau. Ji. S. L, /«■- eit.
WILLIAU 1. A.D. IO66-IO87,
FIRST SEAL.
15. Brownish-red : edges imperfect ; parts of legend want-
ing. 31 in. [xxxix. 8.J
0. The king on Imrseback to the r.. in coat of mail and
conical helmet and spurred ; in r. h. a long lance with three
streamers ; in L h. a kite-shaped shield, held by a strap, show-
ing the interior. Morse trappings: a small, plain saddle, and
stirrup, breast-band, girth, and head-gear.
DTt HOC ■ NORMANNORVM ■ WIILLELMVM NOSCE ■ PATRONVM •
between two dotted cirdes.
H. The Icing, enthroned, with a crown flcury of three trc-
foiled poin^. and loose robe falling in folds between the
ktkces, with arms and feet apparently bare ; both arms ex-
tended and raised from the elbow : in r. h. a sword erect ;
Ji 2
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
in I. h. an orb, surmounted by a tall cross patt^ fitch^.
Throne without back ; cushions on the seat ; the base having
three small arches, which rest on a plinth also having arches
in nearly vertically corresponding positions.
i£t HOC ■ ANQLI8 • REQEiM - SlIGNO - CFATEARI8 ■ EVNDEMI
between two dotted circles.
The legends, taken together, form a distich : —
Hoc Nonrninnorum Willelmum noscc patTOnurn,
Si hoc Anglis r^nn signo Tatcarii eunacm.
16. [a.d. 1067 ?] Dark brown : much injured, and the obv.
nearly obliterated b>' fire. Ajipcndetl by a red platted silk
cord, stitched to a 12th cent, copy of a charter of a.p. 1067.
2i in. [Cott. ch, vi. 3.]
17. [Before a.d, 1072 ?J Brown : in good preservation, but
edges injured in places ; apjicndcd by a strip-label. 3j in.
[Add. ch. 11,305.]
18. Sulphur cast* of No. 13. [D. C, A. 9, 10.]
19. (About A.D. 1071, 1072.] Castfl, in red plaster: from
an original impression, broken on the left, appendcil by a
strip-label to a charter in liercford Cathedral, [xltii. 47,
48.]
Tramt. S. S. L, now ser., vol. x., p. 154; B. Af. Pkofogr. pL 953,
ff. 3t 4.
SECOND SEAL,
20. White : flaky and indistinct, edges wanting ; appended
by a strip-label, ij in. [Cott. ch. xvl 2.]
0. As in former seal, but measurements and proportions
vary. Helmet Hatter, saddle wanting.
Ifi HOC NORMANNOnVIM] WILL-ELMVIM NOSCE PATROINVIM] SI.
within two dotted circles.
K. As in fnnncr seal ; but with differences in relative
positions of arches in throne, and of the sword towards the
king's head.
HOC ACNQLIS REOEM] SIGNO FATEARIS EVNDEM.
22. Sulph. casts from seal attached to a forged charter of
the king to St. Denis Abbey, pr. by Dom M. Fclibien, Hisioire
de rAbbaye, fol. Paris, 1706^ p. lxx.vviii., no. cxv. 2\ in.
[D.C., A. 9. 10.]
AnhaologiA, xxv. 616; Wailly, pi. R. p. 370; Triser, pi. i. f. 1 j
Tram. R. S. L. new scr. vnl. x., p. ijo ; H. M. Pkeiogr. pi. 95J, ff. i, 1.
Unccruin or inaccurjlc figurci of llicsc luo ic.ils arc also in Apfitn. to
SEALS OF iiOVEREICNS.
Hep. ef R/t^rit C/immhthnffi imetAVtA by Uasirc) ; Sandrnnl, Ge*
Hiit., pL A- ; tlrwiit, Ah<, Arm. vol. J., p. 91 ; Arch, ytfiirn. xiii. 109;
D'Aiiii}-, Seoitii fit SentHx Nprinarnds, pL 1 ; Add. MS. J937, i. %b, b.
WILLIAM n. A.D. 1087-1100.
22. A.D. 1094-1096. Sul[>h. ca-it from an imprewion
attacficd to a charter in Durham Cathedral. 3-^^ va. [U.C.,
A 13. 14.J
I). King enthroned, with oi>en crown of five points of which
the central and Literal end in crosses or (Icurs-dc-li.i. with two
chin-straps hanging loosely at sides, the ends trcfoilcd; tunic
with tiyht sleeves, and short cloak fastened at throat and
jdorned with broad border showing circular pattern. In r. h.
up-raised A broad-sword, with point towards the king's hcud,
at broad part of bl.ide a deep clianncl. In 1. h. an orb with
long cross patt^e pommctt^c. Tlironc, cushioned, and square,
but curves outwardly at top and bottom ; at narrow part
two bands, the upper broader than lower. In upper panel
three Nmall arches ; in lower, a rectangular foot-board also
betw. three arches. In field on each side, a circle filled mth
rose of six leaves.
•ft WILUELMVIS orOf^A REX ANGLOR?.
B. King on horseback to the r., in hauberk of chain-mail,
represented by circular dots, some by contraction of the wax
appearing annular ; helmet conical, spiked, and with nasal
projection ; goad-spur; long lance with three streamers in r.
h. ; sword on king's left side and h.inging down below the
horse. In 1. h. a kite-shaped and bordered shield, seen from
interior, held by strap. I lorse-trapptngs ; a breastband with
ball-fringe, small saddle and stirrup; loose reins,
^ WILLELMVS Oi ORA IREXI ANGLOIR^
Hewitt, Ahc. Arm., vol. i.. p. lo; (Re\-. only) ; Jotirn. Bril. Anh.
Atioc juviii. p. ■!<>.; B. M. Pk&logr. p>l. 951, IT. 5,6.
HBNBT I. A.D. IIOO-II3S.
FIRST SEAL. e. A.D. iioa
23. Sulph. c;ists from the fragmentary seal in Durham
Cathedral, "zda. ima. R^alium, L. I, Not l." z.'xzj in.
[li. 14.15.]
(). King, seated In majesty, in an undercoat with slcn-es
tight at wrists, and loose skirts reaching below knees ; and
long flowing cloak fa.stened at throat and spreading out behind,
which has a border, with indications of a fur of isymmctrical
CATALOGUE OH SlfALS.
pAtteni. On the bead a Ciii>-shi*pc<\ crown, with three flours-
dc-li.x, one nt top and one .it either sidt^ and two chin-straps
hanging loosely at sides, the ends having buckles in shape
of trefoils. In r. h., extended outwards from elbow, a sword
is held almost perpendicularly. In I, h,, similarly extended,
an orb, ensi^ned with a long cross patt&c pommett^e.
Throne, apparently s<iuarc, and closely resembling that of
William n. ; the centre curves with a bold cusp inwards,
with a string-course, and is the narrowest part. In lower of
two compartments thus made, is a footboard, not cnou(;h
remaining to show original size. On throne a flut cushion
with square edge, carrying M cjich end a hemispherical orna>
mem. intended for pUlow.
l£l H QLORVM.
K. Kir^, hauberk of chain-mail ; conical helmet, having a
blunt point at crown of head, and periiaps armed with pro-
jccting nosc-irfccc ; single pointed spur of goad form ; long
lance to which is attached a banner, charged with cross
moline, and three jKiirs of waving .streamers. No indication
of sword. In I, h., held by interior .Htrap, a kite-shaped shield,
seen from within. The horse is walking to ttie r. h., capari-
soned with breast-band, which is ornamented by five globular
pendants equi-distanl. Saddle of small dimensions; with
stirrups. The loosely gathered reins arc held up in L h.,
which also sustains shield.
^ HENRIC- D
yotint. Brit. Arek. Atso<. vol. xxix., p. 33s-
SECOND SEAL.
24. Sulph. casts, from the fragmentary seal in Durham
Cathedral, " zda. imo. Rcgalium, G.i., No. 7." 5^. [li.
16, 17.]
p. As in first seal, but with ditferenccs in detaib.
>fi HENRIC... DEI ORA...
R. As in first seal, with considerable variations in propor-
tion of details.
^ HEN CIA Ol^RVM.
Jmtrn, Brit. Arth. AfSM. vol. xxix., pi., p. 340.
THIRD SEAL.
25. (a.D. 1103-ilofi.] Browmish-whitc : varnished a dark
colour, lower part and edges destroyed. App. by label, cut
at right angles to side of charter. 2j in. [CotL ch. vii. I.]
SEALS or l>OVPJtEIG»&
0. King eii(hronc<L CIoKcly fitting tunic, with short
sleeves, over it a loose cloak witli cmbroitlered bonier,
gatticred up by button and thrown over I. arm, and floatinf;
itwards on cither side and behind throne. Crown has
j|Mrently two appendages for Tastcninir beneath the chin. In
r. h. a sword, sloping towards head : in I. h. an orb and cross
pattec, on which is a bird to the I. Throne without back,
cushioned, front legs enriched with rings and studs ; on front
panel tu*o semicircular arches.
..HENR
R. King on horseback to r. ; cap-shaped helmet, in r, h,
lancc-Aag with streamers, and shield in 1. h.
...NRIC
FOURTH SEAL.
S6. (a.I>. 1105-1 106.] Brownish-green: edges chipped;
app. by vellum label. 3i in. [Colt. ch. ii. 2.)
i>. (Generally roicmblcs previous seal, but with variations tn
details.
^ HENRICVIS - DEI - aR:ACIA - REX - ANOLORVM
K. Generally resembles previous seal, but with varied pro-
portkins. On flag a cross patt^e.
^ HENRICV8 • DEI - ORACCIA - RJEiX •} ANOLORVM -
27. [a.1>. 1103-1106.] Krowniiih-whitc: faced with varni-th,
which has {>cclcd aw.iy in parts. Centre only ; app, by
broad label at right angles to left side of charter. [L. F. C.
xxtx. 5.]
28. [a.O. 1 109.] Brown: with coating of darker brown
vamish. Centre only ; app. by a bright green silk bobbin,
plaited. [Harl. cli. 43 C. ii.]
29. 30. Duplicate sulph. caiits of No. 26. [D. C, A. 15, t6;
17. 18]
Trh^, pL i, f. J; Hewitt, /*«<■. /J r*»., vol. i., p. 119 (Rev. only); B. M.
Pfiatap: pL 9J3, hgs. 1, t : JtmrH. Brit. Arch. Auec toI. uix. p. 145,
pl-9-
FIFTH SEAL.
3L [About A.D. Iia4-ii33.] Green: varnished; a good
impression. 3J in. [CotL ch. vii. 2.]
(). Generally resembles previous seal, with dilTcrcnces in
details. In field on each side of king a star of eight points,
the points in saltirc, ending in a ball.
^ HENRICV8 DEIi: QRAICIIA REX ANOLORVM.
within two dotted circles.
8
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. King on horseback to r. ; hauberk and continuous coif
of chain-iuai], plain goad-spur ; in r. h. a sword sightly turned
to the 1., the point entering the legend ; in r. h. an oval shield,
showing inner side, riveted, ilorsc trappings : rcin-s, head-
gear, bridle, breast-band with seven ball-pendant?, saddle,
and ginh.
qf HENRICV8 DEI GRATIA DVX NORMAKNORVM.
within two dotted circles.
32. Red : originally a finv impression, but lower part now
wanting, [xxxtx. 9.]
33. Vcltowish-whitc : varnished ; edges and legend wantit^.
[SI. ch. xxxii. 50 A.]
34. Light red : a fair, but imperfect imprcsMon. [SI. ch.
XXXV. la.]
86. [a.U. i12L] White: indistinct; edge and outer parts
dc-stroycd, the field llakcd and bruised. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 B. 46.]
36. [About A.D, 1100-1123.] Brownish-green: edge of
the ok', defective. [Har!. ch. 43 C. 12.]
37. [About A.D. 1 107- 11 IS. or 1120-I123,] \Vhttc : a thin,
but formerly fine impression. [Cott. ch. xi. 60.]
38. [About A.D. 1123-1125.] Red: legends wanting ; m*.
very indistinct Enclosed in old case of damasked stuff.
[L. F. C. xxi. 6,]
39. White : small portion of centre only. [Add. ch.
19 372-1
40. [f. A.D. 1120-1135.] Green: fragment of centre only,
vaniished a dark colour. [Harl. ch. ill B, 47.]
41. 42. Duplicate sulph. casts from No. 31. [D. C, A. 19,
20; 21, 2J.j
Sajidford, CeM. /fttt. pL A. ; &nd Triter, pL {i. f. 1, from No. 31 of
this lyoc; Rymcrt F<rȣera, fol. London, iSib (ty I. Basiic) ; sec also
■^/A ''"'■/■ li«<»''i CommitiMHers, p. 6, and Aila. MS. 3i,oj6, fol. 3;
B. if. i'hotogr. pi. 953, figs. 3. 4 ; Joum. Bril. Arek. Asioc vol. xxix.,
p. 35J, pL 10. An inuccuralc cngriiving in S^idfotd, pi. U., figs. 1, 1,
appears ciihcr to refer lo a new lype, or (o bv a selection of cliaroctcr-
islics from ihc third and fourlli seals blended together.
En^.ivings, either in.-iccuraicly executed [o rcpiescnt this type, ot of
nnolber type,* are found in Speed, Hitlorit, cd. 1611, p. 427; Sandfonl,
Gen. Hill; pL A.; Kyiuer. hadtra, 1816, p. 5 (by J. Bnsre) ; copies of
tbbiii.nl/>. to Rtp. 0/ Comm. of Pub. Rtc.;xaAAdd. J/S. 11,056, f. a.
* The nv. of which htu in the legend the words " Rex Anglorum "
Tejdaccd by " Uux Nurnuuiorum," as well as other less app-treni modifi*
cations.
'&A
LS OP SOVEREIGNS.
STEPHEN. A.D. II3S-I154.
FIRST SEAL.
43. Dark )'eUow : fine inipr«sion ; edge broken away.
3J in. [xxxix. la]
t). Kinjj enthroned ; wearinR long coat witli tiRht body and
sleeves, loose skirts, and embroidered belt ; and loose cloak
with embroidered edges, fastened by button on r, shoulder,
thrown over I. arm «nd falling in folds over back and sides
of throne. Crown of flcurs-dc-lU with trcfoilcd jxrndant
fastening Arms extended from elbows ; in r. h. a sword
the point slightly turned to king's head; in 1. h. an orb, on
which a cro:ts topped by a bird.
■it STePHANIVSl DEt - GRATIA ■ RCX - (ANGLOftVMJ
R. Kine on horseback to r. ; wearing hauberk and con-
tinuous coif of mail, Phrygian helmet, with Ions: tics fasten*
ing the coif or casque. Bowed kite-shaped shield in L h. ; in
r. h. ^word held erect, and turned slightly to head of king;
plain goad spur. Hor^te trappings: rein, bridle, head-gear,
breaat-band with pendant ornaments, saddle and stirrups.
i£« STICPHANV:S : 0€l : GRATIA : D(VX : NJOREMANJORV.
44. .White : very ttaky and friable ; edges and surfaces
chipped. [Add. ch. 19.58a]
46. Sulph. casts of Na 38. [D. C^ A. 23, 24-]
'/■fAiw, pi. ii., t. 2; Heiriu, Amc. jirm., rol, i., p. 144; B. M. Pkalfif^,
pl-9a3 ! iramt. R. S. L. new Kr., vol. xi.; AM. MH. 6j2i,L it.
SECOND SEAL.
46. [About A.D. 1144.] Tale greenish-white: fine, but
«oft impression ; edge slightly chipped. H in. [Add, ch.
lftS8l,l
0. King, enthroned ; light coat with short sleeves, loose
skirts, and cloak with cmbraidered edges gathered by button
over r. stiouldcr, and falling over I. arm at back and sides of
throne. Crown of three points or fleurs-de-lis; throne as in
previous seal, but larger and without arches. In field belw.
point of sword and king's head, an cstoile of seven points
radiated.
tSf 8TEPHANV3 ■ DEI ■ GRATIA ■ REX • ANQLORVM.
R. As on first seal, in general characteristics, but in king's
r. It a long lance with broad jwint having a flag on which
a cross pattie, and four long wavy streamers.
j£i STEPHANVS DEI GRATIA DVX NORMANNOflVM.
lO
CATALOGUE OK SEAL3.
47. [a.d. 1139-1144.] Light brownish-green: varnished;
vcr>- imperfect. [Cott, ch. vii. 4.J
48. [A.D. 1141-1144.] Sulph. cast from fine impression
in Record Office. [D. C.. A. 25. 26.]
49. Grccnish-brown : fragment only. [L. F. C. xiv. 6.]
50. [A.D. 115a] Whitish-brown: discoloured, and ohv.
very indistinct, the r. h. upper corner only. [HarL ch. 43
C. 13.J
61. [Before A.D. I1S3-] White: very friable, the centre
only. [Add. ch. 19.583.]
52. [Before A.D. 1 153.J White : thin, and very friable, the
centre only. [Add. ch. 19,582.]
63. [A.D. 1146-1154.] Red t a very small fr^^mcnt of
legend only. [Harl. ch. 83 A. 24.]
(Kcv. only): Hdriii, Am. Arm., vol. i., p. iia (Rev. only); Kymcr,
Fadtrai B.M. Phatoffr. pi. 954 : TrsM. R, S. L. new ser., voL xL
MATILDA, e. A.D. 1 141.
64. Red -. cracked, and upper part wanting. 24 in. [Add.
d). 20,43a]
Kmpfc.<iS seated on throne, wearing dress with long sleeves ;
feet on recLm^lar fixntboard.
IDft MATHILDIS OEi GRATIA ROMANORVIM REOINA).
y«tirn. BriL Arch. Anac vol. xxxL, p. J&x
HENR7 U. A.D. 1154-1189^
FIRST SEAL.
56. Sulph. casts. 3| in. [D. C. A. 27, 28.]
0. King enthroned, holding sword and orb ; generally re-
sembling the obv. of Kals of Henry I. and Stephen, but with
dtflcrcnccs in arches on front of throne, and in the various
proportions.
^ HENRICV8 • DEI - OIRATIM ■ REX - ANOLORVM,
Four small poinU in croos placed as a stop between the
words.
It. King on a horse to the r. ; hauberk, continuous cmf, and
chausses of chain-mail, here represented by rings. Conical
helmet with nasal. Shield secured by strap passing round
king's neck, and fastened by a ring into inner surface of
leather. In r. h. a long sword ; in 1. li. the short strap of shield
and reins. Horses head-gear composed of chain-work.
SEALS OF SOV£REIONS.
II
th HENR iDEI :GRA: DVX : NORM : C lET : AQVtTtET COffl :
ANDEg.
Hewitt, /tae. AfM., voL i., p. 151 (Rev. only); B, if. Phalvgr, pi.
9S4. ff' 3i 4 : Tram, R, S. L. new scr., vol. xi, pan 1 1.
SECOND SEAL.
56. [a-IX 1171-1 174.] Brownish -green : fine imprc!«>ion,
nearly perfect ; app. b/ finely woven and pl.'iitcil bobbin,
green and white, 3 ; in. [Add. ch, 5.7 ig,]
0. King enthroned, in conventional style of previous kings.
Folds of the drapery and some minor dctaiUi not 90 artistically
represented.
^ HENRICVe : DEI -. GRATIA : flEX : ANQLORVM.
R. King on a horse to the r.. with conical helmet, hauberk
of mail with continuous coif, broad-sword and shield. Horse-
trappings : a breast-band, saddle with embroidered and
fringed cloth, stirrup, and head gear.
^ HENRICVS : DVX ; NORMANNOR : ET : AQVITANOR : ET : COMES ;
ANDEGAVOR :
57. [a.D. 11S4-'] Light brownish-red: the centre only of
origEnally a fine impression. [Harl, ch. 43 C S2.]
68. [a.d. 1155.] White, or hght green: varnished brown,
flaked away ; lower part and edges wanting. [CotL ch. xi.
1+]
60. [a.D. 1155.] White: varnished a brown colour, the
centre only. [Ilarl. ch. m B. 49.]
60. (A-D. 1155?] Brownish-green: originally fine impres-
sion, centre only. [Harl, ch. 84 C 4.]
61. [About A.D. 1 1 S4-1 1 57-J Pale greenish-white : very
friable ; imperfect, and face of seal flaked away ; app. by two
pieces of round bobbin, closely plaited. [Add. ch. '9,593-]
ea. [a.D. ltS4-ii63.] Pale green: imperfect; app. by
plaited cords of bobbin. [Add. ch. 19,591.]
63. [a.D. 1 155-1 163.] Dark green: imperfect on left
side ; app. bv plaited threads of brownish-green silk. [Harl.
ch.43C.l8.]
64. [A.t>, 1 164 ?] White : varnished a hrowntsh-red
colour; the centre only of a fine impression. [Harl. cli. 43
C. ao.]
66. [A.D. 1 167-1169.] White: covered with brownish-
green varnish, small fragment of cbv. only ; app. both by
plaited cord of green silk and by veltum label. [HarL ch.
43 C. 23.1
12
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
66. [A.l>. 1 157?] Ufiht bro«iiisb-whitc : the centre only
of a very fine example. [Colt. ch. ii. 5.]
■';-e7. [A-IX 1166-1175.] Brown; in fine preservation, edges
sliflhtly chipped, app. by closely woven cords of brown and
green damasked stuff. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 25.]
68. [About A.D. 1 174.] Dark green : edge of lower part
defttruycd. [Cott. ch. xi. 5,]
69. [a.D. 1 175-1 179,] Greenish-brown: cracked; app. by
plaited cords. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 24.]
70. [a.I). 1175-117&] Red: imperfect, enclosed in bag
of damasked stutr. [Add. ch. 16.18S.]
7L [a.D. 1173-1184?] I'alered: liakctl away and imper-
fect ; app. by strands of red and green silk plaited. [.\dd.
ch. 19,6061]
72. Light brown : varnished a red-brown colour : outer
parl.s destroyed. [SI. ch. xxxv. l.]
73. Brown: imperfect [Harl. di. ill 6,48.]
74. [a.D. 1174-1189.] Uncoloured: faced with bright red
varnUh, tlic centre only. [Add. ch. 19.592.]
76. 76. Duplicate sulph. casLi. [D. C, A. 29,30 ; 3!, 32.]
, Suiidfoid, GfM. Hin., p. 54, r, a; B. M. Phoiogr. pL <i\\, f. 3, 4 :
Hcwiti. Ant. Arm., vol. i,. p. 170 {Rfv. only): K*p, «f tkt Rt^rd
Commiui^itfti ,• Trher, pi. iii. ; Trims. R. S. L. vol. ». pan 1 1.
THIRD SEAL (/)
77. Sulph. cast. 4 in. [li. z]
i^. Resembles very closely the obv. of the second seal,
but lai^cr, the outlines gia.vcd out prominently. The drapery
somewhat differently posed, the footboard ornamented with
a frctt>- device.
^ HENfllCVS DEI ORATCIA] RIEXl ANQLORVM.
No rev. of tliis t)'pe is known.
Relieved to be derived from a leaden matrix found in an
advanced state of decay.
Trans. R. S, L., vol xi., part 1 1.
FOURTH SF.AL.
78. Sulph. auit. H X 3J in. [li. 3.]
No t>h>. of this type is known.
B^ Closely resembles the second seal, of which it appears
to be a copy, but somewhat larger :ind not quite circular.
The work resembles, in its coarseness, ihc o^j: last described.
SEALS or SOVEREIGNS.
13
but cannot belong to that oin'. iis the diameters do not cofre-
spond.
tSf HENRICVS:0VX:NORMANNOR : ET: AQVITANNOR : ET ■.
COMES: ANOEQAVOR.
TViM/. J?. S, L. l»t. dl.
KSNRT, 80H OF HEHRT IL A-D. 1170-1182.
79. Sulph. CASt 3,'(, in. [li. 4,]
King, enthroned, with sceptre and orb ; sidcfi of throne
terminAle in animals' heads, as on the tlironcs on the French
royal seals.
HCNRICV3 REX ANGLOR DVX NORMANNOR ET COMES ANO-
EQAVOR.
Sudford, Gtf. Hist., p. jj, f. j ; Tratf. R. S. L. he. tit.
RICHARD I. A.D. 1189-1199.
FffiST SEAL.
BO. fA.D. 1189.] Red -brown : fme impression, cracked ;
app. by strings of variously coloured silk. 4} in. [Harl.
ch. 43 C. 23.]
p. King enthroned : closely fitting tunic, loose surcoat with
embroidered edges at neck and arms, and cloak. Open crown
of three points fleury. In r. h. a sword held erect ; in L h. an
orb topped by a cross fleur-de-lisic. Throne of elaborate
panelled work, of four stages of arcading with intervening
head- mouldings, the back splayed away, and footboard
enriched with carvings of (juatrefuils, and a corbel on seven
arches. In tlic field, on cither side of king's head, a crescent
enclosing an cstoile of seven points wavy. On cither side of
throne a sprig of the planta genista, or brooin.
^ RICARDVS D€l GRACIA REX ANOLORVM.
B. King on horseback to r. Hauberk and surcoat of mail
armour, conical helmet, large broad sword, bowed shield on
which a lion ranip.int contournc.* Horse-trappings : head-
gear, ornamental SJiddle and breast-band.
ifi RICARDVa DVX NORMANNORVM CT AQVITANORVM €T COMCS
ANDCQAVORVM.
81. Green : a fine and sharp impression, [xxxix. 1 1.]
* It hu been cc>n;ri:tured that the complete device would consiKt of
two lion» comtMldnl, u (lie buwed shield prcscnlt only one bdlf of its
lurfACC to view, bcc liewill, Ani. Arm., vol i, p^ 147-
M
CATALOGUE OF SKAI3.
8&. [A.D. Ii89>,] White: varnished; small portion of the
centre only. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 29.]
83. \A.lh 1189.] White : very imperrect and flaked away.
[Add. ch. 19,609^]
84. (a.d. 1190.] Green: imperrect ; app. by thick and
closely woven bobbin of green talTeta. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 27.J
86. [a-D. 1190-I194-] Green: imperfect; app. by a woven
bobbin of taffeta. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 30.]
86. Sulph. casts. [D. C, A. 34, 35.]
S«ndfo«), Cm. HhL^ PI. SS. f- 1 : Triuff. pL tii, \. '3\ B. if. Phetogr.
PI. 9SS, Q. 2, 3; Hewitt, Anc Arm^ vol. i., rroniisp. 6g. 1 ; Fnxdtra,
vol i., p. 48.
SECOND SEAL.
87, [a.d. 119S.] Green: with discoloured varalsb. Im-
perfect ; app. by woven cord of green ;ind yellow taffeta,
and enclosed in a turned rim of wood.* 3} in. [Cott. ^
xvi. I.]
0. Differs from lir^t scat in arrangement of drapery ; in
shape of throne, of which each of the sides ends in a flcur-iic-
lis ; and in absence of the planta genista ; while the crescents
and estoiles are here replaced by a single crescent on tlie
r. b.. and a sun of .li-Ntcen rays on the I.
Legend as before.
B. Differs from the fir.it seal, by more spirited action of
horse ; by flat helmet on king's head ; while tJie shield is more
cun-cd. and bears three lions passant guardant in pale ; the
earliest appearance of the RoYAI, ARMS OF EnulaNU
Legend as before.
88. [a. I). 1 198.] Light green : flaked away, the edges en-
tirely wanting ; apjx by closely woven bobbin of green and
while coloured taffeta. [HarL ch. 43 C. 31.]
89, 90. Sulph. casts of two different impressions. [D. C,
A. 36. 37 ; 38. 39]
Sandford, Cih. tHit., pi. 55, f. 2: B. M. Photogr. 955. ""■ 4. S i
Ti'/for, pi. iii, f. 3 (ihe description of legend erroneous). For nolct on
figured ttuffs with which the seals are iipjieiided, see Leopold l>clial«^
"Notice surlcs ailach«s d'un Sccuu de Kicliard Caur-^e-Lion," iiv ihc
BuiUttH McnumtHiat, I'aris, iS54.
* This charier conlnins the following notice of the reason for the adop-
tioD of a second type of Mai :
" Datum apud Chinon per niAnuin W, F.I^cnsis Episcopi, Canccllarii
osiri, xii die Deccmbris, nnno regni nosin setto. Is erst tenor cirte
iiostn.
nosiic in primo sigillo nosiro quod, quia aUqtumdo jienlitum fuit el, dum
cipli csscmu!! in /Uemannin, in aliena potcslntecon»litutiin),iiiutaiumcn-''
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
15
JOHN. A.D. II99-121&
9L (a-D. 1 3oa] While : varnished of a light brown colour ;
edges wanting. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 7.]
0. King enthroned ; open crown ; sword, and orb ensigned
with utnaoicntal cross ; draped with loose dress and girdle ;
throne with cushion and footboard.
q* lOHANNCS : Dei ' QRAICIIA ^ REX : ANGLIE : DOMINV8:
HIBCRNie.
R. King on a horse to the r. ; hauberk of mail, with surcoat,
flat helmet, broad sword, goad xpear, and shield of arms of
Esr.LAND suspended close to his body,
^IOH-3: ! DVX : NORMANNIg 7 CT ; AQVtTANNie I: CT:! COMES
ANDEGCAVt£].
92. [A.D. I205-] Green: the edges entirely destnaycd;
appt by a woven ribbon of thread of various colours. [HarL
ch. 43 C. 34-]
93. [a,D. 1206.] Greenish- brown : wanting at edges and
base ; app. by plaited cord or flat hollow bobbin of bluish-
Krcen thread. (CotL ch. viii. 25.]
94. [a-D. 1208.) Greenish-brown: varnished; very impci^
feet; appi. by plaited cord of flat hollow bobbin, in a pattern
of dievrons. [Add. ch. Cioi^]!
95. [a.d. 1215.] White: belongs to, but detached from
[Add. MS. 4838.]
96. [A.t>. 1315.] Burnt, and almost indistinguishable.
[Cott ch. xiii. 310.]
97. Dark green : imperfect in parts, and the surface flaked
away, [xxxix. 12.]
96, 99. Sulph. casts from two ditTercnt impressions. [D. C,
A. 4^ 4> ; 42. 43-]
Sandford, Gen. Hiti^ pL 56, f. i ; Tritcr, pL iv, E 1 ; Hcwiti, Ane,
Arm., vol. L, p. 128 (Kei-. only) ( B. At. Pkategr. pL 956 ; Fadrrs,
VuL i., p. &{.
HENRY UL A.a 1216-1273.
FIRST SEAL.
100. [A.D. 1243.1 Green: 6ne and perfect impression;
app. by green and red bobbin, and enclosed in turned rim
of wood. 3t in. [Cott. ch. xi. 53.]
0. King enthroned ; cimoly fitting tunic with embroidered
edges, loose over-dress, short sleeves, oi>en throat, flowing
skirts gathered up by a belt, the end of which hangs down
|6
CATALOGUE OV SEALS.
in front In r. h. a long s«'ord, held nearly erect ; in 1. h. an
orb, ensiled with a cross, on staff of considerable length,
adorned with foliated ornaments. Throne elaborate!)' carved
with two Jeopards' heads in circular countersunk niches,
foliage, and two wyvctns' heads beneath cushion, nhich is
represented by lozcngc-work having in each interstice a small
auatrcfoil, and footboard. The feet rest on two small lions,
tnc dexter, dormant ; the sinister, couchant, guardanL
GRATIA : RCX ; ANQLIC i D0MINV8
HYBCRNIC.
U, King on a horse to the r. Hauberk of chain-mail,
surcoat, helmet surmounted by open crown of three joints,
with rowcl-spur, broad-sword in r. h. ; in 1. h., suspended by
an embroidered strap, a shield of anns of England.
Ilorsctrappings: headgear, breast-band, saddle, and crossed
girths.
NORMANNIE : CT : AQVITANIC . COMES .
ANOEOAVIE.
^ HENRICVS : D€l
^ HENRICVS : DVX
lOL [A.D. 1226.] Green: spotted; app. by a thread tape
of faded colours. (Harl. ch. 84 C. 8.]
103. [A.D. 1228.1 White : app. by four strings of coloured
silk plaited together; a very small fragment. [Add. ch.
103. [A.D. 1228.1 Green: a fr^ment of the centre only;
apjx by a hollow bobbin of green taffeta. [Add. ch. 161185.]
104. [\.V. 123a] Green: a fine impression; appi, by a
bobbin of red taffeta. [HarL ch. 43 C. 38.]
105. [A.D. 123L] Green : injured by fire ; app, by taffeta
bobbin of faded colour. [Add. ch. 920.]
106. [A.U. 1232.] Pale green: a fragment of the centre
only. [Add. ch. 7912.]
107. [a.d. 1233.] Green: varnished; flaked away and
imperfect ; app. by faded red bobbin. [Harl. ch. 83 C. 1 1.]
108. [a.D. 1236.] Green: varnished; a fragment of the
centre only ; app. by faded red bobbin. [Add. ch. l S.Ogs.]
109. [a.d. 124.6.] Dark green: cracked; app. by red and
yellow bobbin. [Add. ch. 21, 1961]
HO. [a.D. 1248.] Green : left hand portion wanting ;
app. by woven bobbin of red and green taffeta. [Add. cl;.
25.927]
111. [a.d, 1255,] Green: imperfect; app. by red and
yellow bobbin. [Toph, ch. 8.]
SEALS OP SOVEREIGNS.
'7
112. [a. n. 1257.] Brownish-green: imperfect; app. by
plaited cord of red and green silk. [VVol. ch. $, St.]
113. fA.n. 1259.] Uncolourcd : imperfect ; app. by strip*
label. [Add. ch. 11,299.]
U4. Green: imperfect; app. by bobbin of faded colour.
[xxxvL 13.]
116. Dark green : a fine impression ; bobbin cot away,
[xxxix. 13.]
IIA. Green, varnished : bobbin cut away, [xxxix. 14.]
117. Sulph. casts, one of two impressions. [D. C, A. 44,
45 ; 46. 47- J
Speed, //(>/.. p. s 14 1 Swdford, GfM. HUt., p. 0, fig. z : 7>(!w,
pi. iv, fig. 1 : B. At, Pkotegr^ pi. 9^6, fil 3, 4 ; Ftedtra, p. US : UmUns,
Ctneal. Com. Fland., p], 13.
SECOND SEAL.
118. Sulph. casts, from mould in the Dept. of Antiquities.
3J in, [li.. 18, 19.]
p. King enthroned, loose dress, and cloak fastened on breast
In front by large quatrcfoil-shapcd brooch- In r. h.. extended,
a sceptre, with flcury summit, above which a cross. In 1. h.,
which rests on the knee, a similar statf, on the top a bird.
Throne of simple design, with cu-ihion, and front of scat
cmbcllUhed with small diapered work ; the feet rest on foot-
board, and there is a small lion couchant betw. the feet.
$ HENRICVS : DCI i ORACIA : R€X : ANGLIC : DOMINVS : HYBERNIE.
It. King as Duke of Normandy, in armour, on a horse
ffallopitip; to r„ with shirt of mail, or hauberk, surcoat, flat
nclmct with vizor down, long sword, and shield of arms of
Ekgland, seen in perspective, half only of the charges
visible.
i^ HENRICVS
DVX : NORMANNIE : CT : AQVI
QAVte.
TWs seal docs not appear to have ever been published or
engraved. From the smallness of its dimensions it has been
doubted whether it should be classed among the great se^ls
of Sovereigns. But the slj'lc of the legend coincides exactly
with that on the great seal of King John, and on the first
great seal of Henry III. The work of the seal is very fine,
and quite equal in point of art to the great seal* mentioned
above. The seal dcMrribcii in Douct D'Arcq's ColUdum de
Saaujt, No. 10,013, •'' f^""" i^>^ type, with legend altered
under the circumstanced pointed out on p 18.
IS
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
THIRD SEAL.*
119. Green: fine impression ; appt by platted cords of red
and green silk ; enclosed in turned rim of stained wood. 3).
[xxxtv. 4.]
0. Diflfers from preceding (first) seal by iLs greater elabora-
tion, and by the employment of additional details. The
king's hiir is longer and fulk-r; the plain throne is here for
the first time mnung the (^roat seals expanded into a gothic
structure, with richly carved Norman tnicery. front, sides, and
back being embellished with arcadings, floreatcd pinnacles,
and crockets ; the orb smaller, and not so ornately foliated.
The lions arc couchant guardant, and to them arc added two
others, leaping up at sides of tabernacle work. The sword
of first type is here rL-plactd by the sceptre. This constitutes
a vcr>' notable alteration, and is believed to typify the cessation
of the war with France.t
>£< HCNRICU3: 0€l : QRACtA : RCX: AN0L1E t DOMINVS HYBERNIfi
DUX AQVITANNIC.
R. DifTers not very much from first seal, except in general
treatment, whicl) has details in better proportion. Rowel-
spur .ibandoncd for plain pryck-spur. and crescent commen-
cing legend exchanged both here and on the obv. for cross.
Legend as on obv.
lao. A.D. 1363 [3.] Uncolourcd: edges broken away.
[Add. ch. 11,298.]
121. Ja.I). 1265.] Green: centre only: app. by plaited
coriU of red and green silJc, [Cott, ch. xi. 18.]
122. [a-D. 1266.] Green: flaked and varnished; fragment
* Sy B treaty, date vb May, A.n. ii;9, Henry til. rraouDccdio Trance
hi« riehi " en U duchc ct ca lotc la tcre dc Normanilic ct en In conte ct
en tote U tcre de Anjou," etc, (Rymcr, F<rdera, vol. t., p, 383, col. 1.)
CoaMqucntly a c1uid|^ in ihu Kryol style of ihe lei;i;nd on the ere.-tt leal
was Impcrauve. Thw new type of grtit seal wns, no doubt, prtijared
very (hortly after thit evert .
t Tbe rollowing rcraes are interesting as fixing the dale of the makiog
of this leal :
" Em M.CC.LI-X. ulinam coDCordia felix
Andcgavis, Pktsvis, Netisiria, renia relicia
Aniflorum, dsmur libi, France! SigilU novantur,
Nuinina tollunttir, fugii cnsis, iccptia gcruniur."
Speed (p, J47) trantLites thus : —
" M.CC.I.I X. Cod grant firrae peace thou fix.
I'oictou, Ansiou, Norman*, to France ran|;e yon.
New sealn ;itc made, old Style* furMken,
DowD Laid llie lllnde, Sccpicts up taken. *
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
19
of centre only ; app. by plaited cords of red and green silk.
fCott. ch. xi. IS-]
133. [a.D. 1267.] Green: only a very small fragment of
centre ; app. by plaited cords of red and green silk. [Add.
cH. IS.773]
124. f\.ti. 1 268.] Wliitc : the centre only ; app. by plaited
cords ol^rcd and (p-ccn silk. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 41.J
125. fA,D. 1268.] Green: fragment of centre only; app.
by plaited cords of red and green silk. [Add. ch. 12,632,]
126. [.\.X>. 1270] White: the centre only ; app. by strip
label. [Add. ch. iy.828,]
127. [a.D. 1271-] Dark green : app. by a plaited cord of
rc»l silk. Orij^nally a fine impression, now imperfect and
much injured, [Slowe MSS. FHxton Charters,]
128. \\'hite: edges broken, [xxxix. 1$-]
129. 130. SuljA. casts. [D. C, A. 48, 49 ; 50.]
Suodftwd, (Sen. /fi'si. pi- 56, f. 3, pp. 87-90 ; Tr/it»; pi. iv, f. J ; i?. Jl/".
Pkotfigr., pi 9S6, ff. J, 6.
SMALL SEAL.
131, D.it: "in castrts apud Benaug." [Benauge in AquI*
nine] I Nov., jSth year. fA.D. 1253.] Green; edges
destroyed ; app. by plaited cord of green and white thread.
2} in. [Hari. ch. 43 C. jgt]
0. King on a horse to the right ; resembling in execution
and character the design of oh', of first great seal. Legend
wanting.
K. Shield of arms of EngLjV;^ D ; resembles in many points
that of Prince Edward's seal ; see further on.
...EC,...
SDWABD I. A.D. 1272-1307.
132. Green : fine impression, almost perfect ; app. by
green and red silk cord. 4 in. [xliii. 142.]
0. King enthroned in majesty ; open crown of three points
Beury, sceptre cnsigncd with dove and branch, and olfv. sur-
mounted with long cross. Throne of elaborate tabernacle
work, with back, rising sides, and front pieces adorned with
arcading. Foot-board, or corbel, ornamented with foliage and
rings or annulets. Under foot, two small lions couchant
(^uurdant ; and, at each side of throne, lion leaping up tonard-s
the king.
ill iOWARDVS '■ DCI : QRACIA : R6X : ANQLIE 1 OOMINVS
HVBERNIE ^ DVX : AQVtTANIE.
C 1
20
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. King on a horse to the right, in hauberk of chain-mail,
with crown, surcoat. «pur. broad-sword elevated, and shield
of arm* of Jvngi.ank. The Kirdinj^s of neck and flank of
horse charged with aame arms reversed.
Legend as on obtK. but with substitution of contraction dRs.
133. [A.a 1276. White; small fragment of centre only.
[liarl. ch. 43 C. so.
134. [a.D. 1276.] Green: fine and perfect impression;
sltglitl)' bent ; aj>p. hy plaited cord of green and red silk, and
enclosed in turned rim of wood. [Cott. ch. xv. la]
136. [A.a I2;7.] White: fragment of centre only. [Add
ch. 17,118.]
136. [a.d. 1285.] Dark green: fine tinpres.-tion ; anp^ by
plaited cord of red and green silk. [Harl. di. 43 C. 52.J
137. [a.1>. 1285.] White; varnished; edges destroyed.
[Add. ch. 988.]
138. 1a.i\ 1291.] Uncoloured: fine impresaon, not quite
perfect. [Add. cli. 11,301.]
139. [a.D, 1293.] Green; varnished; fine impression,
flaked ill parts, and the edges imperfect ; app. by plaited
cord of faded red silk. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 2.]
140. [a.o. 1293.] Green; imperfect in upper p-irt ; .ipp.
by plaited cord of red and green silk. [Add. di. 6337.]
141. rA.D, I3g6.] White: small fragment only of upper
pait. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 4.]
143. [a.D. 1300.] Green; fine impression, imperfect ; app,
by plaited cord of coloured silk. [HarL. ch. 43 D. 6.]
143. [a.d. 1305.] White: varnished Uyht brown; fine, but
edge entirely gone. [U F. C. xxix. 7.]
144. Green : fine impression ; originally app. by green and
red silk cord. [xx.tix. 17.]
146. Sulph. casts of good impression. [D. C. A. 53, 54.]
Urcdius. CfWAi/. Com. Ftand., pi. 14: Sanilford, Cm. Hhi.,p. iio;
Waillr, EUnuHtt, pi. S, f. I i Trtivr, pi. v, f. i 1 B. At. Photcgr., pi.
9i7,ff. 1,2. i-lc.
SMALL SEAL.
146. [a.I). 1301.] Bronze green : fragment of a small seal ;
fine workmanship. [Add. ch, 19.302.]
p. The king in hauberk of chain-mail, with sureoat and
anns, riding on a horse to the right
Legend destroyetl.
It. A shield of arms of England. *
Legend dcslro)'cd.
SEALS OK SOVEREIGNS.
31
EDWARD II. A.D. 130?-132;.
147. [A-D. 1310.] Dark green: imperfect; app. by plaited
3rd t*f red And green silk. 4 in. [Add. ch. 10,644.]
0. and K. Edward II., throughout his rciRn employed the
matrix of the i;a-at seal of his father Edward I., as dcscrilwd
»bovc. All addition was, however, made on the obv., by
placini^ in the field two small castles, one on e:ich side of
throne, just above the Uons. These were evidently so used
in reference to the armorial bearings of his mother. Queen
Eleanor of CASTILE.
14B. [A.D. 1310.] Dark green: originally fine impression,
but edges now chipped ; app. by pUited cord of red and
green silk. [Harl. eli. 83 C. U.]
149. [a.I>. ijm.] White: e<fge3 injured. The fragment
formerly marked xxxv. 19 L w.ts .it one time broken off
from Uiis. It is now Joined again. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 18 ; and
XXXV. 19 L.]
IBO. [A.D. '316.] Green; injured by fire; app. by cords
of faded colour. [Cott. ch. vii. 10.]
IBl. tA.Ii. 1322.J Green: edges entirely destroyed ; app.
\yy phiitcd cord of red and green silk. [Wol. ch. 4, 59.]
152. [A.D. 1322.J White: the centre only. [Harl. ch. 43
D. 2t.]
153. [a.I), 1323.] Green: the centre only, flaked and faded;
app. by plaited cord of red and green silk. [Marl. ch. 43
D. 22.]
164. [A-D. 1323.] Green: fine impression ; app. by plaited
cord of red and green silk. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 2.\.\
165. [a.u. 1323.] Green: app. as l>efore. [HarLch. 51 H. 2.]
156. [A.D. 1335.] Green: centre only; app. as before.
[Harl. ch. 43 D. 25.]
157. Green : fine impresskm, detached ; app. by sTIlc cord
as before, [xxxiv. 5.]
158. Transparent, uncoloured. [xxxix, 18.)
159. Sulph. casts. [D. C, A. 60. 61.]
Sandibrd. Gtu. lUu^ p. iit ; WnilV, EUtntntt, pi. S, fi%. 2; Tritor
pL », f. 3 ; B. M. Pk»l»p^ pL 957, liip. 3, 4.
EDWARD in. A.D. l337-"377-
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1327 (Jan. to Oct),
160. Sulph. casts from tlic mould in the Dcpt of Antiqui-
ties. 4 in. [11. 20, 21.]
32
CATALOGUF. OF SEALS.
(>, and R. This seal is from the matrix formerly used bj
Edward I., to which Edward II. ndded a castlu on CAch sidel
of the king, and to whicli Kdward III. now added a small
fletir-dc-li.t above each c-istlc. Used from commencement of
reign lo 4 Oct. A.D, 1327, ace. to Prof. Willis in Arch. JoHnt.
ii., 14.
A At, FMalagr., pi. 957, figs. s. «■
SECOND SEAL. a.d, I3=7~i33&
161. [A. D. 1331.] Dark green: fine impression; app. by
cord!) of red and green silk. ^\ in. [CotL ch. xi. 55.]
p. King, with crown flcury, sceptre, and mound, habited in
loose robe, .seated on throne which h.is four pinn.iclci :tnd a
high b.'ick terminating upwards in carved ogee arch. Under
foot, two lions giiardant. On each side in the field a flcur-dc-Its.
€OWARDVa ! D€l : ORACIA : REX : ANGLIC : DN8 :[HYB€iRNie:
DVX:AgVtTANie:
H- King in coat of mail and stircoat. with helmet crowned,
a shield of arms of England — three lions [>.i!isant guardant in
pale — and sword chained to the waist and held over the head,
on a horse gallopinK to the r., with flowing caparisons on
which arc the arms as before.
Legend as on obv.
162. [a.d. 1327.] Dark green: fine impression; app, by
plaited cords of red and green silk. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 28.]
X63. [A.D. 1328.] White. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 13.]
164. [a.d. 1328.] Dark green: imperfect; app. by plaited
cords of red and green silk. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 29.]
166. [a.D. 1329] Pale green: surface discoloured; imper*
feet ; app. by plaited cord of red and green silk. [HarL ch,
43 D. 14.]
166. [a.I). 1331.] Green: fine, but imperfect; app. by
plaited cord of red and green silk. [H.irl. ch. 83 C. 13.]
167. [a.D. 1331.] Green : fragment of the centre ; app. by
plaited cord of red and green silk. [WoL ch. j, i,]
168. [A.D. 1331.] Transparent and u n colon red : fine im-
pression, but c<lgc chipped. [Add. ch. 11,305.]
169. [A.D. 1332.] White: varnished; very imperfect, the
centre only. [Add. ch. 17,122.]
170. [A.D. 1333J llafk green: fine impression; app. by
plaited cord of red and green silk. [Eg. ch. 401.]
171. [a.d. 1334.] Dark green: fine, but edge imperfect;
app by plaited cord of red and green silk, [Wol. ch. j, 20.]
SEAI^ OF SOVEREICNS.
aj
173. [a.D. 1334.] Dark Krccn; fine impresMon ; app. by
plAi'tud cord of red and ^rccn ^Ik. [Harl. ch. 43 D. 31.]
173, [a.D. 1335.] Wliitc: imperfect imprcssion. [Add ch.
dois.)
174. [\.Xi. 1335.] White: rragnicnt of centre oply llaked.
[Add. ch. 72 ix]
176.
grct
176. White : fragment of centre only, stained and wormed,
[xxxvi. 2.]
177. White : fragmentary impres^on, stained, [xxxvi.
213.]
176. Sulph. casts of onginat impression in Cott ch. xi. 55.
No. 161. [U. C, A. 62. 63.J
SwKlford, G*n. ffM., p. ny : Trtt»r, pL il1 ; f. JV. Pkot^. pL 9jfi)
ft i,x
176. [a.D. 1 336.] Green : app. by plaited cord of red and
ccn silk. [Had ch. 43 D. 33.]
THIRD SEAL. A.D. I338-I34a
179. {A.D. 1338.] Dark green: upper parts of right and
left sides wanting ; app. by yellow and faded red cords*
encloMtl in turned rim of wood. [Cott. ch. xL 61.]
0. Resembles the ebv. of previous type, with slight diffcr-
icnccfl ; sceptre topped by bird, orb by cros*. Lions under
ffoot larger, and corlicl of plinth at base of throne neplnced by
indistinct foliage. Bctw. necks of lions a very small ciuatrc*
foil, probably engraver's mark. In place of fleurs-de-lis in
field, on each side of throne three Hons passant guardant in
pale, in .illusion to arms of KnGLand: this seal being used
as X seal of absence for English affairs during the king's visit
to Flanders.
lEOWARDVS : D€l : ORACIA : RCX J ANGLIC : D0MIHV3 1 HI8:enNI€ :
eT!CKVX:A;<3VITANIC€).
U. Resembles rev. of previous l>'p(^ but figures of king
and horse somewhat bolder and laigcr.
lEOWAROVS : OEI : ORtACIA : RCX : ANOLIC : 0N3 : HIBCRJNIC -. OVX :
AQVITANie.
160. White: centre only. 2|- X 3-iV '"• [xxxvi. 14,]
Sond/onS, Gin. Hitt,, p. ui \ TriMr, pL vi, f. 3.
FOURTH SEAL. 8 Feb.— 20 June, 1340.
18L Brown pUstcr. 4{ in. [xliii. 3t.]
f). King, crowned, with loose dress, holding short sccplre
and orbv seated under carved Gothic canopy, cmbnttlcd at top
34
CATALOGirc OF SEALS.
and with pitiriiiclcci tcnvcr on each dde, from which project a
bracket and huok supporting shield of amis : — Quarterly
KUANCE (scm6) and KsglaND. On either side of king's feet
a lion sejant puardant, the tail, which is very long, recurved
bctw. hind lejjs and brought down to base. Back-ground
diai>cred vorj' faintly.
€0WA:RDVS : D€l : ORJACIA : «€X : FRANCCI6 : iTT : ANOLIC : ONS t
HYBERNie : CT : OVX : AQUITANIC).
182. Sulph. cast. 4} in. (liii. 2.]
U. Kinc in annour. with flowing surcoat, shield of arms of
Franck (three fleurs-de-lis), and England, quarterly, helmet,
crest of Enulani), and sword. Monte galloping to the r.,
armorially caparisoned, tail up, no reins, loo-se bit or bridle
hanging from the mouth. Backgrouod diapered with small
fleurs-de-lis.
eCKWMRDVS : DCI : ORAQIA : R€X i FRANCIC i £T : ANQLIC : DRS t
HYe€RNt€:€T:
Tr/ffr, Suaux dt Franu, pi. i*, f. i.
FIFTH SEAL. [a.d. 1340-1347 (?)■]
183. Plaster casts ; white. 4^- in. [xxxvii. 43, 44.]
p. Closely resembles obv. of sixth seal, but platform of
throne docs not extend so far, and surmounting the canopies
on which the shields arc placed, arc two half length small
figures of men at arms on battlements,
A CDWAROVS : D€l :ORACIA: R}eX I FRANCIE: : CT : ANGLIC:
€rr; DOMIJNtVS : H]IB6R[NI€
Before €T a full face head with long hair.
B. Resembles obv. of uxth seal, tlie field and caparisons^
somewhat diflcrcntly treated.
[€DWAR:DV8 : DEI : GRACItA ^: REX : FCftlANCJC : CT : ANQLIIE : ^i
-OOMINVS^HI&ERNtE}.
[The legend is preceded by a hand of blessing issiu'ng from
clouds.]
184. Yellow wax ; upper part only. 3 x 2J in. [xxxix.
2L]
►I» EDWA BERNIE
E0WAR0V8 NIC.
185. Sulph. casts, [li. 22, 23.]
Arth. "Jotirn. viiL 246 ; xxjd. 1 B. M. Ph^legr. pL 959, fig. 1, 2.
SIXTH SEAL. A.D. 1340-1373.
186. Greco : fine, sh.aip impression, showing position of
pins used to steady matrix when making waxen impression,
SEALS OF SOVKREIGMS.
2S
orig, app, by four ycllowish-grecn and pink cords of plated
silk. 4i in. [x.\xvi. 4.]
0. King enthroned, with crown flcury of five points, scc[>trc
and mound surmountod by cross fleury ; at sides two lions
sejant ^uardant, tails nxurvcd over backs. Above, richly carved
gothic Irijik- ainopy ; central architecture, lemiinating in hex-
agoniil turret, embattled and enriched with two flying but-
tresses ; each of side canopies with crockctcd pinnacle. At
sides, tabernacle work with arch of five cusps, and beneath,
suspended by the strap from 3 hook, a shield of anns :
Quarterly, FkanCE (jvw/) and England. Over battlements
on each »ide a w.itchman, with folded amis, leaning fonvards.
9 €DWARDVS Dei GflATIA REX FRANCtC ET ANGLIC CT
DOMINV8 HIBEflNie.
In the legend, a fleur-de-lis between four small roses in
[Ipltirc on each side of the cross ; two small roses as a colon
between the words, and between Fraacie and et a full-face
heat) with long hair at the »ide&
U. King on a horse, in mail armour and flowing surcoat,
over which a tabard of royal arms, with helmet surmounted
by cap, on which the royal crest : a lion statant guardant,
tail flcury. In r. h. a sword, held aloft, chained to neck ; in
the 1. h. the reins and shield of arms, as before. Hor^c
galloping on wavy ground to r. ; housingit charged with arms
an above.
CDWAROVa OCI ORACIA R€X FRANCIE £T ANQLIC CT
DOMINV3 HIB6RNIC.
The legend is preceded by a hand of blessing bsuing from
clouds, and has two small roses between tlie words,
187. tA.a 1340.] White: centre only. [L. F. C. xv. 6.]
1B8. [A.D. 1341.] Dark green: fine impression, lower part
and edge destroyed ; app. by plaited cord of red and green
stufl". [Cott. di. xvii. 1 3.]
189. [A-D. I34I-] White: small fragment, showing head
and shield of king. [U F. C. xiv. 28.]
100. [A.D. 1344-1 White: very imperfect and indistinct
(Add. ch. 21.193,]
19L [A-D. I344-J Uncolourcd : centre portion only.
rAdd.ch.iJ,306.J
192. 1A.D. 1347.] White: good imprcs^on; wax very
soft. [Add. ch, 7^483]
193. f\.D. 1347.J Dark green: upper part imperfect;
app. by cord of red and yellow stulT. [Harl- ch. S3 H. 6.]
»6
CATAUXJUE OF SEALS.
194. [A.D. 1348-]
two closely ^vovcn
[CotL ch. xvil 7.]
195. [A.D. 134S.]
ch. 43 U 4S-]
196. [A-D. 1351.]
43 D. 4-]
197. [A.D. 1351.]
[Harl. cb. 75 E. 9.]
198. lA.l). 1353]
D. 49]
199. [A.D. 1 35 J.]
200. [a.d. 1354.]
Dark green: fine impression; app. by
cords of red and green silk plaited.
White: imperfect and indistinct [IlarL
White : edge destroyed. [Harl. ch.
\\1iilc : central part only, Indistinct.
White ; very imperfect. [Harl. ch. 43
White : much defaced. [WoL ch. 6. 31.]
Grccnish-brown : cracked and imper-
fect ; app. by plaited cords of purple and red silk. [liarl.
ch. 75 E. 8.]
WHiitc: veiy imperfect and indistinct
White : centre part only. [Add. ch.
201 [A.D. 1355-1
(Harl. ch. 43. D. 50.]
302. [A.D. 13€o.l
24, 321.]
203. [a.D. 136a] White: edge imperfect, details indis-
tinct. [Add. ch. 17,123.]
204. [a.P. 1369.] White: fr^mcnt of upper and middle
portion only. [Cott. ch. xi. 12.]
205. [a.d. 1372.] Dark brown: good impression, but im*
perfect ; app. by plaited silk cord. [L. F. C. xxiv. 3.]
206. [a.D. 1372.] Dark green : very imiicrfcct ; appt by
plaited cords of purple and white .lilk. [Colt ch. xv. i.J
207. Dark green : originally line impression, but edges
now imperfect [xxxix. 2<x]
208. Uncoloured: fine impression, but a little chipped in
places, [xxxix. 19.]
209. Sulph. casts, from chipped imprcssioa [D. C, A. 64,
65.]
Sandford, £^. //w/.p; 134: 7>/»tf»',pl.vti,f, 1 ; S. Af. PAi^t/vr. nl. qs9,
^ 3i 4 > Ryiucr, fadtra, lii. 597 ; Urcdiiu, Gmtal. C«m. FluaJ., iiL 461
SEVENTH SEAL. A.D. 1 360-1 377.
2X0. Dark green: a fine impression, edge cliippcd,
detuchcd ; formerly app. by four plaited cords, purple and
yellow. 4i in. [xxxvi. 3.]
0. Gothic compartment bctw. two side niches. In centre,
under carved canopy, in which arc the Virgin and Child, the
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
27
king, crowned, holding sceptre and oib, on carved pedestal,
betw. tv-o lions sejant In small side-niches, over lions, t«'o
figures ; on r. h. the Virjiin and Child,, on the 1. h. St George,
with his shield. In each of large canofned niches at sides,
a branching tree, over which is slung the strap of a shield
of arms ; (Juartctly, France (scmc) and ENfiUVND; at foot
of tree a grcj'hound. Oulsidc these, two small niches, in
each of which a man-at-arms in armour, three-quarters length.
[In the exergue an angel supporting corbel of the pedestal.]
EDWARDUS I OE[l 1 QRACIA REX 1 ANQLIE : DNS : HIBERNIE : £T:
ACQUITANNIE:
R. King in coat of mail and heraldic surcoat, with chained
broad sword held alof^ crest on helmet and cap, a lion
statant guardant, crowned. In his I. h. a shield of arms as
above. Horse galloping to the r., with heraldic housings and
plume. With carved and cuHjied gothic engrailed bonier of
twenty-four cusps. In cuspcd space by hilt of sword a small
oak-leaf.
Legend as before;
311. rA.IX 1360.] Uncolourcd : fine and nearly perfect
Impression. [Add. ch. 11.309.]
212. [a.d. 1362.] Green: fine impression, edge injured;
api). by woven cords of green and jiurple !^trands of thread.
[Si. ch. xxxii. 12.]
213. [a.D. 1363.] Dark green : fine impression, edge im-
perfect ; app. by plaited cords of blue and yellow thread.
[Harl. ch. in C. 13.]
214. [a.D. 1 363,] Uncolourcd : fine impression, edge
impcrftct. [Harl. ch. 51 H. II.]
216. [A.D. 1363.] Green: imperfect impression ; app. by
platted cords of red and blue threads. [Harl. ch. 51 H. 13.]
216. [a-Dl 1365.] White: indistinct fragment of centre.
[Harl. ch. lit B. 53.]
217. [A.D. 136&] White: fragmentary, very indistinct
[Harl. ch. 43 E- ij
218. [.\.D. 1368.] Brownish-green: fragment only of
centre ; appi 1:^ plaited coixls of green and purple silk.
[WoJ. ch. 4, s8.]
219. [a.d. 1368.1 White; varnished brown ; very imperfect
fragment only. [Ilarl. ch. 43 E. 3.]
220. [a.D. 1369.] White: very indistinct and imperfect
[IlarL ch. 43 E- 5)
38
CATALOGUE OV SEALS.
221. [a.D. 1366-1375-1 Dark green: chip[>c(]. and cdgC'
of left-hand »idc broken away; app. by plaited cordi> of rcdj
and green sluff. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 16.]
222. [A.D. 1377.] White: edge and legend wanting.
[Add. civ 16,833.]
223. White : edge imperfect, originally fine imprcs^on.
[xxxix. 22.]
Rynicr, Fadera, vol iu., 667 [ S. if. Pkologr. pi. 959, ff. S, ft.
EIGHTH SEAL. [a.D. 1372-1377.]
224. Green: edge chipped. ^\ in. [xlv. 12.] This is
the seventh seal with the legend altered on obv. and rev.
to:—
EDWAnoUS : DEI : GRATIA : REX : FRANCIE i ET ANOLIE : ET :
DNS : HI6ERNIE.
S2&. rA.D. 1374.1 White: very imperfect and indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 83 C. 15.]
226. [a.d. 1374.] \Vhitc: indistinct; edge entirely des-
troyed. [Harl. ch. 43 C. (>.\
227. [a.u. 1375.] Green: the side wanting; appi by
cord.s of red and green silk. [Harl. ch. 43 I^ 7.]
228. r.\.D, 1375.] White: corroded and imijcrfect. [Add.
ch. 5155.]
329. [a,D. 1376.] While: fragmentary impression of the'
centre only. [Add. ch. 26,939.]
230. [a.d. 1 377.] Dark fjrccn : fair impression, edge
injured ; app. by plaited cords of red and white silk, [Harl.
ch. 75 E. 10.]
B. M. PkeUgr. pL 960, il^ 1, 3 ; Ar<h. Jaunt. voL ii
RICHARD n. A.D. 1 377-' 399-
FIRST SEAL.
331. Green : fine impression, cracked. Originally app. by'
strands of green silk, plaited. 4; in. [xxxv. 344.J
0. and B. From Uic same mntrix as the last seal of
I^dwnrd III., with substitution of the name RICARDUS for
E0WARDU3.
232. (a,D. 1379.1 Green : edge dcstioycd ; app. by plaited
cords of red and green ^ilk. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 23.]
233. [a.d. ijSa] White : central portion only. [Hart. ch.
43 E. 24.'!
234. [a.D. 1383.] White: fair impression; but edge des-
troyed. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 25.]
236. [a.i>. I3!i2.] White: fragmentary inipresston of
centre parts. [Add. ch. 26.942.]
236. [A.D. 1383.] Ilrownish-green : app. by cords of blue
and red silk. [Wol. ch. 11. 27,]
237. [a.d. 1384.] White: vciy indistinct fragment of
central portion. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 28.]
238. (A.D. 1 387.] Wliite : edges and both sides de-
itroyetl; indistinct. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 29.]
239. [a.I>. 1 39a} Wliite : central portion only, mucli ob-
literated. [Add. ch. 8485.]
240. [a.d. 139a] Dark green: edge partially destroyed;
app. by plaited cord and red green thread. [Add. ch.
12.641.)
241. [a.d. 1391.] White: very indistinct; upper part of
tJtbernacIe and head of king on vin'., and the head, body,
and shield of king on rvt'., alone remain. [Add. ch. 74O;]
242. [A.D. 1392.] White: edges imperfecL [Add. ch.
17,124.]
843. (a,D. 1 392.1 Brownish-green : fragment of middle
parts. [Add. ch. 14.966.]
244. (A.D. 1394.] Brownisli-green: imperfect; app. by
pblted cords of green silk. [L, F. C. xxW. 5.]
245. [a.d. I39S-] Wliitc: fine, but very imperfect impres-
sion. [Harl. eh. 43 E 33.]
246. [a.i>. 1397.] Uncolourcd: indistinct, but nearly per*
feet [Harl. ch. 43 E. 24.]
247. [a.D. 1 397.] Brownish-green : edges destroyed. [Add-
ch. 8401.]
248. White, [xliii. 147.]
249. ,Uncoloured : indi^itinct; edges imperfect, [xxxix.
23l
260. Dark green : fair impression, but right side and edge
wanting ; or^. app. by four plaited cords of red and purple
silk, [xxxvi. 15.]
291. Sulph. casts. [D. C, A. 78, 79.]
SaoilCinl, GtM. //it/., p. 190 ; Tr/sor. pi. vii.
JO
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SECOND SEAL.
253. Uncolourcd : very fine impression ; orig. app. by label.
4-1' io. fxxxviii. l86.]
0. and U. From matrix of sixth !;eal of Edkvard III., with
substitution of name RICAROUS for EDWARDUS.
Tr^sar, ]iL viii, f. i. Willis Matci tluit the matrix ofihis »cal was
appurcRtly u&cd hy the kint; for Frcoch Al&lrt.
HENRT nr. A.D. 1399-1413.
FIRST SEAL.
253. Uncoloured : fine impression, ong. app^ to a deed, (a.D.
1408) by broad label. 44^ in. [xxxviii. 187.]
0. and B. From the matrix of last seal of Edward III.,
which was adapted by Richard 11., and now again adapted
by Henry IV.. with substitution of name HENRICUS.
264. (A-D. 1400.] Brownbh-grcen : fragment of lower part.
[Add. ch. 8S53.]
265. [a.D. 1403.] White: small part of upper portion.
[Harl. ch. 83 C. 17.]
256. [A.D. 1404.] Dark brownish^rcen : cracked and very
imperfect ; .sides destroyed. [Add. ch. 6049.]
257. [A.D. I40(5J Wliite : partly obliterated ; edges
broken. [Add. ch. 6016.]
268. Sulph. casts. [D. C, A. 81, 82.]
SaiKirord, Cm. tfitt, p. 144 ; Tr^Mr, pL vili, f. 3.
SECOND SEAL.
259. [a.D. 1411.] Uncolourcd: fine imprc<i.<iion, app. by
label, and shewing the position of pins by which the two sides
of matrix were secured. 4-J- in. [Add. ch. II, 158.]
0. King crowned, and holding sceptre .ind orb surmounted
by a cross. Enthroned on carved scat with triple canopy and
plinth. Canopy has three niches, containing a half-length
ligure of the Virgin and Child, bctw. two saints, In panels of
pHnth three .ihieldtt of arms — l. A lion rampant, within a
border engrailed : DucilY OK Cornwai.!,. 2. Three feathers :
PrincipaliiT of WaLF-S. 3. Three garbs: C1IF.STER. On
each side of plinth, in place for legend, a Hon couchant guardant.
On each side of large central compiirtnicnt are three smaller
divisions of similar breadth, (i.) Canojiied niches, containing,
on the right, St. George, and king [St. Edmund] with scc(>tre ;
on the Icfl St. Michael, and king [Edward the Confessor]
with palm branch, (ii.) In canopied niches half-length figures
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
3'
o1 a man-at-arms with banner of anns : England ; and
England and France (three flcurs-Jo-lis) quarterly. Over
pinnacles two angels with shield of arms: Three crowm [ST.
Kdmunii]; and EpWAUD THE COSKESSOR. (iii.) Emblems
of the Four livangclists,
HENRICU3 D&l ORK REX ANQLIE ET FRANCIE ET ORS
HIBERNIE.
Between the words s colon of two small quatrcfoils united
b)' :tn S-shapcd scroll.
It. On ground diapered with foli^c, king in armour, bera!d[*
c;tUy ornamented with KOYAL ARMS, with chained sword,
helmet witli crest of ENGLAND, and shield of anna of Fkancb
and England as before, mounted on a horse gall<^ing to r.
cajMrisoncd hcraldically, and on head a crest of ^NGLAND.
Interior circle engrailed with carved gothic cusps.
Legend as in <^. with OOMINUS in full.
260. [a.p. 1413.] Green ; imperfect ; app, by plaited threads
of purple and white stuff. [Add. eh. 12,653.]
aeL lA-D. 1413.] White : L h. side imperfect [Hart. ch.
51 H. 7-1
Saiulfonl. Cftf. //itt..a. 339 ; Tr/sor, pL ix ; Wailljr, EUmentt, pL T,
yturH. Brit. Arckavt. AfSM. xicxtx., i$i.
HENRY T. A.D. 1413-1422.
FIRST SEAL.
No Impression of this seal can be with certainty attributed
to Henry V. For detaclied seals of this type, some of which
may have been used by tliis king, see Henry VI. FlRST
Seal.
SECOND SEAL.
362. [a.D. 1415.] White: fine impression; slightly chipped.
[L. F. C. xxix. 12]
The matrix of this seal Is that of Henry IV.'s second Great
Seal.
363. [A.D. 1415.] White: edge imperfect [Harl. ch. 51
H. S-J
264. [A.D. 1416.] White: small fragment of the central
portion, iMrtly obliterated. [Add. ch. 70991)
265. [a.D. 1422.] Green: originally fine impression, now
injured by fire ; app. by plaited cords of yellow and red silk.
[Add. ch. 15.239-]
Saodfbtd, Cen- lliit.. p. 145.
J3
CATALOGUE OF SKALS.
BEMRY VI. A.D. 1422-1461.
FIRST SEaL
206, [a.t>. 1431.] Dark green; fine impression, but im-
perfect. App. by plaited silk cords, purple and white. [Ilarl.
ch. SI H. 6]
Matrix as used by Henry IV. and Henry V. with addition
on rei'. of .1 sm.-ill quatrefoil tn space betw. two of the cusps
in h>wer part of field near hanging corner of the cajMrisons.
267. (A.D. 1432.] White: indistinct fragment of upper
part [Harl. cli. 43 E. 41.]
268. [a.d. 1436.] White: fine but imperfect impression.
[Harl. ch. 43 E. 42-J
369. [A.D, 1437.]
H, 9-]
270. [a.d. 1437.]
G. 28.]
271. [A.D. 1437.1
H. a,j
272. [a.d. 1439.1
[Harl. ch.43K.43-]
373. [A.D. 144a]
10,144-]
274. [A.D. 144 1.] White:
tt'anting. [Add. ch. 19,651.]
275. [A.D. 1442.] Dark green : well preserved.
5309.]
276
xxxil
277. [A.D.
ch. 22.<540.]
278. [a.d. 1446.]
xxvii. 29,]
279. [a.d. 1447.]
280. [A.D. 1447.]
176. rA.D. 1444.]
dl4.]
144&]
While: well preserved. [Harl. ch. 51
Rich yellow: imperfect, [HarL ch, 86
White: edge imperfect. [Harl. ch. 51
White : fine but imperfect imprcs-tion.
Green : very imperfect, [Add. cfa.
upper half of impression
[Add. ch.
White : lower part destroyed. [SI. ch.
Uncolourcd: very imperfect. [Add,
White : much obliterated. [L. F. C.
White : indistinct. [Add. ch. 16,15^]
White: very .small fragment of upper
portion, much obliterated. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 44.]
281, L\.D. 1447.] White: indistinct fragment of upper
part. [HarL ch. 84 C 2a]
282, [A.D. I1451.] Uncolourcd: very imperfect. [Add.
ch. 18,235.]
SEALS OP SOVEREIGNS.
33
383. [a.D. 1452.] White: upper half wanting. (Add. ch.
1 9.654-]
284. [a.D. 1453.] Green: partially injured ; app. by plaited
cord nf red and grcf'n silV, [Add. ch. t5,34a]
28K. [a.I>. 1458.] White: central portion only, very indis>
tinct [Add. ch. 8480.]
286. [a.1). 1458.] White: well preserved. [Add. ch.
15.207.]
487. Uncoloured; vcjy imperfect and indistinct. This
may be the seal of Henry IV., V. or VI. [SI. ch. xxxii.
50. B.)
288. Uncoldiired : edge of c^t'. chipped, but otherwise fine
ini press ioii. (Henry V. or VI.) [x\xix. 27.]
289. White : fair impression. (Henry V. or VI.) [xxxv. 6.]
290. Dark green : cracked, and edge imperfect ; originally
app, by plaited cords of red and green bilk. (Henry V. or VI.).
[xxxvi. 16.]
291. Uncolourcd; indislincl, and edge very imperfect.
(Henry V. or VI.) [xxxix. 25.]
, B. M. Pkitttigr. pi. 56a. ThU seal, uiih tw small ilifTcncncM En the
V/v., docK not appcAf 10 hare ever been engraved.
SECOND SEAL.
292. Sulph. casts, piii. 3. 4.]
Same as second seal of Henry IV.
THIRD SBAL {OF ABSENCE). A.n. 1423.
293. Plaster casts. Jl in. [Iiii. 34, 35]
t>. Half-length figure of king; full face; crowned with
open CKJwn of three points, holding in r. h, a sctplrc fleur-
dc-!tA^ : in 1. h. a sceptre somewhat shorter, topped with
" Hand of Justice." In fn>nl of kin^ a crenellated wall with
doorway formed of pointed arcli. At sides of doorway two
licms couchant. retjtiardant, addorsed, eacli holding a shield of
amis cnsigned with crown royal as before. Armorial bearings:
— Dexter. France (three fleurs-de-lis) ; SiniMer, FRANCE and
EN(;I-AND quarterly.
q* 81QI1LLV)M:RE0IVM: IN : AeSEINTiA: MAQNI:] OFtDINATVM.
B- Small round countcrseal. 1 \ in. diameter. An angel,
full face, wings elevated, holding two sceptres ; that in the
r. h, with flower ; that in the L h. with cross at top. and two
shields of arms as described I'or the oln/.
Uodci d'Arctj, No. io/Jl|3 : (tated 4t M«ntcs, Fet*. a,D. 1433,
D
34
CATALOGUE OF SEAIA
FOURTH SEAL. A.D. 1425.
294. Plaster casts. 3^. in. [Uij. 32. 33.]
0. Under Gothic canopy of three arches, which brcaW the
inner circle of legend, the king, wearing crown of three points
flcur)', and holding two sceirtrcs as described for preceding
sea) ; mantle looped over r. shoulder, and flat on brea.tt. He
is seated on a throne with claw feet, and terminal projections
of floral character, supporting crowned shields of arms as
described for preceding seal. Feet of king rest on two lions
couchant, reguardant. addorjed.
H€NRICV[S : DEI : ORtACIA : FRANCORVM : €T : ANGLIE : R£X.
This type resembles in some points of its design the last
seal of Henry VI. ; but is not so elaboialc.
B. Small round countcrscal li in, ; resembling that of pre-
ceding seal, but with different mcasurentcnt-s. .Arms of angel
more distinctly bent at elbows ; in base betw. the shields a
fleur-de-lis or flower of three leaves.
Dvuvt d'Arcxi, No. 10/141 ; dalcd at Piris, June, A.D. 1415.
FIFTH SEAL.
295. [a.D, 1425.1 Green : very much injured by pressure
and scraping, imperfect. 3^ in. [Add. ch. 1 1,547.]
0. Rider in armour on a horse galloping to r. Caparisons on
neck charged with fleurs-de-lis; in previous seals, these capari-
sons were charged with arms of England in corresponding
place.
Legend entirely obliterated.
H. Small round eounterseid, be.iring, within border charged
with fleurs-de-lis. apparently a shield of anus bctw. two smaller
shields. *.>{ which that on I- h. appears to be FkaNCK (semi.)
2Vg in. diam.
This is ihe aca] of Philip, Duke of Rurgundy, tCTnpoDtrily uiod as a
great seal ; Wailly, EUmtn/s de PaUegr. voL ii., pi. N, f. 3 ; Tr^tt^,
pi. XV, f. 3.
SIXTH SEAL.
296. [a.D. I43S-1 Uncolourcd : fragment only, without
legend. 3X3t'"- [A<W- ch. 11.847.]
R. King enthroned, in r. h. a sceptre, in I. h. the "hand of
mercy " on staff. At feet, on field line, two lions.
Legend doslroyed.
SEAI^ Ol- SOVERErr.NS.
35
B. Small round countcrscal, very indistinct Two angels
supporting shield of arms, «nsign«d wilh fleufdc-Iis. I^ in.
This type (which Is ih.li of a seal o( Al»cnce} does not spp«ar lo have
ever been fipitwl, Dooitt d'Arcq desrribc* a vuiant type of "seal of
abMacc^"iUL NiUUCf, February, 14:^114^3], No. 10^043.
SEVENTH SEAL.
297. [A-D. 1440.] Dark green ; cracked and imperfect ;
app. by strands of faded red and green silk. 3J. [CotL
ch. xii 72.]
0. Within a border, cuspcd with small ncur-dc-lis on each
point ; king enthroned, crowned, with crown of three points
flcury, and wcarii^ flowing drcsii. In r. h, a long sccptrc,
in I. h. the " hand of mercy " on staff. Feet rest on two
liorts couchant, reguardant, addorsed ; over head a triple gothic
canopy ; behind king a piece of tapcjitry. which fiaiigs down
and covers the scat of throne. Sides of throne terminate in
floral ornament supporting on each side a shield of anns
ensigncd with crotvn flcurj- ; D. [FRANCE] ; S. quarterly
Fka.nck [three fleurs-de-lis] and ENGLAND.
(HENRICU 1 8 ^ DEI = ORACIA : FRCAN ICORVM : (ET -. ANOLI] E 1 REX.
H- Small round countcrscal ; an angel, with nimbus and
flowing drapery, wings expanded, holding in r. h. the sliicid
of arms of Fraxce and behind it the sceptre i in 1. K the
nhield of arm-'i of Fkancb and England, behind it the hand
on staff, as in oHi. i^r 't*-
298. [A.D. 1436,] White: fragment only of portions of
body, right knee and right arm of king. 1 } in. [Add. ch.
131-J
309. Sulph. casts, from good impression, [liii. 5, 6l]
Sandfoid, (;<-M. Uiit., |x 146; ^. Af. Plu>0£r. pi. 963, ff. t, 2: Trisor,
Sceaux lie Krancc, pL xi, f. j. The lypc described by DouL't J'Afcij,
Nd> Io/h:. <l*t- Koucn, 3 Sept., a.D, 1430, it the lam? At this seal.
EDWARD IV.
FIRST SEAL. [A.tJ. 1461,]
300. [a. O. 1461.] White : I. h. side wanting. 4-f in. [Cott
ch. xvii 17.]
0. Copy of first seal employed by Edward [It. and adapted
by iDcceeding kings. Details of gothic architecture not so
fmcly designed, king's crown larger, arms of Franck altered
D 3
36
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
to three fl curs -de lis. and whole appearance of dengn inferior
both in conception and execution.
EDWARD^; DEI : ORACIA : REX : F{RANCIE : ET : ANOUE : CT
DNS: HIBERNIEJ
R. Within border, slightly cusped, the king on a horse, with
shirt of mail, surcoat, helmet cnsigncd with crest of ENGLAND,
sword held aloft in r. h., and shield of arms of France
(three flcuis-df-lis) and England, quarterly. Horse gallop-
ing to r. with caparisons^
[EOWARDUa : DEI : GRACIA : REX : FRANCtE : ET : 1 ANGL1E i
ET^ DNS : HIBER[NIEJ
This tenl h»s apparently never tiecn engraved, B. M. Pkol^^r. pi. 963,
ff. ;, 6; Ptolessoi' Willi;^ in Ar(b. Jnurm, ii., 14, refers to a specimen
at I'cmbroke, alM dated id the firsi yur of ihc king.
SECOND SEAL. A.D. 1461-1471.
301. White: fine impression, with edges chipped at base
4-1^ in. [xxxvi. i;.]
0. Imitation of desij^ of last seal of Edward lit. adapted
by succeeding kings. All details, however, somewhat modified.
Crown of kinjj larger, angel in corbel of footboard here
replaced by half-length figure, with wings and nimbus, holding
a cloth. Amis of Fkance here arc three fleurs-de-lis; and
instead of birds on trees above shicld.<i, a bunch of roses.
High turrets in two stories, substituted for canopies which
rest each on a trcfoilcd arch in earlier seal. These turrets
rise into annulus of legend and thus contract the space.
The guards at side also have turrctcd canoiiies in lieu of
pent -houses.
EDWARDUS : DEI -- GRACIA : REX : ANGLIE : ET : FRANCIE : ET i
DNS - HIB'NIE:
0. King on a horse, in armour, with shield of arms as
before, sword, and crested helmet, on a horse galloping to
r. ; caparisons heraldtcally charged as before. Back-f^round
diapered with quatrefuil spaces, each charged with a rose en
Bolcil, the intervening spaces being similarly charged with a
radiant sun ; the badges of the Yorkist family.
: EDWARDUS : DEI : GRACIA : REX ■ ANGLIE : lETl -. FRANCIE
; ET : DOMINUS : HIBERNIE.
302. [a.D. 1461.1 Brownish-green: fine but imperfect Im-
pression ; app, by plaited cords of red and green silk. [Harl.
ch.43E. Si.J
303. [a.D. 1462.] White 1 fairly good impression. (Harl-
ch. 43 F. 1.]
312. Sulph. casts. 4\. {UiL 7, 8.]
I'V King seated in trefoilcd gothic comjiartment, crouncd.
and royal robes, holding uib with long cross in r. h., and in
I h. sceptre with shrine on summit. On each side of central
niche two other niches ; the latter with canopy and double
windows, conuining 3 lion of ENGLAND, acjaiit guardunt and
a hhfcld or the KOVal arms ; this companmcnt. finished off
with a corbel at base ; smaller outside compartment adorned
with crockettcd finial. and a man-at-arms with lance. Corbel
on which king's feet rest half-hcxa^^onal, and on each side of
it in field a radiant sun.
•£) E0WAR0U8 DEI ORA REX FRACIE ET ANOLIE ET
D0MINU3 HI8ERNIE,
A fleur-de-lis u a stop between the words; two roses as a
coI(4i at end of the lei^end.
H. Copy of previous seal with many alterations : the most
prominent being a large plume of o»tiich feathcri added
to horse's Itc.i'l ; the folds of the caparisons represented
in a more a^il.tted condition ; introduction of mount of
bri>ken t;ritund with rabbit holes, at base, and diapered
backgrt.>iind of lozengy spaces enclosing rosts, and sur-
mounted with
reticulation.
EDWARD^ DEI
f^curs-de-lis and lions' faces at knots of '
ANQLie ET
ORA REX FRANCIE ET
DOMtNUS HIBERNIE.
The Stops are : a fleur-de-lis after 2nd, 3rd, 4lh and jlh
words: a flcur-dc-lis between two pairs of small (ozcncc
colons, after 6th, ^th. Qtb and loUi words ; tu-o flcurs-dc-lis
after Sth word ; and at the end a cross Reury.
The outer circle of each side carved with small quatrefotls
or roses.
7>A(»-, pi. xi, fr. t, 2.
FOURTH SEAL.
313. Sulph. cast:t. 4{ iiL [liii. 9. 10.]
p. King enthroned, royal, cloak and plate armour, with
sceptre, orb surmounted by lonjj cross, and crown of five
points, within niche having gothic canopy of three arches
and carved corbel. Over king's head a rose, at his feet two
lions sejant guardant. In side cnmpartment.t with can'cd
arches, and pent roofs ; on r, a shield of arms of Trance
(three fleurs-de-lis), and Engl.\nd, quarterly with rose above
shield and sun anil rose below; on 1. a similar shield of arms
uith large and sm.i11 rose above it. and a sun and rose below.
Outside these on each side a man-at-arms, holding lance and
banner, standing on square turret with two narrow loop
holes. In field at base, beside the corbel, a sun on r. and rose
on 1. ^ide.
^ EDWARDUS 0£l GRACIA ANGLIE ET FRANCIE ET
DOMINU8 HIBERNIE.
A rose as a stop between the words.
Within border ornamented with small quatrefoiL
tt. King on a horse to r. Shield of arms as above, sword
and crested helmet. Horse galloping to r. on mount of
broken ground. Caparisons charged with roval arms as
on shield ; the saddle of peculiar shape with high pommel
and angular back-guard. Field diapered lozcngy, sjiaces
being ch-irgcd alternately with sun and rose. A number of
limall rabbits on warren in base of seal.
Legend as on obv.
Triior, pi. xii, C i ; B. Af. I'holoi^. pi, 964, (T. 1, 3,
FIFTH SEAL.
314. White: fair impression. 4i in. [xxxvi. 5.] Same as
fourth .seid with addilioit of spherical knob on tuji of horse's
back in nx:
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. 39
315. [a.d. 1471.] Light brownish-grccn : fine impression,
edge in)|x:rr*xt in places. fCott. ch. v. 9.]
316. [A.D. 1475,] White: very inipcricct and indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 75 E I4.]
317. Sulph. casU fmiii Cotton ch. v. 9. [D.C, A. 86,
87.]
Suntlford, Gri. HiU., a. 373 j B. At. Pkoto^r, pi. 964, ff. I, 2 ; Tris^r,
pi, xii, i. I (uriitiout knol».
EDWARD V. 9 Apr.— 25 June, A.D. 1483.
316. Sulph. casts. 4; in. [liii. 11, 12.)
f >. and K. Same as last «:al of lidward IV. with sole difTer
cncc tliat small shrine on King's sceptre replaced in tliis seal
by small star or knob on a slender rod.
Thi> seal hM been nitribulcd to Ed«rjinl V. by I'roC Wi1II«. and is
^nd fur the ume king by :jpccd. Sc« also B. M. yhatogy. pi. 964,
BICHARD III. A.D. I4S3-1485.
319. [.\.D. 1484.] Uncoiourcd: fine impression, somewhat
bciiL [Add. ch. 16.964.]
0. and IjL Matrix of this seal is that used as a third
>cal by Edn-ard IV. (and perhaps during short reign of
Edward V.) ; witli substitution of name. Ricarous.
320. Ia.u. 1484.] White: uppt:r part and the edges
destroyed. [Harl. ch. 83 C 16.]
321. [a.d. 1484.] White : very imperfect, little more than
centre. [HarLch. 51 li. 15.]
322. [a.d. 14S4.I White: imperfect .-md indistinct [Harl.
ch. 43 F. &J
323. Sulph. cast of rev. only. [D. C, A. ^\
Saadfvrd, C<n. tJUt., p. 372 ; Tritvry pL xU, i. i; B. M. Pkotogr.
pL 965, K t, I.
HENRY VII. A.D. 1485-1509.
324. Uncoiourcd : cracked, originally fine impression.
4i in. [xlv. 13.]
0. King, in robes of majesty, crowned, holding orb and
sceptres, in carved niche ornamented with trefoilei canopy
and panelled corbel. At c;ich >\i\k a compartment with corbel
and double Arched canopy with four-light window pinnacled
iuid crocketted. In this a slitcid ol arms of Fkance and
40
CATAtOUL'E OF iil£.\l,S.
England, quarterly, and bclow a lion of England statant
guardant. Beyond thU compartment a smaller one on bracket,
with a crockcttcd pinnacle overhead ; in it a inan-at-arniH in
armour, holding javelin. In field at base on either side of
corbel, a rot^e, slipped and leaved.
HENRICUS : DEI
Q'RA : REX : ANOUE : ET
OOMINUS: HIBERNIE.
FRAHCIE 1 ET :
li. King on a horse to r. Plate armour enriched \vith
arms of France and England quarterly, sword, crested
helmet and shield of arms as above. Horse armonally capari-
soned, plumed, galloping on mount covered with flowering
plants, and in which three rabbit burrou-s, with one rabbit
entering that on r. h.. another issuing from centre burrow, and
a third seated reguurdant contournt^ at that on I. h. Field
diapered loxen^y with (leur^de-lis at each point of intersection,
and rose in each space.
HENRICUS:: DEI: :GftAOtA: : REX t : ANQLIE r : ET : :FRANCIE::
ET: ^DOMINUS: : HISERNIE.
Each pair of colons encloses a rose.
325. [a.d. i486.] White : fine impression, legends partly
obliterated, and edge broken. [Add. ch. S^J^Sj
326. [a.d. 1488.] Uncoloured: fine impression, but edges
destroyed. [Hari. ch. 43 F, 14,]
327. [a.u. [488,] Brownish-green: imperfect but outline
clear, app. by plaited cords of gold thread and greeu and
white silk. [Add. ch. 16,439.]
328. [A.V. 1488.] Uncoloured: fine impression, but edge of
upper part injured. [Harl. ch, 51 11. t6.]
329. [a.d. 1489] White : fragment only. [L. F. C. xxex.
II.]
330. [a.D. 1490.1 White : fragment of lower part only.
[Marl. ch. 51 H. 17.]
331. [a.d, 1490.] White: small fragment of parts of head
of king .ind of tabernacle work. [Harl. ch. 43 F. 29.]
332. [a.d. 1490.] White : very small fragment of upper
part o( (i/h'. [Harl, ch. 43 F. 30.)
333. [a.D. 1494.] Discoloured white: perfect impression,
indistinctly impressed. [Cott. ch. xviL 15.]
334. [a.D. I49S-] Discoloured white: fragment of upper
piirt only. [Cott. ch. xi. 57.]
335. [a.d. 1496.] White : the lower half wanting [Add.
ch. 5640.J
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
41
336. [A.D. t498.] Wlitte: rtv. indistinct, and r. h. edge
destroyed. [Harl. ch. 4j F. 21.]
337- [a.i>. 1499.] Di:»<:oluurcd white: imiicrfect. [Add.
ch. 16.569,]
338. [a.d. tJOi.] I'i);lit yellow: small rragmcnt of canopy
and king's head. [Add. ch. 17,065.]
330. [A-D. 1504.] White. [L. F. C. xxiv. a.]
340-344. [a.D. 1504.] Green: five iraj>rcs!Uon». a|>|>, to a
MS. liy plaited cords of green silk and gold thread ; e.ich seal
enclosed in box of stiver, parcel-gilt. [Harl. MS. 1498.]
345. [a.D. 1 507,] Brownish-tjrcen ; small fraK'ricnt of
part of canopy, and crest of king':: helmet ; app. by plaited
cord of gold thread and green and white silk. [Add. ch.
IS.175.]
346. \kX>. 1507.) White: fair impression. [Harl. ch. 43
F.20.]
347. [a.r. 24 a.i>. 1509.] Uncolourcd: imperfect. [H.-irl.
ch.75H. !.]
348. UUcolourcd white: fragment of centre portion only,
[xxxv. 24.]
349. Discoloured white : injured by compression,
[xxxvi. 6]
360. White: an indistinct impression, [xxxvi. 18.]
351. Uncolourcd: but darkened by discoloration: edges
impcifcct. [xxxix. 24.]
362. Uncoloured : orig. fair impression, now only 1. h. upper
Corner, [xxxix. 28.J
863. Sulph. casts. [D. C. A. 89-90.]
Sandlord, Gin. Hitt., p. 4j6; Triior, pL xiii.f. 1 ; B. M. Pk^agr. pi.
96s. tt 3. 4-
SEAL FOR FRENCH AFFAIRS
354. I. Sulph. ca«ts. p. 3^ in.. H. if. (It. 24. 25.]
0. King in Majesty, with open crown {/ermt'e) and two tall
sceptres, seated with feet on two lions couchant guardant
Addorscd, in gothic niche with carved trefoiled canopy, and
arcaded corbel. On each side, a canopied compartment with
corbel, and tabernacle work on exterior side. Tliat on r. h-os
a crowned shield of arms of France. That on I. a crowned
shield of arm-s of Fkawe and E?.'GI,.\N't) quarterly. Back-
ground of compartments embellished with vertical line;> and
43
CATAIXJCUE OP SEALS.
with row^ of flcurstlc-lis to r. h. of King's figure, and of
roses to I. h.
HENR:C^: DEI : GRACIE : REX : FRACIE ■- ET : ANGLIE : ET : DNS
HI&'E.
B. Small round countcrscal, bearing; within cuspcd border
a winged angel holding two sceptres, having; cmwns (?) at
top of each, with fleur-dc-h's on that in r. h., and hand on that
in 1. h., above crown, and holding also in front two shields
of arniii, as described for oh'.
Trisar, pi. X, f. I : B. J/. Pkolegr. pi. 956, IT. 5, 6.
White: I. h. side wanting. [Karl. ch.
White : very imperfect and indistinct
HENRY VIII.
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1509-1532 (?)
355. [A.D. 1 509.] White : cracked and imperfect [Colt
ch. xvi. I.;.]
p. From the same matrix as that used by Henry Vll.
already described.
B. From the same matrix as that of Henry VII.; with
addition of lion rampant contoumi, introduced into field
over tail of horse, and of (leiir-dc-lis near horse's head.
356. [A.D. 1510.] White: upper part destroyed, injured
by compression. [Add. ch. 17,1 1 1,]
357. [a.o. 1510.]
SI H. ly.]
356. [A.D. 1510.]
[Add. ch. i;,i26.]
359. [a.d. 151 !■] Green: fragmentary, app. by plaited
cord of silver thread, and green and white silk. [Harl. ch.
51 H. 20.]
360. [.\.D. 1514.] Wliitc: fair impression, but edge very
imperfect [Harl. ch. 84 C. 22.]
361. [a.D. 1515.] Yellow: small part only. [Add. ch.
22,625.]
362. [a.d. TjlS-l White: well preser>ed, but top part
chipped. [Harl. ch. 75 E. 16.]
363. [a.I). 1519.] Discoloured white: cracked and im-
Ijcrfcct. [Add. ch. 1 8,227.]
364. [a.1>. 1519.] Discoloured while : about a fourtli part
only. [Add. ch. : 8,263.]
365. [a.d. 1519.] Uncoloured; about a fourth part only.
[Add. ch. 18,264.]
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
43
368. [a.d. 1521.] Uncoloured : fragmcni only. [Add. ch.
23.846.1
367. [A.D. 1522.] While; very small fragment only.
[Colt. ch. V, 17.]
368. [a.u. 1523,] Bronzc-grccn : very fine impression;
app. by pluited riblxiiis of green and white silk. [Add. ch.
25.959.]
369. [A.D. 1 526.] Uncoloured : cracked and itRpcrfcct.
[Add. ch. 18,270.]
870. White : injured and imperfect, [xxxvi. 7.)
ft. ,\f. Piu^Ugr, j4. 966, IT. I, 3.
SECOND SEAL. A.I3. 1532 [541.
371. Uncoloured: edge chipped. 4^ in. [xxxiv. C.]
0. King ill royal rc>be». with crown, sceptre and oib topped
with short and thick cross; .seated on carved throne adorned
wit]) gothic tabernacle work, four pinnacles, and canopy of
three Dcee arches with baldachin, or donic-shapcd roof.
Under Icel a taswlled cushion. On each side a shield of
amis of FkanCR and England quarterly, encircled with an
iiucribcd Garter and cnsigned with royal crown ; near tag
of Garter a llcur<de-lis. The wliolc within broad border, for
which sec description of rev.
HSNRtCUS OCTAVVS DEI GRA ANGLIE ET FRANCIE REX
FIOEI OgFEN&OR ET DOMIN' HIBERNIE:
The Stops between the words arc formed by a mullet
between four points,
K. King in armour on a horse. Shield of arms as before,
iivord, helmet plumed and crested with lion sejant. Horw
galloping to r„ plumed, with projecting xpikc on forehead,
ornamental brcist-band. Caparisons diapered with ficurs*
ilc-lis, and large rose surrounded by foliage on border. The
ground enriched with flowering plants ; a greyhound at full
speed in the foreground. In lield above horse's tail, a large
tojw en wieil barbed. The whole within border containing
Vesical conijMrtments charged with flcurs'de-lis of various
stccs, and lo^cs.
>£<HENRICUS OCTAV DEI GRA ANGLIE ET FRANCIE REX
FIDEI DEFENSOR ET OOMIN' HIBERNIE.
A flcur-dc-lis for a stop after each word but the liLit.
372. Ia.P. 1532.] Uncoloured : very tmjwrfcct. and much
corroded. [Ilarl. ch. 43 F. 33.]
373. [A.D. 1536.] Green: originally fine impression, ini-
perfect, app. by plaited cord of green and wliitc silk. [L. F.
C. xxxiv. 4.]
374. [a.d. 1536.] Uncoloured: edges imperfect [Harl.
ch. 84 C. 25]
378. [,v.D. 1537.] White: injured. [Harl. ch. 75 H. 2.]
376. [a.d. 1539.] White: much obliterated, Tragmcnt of
the lower part only. [Add. ch. 837.]
377. [a.O. 1540.] White: imperfect and much obliterated.
[Add.cb. 10,656.]
378. [A.D. I $40.] Bronze-green : fair impression, but edge
chipped ; app. by plaited cords of grc«n aiid white floss-silk,
[Add. ch. 17.354.]
379. [a. 11. 1541.) DUcolourcd white: good impression,
much injured. [Harl. ch. 75 11. 3.]
380. [a.d. 1541.] Green: app. by plaited cords of green
and white floss-silk. [Add. ch, 17,601.]
381. [A.D. 1541.] Green: fragment of figure of king's head
only ; ap]>. by plaited cord of green and white silk. [Cott.
ch. xiii. 34.]
382. Sulph. costs. [D. C, A. 9s. 96.]
This is the last seal of a Sovereign in which Gothic archi-
lecture is repredenlcd.
Triior, pi. xiii, i.i; B. At. Pkologr. pL 966, ff. 3, 4.
THIRD SEAL. A.D. 1542-1547.
383. [a.d. ■544-] Uncoloured: line impression, slightly
chipped at lop. 4i in. [Add. ch. s6i;9.j
0. King enthroned in Majesty. Royal robes, fur cIo.ak and
collar, collar of the Garter, closed crown topped by crass,
sceptre, and orb, surmoumcd by cross fleury. Throne of
Italian or so-called Palladian style, seat-cushions tassellcd
and seat itself cirved with terminal heads of animals and
covered with drapery. Hack and canopy of throne clabitr-
atcly adorned with scrolls, roses, and foliage. In ticldoncich
side a shield of arms of France and England quarterly,
encircled with Garter inscribed with the motto, and cnsigncd
with crown royal of England. Footboard, carved in panels
enriched with roses,
HENRIC' r OCTAVS DEI : GRATIA :
HIBERNIE •■ REX : FIDE) DEFENSOR
ANGLICANE : ET ; HIBERNICE
A small qualrcfoil used as a stoj* after eacJi word.
ANQUE : FRANCIE : ET
ET : I :TERA ; ECCLESI*
3VPREMV ; CAPVT.
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
45
DEI QRATIA ANOLIE FRANCIE ET
FIOEI DEFENSOR ET IN TE^A
SVPMV
ET HIBEFtlCE
CAPVT.
S. Copy of rev. of preceding seal, but measurements 3n<l
details do not correspond. Lion of crest smaller, fultage of
ground altered, and greyhound somewhat diflerently pUced.
HENRIC' OCTaVs
HIBERNIE REX
ECCLESIE ANOLICANE
The Stops as in &bv.
384. [a.D. 1 542.] White : imperfect, and pcutly ob-
lilcraicd. [Add. ch. S9*).]
385. fi\.D. 1543.] Green: app, by plaited cord of green
and white silk. [Harl. ch. 51 H. 21.]
386. [a.i>. 1 544-1 Uneoloured : fragment of figure of
king's head, etc. [Add. ch. 33.<349.]
387. [a.D. 1544.] Uneoloured: wanting at edges. [Add.
ch. 19.187.]
388. [a.d. 1 544.] Dark green : cracked and imperfect ;
aiip. by plaited cord of green and white strands. [Add.
ch. 23.S49-J
388. [a.d. 1544.] Uneoloured: fair impression. [Harl.
ch. 83 H. 8.]
300. [a.D. 1544.] Dark green : very imperfect and much
Injured ; app. by plaited cord of green and white silk. [Harl.
eh. 8j H. 25.]
391. [a.d. 1545.] Yellow: edges very imperfect. [Harl.
d». 83 it. 9.1
393. [a.d. 134s] Uncolnured: injured and slightly im-
perfect [Harl. eh, 83 H. ta]
393. [a.d. 1545.] Uneoloured: edge imperfect. [Harl.
ch, 83 H. 12.]
394. [a.d. I54S-1 Uneoloured: edge iropcrfcct, injured
by compression. [Harl. ch. 83 li. ii.]
395. [a.d. 1545.] White: central part only. [Add. ch.
"3.93" J
896. [a.d. iS4S] Green: cracked; app. by plaited cord
of red and green strands. [Add. ch. I3.7y3-]
307. [a. D. IS4S.J Uneoloured: fragment of upper part
only, [liarl. ch. 84 C. 27.]
398. [a.d. 1546.] Green: edges broken, partly obliterated;
app. by plaited cord of green and white strands. [Add. ch.
7059]
309. [A.D. t $46,] Green : fragment of portion of upper
4<S
CATALOGUE OF SEAL&
part only, app. by plaited corcl of |T^<^eD and wliit« strands.
[Add. ch. 8085.]
400. [a.D. 1 54&] Uncoloured : injured by dust, and
broken At upper edge. [Add. ch. 18,286.]
401. [A.n. 1547.] Green: fragment of upjwr portion only;
appL by plaited cord of green and white silk. [Add. ch.
'4.992 j
402. White: discoloured, indistinct [xxxvl 12.]
403. Sulphur casts of fair impression. [D. C, A. 97,
98.]
404. Bronite cast from fine impression of 0^. only.
(Cott. ch. xvi. 4. a.)
Sandford, Cfn. Mix/., p. +S7 : Tr/Mr, pL xiv, C 1 ; B. Jf. Pt^/ngr. pi.
966,^5-6.
EDWARD VL A.D. I547-ISS3-
r/KST SEAL. A.D. 1547.
406. [a.d. 1547.] Uncolourcd: a portion of upper part
only. [Add. ch. 18.288.J
0. and H. Mutrix that of last great seal of Henry VIII.
But it is uncertain whether the name of the king in the
legends was altered from Hcnricus to Edwardus (as in analo-
gous examples of the adaptation of the seal of Hdward III.
by Richard II. and Hcnr>' IV.). or not, for the two impressions
in the Department are imperfect in the parts where the name
would be found, and indeed it is probable, from the roundness
of the edges of the imperfect parts that these impressions
were never more perfect than they arc now.
406. [a.d. 1547] Uncolourcd : imperfect impression,
wanting at edges and in lower parts. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 28.]
SECONV SEAL. A.D. 1548-1553.
407. [a.d. 1548.] White: fair impression, discoloured.
4J in. [AdtL ch. 6017.]
0. King enthroned, roy.il robes, tippet, crown royal,
sceptre and orb, on carved throne, with shell-sliaped back, 00
which the initi.als E. R- beside king's head with cherub's head
and wings above them, and circular baldachin having curtains
at sides looped up in large bunch, scroll work at sidas (panels
with trophies), car%'ed footbo,ird, on the armpiccc on each
side a lion. In field on each side an ornamental shield
SEAI^ OF SOVERKIGS^.
of arm* of France and England quarterly, encircled with
Ciinet inscribed with the motto and cnsigncd with crown
royal
! EDWARD^} ■ SEXr. ■ 0*1 ■ QR'A • ANOLIE FRANC" ET HIBERNIE
(BEX ■ FliOEl - DEPe^S' ■ ET ■ JN ■ TfiA ■ I ECCLE3IE ■ ANQLICANE
ET • MIBNICE ■ SVPM* ■ C.PVTJ
B. King on 3 horse, plumed and crested helmet, shield of
inns as before, sword held over head, horse- trap ping richly
flowered, and having two shields of ami.s as before, one on
ihoulder. the other on thigh ; greyhound running beside
hofsc in foreground, bctw. two lopped trees. Back-ground
ornamented with scrolls of foliage, four small flcurs-dc-Us,
three cinqticfoil roses, large rose ensigncd with crown over
tail of hor!<e, and fleur-de-lis similarly cnsigncd, in front of
burse's head.
tEOWIARD" ■ SEXr ' 0«l [ORA ■ ANGLIE FRANC ' ET " HIB NIE-
EX' FID»ID«FE5'"ETm TERRA- ECCLESIE " ANGUCANE' ET
HIBEBNICt ■ 8VPREMV ' C-PVT.
White; edge injured. [Harl. cb. 75
Uncotourcd : imperfect edges, [Harl.
White: fair impression. [Harl. ch. 75
408. [A.D. i$^.]
E.22.]
409. [A.D. IS48-I
di.«3H- 13-1
410. [A.D. 134S.]
E23.
41L [a.D. 'S49-1 Green: app. by plaited cord of green
and while silk. [Add. ch. 706a]
412. [a.D. I549l] Green: cracked, and parts wanting.
[Add. ch. 4607.1
413. (A-D. ISSO-I Discoloured white: 1. h. side destroyed.
lilarl.ch.7s H. sj
414. [a.D. ISS'-I Green: very imperfect ; app. by plaited
cord of green and white silk-. [Harl. ch. 75 II. 6.]
416. [a.D. 1351.] VVItite: discoloured, and imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 75 K 28.)
416. [A.Di 1551.) White: upper part wanting. [Cott. ch.
xvii. 2aj
417. [a.D. isSz] White: edges chipped. [Add. ch.
6018.]
418. [A.D. 1553.1 White; upper part wanting, injured by
compression. [Acid. ch. 17.441.]
419. [a.D. 1563.) Uncolourcd: imperfect impression, lower
part wanting, [Add. cb. I9i^7.]
48
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
■ 420, White ; discoloured, indistinct, and edges imperfect.
[SI. ch. xxxiv, 9,]
431. Uncoloured: darkened with oil ; chipped, [xlv. 14.]
422. Wliite: indistinct, and imperfect, [xlix. 2G7.]
423. Sulph. casts. [D, C, A. 108, 109:]
Sandfoid, Gtn. Ititt, p. 458 ; Trtsor, pi. xv., f. ■ ; B. M. Pkitl^gr.
pL <>>7. ff. 3, 4-
MARY I. A.D. 1SS3-'SS4-
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1553.
494. rA.IX 1553.1 Uncoloured: edges imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 83 H. 36.]
0. and H. Same as used by Edward VI. without alteration
of name.
425. [A-D. ISS3-] Uncolourcd: imperfect. [Marl. ch. 75
E.3a]
426. [a.D. 1553.] White: edge injured, partly corroded
tllari.ch. HI B. 56.1
427. [a,d. 1553,1 White: in fair prescr^-ation. [HarL
ch. 5t H. 23.]
SECOND SEAL. a.D. 1S54-IS5&
428 White : somewhat discoloured, edge chipped, in-
distinct in parts, but fair impression. $ in. [Cott. ch. xvi.
fita.]
{9. Queen enthroned, in royal robes, with long cloak
fastened at neck, sceptre, fleur-de-lis, orb, crow-n royal
Carved throne with circular back, square canopy, on arm-
pieces t«-o lions. Back of throne, and dais enriched with
diapered foliage and bordered. In field on r. h. roy.il rose
of Tudor family cnsigncd with crown ; on 1. h. ornamental
shield of arms of FRANCE and ENGLAND quarterly, similarly
ensigned. In exergue the motto : —
TEMPORIS FILIA VERITAS.
MARIA D, Q. ANGLIE FRANCIE ET HIBERNIE
REQINA EIVS NOMINIS PRIMA FIDEI DEFENSOR.
Fleur-de-lis at beginning of the legend, and a quatrcfoil
between two colons after each word.
B. Queen seated on a horse. Royal robes, long open
sleeves, crown royal ; hoise trappings, a h^h saddle on
which rests r. h. of queen holding pair of reins and second
SEALS OF s<iverek:ns
49
pair of wider reins held by queen, foot-rest, breastband, and
lotlg bordered saddiocloth. omamenti.'(I with diaper loiengy
spaces filled with poincgranates, slipped and leaved, and
castles alternately (in reference to badge* of familtL-^ from
which the queen descended). Ground enriched with large
ro«c in front of horse and foliaf;c. In field over back of horse
a fleur-de-lis ensi^ncd with crown royal. In exergue a motto
as on ohv.
Legend as on v^.
429. [a.d. 1S54.] Wliiic. now light browmsli-whitc : fair
iniprcssioa [llarl. ch. 1 1 1 \\. 2.]
430. rA.D. 1554.] Uncoloured : fragment only. [Add.
ch. 2*I7aJ
43t Sulph. casts. fD. C, A. iij. 113.]
After the marriage of Qu. Alary with Philip of Spain, the
same seal was used for a time. viz. : —
432. [A.D. 1555.] Uncoloured: upper half and r. h. side
[Karl. ch. S4C. 32.]
White : imperfectly made impression.
^-anting ; indistinct.
433. [A.D. 1555.)
lAdd. ch. 6019.]
434. [a.d. 1556.]
Discoloured : very imiwrfcct and indis-
tinct. |Harl. ch. 75 E. 32,]
436. (a.1>. 15S&] Discoloured: cracked, upper part want-
ing, partly obliterated. [Add. ch. 5703.]
436. [a.D. 1556.] White: upper part wanting, indistinct.
[Add. ch. i5.79>-J
Urcdin*, Gtmtai. Flatter., vol (.. [l 14J: Tr^tmr, p|. kvi ; B. Af,
Pholtgr. pL 96;, ff. s, 6,
FHIUP AND MAST. a.d. iS54-I55S.
FIRST SEAL. A.D. IS54-'SS6.
il of Mary only, used as late as A.D. 1556. See above.
SECOND SEAL. A.D. I5S&-IS58.
437. Discoloured white, or light brownbh-white: fair tin-
ptession, indistinct in parts, [xl. l.]
0. King and Queen sealed under canopy. King attired
in loose robe girdled at waist, fur cloak and tippet, with
crown, collar of an order lined and tassellcd, long sword held
erect in r. h. ; Queen, correspondingly attired, with collar of
an order, and with sceptre fleur-cle-li>^ in the 1. h. The
50
cataijOCUe op seals.
cushions tassellcd, Detw. the sovereigns an altar on which
an orb with cross ; on it rest the 1. h. of King and the r. h.
of Queen ; on tablaturc of altar the initials P. M. united by
knot of cord and ensued with royal crown. Abo%-c the orb
an ornamental sliield of arms encircled with Garter bearing
ihc motto and cnsigned with royal crown. Arms, Per pale :
—Dexter : party per fcsse, the chief part quarterly, I, 4.
CasTILLE and Leox quarterly, 2, 3. Ar.^goX impaling
Sicily; the base part quarterly. I. AUSTRIA MODBRN. 2.
BURtJUNDY Modern, 3. Burcusdv Ancient, 4. Bra-
bant ; over all on an incscutcheon FLANDERS and Tvrol.
impaled. — Sinister: Fr.\N"CE and England quarterly. At
back are frinfied curtains looped up at sides ; and overhead a
valance cut in undulating curves with seven tassels on each
side. Background diaper^ slightly.
PHILIP' ET MARIA B O REX ET BeOINA ANGL'
HtSPANIAR FRANC_ VTRIVSQ' SrCILIE IEHV8ALEM ET
HIB FtOEl DEFENSOR'.
The legend is preceded by a fleur-de-lis, and in each space
is a rose between two colons.
R. King and Queen each on horse to I. King in armour,
with sword held erect, scabbard, spur, and flat cap, on horse
caparisoned with cloth diapered with arabesque pattern in
s|»aces of which are castles, roses, fleurs-de-lis and roundte?,
.twrdered and tasselled. Queen seated reguardant wearing veil
over her head-dress, and holding sceptre in 1. h. and reins in
r. h., on caparisoned horse, belted arid fringed. The ground
enriched with flowering plants. The background diapered
with elliptical lines, intersecting each other reciprocally. In
the larger cuspcd spaces thus formed arc pomegranates, roses,
fleurvde-Iis, and castles.
Legend in continuation of Royal Style on ebv.
ARCHIDVCES 'AVSTRIE DVCES BVRGVNOIE MEDIOLANI
ET BRABANCIE COMIXES HASPVRGI FLANDRIE ET
TlROLia.
The l^cnd is preceded by a cross crossicr ; stops as
in oln'.
438. [a.u. 1557.] Uncoloured: fragment of upper central
part only. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 33.]
439. [a.d, 1558.] Uncolourcd : imperfect impression,
wanlinE lower half. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 34.]
440. Bronze casts, from fine impression after matrix has
been tooled up by engraver from original state. [CotL ch.
xvi. 4, b. C.J
SEA1
>VSRCIOI
51
442. Sulph. cast of the oh: only. [D. C« A. 1 17.]
Sandford, GfM. //itf., p. 4S9; Tr/sttr, pL xvii ; S. 3f. Ptuttgr.
pLg68.
ELIZABETH. A.D. l5S8-idoj.
rmsr seal. a.d. 1558-1585.
443. [a.D. 1559.] Uncolourcd: fair impression. 4-f in.
(Harl. ch. 83 II. 14.]
p. Queen enthroned, royal robca, fur-cloak, rufT-collar, and
crown topped by sma\\ cross. In r. h. a sceptre, in i. h. an
orb ; girdle with long cords and tassels hanging down at
knee*. Throne richly car\'cd. curtained, and cushioned, over-
heiid a circular canopy upheld by two fluted columns with
flory capitals, with invecked valance, a guilloche pattern in
frieze, and scrolls on roof. On each of front panels of arm-
pjcccs a lion's face with ring in mouth. In foreground below
the queen '.s feet a carved entablature inscribed : —
■ PVLCMRVM ■ PRO PATRIA ■ PATr ■
In field, on each stilc of throne, a shield of arms of I'ra.SCE
aod Engla-N'D quarterly, within Rartcr inscribed with the
motto, and ensigned with royal crown. Hackground of seal
replenished with arabesque pattern, the spaces filled in with
Oeurvde-lis, roses and pierced cinquefoiK
ELIZABETH OEt ORACIA ANOLIE FRANCIE ET
HtSERNIE REGINA FIOEI DEFENSOR
The legend i» preceded by a cross and fleur-de-lis : the
stopa arc rosea ; at the end an arbitrary sign for etc., between
a rose .ind a fleur-de-lis.
R, Queen on a horse pacing to 1. and attired in em-
broidered and bordered skirt, with open over-skirt also
bordered with quatrcfoils and roundlcs, ruff, and crown ; in
r. Ii. a sceptre with flcur-dc-lis at top ; the 1. h. rests on high
pommel of saddle and holds reins. Horse-trappings: an
embroidered saddle-cloth, with breast-band, flank-band and
rein-curb embroidered with omanicnts in form of lion's faces.
the tail confined in ring near body. In field above horse's
head a flcur-dc-lis, crowned ; above tail a cinqucfoil rose en
<oletl, similarly crowned. Ground replenished with tufts of
grass and plants ; and from it, in background, spring two
fOMMrees in flower.
Legend same as oh'.
443. Ia.». 1SS9.1 Uncoloured: imperfect edges. (Harl.
ui. 83 11.27.]
£ 3
Sa
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
444. (a.d. ISS9.]
5706.J
446. [a.d. 1559.]
H. 24.]
446. [\A\ 1 561.1
ch. 75 H. 8.]
447. [A.i>. 1561.]
5367-]
448. [a.d. 1 561.1 Uncoloured: Tair but somewhat indis*
tinct impression. [Harl. cli. 75 H. 9.]
449. [a.ij. 1561.] Uncoloured: fair impressiorL
White : well prcacrvcd. (Add. ch.
Uncoloured: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 51
Uncoloured : fair Impression. [Harl.
White : indistinct in parts. [Add. ch.
[Harl.
Uncoloured : indistinct in parts. [Cott.
Uncoloured ; fair, but indistinct in parts.
ch. 75 H. 10.]
460. [A.a 1563.]
ch. xvii. 21.]
451. [A.D. 1563.1
[Harl. ch. 83 H. 2.]
452. [a.D. 1565.] YcUow: small fragment of lower part
only. [Add. ch. 14.233]
463. [a,d. 1564.] Fine yellow: very indistinct. [Add ch.
IS.798]
454. [a.ix 1564.] Uncoloured : edges broken, indistinct in
parts. [Add. ch. 5979J
455. [a. D. 1565.) White: edges chipped, indistinct in
parts. [Add. ch. 5368.]
466. [.\.D. 1565.] White: I. h. side wanting, partially dis-
coloured and obliterated. [Add. ch. 15,8001]
467. [a.d. 1 566,] Uncoloured : indistinct impressioiL
[Harl. ch. 75 H. 12.]
468. [A.D. 1567.] Uncoloured: fair impression, indistinct
in parts. [Harl, ch. 75 H. 13.]
459. [A.D. 1567-1 Uncoloured: very small fragments.
[Lan-sd. ch. 675.]
460. [A.D. 1567.] White : fair impres-Mon. somewhat faintly
impressed in parts. [Add. ch. 5708.J
461. [A.D. 1567.] White: imperfect and partially indis-
tinct, edges broken away. [Add. ch. 7061.]
462. [A.D. 1568.] Uncoloured: imperfect. [Add- ch
17S6.]
463. [a-D. 1568.] Pale, semi-transparent, uncoloured : im-
perfect and faintly impressed in parts. [Add. ch. 15,428.]
464. [A.D.
ch. 13.602.]
465. |a.1X 157al
466. [A.V. 1570.1
[Add. di. 6020.]
467. [A-D. 1 57 I.J
ch, 8iH. IS.)
468. [A-D, 1571.] White: impcr
l>rcs5«J ill parts. [Add. ch. 8130.]
460. fA.D. 1572.) White: fragment of the upper
only, [.\6d. ch. 13,199.]
470. [A.D. 1572.) White: cracked and indistinctly im-
presKd in parts. [Add. ch. 18,338.]
471. [a.i>. 1 573.] Uncolourcd : fragment, wanting the
lower parts and the edges. [Eg. ch. 291!]
472. [ad. 1573] Discoloured white: faintly impressed in
pans. [Add.ch. 18,342.]
473. [a.I>. 1573.] Dark, urtcolourcd: fair imprcsMion. [Harl.
ch, 75 H. 17.]
474. [A.D. 1 573-] Uncolourcd : fiagmcnt of upper central
pan only. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 37.]
476. [a.I). 1 574-] White : small fragment of upper central
Ikirt only. [ I iarl. ch. 84 C. 38.]
476. [\.D. 157S-] Yellow- or uncolourcd: fairly good im-
pression. [Harl. ch. 51 H, 27.]
477. [a.D. 1577.] Discoloured white: imperfect impres-
sion. [Add. ch. 13.603.]
478. [A.D. 1 578.] White : fragment of part of lower por-
tion. {Add. ch. 8955]
470. [a,D. isSa] Uncolourcd: fr.-igmcnt only. [Add. ch.
23.561]
480. [a.D. 1582.] White: indistinct fragment. [Add. ch.
14.852]
481. [a.D. 1582.] VMiilc: imperfect impression of upper part.
of which the two sides do not correspond. [Add. ch. 6069.]
482. [a.U, 1583.] Dark, uncolourcd: fairly Rnc impres
won. [Cott. ch. xii. 69.]
483. [a.U. 1583.] White: imperfect edges. [Harl. ch. 43
F.42-J
484. [a.U, 1584.] Light, uncolourcd: rather indbtinct.
IHarl. ch. 75 II- >8.]
54
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
48B. [a.D. 1584.] White: [>art oT iow-cr portion wanting,
imlisiinct. [Add. ch. 15.815.]
466. [A.D. 1585.] Uncoloured: imperTect at lower part.
|Add. ch. 23.560.]
4B7. Yellow semi-transparent : imperfect on 1. h. side ; in-
distinctly impressed in parts. [CotL ch. xvL 6 U.]
486. Bronze-grccn : thick ; fine impression, somewhat indis-
tinct in parts, originally app. by cords of black and white
silk. Ixxxvl. ta]
480. Discoloured pale ycMow : indistinct impression, with
imjterfcct edges. [SI. ch. xxxiv. 1 1.]
B. M. PhoUfgr. pL 968, ff. J, 4.
SECOND SEAL. A.D. 1586-1603.
490, Dark green: fine impression, slightly rubbed in [Mrts ;
ori):;inally app. by silver threads. 5^ in. [xxxvi, ig.]
0. Uucen, in robes of majesty, wide skirt in dutcd folds,
pointed bodice^ Collar of Garter, ruff; cloak held open by
two vested hands and arms issuing from clouds. Small crown:
in r. h. a sceptre, in 1. li. an orb topped by cross. Queen
seated on carved throne with arched canopy, and wiUi tassetlcd
cu.shions. In field on each side a shield of arms: France
and England quarterly, encircled with Garter inscribed with
the motto, and ensigned with crown royal ; over the h.-inds
which hold open the cloak on each side, a double cinqucfoil
rose en .solcil for Lancaster and York. Background
diapered lozengy, having cinquefoil rose in. each intervening
space. Over each of Queen's shoulders a small fleur-de-lis.
ELIZABETHA DEI GRACIA ANOLIE FRANCIE ET
HI8ERNIE REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR
In each sixtcc the stop is a cinqucfoil rose, slipped and leaved.
11. Queen, attired as above, on horse pacing to L on field
replcni.ilied with flowering plants. Trappings of richly em*
broidcrcd saddle-cloth, flank -strains, and breast-band. In field
in add. to the two roses en solcil as on the cltv. a third rose,
flour-de-lis, and harp, each ensigned with crown royal, in
allusion to the three kingdoms of England, FraS'ce, and
iKtlLAND named in royal style. Overhead a cloud with
radiant beams.
Legend as on oh\ but intervening stop made with roundle
or beiant (ten times recurring in all), which Sandford (p. 508J
explains as shewing the Queen's descent from the Briton,
Cawdok, liarl of Cornwall, whose armorial bearings are
ten bezants.
»
491. [A.D; is86i] Uncoloured : imperfect on r. b. side.
[Add. ch. 23.935.]
4Bfl. [a.d. 1586.] Uncoloured: fair impression. [Harl. ch.
83 H. 16.]
493. (a.D. 1588.] Uncoloured: rr:: originally fine im-
prcftsion, but injured in ti|>|>cr part ; apj). by pUiied cord uf
block and wbitc silk. lH.irl. cb. 51 H. 7$.]
494. [a-D. 15SS.] Uncoloured: fair impression of eiv.
[CotL ch. xvii. 24.]
495. (a.D. 1589.1 Uncoloured: fair imprcs^on, but r. h.
imperfect [Hari. ch. 51 It. 29.]
196. [a.D. is$9.] W1)ite: indistinct in parts. [Add. ch,
497. [a.D. 1590.) Uncoloured: fair impression. [Eg. cb.
J69.]
498. [A.n. IS9&1 White: bent and indistinct, defective on
side. [Harl. ch, 43 F. 45.)
^499. (A-D, 1592.] White: in fair preservation. (Add. ch.
11,204.}
BOO. [a.D, 1593.] Uncoloured; injured with dust, small
fragment of upper part only. (Harl. ch. 43 1-'. 44.]
BOl. fA.D. 1594.] Uncoloured: fair impression. [Karl,
ch. 51 H. 3a]
502. [a.D, 1594.] Uncoloured: fine impression, darkened
by dusL (Harl. ch. 83 H. 3.}
603, [a.D, 1595,] Uncoloured: indistinct; imperfect im-
preswion. (Add. cb. 5372.]
604. [a.[i. I59Sl Uncoloured: lower part imperfect. [Add.
ch. 1 8.88a]
BOS. [a.D. I ;97.] Discoloured white : fair impression,
lower part imperfect. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 M. 7.)
B06, [a.D. 1 598.J Diirk coloured, semi-transparent : fair
impression, edges cliippcd at L b. side of lower parL [Add.
ch. 17.355]
607. [a.D. 159R.] White: nearly perfect impression, edge
chipped. [Add. ch. 6070.]
606. [a.D. 1 599.1 White : imperfect and badly made im-
pression. [Harl. cb. 75 F, 2.]
609. [a-D. 1 599-] Light-coloured : faintly made impression,
darkened by dust: upper part imperfect. [Harl, ch. 51
H.33.J
5tf
CATALOGUE OF SEAI^
610. [a.D. ldc».] White: indistinct, upper edges and some
of lower part destroyed. (Add, ch. I S.822.]
611. [a.u. 1600.] Discoloured: I. h. side of upper part
destroyed. [Add. ch. 15.821.]
612. [a.D. t6oi.] Discoloured : cracked and imperfect.
[Eg. ch. 302.1
613. (a.D. t6oi.] Uncolourcd : 0^. darkened with dust,
upper part imperfect. (Ilari. ch. 75 H. 19.]
614. [a.D. 1601.] White: sides wanting. (Add. ch. 5271,]
616. [A-D. 1603.] Uncolourcd : 1. h. side wanting. [Eg.
cli. 303.]
616. Dark, discoloured : faint impression. (Cott ch. xvi.
6,c]
517. Yellow, discoloured: obv. fairly impressed, rev. faintly.
[Cutt. cli, xvi. 6. d.]
618. Ye'luw: fair impremion, injured by dust. [SL. d).
xxxiv. 10.]
619. Bronze casts, from fair impression. (CotL ch. xin. 4,
620. Leaden casts, from fine impression, [xxxiv. 12 a, b.]
621. Sulph. cast oi rev. only, from fine impression. [D. C,
A. 118.]
Suidlord, Gem. HUt. p. 469 : Tr&or, pL xvii ; B. M. PAirttgr. pi. 969.
JAMES 1. A.D. 1603-1C35.
FIRST SEAL. a.d. 1603-1605.
622. [a.o. 1603.] Uncolourcd : fine impression, injured b/
dust. 54 in. [Eg. ch. 370.]
(3. King enthroned, mantle and tippet over which the collar
of St. George, with sceptre flcur-dc-lisc in r, h., and in I. h. an
orb topped by cross. Throne on carved dais, and carved
pillars at side, connected with back by car\'ed scrolls: back
iii.ipcred lowngy with intervening spaces replenished with
flcurs-de-li.'« and roses. Over head a flat canopy, fringed,
and tiisscllcd at centre and sides, enriched with carvings of
cherub's head and wings in middle and two animul-hcids at
corners. On r. h. side of dais, a lion sejant guardant crowned,
supporting standard and pennon on which the cross patoncc.
fitchcc, of anns of Cadwalladek, the Iiu*t king of the Britons.
On I. h. sitle, an unicorn sejant, gorged with coronet and
chained, supporting similar st.indard and pennon, charged
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
S7
with arms of Ki>vvard the Confessor. In field above
tlicse sup{)ortcrs, on cither side, a shield of arms : Quarterly.
I. 4. France and England quarterly; z. Scutland;
3. Ireland, tnsinntd with crown royal, and encircled with
Garter instrilxrd ivilh the niottu. The field diapered lotcngy,
with each npstcc charged with quatrcfoil flower.
lACOBVS DEI GftACiA ANGLI£ SCOTliC FRANCIS £T
HIBERK»E REX FIDEI DEFENSOR
The Stops are roses.
(t. King on * hor.sc gallojiing to r. Plate amiour, shield
of 'Alias iLi on ffbi'., hcimct crested, crowned and feathered
HoTK trajiping charged with arms already described.
H«»fsc plumed on head, and having; ornamental saddlecloth,
girth, and reins tasscllcd. Ground adorned with flowering
plants, and in rt>reground a greyhound counnt. In (icld, the
rose en .soleii. harp, and ilcur-dc-lis cnnigncd with crown
royal, l^cgend as on otn>,
S23. [a.D. 1604.] White : Imperfect, cc^c restored. [Add.
ch. 5375.1
624. [a.D. 1604.] White : r. h. side wanting. [Add. ch.
14.545]
5S&. [A.D. 1604.J Green: cracked and imperfect ; app. by
plaited cord of red and white silk. [Add. ch. 15,241.]
626. Discoloured : fine impression, but obv. chipi>ed at
bottom, [xxxvi. 20l]
627. White: line impression, but obv. chipped at top.
Ixxxvi. 21.]
Jfiwn. Itrii. Arch. Attee. vol xxrl., p. itS (obv. only). B. M. Phologr.
pL fflo. The l.iicst cx.iinpl« nf ilic unc of llii» rar« ical is probably
ihai amictKlcd to tlic Cb.aicr ul the Uuruuijh of Ev«bait), co. Worcotcr,
i ApfA, A.0. 160S.
SECOND SEAL. A.D. 1605-1625,
628. [a.D. 1605.] Yellow: somewhat discoloured by dust
[Add. ch. i7,tiS-l
0. Matrix of <»*:■. of first seal with single alteration of
canopy, which has circular projection or canopy in front in
Lplacc of flat canopy of first state, the cherub's lie.-»d being
replaced by scroll-work and foliage.
U. Siuiic as that already described.
S39, [A.D. 1605.] White: a fragment only. [Add. ch.
S482-J
S8
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
White : cracked and imperfect [Adt
VVhitc : r. h. side cracked and imperfect
630. f.VD. 1606.] Uncoloured: somewhat opaque fror
damp. [Add. ch. 18,375.]
531. [a-D. 1G07.] Discoloured: fragment of centre only.
[Add. ch. 18,376.]
532. [a.d. 1607.] Bronic-green: sides w.-inting ; app. bj
plaited cord» of red and white silk. [Add. ch. 871.]
533. [A-D. iCoS.] Discoloured: fair impression, impcrf«
on I. h.side. [Harl. ch. 51 H. 33.]
634. [a.d. 1608.] Wliite: the centre only. (Add. ch.
6071.]
536. [A.D. 1608.]
ch. 18.380.]
536. [a.d. 1609.]
[Harl. ch. 75 H. 20.]
637. [a,D. 1609.] White: upper part imperfect, indistinct
in parts. [Harl. ch. 75 H. 21.]
638. [a.D. i6io.] Wljite: discoloured, imperfect on r.
side and upper part. [Harl. ch. 83 H. 38.]
639. [a.D. 161 1.] White: edge imperfect [Harl. ch. srJ
H.34-1
640. [a.D. 1612.] Dark green: partially indistinct, but fine]
impresiuon. [Cott. ch. xii. 71.]
641. [.VD. 1612.I Bronze-green: upper part wanting ; app.'
by plaited cords of green and while silk. [Colt ch. xiit 35.]
643. [a.D. t6i2.] Yellow: central portion only, muct
injured. [Add. ch. 14.74']
543. [a.D. 1614-] White: cracked and imperfect [Add.]
ch. 23.584-]
544. [A.D. 1614] Uncoloured : imperfect impression
upper 1. h. part, very indistinct [Had. ch. 84 C 3Q.]
645. [A.D. iClG] White: r. h. side wanting, and indls-J
tinct in parts. [Add. ch. 6147.J
546. [A.D. 1616.] White : 1. b. side of upper part destroyed.]
[Add. ch. IS.826.]
647. [a.D. 16161] White: imperfect impression of centre '
portion only. [Add. ch, 1909.]
548. [a.D. 1618.] Bronze-green; originally fine impres-
sion, now cracked and wanting in partt ; app. by plaited cord
of scarlet and white silk. [Add. ch. 19,389.] |
649. [a.d. 1619.] Uncoloured: cracked and imperfect
[Add. ch. 15,004.^
SEALS OF SOVEKKIUKS.
59
660. [a.D. 1622.J Bronzc-grccn : good im|>resi:ioti, cracked ;
appi by plaited cord of red and white .lillc. [Add. ch. 12,777.]
651. [A-D. 1623.] Yellow: small fragment of upper part
lly. [Add. cli. 15,667,]
'BBS. [a.D. 1623.] Unooloured: injured and darkened by
duHt ; edge.1 cliippcd. [Add. cli. 24,709.]
663. [a.D. 1624.] Uncoloured: bmkeii, and wanting lower
part. [Eg. ch. 30+]
564. [A.D. 1625.] Discoloured green : injured by dirt and
Ihc r€V. chipped at lop ; fair impression originally. (Cott. ch.
xir. 74.]
6SS. White : fair impression. [Cott. ch. xvii. 27.]
666. Dark yellow : fsir impression. [SI. xxxiv. 13.]
667. Uncoloured : injured by dust, fragment of the heads
only, [xxxiv. 18. A.]
55B. BronM-greeii : very fine impression ; originally app.
by plaited cords of red and while silk, [.\xxvi. 226,]
559. Uncoloured : injured by dust, fair impression, but
upper part oi obv. imperfect. [xx.\ix. 39.]
560. Sulph. casts. [D. C, A. 123-124.]
SAndfonl, Ctn. Ilht. p. 546 ; Triior, pL xix ; Jeurn. Brit. Ar(k.
Aime., iM, iil.i B. M. PiatSgr. pL 969.
CHARLES Z. A.D. 1625-1649.
FIRST SEAL. a.D. 1625-1636.
6fiL [a.d. [625.] Uncoloured: injured in upper part, and
partly obliterated. [Add. ch. 8,659.]
t). and !(., of seal of James I. above described.
662. [a.D. 1625.] Green: very imperfect ; app, by plaited
gold ana silver thread. [Lansd. ch. 10.]
663. [a.D. 1626.] Vcllow: fair impression, somewhat in-
jured by compression, I. h. side wanting. [Add. ch. 17S9.]
664. [A.D. 1626.] Yellow : upper part injured by com-
jireasioc). [Add. ch. 17,117.]
666. [a.D. 1636.] Bronze-green: fine impression at cbv.;
rtr. fair, partly discoloured by damp. [Colt ch. xvii. 31,]
666. [a.D. 1626.] Uncoloured: imperfect impression of
portion of upper part only. [Add. ch. 15,137.]
60
CATAtOCUE OF SEALS.
SECOND SEAL. a.d. 1626-1627.
667. [.\.D. 1626.1 Uncoloured: injured in part by com-^
presston. 6 in. [Add. ch. 6022.]
(4. King enthroned, a loose dress, cloak, fur tippet, ove
which collar of St. George, ruff-coltar with long to-sselled^
5triii)^s. and holding sceptre <loiir-<le-lis^ in r. h., and in 1. h.
orb with ctoss. Tlironc of elaborate work, carved with scroll
sides, in Kenai-'^-saticc style, cushioned, and topped by crown-
shaped canopy, with shell-shaped back, and ample curtains^,
upheld by two scml-nude figures seen from behind. On cornice
a shield of arms — indistinct, but probably same as those de-
scribed in the seal i>f James I., encircled by Garter, inscribed
with the motto, and cnsigncd with royal cix^wu ; the whole,
upheld by two recumbent angels, beyond whom two eagles '
displayed. King's feet on dais with curved front ; oiitside,on
r. h. side a lion sejant huldini; lance flag charged with cross of
St. George ; on I. li. side an unicorn, with similar flag chained
with cross of St. Andrew, On raised rim the legend : —
CAR0LV8 • DEI « GRATIA • MACN« • BRITANNI>E • FRANCIf
ET • H1BERNI>E • REX • FID DEF • AC.
R. King on a horse to 1. armed at all points, weiring longi
plume of ostrich feathers, plate armour, a shield of tlic Koyu
arms as on the oh^K, with scabbard and spur-rowel ; lifting to
his head a sword in r. h. Horse galloping to 1., and richly
caparisoned, un head a plu me of ostrich feathers, back of neck
protected by plate armour, and housings finely embroidered,
and bordered. On flank a shield of the royal arms, as on obv^
encircled with Garter inscribed with the motto, and cnsigncd
with crown royal. Saddle, saddle-cloth, reins, and girths orna-
mented in manner corresponding with other parts of capari-
sons. On foreground embellished with flowering plants, it
greyhound, courant, collared. Background filled up, in un-
usual manner, with elliptical outlines, each intersecting the
others adjacent to it, (piartcrly, so that each ellipse contains
one-fourth of the periphery of four other ellijues. The
larger spaces formed thereby contain alternately rose,
fleur-de-lis, and thistle ; each smaller sp.ice, a minute fleur-
de-lis.
Legend on raised rini.-very indistinct, but sufficient to show
that it is the san)c as on the ci>v.
668. Uncoloured, brownish tinted: originally fine imprcs-]
sion, now injured. [1. 24.]
660. Plaster casts, from original impression somewhat
injured, [xliii. 43. 44.]
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
6l
S70. rinster casts, tinted green: from original impression,
indistinct in parts, [xliii. 45, 46.]
yfurn. Bril. Arch. Attoc. \%7Q ; B. At. fAvtOgr. pL 971, ff. I, 1.
THIRD SEAL. a.d. l637-i64a
87L Itrrmzc green : somewhat discoloured in places on rev.
54 in. [Cott. xvi. 6 c.]
0. King enthroned, with sceptre, orb with ctx»s, flowing
robes, cloak. liji;>tt, mfT, collar iind orders. Throne of carved
work in Rtmiissancc .style, Abo\*e. a curt.iincd canopy on
which an otnnuicntcd shield of the Koyat arms of Kncland
;ii<t before, bctvv-. a branch of roses, and another of thistles. At
Hidci the royal supporters: dexter, a Hon sejant crowned,
rcguardant, holding on a lance a flag charged with a cross of
StGeofge. Sinister, an unicorn seji^nt guardant, gorged with a
coronet, and holding on a lance a flag charged with a cross of
Sl Andrew. Foreground under Icing's feci ornamented with
dtaiiered pattern of small oval spaces, each charged alternately
witii rose, fleur-dc-bs. or thistle. Over head, in space used
for legend, the date 162;.
CAROUVS DEI GRATIA ANGLI* SCOTI* FRANCI« ET
HI8ERNIC REX FIDEI DEFENSOR.
The stops arc small roses. In the initial letter C ofCarolus
a small fleur-de-li^
B. King in aniiour, on a horse galloping to I. Armour
of plates, ujx;n helmet, crowned with long ostrich feathers,
sword held over head, scabbard, and oval shield of arms.
Horse trappings : a saddle cloth, girth, bridle and reins.
Background ; a di>tant view of R. Thames. London Bridge.
St Paul's cathedral, etc. Foreground : a greyhound at full
speed.
Legend as on ^rv. Date omitted.
672. [a.D, 1627.] Uncoloured: fairly preserved, top
chipped, fllarl, ch. 53 H. i.]
573. [a.ij. 1628.] "Vcllow: discoloured, fragment of upper
and middle parts. [SI. ch. xxxii. 59.]
674. \\.Xi. 1628.] Uncoloured: injured by exposure to
dust cracked, originally fair impression. tCott ch. xii. 68.]
675. [A.n. 1629^1 Uncoloured: fine impression, cracked
and slightly imperfect. [Add ch. 17,63a]
676. [a.D. 165a] Uncoloured: r. h. side wanting. [Harl.
ch. 53 H. 2.]
Yellow : rragmentary impression. [Add.
Uncoloured: fine impression, [Had.
Uncolourcd : lower part wanting. [Hart.
577. [A.n. t6y>.] Uncoloured: sides broken away. [Harl.
ch. S3 H. 3-1
678. To the above number belongs a small fragment of the
rim with legend, numbered xxxv. 19^ 1.
679. [a.d. 1631.] Uncolourcd: fragmentof the centre only.
[Harl. ch, 5311.4]
660. [a.i>. 1631,] Uncolourcd: fine impression, right side
w.iming. [Add. ch. 8662.]
661. [a.d. 1633.] Uncoloured : lower part *vanting. [Add.
ch. 23,275]
682. [A.D. T633.]
ch. is.832.1
B83. [A.D. 1633.]
di. S3 H. ;.]
684. [A.I>. 163+]
ch. S3 H. 8.]
686. [A.D. 1634.] Uncoloured : e^ and lower portion
imperfect. (Harl. ch. 53 H. 9.]
686. [A-D. 1635.] Opaque yellow: fair impression, chipped
at insertions of label. [Eg. ch. 257.]
667. [a.D. 1635.] Uncolourcd: cracked and imjicrfcct..
[Add. ch. SS22.]
688. [a.D. 1638.] Uncolourcd: imperfect at 1. h. side and'
base. [Addch. 15.834-]
689. [A.D. 1658.] Uncoloured: imperfect impresskm.
[Add. ch. 24.567.]
690. [a.D. 1639.] Yellow: r. h. lower part destroyed. [Add.
ch. 15.837-]
691. [a.D. 1639.] Uncoloured; imperfect impression of
middle of 1. h. side, very indistinct. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 17.]
692. Uncolourcd : chipped and indistinct in parts, injured
by dust [SI. xxxiv. 15.]
693. Sulph. cast of the oiv. only. [D. C, A. 127.]
Sandfoii], Gti. Hist. pL S47 ; Tr/un; pi. %x ; *. Af. Phetegt. pL 971,
ff. 3. 4-
FOURTH SEAL. A.n. 1640-1644.
694. [a.D. 1643.] Yellow: fragment of tipper middle
portion only. [Add. ch. 1 775.]
0. and It. For doscriptiun of details, sec description of
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS. fij
following seal, ihe fifth, of which this Is the first state, having
dAte " 1640" at upjicr part in spaces for legend.
695. [a.d. 1G43.] Uncoloured : lower part and sides
wanting. [Eg. cli. 421.]
596. [a.d. 1644.1 Uncoloured or yellow: pAcf. imperfect.
[Harl.di.8j H. 29.]
Suuihri, Gtn. HUt. p. J48 : B. M. Pkotogr. pL 97a, S t, 3.
FIFTH SEAL. a.d. 1644-1648.
597. [a.d. 1644.] Fine yellow: very sharp impression,
cracked. 5 J in. [Add. ch. 15,242.]
f>. King enthroned, in robes of majesty, ermine cloak, fur
tippet, royal crown, etc. In hands, sceptre and orb. Throne
has carv-cd shull-shapcd back, unth two small openings, oma-
mcntal footboard, and cushion for feet, at sides two eagles, and
above them car\'cd tnuscs surmounted by human torso, and
cliarged with rose and fleur-de-lis crowned. Throne finished
with curtain and circular canopy with scalloped valances.
Two cherubic figures hold up shield of the royal arms of
England, as before, and with exterior hands support
cu[t.iins. On cirved, projecting side-corbels, the lion and
unicorn supporting Linccs and flags as in third $c.il. Over
canopy and in space for legend the date " 1643." the only
detail in which this seal differs from preceding one.
CAROLVS DEI GRATIA MAON£ BRITANNIjE FRANCt^E
ET HIBERNI« REX FIDEI DEFENSOR.
The stops are roses.
R. King on a horse prancing to I. Armour : short
plumes, sword, and other details similar to third seal. Girth
of horse omitted. Background : a distant view of river and
city as before. Foreground ; a greyhound at full speed. In
field near horse's head a rose of five points barbed, etc., tn
sohil ; near the tail, an ornamented escutcheon containing
oval shield o( royal arms of England, encircled with Garter
inscribed with the motto, and cnsigncd with crown. Date as
before.
L^end as in 0^.
p. and R. in a carved anulus or border of architectural
moulding.
B. Sf. Phetagr. pL 972, ff. 3, 4.
608. Sulph. casts. 5^ in. [li. 28, 29.]
0. Map of British Isles. In "The British Sea" a fleet oC
war vessels. Betw. Irirlnml and Scotland a carved shield'
charged with cr<is.-< of St. George. In base stmilax shield of
arms of Ikkland.
THE - GREAT - SEALE ■ OF • ENQLAND 1646.
R. Representation of interior of House of Commons during
session.
IN'THE ' FIRST - YEARE ■ OF - FREEDOME - BY • QOO'8- BLESSING -
RESTORED 1648.
Beaded bcrder.4.
B. M. PkelngT. pL 97J. ff. I, a.
SECOND SEAL. a.d. 1651.
599. Proof impression in white wax from matrix. 5! in.
[.t.wiv. 17.J
0. Map of BritUh Isles. In " The British Sea " a fleet of
war vessels. Bctw. Ireland and Scotland an ornamental
shield, charged with cross of St. George, In base, a similar
shield of arms of IRELAND ; below the shield a dolphin
embowed, spouting.
Legend :
THE ■ GREAT - SEALE ■ OF ■ ENGLAND - ISSV
R. Representation of interior of House of Commons during
session. Window at the back smaller than in first seaL
IN ■ THE -THIRD ■ YEARE ■ OF- FREEDOME ■ BY ■ GOD'S ■ 8LESSINO-
RESTORED 165)
Outer circles oniamcntcd with cross and harp alternately
arranged betw. car^-cd ornaments.
600. Sulph. casts. [D. C, A. ijci 131.}
Tr^w, pi xri : a Af. Pkolegr., pL 973, ft 3, 4 ; Harrison'* ed. of
Rapin.
OLIVER CROiaWELL, PROTECTOR.
60L Uncoloured : lower margins cliipped and imperfect
5} in. [xxxix. 30.]
p. Ornamental shield of arms; Quarterly. 1, 4. a cross,
England, 2. a saliire. Scotland, 3. a harpt Ireland, ovcf
SEALS OF SOVKREIGNS.
6?
:tll an escutcheon, charged with [siu] a lion rampant [arg.] the
aniwt of CRfiMWELL. Crest ; on a helmet alTronte, and mantling,
on A royal crown a lion passant guardant crowned. Supporters :
dexter, a lion rampant guardant crowned : sinister, a dragon.
At base, a label inscribed:— pax qv>ERiTVR bello.
MAQNVM • 8I0IULVM ■ REIPVB ' ANOL>£ - SCOTI£ • ET ■
HIBERNIvC ■ AC.
R. Representation of Oliver Cromwell, in armour on a
horse. Head uncovered ; a Rash over r. and under I. shoulder,
tied behind in flowing bow. In r. Ii. a baton or staff, in t. h.
the reia-i. Horse turned Lo I. on a foreground, with distant
view of R. Thames and city of London. Over horse's tail
an ornamental shield of arms as on odt:
OLIVARIVS OEI-ORA
REIP
*CT-
ANQLI>E SCOTr>E
PROTECTOR.
£T- HIBERNI^.
In each side, a border of foliage outside legend.
602. (A.D. 1657.] Discolourcil: small imperfect impression,
only showing helmet of ohf.. and (>art of body of the Pro-
tector and of horse on rfv. [Colt. ch. xvii. 35,]
603. Leaden cast of the t>M', only, partially oxidised. [SI.
ch. xxxiv. ly.]
C. Vertue, SiBton'i Worki, p], Jtvii, «viii. B. M. Pketegr. pi. 974.
RICHABD CROMWELL, PROTECTOR.
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1658.
604. [a.d. 1653, tAt 1659^] Uncoloiired : fine impression.
[Add. ch. 14.97s]
(). and R. Same as seal of which rex: bears figure of O.
Cromwell, and without alteration of name.
606. [A.D. 1658.] Uncolournl : imperfect impression,
injured by dirt, very small fragment only. [H.ir]. ch. ttt
C.4-J
606. [a.D. 1658, i>, 1659.] Uncolourcd: imperfect im-
pression, sliowing part of helmet of 0^, and part of horse on
rr,\ [Add. ch. 17.356.]
SECOND SEAL. a.d. 1659-1660.
607. Red : proof impressions, cracked, [xxxiv. 23 A., B.]
0. and H. Same matrix as used first by O. Cromwell,
afterw. by Richard Cromwell, Retouched, however, by the
F
66
JB OK SEALSl
engruvcr, who ttss made some slight altcmttons to face,
lengthened scnbbard of sword, and rcpUiced reip. by
RElPVSLiC^ in legend. The obv. with shield or arms does
not appear to have received any alterations.
608. Sulph. casts from above. [D. C. A. 132, 137.]
Vcrtue {ret'. an\f), pi. xxiii ; J'rhpr, pi. xiir; B, M. Plu>l«gr.
pL 974i B^ 3* 4-
CHARLES n. A.D. 1649-1685.
FIRST SEAL. a.d. 1649-1653.
609. [a.D. 1O49.] Bronze green: fragment, much injured;
shewing body, knees, and legs of king, ihc hand holding orb.
and 3 few other details ; app. by plaited cord of red and white
ribbon. 2{ X 2i in. tAdcl. ch. 13.585.]
p. Tlic portion which remains of this unknown type is so
much injured that details cannot be satisfactorily made out.
King seated, probably on throne, and in flowing drcsti.
Size and position of body and legs clearly indicate that this
seal cannot be referred to any other known seals of Charles II.
In the King's hands, tlic sceptre and orb.
H. Little more can be distinguished on this reverse than
one of the King's legs, which slicxvs that the horjc is turned
towards the 1.
SECOND SEAL. A.D. 1653-1664 (?)
610. [a.d. 1661.] Bronze green : fair impression, indistinct
in parts. [Cott. ch. xi. 6i]
0. King, with small crown, sceptre, and orb. enthroned,
customary royal attire, feet on a tasscllcd cushion on semi
circular footboard. Throne, canopy, supporters with fla{^
and other details derived from previous seals, principally the
" 1640" and " 1643 " seals of Charles 1. In space for l^end,
over canopy, the date " 1653."
CAROLVS 11. DEI GRATIA MAGN* BRITANNIA FRANCI* ET
HI8ER . REX nOEl DEFENSOR.
R. King on a horse, Plate armour, crest of feathers,
oval sliield of anns. Hor.te galloping lo r. In foreground,
ornamented with flowering planLs, a greyhound at full speed.
Background, 3 distant .iccne. In the field by horse's head, a
rose cnsigned with crown royal. To I, in field an ornamental
oval shield of the Rtiyal arms of England, cncireled with
Garter inscribed with the molto and cnsigned with crown
royal.
Legend as on rev. but the word hibernia at length.
61L f A.D. l66a] Green : fragment only, app. by plaited
cords of red silk and gold thread. [Add. cli. 13.587.]
613. [A.D. 166a] Green: injured by compre-ssion. [Add.
ch. 24,711-1
613. [a.D. 1662.] Uncoloured : very small and indistinct
fragment of jMUt of footboa.fd of throne, flower and greyhound,
&c [Add. ch. 13.589.]
SiMUbrd, Cfa. Hiu. p. $j8 A. i 8. At. fMotcgr. pL 975, tL 1, 3. cic.
THIRD SEAL. am. i664*-i674.
614- [a,D. 1670.] Green : cracked and imperfect, app. by
plaited cords oif red and white thread, jj in. [Add. ch.
17.212.]
0. King enthroned, mth small crown and the usual royal
robes, with sceptre and orb in hand^. feet on ta^selled
cushion. Throne, carved »hcll-sli<tped back : at b<ise. two
\ioa* couchatit, not crowned, inner feet clcv.itcil, behind each
of iheo) three lozcngc-shapcd flags on lances : tho.se on the
r. h. charged with <l.) St. George and tlic Dragon, (2.) a rose
cnsigncd with a crown, (3.) a thistle crowned ; on 1. h. (l.) the
union flag of the crosites of St. George and St. Andrew com*
biocd, (2.) a flcur-dc-lis crowned, (3.) a harp crowned ; above
these, a AcroU on which an cagic rises holding festoon of
floweni. Canopy surmounted by oval shield of the ROYAl.
ARMS OF Great Britain, encircled with Garter inscribed
with the motto, enstgned with royal crown, and supported
by two wirtged ainoHni, with garlands at base of shield. On
a ribbon the legend : —
CAKOLVSl . II
DEI . GRA , MAG . BRITAN
REX . FID . DEFENSOR .
FRAN . ET . HIB
B. King on a horse, in classical style. Fillet of laurel on
head, loosccloak,cutlassorscimetar in r.h. Horse-trappings,
reins, girth, loose bands on flank, &c. Korse galloping at full
speed to r. on ground ornamented with foliage. Background,
a distant view of London, with bridge, river, &c [In engrav-
ing by Vertuc. a small star over king's head.}
Legend on a ribbon :—
CAROLVS . II . DEI . GRATIA . MAG . BRITANNI/E . FRANCI« .
ET . HtBERNI£ . REX ■ FIOEI . DEFENSOR .
615. [A.D. 1670.] Uncoloured : imjierfect impression of
centre. [Add. ch. 24,1801]
• Simon's Ifartt (Vertuc), p. 68.
K a
68
CATALUUUE OP SEALS.
616, (a.d. 1671.] Discoloured green : very small fragment,
part of 1. h. sujipurter, lion, and of hors«'s breast. [Harl.
ch. ;s F. 17.]
617. [a.d. 1671.] Uncoloured: indistinct fragment of
centre of I. Ii. side, with flag held by .supporter, and on rtv.
the legs of horse. [Harl. ch. 86 G. 38.]
618. White : proof impression of rev. chipped at top,
discoloured with dust, [xxxviii. 3.)
619. Stilph. cast from No. 618. [D. C. A. 138.]
.Sandford. Oeit. Hist. p. 5483 ; Vertue, Siaum't H^tfrtt, pL xxxix, si,
pp^ 68*, 69* ; B. Af. Pkctffgr.f |1 976. ff. i, I, Ac
FOURTH SEAL. a.d. 1674-1685.
620. [a.d. 1674-] Uncoloured : broken at upper part ;
app. by pUitcd cords of gold and silver thread. 6 in. [Cott.
ch. xxxii. 21.]
0. King enthroned .'Ui before, with toyal robes, orb andl
sceptre, tas?icllcd cushion under foot. Carved throne [withj
arms supported by two amorini under canopy]. At side
two eagles looking outward ; supporting lion and unicorn, '
each sejant, holding lance [with flag charged M'ith crosses of
St. George and of St. Andrew.] Above these, on pedestals,
two classic busts in profile.
CAftCKLVS . 8ECVNDVS
REX
6 . GRA .] MAQ . [BRI . FRA
FID .) DEFENSOR . «C.
ET . HIB.
B- King in classical armour, on horse galloping to r.
Foreground ornamented with flowers. Background, a view of
the city of London as in previous seals.
CAROLVS . SECVN0V3 . DEI . GRATIA . MAGN^ . BRtTANNIC .
FRANCIS , ET . HI8ERNI/C . REX . FIDEI . DEFENSOR .
The legend on each side is within foliated border.
621. [a.u. 1679.1 Uncoloured: small obliterated fragment
[Harl. ch. in c. S.]
62S. [a.d. 168 1.] Uncoloured: sni.tll imperfect, and indis-
tinct portion, badly impressed. [Add. ch. 23,871.]
623. [a.!). 1682.] Uncoloured: an indistinct impression,
imperfect, app. by red and white silk cords, plaited together.
[Add. ch. 19,404.]
Tr/sor, pi. »xvi, 2 ; Vertue, Stmon't IVorks, pL xxvlU, p. 48 {Rcvewc
only] ; B. Af. Phologr. pi. 975, ff. I, 3.
SEALS or SOVKREIGNS.
69
JAMKS n. A.D. 1685-1688.
634. [a.O. 168&] Uncoloured: fair impression, cracked,
app. by plaited cords of red ant) white silk. 5} in. [Harl.
ch. 83 H. 30.1
0. Resembles very rauch that used by Charles II. as the
last seal. The busts here replaced by two female figures
in flowing robes, upholding curtains of canopy.
PRAN ET Hie
IACOBV3
SECVNDVa QRA MAO BFtI
REX FID DEFENSOR.
B. King, in classical, or so-called Cesarean dress, with
long hair, loose cloak, and short sword, on horse galloping
to r. on flowered foreground. Uackj^und, a distant view of
city of Ixindon. This side is designed from devices on seal
already referred to.
lacobvs ' secvndv8 • dei • gratia maon>e ' britannic .
franci/E'ET'HibernijC -fidei- defensor.
626. lA.l>. 16S7.J Uncoloured : very imperfect ; app^ by
plaited cords of red and white silk. [Cott. ch. xvti. 54.J
626. [A.D. 1688.) Uncoloured : fair, but somewhat indis-
tinct impression ; app, by plaited cords of red and white silk.
(Harl.ch. Ml H. 13.]
627. Sutph. casts, of No. i. [D. C. A. 145, 146]
Sondrartl, Gtm. Hitt., p. 548 e; Trhi^r, pi. xxvii.
WILLIAM UI. AND HARY H.' A.D. 1689 1694.
628. [a.D. 16S9.J Uncoloured : indi.stinct impression ;
app. by ulaitcd cords of red and white silk. %\ in. [Add.
ch. 5967.]
0. Design of this derived from that of Philip and Mary;
seated figures of King .and Queen, each in royal habit, seated,
holding sceptre in exterior hand ; betw. them a small column
with plinth and capital on which an orb topped by cross, on
the ofb arc resting the r. h. of the Queen, and the I. h. of the
King. Entablature of column inscribed with initials G. M,
eostgned with crown. Underfoot, two tasselled cushions.
Outside the royal figures two lions, royally crowned, holding
lances and flags as before described. Overhead, a tented
canopy with fringed valance and curtains looped up at sides ;
beneath this in centre, an oval shield of the ROYAL A K MS, as
* ArlJM's design id (?) pla&ier of Paris for the rtv- ol a great teal
of ttic above sovereigns. It '\% imfiftijhcd, ■&<! in m^ny re«peeis diAmnt
fiom tbc 'rt'. of ihe great ic.il iiBcd by them. [xn»v. \ ta] Trti^r, pi!
wwix.
70
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
before, with addition of escutcheon of pretence — Billctt^. a
lion rampant, for NassaIT, encircled with Garter inscribed with
the itsuitl motto.
GVLIELMV3. 111. ET. MARIA It. DEI. QRA. ANQ. FRA. ET.
HIB. REX. £T. REGINA. FIQEI. OEI-ENSORES.
0. King and Queen, in classic costume, each on a horse
going to r. Fore^jround of flowering plants. Background, a
distant view of R. Thames, city of London, &c.
Legend as before.
Both sides finished with border of foliage
SATidford, Get. Hitt^ p. 54S J: B. M. Phetogr. pi 977, ff. 1, 3.
629. fA,D, 1696.] Uncolourcd : uncertain impression ;
used by Uic King after the Queen's death. [Add. ch. 13,336.]
WILLIAM in. A.D. 1694-1702.
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1C94- i<»95-
The Seal of William III. and Mary II. was used in i6t)5,
SECOND SEAL.
630. Sulph. casts. 5I i"-. (LI- 30. 3>-]
0, King seated, crowned and holding orb and sceptre, on
carved throne ornamented with foliage, and two eagles, a
shell-shaped back, and canopy, the curtains held up by two
female figures in classical drapery-. Over king's he.id an
oval shield of the Royal Arms with two winged Cupids
holding crown royal. On carved brackets at sides of throne,
the Lion and Uniconi, the royal supporters, each holding
Rag on staff; charged, the one with the cross of St. George^
the other with that of Sl Andrew.
QVLIELMVS. III. D. GRA. MAQ. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX.
FIDEL DEFENSOR. AC.
It. King in classical attire, with flowing mantle, head lilletcd
with laurel wreath, drawn sword in r. h.. on a horse springing
to r. with small fringed saddle, and triple strap on flank.
Background, a distant prospect of London, with river, bridge
and principal spires.
OVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRATIA. MAQN«. BRITANNiiC. FRANCI<E .
ET. HIBERNIjC. rex, FIDEI. defensor. AC.
Legends within borders of foIi.«ge.
Sandford, Ocit. Hist., \x n^t: B. M. PA^tagr. pLg;?, K 5. 4.
iJKALS OF SOVEREIGNK.
7i
ANNE. A.I>. 1702-1714.
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1702.
63L [a.D. 1702.] Uncolourcd: fragments ol seal of
William III. very indistinct; app, by plaited cords of red
and white thread. From indistinct condition of seal, it is
impossible to determine whether any .-iltcmtion.s of legend
were made. [Add. ch. 6968.]
SECOND SEAL. A.D. 1703- 1707.
632. [a.[>. 1704.] D-irk green : injured by compression ;
app. by plaited cords of red and white silk. 6 in. [Add. ch.
~ is.)
0. Queen in royal robes, crowned, seated on carved throne,
and holding sceptre .-ind orb ; feet on tasscllcd cushion ;
throne with circular-headed canopy of Italian style of art,
at I. h. Mdc of queen a lion sejant reguardant crowned, holding
oval shield, with carved border, charged with the cross of St.
George ; tm I. h. side an unicorn sejant, gorged with crown,
and chained, holding similar shield charged with the cross of
Sl Andrew, Above these, beside the columns of throne, on
r. b. side a figure of PlETV, holding model of church in r. h. ;
on I. h. side a figure of jL'STtct, holding pair of scales
baknced in r. h., in 1. h. a bundle of Roman fsaca. On front
of canopy, a carx'cd oval .-ihicld of the Rdval Akms \as, UNed
by James II. j encircled with Garter, inscribed with the motto.
and cnsigncd with royal crown, supported by two angels,
seated on gables, win^s erect, each sounding a trumpet of
fame
ANNA OEI GRATIA MAON>E BRITANNI/E FRANC1/E ET HIBERNI«
HEGINA FID DEFENSOR ETC
A small rose is ased as a stop to -separate the words.
H. Queen in royal robes, crowned, and holding sceptre
and orb. seated on a horse to tlie 1. Saddle cloth and brcust-
bond of horse escallopcd and frinjicd ; its tail tied with
ribbon. Foreground ornamented with foliage.
Legend as before with alteration of DEF. in place of
DEFENSOR on the cln'.
SiwdfottI, GtH. Hist., Pl 548/; B. M. Pkot^gr. pi, 978, ff i, s.
THIRD SEAL. A.D. 1707-1714.
633. [a.D. 17091] Uncolourcd : fair impression ; ap|>, by
plaited cords of gold and silver thread. 6 in. [Add. ch.
72
CATALOGUE OF SEALS
0. Queen, enthroned, royal dress, jewelled, ermine cloak
fringed, crown, collar of the George, and holding sceptre and
orb ; feet on tasselled cushion. Throne carved in renais-
sance style, with semiciTcular head, sustained by allegorical
figures of PlKTY and Justice as dcscritMxl in previoHS seal.
Beside the Queen the lion and unicorn with flags and shields
as described before. On canopy an ornamciital shield of the
RoVAL Arms, as then newly altered, viz., txGLAND impaled
with ScoTLANl^ (dimidiated tressure). ensigncd with a royal
crown, and supported, as before, by two angels, blowing
trumpets. Badges of rose and thistle introduced freely into
decoration of details; the dais, the entablatures of the
pedestals on which the allcRorica! fi^ufcs stand, and the back
and frieze of throne being ornamented with these devices.
ANNA DEI GRATIA MAGNjE BRITANNjC FRANCl>e ET HIBERNlyE
R£QINA FIDEI DEFENSOR ETC.
A rose and a thistlu grafted on a slip at each end of the legend.
The stops are alternately a small rose and a thistle-flower.
H. Figure of Britannia, in loose dress, seated at foot of
rocky clifT. and holding in r. h. a lance with two small
ta»els at head, in I. Ii. an ornamental oval shield of arms as
on t^6v.. on I. h. side a rose of five points seeded and barbed,
and a thistle, springing from same root, ensigncd with royal
crown.
BRITANNIA ANNO REGNI ANN£ REGIN>E SEXTO.
A rose and a thistle, each slipped and leaved, in saltirc, at
the beginning of the legend. The stops arc alternately a rose
and a thistle-flower.
Legends on each side enclosed in border of foliage.
634. [A.n. 171 i-J Uncoloured : cracked; app^ by four
conls of red and white silk. [Add. ch. 16,281.]
635. [a.d. 1711.] Uncoloured: the 1. h. side only; app.
by twisted cord of red silk and silver thread, with two fringed
tassels. [Add. ch. 26,394.]
636. [a.d. 1711.] Uncoloured: cracked; app. by four
cords of red and white silk. [Add. ch. 16,282.]
637. [a.d. 1711.] Green: cracked ; app, by four cords of
red and white silk. [Add. ch. 161283.]
638. [a.d. 1712.] Uncoloured: app. by cords of red and
white silk. [a.D. 16,286.]
639. [a.d. 1713.] Uncoloured: well preserved; app. by
cords of red and white silk. [Add. ch. 16,288.]
640. [A.D. 1713-J Uncoloured: 1, h. side wanting; app.
,' red and white siU
by
Ik cords. [Add, ch. i6,3gaj
SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
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641. Sulph. casts, from proof impression, (xxxvi. 237. 238.]
S«ndford, Gem. Hit/., p. 548 g; Trii^, pi. «ix ; B. M. Ph^t'/rr.
pL 978, a J, 4.
OEOBOE t A.D. 1714-1727.
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1714.
642. [a.D. 1714.] Uncolourcd : app. by plaited cords of
red and uhilc silk. [Add. ch. 16^292.]
This is the scat of Qu. Anne, used by the king for a. short
time after his accession,
643. [a.i>. i;i4.] Uncoloured : fair impression; app. by
plaited cord of red and white silk. [Add. cJi. 16,293,]
SECOND SEAL. A.I>. 1715-1727.
644. Uncoluured: fine impression ; originally app. by
plaited cord of silver threads. 6, in. [xxxvi. 232.]
0. King enthroned, in royal robes, cron-n, ermine cloak
and tippet, collar of St. Geoi^e ; and holding sceptre and
ort). Feet on tassellcd cushion. At r. h. side of king an
allegorical figure of Mf.rcv holding spear, and ornamental
oval shield of arms of England impalmg Scotland, also a
crowned lion sejant holding on a lance a (lag of the RoVAL
Arms, as described below. On I. h. side an allegorical figure
of Justice with sword and balanced scales, also an unicorn,
sejant guard,'int, goi^ed with a coronet and chained, holding
on a lance a flag of Union, viz., a cross of St. George for
England, combined with a cross of St. Andrew for Scot-
land. Throne has carved arms and scrolled back ; above,
a curtained canopy with cscallopcd valance, having in front a
circular shield of arms^Quatterly, i, EngIw\ni> inifxaling
Scotland; 2. France; 3. Ihklanu; 4. Bkunswick. im-
paling LltNEDURG ; on a point in point. Saxony ; on
centre of fourth quaner an escutcheon, charged with the
crown of Charlemagne, for the Arch-TrEasurERSHIP of
THE Holy Roman Empire. The shield encircled with
Garter inKribed with the motto and cnsigncd with myal
crown supported by two angels, bending forward, with wings
expanded, heads reverted outward, cich blowing a trumpet.
QEORGIV8 DEI GRATIA MAGN^E BRITANKIjC FRANCliC ET
HIBERNI^ REX FIOEl OEFEN.
B. King on a horse. Armour indistinct but appears to
consist of cuirxis and plates, small helmet crested with ostrich
feathers, scarf over the left shoulder, drawn sword in r. h. ;
74
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
Horse prancing to r, on broken Rround. with distant \ie'ff o(\
city of London, R. Thames, etc
Lt^nd in conttniiution of Ro)'al style from odv.
BRVNSWICEN ET LVNEBEROEN DVX 5ACRI ROMANI IMPERI
ARCMITH6SAVRARIVS ET PBINCEP3 ELECT ETC.
On eacliside the legend is within a finely foliated border. H
645. (a.h. 1715.] Uncoloured: cracked and indistinct in
parts ; app. by plaited cord of red ajid white thread. [Add.
ch. 5969.]
646. [a.T). 1718.] Uncoloured: fine impression; app. by j
plaited cord of red and white silk. [Eg, ch. 1091,]
647. (A.D. 1720.] Uncoloured 1 well preserved, but cracked ;
app. by plaited cord of red silk and gold thread. [Add, ch.
6300.]
646, [A.D. 172a] Uncoloured: well preserved; app, by|
plaited cord of red silk and gold thread. [Add. ch. 6301.]
Triiar, pL xs»ii ; B. M. Pholegr. pi. 979, ff. 1, 1.
OEORQE n. A.a I727-I76a
649. Uncoloured : somewhat darkened with exposure ^o
dust ; formerly app. by plaited cord of red and white silk,
6 in. [xliv. 334.]
0. King enthroned, bctw. allegorical personages. In r. h.
a sceptre, in I. h. an orb ; small crown on king's head, feet
resting on tas^elled cushion on footboitrd. At r. h. side stand
(1) a figure of Hkrculi;.s with club over r. shoulder; at feet
a lion couchant with crown royal ; (2) Plest^" with cornu-
copia: ; (3) MlSERVA with spear and oval shield of arms ; on
L h. side. Great Britain personified as a female figure in
classic dress, holding sceptre and oval shd. of arms of Enu-
LAND and SCOTIJVND impaled, behind a figure of INNO-
CENCE (?) with lamb in arm-t Under king's scat a figure of
Envv overthrown and chained.
Behind, a crown and vxo sceptres in saltirc on carved
entablature, and in back-ground a colonnade with Corinthian
columns supporting oval shield of arms as used by George I.,
encircled with Garter inscribed with motto, ensigned with
royal crown and bctw. palm branch and cornucopia:.
GEORGIVS. n . DEI . GRATIA MAGN;C . BRITANNI;^ . FRANCIS .
ET.HIBERNIyE.REX.RDEI . DEFENSOR.
% King in classical armour, with chlamys and sword, on a
horse prancing to r. ; horse-trappings : a loo.sc and short cloth
buckled in front, reins, &c l-'orcground. some flowering
pUntx, Background, a distant view of city of London, river,
bridge, &c.
mVNSWICEN . ET.LVNEBEROEN. DVX . SACRI -ROMANI IMPERII.
ARCHITHESAVRARIVS, ET.PRINCEP3. ELECT. ETC.
The legend on each side within floriated border.
660. [a.d. 1744.} Uncolourcd : fine impression, fairly
well preserved. (Add. MS, 4271, art ii.]
65L [A-D. 1744.] Uncolourcd: 1. h. side destroyed tfifc
whole injured by compression. [Add. MS. 4271, art 23.]
6Sfl. [a.d. 1748.] Uncolourcd: nearly complete, upper
part of ti^. split off; app. by platted cord of red .silk and
{old thread. (Add. ch. 6302.]
653. [a.d. 1755.] Uncolourcd: partially indistinct. (Add.
MS. 4271, art. 3a]
654. [a.I>. 1756.] Uncolourcd: much injured by com-
pression ; app, by jilaited cord of red and white threads. [Ch.
Br, A. Ui. L]
665. [a,D, 1753.] Uncolourcd: much injured by compres-
lion ; app. as before. [Ch. Br. A. v, $■]
656. [ajj. 1759.1 Uncolourcd: injured by compression;
app. AS before. [Ch. Br. A. v. 6.]
667. [a.d. 176a] Uncolourcd: much injured by compres-
sion ; app M before. [Ch. Br. A. vi. 7.]
658. (A.a I7()0.] Uncolourcd : much injured by com-
pression ; app. as before. [Ch. Br. A. vi. 10.J
869. [A.D. 1760.) Uncolourcd: very imperfect impression.
[Add. ch. 18462.)
660. Green: fine impression; originally app. by plaited
cord of red and white silk, [xxxvi. 32,]
661. Uncoloured: very indistinct impression; originally
i|>I>. by plaited curd of red and while bobbin, [xlviii. 19.]
662. Sulph. casts, of fair impression. [D. C.^ A. 152, 153.]
Trfi^r, pL x»xiii ; B, At. Pk^<>gT. pi. 979, fT. 3, 4, &c.
OKOBOB III. A.l>. 1760-1820.
FIRST SEAL. A.D. 1760- 1762.
663. [a.I>. 1761.J Uncoloured: injured by compression.
(Add. MS. 4271, art. 32.]
Thi« i« the seal used by George 11., and continued in use
■ilhciut alteration by George III., for a short perioti
;6
CATALOGUK OF SEALS.
664. [A.D. 1761.] Uncolourcd: much injured bycompres-
sion ; app. by plaited cord of red and white threads. [Cli. Br.
B. i. 8, 9.]
665. (A.D. 1762.] Uncolourcd: injured by compression ■,
app. by pUited cord of red and white thread. [Ch. Br. B.
"■ 3- *■]
666. [A.n. 1762.] Uncolourcd : injured by compKSMon ;
app. as before. [Ch, Br. B. ii. 9.])
SECOND SEAL, (?)
667. Sulph- cast SJ in. [LIII. 13. 14.]
0. On platform, with moulded edge, the king, wearing
garter and ribbon, crown, mantle, and tunic, on carved throne
with shell-back cnsipncd with royal crown, seated in profile to
r., and holding sceptre and orb. At his side a lion coucliant.
Beneath his feet a t.asselled cushion. Around the king six
allegorical personages, cadi depicted in conventional manner
with proper accessories and emblems, vix. J USTICE, with broken
sword, and balance ; Peace with palm-branch ; LEARNING,
or Minerva, with helmet and javelin ; STRENGTH or HER-
CULES, with club and lion's skin ; VICTORY, with javelin and
oval shield over which she holds laurel twig ; and PLENTY or
Ceres, with cornucopia; of Amallhea. In field overhead, a
plain Garter, cnsigncd with roy.il crown, betw. comucopi.'c and
palm-branch.
OEORQIVS . Ill . DEI . GRATIA. MAO . 8RlTANNI<C . FRANCIjC . ET.
HIBERNI>e . REX . FIDEI . DEFENSOR.
R. King in plate armour, bare-headed, hair in queue, with
drawn sword in r, h., on a horse springing to r. h. on a
mount with a plant under hind feet of horse. Background, a
distant prospect of K.. Thames, London, with St, Paul's
Cathedral, the bridge, and other objects. Saddle-bolster
contains pistol. Saddle-cloth embroidered.
BRVNSWICEN. ET. LVNEBVRQEN. DVX. SACRI. ROMANI. IMPERII.
ARCHI. THESAVRARIVB. ET. PRINCEP8. ELECT, ET«-
Foliated borders.
S. it. Phtflogr. pi. 980, IT. 1, 2.
THIRD SEAL.
668. Sulph. casts, elnf. 55 in, rgv. 5j in. [D. C, .\. 154,
I5S-]
0. and B. resemble Seconu Seal, but the ring containing
original legend appears to have been replaced, in unfinished
oanncr, after cutting aw^iy portion of field whereby dtam. of
Kal is somewhat reduced, and Garter above head of King
it brought ncurcr to kgend. Moulded edge of platform here
replaced by channelled groove. In other respects the details
of this seal appear to agree with those of prcWous example.
But legend so mutilated that it is impossible to discern
uhcthcr any alteration has been eHected or not.
7>/»r, pL xuv, from (his tmpressioit i B. .V. Pkot»gr. pL 980. fl*. 3, 4-
FOURTH SEAL, (not used afler iSoa)
669. Uncolourcd : fine impression, slightly injured in
places ; app^ by plaited cord of red and white bobbin. 5^ in.
[xxxvti. 46.]
0. King as in second Seal, seated, in prolilc to r. on throne,
lUrroundcd by group of allegorical ^gures. Among the
figures, which are the same as those already described, that
of Victory or Brita.vNIA has the shield charged with the
RoVAl. Arms before the union with Ireland. Overhead, in
the field the Garter is inscribed with the motto, and the
interior space filled up with royal arms; crown, cornucopia;
and palm branch being also larger than in previous seals.
In comuco[>in; is placed a brand) of flowers, perhaps rose,
thistle, and shamrock.
GEOROIVS. III. DEI. QRATIA. MAGH/C. BRITANNI>E. FRANCIC
ET. MI8ERNI*. REX. FIDEI. DEFENSOR.
R, King on a horse to r. h.iir tied behind neck, belt over
L ahoulder, sword, &c. Hoi'se- trapping of saddle, saddle-
cloth, bridle, reins and curb-rein. Holster contains pistol.
Back-ground Jillcd with view of city of London, K.
Thames, &c.
BnVNSWICEN. ET. LVNEBVRQEH, OVX, 8ACRI. ROMANI. IMPERII.
ARCMITHESAVRABIV8. ET. PRINCEP8. ELECT. ETC.
Legend on each side has outer circle of foliage. This seal
3 close copy of second.
670. [A.D. 1765.] Uncolourcd: much injured by com-
pression ; app. by red and white cords plaited together.
[Ch. Br. B. V. 3, 4-]
67L [a.D. 1765.] Uncolourcd : much injured by compres-
app. as before. [Ch. Br. B. v. 5.]
173. (a.d. 176^.] Uncolourcd: very much injured by
contprcfision ; app. as before. [Ch. Br. B. viii. 5.]
673. [a.d. 176$.] Uncolourcd: injured by pressure ; app.
u before. iCh. Br. B. viii. 7.]
7»
CATALOGUE OF SBAUSy
674. [a.D, 1770.1 Uncolourcd: injured by comprcsKinn ;
app. as before. [Cn. Br, B. x. 4.]
676. [a.d. 1772,] Uncoloured : vciy impcffcctly im-
pressed. [Add. ch. 18.463.]
676. |"a.D. 1774.] Uncoloured; injured by compression;
app. by plaited cords. [CI1. Br. B. xiv. 0.j
677. [a.D, 1776.] Uncolourcd: inipressioii much ob-
literated by compression ; app. by white and faded red cords,
pLiitcd together. [Ch. Br. B. xvi. la]
676. [A.D. I73e.l Uncoloured: partially injured by com-
pression, app. by plaited cords. [Ch. Br. B. xxi. 2.J
670. [a.d. 1782.] Uncoloured : injured by compression ;
lower part imperfect. [CIi. Br. B. xxii. 7, 9^]
680, [a,i>. 17S3.] Uncoloured: imperfect and indistinct;
app. by plaited strands of coloured bobbin, blue and white.
[Add. ch. 18,465.]
681. [a.D. 1783.] Uncoloured : cracked, and injured by
compression. [Ch. Br. H. xxiii. 8.]
662. [a,d. T783.] Uncoloured; somewhat injured by
compression. [Ch. Br. B. xxiv. 2.]
663. Uncoloured : foirnerly app. by plaited bobbins of red
and white colours, [xliit. l6a]
B, M. Pkolagr. pi. 981, fT. 1, 2.
HIFTII SEAT.. (?) {not used after i8ool)
684. Sulph. casts. OI>v. 5 J in. m. 5^ in. [liii. 15, 16.]
0. King, crowned and royally attired, with sceptre in r. h.
and orb top^jcd by cross in 1. h., seated on carved throne with
feet on tastelled cushion. Overhead a fringe<l canopy sur-
mounted by royal crown, and having curtains drawn back.
B-ick of canopy has oval shield of ROYAL ARMS before union
with Ireland. On r. h. side three allegorical figures as already
described, but differently posed: JL'STICE, LEARNING, and
POWLK; on I. h. PiKTV with church in hands, Britannw
with ova! shield charged with St. Andrew's cross for SCOT-
LAND, surmounted by St. George's cross, for ENGLAND, and
Lion,
OEORQIVS- III. D. G. MAG. BRIT. FR. ET, HIB, REX. F. D. BRVM8.
ET. LVN. OVX. 8. R. I. A. T. ET. PR. ELECT, ETC,
B, King in classic armour, with flowing mantle, and baton
of .1 Field Marshal in r. h.. on a horse springing lo !. h.. on
mount replenished with foliage, and background a distant
SSAIS OP SOVEREIGNS. 79
pn»]>Kt of city of London, the River, bridge, St Paul's
Calhedml, &c.
L^nd as on oh'. Foliated borders.
B. M. Ph9i»gr. pi. 98j, ff. j, +
SIXTH SEAL, (after i«oa)
ess. Sulph. casts. SI in. [liii. i;, iS.)
Vi and K. same as Fiflh Seal with alteration of Royal arms
in oval over )ciiig'» head. EnNigiis of France now al»Lndoned
jod the shield arrjiige<l as follows: — Quarterly, t. 4. EnG>
USD, 2. Scotland. 3. Ireland ; an escutcheon of pretence.
Brp.nswick impaling LOnehurg. on a point SaXonv,
oiugned u-ith a crown and stirmountcd by an escutcheon of
CllARJ.tMAGNE, for the Arcti-Trea^urcr of the Holy Roman
Empire,
Legend on both ehv. and rev. cut away and rq>laced at a
tower level in matrix by IcRcnd.
OEORQivs. Id, o. G. britanniarvm. REX. and continued as
iu previous seal.
There are marks niude by a bluiu poinled tool ;i<i if to
deface the nulrix. near figure of Hkrculels or Stkkngth.
\kW. the king's legs, and under throat of horse, as well as in
other places.
686. (a.D. 1803.] Uncoloured : very much injured by
comprtssicn. [Ch. Br, B. xliii. 2.]
687. [a.D. l8oj.] Uncoloured : very mucli injured by
compression. [Ch. Br. H. xliii. 5.]
B. At. Phohgr. pL 981, ff. 3, 4.
SEVENTH SEAL.
686. Uncoloured : fair but somewhat indistinct impression ;
origin.illy app. by plaited cord of red and blue silk thread.
St in. [xxxvi. 23.]
0, King, in armour of medieval style, with drawn sword,
ana horse stepping to r. on foreground enriched with flower-
ing plants. Hackground a distant view of Windsor Castle.
6E0RGIU8. TERTIU8, DEI. GRATIA, BRITANNIARUM. REX. FIOEI.
DEFENSOR.
V^ King, in royal robes, with crown, sceptre, and orb, seated
I throne of flat work, with I. foot on small footstool. On L
'side a lion and figure of BRITANNIA sUndiug. in classic
costume, with spear and oval shield charged with the crosses
of the Union ; behind this figure, a full length figure of
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Faith (?) halding chalice. On r. b. side three full length
fipiircs, draped in classic style, probably Wisdom, Justece,
and PowE^R, each with attributes too indistinct to be made
out ii) this example. Over head an oval shield of the RoVAL
AKMii, encircled with Garter inscribed with the motto,
ensigned with crown, and enriched at sides with branch of
rose, thistle, and shamrock. In exergue, under broad line of
dais, a classical rudder, and palm branch lying across iL
ET. IN. TERRA. ECCLESI-C. ANGLICAN*. ET. MlBERNiC*.
SVPREMUM. CAPUT-
Outsidc legend, on each side a border of foliage.
689. Sulph. casts from proof impressions, ptii. 19, 2a]
Triior, pL xwiv ; B. Af. Pkotogr. pi. 98a, ff. 1, a.
GEORGE IV. A.D. l820-l83a
6S0. [a.d. 1834.] Uncolourcd : fair tmpres!tion, injured by
compression in many places. 6^ in. [Ch. Br. C. v. 6.]
0. King, crowned with royal robes, sceptre, and orb,
seated in profile to r. on carved throne, his feet on dais of
two .steps, r. foot also on a footstool. On r. h. side two^
somewhat uncertain, figures, in classic robes, perhaps Justice
and Mercv ; on 1. h. side, a third figure, WISDOM {?). In
front of king three figures (representing the three kingdoms
of Great Britain). Britannia, Caledonia, and Hibernia.
Overhead a shield of arni-s &c., as in seal of previous sovereign.
In exergue a lion coucbant.
No legend. In place of it, a wreath of oak leaves, acorns,
laurel leaves, berries, &c
R. King in suit of armour of late medieval style, with
flowing cloak, sword at side, his head (full face) filleted with
wreath of foliage, and baton in r. h. on a horse prancing to 1.
field line. Saddle-cloth embroidered and fringed. In exei;guc
the date MDCCCXX.
OEORQIUS . QUARTUS . DEI . GRATIA . BftlTANNIARUM . FIDEI .
DEFENSOR.
69L [A.D, 1833.] Uncoloured: fair impression, injured by
pressure. [Ch. Br. C. iv. 7.]
692. [a.d. 1824.] Uncoloured: fair, but chipped and
injured by pressure. [Ch, Br. C. v. a.]
693. [a.d, 1825.] Uncoloured: fair, but much injured by
pressure. [Ch. Br. C. vi. 3, 4.]
694. [a.I), 1825.] Uncoloured: upper part cracked and
imperfect. [Cb. Br. C. vi. 6.J
SEALS U» yiVKRUGNS.
8l
606. [A.D. 1825.] Uncolourcd; injured by compression.
[Ch. Br. C. vi, 7. 8.]
609. [\.0. 1823.] Uncotoured : fair but much injured.
(Ch. Br. C. vi, la]
607. rA.D. 1836.1 Uiicolourcd : fair imprcsskvn. injured.
(Ch.Br. Cvii. I.]
$98. (A.I). 1826.] Uncoloured ; cracked and injured. [Ch.
Br. C. viL 2.)
890. [A-O. 1826.] Uncoloured: cracked and injured. (Ch.
Br. C. vii. 4]
700. [A.D. 1S26.] Uncoloured: injured by compression,
not well cast. (Ch. Br. C. vii. 6.]
Tr/ipr, pi. xxwi.*; fi. ,%f. Pk«i«gr. p|, 981, ff. t, a.
WILLIAM IV. A.l>. 1830-183;.
701. Red : proof impressions, on a bricking of whiter
6| in. [xjc.xvii. 55, 56.]
0. King, crownird, draped in royal robes, witli three collars
of {t} St Gtorne, (ii) thf Bath, and (iii) the GuclphK of Han-
over, cloak of ermine embruidercd alonjj lower edge with rose,
thbtk, and shamrock. On carved throne having a dais of
two steps, and holding sceptre and orb as before. On r. h.
HiSEKVA, with helmet and spear, standing; Pe.\ce, with
branch of myrtle, and I'lENTV with comucopi;e, seated on
steps; on I. h. NKPTUNt, with trident, standing, and Reli-
GIOV and JUSTtCK. seated. In upper part of fieUt. behind
throne, a .slueld of arms a.s before. Encircled with Garter
tnscrit>ed with tlie motto, crowned, nnd enriched at sides with
palm- branches. In exergue a caduceus entwined with flower-
mg braiKh of the three national flowers. In place of legend
a classic wrcatli of nak leaves, bound with fillets.
B. King, on a horse walking to r. on a quay. King in
iDodciT) attire with long cloak, having a .«tar on shoulder. In
r. h. a baton. Saddle-cloth of lion's skin. Background, two
line-of-battle ships. In exergue a trident wreathed with
crowu of laurel.
QULIELMUS . QUARTUS . DEI . GRATIA . BRITANNIARVM . REX -
FIOEI. DEFENSOR
With a rose before the first word.
700. [a.D. 1836.] Uncoloured: cracked and indisUnct tn
The cDtcr. of thr rev. if th? ical for Scotland, ai shewn by thUtle
' — t of roM, QD uddlc, and in IcHcnd.
iATALOOUE OF SEALS.
places : app. by two plaited cords of sil%'er thread and red
silk, with two tassels at ends, [Add. ch. 16,220.]
703. Uncoloured : enclosed in soft teathem bag before ,
iropression. Edges imperfectly impressed, (xliv. 225.]
fritor, pL XKXvii. 1 B. M. Pk^egr. pi. 983, ff. 3, 4.
VICTORIA.
FIRST SEAL,
704. [a.d. 1837.] Uncoloured: app. by plaited cord ofj
silver thread and crimson silk. [Add. ch. 16,221.]
This is the seal of William IV. unaltered.
SECOND SEAL.
705. Red: proof impressions, 6^ In. [xxxix. 3. A. B.]
0. Queen, crowned, and royally robed, with the collar of
the Garter, sceptre, and orb, seated on throne with three
steps and carved b^ick. On r. h. a seated figure, representing
JUSTtCK, with sword and balance ; on 1. h. a seated figure
with a long cross and closed book, representing Rei.igiun.
Over head in backj^round a carved gothic canopy and two
side niches, also canopied. containinR figure of saint on r, h.,
and of an ar<;hbishop on I. h., each on carved pedestal. Back-
ground Riled up at sides with curtains looped and tasselled,
and tabernacle work. In exergue a shield of the ROYAl.
Arms, quarterly, 1, 4. England ; 2. Scotland; 3. Ikeij^kd :
encircled with Garter inscribed with motto, cnsigncd with
royal crown, and enriched on each side with branch of laurel.
In place of legend an elaborate wreath of roses in flower andj
leaf, oak leaves, and acorns.
H. Queen, in royal attire, crowned, holding sceptre in r. h.«
seated on a horse to I. with caparisons of network on back, '
feathered plume on head and ornamental reins, led by page
with feathered cap in his hand. In cxer^c a trident on twe
crossed branches of oak.
Legend in onianiental c:ipitals, with a crown at the beginnin|
and a rose of five leaves and two sprigs of three leaves of 1
tree bctw. the words : —
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BftlTANNIARVM REGINA
DEFENSOR.
706-70B. Greenish-yellow : three fine impressions
formerly app. by plaited cords of crimson silk, [xliii. 13^
135- 136.1
C 83 )
ROY^L OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
PRIVY SEALS OF SOVEREIGNS.
EDWABD L
709. [A.D. 1296.] Red: edge chipped, i in. [Harl.
cIl 43 B. 8.]
Within beaded border, a shield of arms of England.
n SECRETVM RCeOIS} EDWARDI.
710. Sulph. cast [D. C, A. 55.]
EDWABD UL
FIRST SEAL.
Til. [A.D. 1347.] Red: imperfect. l-i- in. [Add. ch.
".307-3
Within gothic ornament, richly traced, a shield of arms :
France {semf) and England quarterly.
ftSeCR : FRA LIE.
SECOND SEAL.
713. [a.d. 137a] Red : fine, fr^ment only. [L. F. C, iil 19.]
Wthin finely cusped and traced gothic rose with quatre-
foils in spandrils, a larger shield of arms : France {semi) and
England quarterly.
filCHABD XL
713. Red : very imperfect, en placard. z\ ia [xxxvi.
187, B.]
A shield of ROYAL ARMS , ensigned with open crown, and
G 2
84
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
supported by two lions couchant guardant addorsed, each
holding up ostrich feather charged with label.
iSCECRETUMJ: [RIICAROIII: [RE)QCI19: FRANCIE:ET: ANODE:
A flcur-dc-lis at the beginning of the legend.
714. Another impression, tn filaeard, very fragmentary.
[xxxvi. 187 A.]
716. Another impression, en piaeard, very imperfect,
[xxxvi. 187 c]
716. [A.D. 1 380.] Red : another impression, impcTfect,
fragments of central part. [Add. ch. 7578.]
HSHST V.
717. [A.D. M'S-J Red; fragment of central part only.
About 24 in., when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 39.]
A shield of Royal Arms ; (France not xmr/.)
HENRY VII.
Red : imperfect.
2} in [Add. ch.
. TIB. (A.a I S05.]
A rfii«Id of arms : Fraxxe (three fleurs-de-lis) and
Engu^nd, quarterly, cnsigncd with cnm-n of five points
llcur^s ; betiv. two feathers labelled.
SECRETU GtS : ANQLIE : E
A fleur-de-lis at the bcginnii^ of the legeiKL
BERNIE
HKHRT Tin.
719. [A.D. isi&j Red : \-er>* imperfect [Add ch. 17.747.]
This appears to be the some seal a^ that used by. and
described above fM. Henr>' VII.
ELIZABETH.
t»a (Aix 157S.J Red : imperfect I'va. [Add. di 17.1 14.3
A shield of the ROY.VL ARMS, cns^ned with royal crown,
betw. initials £. R. — supported by two lioos scjact addoned,
each botdbg ostrich feather.
EUZASCTH D ■ 6
> H
DEFENSOR.
EGIHA . FIDEI
ROYAL OFFICES AND OCFICF.RS.
85
JAMES I.
72L [A.D. 1610.] Red. i; in. (Add ch. 14.97a]
Rose en soleil, of five points, barbed and seeded, cnsigncd
»ilh K>yal crown, bcHv. initials I. R,
^ lACOeVS - D Q - ANQ - SCOTIE - FRAN ET - HIB REX.
Border beaded
722. [A.U. 1621.] Red; imperfccL About 3 in. originally.
[Add en. 1919.]
A shield of arms: 1, 4, FRANCE and ENGLAND quarterly ;
I, SC0Tt^\ND ; j, Ireland. Surmounted by royal crown.
Supported by two lions sejant addorsed, on each side of
5(iicfd an ctstricli feather, and in field the letters I. R.
Legend destroyed.
CHARLES I.
723. [A.t>. 1625.] Red : very imperfect, lower part only.
About 3 in. when perfect. (Eg. ch. 42a]
A shield of RoYAL Arms of ENcrj^ND within Garter
inscribed with motto. In base, on mount. Uvo lion-s sejant
(^uardant addorsed. each holding ostrich feather ; above in
field the initials C. K.
ICAHOLVS DEI GRATIA MAGN<E BRIH'ANNt^ FRANCIS
724. (A-D. 1638.1 Another impression, red : very imperfect
[Add ch. 5844.]
JAMES II.
726. (a.D, 16SG.] Red : frasment. [Hari. ch. 86 G. 41.)
A sliicld of KoVAL Arms, encircled by Garter inscribed with
moilo, itu])ported on either side by lion sejant addorscd,
holding up in fore paw an ostrich feather.
Legend destroyed Cf. the Privy seal of Charles L
ANNE.
726. [A.a 1711.] Red: imperfect, injured. 4 in. [Add
ch. i6.2«s.]
A shield of ROVAL Arms encircled by Garter inscribed
will! motto, cnsigned with royal crown between [two]
' fii^ on which are grafted a rose and thi<itle. In base.
li^ mount, two lions sejant guardant addorscd, each holding
oMrich feather.
Legend destroyed
727. (A.D. t7t2.] Red: small fragments only, very
indbtinci. [.Add ch. 16,2891]
1
728. [a.d. 1719.] Red
part of garter, and lions.
[Add. ch. 26,40q]
VICTORIA.
720. Proof impression, red; H in. [xxxvi 2361)
Within foli-itcd boKJer, an ornamental shield of ROYAL
Arms, encircled with Garter, inscribed with motto, ensigncd
with royal crown, supported by t^vo Itons sejant guardant
addorsed on vstradc, each elevating in fore paw an ostrich
feather ; in field above on each side, a thistle, shamrock, and
rose, grafted on 04ie stem.
On scroll : —
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REQINA FIDEI
DEFENSOR.
DUCHY OF LANCASTER.
HEMBY VL
730. (A.D. 1448.] Red : fine, fragment only. 3i in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 12.)
Only crest and part of ostrich feather.
SIQILLU O: LANCASTRIE:
XDWARD IT.
731. [a.1). 1482.] Red : fragment. About 24- in. when perfect
[Wol. ch.8. Js.]
Centre only : a shield of arms : — DUCHV OF LANCASTER,
Crest, on a helmet and mantling, wanting.
HENRY Vn.
732. [A.D. 149a) Sulph. cast. 2^ in. [D. C, A. 91.]
Witiiin cabled border a horse's head coupcd, contourn£e,
bridled ; in field, an ostrich feather and three cstoiles.
HENRICUS . DEI : GRa : REX 1 ANGLIC : < : FRAOIE ; DUK :
LAN : 1K&0.
ROVAL OFPtCBS AMD OFFICERS.
87
HBNRY VUZ.
FIRST SEAL.
733. [\.Xi. \$i3'.] Red: fine impression, but edge vevy
imperfect. 2\ in. [Add ch. i'',57S.]
A ihield of arms, couchi: 1£xglani>, with label of three
points on which arc indistinct charjies. On helmet and
ornamental iniititling of foliage which replenishes tht- field ;
the crest : on a chapeau \ctm.] a lion of EngLAXP. slatant,
charged on the neck with label as on shield. On each ^idc.
an ostrich feather, labelled. Border enriched with small
quatrefoils.
SIQI 1 IE : Z t Dtn : HIBEftNie : OEi
UO I LANCA8TRIE.
At the banning of tJic legend, a lion passant contoumj,
before el a cinquefoil.
734. [A.a 1537.] Red; central part only. [Add. ch.
■3^335. A.]
SECOND SEAL.
735. [a.i> 1544.] Red : originally fine, centre part only
remaining. About 2 in. [HarL ch. ^^ C. 26.]
This type resembles in general design the previous one. but,
the shield \* of ornamental shape, the helmet smaller, and the
work appears to be of finer execution. Legend wanting.
MART.
SEAL USED BY PHILIP AND MARY,
736. [A.D. 1554.] Red : fine, edge imperfect 3+ in.
[Slo. ch, xxxii. 39.]
On ground diapered with ornamental foliage springing
from helmet, a shield of arms of the DUCHY surmounted by
helmet and crest of same supported by two ostrich feathers,
labelled, on which are the initials M.R. — D.L. (Maria Regin-i.
Ducissa Lancastri»;.)
lA
DEI - GKA . ANGL- . PRaC
DEFENSOR . DE ■ OVC ■ -
REOINA . FIDE)
A . HtB'
ANCAS
A smalt rose or cinquefoil is used as a stop after each word.
ELIZABETH.
737. [a.I>. i;59-] Red : originally fine, edge and portion
uf field now wanting. About 3 in. [Add. ch. 8530.]
An ornamental shield of arms : Knoland, with label of
three points. On helmet and ornamental mantling the crest :
on a chapcau a lion statant i;uardaiit of Engl,\ND. crowned 1
and charj^cd on neck with l»b«.-l as in 5hield. On each sidcJ
iU) clinch fuulher, ihu iiuill in a lubel inscribed: l.C. — D.X.[
i^Ich DuH.) Over crest a label inscribed FIDEI DEFENSOH.
tSI ELtZABIETHE
DEI ■ ORATIA ■ ANOLIE ■ FRANBIE - ET
HIBERNIIE REOINE.;
A small mullet used as a stop after each word.
788. [A-D. 1559.] Red : edges cliippcd. [Add. ch. 24.323.]]
789. [a.d. 1598.] Discoloured red: edges chipped away.]
lAdd. ch. 7062.]
JAMES L
740. Red: fine and well preserved, originally appt byj
plaited silk- cords. 3 -^ in. [xxxvi. 227.]
Within foliated border an ornamental shield of anns
England, with label of three points. On helmet and I
ornamental mantling the crest: on a chapcau a lion of]
liXGL.^ND, statant guardaut crowned. In field above, Ihe
initials I. R. At each .side an ostrich feather labelled.
810ILLVM - lACOBI DEI ORACIA - ANGL' • SCOT - FRAN' ■ ET
HIBER' - REGIS ■ DE - DVCATV ■ SVO - LANCA3T'
A ficur-dc-Hs at the beginning of the legend.
741. [ad. 1608.] Red : edge chipped, injured. [HarL ch.
83 C. IS.]
742. [a.i>. r6oS,] Red : injured by dust, edge and legend '
destroyed. [U F. C, xi. 37.]
743. [a.u. lOid] Red: small fragments* [Add. ch. 1790.]|
CHARLES U.
744. [a-D. 1677.] Red : imperfect, much obliterated. Parts
of foliage of manlling only. 2 iii. [L 1*. C, vi. 20.]
JAMES II.
746. Sulph. cast. %\ in. [xlvii. 122,]
Ornamental shield of arms: England, with label of|
three points, on which arc some indistinct charge*, ensigned
with crown, and supported by two gre>-hound.'* sejant ad-
dorscd, each holding an ostrich feather labelled
lACOavS - II - DEI - ORATIA MAGN£ - BRITAMNIdC - FRANCIS •
ET ■ HiBERNi* ' [the word BEX [jurposcly cnwcd from the
matrix here] FIDEI ■ DEFEN8.-
A fleur-de-lis at the beginning of the legend.
OEORQE IT.
746. Sulph. cast ot obv. only. 3; in. [D. C. A. 158.]
p. King, in tubes of majesty, with ro)'al crown, collar of St.
George, sceptre flcur)', and orb ; seated 011 throne with carved
sides and fringed canopy. At sides the Ro>'al supporters,
holding flags, that on r. h. bears shield of the RoY.VL Arms of
GkECat BttlTAlX, as on great seal ; that on t. has shield of
arms : Enui,ani>, with label of three i>oints. In base a
slipped branch consisting of rose, thistle and .•shamrock, the
national emblems. Background diapered lozengy, with
cinqucfotl rose eu so/iei, barbed and seeded, in each space.
GEORQIUS QUARTUS DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI
DEFENSOR.
Outside bordcrinK of foliage.
H. wanting.
VIOTORIA.
747. PrfK>f. gutta [wrcha, dark brownish-green, i-fyf in.
[xx.\ix. 42, 43.]
0. Queen, enthroned. we;iring robes of majesty, with crown,
ermine tippet, collar of Garter, nccjMre ficury, and orb ; 1, foot
on small stool. ltcsi<Ie throne on r. h. an emblematical figure
of FAITH, on 1. h. a figure of jfsTiCK, Above throne, an
angel, winged and draped, blowing two trumpets. At sides,
on dia{x:red dadoes, each chiirgcd willi cinquefoil or rose, the
RiiVAL -sUHltiKrhKs of England, holding flags, that on r. h.
charged with RovAL Arms of Gkhat Bkitaik, that on I. h.
with arms of DUCIIV OF LaNXasTER, as described for previous
seals.
VICTORIA - DEI - ORATIA BRITANNIARVM REQINA FIDEI'
DEFENSOR.
A quatrefoil at the beginning of the legend.
R. Shield of arms: England, with label of three points,
each charged with as many fleurs-dc-li.s. On helmet and
mantling the crest : on a chapcau. turned up ermine, the lion
of ENG1.AND, statantguardani. charged with label as in shield.
At each side an ostrich feather, ermine, labelled.
90
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
On scroll running round : —
SIQILLUM : OUCATUS : LAMCA3THI*;
A cin()ucfuil or rose between six sinnll quatrcfoils used aa
a stop at the beginning and after each word.
Outer borders of each side ornamented with chcvroncd '
pattern.
Letter Seal of the Ditthy.
748. Red. lix+j-in. [xlix. 38.]
Oval, circular sliield of arms : ENfJLANO.with label of
points, within Garlcr inscribed : DUCHY OF LANCASTER, and
cnsigncd with royal cn>wn.
PALATINE OF LAN'CASTER.
VICTORIA.
740. Proof casts, white. 3J in. [xxxix. 44, 45.]
0. On a ttrrasse an equestrian figure of Q. Victoria
Britaxnia ; in the field, the Lancastrian rose, ensigned with
the coronet of a duke; in exergue, n lalliot coursni.
Legend in the field around, the Koyal style, abbreviated {
VICTORIA DEI QRAT. BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID. DEF.
B. A .shield of arms r England wilh label of three point
the shield of antique shapt Great on a helmi.-t. mantling,
and chapeau : the lion of Engi^anD, crowned, supported
each side with o.strich feather labelled ; behind shield, iti bas
a foliated device,
SIOILLUM COMITAT PALATIN. LANCASTRI«.
LANDS BEYOND THE TWEED.
SDWARD I. (" Pro terra ma uilra J^Jam:')
760. [About A.D. 1292.] Cast in sulphur, tinted grey. 3tT '^
[D. C, A. SI. S9-]
0. Within a cuspcd gothic six-foil, carved and trefoile
KQVAL OPCICES AND OFFICCRS.
91
a forked tree, on which, suspended by the strap, b a shield
gf arms : Engi^n1>, bctweea two flowering spr^ and as
many wyvcrns.
^ CDWARDVS OCI ORACIA RCX ANOUC OOUINVS HIBERNIC
er DVX AQVITANI€.
11. Within a similar ornament a bear passant beneath a tree
of three brnnclKs, each subdivided into three boughs ; in the
field two flowering sprigs.
^ BiaiLL.V DNI ^DWARDI D€l GRA RCX ANGLIC PRO
TfTRRA 8)VA VLTRA TVCDAM,
EDWARD IXL
nt [A.IX133S.] Creamy white. }t in. |;H»'"Lch.43 D. 32.]
D- Within a richly cuspcd six-foil, suspended by loop from
lice, a shield of arms : hNOLAND : at sides two dragons sans
ffings, ground diapered with flowera
fDWARDVS - D€l - GRACIA R€X - ANGLIC D0MINU8 - HIBERNIC
■ ET ■ DVX AQVITANI6.
\i. Within similar rose, a bear passant ; in background,
wycli eltn tree which (ills up field.
SIOILLV- ' DNI ' CDWAROI ' OCI - GRA - REX ■ ANGLIC
PRO TGRRA 8JVA ■ VLTRA CTWEJDAM.
752. Sulph. cast. (D. C. A, 58. S9^]
HENRY IV. or V.
753. Sulph. cast of m>. only, a in. [xlvii. 45a]
Within gothic border of six cusped points, in spandrils cf
each of which is small ([uatrefoil. on mount a bear passant at
foot of wycli elm tree, the design forming a rebus on the name
of the town of BirtuUk, where this sc.il was in use,
^SIOILLUM : DfTi : HENRICI : D El : GRA : REG' ANGLIE Z
FRANCIE Z ONO .■< HIBERNjE : DE TERRA SUA
ULTRA TWEDA.
764- Another impression. [D. C, A. 83.]
98
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
CALAIS.
ZDWARD IIL
756. [A.U. 1331.] White. 34 in. [L. K. C, viii. i.]
0. Rcprcscntalion of l<ing on horse, turned to the I, ;
armorial bearings arc FK.ANCE (^sem/) and Ekcland
quarterly.
■ • ■ DWARDI : D€l : QftACIA : R€X ; FRANCfe ( : ET : 1 ANOLIC.
H. Small counter-seal . i^ in. KaTbican of castle, with
three embattled towers, gate, portcullis, etc.
« S' ■ PVI9V ■ P ■ TRISiCT ■ ■ ■ IN ■ f^T\B- ■ CALfiStt ■ DIMITTEND'
HENR7 Vin.
756. [a. i>. 1512.] Uncoloured: edge chipped. }i in.
[Add. cli. 22.623.]
0. On mount replenished with herba);e and flowers, the
king, to r, h, in armour with heraldic bearings of Fran'CE
(j«wiO and Englanii quarterly, crested helmet. -tword chained
to shoulder, and shield of Royal Akms on caparUoned horse,
also wearing heraldic charges and having royal crcat on head,
galloping to r. Field replenished with mullets and cinque-
foils.
« SIOILLUM : : H lA . : REGIS : : ANGLIE ; ET
FRANCIE = ET : DNI r HIBERNIE
Before the word Francie a wavy .•icroll.
I). The seal of EnWAKn IV.. used as countcrseal. i^ mtT
A fortified gate, wilh central embattled tower, two round
tower-s at sides, curtain with m.icliicoiations, portal, and port-
cullis half-way down. In space of door, a cinquefoil. On
each side of the tower, a rose slipped and leaved.
Legend [which has been twice altered] : —
8 EOWARDI DEI QRA REQISANGLIE+ FRANCIE f
DOMINI HIBERNIE.
A flowering scroll fills the space where originally stood the
word Framte^ and the underlined words are cut over the
original words et domiMi and very much cramped.
HENRY V.
767. Sulph. cast, i J in. [D. C. A. 85.]
A shield of arms: ENGLAND, (the lions not guardant),
bctw. two palm bnmches, and ensigiicd with the letter h.
^ HENRICUS ^ DEI ^ QRACIA.
RICHABD XU.
7B8. Sulph. cast I in. (xlvii. 7+]
A shield of amis: France and England quarterly,
ensigncd with crown of tliree crosses and two fleurs-de-lis,
tnd encircled with collar of roses, having the St. George (?)
pendant therefrom.
Lung's AfS. Calal., No. 316.
HEHRT Vni
FIRST SIGNET.
759. [a.D. 151+] Red: tn placard, covered with paper
previous to nnprcssion. -ff in. [Add. ch. 16,57s.]
A shield of the R0V.*L Arms, bctw. the initials H.R.,
nuigncd with royal crown, and encircled with collar of SS.
SECOND SIGNET.
760. [A.a tji/.] Red : covered ;vith paper, [xliii. 152.]
A shield of the RoVAL ARMS, cnsigncd with crown, en-
circled with collar of SS. ivlth rose and two portcullises in the
tu3e ; in the field a fleur-de-lis and Tudor rose.
ELIZABETH.
FIRST SIGNET.
761. (ad. 1 581.] Red: en placard, covered with paper.
\\ in. [Cott cli. xvii. 23. B,]
A shield of the KoVAL ARMS, cnsigncd with royal crown,
betw. the initials E. R.
ELIZABETH REOtNA ■ A ■ F
762. Sulph. cast [D. C, A. 1 19.)
H*
94 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SECOND SIGNET.
763. [A.D. i6ol] Red: e>t placard, covered with paper.
i-J- in. [Add. ch. 10,651.]
A shield of the ROYAL ARMS, ensigned with crown, betw.
the initials E . R.
ELIZABET ANQ'. FR. HIB.
JAMBS L
FIRST SIGNET.
764. [A.D. 1612,] Red: en placard, covered with paper.
l\ in. [xxix. 71.]
A shield of the ROVAL Arms, ensigned with crown, betw.
the initials I. R.
tACOBVS ■ D • Q ' MA3 - BRIT • FRA - ET. HIB • REX • Fl - DE.
765. [a.d. 1612.] Siniilar impression. [Cott. ch. xi. I.]
SECOND SIGNET.
766. [a.d. 1613.] Red: en placard, covered with paper.
H in. [Harl. ch. 83, C. 19.]
A shield of the Royal Arms, ensigned with royal crown,
betw. initials I. R.
lACOBVS ■ D • Q - ANO' SCO' FRA' ET . . . . REX.
THIRD SIGNET.
767. [a.d. 1617.] Red: en placard, covered with paper,
indistinct. i-J- in. [Harl. ch. 75 F. 9.]
A shield of the Royal Arms, ensigned with royal crown,
betw. the initials I. R.
lAOO SCO- FRAN ET HIB REX Fl DE.
768. [a.D. 1619.] Red : en placard, covered with paper.
[Harl. ch. 83 C. 20.]
CHARLES I.
769. Red. |^ in. [xlvii. 116.]
Octagonal; a shield of arms, quarterly: i, 4, FRANCE
and England, quarterly ; 2, Scotland ; 3, Ireland ;
betw. the initials C. R. Ensigned with crown and sur-
rounded by inscribed Garter.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 550.
ANOTHER SfGNET.
770. Red. J X |in, [xlvii. II/.]
Octagonal ; a sliicld of the arms as before, cnsigncd with
crown, and KUrroutidcd with inscribed Garter, the letters of
which appear to be placed over a previous bearing, |H'rha[»
a collar of roses.
Laiug's MS. Cafal, No. 551,
OUVER OROHWELL, PROTECTOR.
771. Red. i in. [xlvii. 120.]
Ov»\ ; a shield of arm:* of six qii^rtcrings r I, CrOMWEU.;
I. Cakauck: VkEictUKAS ; 5. Coi.i.wvn AI'-Tani;no. Lord
of Efionydd ; 4, Jestvn Ap-Gwkcant, Prince of Glamorgan;
S. MaDOC Ap-MEREDITII. last Prince of l'o\v>'s; 6.MURFVN.
Crest on helmet, wreath, and mantling, a dcmi-lion rampant,
holding fleur-de-lis.
Uing't ^fS. Catal., Na 488. Henfrey'* .Vumitmata Cr^trnvtlfiama
Pf 180, 181 ; pLvi.. f. 4.
CHARLES n.
F//tST SIGNET.
yt%. [a.d. 1651.1 Wafer, covered with paper cut in the
form of four flcurs-dc-lis. 1} in. [Eg. ch. 422.]
A shield of the Roval Arms, carved, bclw. the initial
ktters C. R., ensigned with royal crown, and encircled with
the Garter.
CAR0LV8 ■ II • D ■ MAQ ■ BRI FRA ■ ET ■ HIB - REX ■ PI • DE • AC.
SECOND SIGNET.
773. [a,D. 1672.1 Wafer, co%-cred with paper, l) in.
{Hwl.ch. 7S F. 18.]
Similar to the first signet but the shield larger, letters of
Intend thinner, and other variations of minor details. Border
01 foliage.
THIRD SIGNET.
774. [A.D. 1672.] Wafer, covered with paper. \k in.
[Add. ch. d07s.]
A shield of arms as before. 9omc^vhat larger, scroll sides, no
initial letters. Crown and Garter, as before.
UROLVS- II ' D G ' MAQ ■ BRI ■ FRAN - ET- HIB- REX ■ FID- DEP.
Bonier of foliage.
9<5
CATAIXJCUE OV SEALS.
JAMES U. and his Queen, UARY OF HOD&MA.
776. GutU pcrcha. J in. [xlvii, 123.]
Oval ; the monogram J.M.R.. cnsigned with crown.
Ulna's AfS. CalaL, No. $$3,
WILLIAM III. .ind MART H.
776. [a.d. 1690.] Red : covered with pnper. i^ in. [Sic
ch. xxxit, 55.]
A shield of the RovAL Arm.s, with an escutcheon of pr
tencc of N.\>;sAU, cn^tjgncd with » crown royal, and encircle
with the (laitcr.
QVIL : III -T MARIA - II - D ^ G - M BR : FR *t HI : OeX
■T REG : F : D.
SMALL SIGNET.
777. Guttapercha, -ftj in. [xlvii. 126.]
' Oval ; the monogram composed of the letters W. M. R., tli
latter letter aUo in reverse, cnsigncd with crown and supporte
by two amorini.
Laing^ AfS. CataL, No. 554.
WILLIAM lit
{U-scd by Anne.)
778. [A.D. 1702.] Red : covered with pa[>cr. [Add. cY
'3.947]
Same as that for William and Mary, with legend altered.
OVLIELMUS - M - DEI - M BR FR >i HIBER -. REX ■ Fl : D.
AKHE.
FIRST SIGNET.
779. [a.d, 1703.] Wafer, covered with paper, ij ir
[Add.ch. 13,948.]
An ornamental carved shield of the ROVAI. Akms of Queen
Anne, previous to the union with SCOTLAND ; ensigned with^
royal crown, and encircled with the Garter.
ANNA D. O. MAO t BR : FR : ET HIB : REOINA FID : DEP !
780. [A.D, 1704.] Anotlierimpression,somewhatindistinct.^
[Add.ch. 13,949-J
ROVAI, OFFICES AND OFFICEKS.
97
SECOND SIGUET.
781. Proof. Red. [x\y. 17.]
Copy of previous seal, with small difllcrcrccs in details.
The arms arc those of Great Brltaix subsequent to the
union with SCOTLAND.
ANNA : D : Q : MAG : BftI t FRA : ET : HIB : REOINA : RD ■ DEF.
782. [aJ). 1707.] Red; covered with paper. [Add. ch.
13.950]
GEOROE I.
783. [a.d. 1718.] Red: covered with paper. Ij in.
[Eg.ch. toS.]
Omamenial cir\cd shield of the ROVAL Arms, cnaigncd
with royal crown, and encircled with the Garter.
0E0RQIV8-D:G : MAO ; BR1 : FRA r ET- HIB : REX- FID. DEF. ETC.
OEOROE II.
Red : covered with paper.
1} in.
784. [a.d. i7iS.]
[Add. ch. 19.738.)
Ornamental car\-cd shield of the ROYAL Arms, ensigncd
with royal crown and encircled with the Garter.
QEORQtVS ■ II ■ D ■ Q ■ MAG ■ BR ■ FR ■ ET HIB ■ REX - Fl ■ DE • ETC.
WXLUAU XT.
LARGE SIGNET.
78B. Proof impression. I| in. [xxxvt, 24.]
Omamenial carved shield of the Roval .Arms, en-
circled by the G.irtcr. and surmounted by royal helmet with
mantling .ind crest. Supporter** of Kngland In base a scroll
inscribed
DIEU ET MON DROIT
and containing the rose, shamrock and thistle, of the three
kif^oms : —
aULIELMUS IV DEI GRATIA BRITANNIARUM REX FID. DEF.
SMALL SIGNET.
tT86. Proof impression. 2 in. [xx.wi. 25.]
' Ornamental carv-ed shield of the Roval Ar.Ms, cnsigned and
encircled as before ; on each side of the shield a laurel sprig.
Legend as in No. 785.
H
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
QUEENS CONSORT.
MATHILDXB. or MAUD, OF SCOTLAND.
First Quern of K. Hcnr>' 1. Dau. of Malcolm Can-More,
King of Scotland,
787. [a.D. 1 lOO-i 1 18.] Sulph. cast, from original at Durham,
3* X JtV in- t>=lv. s-] ■
Pointed oval. I-'uII IcnRth representation of Queen with
long dress, cloak fastened at neck, long sleeves, wearing crown
of three points flcury, hcad*drcss, etc ; standing on flat corbel
and holding in r. h. a sceptre with open trcfoiicd handle, thc_
cruciform head surmounted by dove turned to r. ; in 1. ~ '
an orb.
q* &IGILLVM MATHILDtS SCCVNtDAE* DIEI QRACIA
R€OINA€ [A3NQLIC.
Laing's StippUmfHtal DtscritUvt Catahgtit of AaeUnt S<9llUk Sra
i866,pLi,f.S.
766. Another impression, [xlvii. 4.J
AELIDIS, or ALICE, OF BRABAMT.
Second Queen of K. Henr>' I. Dau. of Godfrey, 1st
of Brabant
789. [After A-D. 1135.] White: indistinct but fiiirly pr
served, lower point chipped off ; the matrix appears to have
been worn out. App. by thick thong of dccr-skin. [Ado'
ch. I9,s;3.]
Seal as described for king's first Queen Mathildis.
Legend altered and word MATHILDIS removed to permit ir
Bcrtion of AALIOIS, The word Secundae in the present state
of the legend must be taken to refer to the fact that this_
Queen w;w tlie second wife of Henry.
790. [After A.D. 1 138.] While: indistinct and imperf©
upper part wanting. [Add, ch. 19.574]
ALLUIORA, or ELEANOR, OF PROVENCE.
Queen of K. Henry HI. Dau. of Raymond Bcrcngar, Cour
of Provence. eri.>CT qua,
FIRST ShAL.
791. [a.D. 1255-6.] Green : upper part broken awaj
34 X 2) in. [Colt. ch. xvii. 6.]
* Thii title w.-u probably Adopted 10 distinguish tlic Queen fram Mau
the wife of William the Conqueror,
ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICER.S.
99
0. Figure of QiKrtn on corbel, full lengtli, crowned, draped
tn (ix>fc dress girded at waist and reaching in graceful folds
below feet, with loose cloak, buckled at neck and reaching
almost to tlic ground. In r, h. a lonj;
mounted by cro§s and florcatcd. in 1. h.
ligned with orb and dove. Beneath
guardant-
ALIAiNORA ' □£;!
GRACIA : RCGCINiA
HYBERiNKCJ.
cross or sceptre sur-
a simitar sceptre cn-
corbcl a lion sejant
ANGLIC : OOMtNA :
K. Suspended by strap, from richly designed tree of three
branches, a shield of arms : ExGLAKD.
[«L(AN0:RA :; DVCISSA N0RMANNI€ [€T r A1QVITANI6 .
COMlTiaSA I AN]OeGAV:ie.
792. Sulph. casts of above. [D. C, A. 51, 52.]
793. [A.D. 1236-1259.] Green: cracked, app. by woven
cords of red silk, [xxxix. 16.}
Sandfofd, C/n. /fi'i'., p. S7t <■£- =-
SECO.VD SEAL.
Aftcf cession of Duchy of Normandy to France.
794. [A.D. 1263.] White : fine impression, imperfect About
3 X 2 in. [I-Iarl. ch. 43 C. 42.]
0. Queen under trcfoilcd gothic canopy of great beaut}',
adorned with small roundles containing countersunk quatre-
foils. Sandford's engraving places the queen on hexagonal
plinth between two pilasters supporting canopy, and represents
a (ion of England, from an oval gem, under arch in the exergue.
The same authority gives the following legend : —
y^v ALIANORA • D€r • QRACIA - R€aiNA - ANOLI€.
B. Copy of that of previous type. Sandford gives the
ikcrcd style thus for Icgcnd.
AUANORA • 0C1 ' GRACtA - OOMINA - HiB€nNI£ ■ CT -
DVCISSA AQVITANNie.
796. [A.D. 1262, " I'an du toruncmcnt nostrc scignur."]
White ; small fragment of drapery only. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 43.]
Sudfbrd, Cen. Hit/., p. $7, f. 3,
ALIANORA, or ELEANOR OF CASTILE.
Flnt Queen or Edward I. Dau. of Ferdinand III. of
Castile.
796. [a.I>. 12901] Casts in sulphur tinted green. 3^ x 7\
in. [xlvil. a?, 28.J
i1 2
tc»
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Full length Rgure of Queen, crowned and holding sceptre
flcur-dc-IW under trcfoilcd canopy. In the field tlic heraldic
charges of the arms of Castii-E and LEON ; in the cxcrguc,
under arch, a lion of liLS'GLAND.
ALIANORA Dei GftACIA REOINA ANQLI€
B. A shield of amis r ENGLAND, suspended by embroidered]
strap from tree of three branches.
ALIANORA- DEI - ORA - DNA - HYBERMC - DVCISSA ACQVITANr
797. [a.d. 12S1.] White: fine impression, very imperfect.,!
[Add. ch. 81291]
Snndford, Cm. Hist., p. tsa
MAROARBT OF FRANCE.
Second Queen of Kdward I Dau. of Philip III. of France.
F!RST SEAL.
798. [a.d. 1299-1317.] Ca.«tA jn sulphur tinted green.'
3i X 21 in. [xlvii. 29. 3a]
0. Full length fiffure of Queen, crowned and holding a
sceptre fleur-dc-IJsi in r. h., the I. h. upraised on the breast ;
draped in robe charged with armorial bearings of ENGLAND,
standing on curved corbel : in field on each side, a tree bearing
a shield of .irm* : dfx. France, sin. Brabant.
» MARGARETA I D€l : GRA£C1A] : R€GINA 1 ANOLl£.
I{. A tree of three brandies, from which is suspended a''
shield of arms : England, surrounded by fourteen fleurs-de-
lis in orle, alluding to arms of FkANCE.
« MARGARETA
□€l ' Gi^A : DNA -
AQVITANNI€-
KVeeRNIE: DVCISSA
SMALL SEAL.
799. [a.d. 1300.] Red: fine but imperfect impression.
About I in. (Add. ch. 18,199.]
Within finely carved gothic rose-shaped device a shield of
arms; ENGLAND and FRANCE dimidiated in pale. In the
field, among other emblems now broken awaj-, two lions ram-
pant, in allusion to the queen's matern.il Arms of BrabaNT.
The outer spaces of the rose contain each a letter of the
queen's name, of which only ... A R .... a remain'
Sundford, Gtn. Hilt., p. iio; detCTibcd in p. 133. but not .ittogellKT
: correctly-
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
lOI
ISABELLA OF FRAHCE.
Queen of Edward II, Dau. of Philip IV. of France.
800. [A-IX 1307-1357.] Red: fine impression, edge and
part of legend imperfect About 3I x 2| in. fxxxvi. r,]
0. Within fine gothic niche, with rich canopy, a full length
figure of queen with crown and scefMrc, draped in fur cloak ;
the tabernacled sides of canopy charged with shield of arms
on each side.- <kx. Encla.m>; sin. France {setHf) impaling
Navarre. In base a lion's face in circular compartment
betw. two sunk trefoils.
S'. YSAaCLUS : R€QI8 : FRANCtC
€: 0€l
UE.
R. Small round counterseal (ifin. diam.) Within a double
beaded border a shield of arms : quarterly, 1, ENGLAND ; 2,
Frakcs, {sfmf) ; 3, Navarre ; 4, Champagne : on ground of
claburate foliage.
PmLIPPA OF HAINAOLT.
Queen of Edward MI. Dau. of William. 3rd Count of
KaUiault
PRIVY SEAL.
601. [A.t). t3$5.] Red : very hue impression, edge impcr-
fca in places. H in. [Harl. ch. 43 K. 1 10,]
Within richly carved, traced, and pointed trefoil, a shield of.
«na : quarterly, I, 4. ENGLAND ; 2, 3. HainaULT.
t SCCRETUM : 81 PHILIPPE ■ . OINE ; ANQUC.
For full tc);cail, sec Suidfon). Gtn. Hltt., p|x 114 (cngr.), 158.
803. Sulph. cast of above seal. [D. C, A. 77.]
603. [A.D. 1339.1 Red: small fragments only. [Harl. cH.
4J E. 10.]
ANNS OF BOHEMIA.
Queen of Richard II. Dau. of Knipcror Charles IV.
604. [A-D. t39a} Red: line impression, edge chipped.
34 in, [Add. ch. 20,396.]
Within finely designed gothic device of tracery and foliage,
a shield of arms ensigncd with crown of three points:
FRAVCK quartering ENGLAND; impaling the GERMAN EMPIRE
quartering Bait CM! a.
8 ANNE : REQINE ; FRANCIE : ET : ANQLIE : ET : ONE 1
HVBERNIE I -*
I03
cataloguk of seals.
805. (a. I). 1392,] Red: fine but very imperfect, centre and
a sm.ill fragment oflegend only. [Ilarl. ch. 43 V. 36.]
806. [a.d. 1394.] Red: fragmentary [Cott. ch. xi. 71.]
SauUbrd, Cfi. Hitt., p. i>4, (/.^ 194.
ELIZABETH.
Queen of Edward IV. Dau. of Sir Richard Wyde\'ilc.
GREAT SEAL.
807. [a.D. 1467.] Red : fine impression, the sides and lower
part broken away. 3| in. [Add. ch. 17,741.] |fl
Within carved border, a shield of arms; Per pale; der^^
quarterly, 1, 4, FRANCE (three fleurs-de-lis) ; 2, 3, ENGLAND 1
lin. six quartcrings, three in chief and three in base. 1, St. Pol
OF LUXKMUUKG : 2. Bavx; 3. Ll'signan-Cvprus; 4,
UrsINs ; 5, St. Pui. ; 6. WvDKViLK. The shield is cnsij^cd
with open coronet of four jewelled crosses patties and as
many fleurs-de-lis altcrnalcjy disposed with eight smaller
fleurs-de-lis bctw. them. Supporters : dtx. [a lion, arg.,
MaRchI of which only the paws left on this seal ; sin. a grey-
hound, [collared and] chained. NEVILLE. All within a border
enriched with roses and estoiles.
StOILUUM NE HIBERNIE
The .stops are cinqucfoil roses.
According to Sandford, the legend in its complete state
reads : " Sigillum . Elizabeth . dei . gracia . regine ■ Anglie .
Francie . et. doniinc . Hibernie."
Sandfonl, C/w. Hiil.. p. 374. and dcKribcd, it. p. 407.
ANVE OF DEMHARK.
Queen of James I. Dau. of Frederic 11. of Denmark.
GREA T SEAL.
806. [A.D. 1618.] Dark green: very indistinct, crackt
4i in, [Add. ch. 17,813.]
0. The Queen in ro>'al robes, with sceptre and orb^ standing
on carved dais. belw. two shields of arms : cfcr. the RoVAL
Arms of Jami-.s I. ensigned with royal crown; sin. the
Ql'KKn'-s Akm.s. The whole-ensigned with crown. The field
richly diapered.
]..egcnd destro)'cd. ^|
R. On a mount a shield of arms, impalinR the two shicldB™
described in oltv., ensigned with croun and supported by a
lion of EMiLANU and a wild man,
MAGNVM • StOILL - AKN
KOVAI. OFFICES ANU UFl-'ICEKS
103
HENRIETTA MARIA.
Queen of Charles I. Dau. of Henry IV', of France.
GREAT SEAL.
809. [A.D. 1625-1669.] Proof impressions in dark green
wax composition. 4f in. (Slo. ch, xxxiv. t6, A.B.]
Full length figure of the Queen in long dress and ermine
cloak, holding sceptre tenninated in fleur-de-lis in r.h.. an orb
in I. h., under canopy with damasked curtains gathered at
each side ; in the field on each side a shield of arms of
ornamental shape, couchi, cnsigned with crown : dfX. RoVAL
AkMs OF England ; sin. FRANti;.
Legend with a rose between each word,
HENNETTA(i/ir) MARI« ■ DEI GRATIS -(«t) ANGLI*-SCOTt>e •
FRAVNCIjt- ET- HIBERNI/E • REGIN*-
Follon-ed by eleven roses,
B- Ornamental lozengc-shapcd shield of arms, carved in
&II»: Rciy,\i. Akms of England, impak-d with Franck
ad NavakkE impaled; ensigned with crown. Supporters;
dex. a lion rampant, tail coward, crowned ; sin. an angel, wear-
ing a fringed tunic scmi^-dc-lis, the legs and feel in armour.
Legend on scroll, as in obv.
Within car\'cd borders of foliage.
810. Sulph. casts, ;i?«^r. chipped. [D.C., A. 128. 129,]
811. Metal casts, edges injured, [xlv. i, 2.]
SIGNET.
812. [A.D. 1651.1 Sulph. cast ^ x t in- [viMl i3i-l
Oval, a shield of Roval Arms of Englanu, impaled with
France, cnsigned with crown and encircled with border of
knots.
LaiDg'i MS. Cutal.. Na 76.
CATHARINE OF BRAGANZA.
Queen of Charles IL of England. Dau. of John IV. of
Portugal
FIRST GREAT SEAL. 1662.
613. [a.d. 1662.] Red wax composition : proof impressions.
4i in. [xxxiv. 26 A.B.]
0. On dais with semicircular front step and flat back and
tester, tite side curtains tasselled and held up by cupid^, a full
length 6gurc of Queei^ crowned, wearing royal robes, and
104
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
holding sceptre and orb, bctw. two carved oval shields of|
arms : tUx. GREAT BRITAIN, ; sin. PORTUGAL.
On a scroll —
CATHERINA- DEI' ORA - MAQ ' BRITANNI/E - FRANCI/E '
ET HTBERNI'C ' REQINA l&ea.
Tbis ebv. engravecl in Simon's woiks by Vcrtnc ; {d. xxxtii. [diUed
'• i66i.")
R. Ornamenta! shield of arms of Charles II.. impaling]
Portugal, tnsipned with royal crown; supporters: <Ux. a^
lion of England crowned ; sin. a wyvem.
On a scroll : —
MAQ SIOIL ■ CATHERIN/t ■ DEI - GRA ■ MAQ • BRITANNI*
FRAN - ET ' HIBERNI>e REOIN>C.
Within carved borders of foli.ige.
814. Sulph. casts, tinted grey. [D.C., A. 141, 142.]
816. Kcd : |)roof itnprcssion of r^. only. [xlv. i&]
SECOND ORBAT SEAL. 1678.
616. [a,U 1680.] Bronzc-colourcd : indistinct in places,;
app. by plaited cords of red and white $ilk. 4^ in. [HarLj
ch. MI H. \\.]
0. Full length figure of Queen, crowned and regally!
habited, holding sctptrc and mound, under canopy of
Italian architecture, flanked by half length lit;iires supporting
curtains ; on each .side a cherub holding ornamental .shield of J
arms : indistinct charges.
CATHERtNA ■ DEI ■ GRATIA • MAG ' BRITANNIA - FRANCIS ■ CT '
HIBERNI^ . REQINA 1678.
K. Ornamental shield of arms of Charles II., imjKiUng]
Portugal, ensigned with crown. Royal supporters as of)
Chjirlcs II.
MAG -SIGIL- CATHERINE ■ DE) - ORA - MAG - BRITANNI* ■ FRAN ■
ET ' HIBERN1>E - REQINjC.
Borders of carved foliage.
MABY D'ESTX,
Queen of Jamc:^ II. Dau. of Alphon»o, Duke of Modena.
GREA T SEAL.
817. [a-D. 1685,] Sulph. cast 4i in. [D.C.. A. 147.]
On dais with .semicircular projection in front, with carved!
ROYAL UKFICfiS AND OKFICKK^
IDS
back, and flat tcsler or canopy tas^cllcd at sidts and sur-
mounK^l by an eagle reguardatit rising with win^ expanded, a
full length figure of the Queen, crowned, wciiring ermine
mantle and embroidered dress, and holding in each hand a
sceptre, that in r. h. terminating in orb and cross, that
in I. h. in orb. cross and dove. Behind the Queen, a
cushion with tassellcd c^nds and the carved ends of a throne-
scat, with leopards' heads. At eadi side a winged clicrub
holding carved oval-shaped shield of arms: d^x. Royal
Arms of Great Brit.un; sin. Quarterly, i. 4, [arg.J an
eagle* displayed, crowned. 2, 3. [a^J three flcurs-dc-lis [or,]
within bordurc indented countcr-mdcntcd [or and gu.], Estf.
OF Modena.
On a ribbon or scroll : —
MARIA DEI ■ QRA ■ MAG - BRITANNIA ■ FftAN ■ ET • HIBERNI*
REOINA ■ IfiBft.
The Stops are cinquefoil ro«e«.
SIGAET.
8ie. Sulph. casL i in. |D.C„ A. 148.]
Lozcngc-shapcd. a shield of the RoyaL AkMS nf Great
Britain (as used bctw. 1603 and 1702) ensigncd with royal
crown, and bctw. the initials Jil, R,
STEWARD AND MARSHAL OF THK KING'S
HOUSEHOLD.
Official seal.
RALPH DB STAFFORD.
819. [a.D. 1 344-] Red: fine but imperfect, edge wanting.
Hin. [L. F. C, xiii. 19.]
A shield of arms: [or] a chevron (gu.]. STAFFORD; bctw.
three lions of Enclanij.
* S' . OF
The tincture or here represented by a diaper tozcngy
having small spot in each interstice ; the gules, by hatching.
" " With two beads."— Sandford, Gen. tfiit.. p. 681.
106 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JOHN [DB TIPTOPT].
1st Baron Tiptoft and Powys.
. 820. [A.D. 1426.] Red: I. h. side destroyed. If in.
[Harl. Ro!! O. 20.]
Within carved gothic border, and betw. three lions of
England, a standard bearing square flag charged with
saltire engrailed — the arms of TiPTOFT ; below flag, a
caltrop or cheval-de-frise,
• SIQILLUM : OFFICII ; MARE8CALCIE : H
CORONER OF THE KING'S HOUSEHOLD.
821. [14th cent] Proof. Red. i-f in. [xliii. i. A.B.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy — a wheel, en-
signed with coronet ; on 1. a staff or verge of coroner's office
and wavy sprig of foliage.
S ■ CORONAT - HOSPIC ■ DNI' - REQI8.
Within two beaded borders.
COURT OF EXCHEQUER.
BDWABD I.
822. [A.U. 1301.] Green : fragment of centre only.
i^ in. [Add. ch. 19,302.]
0, King on a horse to r. Hauberk of chain-mail, and
surcoat, prick-spur. Horse-trappings ; a breast band, reins
and stirrups.
Legend wanting.
R. A shield of arms : England.
823. [a.d. 1278.] Very small fragment [Add. ch.
21,484.]
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
107
RICHARD n.
824. [ad. 1396.1 Bron/e-grccn : very small fragment of
upper part only. (Harl, ch. 43 R 35.]
Resembles the seal of Henry IV. ; see description of Na 825.
HENRY XV.
825. [All. I413.] Dark green: injured in several places.
31 in. (Add. ch. 13,651.]
(). King on horseback, wearing hauberk and coat of mail,
•liield of arms: France {saiti) and England, quarterly,
helmet with crest of ENGLAND; sword in r. h. attichcd by
chain from wrist to neck. Ilorsc armed also with mail,
and armorial caparisons, [^altoping to r., a panache plume
on the head. The border of the field cuspcd with gothic
carving,
HENRICUS -. OEI : QRA : REX ; ANOLIE : OfiS : HIBERNIE : t -.
ACQUITAlE.
B. Within double quatrcfoil. finely and elegantly car\'cd in
gothic style, the ix>ints trcfoilcd and cuspcd, and adorned
with occasional tendrils entering into field, and with circular
opening in spandril-s a shield of arms: Fkance {semf) and
KXGLANi), quarterly: above and at each side a triple
towered castle, embattled, in allu.sion to arms of CAST1I.F, the
use of which has been explained in description of Great Seal
of Edward II.
i£<SIOILLUM ' DE • SCACCARIO - DOMINI - REGIS.
With elegant branch of flowering foliage after each word.
HENRY V.
826. [A.D. l4l!>] Bronze-Rrccii : fine impression, in-
i«rcd in places, upper part broken off [Add. ch. 26,692.]
p. and K. Same seal as that described for Mcnrj- IV. and
apparently unaltered,
HENRY VI.
827. (A-D. 1429.) Brofizc-grecn : fine impression now
\vxy imperfect (L. F. C. xxi.t. 10,]
Same seal a$ before, and apparently without alteration, e.xcept
thu of the legend of obv.
KENRICU5 : DEI ■■ ORA : REX ANQLIE : ET : FRANCIE : ET ■ DNS
HIBERNIE.
io8
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and addition o( small fleur-de-lis near 1. h. upper corner
of shield, in the rfv.
828. [a.d. 1454] Dark green; very imperfect, central
part only. [Add, en. 17,243.]
EDWARD IV.
629. [a.d. 14C3.] Bronjic-green : injured in parU, r. h.
side imperfect. [Slo. ch. xxxii. 40.]
0. and K- Same seal as that used by Henry VI. and
apparently without altcraiion, except name of Sovereign in
legend of oiv., here broken away.
HENRY VU.
630. [a.\x 1485.] Hronzc-grccn : cracked and injured,
[Harl. cli. 84C. 19.]
Same seal ait that u.scd by Kdward IV., with alteration
only of name.
HENRY VUL
FIRST SEAL.
831. [a.H. 1509— f. 1543.] Bronze-green; originally fine
tmprcs.'^ion, now chipped in margin. [Colt. ch. xvi. 5 Bl]
0, Copy, by inferior artist, of seal used by Henry VIL
Armorial bearings of France altered to three flcurs-dc-lis ;
armour cliiinged from chain mail to plate armour of the time ;
sword and cre.sl reduced in si/c ; fleur-de-lis removed to field
just below mouth of horse ; and a lion pas.s^nt contourn^
introduced into field in base ; there is also a flcur-dc-lis in,
field near sword handle.
SIQILLUMiHENRICI : VIIJ r DEI ■ ORAr REX :AN3[LIEJ
E : ONi r HIB".
K. A copy of r€V. of No. 825, with alteration of arms of
France.
Cross at beginning of legend here altered to ]K>rtculliii,
chained and ringed.
Legend as in previous seal.
832. Sulph. cast oi obv. only. [D. C, A. 104.]
SECOND SEAL.
833. [about A. P. 1 S43-' 547-] Uronze-grcen : fine impres-
sion, edge of rvi'. chipped at base. 3} in. [xxxix. 4.]
0. King on horse to 1. Shirt of mail armour, round helmet,
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
109
drawn sword held over head, shield of arms of FRANCE and
England quarterly, scabbard, and rowel-spur ; horse gallop-
ing on a mount, enriched with gras.s and three flowering
bushes ; horse armour, spike on the head, overlapping plates
on neck, capariiton^ adorned with armorial bearings a3
described above. Upper half of Jield diapered in small
squares, chequy. alternately plain and chai;gcd with a fleur-
de-lis.
HENRIC* Vlll» DEI QRA ANGLIE FRANC' ET HIBERNIE
REX FI0E1 DEFENSOR ET
A portculli.s between t«'o 6eurs-de-li5 at the beginning of
the legend. In each space a flcur-dc-lis.
II. Shield of arms as above, cnsigncd with royal crown, and
supported, on mount of bmkcn ground and herbage, by
heraldic antelope, gorged with crown, chained and ringed,
and a stag, also eorged, chained, etc., each one bending
exterior and extending interior hind leg. On mount, in fore-
ground, in base a <cron inscribed : —
sroiLLV 6CACAR11
DOMINI REGrS
with a f1cur-de>lis after the ist, 3rd, and 4th words.
Legend in continuation from obv. : —
IN TERRA ECCLCSIE ANGLtCANE ET HIBERNIE {lU)
8VPREMVM CAPVT
with a fleur-de-lis after c.ich word,
834. Casts ; green comuosilion, from fine impression,
[1.5.6.1
EDWABD VI.
836. tA.D. IS46-7*.] BronKc-LTccn ; injured. [.Add. ch.
18,287.]
Same matrix as second ty|x: of seal used by Henry VIII.,
with substitution of name edvvaROVS vi'.
838. Bronze-green : fine impression, much injured, app, by
plaited cords of green and white silk. [xxxv. 23.]
837. Sulph. cast of o^r-. only, [D. C, A. ill.]
PHILIP AND MARY.
838. Bronic-green : much injured, edge imperfect. Nearly
4 in, [xxxviL 67.]
• The deed to which iKe seal i« alUched it an cxcitiuLticutimi tLitcd
>8tb Nor. }8Ui Henry VMI. [IS46.J
no
CATALOGUE OF SRAIA
0. On ground diapered with flower*, the King and Queen in
regal attire, .seated, with short column or pedestal bctw.
them, on it an orb surmounted by cross avcllan^e, on which
each rests a hand ; above, a crown.
Legend continued throuKb both sides — the Royal style.
H. On mount, ornamented with flnwcrs, a shield of arms :
Philip of Spain, impaled with Marv of England.
cnsigned with royal crown, supported by caRle rising, and
lion rampant guardant ; in foreground on scroll : —
SIQIL' SCACAMI ■ DNOa • REQI8 ET • REOINE.
ELIZABETH.
839. [A.D. 1563.] Bronze-green: fine Impression in ex-
cellent condition. 3f in. [Harl. cli. 75 E. 37.]
0. Queen enthroned, wearing royal robes, with royal crown,
sceptre fleury, and orb surmounted by cross ; seated on chair
of which the arms and back ornamented with four carved
poppy-heads. Over he.id a shelUshaped canopy and balda-
chino, sustained by four carved pillars, the outer two having
carved knobs on top, the curtains drawn apart and held up in
loops. Floor on which throne is placed ornamented with a
diaper lozengy, each space bclnK charpcd with a rose tn so/etl
or fleur-de-lis, and on each of the intersections of lines, a
mullet. Background diapered and charged in similar but
larger manner, but a small rose or cinquefoil in place of
mullet. In exergue a floral device .ind initials E. R.
i£l ELIZABETH • • QRA ■ ANOLIE - FRANCIE ■ Er- HIBERNIE- R •
FIOEI ■ DEFENSOR.
The stops are roses.
R. On mount covered with herbage and stones, an orna-
mental .shield of arms: Fkaxce and England, quarterly;
cnsicncd wlUi royal crown, and supported by, dtx. an heraldic
antdopc collared and chained, sin. a stag, gorged with
coronet and chained. Back-ground diapered as in obi\
ifl 8I0ILLVM ' SCACARM - DOMINE - REOINE ' ANNO ■ D' ' MOLIX.
The stops arc roses.
840. [a.D. 1562.] Bronze-green: originally fine, now
impcrfcct. [Harl. ch. 75 E. 35-]
841. [A.r). 1571.] Bronze-green : fine imprcision, I. h, side
wanting. [H.arl. ch. 75 E. 38.]
84S. [a.D. 1571.] Bronze-green: fine impression, injured
in parts. [Hat!, ch. 75 E. 4aJ
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
Ill
843. [a.D. 1573.] Bronjte-green : fine impression of obv. ;
m. somewhat injured. [Harl. ch. 75 E. 41.]
fiac impressiofi of abv. ;
844. (\.D. 1572.1 Uroiuc-Krccn :
rtv. chipped. [Man. ch. 75 H. \6.}
Bronzc-Rrccn : fine impression, 5lit;htly
;s E. 46.]
Bronze-green: injured. [Marl. eh. 43
846. [a.d. I573,J Rron/.c-green : fragment only of central
pan. [Had. ch. rii H. 4.]
646. [a.d. 1574.] Bronze-green: good impression, injured
ill several places. [Karl, ch, 75 E. 42.]
847. [a.[>. 1574.] Bronze-green: injured and indistinct.
[Harl. ch. in B. 57.]
848. [a.d. 1576.1 BronKC-grccn : imperfect and injured.
[Hart. ch. 75 E. 45.!
849. [a.d. 1577.1
imperfect. [Harl. en.
860. [A.D. 1582.]
F. 41.]
861. [a.d. t582.1 Bronze-green: fine impression oripnally,
now injured. [L, F. C, xi. 31.]
802. [a.d. 1584,] BronM-green : cracked and injured,
lower corner of 1. h. iitde wanting. [Add. ch. 8629.]
853. [a.d. 1584.] Bromic-grcen : cracked and imperfect.
[Add. ch. 24.149.]
664. [a.d. tst^.] Bronzc-grccn : good impression, injured.
(Add. ch. 8533.J
855. [A.D, 1585.] Bronze-green : injured, upper part
broken off. [Add. ch. 10.157.]
868. [a.d. T590.] Bronze-green: small fragment only,
much injured. [Harl. ch. ill H. 5.]
887. [a.d. 1 596.] Bronze-grccn : imperfect and very
much obliterated. [H.irl. cl>. 51 H. 31.]
808. Bronze-green : fine impression, injured, [xxxvi.
34-]
859. Bronzc-grecn : very fine and sharp, chipped at top.
[xxxix. 5.]
860. Bronzc-grccn : very line impression, chipped at side.
[xxxix. 6.J
861. Sulph. casts of <7^. and rn'. [D.C., A. 121, 122.]
JAMES I.
862. [a.d. 1610.] Bronze-green : very small fragment of
centre. [Add. ch. 13.939.]
0. Details almost entirely obliterated Faint tnce« r>r
figure of king cntlironed under canopy.
Legend entirely warning.
n. Shield of Royal Arms supported by usual heraldic
figures, and in base a scroll inscribed : —
SIGILL- 8
DOMINI
Legend wanting.
CHARLES I.
B6S. [a.d. 1627.] IJronzc-grccn : very imperrect and in-
distinct. About 31 in. (Eg. ch. 486.]
0. and B. resemble the seal of James I. as far as may be
ascertained from this obliterated wal. The inscribed tablet
on the rev. reads,
8IQILL- - acAOO
OOMmr - RE
JAMES n.
664. [A.D. 1687.1 Dark green : line, but injured ; app. by
plaited cord of red and white silk. 4f in. [Harl. di. 1 1 1
H. T2.]
0. King, regally habited, with sceptre and mound, en-
throned beneath canopy of Italian architecture, flanked by
eagle rising and lion couchant guardant on either side, and aur-
mountcd by shield of RoVAL Arms of this monarch encircled
by Garter ensigned with royal crown, and §upporlcri by two
cherubs; field diapered in squares, the spaces alternately
containing rose or fleur-de-lis.
Legend, the ro>'al style, on scroll running round field.
B. Ornamental shield of RoYAL ARMS, encircled by Garter
ensigned with royal crown, supported by goat on dfx. and
stag on sin., each gorged with a duke's coronet and chaitved.
In field below, on scroll : —
SIOILL ■ SC[ACCARI]I ' DOMINI ' REGIS.
Legend, the royal style on scroll running round shield.
Carved borders,
865. [A.D. )688.] Green : indistinct, small [Mecc only.
[L.F. C,i, I*.]
QEonaE I.
866. [a.D. 1724.] Dark green: cracked, fine impression;
appi by plaited cord of red and white silk. 4} in. [Add. ch.
17.8 1 &]
ROVAL OFFICES AND OSFIQUKH.
"3
0. Resembles the great seal in many points, of which it is a
'feduced copy.
Tr/s^, pL icxxii.
K. Circular shield of Royal Arus. within Garter, really
ensigned, supported by goat and stag, collared and chained ;
On a label beneath : —
SIQILL ' SCACCARII ' DOM ' REGIS
Legend : a continuation of royal style from the obv.
OXOROE 11.
867, [a.d. 1759^1 Dark green: bent and cracked; app,
by green platted cord. 4f in. (Add. ch- i7,8i9l]
0. Reduced copy of great seal. q. v.
R. Resembles that of George I., No. 866, with few unim-
portant variations chiefly in legend.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN.
WILLIAM IV. and QUEEN ADELAIDE.
(LeittT'ieai.)
666. Red. 4 X i in- (xlix. 24-]
Quadrilateral, with rounded comers ; an oval shield of
tovAL Arms of Great Britain as used by the king,
circled by Garter ; leaning towards lozenge-shaped shield
of arms of Qu. ADELAIDE, dau. of George, Duke of SaXE-
MeininC'EN, vcr>' indistinct. The shields ensigned with royal
crown, and supported by the two royal supporters of GREAT
Britain on carved foliage. In base the Badge of St.
George, and below, the words : —
LORD CHAMBERLAIN.
PRIVY COUNCIl-
PRIVY SEAL or SIGNET.
869. Red. ( in. [xliii. 191.]
From a matrix of the i6th cent
Oval: a rose-en-sotcil, of five points, ensigned with roj
crown.
CHARLES I.
870. Proof, red, 1-^ in. [xliiL 4.J
Within foliated border a rose (the badge of England);
supported by lion rampant guard.int, regally crowned, andj
dragon ; cn-signcd with royal crown, bctw. initials C.
In base the legend : —
S . PRi ■ CON.
87L Another, red. [xxxvL 241.]
872. [a.d, t(S43.] Another, red: en placard, covered with''
star-shaped paper ; very imperfect. [Hark ch. 1 1 1 B, 61.]
VICTORIA.
{Letttr-seal.)
873. Red. | X 4 in. [xlix. 39.]
Oval : a shield of ROVAL Arms, encircled by Garter ; with
royal crown and supporters. In base, on ribbon entu'incd
with floral emblems of ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, and Ireland,
viz., a rose, thistle and shamrock, the royal motto >-
DIEU ET MON DROIT.
PARLIAMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
874. Proof, red. 2\ in. [xxxv. 9a]
Round : bearing .shields of arms of COMMONWEALTH
England, and Ireland, conjoined, on carved panel.
THE ■ 8EALE OF ■ THE ■ PARLIAMENT ■ OF - THE ■ COMf
WEALTH ■ OF ■ ENGLAND.
StsKia't Worki, b]r Vcrtue. pi. v.
ROVAI. orPICES AND OPPICEKS.
IIS
COimCIL OP STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
876. Ja-D. 1650.] White paper : on wafer €h placard.
%\ in. [Add ch. 19,399.]
Within foliated border an ornamental shield of arms
divided into two compartments, and charged dex. with arms
of the Commonwealth of England, and sin. with arms of
Ireland as used during same period.
THE ■ SEAue ■ OF ■ THE ■ COVNeiU - OF ■ STATE ■ APP0VNT60
BV ■ AVTHO" • OF ■ PARL".
From the resemblance of this seal to that of xxxv. 90, it
is probftble that Simon designed the matrix.
THE RECEIPT OP EXCHEQUER.
EDWABD III.
876. Proof: red. tf itu [xlii. 6.]
Within carved ring of quatrefoils, the head of the king,
couped at neck, vested, and crowned, betw. two keys upright,
lufldlcs downward, tn base a lion of ENGLAND.
: SIQILLU - OFFICII RECEPTE SCACCARII REGIS IN r AN3UIA :
|b fleur-de-lis betw. the two colons at the beginning ; (he word
\rtj[is betw. two sprigs,
877. Another, [xxxvi. 2^^]
878. Sulph. cast (D. C, A. 17&]
COURT OK KING'S BENCH.
HENRY VI-
878. Fa.d. I4S5-] Bronze-green: injured by pressure, the
lides ana edges broken away. 2| tn. [Add. ch. 33,86&]
0L King enthroned, with [crown of three points], sceptre,
and (ni) ; seated in majesty on gothic throne adorned with
1 3
It«
iaVL or SEALS.
sloping sides crockettcd ; ihc corbel streaked witli indistinct
pattern.
(H6NRICVS : DCI . GRACIA ; R£X : ANQLIIE i CT : FRANCIS.
A shield of arms of FkancE (st-mr) and ENGLAND, quar-
terly ; ensigncd with lion's face bctw, two fleurs-de-lis.
SIOILUVM -. PRO : : BREIVIBVS.
a flcur-dc-lis after the first, and two aficr the second word.
This seal may be compared with those used by Kdu-ard IV.
Henry VII. and Hcnrj- VIII. for the Court of Common
Picas.
880. [AT), 1470,] Bronic-grcen ; cracked, injured by pres-
sure, r. h. side wanting. [Add. ch. 19,513.]
HENRY Vin.
881. Bronze-grccn : fine Impression, cracked and chipped.
4 iti. [xxxv. 324.]
0. King, enthroned, wearing royal vestments, with royal
crown, sceptre fieury. and orb surmounted by ornamental
cross. Throne of very elabor.ate design in so-called Italian or
Renaissance style, adorned with carvings of torsi, eagle*' claws,
lions' heads, wings, roses, flcurs-dc-lis, and several small shields,
each bearing flcur-dc-lis or rose ensigncd with royal crown.
The canopy shell-shaped, surmounted with cherub's head and
wings. The field has at the sides the initials Il.R. bctw. a
rate and ;i fleur-de-lis on 1. h. side, and a fleur-de-lis and rose
on r. h. side in pale.
HENRIC Vltl 9 DEI a GRACIA • ANGLiE A FRANCIE « ET S
HIBERNIE • REX « F10EI e
B. A shield of arms. France and EnglaNU. quarterly,
ensigncd with royal crown belw. the initials H.R., supported
by crowned lion rampant guardant and wj-vern. The field
replenished with roses and flcurs-dc-lis. In ba^ a scroll
inscribed : —
8 PRO BREVieVS CORAM NOBIS. 1S48. tp)
The legend is the continuation of the royal style on the
oH'.
DEFENSOR ET * IN • TERRA A ECCLE8IE • ANGLICANE *
ET • HIBERNICE * 8VPREMUM • CAPVT *
EDWARD VI.
882. [A-D, 1552.] I>ark- green : very imperfect, cracked;
about 4i in. [Add. ch. 24,481.]
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
0. King seated in majesty on throne with panelled cir-
cular bAck and canopy, on the pltnth.« of side columns the
initials £. [K.] In the field on the I. a rose cii^igned
royally, the corrcspon<ling object on the r. destroyed.
Legend. The royal Myie, completed on the rev.
ii. Ornamental oval shield of arms of France and
England, quarterly ; supported by a lion (?) and griHin. In
the field below, a fleur-de-lis and harp, and a label inscribed : —
SiaiLLVM PRO eREVIBVS CCORAM1 NOBIS.
CHARLES X.
683. (ad. 1647.] Bronze-green: cracked and imperfect,
much injured in several places. 4 in. (Add, ch. 740&J
0, King, with royal robes, crown, sceptre, and orb, seated
00 carved throne with shcU-shapcd canopy, adorned with
dome, and curtains looped up at sides, the carvings consisting of
lion sejant guardant crowned, an eagle, a cherub, etc., on each
side In ftctd, on L h. side a rose ; on r. h. side, a flcur-de-lis.
each ensigned with royal crown.
Legend on scroll ; —
CAROLVa DCI QRATIA MAGNA...
B. Ornamentally carved shield of RoVAL ARMS OF
EkgLAND, encircled with garter inscribed with motto, emigned
with royal crown, and .supported on <iVx .side by Hon ritinpant
guardant crowned ; on sin. side by griffin. On wavy scroll in
base an inscription now nearly destroyed, but apparently
reading: —
8- PRO BREVtBVS CORAM NOBIS.
Of legend very few traces, probably the Mme as that on
COMMONWEALTH.
Bronze-green: injured by pressure.
884. [a.D. 1656.1
4 m. [Eg. ch. 496.)
0. ReprcsenUlion of session of Lower House of Parliament.
In b.iw a shield of the arms of CoumunwiuALTH of
England between two palm branches.
IM THE FIRST ■ VEA DOME
RESTORED. 1G4S.
B. Resembles the rev. of seal of Court of Common Bench.
See below.
Legend obliterated, probably similar to that found on Seal
already referred to, with substitution of bvPEHiORIS for
COMMVNI8.
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ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
"9
sunnountinif it Throne ornamented with tabernacle work,
but has no back ; feet of K.ing rest on carved dais or corbel.
fiOVAROVS ; DEI : GRACIA -. REX : ANGLIC : €T : FRANCIC.
Head of K!ng projects beyond Held into space designed for
t^end.
B. Lar^c and finely proportioned shield of arms of FRANCE
(itmf) and England, quarterly.
$ StGILLUM : PRO : BRCVIBVS ; CORAM - IVSTICtARIIS.
891. [A.D. 1465.] Bronec-Rrcen : imperfect and injured.
[Sla ch. xxxii. 41.]
892. [ad. 1465,] Bronze-green : originally fine impression,
imperfect. [Hart. ch. 84 C, 21.]
893. [a.D. 1476.] Bronze-green : fine impression, imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 1 1 1 B. 54.]
694. [A.D. 1479.] Bronze-green : good impression, somewhat
injured and chipped. [Add. ch. 9735.]
HENRY VII.
896. Bronze-green: fine impression; with marks of four
ituds or pegs used to clamp two sides of matrix together,
well preserved. 2| in. [xxxvi. 27.]
0. King seated on throne with attributes of majesty as
before; background diapered lozengy with cinqucfoil rose in
each space, and fleur-de'lis on each of intersecting angles.
H€MRtcVS. etc, .xt in seal of Edward IV.
B. A shield of arms of Fran'CE (senv) and ENGLAND^
quarterly, bctw. two greyhounds collared.
Legend as in seal of Edward IV.
896. (a.D. 1491 J Bronzc-grccn : fine impression, chipped
slightly at edge. [Add. ch. is>.347-]
897. [a.D. 1495.] Bronte-green : slightly imperfect at
edge. [Add. ch. 1 383.]
898. [a.d. 1497.] Bronzc^rccn : fine impression, chipped
edges. [Add. ch. 13.929.]
899. [a-D. 1497] Dark green: imperfect and injured.
[Add. ch. 15.010.]
900. [a.d, 1498.] Green: chipped at edges. [Add ch.
901. [A-D. 1499.] Bronie-grccn ; a fine impression with the
upper part chipped olT. [Stowe MSS., Burton Charters.]
130
CATALOGUE OX SEALS.
902. [a.O. 1 503.] Bronzc-grccn : fine impression, chipped
and somewhat injured. [Add. ch. 5685 A.]
903. [a.I). 1502.1 Bron7c-grecn : fine impression, rev.
chipped at edges. [Add ch. 5685 B.]
904. [-\,u, 1502,] Bronzc-grccn : fine impression. [Add-
ch. 5685 C]
905. [a.d. 1502.] Bronze-green: fine impression, slightly
cliipfwd. [Add. ch. 1383.]
906. [a.1>. 1 502.] Bronze-green : fine impression, chipped
at lower part. (Add, ch, 822^
907. [a,d. 150S.] Green: injured, and imperfect. [Add.
ch. i3.S5<5.]
008. Bronze-green: fine impression, [xxxvi. 26.]
909. Green: fine impression, slightly chipped, [xxxvi.
28.J
910. Bronzc-grccn : edge chipped, [xxxvi. 239.]
911. Bronze-green : fine impression, [xliii. 20,]
012. Sulph. casts, from fairly good impressions, [D. C,
A. 92. ^i.\
HENRY Till.
FIRST SEAL.
913. [A,n. 1509.] Dark green or bronze coloured : injured
and slightly imperfect, z\ in,
[Harl.
Thi-i is the seal as described for preceding king,
ch. 86 G. 29,]
Bronze-green : upper portion defective.
914. [a.d. 1 51c.]
[Harl. ch. 43 F. 28.]
916. [a.d. 15)4.1
one part. [Add. en.
916. [A.D. 1514.J
ch. 479.]
917. rA.D. IS15]
ch. 953.]
018. [A.D. 1515.1 Bronze-green: lower
injured in parts. [Harl. ch. 75 E. 17.]
919. [a.u. 1515.] Bronie-green : fine impression, with
edpe slightly chipped. [L, F. C., vii. 17.]
920. [a.d. 1517.) Dark green: fine impression. [Add.
ch. 26,484.)
Green : fair impression, edge chipped at
26,478-]
Bronze-green : fine impression. [Eg.
Bronze-grccn : fair impression. [Add.
part imperfect.
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICEIUJ.
131
Bronzc-grccn : fair impression. [Harl.
BrooEe-^een : fine impression. [Cott.
Bronze-grccn : edges chipped, injured.
eSL (A-D. 1523.]
ch. 75 E. 18.]
923. [a.d. i$26.]
cb. xi. 48.]
923. [a.D. 1539.1
[Add. ch. i8,2;s.l
034. [a.D. 1529-] Hron7.c<gTCcn : fine impression, slight!/
chipped. [Add. ch. 6024.]
920. [a.D. 1539.] Bronze-green: fair impression, edges
chipped. [Add. ch. KX399.]
936. [a.D. 1530.1 Bronzc-grccn : 0^. discoloured in places,
(HarL ch. 84 C 24.J
937. [a.D. 1535.] Bronie-grecn : lower portion wanting,
injond. [Add. ch. 14,740.]
928. [a.d, 1 537.1 Bronze-green : chipped at lower edge.
[Harl. ch. S6 G. 30.]
929. [a.d. 1537.] Bron^e-grccn : edges chipped, injured
in v»Hous places. [Add. ch. 34,633.]
930. [a.d. 1537.] Bronze-green: fine impression, rev.
tlitppcd at edge, [Harl. ch. 86 G. 31.]
931. fA.D. 1 537.] Bronze-green : chipped, upper part
noting, injured. [Laiiriil. ch. 57(3.]
9S3, [A.D. 1 540.] Bronzc-grccn : fair impression, injured
in lome places, and detached. [Add. ch. 14.871.]
933. Sulph. casts. Trom Tair impression. [D.C.. A. 99,
loa]
SECOND SEAL.
934. [a,d. 1544.] Bronze-green: fine impres-sion, injured
in a few places. 3j in. [Add. ch. 138.1.]
0. King crowned and seated on canopied throne, holding
ID r. h. .<iceptre, in 1. h. an orK Field lozengy, within each
lozenge a rose, angular points of each lotenge also charged
with a rose.
HENRICVS Vni • DEt a-GRACIA • ANQILtE • }FRANCiE • ET «
HIBERNIE • REX • FiDEI • continutxl on the rfv. im DE-
FENSOR • ET • IN • TERRA • ECCLE8IE • ANQLICANE •
SVPREMVM « CAPVT •
R. Ornamental shield of arms of France and ENGLAND
■fuarteriy, !iurmounted by- royal crown. Supporters : dtJr. a
Iton crowned ; sift, a greyhound collared. Two small ro«a
132
CATALOCUK OF SEALS.
in field at ends of scroll, On scroll, running round seal, the
legend : —
SIGILLVM ■ PRO - BREVIBVS - CORAM - IV8TICIARII8.
B36. [a.d. 1547.] Bronzc-grccn : imperfect and injured.
[Wol. ch. 11,32.]
EDWARD VL
936. Bronzc-Rrccn : fine impression ; injured in places.
3J in. [xxxvi. 32.]
0. King with cnDwn. sceptre, and orb, in royal dress, seated
on c;(rvcd throne with ornamental details. Footboard
diapered lozengy. Panels of sides enriched with winged
fauns ; at back a semicircular canopy, reeded and fan-shaped
ornaments; on pilasters classic trophies, and at sides of
pilasters two statuettes. Above canopy a marine deity
with finny arms coming through apertures. Devices of fleur-
de-lis, rose en soleil, mullet or estoile of five points and lion
passant guardant of England, freely intnaduced. In field
the letters e. K. each ensigned with royal crown.
a ft EDVVARDVS ft SEXTVS ft DEt ft GRACIA ft ANGLIE ft
FKANCIE 9 ET ft HIBERNIE ft REX ftft
R. Ornamental shield of arms : France and England,
quarterly, ensigned with ro>'al crown, and supported by
crowned lion guardant of England, and greyhound collared
and ringed, each of wliich holds the curtain in loops which
sustain the shield. Around, on scroll or label : —
8IGILLVM PRO » BREVIBVS »« CORAM IVSTICIARMB.
L^end in continuation of royal style on the ohv. : —
$ FIDEI ft DEFENSOR ft ET ft IN ft TERRA ft ECCLESIE
ANQLICANE ft KT HIBERNICE ft 8VPREMV ft CAPVT.
937. [a,d. 1548.] Bronze-green; fair impression, unpct^
feet on r. h. side. [Harl. ch. 75 H. 4.]
938. [a-D. 1551.] Dark green: fine impression, chipped
and imperfect, [Add. ch. 26,498.]
Bronzc-grccn : fragments only of upper
Dark green : fragmentary, [Add. ch.
939. [A-D. issi.]
part. [Eg. ch. 284.]
940. [A-D. 1552.]
26499-]
94r [A.D. ISS4.J
[Add. ch, 7394.]
MART X.
fIRST SEAL.
Bronzc-grccn ; small
fragment only.
KOVAL orVKES AND OKKICER-S.
123
0. and B. This, as far as may be ascertained, resembles
seal previously employed by Edward VI. for Court of
Cammon PIcls. There may, however, have been some altera-
tion in name of 9o\'creign on legend.
SECOND SEAL.
S42. [A.D. 1554.] Sulptb casts. 3| in. [D.C., A. 1 14, 115.]
i>. Queen seated in robes of majesty with royal croi\-n,
sceptre, and orb, on carved tlironc with .shell-shaped semi-
circular canopy. Ornamentation of throne and canopy
enriched with small roses, stars, annulets, the lion passant
guardant of England and the fleurs-de-lis. At I. h. side
of throne a vase containing rose-tree in flower ; on r. h.
side, a similar vase witli tree of pomegranate in fruit. In the
field the initials M. R, each cnsigntxl with royal crown.
By inadvertence of engraver the legend commences on rev.
and is continued on to w^. Sec lower down.
R. Ornamental shield of arms of FRANCE and Engi^ND
quarterly, en»igned with royal crown, supported by crowned
lion rampant guardant. and greyhound collared and ringed.
In field above shield on I. h. side a rose en s(fieil, on r. h. side
a Rcur-de-lis, each cnsigncd with crown as before. In base,
below shield a scroll inscribed : —
8 ft PRO A BREVIB' ft CORAM ft tVSTICI
• tt • ARMS •« «
* MARIA • DEI * GRACCIA « ANGLIE ' FRANCIEI ET HIBERNIE
REGINA • EIV8 O >
t^. •«• N0MINI8 • PRIMA • PtIDEI «.••• DEJFENSOR •«*
PHILIP and HABT.
FIRST SEAL.
943. [a-D. 1554.] Bronze-green: much injured. [Harl.
ch. 7S H. 7,]
0. and M. Same seal as that already described for Mary
before marriage.
M4. [A.D. 1536) Dark green: fine impression; edge
chipped. [Add. ch. 5704.]
94B. [a.d. iSS&J Bronze-green: Imperfect impression;
centre part only. [Add. ch. 15,868.]
946, [A.t). 155*5.] Bronjie-green : originally fine impres-
sion ; now cracked and very imperfect. [Add ch. 894a]
947, (a.d. 1556.) Bronrc-green: very imperfect. [Add.
ch- 15.79+]
IH
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SECOiyP SEAL. A.D. 1557-58.
948. Bronzc-grecn : originally fine impres^on ; cracked and
imperfect. 3j in. [xxxvii. {{4.]
0. King and Queen seated in robes of majesty, enthroned
under two canopies. King holds sword, and Queen sceptre in
exterior hand ; interior hands rest on orb, surmounted by cross,
and resting on pedestal. Thrones adorned with foliage at
back, and each canopy has two curtains looped up in knobs.
Footboard, or dais, ornamented with a pattern diapered
loiengy, having in intcr\-cning spaces a scries of devices con-
sisting of a castle, rose, or ^vur-de-lis. In field on I. h. a
castle ; on r, h. a fleur-de-lijt. each cnsigncd with crown.
PHIL1PPV8= Zr MARIA O REX E^ REGINA [ANQL"
H1SPA1NIAR' PRANC VTRIVSQVE SICIL"
B. Carved shield of arms : RovAL ARMS of Spain impaling
ROVAL AuMs of England. The Spanish arms are quarterly
of eight pieces.
The .shield en signed with royal crown betw. rose or
cinqucfoil, and flcur-dc-lis, and supported on mount by eagle
crowned, risinfj. and greyhound collared and ringed. On
scroll in foreground of base, the inscription in three lines ;
V SIQILL' • PRO *•
BREVIBVS • CORAM S
• IVSTICIARMS • « *B«
Legend in continuation of royal style from obv. r^
RLM : ET : HIBNIE : FIDEI . DEFENS : ARCHIDVC ; AV8TH :
DVCES : QVRGVNDIE : MEDIOLANI : ET<. S
Trhor, jd, xvi, f. j.
ELIZABETH.
94d. Bronze-green ; fair impression. JJ in. [xxxix. 7.]
0. Queen crowned and in royal dress, seated on canopied
throne. In r. h. a sceptre, in 1. h. an orb. Throne car\'cd
and ornamented in style of the renaissance, and has domed
canopy and flowing curtains thrown over arms. In field on
r. h. a rose en soliil, on I. h. a fleur-de-lis, e.ich cnsigncd
with royal crown. In exergue, a floral ornament. In back-
ground on each side of throne an arabesque pattern, enclosing
small fleurs-de-lis, and other indistinct devices,
* ELIZABETH * DEI • QRACIA • ANOLIE • FRANC1E • ET •
HIBERNIE • REGINA • TIOEI • DEFENSOR •
B. Shield of Roval Arms, ensigned with royal crown,
and supported on mount by dragon scgrejint and grey*
KOVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
1*5
bound collared and ringed. On mount in forci^round
below shield a label or scroll, with forked ends curled up, and
intcribed ;—
S' PnO ' BREVIBV8
CORAM • IVSTICIAftllS,
Lc^nd as on obv.
960. [a.1), 1560.] Bronzc-grccn : imperfect at upper part,
injured. [Add. cK 1 3.9O3-]
851. [a.d. 1561,] JJronzc-grecn ; very fragmentary. [Karl.
ch. 51 H. 25]
953. (a-D. 1 561.] Bronze-green : lower part entirely want-
ifiR. fHarl. ch. 75 E. ^4.]
953. [a.d. i;6i.] Bronie-grecn : small fragment only of
lower part. [Harl. ch. 75 E. 36.]
954. [A.11. i^f>2.\ Bronz<Ngreen : indistinct impression.
[Harl. ch.75 H. ii.J
955. [a.iJl 1562.] Bron2e-grecn : much injured, cracked
and imperfect [Add. ch. 5990.]
966. [a.D. 1564.] Bronze-green: much injured. [Add. ch.
967. [Alt. 1566,] Brf>n«-green : fair impression, lower
part imperfect. [Add. ch. 7146.]
986. [a. D. 1567.] Bronze-green: fragment containing
only shield and crown on rev. [L. F. C. vii. la]
969. [a. [X 1570.] Bron/c-green : much injured. [Harl.
ch. 84 C. 35-]
960. [a.d, r57o.] Bronzc-grcen : imperfect at top,
injured- [Hart. ch. 75 H. 14-I
96L [a.d. 1 57a] Bronze-green : injured, r, h. side
wanting. [Harl, ch. 75 H. 15.]
962. [a.d. 1571.] Dark green: very indistinct, cracked,
and 1. h. side imperfect. [Harl. ch. 75 E. 39.]
963. [a.d. 1571.] Bronze-green : very indistinct. [Add.
ch. 12,670.]
964. (a.d. 1 573.] Bronzc-grecn : fragment only of
central portion. [Eg. ch. 292.]
965. [a.D. 1 574-1 Bronzc-grcen : very imperfect, and
indi!.tinct. [Add. ch. I4.652.]
966. [a.D. IS77-] Bronze-green: much injured. (Eg. cli.
967. [a.D. 1577.] Bronze-green: very imperfect and
indistinct. [Eg. ch. 297 .J
126
CATAIXJGUE OF SKAtS.
068. [a.d, 1 577.] Bronw-green : rragmentuy and in-
distinct. {Add.ch. 15.108.]
969. [a.i>. 1 578.] Bronxe-grecn : indistinct impression.
[Add. ch. 25.968.)
970. [a.d. 1579.] Bronxe-grcen : cracked and imperfect.
[Add. ch. 14,728.]
971. [a.d. 1 586.] Dark green : cracked and very in-
distinct. [Add. ch. 26,014.]
972. [a.d. 1587.] Bronzc-grecn: r. h. side broken away,
[Add. ch. 15.558.]
973. [a.d. 1588.] Dark green: very {mperfect, injured*]
[Add. ch. 1861.]
974. [a.d. 1591.] Bronzc-grecn: imperfect impression.
badly made. [Add. ch. 5265.]
976. [a.d. 1592,] Bronze-green: indi-itinct, edges chipped.
[.Add. ch. 15,665,]
976. [a.i>. C594.J Bronzc-grccn : indistinct impre-s-sion.,
[Add. ch. 5980.]
977. [a.d. 1 594.] Bronzc-grccn : injured, indistinct. '
[Add. ch. 15,666.1
978. [a.d. 1596.] Bronze-green: imperfect and indistinct
[Add. ch. 13,677.]
979. [A.n. 1597.] Bronze-green: indi.ttinct in places.
[Harl. ch. Ill H.6.]
980. Bronze-green : imperfect and indistinct, [xxxii. SOC.J
981. Bronze-green : imperfect at lower part, rrv. dis-
coloured, [xxxv. 71 P.]
982. Bronze-green : fair impression, edge imperfect,
[xxxvi. 35.]
983. Bronze-green : small fragment of r. h. side only.
[xlv. 10 B.]
JAMES Z.
984. Bron£e-grcen : indi.stinct in places, and chipped at
top, 3J in. [xlv. 3.]
0. King seated enthroned, wearing royal robes, ivith ruff
collar and fur tippet, roya! crown, sword and orb, and collar of
the Garter. Tlirone carved in the manner of the Jacobean age,,
with semicircular footboard, lions sejant at .side, shell-shaped j
back, and dome-shaped and curtained canopy with rcededj
roof, upheld by half-length figures of amorini. In field on ■
each side a rectangular |)e<U-sla! with moulded panels, on
ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
127
which, on I. h. side a rose, on r. h. side a fleur-de-lis, each
cnsigned with royal crown. Bactcfrround loicngy with orna-
mcntAl qualrcfoil in every space • —
* IMCOBVS A DEI ft ORACIA ft ANGLIC 6 SCOTI;^ lit FRANCI>E ft
ET tt HIBERNI>E A REX ft FIOEI ft DErENKOR ft
B. On mound embellished with flowers, .1 shield or ROVA),
Arms ennigned with royal crown and supported by dragon
s^jeant, and greyhound collared and ringed. In foreground
at base, an ornamental entablature uith scroll corners,
inscribed : —
8' PRO
BREVIBVS COftX
IVSTlCIARiia.
Lcf^d, royal style as on odv.
On each side the legend enclosed betw, beaded oi carved
circles.
98ft. [a.p. i604>] Bronze-green ; fine impression origin-
ally, but very imperfect. [Harl, ch. 1 1 1 C. 1 r.J
986. [a.d. 1607.] Bronze-green : fine impression, injured
and imperfect. [Harl. ch. 86 G. 34.]
987. (a.O. 1608.] Bronie-grcen : fine imprewion origin-
ally, now very imperfect, f Add. ch. 7040.)
988. [a-D. 1609.] Bronze-green : fair impression, very
iiDperfecL [Harl, ch. 75 F. 5.J
069. [A.D. 1616.] Bronze-green : small fragment only,
[Add. ch. 23.74&]
990. [A-D. i6r7,] Dark green: small fragment only, of
lower part oia^v. [Add. ch. 18,922.]
99L Bronze-g^een : indistinct; chipped at upper part,
[xxxvi. II.]
992. Dark green : indistinct ; very imperfect, [xlv.
10 A.]
COMMONWEALTH.
993, [A.D. i6;o.] Bronze-green : indistinct in part» ;
cncked. 3^ in. [Add. ch. 982.]
9. Representation of interior of Lower {*) House of
PvliamenI during session. In base an ornamented shield of
irms : Commonwealth of Kncland ; vi/„ a cross.
THE FIRST YEAR OF FREEOOME 8Y GOD'S
BLES3INQ RESTORED. 1648.
U. Representation of Islands of Great Britain and Ireland.
128
CATAHXiUK OK SEALS.
In upper part a shield of arms of COMMONWEALTH OF
England ; in lower part a shield of arms of IrklaNI>.
SIQIt-LVM PRO BREVIBVS CORAM IVSTICIARtIS C0MMVNI8
SANCI. IB4a.
994. [a,d. 1652.J Green : fragmenl of small dimensions.
[Add. cli. 2^380,]
900. [A.D. 1656.] tlronzc-grccn : cracked ; injured in
parlt. [Add. ch, i2,67y.]
996. [a.u. 1657.] Bronzc-grccn : cnckcd and veiy
indistinct [Add- ch. 5639.]
CHARLES II
907. [a-D. 1662.] Dark green : veiy imperfect ; upper
part wanting. About 4^ in. [Add ch. [8.988.]
(V King, with crown, sceptre, and orb, and with royal
dress and collar, (seated on ornamental throne [under semi-
circular canopy, above which a shield of RovAt. Arms ;
supported by two naked children, who hold in the exterior
hands garlands of flowers.] On each side of throne, a lion
sejant f^ardant with one foot placed on mound or globe. In
Reld on I. h. side a ro.sc ; on r. h. &idc a fleur*de-lis, each
cnsigned with royal crown.
Legend : the royal style ; much obliterated.
B. On mount enriched with flowering plants, a shield of
ROVAL Arms ; cnsigned with royal crown, and supported
by griffin and greyhound. In field, above shield, the initial
C. R. In base, on mount an ornamental entablature with
usual inscription : — s PRO BREViBVS CORA IVSTICIARIIB.
ICAROLVS : U t D t G : MAGN>C J BRITANNIA : FRANCIS - ETi
HIBERN1£ - REIX : FIDEI : DEFENSOR :1
99B. [A.n. 167a] Bronze-green : small fragment of r€V^
containing only central part [Add. ch. 1641.]
999. [a.D. 1671.] Bronze-green: cracked and injured.
[Add. ch. 12,681.]
1000. Bronze-green : fragmentary, [xlviii. 34.]
1001. Bronze-green : small fragment ; may have belonged
to seal attached to Add. ch. 12.681. [xxxv. 18 B.]
ANNE.
SECOND SEAL. A.i>. 1707-1714.
1002. [a.D. 1709.] Bronze-green: cracked and imperfect.
4iin. [Add. ch- 26,513.]
ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
129
0. Queen, in robes of majesty, with sceptre and orb, seated
on carved throne, between two royal supporters. Carving
includes two seated s>-mbolical figures of BRITANNIA (t),
and Justice. Over head, a shield of RoVAL Arm;;, cnsipncd
with royal crown, and supported by two seated cherubs, each
blowing 3 trumpet. Legend on scroll : —
FRAN FIO DEF.
R. Oniunental shield of ROYAL Arms, after union with
ScOTtAND, ensigned with crown, supported by lion and grey-
t hound. On scroll in base : —
■ BREVIBV8
ANNA AQM ET HIBERH FfcNSOR. 1T07.
':
00
fig
OEOBaS I.
1003. Bronze-green : injured ; upper part very Imperfect
4V in. [xxxvi. 4a]
0. King crowned, with sceptre and orb ; seated in majesty
on carved throne beneatli canopy. On r. h. side a full length
figure of Britannia (?> holding oval shield of arms of Eng-
land impaling Scotland ; on 1. Il side a full length figure
of JtfSTICE wiUi sword and scales. Beneath these on r. h.a
lion sejant guardant, on the 1. h. an unicorn, each holding up
long lance with armorial flag ; the bearings too indistinct to
be identified.
IQEORKliyS ■ DEI ■ GRATIA ■ MAQNE ■ BRITANN1E ■ FRANCIE -
ET ■ HlBERMtE ■ REX ■ FIDEt - [DEFENSOR.;
B. Ornamental shield of Royal Arms, ensigned with
royal crown, and supported by dr^oii and grc>'hound. In
base a scroll, with curled ends, having the usual ioscription of
which the last four or five letters are alone visible.
Legend in continuation of royal style ; very indistinct and
conjectural
1004. [a.d, 1717.] Bronze-green: fragmentary and indistinct.
[Eg. ch. 334-]
JUSTICES !N EYRE.
John [LovrI-ACE, 3rd Baron] Lovelace. Baron of
Hurley, Chief Justice and Just, in Eyre of Koj-al Forests, &c,
on south side of Trent. Captain of Band of Gentlemen
Pensjoners. (a^d. 1670-1693.]
K
130 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1005. [aj>. 1693.] Red : e» placard. If id. [Add. ch.
13,622.]
A shield of arms: Quarterly, 1, 4, [^.} on a chief indented
[sa.] three martlets [arg.l LovEL.\CE of Hurluv ; 2. 3. [az.]
on a saltirc engrailed [arR,] five martlets [sa.] LoVELAS.
Ensigncd with coronet of four pearls.
• SIO ■ OFF ■ CAP ■ 1V3 ■ ET ■ IV9 ■ ITIN • FOR ■ dC ■ CITR ■ TRENTAM.
1006. [a.d. 1693] Kcil ; cracked and indistinct ; en
placard on label, [Add. ch. 13,623.]
COURT OF WARDS AND LIVERIES.
HENRY vm.
1007. [A.D. 1542.] Red: imperfect. »J in. (Hart ch.
75 E. 21.J
An ornamental shield of arms of France and England
quarterly, cnsigned by crown and supported by lion and
Ijrifiin, alt upheld by two naked children ; in base, scroll
charged with imperfect motto, for which, sec later scab of this
Court.
HENRICV8 DEI ORA ANOLIE FRANC tT h ■•-■■■ ■ ESIE
ANGLICAN- ffrHlB- SVP'MV CAPVT.
1008. [A.D. 1546.] Red: imperfect [CotL ch. xvii. 16.]
1009. Sulphur cast from No. 1007. [D. C, A. loi.j
EDWARD VI.
1010. Red t upper and lower parts destroyed ; about 24- in.
[xxxvi. 3!.]
For description, see following seaL
Legend, part of royal style : —
.... ANC ERNIC . . 8VPREM. . . .
MARY.
1011. Red: imperfect at sides. 34 in. [x.\xvii. 63.)
Same as previous seal, with legend altered.,
An ornamental shield of RuYAL ARMS, ensigned with
royal crown betw. rose of five leaves and flcur-dc-lis coupcd,
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
IJI
supported by crowned Hon rampant guardant and dragon
Kcgrcant, and in base also sup])ortcd by two nnked diildrcn,
kneeling on the exterior knee, with uplifted arms, bctw. a
device of the cjucen, :'t£. a rose, lily, and pomegranate, unilcil
together ; on scroll in immediate foreground the usual legend: —
PVPILLIS ORPHANIS, ctC
* MARIA * D
• ET A HIBERN
DEFENSOR ■
* IREOINA «] FIDEI «
ELIZABETH.
Red : imperfect.
3 tn. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1
TOR.
k
■ 1012. [A.D. 1567]
■ E- 25]
^B A shield of RoVAL Arms, cnsigned with royal crown bctw.
^m rose #n W<%/ and fleur-de-lis. Supported by liun crowned, and
B dragon ; In baH« on mount two naked children elevating the
~ ihield ; beneath them on scroll : BPHANI8 - ET ■ VIDV,- ■ -
I
■ 1018. [A.D.
■ i?09^
^H Legend on scroll : —
^M PVPILLIS ORPHANIS eT VI. ■ ■ ■ •
^^^1014. [*■!>• 1572.J Red: imperfect [Cott ch. xvii. 23.]
Legend on this example destroyed, but (from the following
Ecal) contained royal style;
ANCIE « ET «• HIBERN
1568.1 Red; cracked, impertcct.
[Add. ch.
CHARLES I.
F//iST SEAL.
$
1015. Tinted plaster: o6v. and «». 3-i in. [xlviii. 5, &]
0, On flowering mount, the King in plate armour, crowned,
with long plumes, shield of RoVAL Arms, etc., on horse with
c^wrisons diapered with roses and lleurs-de-lis.
■ ■ • LVS • DEI • QRACIA « MAQNI« iW * BRITANIjC •
FRANCIS • ET • HIBERNr>E • REX * FID N80R
R, On flowering mount, a shield of RovaL-Arms, en.'iifjneil
irith royal crown octw. initials C. R.. supported by royal sup-
porters, and upheld by two naked children, beneath whnm a
scroll inscribed :— pvpillis ORPHanis et vidvis ADIVTOR
CAROLVS a DEI A GRACIA a MAGN/E tt BRITANNI>E ft
FRANCI'E a ET A HIBERNI« ft REX ft FIDEt ft DEFENS'
K 3
133
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1016. [A.D. 1636.]
ch. S/H. 3I-]
1017. [A.D. 1635.)
22.687.]
1018. [A.D. 1637.]
F. 14.]
Red; imperfect and indistinct. [Harl._
Red
Red:
indtrtinct frjigmcnt. [Add. ch. '
fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 751
Red
SECOND SEAL.
cast from original impression. ^ in. [xlviii.)
1019.
7.8.]
0. Kinc in armour with ova! shield of arms, helmet
crested with ostrich plumes, and drawn sword, riding on a horse
galloping to !. Background, a distant prospect of city of
London. In licld, a rose £fi soleil, the royal badge, ensigned
with crown.
CAROLVS • OCI • GRATIA • MAO BRITANNI FRANG^
* ET • HtBERN • REX • F • O.
B. Carved shield of Royal Arms, gartered and crowned,]
supporters a lion and dragon ; upheld by two naked children
below Ihcm the label inscribed :—pvpilLI3 ORPHANIS ETi
VIOVIS ADJUTOR.
CAROLVS • OEt • GRATIA • MAGN£ • BRITAN • FRANG • ET]
a HIBERNIAE • REX • FIDE) • 0.
AUGMENTATION OFFICE,
OR «
COURT OF AUGMENTATIONS OF CROWN REVENUFS.
HENRY Vm.
FIRST SEAL.
■ 1030. Uncolourcd : fair impression, chipped at top and
bottom. 3J in. [xxxtv. 7.]
p. King, crowned, holding sceptre and orb, seated on throne j
with fringed canopy and carved scroll or sweep sides. Back-1
ground diapered lozent^ with fleur-de-lis and rose introduced
allernatcly into spacer On r. h. tn field, a shield charged
with plain cross, ensigned wilh crown royal and encircled by
ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
I a
I
garter inscribed with motto ; on I. h. a shield of RovAL ARMS
similarly encircled and cnsigned.
(SIQILLVM * CVRI>E tt A^VOMENTACIONVM • CORONE •
HENRICI • OCTAVI • REQIS « ANQLIE • ET • FRANatEl.
R. Kin^ in armour, with shield of Royal Arms, helmet
and royal crown, and sword, on caparisoned horse passant to L
On the broken foregrrmod. a [jreyhound at speed. Back-
ground diapered and ornamenteil as in oiv. In field, behind
king, a royal rose en saltil, cnsigned with crown royal, and
placed between initials H. K.
Legend in continuation from obv.
CT • DOMINI • HIBERNIE • AC • IN • TERRIS • SVPREMI
• CAPITIS • ECCLE8IE • ANQLICANE.
1021. [A.D. ISJG.1 White: edge of lower portion destroyed.
[HarL ch. 43 F. 35-J
1023. [a.d. 1537.] Wliite: good impression, but left
side defective, [Harl, ch. 43 F. 36,]
1023. [A.D. 1537.] Pale greenish-white: imperfect at the
upper part, indistinct. [Stowc collection. Flixton charters.]
1024. [A.n. ISSS'I White or uncoloured : fair impression,
[L. V. C. xxix. 13.]
1540.] Self-coloured: very imperfect. [Harl.
edge chipped.
1025. [A.i>.
ch. 43 F. 37.]
1026. Sulph. casts.
(D.C, A. 103, 103.]
SECOND SEAL.
1027. [a.D. tS43.] Uncoloured or white: edge slightly
chipped, indistinct. 3i in. [L. F. C, xxiv. ).]
0. King with crown and royal robes, with sceptre and orb
in hands, seated on carved and canopied throne, on sides
of which two angels holding shields. The back of the throne
ornamented with roses and fleurs-de-lis, and inscribed with
tlic King's initials H. R.: R. H. Background plain, shield en-
circled and cnsigned in field, on each side, as in first seaX.
Legend commences on ret', and finishes on this side,
B. On mount replenished with foliage and flowers, the
King in armour, with drawn sword, on horse, caparisoned, to 1.
On mount in base a greyhound at speed. In field, a rose
tH soUit gartered and crowned.
• SiaiLLVM * CVR • AVOMENT * REVECIONVM * CORONE
* HENRICI • VIII A DEI -. GRA ANQL'E FRANC • ET
HIBERNIE - • ' ■
m
CATALOGUE OF SBALS.
Oin'. *■ ■ ■ FIDEI DEFENSOR * ET A IN * TERRA •
eCCLESIE * ANGLICANE • ET • HIBERNIE • SVPREMI •
C Arm IS!
1028. [a. II. 1543.] White: very imperfect. [Harl. ch.
1 1 2 K 27.]
1029. [a.d. :S43.] White: imperfect. [Add. ch. 1997.]
1030. [Light browni*h-white: partially indistinct, [xxxvi.
2y.J
EDWARD VI.
1031. [a.d. 1547.1 Self-coloured: fair impression. 4^ in.
[H.-irl. ch. 84 C. 29,]
H, King, crowned and in royal dress, with sceptre and orb.
sealetl on carved throne mth loopcd-up curtains of canopy.
In field on r. h. side, a carved shield of Roval AkmS.
gartered and crowned ; on 1. h. a similar shield, bearing
plain cross, also gartered and crowned.
ESDGILLV CVRIE AVQMETACIONV ET REVENCIONSr COROKE
EOWARDI 8EXTI DEI QRACIA ANGLIE FRLANCIE:.
Legend continued on the rev.
B. On mount replenished with flowering herbage, the King
in plate armour, w ith helmet crowned and plumed, and with
drawn sword held in r. h. overhead, on horse galloping to I. h.
side. Uackground diapci'cd lo/engy, with fleur^dc-lis and rose
en soUil introduced into intervening spaces.
[* ET HIBERNIE REOI>} FIDEI DEFESORIS ET IN TERRA
ECCLESIE ANQLICANE CT HISERMCE &VPRE[Mt CAPITIS.)
1032. [a.d. 1551.] White: fair impression, indistinct in
places. [Add. ch. 5^480.]
1033. Brownish-white: indistinct, [xxxvi. C]
1034. Drown : plaster cast ci^ rev. only, [xliii. 22.]
SUPERVISORS OF CROWN LANDS.
HENRY VIII.
. PRIVY SEAL.
1035. Red: fine but imperfect. 2j in. [xliii. 151.]
.■\ shield (if the ROVAI. Arms, cnsigncdwith crown, supported
by lion and gnUm : In the field two badges crowned. L
destroyed, r. a flcur*dc-lis.
ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS. I3S
Below shield, on broad scroll, the inscription : —
PRIVATVM . SirOILLVM . CVRIEl . QENERALIVM . SVPERVI80R<?"
fhAfi" . oiti . REGIS.
In five lines.
Legend. The royal style.
DEI . Qlftl . ANQ' . FRANC . ET. Hlrf^T DEptS.
ET.l: TERRA
CURSITORS OF THE COURT OF CHANCERY.
COMMON SEAL.
1036. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2^ x 2 in. [D. C, H. 75.]
Oval. An official in costume of sixteenth century, seated at
table, on which are three rolls, and inscribing on tablet the
motto : —
SIC NOS NON NOBIS.
In upper part a prospect of the country with village, church,
etc in background ; and a farmer ploughing in foreground,
with horse and two yoke of oxen.
8IQILLVM ■ :COMMVNE • VIQINTI • QVATVOR - CVRCISTARVM ■
CVRIE ' CANCELLARIE.
ADMIRALTY.
Supreme Court.
GREAT SEAL.
1087. [A.D. 1702-1707.] Proof red. Si in. [xxxvii. 45.]
Ship of war in full . sail, designed in a very elaborate
manner with arms of GEORGE, Prince OF Denmark, Lord
High Admiral of England, on main-top-sail. Encircled
with Garter and ensigned with crown.
136 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
On main-mast the Rag of arms of Queen Anne before the
union with Scotland.
81QILLVM • MAQNVM • SVPREM>E • CVRI£ • ADMIRALITATIS
* ANQLI£.
Ornamental outer border.
Court of Admiralty.
GREA T SEAL.
1038. [A.D. 1808.] Wafer covered with paper, imperfectly
prepared impression, showing only central part. [Add.
ch. 229.]
Ship of war in full sail.
Office of the Admiralty.
1039. [A.D. 1810.] Red : covered with paper, ij x ij- in.
[Add. ch. 7048.]
OvaL Anchor ringed and lined with twisted cable.
• SIQIL : OFFI : MAQNI : ADMIRAL : MAQNyE : BRtTAN.
Ornamental outer borders.
Judge of the Admiralty of Cornwall.
1040. Sulph. cast 2-i- in. [D. C, H. 195.]
Ship-of'war. On main-sail a shield of RoYAL Arms as
used in 1558-1707, encircled by garter, inscribed with motto.
Pendant at main-mast chai^d with armorial bearings of
England ; that at mizen, with bearings of France. On
bulwarks, shields of arms ; quatrefoils, and other devices.
Six guns projecting from port-holes on each of two decks,
and a cinquefoil placed at centre point of each.
* 8IQILLVM ■ IVID1CI8 ■ ADMIRALITATIS ■ CORNVBI<E
The stops between the words are escallops.
Sub-Admiralty of England.
1041. [igth cent] Sulph. cast 2k in. [D. C, H. 171.]
One-masted ship, with fore- and stem-castle and crow's
nest ; main-sail charged with arms of England. On poop,
ROYAL OtTICES AND OFFICERS.
137
a flap: charged with a hart lodged : perhaps the badge of
Edw. IV., a white hart lodged. On prow, another flag with
Royal Arus of England [i4i3-i5$4.]
SIQILLUM : OFFICII : SUBAOMmALLlTATIS ; ANOUE.
Admirals.
Richard Cletherowp, Admiral of the Wbst.
1042, [a.d. 1406.] Red : recent impression, from the
bnss mAlrix. i| in. [xxxvi. 179.]
Onc-mastcd ship, with fore- and stcm-casllc. crow's neSt
and main-sail ; m;tin-.«ait bcar« RovAL Arms of HENRY W. ;
on flag at prow, the cross of St. George,
8.' RIC r CLETHEROWE : ADMIRALLI : OCCIDENTALI8 : ANQLIE.
Thomas Beaufort, and Dukf. of Exeter. Earl of
DORSET. AD-MIRAL of EnOLAND, AQUITAINE AND
Ireland, etc.
1043. [a.d. I4I(>-I42<3.J Plaster tinted red: recent tm-
predion from the brass matrix. 24 in. [xliii. 138.]
Onc-mastcd ship with fore- and stem-castle. main-ma^'t and
Ruin-sail, as above, charged with armit of Beai/fort
(quarterly EnGIj^ND and FRANCE within a bordure gobony
or, and as. fleury or), crow's nest and pendant, two flags —
one charged with arms of ENGLAND and FRANCE quarterly,
the other nith the naval standard of England, a cross of
Sl George.
D S ■ THOME I OUCIS tx EXON tt COMIT DORSET
ADMIRALL- O AGL « ACQNIE « HIB'.
Cf. Sandlwl. Gfn. Uitt., p. J63.
1044. Red : recent impression, [xliii. 139.]
William df, la Pole, 4th Earl of Suffolk, Admiral
OF England, afterwards Lord High Admiral,
104S. [a.d. 1433.] RL-d : imperfect and partly obliterated.
About 2 in. [Add.ch. 11489.]
Onc-ma.sted ship, as above, main-sail set, at stern a flag
durged with arms of France and ENGLAND quarterly ;
main-^ail charged with arms of the Admiral, viz.. quarterly,
1, 4, a fe&sc between three Icitpards' faces ; 2, 3, ou a bend
158
CATALOGUE OF SBALS.
3, on 3 bend three pairs of wings conjoined. In back-
ground a m>Ttlc spriR.
Legend destroyed.
John Holland, and Eari, ok Huntingdon, afterwards
Duke of Exeter. Lieutenant General of John [Plantancnet]
1st Duke of Bedford, Admiral of England, Ireland, and
Aquitainc,
1046. [A.D. i4i;-l4J7.] Sulph. cast. 2^ in. [D. C,
G. 26s.]
One-masted shlp^ as above, on sea ; main-sail charged with
arms of Hulland. The small flag at the stem is, per pale
dancetty ; a lantern is also suspended at the stern. In the
field, two wheat-cars. The border partly engrailed.
8 ■ I0HI8 ■ COMITIS - HUNTINQOON ■ LOCOTENTIS ■ OENRAL' ■
lOH-IS ■ DUOia ■ BEDF ■ ADMIRALL' ■ ANQ : HIBN ■ I- ACQUI-
(TANtE, on the flag at the main-top.]
Outer border ornamented with small quatrcfoils.
C«llt4lanM Artka^legiatt vol. L, pi. xv„ i. j.
Another Seat. [Between A.D. I435-1442.]
1047. Red : proof impression. 2{ in. (1. 30.]
Resembles previous sea). Flags at prou- and stem omitted.
lliree wheat-ears in field.
8.' lOHlS. COM1T- HUTYODON ONI DE JVORY IC. ADMlRALLI
ANOL- HIB'NE K ACQUITANE.
CoUett&Hta Arekaohf^iea, vol. i., pi. xv., f. ;. •
Another Settf. [Between A.D. i43i;-!442.]
1048. Sulph. ca.st. 2| in. [D. C. C. 266.J
Similar, but smaller. Lantern at main-top, standard of
St. Gcoi^e at prow and stern. One wheat-ear in field.
S lOH'IS COMT- HUTYGDON DNI OE JVORV IC. ADMIRAU.I
ANQLIE -. HIB'NIEZ.
Cotltctanta Arikaotegica, ml. i.. pi. xv., fig. 4 ; and NIcholi, Btll.
Tofogr. Brilatt; vol. ii., p. 34-
Henrv Holland, 4th Duke of Exeter, Admiral of
England, Ireland and Aquitaine. [a.d. 1451-1461.]
1049. Sulph. cast. 2tV '"• [D. C. G. 267.]
One-mastctt ship, main-mast with pendant, crow's nest, and
ROYAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
U9
Ra^ batritij^ urmt of Holland as before, lantern suspended
at stent. Four whcat-eaH in field.
8' HENRICI - 0UCI8 EX'ONE ■ ADMIRALL1
AOgUITANtE.
ANOL' • HIB'NE ■ z
Richard Plant.\gf.net. 3rd Duke ok Gi/)Uce&ter.
Admiral OF England, Earl of Dorset and Somerset
1060. t.\-0. 1471-147S.J Sulph.cast. 2|m. [D. C.,G. 269.]
One-masted ship, as above, main-sail charged with arms of
jlhjJcc, viz.. Fra.sxk and England, quarterly, a label of three
'points On embaltlod prow, a cresset ; on embattU-d stern
c.uUe, a standard of above-mentioned arms, held aloft by
grcv-hound. Background replenished with foliage.
On scroll : —
B- 1 RICI
DUG- r QLOUC- :
DORS-
ADMIRALLl
Z : SOMS'.
t ANOL- : < : OOM'
Arihant^^t vol. vii., p, 69 ; CollectaHta Artkaohgita, vol. L, pi. xf.,
Sg. I, eic. i sec Lains^ 3/5. CataL, No, 31 5.
lOftL Another, [xlvii. 73.]
Sir William Hilton, Admirai. of the North (?),
1052. [temp. Rich, tl.] Sulph.cast. 2 in. [D. C, G. 26S.]
One-ma5te<l ship, as before. Main-sail charged with shield
of arms of Hilton, vij-, \as.\ two bars ^arg.'l On rail of
embattled prow and stern, three pierced cinqucfoils, perhaps
in reference to arms of Sir Philip, Darcy, appointed admiral
of the North in Feb. 1 3861 the jK-iidant at forc-castle charged
with Cross of St. George ; a s<niare (liiy on stem-castle
diarj^ with pierced cinciucfoil, and another cinquefoil on
one of the upper ropes on r. h. sidp.
On scroll : —
WILLM ' HILTON - MILES - ADMIRALL'8 ■ PRO ■ LOCO ■ HU'BRE -
U8(3; ■ AD- 8COOIX.
JOHN Rt;ssF.LL, K.G., 1st Baron Russell, Warden of
tlw Sunnarica. LoRD lIlCH ADMIRAL OF ENGLAND, Wales,
IreUiiil, the town and marches of Calais, Normandy, Gascony,
and Aiiuttainc. ^
10B3. [A.D. 1540.] Red : fine, but imperfect. About 4 in.
[Add. ch. 24-478-]
Ship-of-war, main-sail set and charged with shield of arms
encircled with inscribed Garlt-r, and with an escallop in
alluHion to arms of Russell, at each comer. Bearings of
>hicld - Quarterly, 1st quarterly. 1. 4. RUSSELL, 2. 3. Dk LA
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
Tour; 2nd Herring; 3rd Froxmore; 4th Wise, with
crescent for difference, Top-sai! chargcti with a lion between
two eacaltops. derived from the arms of RussFXl- Crow's
nest has hvc small shields of arms hung round it.
8' MA E ■ MYB ETANIE.
John [Dum.RY]. 7th Viscount Lisle. Baron de Malpas
and Somcry. K.G., Lord H;ts»ctt and Ti;us,sc, HlGH Admirai,
OF Kngland, Ireland, Wales, the town and marcliea of CaUis,
Normandy, Gascony, and Aquitaine.
10S4. [A.D. 1545.] Red : small fragment of a large seal,
prnbabl/ not unlike previous seal. [Add.ch. 22,6$0.}
Part of a siiip on waves.
QiT [Aquitanie.]
Thomas Seymour, 1st Baron Seymour of Sudlev.
K.G., Lord High Admiral of England, Wales, Ireland,
the town and marches of Calais, Normandy, Gascony. and
Aquitaine.
1065. [A-D. 1548.] Red: fine, but centre only remains.
[Add. ch. 24^*79.]
Ship-of-war, main-sail being set and charged with shield of
arms of ornamental shape encircled with inscribed Garter.
Bearings : — Five quarters, two in chief, three in base ; [. SEY-
MOUR ; 2. Bf-auchamp; 3. SturmY; 4. MacWim.iams ;
5. CoKER. Supporters : two grifHns collared and chained.
AN
Charles [Howard], ist Earl of Nottikcham. 2nd
Baron Howard op Kfpingilvm, Lord High Admiral
OF England, Ireland and Wales, K.G.
1056. [A.D. 1601.] Light reddish-brown : edge injured.
3 ia [Add-ch. 5641.]
0. Within Garter inscribed with motto ; a shield of arms of
Howard, quartering Brotherton, Warren and Mowbray.
Crest on helmet surrounding an earl's coronet, on a chapcau
[^■] turned up [erm.] a lion slatant guardant [or] ducally
gorged [fl'y.] Supporters, two lions,
8' ■ CAROLI ■ COM' ■ NOTINGHAM ■ BAR- ■ HOWARD ■ DE ■ EFFING-
HAM - PRfCLARI OFtDINIS - GARTERII - MIL' - MAO' - ADMIRAL'-
ANOL' : CONSTABUL ■ ■ ' WINDSOR.
It- Earl in plate armour, with helmet plumed with ostrich
feathers, and drawn sword, riding on caparLsoned horse
prancing to 1. h. side. Caparison of breast charged with lion
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
141
rampant, that on flank with an anchor lined, the device of the
Admiralty. All within collar of Order of Garter.
Ornamental border of foliage. *
tALGERNON Percy, loth Earl of Northumberland,
Lord High Admiral, KG.
I0B7. [A.IX 163&] Proof. Plaster, chipped at topi 3 in.
[xxxv. 55.]
Earl in armour, wearing plumed helmet and armed with
shield of arms : Quarterly, Anct. DUCHY Of IJKABANT AND
Lot;vAlx,and Lucy. On horse galloping to L ; in background
a licet at sea, and castle on shore ; on L h. the sun among
clouds; on r. h. a crescent, the PERCY badge, encircled by
inscribed Garter cnsigned with earl's coronet
Carved border.
Vcrtttc, p. [1} •
Jahgs [Stuart], Duke op York and Albany. Lord
High Admiral, Warden of the Cinque Ports, K.G., etc,
afterwards King James II.
1058. {A.D. 1660-1G73.] Proof. Red. s| in. [SI. ch. xxxjv. 27.]
Ship-of-war to I., in full sail Main-sail charged with shield
of Royal Arms of England, with label of three points.
encircled by Garter inacnbed with motto and cnsigned with
coronet of five points
6IOIL • ILLVST • rACOBI - DVCIS • EBOR • A - ALBAN - COM •
VUTOH ■ SVMMI - ANQLr>E ■ « ■ HIB ■ ARCHITHAL ■ QVARO •
QVtNQ ■ PORT - PR>€CUA ■ ORD ■ GAR ■ MIL ■ ic.T
1069. Sulph. cast, with outer border of carved fottagc.
p. C n. 193]
Venue, pL xxsvitL
SUBSIDIES.
EDWARD I. (P)
Seat for the subsidy oh eloth.
1060. Red. li in. [xxxv. 71.)
Kead of king, witli long hair, crowned.
O 8' • 8VB8ID1I : PANNORVM.
1061. Sulph. cast [D. C, A. 56.]
j. Lewis, Dititrlatkn «n Seah, froniisp. hg. %,
142 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
HZHBY V. (P)
Seal for tlu subsidy on cloth in Wiltshire.
1062. Red : from the matrix. \\ in. [xxxvii. 34.]
Ornamental shield of Royal Arms of England, en-
s^ned with royal crown, and betw. an cstoile of twelve points
and a cinquefoil.
S SVBC PANNOR' rN COM' WILTEC
Inner border beaded.
1063. Sulph. cast [D. C, A. 84.]
BDWARD IXL (P)
Seal of the Collectors (?) of the fifteenth of the 2nd year.
1064. I. Sulph. cast \ in. [D. C, F. 333.]
Stag's head cabossed betw. four pierced mullets; betw. the
attires a shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a bendlet
» 8'. COLLCCTARUM . XV . DE . 8Ct)0 . ANNO.
HENR7 v.
Seal used by the Collector of a tenth granted to the king.
1065. [a.d, 1419.] Red : fair impression. ^ and H '"-
[Harl. ch. 76 F. 14.]
Oval. Within carved and cusped border of ten points, a
couped bust of king, crowned, and charged on neck with key
in fessc between three roundles.
A SIQ1LL D€ DECiA REQ1 CONGE88A
ROYAL SEALS "PRO RECOGNITIONE
DEBITORVM."
EDWABD II.*
BRISTOL.
1066. Red : fine impression, chipped round the edge.
1-^ in. [xxxvi. 42.]
* The seal of Edward 1 1, was also used by later kings.
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
143
King's bust, full faced, crowned, charged on breast with lion
of England; between two triple-towered castles, as on great
•eal of Edward II.
(• S' cow- RCQ- ANOL' AD R:ECOON- DgKITOR APD' BRI8TOLLM
Small round counterseal. i in. diam. A lion's face;
Ungued.
* BRI8TOLLIA.
/tr<-AirdSwib, xxt. p. 86, pL viii, fig. aj and S^tr, /fit/. BrisM.
^^L See PrM. S«e. Antiq- Load., lod series, vol. vii., p. 107,
^^ 1067. Green : very imperfect Countersca) from variant
I matrix. [Harl. cli. 46 A. 1.]
I 1068. Sulph. cast from 6ne impression of obv. only.
I ID. C, A 6^\
I ^
I emt
CANTERBURY.
1069. Sulph. cast, i^^ in. [D. C, A. 7a]
S.ui)c design, but variant type. Castles have only central
embattled tower.
• 8 EDWARDI RCG' ANGL' AD RECOON* DEBITOR' APVT CANT'.
CHESTER
1070. Sulph. cast. 1} in. [D. C, A. ;i.]
Same design but variant type. Embattled castle with
lingle tower.
«■ ■ EDW ■ RtG* ■ AHQL- : AD B6C06N- • DEBITOR' APD' : CE8TRIAM.
The legend Is preceded by a garb.
Jeum. Chttttr ArthUetturai Soc,, vol i,, (x 176, skcub p. 164.
COVENTRY.
1071. Sulpli. cast i|i in. [Ivii., 22.J
King's head crowned as before. The drapery on the neck
omamcnic<l with a band of small quatrcfoils. On the breast
the lion of England. In the licit! on each side, an oak-tree
oif three branches or clusters, fructcd. Over the trees on each
side a small six-foil.
• 8- EDWARDI REQ' ANGL' AD RECON' DEBITOR' APD* COV€TR£.
144
;UE OF SEALS.
EXETER.
1072. Sulph. cast 14 in. [D. C, A. 72.)
Same dcsif;n, but variant type The castles triple-towered,
tt 8' €DW' R€0' ANQU' AD RCCCIDGN- COieBlTOS APVO EXONIAM.
JetirH. Brit, Ar<h, Auoe., xviii. 157.
GLOUCESTER.
1073. [aJ). 1590.] Red: fair impression, edge chipped.
2-i in. [Add ch. 19.56.1.]
0. Round, fiOI-faccd bust of Edward 1 1., crowned, with lion
of England on breast ; in field two horse-shoes and 13 borse-
nails, in allusiun to arms of City of Gloucustek.
« 8- E0WARD1 : RCGf ANQL'} : AO : ReCOGN' : DEBITOa : APVO :
QLOVCESTft'.
B. Small round cotmterscal (J in. dtam.) from a chased
rinp. A shield of arms of CiTY of GLOt;CESTER : on a pale
bctw. two horse-shoes, each horse-shoe betw. three nails,
two in chief and one in base, all meeting with their points to
the shoe, a sword in a scabbard ; on the point of the sword
a cap of [xutintcnancc ; on a chief per pale a boar's head
coupcd bctw. two dcmi roses, each with rays issuing from its
centre pointing to the boar's head.*
Engl. Cyclopedia, Aril and ScuHut, Sififit. an, " ScaIs." Laing's
MS. Catal., No. 383.
1074. Sulph. cast of Oh/, only, [jtlvii, 807.]
HEREFORD.
1075. Sulph. cast. i| in. [Ivii., 23.]
The kind's head crowned as before ; on the breast a lion of
England. In the field two triple-towcrcd castles, embattled,
and over them a star of six points on the r. fa. and a crescent
on the L h. '
• S' CDW : R€Q' : ANGL' : AD RCOOQN' DCBITOEk APD*
HC Re FORD.
LINCOLN.
1076. [A.D. 139L] Red : edge chipped. [HarL ch. 58 C. 15.]
Same design as that described above for Bristol, but variant
typt Castles triple-towered,
»s' eow Reo angl- ad RecocN- dcbitos-apvo lincolnia.
• These arms were noi iipplted lothe cityuniil the lime of Henry VI K.
Tbc replenishing^ of tbc field of the oiv. mujii Ihcrcftire not be curlier lliaa
this d«lc.
B. Small round coumerseal. ^ in. Lion's face, crowned.
LINCOLN I A.
1077. [a.D. 1471.] Red: indistinct in some parts. [Eg.
ch. 475.]
107B. [a.1). 1582.] Red: injured. No countcrscal used.
[Eg. ch. 484.]
1070. Sulph. cast of oAv. only of No. 1. [D.C.. A. 8a]
LONDON.
< H't/A Countcrseai of Ike Clerk.)
lOBO. [A.D. 1367.] Sulph. cast, ij- in. [Mi. 24, 25]
0. The king's bust, full-face, crowned as before, with lion
of Engla.M), couchant guardant, on the breast; edge of
drapery on neck bordered with a bandeau ornamented with
aonuleti. In the field on each side a castle with embattled
wall and central tower.
• 8' 1 CDW 8 : ANOL' : AD : RECOQN : DEBITOS.
R, A sm.ill round c011nterse.1L I in.
A h.ilf-Icnj^lli figure of St. Paul, full-face, bearded, holding
a sword erect and book. Border engrailed, each cusp enriched
with R trefoil.
SIOILLVM : CIVITATtS : LONDON.
NORTHAMPTON.
( With Otunrerstal of the Clerk,)
108L Bron7.c-}^cn : edge chipped, ij in. [xxxv. 9.]
Same design, but variant typa Ca.-itles triple-towered.
8' RCCOtS E1DWARD1 : AD RECOON 0E8IT0RVM.
H. Small round Kea]. l in. A represtentation of St. Andrew
on hi* cross (in allusion to chief Priory of the town) between
dght fleurs-de-lis, four on each side en losange: in base a
spr%.
8 : OLfOI ; OE t &TAT : M'CAT : NORHTON.
1082. Sulph. cast* of o*r. and rev. [D.C., A. 6i.»]
NORWICH.
1083. Light brown or self-coloured: proof from matrix.
14 in. [xliii. 143J
Same design, but \'ariant type. Castles triple-towered.
• 8- ■ €DW ■ ReO' ■ ANGL' . AD ; RecOON D€BIT08 APO* •
NORWYCVM.
146
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1084. Dark green: much injured, and the edge chipped,
[xxxv. 24S.]
R. Small round countcrscal. 1 in. Embattled tower
with doorway : on roof a half-length figure of our Saviour
with cruciform nimbus, and orb, elevating right hand In
benediction ; in doorway, head of a lion (?)
NORWYCVS.
tilomtieU, A^i>rfiii,\y.,p\an at end. No. 173, No. 170 ; sec also vol iii.
l'I>.»1.9S.vol. iv., S74.
From a note on the label to which this seal is attached, it
appears that the original document to which it belonged was
dated A.V. 1455.
NOTTINGHAM.
1085. Sulph. cast. i| in. (D.C.. A. 73.J
Same design, but variant type. Ca-stles triple-towered.
8- eOW- RCG' ANGL- AD RCCOQN- DCBITDEl APVD NOTINQH'M.
OXFORD.
{IVitA Connterseal ef the Clerk.)
1086. Sulph. casts. \\ in. [Ivii. z6i a/.J
0. The usual design of the king's bust, full-face, crowned,
border of annulets on the neck, lion of England, couchant
guardant on the breast, a triple-towered castle, embattled, in
the field on each side.
8- CDW ■ R R€COeN- APD' OXONit
It. A small round counteiseal, J in. An ox. statant
giuirdant, with tail recurved over the back, in a ford ; in
allusion to the natnc of the city. In the field the legend : —
BO8 OXONIC,
SALISBURY.
( With CounleneaL)
1087. Gilded gutta pcrcha : recent Impression. t| in.
[liii. I.]
0. Full-face bust of king, crowned, with lion of KNGLASD
on breast. In field on each side of head, a representation of
Salisbury Cathedral. witK tall spire surmounted by cross.
8 O . . - NQL ReCOGN . . . BITOfl' APO -8
R. Small round countcrseal. 4 in- Seated 6gurc of the
SOVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS, I47
Virgin Mary, crowned, on throne with tall sides ; the infant
Jesus standing on her knee.
StQILU' MARte 8ARVM.
Inner border carved with smal) quatrefoil ballflowen
SOUTHAMPTON.
1088. Sulpb. cast H in. [D. C. A. 74.]
Variant design. King's bust, TuU-facc, crowned and vested ;
on breast a tnplc-towcred castle, or battlcmcnted wall ; in
field, two lions of Enuland, possanC guarJaat, their hc:ad$
towards centre.
8' COWARDI R€0' ANOLC J> nCCOGNICONIB' DCetTORV
APVD : SVTHT.
WINCHESTER.
1089. Sulph, cast, i^ In. [D.C.. A. 75.]
Same type as that of IHstol, but variant design. Lton
on breast of king ; at sides in field two triplc-towcr»l castles.
ft 8- CDW- RCa- ANOL AD RCCOQN D€BITOR' APVD
WINTON'.
Uiba, Mist, of WituktsUr, MiscetL pi. i3
YORK.
( With Counterstal 0/ ikt CUrt.)
1090. Sulph. cast. If in. [IviL 28, 39.]
The Icing's bust, full-face, crowned, as before, on breast the
lion of EnC[jv.mi> couchant guardant In field, two castles
each with three embattled towers : that on the 1. is enclosed
in a small frame, and was apparently moveable. Sec Rftnarks
PH Stals uttder the StatuU Mi-nhant, by C. S. Perceval, LL,D.,
F.S.A., in Proc. Soc. Antiq^ 2nd. ser. vol. vii., p. 107.
•-■A^ 8' EDW R€a' ANQL' AD RECOQN' DEBITOR' APVD
EBORACVM.
Drake's Eboraftim, pi. with map.
K. A small countcrscal. } in.
A half-length figure of Si. Peter, head turned to r., tonsured
and draped, holding book and keys. In field, on the I. a castle
u above
EBORACVS.
L 2
148 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BICHAKD n.*
OXFORD.
1091. [A.D. 1457.'] Red : injuredin partsand discoloured.
Hin. [Add. ch. 20,355.]
This is the seal of Edward III. for Oxford, with the com-
mencement of the legend altered.
8' REGARD' RGQ' ANQLIE AD RECOQN' DEBITOR' APD'
OXONiA.
B- Small round counterseal. ^ in, ; an ox passing a FORD.
A variant of the type already described for Oxford.
(p) IN OXONIA.
1092. Siilph. cast of a fine impression of obv. only. [Ivii.
30.]
JAMES L
NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT.
1093. Sulph. cast !-{■ in. [xxxvi, 16.]
Half-length figure of king, crowned, draped with fur cloak,
ruff, mantle, tunic, and girdle, and wearing jewelled collar
from which a cross is suspended.
[S'] 8TATVTORVM MERCATOR' OAPT' INFRA BVRQVM DE
NEWPORT IN IN8VLA VECT'
Legend betw, two borders of foliage,
COMMONWEALTH.
WORCESTER. a.d. 1654.
1094. Sulph. cast from matrix, dated as above. [Ivii. 31.]
A tower embattled and masoned, with portal, portcullis up,
and folding doors with ornamental hinges. In the field on
each side a wavy vine-branch, fructed and leaved. Foliated
border.
THE 8EALE OF THE STATVTE MARCHANT OF WORCESTER.
• This seal of Richard 11. was also used by later kings.
ROVAL OFFICBS ANU UFFtCERS.
149
STATUTE STAPLE OF WESTMINSTER.
RICHARD n.
1095. [A.D. 1 397 .J Dark green : fine, edge Injured. 1+ In.
IHarL cb. 49 H. 1.]
In carved and traced tjotliic rose of six points (the two at
sidts semicircular, the otiicrs pointed oval, enriched with
3uatrcfoils in spandrils), a lion's face enraged, betw. two flcurs-
c-lis, and four small pierced six-foiJ!).
8'. MAIORAT- STAPVLe W€STM- : rf* r STATVT : MERCATOS.
1096. Sulph. cast. [D. C. F. 712.]
HBHRY V.
1097. [.\.D. 1422.] Green : Rnc, but imperfect.
0. Same as previous seal.
B. Small round countcrsejil. i in. On roughly hatched
_ 3Und, initials t b with .iprig bctw. Uiem, and at upper
and lower parts of field a double cusp^
HENRY VI.
1098. [A,D. 1423.] Bronzc-grccn: fine, but imperfect. [Add,
ch. (3AP-]
0. Same scaL
B. Small octagonal countcrseal. ^ x I in. Within cabled
and engrailed border, a grifKn's head erased.
r
EDWARD IT.
1009. [a,D. 1476.] Bronie-green : fine, edge chipped
[Add. ch. 815.1
0. Same seal.
It. Small round counterseal. 4 >n. ; a bunch of grapes..
HONOUR ET PLESAUNSE.
HENRY Vn.
1100. [\.D. 1505.] Bronze-green: edge chipped- [.Add.
ch. iS.'SjiJ
0. Same seaL
H- Small round countcrscal. 4 in. A woolsack or lozcngc-
ihaped i:u5hi»n with tufted comers.
ISO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
UOl. [a,D. 1506.] Bronze-green: edge chipped. [Harl.
ch. ;9 D. S3.]
0. Same seal.
B. Small hexagonal counterseal. An ostrich or crane ; in
field, two sprigs,
1102. [a.d. 1508.] Bronze-green. [Add. ch. 15427.]
0. Same seal.
B. Small round counteraeal. ^ in. ; an escallop.
1103. [a.D. 1 507.] Bronze-green : edge imperfect. [Eg.
ch. 478.]
Same seal and counterseal as No. iioi.
1104. [ad, ! S09.} Bronze-green : edge imperfect
Same seal and counterseal as No. i loi. [HarL ch. 76 D. 36.]
1106. [a.d. 151a] Bronze-green: fine [Harl, ch. 80
I. 8s.]
Same seal and counterseal as No. j lOi.
HBNR7 Vm.
1106. [a.d. iSi€>] Bronze-green: fair. [Add. ch. 21,974,]
0. Same seal.
B> Small round counterseal. f in. Within chain border, a
merchant's mark.
SEALS "PRO DEBITIS RECUPERANDIS."
HEHR7 VIU.
1107. Red : edge chipped. l-f in. [xxxvi. 3a]
Double rose of five leaves, barbed and seeded, eiisigned with
open royal crown,
t 8 I RECOG^ I ReS* I > HENR- I VIII t « I DEBITIS I RECVf AN-
DIS '€°
1108. [a.d. 1540.] Red : chipped at the sides. [Harl. ch.
79 E. 41.]
1109. [A.D. [546.] Red: fine impression, chipped on 1.
side. [Add. ch. io,iSO.]
1110. Red : fine impression, slightly chipped. [xxxv,
3S8.]
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICKKS.
15"
EDWARD VI-
FIRST SEAL.
1111. [A.D. 1548.] Red: chipped on 1. side, and indis-
tinct in parts. [Add. ch. 10. 151. J
Same seal as preceding, without alteration of legend,
SECOND SEAL.
1112. [a.i>. 1 54S.] Red : the cd^cs imperfect. l^V >i>*
[Add. ch. 9,121.]
Copy of seal of Henry VIII. with 1arj:cr crown, and deeper
cutting. Letters of legend latter, In field, on each side, a
small fleur-de-lis.
3 RE:C0QM) ^ DEBITI5 RECV^ANDIS.
1113. [A.n. t549.] Red: edge considerably chipped.
JAdd.ch. 9,135.]
MART.
1114. [A.D. 1554.J Red: edge chipped, t] in. [Flarl.
ch. 80 E. 58.]
Very close copy of seal of Henry Vin..as desaibed above,
without alteration of legend.
PHILIP AKD MART.
1116. [a.D. tSS^.] Red: fine impression, chipped and
cracked. [Add. ch. 23.213.}
Same as that used by Mary.
ELIZABETH.
Uie. [a.i>. 1561.] Red; good impression. i| in. [Add.
ch. 15.664.)
Large double rose of five lenvcs, barbed and seeded, en-
ctgned with crown, between initials E. R.
■ 6IOIL • RECOON • REGtNE • ELISAB * -P DEB • RECVP.
1117. [A-D. 1565.1 Red: edges chipped. [Add. ch.
15.803.1
1118. [A. D. 1566.] Red: edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 80
L8a]
1119. [A.D. 1566.] Red : lower part dcstro>-cd. [Add. ch.
152 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1120. [a.d. 1 569.] Red : ed^es wanting. [Hari. ch. 80
H.83].
112L [a.d. 1579.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 24,483.]
1122. [A.D. 1 580.] Red : indistinct [Add. ch. 24,682.]
1123. [A.D. 1 583.] Red : chipped, indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86
B. 23.]
1124. [A.D. 1584.] Red: imperfect and indbtinct [Add.
ch. 22,671.]
1125. [A.D. 1586.] Light-brown: imperfect, [Add. ch.
13,085.]
1126. [a.d. 1586.] Red: somewhat indistinct [Had. ch.
78 I. II.]
1127. [a.d. 1588.] Light red: edge chipped. [Add. ch.
>3.<55S-]
1128. [A.D. 1 594] Red : imperfect and indistinct. [Add.
ch. 15,818.]
1129. [a.d. 1 597.] Red : indistinct, sides broken off [Add.
ch. 15,819.]
1130. [a.d. 1 597.] Red : rolled up when freshly made.
[Harl. ch. 77 C. 3]
1131. [A.D. 1599.] Red: r. side broken off. [HarL ch.
77 C. II.]
1132. [a.D. 1 599.] Sulph. cast, from foregoing imperfect
impression. [D. C, A. 120.]
1133. [a.d. 1599.] Red: fragments. [Add. ch. 23,236.]
1134. [a.d. 1600.] Red : edges imperfect. [Wol. ch.
xii.. 33-]
113B. [a.d. 1602.] Red : edges chipped, indistinct [Harl.
ch. 77C. 33B.]
1136. [a.d. 1602.] Faded red : edges chipped. [Add.
ch. 8971.]
JAUSS I.
FIRST SEAL.
1137. Red: fine impression, edge chipped, ij in. [xxxvi.
Triple rose of five leaves, barbed and seeded, ensigned
with royal crown, betw. initials I. R., each letter betw. two
small cinquefoils pierced.
8IQIL' • RECOQN' ' tACOBI - REQIS - PRO • DEBir - RECVPERAN'.
ROyAL OFFrCES AND OFFICERS.
IS3
1138. [A.D. 1604.) Red : broken and impcrfccL [Add.
ch. 14.79s]
1139. [A.D. i6iaj Red : fine. [Had. ch. ;S I. 26.]
SECOND SEAL.
Red : fine, edge chipped.
1} in.
H40. [a.d. 160&)
[Add. ch. 23.569.]
Copy of First Seal, leaves of rose differently arranged.
Cnqucfoils on each side of initial in field omitted.
SIOIL' [RECOGN'J tACOBl • REQtS ■ PRO - DEBIT • RECVPERAND'.
1141. [a.d. iGtS.] Red: \exy imperfect and indistinct
[Add. ch. 191 S-j
THIRD SEAL.
1143. Dark red : fine, chipped, i^ in. [xxxvi. Z14.]
Copy of Second Seal. Leaves of rose rc-arrangcd like first
1143. [A.D. 1607.J Red : fine, chipped on I. side. [Harl.
ch. 77 D. 7.1
U44. Sulph. cast of No. 1143.
1146. [A.D. 1609.] Red : very imperfect. [Lansd. ch.
657-]
1146. Ia.D. 1615.] Red : very small fragment [Add. ch.
6221.]
1147. [A.D. 1617.] Red : imperfect and indistinct (Add.
ch. 24,178.]
CHAKLES I.
FIRST SEAL.
1140. Light brownish^red or faded red : chipped and very
indistinct l\ in. [xxxvi. 38.]
Triple rose of five leaves, barbed and seeded, cnsigned with
crown, betw. initials C. R.
■ ■ ■ COGN- ■ CAROLI - REGIS ■ PRO - OEBl AND' •
1149. [a.i>. 1628.] Red; very imperfect [Lansd. ch.
58a]
1150. [A.D. 163a] Light brownUh-red : cracked, very in-
distinct (Harl. ch. $6 C. 4.]
1151. [A.tx 1631.J Red: fine, sides broken away. [Harl.
ch. 56 C. 7J
1152. [a-D. 1637.] Light browfiish-rcd : imperfect and in-
distinct [Marl. ch. 77 D. id]
154
CATALOGUE OF SKALS.
SECOND SEAL.
1153. [a.d. 1634.] Red: imperfect 14 in. [Eg. ch. 305.]
Copy of Firsr Seal, with small rose in field under each of
letters C. R.) and some further .small indistinct additions-
IL- ■ RECOQN' • CAROLI - REQIS • PRO ' DEBIT • RE . . .
1154. [A.D. 164S-I Red : very imperfect. [.Add. ch.
CHARLES XL
1165. [A-D. 1668,] Red : imperfect, covered with paper,
liin. [Add. ch. 5287.]
Triple rose of five leaves, barbed and seeded, and ciisigncd
with royal crown betw. initials C. R,
SIQIL- ' RECOQN' • CAROLI • REGIS ' PRO - DEBIT ■ RECVPERAND*.
1166. [A.U. 1676.] Red: cracked and imiicrfect. [Add.
cIi.
1166. [A,
ROYAL SEAL KOR THE PORT OF LONDON.
EDWARD IX.
1167. Red sealing-v,-ax imitression from the matrix in ihc
Dcpt. of Kritish and Mediaeval Antiquities, i} in. [IxiL 67.]
A lozcngc-shapcd shield of arms : England, between four
swords.
• ■S
0R(
COWARD! : RCO' : ANOL'
LONDON rARV.
IN : PORTV
Outer border beaded ; inner border enriched on the inner
side with cinquefoib.
1158. Sulph. cast. [D.C, A. 57.]
SEALS OP DELIVERY OF WOOL AND HIDES.
■DWABD II.
LINCOLN.
1169. Red sealing-wax impression from the matrix in the
Dcpt. of British and Mcdia^-al Antiquities. If in. [Ixii. 68,
69-1
0. A shield of arms ; ENGLAND, suspended by a strap
from a hook, between two falcons.
• 8I0ILL* * EDWARDI • REOIS • ANOL- • APVO «
LINCOLNIAM.
ROVAL OFFICES AND OFFICERS.
ISS
B. Three lions of England passant guardant in pale, not
on a shield.
• PRO • LANI8
Beaded borders.
« €T • OORClS • LIBERANDIS
LYNN REGIS.
1160. Red scalin^-wax imprcsMon from the matrix in the
Dept. of British and Mcdia:vul Antiquities, t^ in. [Ixii. 70.J
0, A shield of arms: ENGLANIX
On) - eOWAROI ' RCGrS ' ANQL' - 0€ - LCNNIA «
> 9
B. Wanting.
Beaded border.
NORWICH.
1161. Red sealing-wRx impressions from the matrix in the
Dcpt. of British and Medtxval Antiquities, i ; in. [Ixii. 71,
72.]
0. A shield of arms : England, suspended by a strap from
a hook, between two mounts rcplcnislwd with slipped trcfoib^
and on each an oak-tree, over which is a triple- towered castle.
Sec description of the great seal of Edward 11.
S1QILL'
CDWARDl • REGIS « ANOL'
NORWYCVM,
APVO
B. Three lion.s of Engi^ku passant guardant in pale.
• PRO • LANIS • CT COREIS • LI6€RAN0IS.
Headed borders.
1182. Sulph. cast of rev. [D. C, A. 67.]
SHOREHAM.
1163. Red sealing-wax imprc-'uion from the matrix in the
Dcpt. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities. 1} in. [Ixii. 73.]
(). A shield of arms: England.
• 8- : DNI ; £OWARDI : RCO' ■- ANODE ; D€ : 80RHAM :
R. Wanting.
WINCHESTER.
1164. Rc<l sealing-wax impression from the matrix in the
Drot. of Itriti-sh and Medi.'ev.'U Antiquities, i} in. [Ixii. 74,
75.]
0. A shield of arms : ENGLAND, suspended by a strap
from a hook, between two w)-\-crns, that on the r. langucd-
B SIQILL' • £DWAROI • R€QI9 • KHQV • APVD •
WYNTON.
156
CATA[^C;UE OF SEALS.
H. Three lions of England passant giiardant in pale;
• PRO • LANIS • CT • CORCIS • LIBERANOIS,
Beaded borders.
Uncertain.
1166. Red scalinfj-wax impression from the matrix in llie
Dcpt of Briti-sh and Mcdiaval Antiquities, i^^ in. [IxiL 76.]
0. WantinR.
H. Tlirce lions of ENGLAND, passant guardanl in pale.
ft 8' : PRO LANIS : €T CORCIS -. LIBERAND1S », ■
Beaded bordcfii.
SEAL FOR CUSTOMS.
EDWARD II. (P)
YORK.
1166. Red scalinj^-wax impression from* the matrix in the
Dept-ofBritish and Mediaeval Antiquities. I J in. [Ixii. 77, 78.]
0. A shield of arms : ENGLAND.
ft 8' : Drjl : COWARD! : REQI8 ■ ANQL1E : CIVITATI3 : CBORACt :
B. Three lions of ENGLAND, passant guardant in pale.
ft 8IQILLVM : ANTMJVe : I: N0V6 ; CVBTVMe -.
Outer borders beaded ; inner borders enriched on the inner
tCde with quatrefoits.
COLLECTORS OF THE SUBSIDY FOR BUILDING
LONDON BRIDGE. A.I). 1756 (?)
1167. [18th century.] Sulph. cast. 1 in. [IxviiJ. 97.]
A lion passant guardant crowned.
- 8IOILL ■ COLL ■ BUB ■ IN ■ PO ■ LOND ■ EXT ■
ROYAL SEAL OF UNCERTAIN CLASS.
EDWARD III
1166. Sulph. cast. 14 in. [D. C. A. 66.] Shield of the
RovAL AKM.S, suspended by a strap from a hook betw. two
palm branches.
» S • COWAROI * R€QIS * ANGLIC • CT * FRANCIC «
BCCLESFASTICAL SEALS.
PROVINCE OF CANTERBURY.
ANSELM. A.D. IO93-IIO9.
U69. White, covered with a brown varnish : edge injured.
About i^ X 2{ ia [L. F. C, vii, 5.]
Pointed ov'al: the Archbishop^ holding a pastomi staff in
the r. h., and a book in the L h., standing on a rectangular
{datfonn.
.. . .GILLVM - ANSEUMI - GRATIA - DEI.- ARCHI
11159." Sulph. castoTa chipped impression. [Iv. 72.]
SIGILLVM . ANSELMI - GR DEI - ARCHIEPISCOPI.
RAU*B D'ESCURES (i/. Dfi TURBIHS. A.u. 1114-1123.
1170. Sulph- cast. 3J X 2| in, [Iv. ;$.]
Oval ; the Archbishop, with stringed mitre, lifting up the
r. h. in bcndiction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff, standing on an
uncertain object.
. . . RAOVL ARCHieP*.
WILLIAM DE CDRBELLIO. \.X>. II23-1136.
1171. Sulph. cast. About 3x2 in. [Iv. 74.]
Pointed oval : the Archbt.shop, ftill-lcnuth. with stringed
tnitrc, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff; standing on a rectangular footboard.
• ■ • QILLVM ■ QVILLCUMI bl OR ANTVARIEN8I8 •
ARCHl£PISO. . ..
IS8
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1172. [a.D. 1129-113(3.] Uncoloured ; varnished: very
imperfect. [Add. ch. 72 14.]
Fragment of seal showing part of figure of Archbishop,
standing, holding pastoral staff in the r. h.
THEOBAIiP. A.D. It39-ii6i.
1173. [About A.U. 1144-1 Red: fine impression, chipped
at the edge. 3i X 24 in. [Harl. ch. 83 C. 26.]
f)- Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, in vestments,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral stafT
curved outwards, standing on 3 corbel.
SIQILLV : TEOB HIEPISCOPr : CANTVARIEN3 . . .
U. A small oval counterseal, with m.irk of handle at top.
I if X 1 in. A bearded bust in profile to ihe r, the hair
filleted. From a finely engraved ancient intaglio gem. The
letters of legend.
^ 8IONVM qf SECRETIVM].
are arranged to read towards the outside, contrary to usual
method.
1174. Su]ph.castof (»3i'.,onIy fromNa 1173. [D.CD.15.]
1175. Sulph, cast of oiv. only from a nearly perfect im-
pression. [Iv. 75.]
SIOILL/: TEOBALDI : DEI : GRATICA : ARCHIEPItSCOPO:
CANTVAR1ENSIS.
1176. [About A.D. 1143-1 Brownish-red: indistinct, only
lower part remaining. [Harl. ch. 43 G. ig.]
1177. [A.D. 1138-1160.1 White: very indistinct fragment,
enclosed in ba^ of damask of l6th century work. [Add. ch.
19,589.1
1178. [A.D. 1147-1160! White, varnished brown: edge very
much broken away, indistinct No counterscaJ. [[Harl. ch.
84C.41I
1179. Sulph. cast from No. 1178. [D. C, D. IJ.]
IIQO. [A.n. 1147-1160.1 Light brown: o*f. entirely de-
stroyed. The countcrscal on rev. a fine impression. [Cott
ch. xi. 4-1
1181. [A.D. Ii50-ii6a] Pale yellowish-brown: fine im-
pression, but injured and edge imperfect The gem in the
countcrscal reset in a rim with legend newly engraved, so as
to read inwards according to usual manner. [Harl. ch. 43
G. 2a]
B. >b SIGtNVM: iB 9ECRCTVM.
ECCLESIASTICAL. — CANTERBURY.
159
lies. Sulph. cast from No. Ii8i. (D. C, D. 1+]
[luted's Ktnt, vol. iv., |i. 696.
RICHARD. A.D. 1 174-1 184.
1183. r.\-D. 1177-11S2.] Dark green: fine, but very im-
perfect [Harl. ch. 43 G. 23.]
0. Pointed oval : the Arclibishop, fuIMength. in vest-
ments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in the I. h. a
pastoral stafC
episco
B. Small pointed oval counterseal, i{ x | in. Half-length
figure of the Archbishop as on the ofm. From the upper part
of the field is a hand of blessing issuing, pointing towards the
prelate.
... RICARDVS -061 PRIMAS.
The letters A. R,, in the name, conjoined.
1184. [A.D. 1181-1184.] Light brown: very imperfect,
[Harl. ch. 75 A. 13.]
B. ^ RIC NQLIE ' PRIMAS.
1185. Sulph. ca-it of the obv. only. 3^ x 2{ in. [Iv. 76,]
lOILLVM RD1 • QRATIA - CANTVARI€Nei8 ■
ARCHICPISCOPI.
Ilastcd's Kent, vol iv., p; 701.
BALDWIN. A.a 1184-I190
use. [A.n. 1186,] Dark green: a small fragment. [Harl.
ch. 43 G. 26.]
0. Destroyed.
B. Small pointed oval counterscal, imperfect. Arclibishop,
foll-leneth, hfting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. «
tNUtorai stafi!
^ 810 CR€TI :
HUBERT WALTER. A.D. II93-1205.
1187. Dark green : a fine impression, very mtich chipped
along the edge. About 3 x 2 in. [Marl. ch. 83 C. 27.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-lcngtli, in vestments,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in 1. h. a pastoral staff.
CRTV8 . 0€l . GRATIA IC . . .
, GRATIA . .
e PISCO P .
RCHI-
R. Small pointed oval counterscal.
Martyrdom under an arcade.
ij X li in. Becket's
a [MARTIR] 1 QVOO : 8TILLAT : PRIMATIS : AB ; ORC : 3IGILLAT.
i6o
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1188. Sulph. cast of No. 1 187. [D. C. E. 54, 55.]
1189. Sulph. cast t)i obv. [Iv. 7;.J
CftTVS . DGt . QRAT CHiePI3C0P
1190. White : very imperfect and indistinct, the lower part
wanting. [HarL ch. 83 C. 28.]
1191. Pale ycltowish-whitc, covered with vamish : very
imperfect and indistinct, only the centre part remaining.
[L. F. C. xxil. 6.]
1192. [A.n, 1108.] Brown: a good impression; the edge
much chipped. [Harl. ch. 84 C 42.]
1193. Sulph. cast of the countcrscal of Na 1192. [D.C,
D. 41]
1194. [a-D. 1204,] Dark-coloured: an indistinct fragment
injured by fire. [Add. ch. 15.238.]
1185. Sulph. casts of a seal, and countcrscal. pxviii. jo, 98.]
BTEPHEN LANOTON. A.D. 1207-1228.
1196. [a.1). 1226.] Lis;ht yellow : the edge veiy imperfect.
About 3t X 2\ in. [Ilarl. ch. 74 A. 14.]
p. Pointed oval : the Archbishop. fulUIength, in vestments,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pa-ftoral .staff.
^. . . 8T€ TVARI€N8IS . ARCHI6PI8C . . .
B. Small pointed oval countcrscal, 2| x 1^ in. Becket's
Martyrdom.
y^ MORS eXPRCSSA PORI8 TIB) VrTA SIT INTV3 AIMIORIS.
1197. Sulph, casts of No. 1 196. [D.C. E. 62.]
1196. [A.D. 1219-1228.] Uncolourcd; fragments of a fine'
impression. preser%-ed in a curiou-tly-made leathern case lined
with vtT)' old stuff, perhaps of the 14th century. [Eg, Ch. 374.]
O- At the base, beneath the feet of the Archbishop, the
imprcs.sion of a small oval ancient gem engraved in intaglio.
The subject appears to be a tree between two Cupids, the one
on the 1. h. climbing a ladder against the tree.
A . CAN
1199. Light brown : a small fragment [xxxv. 19. M.]
1200. Sulph. casts. [Iv. 78 ; 79.]
p. The impression of a gem is faintly seen lielow the feet
of the Archbishop.
STGPHANVS 0€l GRATIA . CA . . VARIENSIS . ARCMICPISCOPVS,
B. A good imprcs.sion of the countcrsea] already described
ECCLESI ASTICAU— CA N TEKBURV.
l6l
BtCHARD WEATHERSHED. A.D. 1229-1251.
1201. Sul|)h. casts. About 3 X If in. [Iv. 80, St.]
0. Pointed oval ; the Archbishop, full-lcn^, in vcst-
mctitK, with mitre, liftinf; ap the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a ]).istoral sXuff. The lidd diapered lozengy, with a
reticulated pattern eiicloiting in each space a small crescent or
annulet. On each side, .1 small countersunk niche between two
smaller openings, in each a saint's hcxd in profile towards the
central figure; the upper head on the r. h. wanting. Under
an arch below the feet, a design now destroyed.
RATIA ■ CANTVAftlENS .
. f PI8C0P
B. Small pointed ovat countcrscal. 2 x tf in. Becket's
Martyrdom, beneath a trcfoilcd gothic canopy. In base, under
an arch, two figures, one in profile, to the r. h, holding four
shields (?) by their straps.
RICARDVM : DOCEAT : MORS : MCA r NE : TIMEAT.
EDHUZiD RICH, a/. DE ABINQDON. A.D. 1233-1240.
1202. [a.O. 123C.] Wliitc: originally a fair impression,
now very fragmentary. About 3 X 3 in., when perfect
[Add. ch. 21,289.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length. Field
diapered. There is an indication of the heads in countersunk
niches described by Masted, /Cfat, vol. iv., p. 703.
Legend destroyed.
IjL Small pointc<l oval countcrscal. Becket's Martyrdom ;
in base, beneath an arch, the Archbishop, half-lcngtli, adoring
the saint above.
CCA .... MORS E:T.,.^..,.
1303. Sulph. cast of the oiv. from a good impression.
[Iv. 82.]
Very similar in design to the seal of the prcviou.i Arch-
bishop, ictf No. 1 201. The lieads in the side openings are,
however, here differently arranged.
SIOtt.L' I EADMVNDI : DEI : ORACIA : CANTVARIENSIS : ARCHI-
E PISCO PI.
1204. Sulph. cast of the r^rv. 2| X !■( in. Pvi. 51.]
Small pointed oval counterseal.
\i^ EAOMVNDVM DOCEAT MORS . MEA t NE : TIMEAT.
H
162
CATAIXJGUE OF SEALS.
BONIFACE OP SAVOY. A.D. i24S~l27a
1205. Sulpb. cast of the obv. 3I X 1} in. [D.C., E. 142.]
Pointed o\*al: the Archbishop, full-length, richly attiretl,
with pftll and mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
I. h. a ]>astorat] .staff; standing on an ornamental corbel, the
front of which is filled with a view of the cathedral In
the field arc the impressions of four Greek gems finely carv*ed
in intaglio, two on each side, the upper one on cither side
being enclosed in a pointed oval border. Three of these bear
figures, the fourth a bu-ft of Jupiter Scrapis.
^^ B0N£FACtV8 D€l ORACIA CANTVARICN3IS ARCHIEPI8C0PVS.
The letters A N in Cantuariensis arc conjoined.
1206. Sulph. cast of the rtv. 2} X 3^ in. [xlvil 19a]
Small pointed oval coimtcrscal. Itccket's Martyrdom, under
an architectural canopy ; his soul ascending, in a cloth. On
the canopy, a representation of God the l-'ather, half-length,
with nimbus atid book, holding up the r. h. in benediction.
In b.ise. under a trefoiled arch, the Archbishop, half-length, in
profile to tlic r,, kneeling in .idoralion.
» TRIN€ : D€V8 : PRO ; M£ ; MOVCAT : T€ : PAS8IO : TH0M6.
1207. [A.1X 1253.] Green: only small fragments in bag of
yellow and red silk stuff". [Add. ch, 19,624.]
1206. [A.D. 1261.J Dark green: fine but very imperfect
impresdon. [Add. ch. 23436.]
1209. [a.d. 1261.] Green : a very small fnigmenL [Add.
ch. 23,437.1
Engiitk Cydopadia : Arts ami Sdfitaf Supplement, ctAs. 1880, 1881.
KOBERT KILWARDBT. A.D. 1272-1278.
1210. Sulph. cast. 3l X 2 in. [Iv. 84, 85.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier ; standing on a
carved corbel.
BR0B6RTVS : DCl : OTtA : VAR
TOCIVS : ANQL- : PR1MA8.
HT^S:
The letter* o D in the first word are conjoined.
B. Small pointed oval counter-seal. 2\ x i\ in. Becket'a
Martyrdom, under a trefoilcd arch. In base, under an arch
of similar character, the Archbishop, milrcd. half-length in
profile to the r.. lifting up the hands in adoration.
AD XtPMI PRO M£ ■ SIT ■ S€MP€[R ■ PA8SI10 ■ THOMC.
ECCLBSIASTICAL —CANTERBURY.
163
JOHN FECKHAM. A.a 1279-1292.
1211. Sulpk ciLsti. a X 21 in. [Iv. S6, 87.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a crozicr ; standing on a
carved curbeL In tlic field, on cither side, a lily flower
drooping on a long stalk issuing from the side of the field.
.... lOH'eS : OEI r OR* : ARCHItPS fllCR : T0CIV8 :
ANGLie ■ PRIMAS.
B. Small pointed oval countcrseal. i-Jxi^in. Resembles
in general treatment the eountcrscal of Archbishop Kilwardby,
No. i2ia
A80ITA ■ n6 ■ PR0M6 ■ QVE ■ 8IQNAT ■ PA88IO • THOME-
1212. Green : imperfect imprcs-'tion of the counterscal used
separately. [xliiL 81.]
ROBERT KILWARDBY, or JOHN FECKHAM.
Vne^rlaiit CouHterseals.
12L3. Sulph. cut. 2i X i-^in. [xlvii. 189.]
Bcclcet's Martyrdom, in a golhic compartment In a
central niche above, God the Father, between two side-niches,
eadi containing an .ingel kneeling in adoration. In base, the
Archbishop in prolilc to the r., in adoration.
XPO ■ TRANSLATVM PR€CIBV8- FAC THOMA BCATYM.
1214. Sul]^i. cast l> X -i- in. [xlvii. 191,]
Oval: Bccket's Martyrdom. In base, under an arch, an
ecclesiastic, perhaps the Archbishop, half-length, in adoration.
X7€ PeTO THOMA PACIS
ROBERT WINOHELSEY. A.D. 1394-1313-
1216. [a,i>, 1309.] Green; a fine impression; very im-
perfect, the edges wanting. [Cott. ch. v. 12.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a [crozicr] ; standing on a
platform of gothic carved work. Beneath is an elegantly
trcfoilcd and pinnacled canopy. Fie d diapered lozcngy.cach
apace charged witli a rose.
Legend destroyed.
1316. Sulph. cast of the preceding seat, showing the crozter
wanting in that impression. [U.C, F, 93]
M 3
i64
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WALTER REYNOLDS. A.D, I314-1327.
1217. [a-D. 132a] Green: fine impression in good preser-
vation ; app. by plaited skeinsof red and green silk. 3i x 24
ia. [Add. ch. 17.353.]
0. Pointed oval: the Archbishop, fulUlcnKth, in richly
omajnented vestments, with pall and mitre, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier ; standing on a corbel
enriched with car\'cd borders and foliage. Over his head, a
fine trefoilcd f^othic canopy with architectural finial.'L In
the field, on either side, a shield of arms : ENGLAND. Above
and below these shields, the symbols of the four Evangelists,
in reference lo the arm-* of .Archbishop Reynolds which are :
on a cro3:i, betw. the >yiRbah of the Four Evangelists, five
lions rampant
WALT€RV8 : DCI : QRA : CANTVARieNSIS : Af1CHI€^8 : TOCtVS:
ANGLIE : PRIMAS.
H. Small pointed oval countcrscal. 2| x ti in. Beckct's
Martyrdom, under a trefoilcd arch. In base, under a similar
arch, the Archbishop kneeling, in profile to the r,, lifting up
the hands in adoration.
n AD - XPM ■ PRO - M€ - SIT : SCMPCR - PA5SIO : THOM€.
1318. [A.U, 1319-] Green: the ffirv. entirely destroyed;
the rfv. containing the counterseal, fine but very imperfect.
[Marl. ch. 43 G. 29.J
lfll9. Sulph. cast of the rw. of No. 1218. [D.C, F. la]
BIMON DE MEFHAM. A.D. 1328-133}.
IflSO. Sulph. cast. 3i- x 21 in. [Iv. 88.]
I'ointeil ova] : the Archbishop, full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a crozier ; standing on a carved
corbel ; overhead, a carved gothic canopy of elegant design.
The field i» ornamented with n reticulated dt.ipcr lozcngy
pattern, with small quatrcfoil ornaments in the spaces.
.... MON' • 0€l ■ ORA ' CANTVARieR ' ARCHIE? TOCI* ■
AOUe • PRIM
JOHN STRATFORD. A.D. I333-134&
1231. Sulph. ca.sL 3> X 2 in. [Iv. 89.]
Pointed oval: the Archbishop, full-tcngth, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a. crozier ; standing on a richly
car^'cd corbel. Overhead, a triple canop>-. with details of
tracery. In the field, on the 1. h. aide, a pointed gothic
ECCLESIASTICAL. — CAKTERDURV.
.65
quatrcfoil enclosing a mitred head, perhaps of Augustine ; on
the r. h. side, a svmrd and a key in saltire.
8* • lOHANNIS • DCI - Qlf A ■ CANTVARIEN3I3 • ARCHIC?! ■ T061VS r
ANQLIE - PRIMATIS -
1322. [a.D. 134G.] Green: a small fragment of a fine seal,
contiining only the body of the Archbishop. [Had. ch. 83
C.29-1
SIMON ISLIP. A.D. 1349-136&
1223. Sulph. cast. Sl X 2 in. [Iv. 91.]
Pointed o\'iU : the Archbishop, fiilMength, lifting up the r.
b. in benediction, in the 1. h. a croztcr. The figure is under a
carved gothic canopy, with the Vii^in overhead. In the field,
at the sides, two shields of arms : /., quarterly, i, 4, I-'rancE
[isem/i ; 3, 3, England ; r.. See of Canterbury.
S' : 8IM0NIS : DEI : GRA -. CATVARie813 : ARCHfEPt r T0CIV5 :
ANGLIE- PRIMATIS.
SIMON ISUP (P).
Seat ad causas.
1224. Sulph. cast 2| X i| in. [Iv. 9a]
Pointed oval : Bcclcct's Martyrdom, in a carved gothic
niche. Overhead, the Trinity bctw. two deini-angets, In
base, under an arch, wilh carving at the sides, the Archbishop,
mitred, holding a pastoral staff, and kneeling In prayer.
SEPC : THOME : MERITIS : CAUSAS : SYMONIS : REQE : MITI8.
SIHON SUDBUBY, a/. TYBOLD. A.D. 1375-1381.
1225. Red, enclosed in a thick mass of dark green wax :
fine impression, originally attached to a charter by a plaited
cord of dark green silk stnmds. 3J^ X 2 in. [xl. 4.]
Pointed ova) : the Archbishop, full-length, lifting up ther. h,
'in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff; standing under a
cintjucfoilcd gothic canopy, nchly carved and traced- Over-
head the Virgin and Child ; in smaller niches, on either side;
two angels, each bearing a shield of ann.s : /, quarterly, t, 4,
France ; 2, 3, Enclani) ; r, a crozicr ensigncd with a cross
fnnnie, and surmounted by a pall, bctw. two pastoral staves
in pile, the crooks outwards. This is 3 variant of the arms of
the See of Cantekbukv. In niches above the angels are
figum of SS. Peter and Paul ; and in a smaller niclie above
each of these is a head. In base, under a carved arch and
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
betw. two demi-arches, a shield of arin.s: on a cross the
M crowned, SudbURY, aL Tybold.
S'. 51MONI3 : DEI : QRACIA : CANTUARIENBI3 : ARCHIEPISCOPt.
1226. Sulpb. cast from an impression in Canterbury
Cathedral, [iv. 92.]
Seal ad catisat.
1237. [a.U 1380-1381,] Green: fine impression, injured
by plaster-moulding. 3 x tf in. [HarL ch, 44 C. 33.]
Pointed oval ; Hecket's M-irtyrdom, within .1 cinqucfoilcd
gothic shrine richly car\-ed- Overhead, in the tabernacle
work, the Trinity, bctw, two dcmi-anpcls ; on each side, a full-
length figv^ ■» 3 trcfoik'd niche. In ba^c, under an arch
finely can'cd, the Archbishop, mitred, holding a crozier, and
kneeling in prayer. On the masonry on each side, a shield of
arms: I., Ske of Cantf.rbuRV; r., a talbot sejant within
a border engrailed, SuDBURV.
S'. SiMONIS : DE : SUOBIRIA : ARCHlE~Pr : CANTUARlCTl : AO t
CAU8A8.
The letter!) D B of <i!r are conjoined.
Ring Seal
1238. [A.D. 1378.] Red: a fine impression. I in. [Harl.
ch. 43 G. 3"]
Within a finely carved gothic device, richly traced, a long
'cross interlaced with the letter S.
IHESU& : EST AMOR = riS.
Vntertain Seal
1229. Sulph. cast. i{ in. [Iv. 93.]
The Trinity, in a canopied shrine, with .angels placed in the
niches of tabernacle work at the sides. A narrow rim hears
an illegible inscription in very small characters. Around are
busW, full-face, of .-in Archbishop and seventeen bishops, heads
outward, under carved canopies.
WILLIAM COUETENAY. A.D. 13S1-1396L
1230. Red ; enclosed in a thick mass of bronze-green wax :
fine, but imperfect impression. About 2f x 1} in. [Slo. ch.
XXX rv. 66.]
Pointed oval : within a central gothic niche, the Saviour,
seated, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb.
In nichcsatthesidcsythcfigure!) of SS. Peter and Paul. Over-
ECCLESIASTICAU— CANTKRBUkV.
167
h<ad, in a niche, the Viigin and Child. In base, under a
trefoiU-d arcli. elegantly car\-cd. the Archbishop, half-laigth, in
adoration. On each side, a shield of arms : see No. 1232.
8-. WILL'I : COURT . . . Y : DEI i OffA : CATUARIEN" ; ARCMIEFl.
1231. Sulph. cast of No. 1230. [D. C. F. 78.]
1232. [a.d. IJ89.] Red: fine, but vcr>' imperfect im-
pression, supplying some of the detnits bTokcn awa)- from the
seal already described. No. 1230. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 33.]
The shields of arms are: /., SEE OK Cantekiii;rv ; n, three
torlcaux, and a label of as many pointi for difference, on each
pmnt a mitre, Couktexav.
Official Sml.
1233. (a.D. 1390,] Red : fine impression ; imperfect. About
2 X If in. [Harl. ch. 44 I'. 29.]
Pointed oval : within a finely carved and (raced trcfoiled
fothic shrine the Saviour, crowned, lifting up the r, h. in
cncdiction, in the L h. a mound surmounted by a long cross
and banner.
Ml : ARCHIEPI ARIE : METROPO
1834. Sulph. cast of No. 1233. [D.C., F. 79.]
1336. (a-D. 1381.]
Privy Seat.
Red : a fine
impression, in good
prcser\-ation. i-l in. (Add. ch. 20,283.]
Within a very fine gothic pancl„ richly carved, a shield of
arms, couchf: three roundlcs, over all in chief a label of as
many points, each charged with a mitrc, CoURTENAV. Crcsl :
on a helmet, mantlin^^, and chapirAU. a dolphin embowed.
The field of the seal replenished with sprigs.
SIOILL- : SECRETO t Dfll 1 WILL'I : COURTENAYE,
1236. Sulph. ca-it [Iv. 94.]
This shows the mitrc on one of the points of the label more
distinctly.
1237. [a.d. 1383.] Red: chipped and imperfect. [Add.
ch. 20,527.]
THOMAS ARUNDEL. A.D. 1397-1414.
1238. Sulph. cast. 3| X 2{ in. [Iv. 95.]
Pointed oval : Becket's Martyrdom, in a canopied niche
with tabcmacle work al the sides. Overhead, the Trinity, in
a canopied niche, with winged angels in side niches. In base.
i6S
CATALOGUE OF JiZALS.
under a rountl-headecl arch, the Archbishop, with mitre, pall,
and crozler, kiiL-cling to the front in adoration, betw. two
shields of arms : /., Edward THE Confessor, impaling
France (with a border cniirailt-d) and England quarterly;
n. See of Canterbury impaling Fitzai-an of Arunj>el,
and Warren quarterly. The I. h. shield is upheld by a stag
lodged reguardant ; the r. h. shield by a hind.
8 : THOE : ARllDELL' .' DEI i OR : CANTUARIEN8IS : ARCHIEF>I ■•
Small or Privy Seat
1239. fA.D. 1412,1 Red : fine impression, imperfect at the
sides. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1. c Gl.]
A shield of arms, eoucki: quarterly, i, 4, FiTZALAN ; 2, 3,
Warren, all within a border engrailed. Crest : on a helmet,
out of a ducal coronet a griflin's head and wings erect
Supporters : two lions sejant guanlant. on mounts ; at the feet
of cacli, in front, springs a slipped trefoil.
8 [UEQATI.
1240. Sulph. cast of No. 123^ [D. C, G. 13a]
BEHR7 CHI0HELE7. A.D. 1414-1443.
Seal ad eausas.
1241. [A.D, I4I4-1 Ret!: fine, but very fragmentary im-
pression. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 34.]
The Trinity (?) in a carved gothic shrint On each side,
in a niche, a monk. In base, in an arched niche, the Arch-
bishop kneeling in prayer. On e,ich side of this niche, on
ma.sonry, a shield of arms: /., Krancr and England
quarterly ; r., SEE OF CANTERBURY impaling an effaced
coat [CmciIELEY].
Legend wanting.
1242. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3^ x 2 in.
tlv.96,]
Resembles the preceding seal, and supplies some details
wanting in other examples.
AD:CAUSAS:
1243. [A.D. 1435.] Red : very small fragment [Add. ch.
22,639.]
This impression shows the ocntia] f^re of the Trinity.
Another Seal.
1244. [.A.D. I41S.] Red : fine impression ; very imperfect,
only the upper and lower parts remaining. [Add- di. 16489.J
BCCLESIASTICA L.— CANTER BU R V.
169
Pointed oval : in the upper part, in a carx'ed gothic shrine,
God the Father, lifting up the r. h. in benediction. On each
sdc. in 3 niche, a monk ; and in smaller niches outside these,
other figures. In base, the Archbishop in prayer ; on the r. h.
side, portion ot a shield of arms: See of Cantekuurv
impaling Chichelev.
8101:
JOKN STAFFORD. A.D. 1443-1452.
Sta! ad (atisas.
1245, Red, embedded in a mass of white wax ; fine
impression, and cut from a deed to which it has been app.
originally by green silk cords. 3j x i4- io- [Sla ch. xxxii.
50 D.)
Pointed oval : the Trinity, in a finely carved and traced
gothic niche. In the tabernacle work of the canopy, the
Virgin and Child, bctw. two angels. On each side, in a
gothic niche, a sainted bishop, full-length. In base, under a
carved arch, the Archbishop ; on the masonry on each side of
this figure, a .shield of arms : /.. See of CaNTERHUKV ; r., on
a che%'ron, within a border engrailed, a mitre, Stafford.
8' : AD : CAUSES : JOH'IS :.pMISSIONE ; mklDIVINA:
CANTUARIEN' : ARCHIEPh m
1246, Sulph. cast of No. 1245. [D. C, G. 65.]
1347. [A.D. L444-1 Red : fine impression, very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 7S F. 25.]
1246- [a.D. 1448.] Red : fragments showing only a small
part of the canopy and of the Virgin and Child. [Add. ch.
Signet.
1240. [a.D. 1448.] Red : a fair impression. -^ in.- [Add.
ch. 1 5,779.]
An eagle rising, wings displayed, inverted. On a scroll fn
the field above, the inscription : —
STAFFORD.
Another Signet.
1260. [A.D. 1450.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
I7.J38.3
An cagic rlilng, wings displayed, inverted. In the beak
a scroll reflcxcd over the head, indistinctly inscribed, perhaps
with the word : —
STAFFORD.
SP SEALS.
THOMAS BOURCHIER. A,D. 1434-1486.
1261. [a.D. 145&] Red: onginallya fine impression ; only
the centre remaining. [Add. ch. 9069.]
Pointed ov;tl : the Trinity, bencitth a gothic canopy. On
c»ch side, in a ntchc, an Archbixho)) holding a crozter.
UARIEN- ■ ARCH
1262. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3{ X 24 in.
[Iv. 97.3
The Trinity in the centre ; an ArchbUhop witli mitre and
crozier on the 1. h. ; and, in base, under an arch, the Archbishop
betw. two shields of arms: I., destroyed ; r., quarterly, I, 4. a
cross engrailed, betw. four watcr-bougcts [a mullet for
diflcrcnce] ; 2, 3. billettfe. a fcsse, Bourchier.
...... OEI ; QffA ■- CANTUARIENSIS : ARCHIEf^.
1263. [A.D. 1476.] Red, discoloured with white paint:
fine, but fragmentary impre-sMion. [Add. ch. 20,105.]
The portions in this specimen are the upper niche with the
Virgin and Child, the upper side niche on the r. h. with an
angel adoring, and the arch in base containing the Arch-
'^'^'^^P- I-ORA-CANT
JOHN MORTON. A.D. l48&-lsoa
Sigiut.
1264. [a.D. 1499.] Dark red: very much injured. { in.
(Add. ch. 5248.]
A shield of arms: SEE OF CantkrBL'RY. impaling, quarterly,
I, 4. a goat's head erased ; 2, 3, ermine, MoKTON, The sliield
surmounted by a mitre stringed and gamisJicd.
OEO + SIT * GRATIA
WILLIAM WARHAM. A.D. 1504-1532.
1255. [a.d. isza] Red : imperfect, the edge chipped away.
About 3i X \\ in. when perfecl. [Add ch. 21,885.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the I. Ii. a crozier ; in a late gothic com-
partment with diapered background, under a carved and
trefoilcd canopy, above which arc the Virgin and Child, also
covered by a canopy, On the sloping roofs, at the sides, two
nnimaU broken off. In base, a shield of arms : Ske of
Canterburv impaling Warham. (See Na 1258.)
Legend destroyed.
1256. Sutph. cast of No. 1255. [Ixvii. 61.]
ECCLESIASTICAL.— CANTERBU RV.
171
SECOND SEAL.
1367. [A.D. 1524.1 Red: very imperfect About 3+ in.
long. [SIo. ch- xxxii. &]
Pointed oval : the Trinity in a fine Rothie niche. Over-
head, the Virgin and Child bct^v. two angels. In a niche on
ihe I. h. side, an Archbishop liftinj; up the r. h. in bene-
diction. The corresponding niche on the r. h. side is wanting.
In base, in an ardied niche, the .Archbishop kneeling tn
prayer.
UARIEN- ■ ARCHIEP1.
1268. Sulph. cast, xf x z| in. [Iv. 9S.]
This .supplies additional details. In the niche on the r. h.,
an Archbishop, and in ba.se, two shields of ann.'i : /.. SEE OF
CaxtekdurY, impaling a chevron bctw. three Corni.<ih
chouRhs, Henrv Df.ane, the previous Archbishop. A.n. 1501-
1503 ; r., a fcssc, in chief a goat's head erased, in base three
escallops, two and one. Wariiam.
M ■ WILLMI : WARHAM r D' ; GRA : CANTUARIEN:
ARCHIEPI.
THOMAS CRANMEE. A.D. IS33-1S5<5-
FIRST SEAL.
1269. [a.d. 1535.] Red: fine specimen, very imperfect.
About 3i X 2{ in. [Sla ch. xxxii. i.]
Same as the seal of Archbishop Warham, with alteration.s
of the r. shield of arms, which here bears: five fusils in fcs-sc,
chained with as many escallops, impaling six lioncels
rampant in pile, within a border, CRANMt^K. The legend has
also been altered, and reads : —
M iTH QRA ... ...
1360. Sulph. cast [Iv. 99,]
More perfect than the jireceding impression, and the shields
of arms and legends more distinct
.... CRANMER : 0' : OT^A : CANTUARIETI : ARCHlEPI.
SECOND SEAL.
1261. Sulph. cast. [Iv. toaj
From a matrix before its attention by substituting the
Crucifixton for Beckct's Martyrdom. (See following seal.)
173
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
THIRD SEAL.
1362. [a-D. 1540.] Red: line impression, cbjppcd at tKc
top and bottom ; app. by a green silk ribbon. 4 x 24 in.
[Cott. ch. X. 13.]
I'ointed oval : in the upper part, God the Father, lifting
up tile r. h, in benediction, and seated on a rainbow beneath
a canopy of three pointed arches supported by scrolled pillars ;
flanked on each side by a smaller compartment containing a
saint kneeling in adoration. The central portion (for ihe first
slate or which see previous seal) contains the Crucifixion,
under a rounded arch flanked with architectural details and
ornamented on each side with two niches, each containing a
kneeling figure. In the lower part, Ihe Archbishop kneeling
in |)raycr. under a round-headed arch betw. two .shields of
arms: /., SEE OF Cantkrbuuv, impaling Deanery of
Canteubi/RV ; r, quarterly, 1, 4, on a chevron betw. three
pelicans in piety, as many cinquefoils ; 2, six lioncels rampant
in pile, within a border ; 3, five fusils in fessc, charged with
as many escallops, Cratvmek.
SIQILLV'; X : THOME : x : ORANMER : x t DEI ; X :ORa : X :
CANTVARIEN : x : ARCHIEPI : x :
1263. Sulph. cast of No. 1262. [D. C^ H. 30.]
1264. [a.d. 1 544-] Red : only a fragment of the centre.
[Add. ch. 24,599.]
Royal Beal ad Caiuaa.
126B. Sulph. cast 3J x 2j in. [Ivi. 34.]
Pointed oval: carved shield of arms: France (three
fleurs-de-lis) and Engl.\nd, quarterly ; cnsigncd with a crown,
stringed ; supporters, a lion and a dragon. In base, on a
carved entablature, the inscription : —
PRO ARCHI EPISCOP1 CANT."
8IQILLVM ->■ REGIE ■■■■ MA1ESTATIS
ECCLE8IAST1CA3 ■
AD ■•■■ CAV8A8
MATTHEW PARKER. A.P. I5S9-I57S-
1S66. [a.d. 1 567.] Red ; cracked : app. by a green-coloured
tape, and enclosed in a tinned iron case. 4X2f in. [Add.
ch. 261723.]
0, Pointed oval : the Saviour, with nimbus, seated on the
orb of the world, betw. two angeU holding Irumpct-i. In base,
a number of figures rising from graves, and on the r. h.. Satan
lhru.sting the wicked into hell. On the 1. h. the building of
fiCCLESIASTICA U— CANTKRBU RV.
»73
the New Jerusalem. On the L h. side of the Saviour the
inscription : —
VENITE MV Va.
On tile r. h. side : —
ABITE VNT. {(f. Matt. xxv. 34, *«-.)
The head of the Saviour is placol bctw. tlic date 1 5 | 6a In
the for^round a shield of arms: on a chevron, bctw. three
keys, as many estoilcs, Pakkkr.
• BIOILLV • MATTH/CI -■ PARKER^ CANTVARIEN 1 ARCHlgPI.
The countcrscal ts hidden by the case.
Signet,
1867. Sulph. cast, from a fine
[IxvU. 84-]
Oval : a shield of arms, Parker.
mantling, an elephant's head.
Caivod border.
impression. { x i in.
Crest, on a helmet and
WILLIAM LAUD. A.D. 1633-1645.
1266. Sulph. casts. 3^ x 2| in. [Iv. lot, 103.]
0. Pointed oval : carved shield of arms, See oP CaNTBR*
BURY. Above, the eye of God, a hand of bIcssinK with vested
arm issuing from clouds on the L h. side, and a scroll inscribed
with the motto 8VR8VM. In ba.sc, a shirld of arms: on a
chevron, bctw. three cstoiles wavy, as many cro.s.<iex patt^
fitch^c. Laud. The urcatcr part of the shield is broken away.
Above the lower shield, the date 1655. This date is ten
^cars later than the execution of Archbishop Laud, and was
j>robably in^crtc^l in the matrix during the vacancy of the
see for sixteen years previous to the consecration of Dr.
Juxon in 1660.
8IQILLVM ■ OVILIELMI • LAVD - ARCHIEPISCIOPt ■
OAJNTVARIEMSIS.
H. Small oval signet. A sliield of arms : SEE OF CANTER-
BURY, impaling Laud.
"74
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
PREROGATIVE COURT.
8BDE VACANTE.
Used by DAVID WILLIAM, Deer. Doc., Custos.
1369. [A-D. i486.] Bronze-green : edge veiy imperfect.
About 3X1-1- in. [Add. cli. 16.172.]
Pointed oval: Archbishop Bccket, full-length, lifting up
the r h. in benediction, in the I. h. 3 pastoral stafTi within a
richly carved gothic niche. I n base, a shield of arms : a cross.
o " PR ■» ,-•<• kV6'Pi«, ■■■■■■■«
1270. Sulph. cast from Na 1269. pxviL 83.]
WILLIAM WARHAM.
1271. [a.d. 1504-1532.] Red: (\nt impression, very im-
perfect, [xxxii. 50 E.]
Pointed oval ; Bcckct's Martyrdom ; the field filled with
late gothic architectural details consisting of a triple canopy
with tabernacle work at the sides. In base, a shield of arms.
(See Na 1273.)
OG
I : QRACIA .
1272. Sulph. cast of the preceding seal. [D. C, H. 23.]
1273. [a.D. 1509] Red: fragments. (Add. ch. 18,159.]
A portion of the base, on which is the shield of arms, SEE
OF Canterbury ; impaling a fcsae, in chief a goat's head
erased, in base three escallops two and one, Warham.
WARHAM
1274. [A-D. 1521.] Red : very imiierfect. [Add. ch. 1 5,766.]
This supplies additional details. Overhead, in a niche in
the canopy, the Virgin, half-length, and Child. In base, the
shield of arms, as above.
Legend wanting.
1275. [A.D. 1522.] Red: very fragmentary. [Add. ch.
'5.728]
Portions only of the architectural work, and tlie shield of
arms nearly entire.
1270. [A.D. 1533-3 Red: very impt-rfcct, only the centre
HMTiaining. [Add. ch. 26,490,]
Thb is apparent)/ the same as that described above for
Archbishop Wariiam.
ARCHI
SECOND SEAL.
1377. [A.D. 1538.] Kc<J: a Tragment of a fine large seal,
containing only the lower part. [Harl. ch, 43 G. 43.]
Pointed oval : tlie .'*courgin|; of the Saviour, in a niche with
tabernacled work at the >i(le Id bas«, between t^^-o sprigs, a
shield of arms : paly of four pieces 1, See of Canterburv ;
2. 3, 4, CraNMER. Sec No. 1262.
ME i*:CRANEMER
1278. (a.d. 1539.J Red: only a
part [Harl. ch. 43 G. 39.]
1279. [A.n, 1 541.1 Red: only a
ccnirc. [Harl. ch. 43 G, 31.]
• DEI
fnigment of the lower
small fragment of the
SEDE VACANTE. *
During incarceration of Archbishop Cranmer.
1280. [A.D. 1555.1 Red: Rnc impresition, chipped at the
lop and r h. side. [Harl. ch. 75 F. ;a.]
Pointed o\-aI : Bcckct's Martyrdom. Overhead, a canopy
supported on pillars in the style of the renaissance. In ba.te,
a shield of arms : per pale, dex., SEE OF CANTERBURY ; sin.,
bUnk.
SIOtLLVM ♦ CVRIE ♦ PREROGATIVE * CAN . . . R
REOIITALD POLE.
1281. [A.D. 1557.J Red : fine impression, very much
chipped, sides and base wanting. [Add. ch. 24482.]
Pointed oval : Ikckct's Martyrdom, beneath three carved
canopies. In base, the remains of a large shield of arms,
Pole (sec Na 1331); cnsigned with a cardinal's hat and a
cross, and bctw. two shields of arms: /., SEE OF Canter-
BURV, r., wanting.
SIOILL CANTE (PJREROQATIVE.
176
CATALOGUr OF SEALS.
1262. [A.D. 1557.] Red: rragmcnts. [Stowc collection.
Burton Charters.]
Shield of arms in base.
1283. [a.D. 1557.] Red: only the upper part remaining
[Add. cb. 1996.J
REQINAVLDI OQATI
UATTHEW PARKER.
1284. [a.D. 1563.] Red: fine impra-usion, 3f X 2^ in.
[Marl. ch. 7S F- 37-]
Pointed oval : the Saviour seated on a carved throne of
late style, disputing with two Doctors in the Temple. In
base, an ornamental shield of arms: per pale, dix., Arch-
DEACONRV OF CANTERBURy ; ««., a chcvfon beiw. three
keys, ParKBH.
BIOILLVM CVRI« PREROQATIVyC MATHEl PARKER DEI
GRATIA CANT ARCHIEP).
Before each word a Irefoilcd sprig.
1285. Sulpb. cast of Na 1284. [D.C, H. 4;.]
1286. [A.D. 1564.] Red: imperfect and indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 77 E. 2&]
1287. [A.a 1S64-J Red : 6nc, but imperfect [Add. ch. 5228.]
1286. [A.D. 1567.] Red: fine, but imperfect. [HarL ch.
75 F. 28.]
1289. [A.n. 15*57.] Red : the upper and lower parts very
imperfect [HarL ch. 43 G. 44.]
1290. [A.n. 1571.] Red: fine impression, chipped at the
top and bottom. [Harl. ch. S3 C. 30.]
ft. A small oval counterseal, from a ring, f x 4 '"• Within
a beaded border, the intlial letters W.M. united by a knot
with tasHcllcd endg.
1291. [-\.D. 1572.] Red: chipped. [Add. ch. 18,309.]
ft. A small oval courterseal, | X ^ in. An impression
from a gem ring. Two medallion busts, one with an antique
crown.
EDMXTHD OBINDAI*.
1293. [A.D. 1577.] Yellow: only a fragment of the centrt
[Add. ch. 3012.]
Same a.s previous seal, with alteration of the shield of arms.
On the ttv. the small counterseal, bearing two busts, as
ilcscribcd.
ECCLESI ASTICAU— CAN TER BU RV.
1/7
1293. f^^^D. (579^] Red: the edges and lower part wanting.
No countcrscal. [Add. cli. 23.573.]
JOHN WHITOiyT.
1294. [.VD. 1602.] Red : fine impression, chipped on the
1. h, side. 3 J- X 2| in. [Add, ch. 6240.]
The same as that described for Archbishop P.arker, but the
shield of arms in the base in this seal bears : per pale, dor.,
Ske ok Canterburv ; titi., on a cross flcury four bezanLi.
WllITGirr.
L^^d a!i before, with substitution ol the name ; —
I0HANNI3 WHITEOIFTI.
B. A small countfrseal, J in., probably from the arch-
bishop's ring. The letters I.W with a fleur-de-lis above and
below.
1295. [A.D. 15891] Red: very imiwrfect [Harl. ch. 43
G, 45-]
R. A small counter;cal, A in. A greyhound at sjKed, on
a wreath. Crest of WiLLCAM DittfRV. LL.D., Commissafy
of the Prerogative Court
1296. [All. 1598.] Reddish-brown; imperfect. [Harl, ch.
53 H, 21.)
Countcrscal as in Xo. 1294.
1397. [.\.D. 1600,1 Reddish-brown : cracked and imperfect.
[Had ch. 43 G. 4; h-]
Counterseal as in No. 1294.
1298. [a.d. 1603.] Reddish-brown : a fine impression, the
lower part broken off! [.Add. ch. 18S3.]
Countcrscal as in Na 1294.
OEORo£ ABBOT.
1299. [A.a 1625.] Red : the upjicr part chipped. [Harl
ch. 43 G. 48]
A copy of the seal used by Archbishop Parker, but some-
what larger. In base the shield bears only the arms of the
See.
8kiillvm • cvri£ « prer0<3attv.e • cantvarien3is •
ARCHIEPtSCOPI.
On the r«'. has been added a small oval countcrscal, J X | in,,
probably tlie ring seal of the Commissary; a double-headed
cifilc displayed.
N
i;8
CATALOGUE OF SV.AIS.
1300. [a.1>. 1613.J Reddish-brown: imperfecL [Harl. ch.
43 G. 47'»-
No countcrscal
1301. [A.11. 161&] Reddish-brown: fine, but imperfect.,
[Add. ch. 34.519.]
On the rf!'. has been added a. small oval countcrscal, { X ^ in.
bcinji the ring seal of EhMUND Wooi)H.\i.i., Regisirar of the
PrerogJilive Court The initial letters H, W. unitc<l by a knoL
1302. [a.1). 1626.] Reddish-brown: imperfect. [Harl. cH.
75 !■"■ 32]
On there;: has been added a small oval countenicai, } X 4-in. ,
A .shield of arms: two bars, on c.ieh three roufKllcs, in chief an
uncertain chaise for diRcrcnce, SIR Henrv Martin, LL.D.,
Master of the Prerogative Court. Cabled border,
WILLIAM LAUD.
1303. [a.D. 1635.] Red: top and bottom edges chipped,
injured by cfmiprcssion. [Harl. ch. 83 H. 32]
Apparently from the same matrix a>t the seal described for
Archbishop Abbot, perhaps retouched in some places.
LVM • CVRI;€ * PREROQATI
RIENSIS * ARCHIEPISCOPI.
On the m'. has been added the small oval countcrscal of
arms o( SiR Hknrv Martix (see Na 1302) witliout the
difference in chief.
1304. [a.D. 1635.] Red: very imperfect [Harl. ch. 86
1- 57]
COMMOK WEALTH.
1305. [a.D. 1652.] Red : small fragment only. [Harl ch.
57H.41]
An ornamental shield of arms; charge destroyed.
Border of foliage
On the rf7'. has been .added n small oval counterseal, j X ^
in. A shield of .arms : a coclcatrice or wyvem, Sir Nathaniel
Br1':nt, LUD., Judpe of the Prerogative Court,
OLIVER CROMWELL.
1306. [a.D. 1657.] Light i-cd : very imperfect. [Add. ch.
13.968]
Pointed oval: an ornamental shield of arms, Common-
wealth.
* SlQILLtVM ■ CVBIjt ■ PR*CROQATIJV.€.
Perhaps tlje same as preceding seal, No countcrecaL
ECCLESlASTtCAL.— CAXTERBURV.
WILLIAM JUXON.
[Add.
1307. [a.D. c662.] Rfddish-brown .- fragmentary.
ch. 23.658.]
Apparently the same as the seal used by the previous
archbishop for the Prcrogativf Court,
... .00 ARCHIEPISC
GILBERT SHELDON.
1306. [a.d. 1673.] I'aper impression, orifrinally enclo^ng
a thin layer of reti wax. 4; X 3| in. [Add. ch. 18,043.]
Copy of the seal first used by Archbishop Parker for the
Prerogative Court. In base an ornamental shield of arms :
See of Canterbury.
of the prerogative - court ■ of ■ the ■
archbishop ■ of canterbury.
1309. [a.Dl 1676.] Red, co\*ered with paper before im-
[>rcs.<>ton : imperfect [Marl. ch. 84 B. $&.]
WILLIAM SANCROPT.
ISIO. (A.n. 16891] Red, covered with paper before im-
prCMion : very indistinct [Add. ch. 23.96a]
THOMAS TENISOH.
131L [a.D. 1695] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression: indistinct 4 x 2i in. [Add. ch. 19,168.}
Copy of the seal first used by Archbishop Parker for the
Prerogative Court
L^cnd obliterated.
IS10IULVM ■ CVRl-C ■ PREROOATItV«l
1312. [a.D. rjto.] Red. covered with paper before im-
pression: vcr>* indistinct [Eg. ch. 107.]
WILLIAM WAKE.
FIRST SEAL.
1313. [a.D, r726.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : in fair condition. 4x2; in. [Add. ch. 707.]
Copy of the »cal used by Archbishop Parker.
SIQILLVM ■ CVBI/C PREROGATIVE
CANTVARlENStS.
ARCHIEPISCOPl
N 2
iSO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SECOND SEAL.
1314. [a.d. 1734.] Red, covered with paper. 4 x 24 in.
[Add. ch. 264DI.]
The same design as that in the former seal.
ITHE] • SEAL ■ OF ■ THE ■ PREROGATIVE ■ COURT ■ OF • THE ■
ARCHB18H0P . OF ■ CANTEtRBUHY.l
JOHN POTTER.
131B. [a.D. 1737.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 19,171.]
The same seal as No. 1314.
1316. [a.D. 1740,] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Eg. ch. 112.]
THE ■ SEAL ■ OF ■ THE ■ PREROQATtVE ■ COURT • OF ■ THE ■
ARCHBISHOP ■ OF - CANTERBURY.
THOMAS SEGKEB.
1317. [a.d. 1759.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 5974.]
The same seal as before. No. 1314.
JOHH MOORE.
1318. [A.D. 1787.] Wafer, covered with paper before im-
pression. Ak X 2t in- [Add. ch. 18,464.]
Copy of the previous seal. No. 1314, with an outer border
of foliage. Shield of different shape.
COURT OF ARCHES.
Deanery.
1319. [13th cent] Green : fine impression, injured in parts
by compression. 1} X i{ in. [xxxvii, 82.]
Pointed ova! : the Virgin, half-length, with the Child, under
a trefoiled gothlc canopy. In base, under a trefoiled arch
the Dean consecrating the Elements at an altar-table.
S* OECANAT' : D£ : ARCVB' : LONDON'.
1320. [A.D. 1285.] Dark green: the edge chipped. [Add.
ch. 1052.]
NAT' : OE : AR
ECCLESIASTICAL,— C A NTERBURV.
181
Commissary-General of tfu Dean.
1321. [A.n. 1391.] Red: imperfect and indistinct. About
\i X I in. when perfect [Harl. cli. 5 t E. 13.]
Pointed oval: the Virgin, half-length, on a church with a
spire M cither side, holding in the r. h. a mound and support-
ing the Child wiih the t. Ii. oti her knees. In base, under a
trcfoiled arch, an eccIeHij>tic. half-length, in prayer, to the r.
D€ ; AR
1322. Sulph. cast from a fine impression. (Ixviil 29.]
. . OMMISARH - DECANI DC BVS - LOND' IN PCR. . . TV. .
Another Seal.
1323. [a.D. 1495.] Bronzc-grccn : impcrfccL About
I ; X I i in- wben perfect. [Harl. ch. 78 D. 40, 41.J
Ova! : the Virgin, fuU-lenglh, with the Child, in a carved
niche. In base, in a square-headed niche, the Dean kneeling
full-face, in prayer,
.... ANATUS ECCL-ie BTE MARIE DE ARCU N. .
1324. Sulph. cast of No. 1 533. [Ixviti. 3;.]
Anetlter Seal.
132B. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast. \\ x ij in. [xlvii. 425.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, full-length, with the Child, in a
carved niche with elegant canopy, and tabernacle-work at the
udct. In ba.^, in a square-headed niche, the Dean, kneeling
full-face, in prayer. This resembles No, 1323 in most of the
dclaiLs.
& DECANI DECANATU8 ECCL'IE BTE MARIE DE ARCUBj
LOND&
The letters D, K, in the words demiti, decanatui, and dt, are
conjoined.
Laing's MS. Caiat., No. 634.
1326. Sulph. cast from a fine impressioa [txviiL 28.)
A uot/ier Seat, used by
HUMFREY HAWARDYN, LL.D., DBAH.
1327. (A.I). I500.J Red: fragments. [Harl. ch. 78 G. 13.J
Pointed oval : piirt of the drapery of a Saint
Ix-gcnd destroyed.
l82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BABTHOLOMEW CLXRK, LL.D.
Official of the Court of Canterbury in the Court of Arches,
London.
1326. [A.D. 1588.] Green: a fragment [Harl. ch. 75 F. 55.]
0, An official enthroned beneath a canopy supported by
two pillars in the style of the Renaissance.
On the rev. has been added a small oval counterscal, from
a signet ring. ^ X -f in. On a shield the initial letters I. K.
united by a knot.
Cabled border.
ROBERT C08ZN, LL.D. Official.
1329. [a.d. 1593.] Green: fragmentary. [Add. ch.26,3S3.]
Pointed oval : the only parts remaining are the canopy or
back of a throne, and a shield of arms : per pale, dex.. See OF
Canterbury; sin. obliterated.
FACULTY SEALS.
THOMAS CRANMSR (P).
1330. Red : covered with paper before impression. i\ in.
[xliii. 84.]
p. Moses lifting up the brazen serpent in the wilderness.
On a scroll in the upper part, the inscription : MVNDV8 TRANSIT-
In base a shield of arms ; See OF Canterbury.
8IGILLVM ■ ARCHIEP18C0PI - CANTVAB • QVOAD ■ FACVL-
TATES *c. 25 ■ e ■ 8 ■ AN ■ DO ■ 1634.
Inner border of foliage.
B- The crucifixion. Two of the soldiers bear lances,
terminating in a fleur-de-lis, and shields on which the devices
are fleurs-de-lis.
H>CC ■ EST ■ VITA ■ /ETERNA ■ UT ■ TE ■ N08CANT ■ VERUM ■
DEUM • ET ■ EUM ■ QUEM ■ MI8I9TI ■ lESUM CHRI8TUM.
— Cf. Joh. xvii. 3.
Two circles enclosing a border of foliage betw. the design
and the legend.
ECCLESIASTICAL. —CA NTE KBU R V.
183
REQINALD POLE.
t33L [A.n, \SS^] H«d. covered with paper before im*
pren^ion : cracked and indi.itinct. i| in. [Harl. ch. 111
C 15]
A Ahield of amiK: quarterly <if tijjlit pieces, I.FkANCK and
ExolaND quarterly, will) a label of lliicc points; 3, Pole ;
3, NKVtLLE;4, Heauchami'; 5, Guy of Warwick; 6,
MON-TACUTE : 7, MONTIIERMER ; 8. C LA RE and DESPENSER,
quarterly. The shkld ensigncd with a cardinal's hat. Cf,
Add. Ch. 24482.
n ■ POLVS ■ 8 ■ R ■ E ■ CARD A ■ LATERE ■ LE0ATV5.
GiaconluSi l^iitr Poitlificum, vol. iii,, p. 637.
A nol/ur .vaf.
1333. [A.D. 1557.] Red : indistinct ; enclosed in a tinned
iron case, and app. by cluaciy woven cords of red silk. 1 ,' in.
[Cott. Ch. vi. 9]
A shield of arms (jte prcoxling seal), on a patriarchal cross,
End ensigned with a canlinal's hat.
R ■ POLVS ■ 33 ■ NEREI ■ ET ■ ACH1LLE1 ■ OIAC ■ CARD ■ ANQL.
JOHN WHITOIPT.
1333. [A-D. IS9*] Rwi : very imperfect and indistinct;
app. by a string. [Harl. Ch. 43 G. 6.]
S(^ description of the seal, which wna adapted and u:>cd by
Archbishop Juxon, Eg. Ch. 425 (below, Na 1355.J
OEOROE ABBOT.
1334. [\.T>. t6i<>] Ked : only mmutc fragments ; »pp. by
a scarlet cord. [Add. ch. 23,274.]
WILLIAM JUXOH.
1335. [a.D. iCOi.] Red: broken and imperfect 3} in.
(Eg. ch. 425.]
(), Moses lifting up the brazen serpent in the wilderness.
In base a shield of arms: See of Canterhuhy. impnliiig a
crass between four blackamoors' hcad.s affronl^cs, coiipcd at
the shoulders and wreathed about the temples, juxoN.
BIGIL .
8SIMI ' ARCHIE NTVARIENSIS - QVOAO
FAC
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. The Crucifixion.
MiCC ■ EST ■ VITA. Mc, OS in Archbjshop Cranmer's seal.
Sm Na 1330.
1336. Sulpli. casts from a good impression, [txvii. 81,
82.]
0- 9 SIQIL.. . . IARCHIEPI8C0PI-CANTVARIENSI8 QVOAD-
FACVLTATE8.
B. As in Na 133a
' JOHN POTTER.
1337. [a.D. 1743] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. H in. [Add. 16,162.]
Copy of the (leal first used by Archbishop Cranmcr, or
perliaps the same retouched by the engraver. The Latin
legend of the <fdv. replaced by the followinu : —
FACVLTY ■ SEAL ■ OF ■ Ht9 ■ GRACE ■ OF ■ CANTERBVRY ■ BY
STATVTE ■ OF ■ HENRY ■ THE ■ EIGHTH,
THOfilAS HERRINQ.
1336. [a,D. 1753.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression; app, by a woven cord. [Birch MSS. 4721, art.
30.]
Same as the preceding seal. No. 1337.
THOMAS SECKER.
1339. [.vn. 176a] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression ; app. by a woven cord of red silk. [Add ch.
18462.]
Same as the preceding seal. No. 1337.
1340. [A.D. 1761.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression ; app. by a woven cord of red silk. [Birch MSS.
4271, art. 32.]
HON. FREDERICK CORNWALUS.
1341. [a.d. 1772.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression ; app by a woven cord of red silk. [Add. ch.
18,4630
Same as the preceding seal, No. 1337.
ECCLESI ASTICA U— CANTBRBL' RY.
185
COMMISSIONERS FOR THE APPROBATION OF
PUBLIC PREACHERS.
COMMONWEALTH.
1349. [A.D. 1656.] Kcd. 2 in. [Add ch. 5718.]
A can'cd shield of arms ; COMMONWEALTH OF England.
THE ■ 8EALE • FOR ■ APPROBATION ■ OF ■ PVBLIC ■ PREACHERS.
1343. [a.D. 1658.] Red: good impression. [Add. ch.
.5279]
CHANCERY GENERAL.
1344. Siilph. cast, zi x i|in. [IvL 32.]
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with cnno|)yand tabcmacle
vvorli: at the sides, the bust or an Archbishop with mitre,
between two swords erect, hilts downward. In base, under
an arch, a Icnecling figure between two shields uf arms:
Z, three birds, perhaps Cornish choughs, forBECKET; r., on
a cross some indistinct charges.
SIGILL CELLARIATU3 : CANTUARIE
Anothtr seal.
1345. Sulph. cast. 2i x ij in. [Ivi. 33.]
Pointed oval : the Crucifixion, with label over our Saviour^s
head, between two trees, in a gothic niche with carved canopy
and Libcrnaclc work at the sides, engraved on the matrix
over an original design now cut away. See No. 1344. In
base, under an arch, a mitred Bishop, with a cross, kneeling
In prayer, between two shields of arms: /., Ckanmer(?);
T., paly of ten.
SHJtLLUM : CANCELLARIATU8 : CANTUARIE -- OENERALtS.
COURT OF AUDIENCE.
MATTHEW PARKER.
1346. [A.D. 1 567.1 Red ; fine impression.
About 31 X 2^ in. [Slo. ch. xxxii. 36.]
imperfect.
l86
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, on a throne under a finely
carved canopy surmnunlcd by » flag, and Attended by two
officials. In the field alx>vc, a rose en soleil. In ba^, an
ornamental diicld of arms : SE£ OF CaNTERUURY, impaling
Parker.
. . . .ARtCNSIS : VEflUM : DtC
B. A small round countcrscal, \ in.
a thigh-bone between the jaws,
« MIHI ■ HERI- ET- TIBI •
A human skull with
HOIOIEI.
— Ecd. xxxviii. ij.
OFFICIALS OF THE COURT
AHD
OFFICIALTY OK CHRIST CHURCH.
1347. [a.d. \2j%\ Green : only a small fragment of the
centre, [liarl. ch. 75 K 51.J
Pointed oval ; an Archbishop, perhaps Bcckct, half-Iengtli.
lifting up the r. h. [in bcnciiiciion] ; in the I. h. a [croxier ?]
f Overhead, a car\'cd gothic canopy.] In base, imder a irc-
oilcd arch, an uncertain design, perhaps a kneeling figure.
Legend wanting.
Offifiaity 0/ Christ Chunk, side vaeawte.
1348. [Late 13th cent.] Sulph. casL ij X i^ in. [Ivi.
«X]
Pointed oval : an .Archbishop, half-length, with mitre, lifllng
Up the r, h. in benediction, in the I. h. a crozier. 0\'erhead,
a carved gothic canopy. In base, under a trcfoilcd arch, a
figure kneeling in profile to the I.
8- • 0FF1CIALITATI3 ■ ECCLESIE ■ CANTVAR16NSIS.
1349. [A.D. 1357.] Green: very fragmentary. [Harl. ch.
43 G. 30.J
Officially.
1350. [14th cent] Sulph, cast I4 X U in. [Ivi. 21.]
Pointed oval : the Cathedral from the S., with porch and
other architectural details.
S' OFFICIALITATIS : €CCL€ CANTVARI€ V
■ 18S1. [a.d. 1559] Bronzf.green : imperfect and very in-
distinct About 3 X 2 in. [HarL ch. 43 G. 43.]
ECCLESIASTICAL.— CANTERBU KY.
187
PMfittfd o\-aI : the Virgin, seated tx-neath a canojiy of
architecture in the style of the Renaissance. In base, a shield
cS amis obliterated.
81011.
Officialty of tfu Court cr See.
1852. [tjth cent.] Sulph. cast 2j x ij in. [Ivi. 35.}
Pointed oval : an Arclibishop. half-length, mitred, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in t]ic L h. a crozicr ; and placed in
a gothic niche with carved canopy and tabernacle work at
the sides. In base, under a trcJuiled arch, an ecclesiastic
kneeling in prayer, betw. two open books placed on lectcms,
SIQILLO : OFFICtALlTATtS : : CANTUARIENSI8 :
The word eeeUsie, curie or stdis purposely obliterated after
officiaiitatis.
COMMISSARY GENERAL AND VICAR GENERAL.
Commissary for VisitatioHS.
1353. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2| X if in. pvi. 31.]
Pointed oval: in a carved ^othic niche, with canopy and
tnbemacle work at the sides, our Saviour scnted, with crown
and orb, lifting up the r. h. in benediction. In base, under
the plinth, a pall, derived from the arms of the SEE.
SIOILL-U : COMISSAfT: DNI : ARCHIEPl ; CANr t IN : VISI-
TACIONE : METROPOLITANA -
OjSiee of the Examiner General of the Court and Commissary
General of the A rchbiskop. Used by
JOHN ESTCOURT, LL.D.
1854. [A.D. 1420.] Red: impcrfecL [Harl, ch. 52 F. 34,]
Pointed oval: an Archbishop, perhaps Bcckct, fuli-Icngih,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozicr ; and
Manding in a trefotled golhtc niclic with tabernacle work at
the tides.
II : AROHIEP tA : N
Commissary General for Probate.
1355. [15th cent] Sulph. cast 2 x i| in. pvi. 29^]
Pointed oval: an Archbi^op. with mitre, full-length, lifting
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Commissary Central.
JOHN PARMENTBR
136L [a.D. 1464.] ReiJ: small and disconnected fragnicnts.
tAddcK7i68.]
Pointed ova! : bust of Bcclcct, or of an Archbishop, under a
cirved gothic canopy. In base :i shield of arms : sec next seal.
1362. [A.D. 148a] Red : very fragmentar>-. [Lansd. ch. 35.]
Same as preceding seal, but with more details remaming.
Beneath the canopy, the draj^ry of the bust alone remains.
In bate, under »n arch, an eccle^xttic, full-face, praying. On
each side of the ardi a shield of arms : /,, three Cornish choughs,
ilFXKP.T ; r., a cross, ItoURCHlER ?
, . . . ARIALIS : CANT
Offier 0/ iJu Official ,vid Vuar Gentral in Spirituals pf the
Prior and Chapter, side vaeante.
ROGER CHURCH, D«or. Doctor.
1363. [A.D. 1501] Red: small fragments. [Add. ch.
26,317]
Pointed OKzX. The portion rcmaim'ng shows a shield of
anns:. Deanery of Canterbury; and part of a car\-cd
canopy.
Offi<e of tkt Commissary of the City and Dioeese.
NATHANIEL BRENT, LL.D.
1364. [a.D. 1627.] Red : very fn^mcntary and indistinct
fAdd-ch. 17,825.]
Pointed oval : uncertain (i|n)rc, and a shield of arms, See
OF Canterbury. episco
Viatr-Generat of Archbishop Laud.
1365. [A.D. 1633 I J4 5,] Sulph.cast. i^-AZ-^^xn. flvi. 36.]
Oval : ornamental balustrade with rectangular corbel, on
which is an angel with nimbus, uplifted wings, holding in tlw
r. h. a sword erect and book with label bearing inscription : —
PEHCVTE ; in the 1. h, an even balance with label ; — perpenoe.
Overhead, a car\'cd baldachin with valance. In base, a
carved shield of arms. See of Canterbury, imp-nling on a
chevron bctw. three cstoiles as many crosses crosslct ]>attJe
fitchtc, L.\UD.
6IQILLVM - VICARII - GENERALIS - & ■- &VILIELMI - ARCHIEPI-
SCOPI ' CANTVARIENSI* ■
Inner border cabled \ outer border cnrved
190
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Vuar-General.
1366. [17th cent] Red: recent impression from the
matrix. 24 >C 3 in. [xxxv. 19a]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms, SEE OF
Cantkrburv, ensigned with a mitre, stringed and jcK'cIlcd.
StOILtVU ' VICARri - GENERALI8 ■ AfiCHIEPtSCOPI ■ CANTVARI-
ENSIS.
Border of foliage.
1367. Sulph. cast [Ivl 37.]
CHAPTER.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL.
F/RST SEAL.
1368. [a,I). tiS2.] Light brown: in good preservation.
Ij in. [L, F. C, xxii. 2.]
The Cathedral, with porch, dde turrets, tiled roof, and
centre tower.
L^end on a raised rim : —
» SIOILLVM eCCLESIAE CRISTI ••
Tlie matrix of this seal may be of the i ith century.
SECOND SEAL.
• 1369. [Used from A.U 1175 to about the beginning of the
15th century-.]
Marblcd-grccn , the edge chipjied : a fine impression nearly
perfect. About 34 in. [xl. 2.]
0. The Cathedral from the S., carefully detailed ; central
tower with pent roof capped with a four-winged seraph, four
tiirreted towers, and at the east end a towered apse. In the
body of the church, under the cros<iing is shown the figure of
our Saviour, full-length, with nimbus and cross, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction. The two side towers nearest to view
contain head.s of sainW, probably the two sainted Archbishops
of Canterbury, yUlfheah and Dunstan, in the lower stories.
The two 1. h. turrets bear weathercocks; those on the r. h.
bear flags and crosses. In the field overhead, two stars.
Legend on a raised rim : —
* SliaiJLLVM
€CCL'€ ■ xn • C«..
BRITTANICI
. . 1ED18
ECCLESIASTICAL. — CAMTERBURY-
191
n. A pointed oval counteneal, 2^ x i{ in.; with marks
of a handle. The Saviour aoted on a rainbow, with nimbus,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the ). h. a book.
« EOO SUM VIA VERITAS ET VITA.
—yiA. xir. 6.
1370. Sulph. ciist. [Ivi. 1. 2.]
1-iiic specimens of the seal and countcrscal.
* SIQILLVM ' ECCL'E • XT>I ' CANTVARIE • PftlME ■ S€OIS •
BR1TTANI€ :
1371. [a.1>. 1206-1228.] Red: fine but imperfect, cracked ;
app. by plaited cords of various colours. [Ilarl. ch. 75 F. 45.J
I37fl. Sulph. cast of ibc odv. only. [D. C„ E. 16.]
Engf. bom ihc imperfect irapresifon, Na 1371, in Dugd., Mw. Augl.,
voL L, pi. i., 6g. 3.
TH/KD SEAL.
1373. (A.D. I4if!.] Red : line impression ; app. by a cord
31 in. [Colt. ch. xxi. 11]
0. An elaborate elevation of the W, front of the Cathedra],
and showing the central and two side towers pinnacled. Over
the portal is a triangular tympanum in which is our Saviour,
with the inscription; — iRclCc- On the corbel table below
this fifjiire, the inscription : — gst ■ DOMV8 - H' ■ xPi which con-
stitutes the firat half of a rhyming hexameter verse completed
by %\>e inscription . — MVRl ■ MCTROPOL' ■ ISTI upon the em-
battled and turrcted walls of the city of Canterbury in the
foreground in the base. The .side towers of the Cathedral arc
pierced each in two storeys. The upper storey contains,
uHthin quatrefoils, two female heads ; the lower, within two
niches. Kaints' heads, that on the r. h. side St. Dunstan,
indicated by the inscription ; — s' dvnstaN', thaton thel.h.side
S(. -iiifhcah. with corresponding inscription : — s" 6LPH€GVS.
In the field, over the roof line, two angels descending from
clouds, and swinging centers towards the central tower, which
\* capped with a seraphic figure having four wtngs.
8WILUVM : eCCLeSIt : XPtSTI ; CANTVARI6 : PRIME : S€DI3 :1 J
BRiTANNie.
H. Beckct's Mart>Tdom in the Cathedral. The murder is
here shown behind a shaft supjxjrting two pointed arches.
In the spandril Ijctw. them is a small vestca-shapcd panel
with a head in it : in the three windows of ;tn arcade or
clerestory, the soul of the Martyr in a cloth held up by two
angels ; and in a trcfoilcd niche above them our Saviour, half-
length, with nimbus, and crown on breast, bctw. the letters
A. n. The ^idc compattmcnl;* contain, on each side, two
192
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
knights in armour ; above them, in circular opcning-s, two
angds issuing from clouds in an attitude of eager attention.
In the sky above the roof-line of the building, two angels,
each holding a crown. An arcading and wall with three
faces runs round the base of the building.
Legend, two rhyming hexameter verses referring to the
Saint: —
» eST : HVIC : VITA : MORI : PRO : QVA ■ OVM : VIXIT : AMORI.
MORS ■- €RAT : ET : MGMORt ; P€R : MORTEM : VIVIT r HONOBI-
On the rim of the seal : the following legend in two rhyming
hexameter verses : —
SIT * MICHI * CAVSA * M€RA * STILVS * APTVS * L1T€RA *
V£RA A
CIRCVMSPECTA « SERA * TENOR * VTILtS * INTeGRA A C€RA *
DugtL, J/i'«. Amgl., vol i. pi. i., I'lg. 3.
1374. (a.D. 1 278.] Pale red : fine example, broken, showing
the manner of making the impression of the seal in two flat
discs, with pierced windows and openings, through which the
Mart>Tdom, the saints' heads, and other details appear ; app.
by strings of thread. [Harl. ch. 75 F. 46.J
1376. [.\.i). 1452.1 Red: fine, but chipped in se\-eral places.
The impression in the sunken portions has been badly made.
[L. F. C, xxii. 7.]
L^end on the rim obliterated.
1376. [a.i>. 1528.] Red: only small portion of centre;
app, by a twisted string, [Add. ch. 25,786.]
1377. Sulph. casts from a fine example. [D. C, F.
49. 5a)
1378. Sulph. casts from No. 1375. [Ivl 3, 4.]
FOURTH SEAL.
{Or first stal of the ntiv foundation. A.D. 1540.)
1379. [A.U. 1580.] Light red: imperfect in the uroer
part ; app. by a plaited greenish-brown string. 3J in. [Add.
ch. 7490]
0. A coarsely executed and late copy of the preceding seal,
Na 1373. with many alterations ; made probably in the early
part of the i6th century. The Cathedral from the same point
of view as before. In the triangidar tympanum is the head
of our Saviour, and in the doorway He is represented full-
length, holding in the r. h. an orb .^urmounled by a cross.
Tlie door behind the figure is ornamented with panel work
and two stars. In the field over the roof, figures of two
ECCLESIASTICAL. —CA N TERBURV.
193
angcU swinging cciiscn towards Uic tower. .^11 the (^tlior
figures which occur in the preceding seal arc here omitted.
* + ET + METROCE ♦
CATH * NOVITER ♦ ERE
Q. The Cathedral fron) another ]X>int of vieu', with a figure
of our Saviour on the Cross under a trefoiled arch in the
doorwuy. Among the architectural details are slender
cc^Uffln.s> arches, and arcades with round arching.
v:erita3 * et ♦ viCTA ♦; anno +
INCARNAT
No Inscription on the edge of this impression.
1380. [A.D. 1544.] Red: fragment; appi by twisted cord.
[Add. ch. 24.599]
SECOND SEAL OF THE NEW FOUNDATION.
1381. Sulph, casts, js in. [Ivi, 7. 8.]
f>. Another and later copy of Mo. 1 3791 The Cathedral as
before. In the field, two angcia swinging censers over the
roof The door behind our Saviour's figure is filled up with a
reticulated pattern with rectangular meshes. Several of the
details of Uic architecture var>' from those of No. 1379.
8I0ILL' * ECCLI'S « CATHIS - A ■ METROP * XPI « CANTVAR *
NOVITER « ERECT/E ft f * REO'E ft HEN ft B*
B. Another view of the Cathedral, with the figure of our
Saviour on the cross in the central doorway. Over the roof,
two angels, full-face, half-kn(;th, issuing from clouds; each
has a small cross on the head, and holds 3 crown of three
{lOtnts flcury.
EOO -f 8VM ■* VIA > VERITAS * ET * V>TA * ANNO * DOMINI *-
1640.
THIRD SEAL OF THE NEW FOUNDATION.
(A.D. 1770.)
1382. Sulph. casts. 3 J in. (Ivi. 9, 10.]
0. The Cathedral from the south. In base, a car\-cd shield
Tarms ; on a cros,-* the word it , Deanerv of Cantkkbukv,
{Crux Ckristi), with flowers on a branch at each sidt
* 8I0ILLUM + ECCLESI£ ■* CATHEDRALI8 * ET • METRO-
POLITIC* + CANTOAR :
B. The Cathedral from the W. ; in the exergue the date
MDCCUXX.
Legend continued from the obv. : —
* FUNDAT* * A •■ REOE * HENRICO ♦ Vll) ♦ ANNO +
INCARNATIONtS * MDXL.
O
194
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seai ad Causas..
1383. ti4th cent. ?] Sulph. casta, a in. [Ivi. 5, G.]
0. Bcckct's Martyrdom within the Cathedral. In the
pccliinciit overhead, in a trcfoilcd niche, a half-tength figure,
with nimbus.
ft : SIQILLVM : • ; CCCLeSIC ; • ; XPlSTI : • : CANTUARIC ; * :
AD : • t CAUSAS :
B. A rosette of six semicircular cuspcd points. The field
replenished with small roundles, and having three circular
compartments, touching one another and arranged in triangle,
each quatrcfoilcd with tracery and containing a bust, full-
face, with long cuHcd hair and nimbus charged with a cross
patt^': The Trinity.
Legend : —
M OecVS PIATCR »• D:£V8 FHLt' x OCVS SPS.
ALMONRY OF CHRIST CHURCH.
1384. [14th cent] Red: recent impression, if x I7V >»■
[xxxv. J73.]
Pointed oval : the Almoner of the Cathedral, full-longth,
distributing bread to the poor on the L h. side ; on the r. h. a
bread-basket placed on a tripod. In the field, an cstotic of six
points and a crescent, for the sun and moon.
o S' ELCMOSINARie eCCi" XPf CANTVRI€. {«.>
1385. Swlph. cast. [ivi. 19.]
ARCHDEACONS.
HENRY DE 8ANDF0RD. A.D. 1202-1226,
1386. Sulph. cast. 2^ x 3i in. [hi. 25.]
Pointed oval; the Archdeacon, full-length, on 3 carved
corbel bctw. two small embattled towers, a wallet at his side,
in his r. h. a small model of a church, in his 1. h. a book.
QtLLVM ! HENRIOI : CANTVARIENSIS : ARCHrOIACONI.
RICHARD DE ST. JOHN (P). A.D. 1232.
1387. Sulph. cast, if X 1+ in. \\\\. 27.]
Pointed oval : Bccket's Martyrdom, in a gothic-carved
niche with t/cfoiled canopy. Below, under a pointed arch
with spandrils enriched with trcfoilcd openings, the Arch-
deacon, prayini;, in profile to the r.
8' Rl.
SIMON LANOTOH (i>). i^. A.D. 1248.
1388. Sulph. cast. 2^ X H in. [tvt. 35.]
Pointed oval : Bcckct's Martyrdom.
* SIGILLVM ■ SIMONI8 ■ ARCHIOIAGONI - CANTVARI€.
1389. Sulph. cast. I{ X I in. [Ivi. 24.]
Pointed oval : tonsured head of an ecclesiastic, draped, in
profile to the r. Overhead, a hand of blessing, issuing from
clouds, the arm vested.
8- - MA3RI - SIMONIS - DE ' LANOETOKl.
The i>airs of letters MA, DE, and ax, are conjoined.
RICHARD CLIFFORD.
A.D. 1397-1401.
[Ivi. 26.1
1390. Sulph. cast 2| X l-^ in.
Pointed oval : (n three carved niches, heavily canopied and
luving a conventional figure of the Trinity in an upper central
compartment, (1) the Virgin and Child, betw. (2) an Arch-
bishop on the L h., and (3) a Saint, perhaps St John the
llaptist. holding the Agnus Dei on a plaque, on the r. h. side. ■
In base, under a carved trefoiled arch, the Archdeacon kneel-
ing in adoration bctw. two shields of arms : /., Chequy, en
feiuie. within a border, Clifford ; r., three eagles displayed,
CLIFFORD.
8 ARC ^ .
JOHN HEAD. A.D. 1748-17*^
1391. Sulph. cast 3* X 2J in. [Ivi. 28.]
Oval : the Cathedral, from the S. Below, an ornamental
carved shield of arms: a chevron crm. betw. three unicorns'
h(.M(ls coui>e<J, in chief a dexter hand couped at the wrist,
iiKAD, Crest, on a helmet and wreath, a unicorn's head.
THE ■ SEAL ■ OF - lOHN ■ HEAD ■ ARCH DEACON ■ OF ■ CANTER-
eVRY 1748.
OFFICIALS OF THE ARCHDEACON.
1392. [a.d. i3odl Dark green: only a small fragment.
[Hart. ch. 78 It. 6.)
Pointed oval : a tonsured bust, full-face. Legend wanting.
o 2
196 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1393. [A.D. 1392.] Bronze-green: only a fragment [Harl.
ch. 80 D. 54.]
Pointed oval : a bust, full-face. In the field, a small cross
or quatrefoil.
BCHID' O
1394. [A.D, 1463.] Bronze-green : very imperfect and
indistinct About 14- x i in. [Harl. ch. 79 A. 51.]
Pointed ova! : a tonsured bust, full-face. Legend wanting.
1396. [A.D. 146&] Bronze-green : only a fragment [Hart,
ch. 80 B. 27.]
Same as No. 1394.
I€
1396. [a.d. 1472.] Bronze-green: very imperfect [Add.
ch. 8577]
Pointed oval : a bust, full-face, surmounted by a cross
patt^e. The field replenished with crosses, estoiles, and
crescents.
*SIQILLU
1397. [a.d. 1519.] Bronze-green: very imperfect About
i-f X li in. [Harl. ch. 80 F. 7.]
Pointed oval : within. a gothic niche, a bust of Becket, full-
face, draped.
0FFICIALITATI9 NTUA . . .
RURAL DEANERIES.
CANTEBBimY.
1398. [13th cent] Sulph. cast i^ X ^ in. [Ivi. 22.]
Pointed oval : a doorway, with a small bell-turret over it
» S- D€CANATVS - CANTVARI€.
OSPRIHOE, 00. Kent.
1399. [14th cent] Plaster cast from 3 mould or the
matrix. 2-J- X i| in. [xxxvi. 174.]
Pointed oval : within a carved niche, having an ornamental
corbel and canopy enriched with crocketings, the Virgin and
Child.
: SIQILLO : DECANt ; DECANATU3 : : DE = 03PRENQ : .«.
1400. Sulph. cast. [Ixv. pi.]
ECCLESIASTICAL.— BA NCOR.
•97
RIPPLE, St Mary's, co. Kent or oo. Wore. P
1401. ti4th cent,] Red: recent impression from matrix,
l( X [^ in. [xxxvt. 221.]
Pointed oval : the \''irgin and Child under a gothic canow
supjx>rted on columns. In base, under an arch an ecclesiastic
kneeling in pr^iyer to the 1,
8' DECANAT- SC6 MARIS 0€ RIPPEL.
SHOREHAM, oo. Kent.
1402. [A.D. 1420.] Red; small indistinct fragment [Harl-
ch, 54 !•". 22.]
Pointed oval : within a trefotled gothic niche and under a
rich canopy, two full-length figures, pcrhajK the Annunciation.
M . . .
1403. [A.D. 1437.] Red: very imperfect. IHarl. ch. 54
F. 2J.]
Puitited oval : a lai^r seal than the preceding one. In a
eothic niche, with corbel and crockcled canopy, two fuU-
kngth figures, perhaps the Annunciation.
IDEJCANAn"] Dtei
1404. [A.D. 14S9.] Red: very imperfect [Add. ch.
BUTTON VALENCE, 00. Kent
1405. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast 2] X li in. [IxvF. 14.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, holdinj^ the Child in the
r. h., in the L h, a sceptre flcur-dc-iiz^ ; seated in a niche mlh
canopy overhead and tabernacle work at the sides, resting on
a cofbcl of niasonr>'.
eiaittD ■ OECANO - necANATo de » button * valans •■
BISHOPS OF BANGOR.
ROBERT OF SHREWSBURY. A.l). 1197-1213.
1406. Green : fragmentary : enclosed in a silken bag.
(Add. ch. 22,381.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction.
Ix'gend wanting.
• bcl*-^" -,sTOB***^ ^^ A.P- '^ , hv com-
«,SHOV^ °' - .0. ..«-"^- ,
ECCLESIASTICAL.— BATH AND WELLS. I99
JOCELIlfE OF WELLS. A.D. 1206-1242.
1412. Dark green : edges chipped ; app. by a woven cord
of thread. 2j x H •"• [Add. ch. 10,596.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staH".
»] lOSCELCINVS : ] DEI : GRATIA : BAT[H0NI]€NS1S
[: EPIJSOOPV3.
B. Pointed oval counterseal, 2 x 1 1 in. : the Virgin and
Child, enthroned, betw. two full-length figures of saints, each
having an emblem of uncertain form. In base, within a trefoiled
gothic niche, surmounted by a canopy, a bishop in adoration.
si/ r HII : TIBl : PATROCN:! : SINT : lOCELINe : BONI.
1413. Sulph. cast of obv. only, from fine impression, [Ivi.
49-]
Legend complete.
«• lOSCELINVS : DEI : QRATIA ; BATHONIENSIS ; EPI5C0PVS.
1414. Sulph. cast, of rev. only, from a fine impression,
[tv. 83.] ■
Legend more distinct than in No. 1412.
ROBERT BURNEL. A.D. 1275-1292.
1416. Green : a fine impression ; edge and points chipped.
2J. X If in. [Add. ch. 20,287.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In the field, the
emblems of SS. Peter and Andrew,
ROBERTVS ■ D6I ■ QRA ■ BATHONIENSIS ; ET : W€LL€
1416. Sulph. cast, from a fine impression. [Ivi. 52.]
1417. Red: fragmentary, [xxxv. 21.]
RTVS DEI ENSIS : E
1418. Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression. [D.C., E.
16+1
B6RTVS : D THONIENSIS : ET ■
W£LLENSIS : EP~S.
1419. Another, [xlvii. 165]
Laing's MS. dilnl., No. 339.
200 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
. 1420. Another. [D.C., E. 165.]
ROBGRTVS Oei ■ GRA ■ BATHO W€LLeNSIS : €PS
A tioiher Seal, as Bishop of Bath only.
1431. Sulph. cast 2^ x H i"- [DC.. D. 42.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop; fall-length, lifting up the r. h. 10
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In the field, the
emblems of SS. Peter and Andrew.
O RA 0N1EN8IS €PISCOPVS.
JOHN DE BKOKEHESJTORD. A.D. 1 309-1 329.
1422. [a.D. 1317.] Sulph. cast, from a fragmentary im-
pression. [Ivi. 53.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction ; in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. Overhead an early
g jthic canopy. In the field on the r. h. side, a sword erect,
the emblem of St Peter, an angel with uplifted hands, and
other uncertain emblems ; the corresponding device on the
1, h. side, probably a saltire cross of St Andrew, is wanting.
8' I
RALPH OP SHREWSBURY. A.D. 1 329-1 363.
1423. Sulph. cast 3 X i-J in. [Ivi. 5+]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards ; and
standing on a raised corbel, under an early canopy of great
beauty. In the field, on the r. h. side, a saltire cross of St
Andrew, on the 1. h. the two keys of St Peter,
8' BADVLPHI : DEI : QBA : BATHONIENSIS : ... W .... ,
EPrSCOPL
JOHN DE BARNET. A.D. 1363-1366.
1424. Sulph. cast 2| x l^ in. [Ivi. 55.]
Pointed oval : an edifice in two stages. In the upper
division, the Virgin and Child. In the lower division, SS.
Peter and Andrew, with their emblems, each in a separate
niche. In base, under an arch, a Bishop, praying, in profile to
the r. Edge engrailed.
S€RV6NT : INDEMPNCM ;
This legend forms the first half of a rhyming hexameter
verse.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— BATH AND WKLLS.
201
SigJiel.
1426. Sulph. cast, t^ in. [IvJ. 56.]
Tiuce nicli«s with car\'ed gothic c;tnop[cs and tabernacle
work at tlic sides; containing St. Paul with sword and book,
bctw. two crou-ncd saints, each holding a book. In base, a
shield of anns : a saltirc, in chief a leopard's head cabosscd,
Baknet.
3 - johannis • de - sarnet.
JOHN HAREWELL. A.D. 1366-138&
1426, Sulph. cast 3^ x H '"• [Ivi. S/.]
Pointed o%aI : finely dcsij;ned gothic niche, with canopy
and laticniiicle work at tlie sides, car\xd and ornamented
with slender perpendicular tracery, crockctcd finiaU, and
other dcLiils ; enclosing the ULshoj), full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
.... BATHONIEN : T : WELLEN
RALPH DE ERQHUU. A.D. l388-t40a
1437. Sulph. cast, li in. [Ivt. 58.]
In 3 gothic comjiarlment of irregular shape, St. Anne,
teaching the Virgin. On the 1. h. side, a kneeling figure In
bia:!;e, tinder the platform, a shield of arms : a chevron bctw.
three chaplcis. These bearings do not agree with tliosc
asdgncd to Ralph de Hrghiim when Bishop of Salisbury.
(Bedford, Blason of Episcopacy, p. t8.)
SIOILL.UM 7 RADULPHI
The word DE is a rnonogram.
DE '. EROHUM.
JOHN STAFFORD. JS.D. 1435-1443.
Privy Seal.
1428. [A.D. 1429^] Red : fine impression ; thccdgc injured.
I Jin. [Harl. ch. 43 I. sa]\
Wttliin an enriched moulding, a shield of arms : on a chevron
within a border engrailed a mitre, Staffokd. Supporters :
two eagles.
OILLUM : tOH'IS : STAFFO ATHONIENSIS E
WELLE ....
1439. Sulph. casL [D.C, G. 181.]
1430. [A.D. 1435} t^c^ '■ obliterated and imperfect. [Add.
ch. ;oi6.J
202 CATALOGUE OF SE.\LS.
Signet, iL-heH Lord High. Ckaiicellcr.
143L [A-D, 1437.] Red : injured by compression ; with
marks of a twisted rush «-reath. \ in. [Add. ch. 19,859.]
Octagonal : a shield (A anas, StafforDl
AFFORD ... AN
WILLIAM XmGHT. .\.D. 1 541-1547.
1432. Sulph. cast 2t x 3 in. [Iii. 60.]
Pointed oval : in a carved nicbe of-the styie of the Renais-
sance, St Andrew, full-length, with a saltire cross and book.
Overhead a half-length Viigin and Child, betn-. ttio cherubs.
In base, supported by two angels, a shield of arms : part)- per
fesse, in chief a demi-rose with two eagles' heads issuing Uiere-
from, in base a sun radiated, Kmght.
+ SIQILLV + WILLELMI + KNrGH NSIS -f
ET + WELLE 15* . . .
WILLXAH BARLOW. A.D. 154^1553-
1433. Sulph. cast 24 x i* in. [l^-i. 61.]
Pointed o\'al : in a car\-ed niche of the style of the Renais-
sance, St Andrew, full-length, with a saltire cross and book.
In base a shield of arms : per fesse, in chief on a chevron,
betw, three crosses crosslet fitchee, two lions passant guard-
ant encountered, in base ermines three bars nebuly, B.^rlow.
SIGILI WLCMI ■ BARLOWE • BATH ET ■ WELLEN •
EPI8COPI-
The stops are crosslets or small fleurs-de-lis.
GILBERT BEBKELET. A.D. 1560-1581.
1434. Sulph. cast 2i x H i"- pvL 62.)
Pointed oval : St Andrew, with nimbus, saltire cross, and
book, on a throne with columnar sides, triangular pediment,
and foliage at the sides, in the style of the Renaissance. In
base, on a balustrade and betw. two cinquefoited roses
slipped, an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw. two
crosses pattec, a rose for difference, BERKELEY.
+ SIQILLVM • QILLBERTI • BARCKLEY + BATHON + ET +
WELLEN + EPI + AD + CAVSA8.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— BATH AND WELLS. 203
Exchequer of the Bishop.
1435. [A.D. 1348,] Green : fine impression, -f- X f in. [Add.
ch. 25,90;.]
Oval : the Bishop, half-length, full-face ; on the breast an
Exchequer table of sixteen squares, some apparently inscribed.
In the field on each side, a fleur-de-lis.
S' SCACCARtI WELLI€.
Official of tlie Diocese.
AHTHOHY DE BRADEHEYE, ReotoT of Thatcbam,
CO. Berks., Official.
1436. [A.D. 131 S-] Red: a string passed through the seal.
[Add. ch. 19,638.]
Pointed oval ; a Bishop, half-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In base, under a
trcfoiled arch with tracery and finials, a clerk holding a book.
S . OFFIC. BATHON'. €T: [WJELLEN". EPI8C0PAT'.
CHAPTER.
CHAPTER OF BATH.
FIRST SEA L.
1437. [a.D. 1159-117S-] Red; fine impression. 2j- in.
[Harl. ch. 7$ A. 30.]
The Abbey buildings, consisting of an edifice of three
towers without windows, pointed roofs, the pinnacles sur-
mounted by knobs.
+ SieiLLVM ■ SCI PETRI BABONIS ECCLESIE.
The matrix of this seal was probably of the period of the
refounding of Bath Abbey in the lOth cent.
1438. Sulph. cast, [D.C., C. 4.]
With Counierseal of Tliontas, Prior.
1439. [A.D. 1226.] Red: attached to transcript of a
charter. [Add. ch. 19,067.]
204
CATAIX)CUe OF SEALS.
A. Oval counter-seal, i} x i in. : the Prior, in his r. h. a
long sword, in hts 1. h. a book.
+ 8IQILL' THOM£ PRI0RI8 BATHONie • R • P • T • G.
The letters T,if, in Thorns arc a monogram.
1440. Sulph. casts, [xxxvi. 203. 204.]
SECOND SEAL.
1441. [.VD. 15301] Dark green: fine impression ; the edge
and points chipped. About 4; x 2\ iti. [Add. ch. S478-]
Pointed oval : SS. Peter and Paul, upon a terrace beneath a
triple gothic cinopy, richly carved, and supjKjrting belw, them
a model of the .'\bbcy church. The field is diajicred lozcngy,
each lozenge charged with a rose. In base, in a triple niche,
three monks worshipping the apostle* above.
8IOPL[LVJM[= OAPITiVUI : BATHONtCNStS : CCCUCSIC.
On the rev. have been added two small round counterscals,
from rings, (L) obliterated ; (ii.) an eagle crowned, border
engrailed.
Dtigd., Mon. Angl. vol. ii,, p). xi.
The matrix of this seal was probably of the latter part of
the 1 3th cvnt.
1442. (a.d. 1533.] Dark green : only the centre part, with
remains of the two coutite rscaU. [Add. ch. 13.765.]
OBAFFEB OF WELLS.
1443. [13th cent] Sulph. cast. 3; X liV '"• fvi. 63.]
Pointed oval : the Kishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a pa.<toral staff; and standing
on a carved corbel, the feet resting on the back of a prostrate
figure. In the field at the sides, two wclLs of water.
Sf,.' 8IQILLVM ' eCCLCSIE - BGATI ■ ANOREC ■ D£ • W6LL'.
X»EAN AKD CHAPTER AD CAUSAS.
1444. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2^ X 14 in. [Ivi. 65.]
Pointed oval: St Andrew, crucified. 0\-crhcad a r. h. of
blessing issuing from clouds. The field is diapered with a
lozengy reticulated pattern, with a quatrefoil in each space ;
on the I, h. is a crescent enclosing a roundle, and on the r. h. a
radiant sun-star. In ba^e, an uncertain device.
« SIOILLVU 1 DCCANI CT CAPITLI : W€LL' : AD : CAVSA8.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— BATH AND WELL-i,
20S
DEANS OF WELLS.
PETER DE CICESTRIA. e. K.T>. 1223-1237.
144&. Light brown : very imperfect [KarL ch. 75 B. 2.]
Pointed oval : a seeded fleur-de-lis of pcciili.ir design.
» IN 8PI . . . . SSe ROB€RTVM.
A hexameter verse.
JOHN OODELEaH, «/. OODELEYE. A.D. 1305-1327.
1446. Sulpli. cast. 2 X I J in. [Ivi. 67.]
Poinled oval : Sl Andrew- crucified, under gothic canopy.
In base, under an arch, a priest, half-length, in prayer, in
profile to tlie I.
8- (OH ocLeve oecANt wclln.
WALTER DS MEDFOBC, <i/. METFORD. A.D. [413-1423.
Sea! of a special jurisdiction.
1447. Sulph. cast aj x 14 in. [Ivi. 7a]
Pointed oval : St. Andrew with nimbus, saltire cross and
book, within a niche with car\'cd canopy and tabernacle
work at the sides. In base, under an arch, a shield of arms;
barry of four indented, MtTFORD or Metfobd.
SIQtLLUM ;f . UM : WA MEOEFORD i DECANI:
EOCL'IE : WELLENSrS.
ARCHDEACON OF BATH OR WELLS.
JOHH.
1448.(l..atc i4thorearly isthcent] Sulph. cast. t^xUin.
[Ivi. 66.]
Pointed oval : St, Andrew, full-length, Wi-ith saltire cross, in
8 niche with carved caiiw|iy and tabernacle work at the sides.
In base, under an arch, the Archdeacon, half-icngtli.
HAN ARCHIDIA ..........
2o6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHDEACON OF TAUNTON.
QEORQE ATWOOD, S.T.B.
1449. [A.D. 1729.] Red, covered with paper before
impression. 2-J- X 2 in. [Add. ch. 25,892.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon seated in a canopied niche of
the style of the Renaissance. In base, an ornamental shield of
arms : a saltire cross.
SIG ■ QEORQI! ■ ATWOOD - 8 TH B ■ ARCHIDIACONI ■
TAVNTONIENSIS . 1720.
Border of carved foliage.
SUB-DEANS OF WELLS.
LAMBERT, c. A.D. 1223.
1450. Light brown : imperfect. -J in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 2.]
An Agnus Dei, contoum^.
AMB' SVBD
BOBBRT DE BEREELET. A.D. 1230.
1451. Sulph. cast 2 x H 'n- [Ivi. 68, 69.]
0, Pointed oval ; a carved gothic device ; the Vii^n and
Child, half-length, in the upper part ; below, in two niches, on
the r. h. St. Andrew seated with his cross, and on the 1. h, a
Saint holding a cup. In base, under an arch, the sub-
dean, half-length, in prayer, in profile to the 1.
«• SIGILLVM ' R £ ' BERKLE - SVBDCCANI ■
WELL' 818.
ft. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i^- X -J in. A four-
winged seraph.
«• PRtPOSir CeLLA .... VE PLE DASTSAS (P)
PRECENTOR OF WELLS.
1452. [13th cent] Sulph. cast i^ X li in. [Ivi. 71.]
Pointed oval : St John Baptist, full-length, on a carved
corbel, holding the Agnus Dei on z. plaque. In the field, the
letters I p j.
VR .... 13
1453. [a.D. 1347.] Dark green : fine, but imperfect,
ch. XXXV. 4.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated on a liigh-baclced
chair turned to the r. h. ; a book placed on a lectern, to
which be points with his r. h.
«> S' MAGISTR . . VVII DE
BISHOPS OF CHICHESTER.
HILARY. A.a II48-II69.
1464. Sulph. cast. 3i X-3 In. [tvii. 32.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-iength, on a small platfonn
wearing a long stringed mitre, lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the I. h. a pastoral staflf*.
HVLARrVS - QRACIA ■ OEi - OICCSTRCN I800PV8.
1466. White : very friable and indistinct [Add. ch.
........ V8 R6Mai8 ■ tPISCO
8EFFRIDE n. A.D. 1180-1204.
1466. Light green : only a fragment of the back part
[Eg, ch. 37J.]
RICHARD DE LA WICH ol. WITHZ. A.Dl 1245-1253.
1457. Red, varnished : fine impression ; app. by coloured
threads and enclosed in an ancient leathern case lined with
damask. 24 x ij in. [Kg. ch. 378.]
0. Pointed oval : the Ilisbop, full-length, on a corbel, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral staff. Over-
head a trefoilod (jotliic canopy. The field diapcretl lo^iengy,
the points of intersection Iieing charged with I1curs-dc-li.«, ihc
Hpaces with ^tars and crescents.
RtCARDUS : Dgl ' QRA : CICCSTRCNSIS : €F>C :
308
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
H. A smaller pointed oval couatcrscal, 2 x i| in. In a
niche under a trcfoilcd canop>', surmounted by a spire some-
what resembling that of the cathedral, our Saviour seated,
lifting lip the r. li. in benediction : on each side a lonjt candle
set in a candlestick (cf. Rev. i. i6)." In base under an arch,
the Bishop, half-length, in profile to the r, with mitre and
pastoral staff, lifting the hands in prayer.
T6 : RICARDC ■ ReOO ■ TRINV8 • €T ■ VNVS ■ EGO.
MSB. Brown, varnished : very fragmentary, but originally a
fine impression ; enclosed in an ancient leathern case lined
with damask. (Eg. ch. 377.]
1459. Orange-coloured: a fine impression ; app. by coloured
threads and enclosed in an ancient leathern case lined with
damask. [Eg, ch. 379.]
JOHN CUPPING. A.D. 1253-1262.
1460. Bronze-green : imperfect ; app. by strands of blue
and white thread plaited. About 2| x 14 in. when perfect.
[Eg. ch. 393]
0. The Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in benediction.
In the field the inscription:— IiO«'l ll'-
NNeS : DEI :GR
B- A smaller pointed oval countcrscal, about t^ X 14 in.
when perfect. Under a trcfoilcd gothic canopy, our Saviour,
hiilf-lcngth, with nimbus, lifting up the r. h, in which is an un-
certain object, in the I. h. a sceptre. In the field, two candle-
sticks. In base, under carved gothic arch, the Bishop, haU-
Icngth. with mitre and pa.storal MafT, turned to the r. in
prayer. _
: MA)NOATORVM TVORV.
Cf. Dcduc me in seni itam mandatonim tuorum. — Ps.
cxix. 35.
1461. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [Ivii. 33.]
This furnishes several details wanting in the preceding seal.
.... ANN6S t D€t I GR 818 : ePISCOPVS.
WILLIAM READE. A.D. 1369-1385.
1462. Sulph. casL 2^ x H in. [Ivii. 34.]
Pointed oval : in a niche, with a car\'cd csnopy, the head of
God the Father in clouds, with the Holy Ghost descending as
a dove ; below, on the 1., the Vii^in, seated, holding a book :
■ This dcMfCtt wax subsequently adopted in the ntms of the .Sl-c.
EOCtESIASTlCAL.— CHICH£STER.
209
on the r. St. Richard, with nimbu'i. mitre, and pastoral staff.
In the field four cstotlcs. In the field outside, two estoilcs on
the L. and a crcstent and estoilc on the r.
OLOniA : 8(tJT
EPO.
JOHH KEHP£. A.D. 1431.
1463. Ked : with marks oT a twisted rush. [Add. ch.
18.706]
The Virgin, seated, crowned, and holding a .iccptre fleiir-dc-
lizi, in her lap the Child ; under a golhic canopy. On the I.
an angc! with censer, adoring the group ; on Ihc r. an
ecclesiastic, kneeling in prayer. In base, a jhield of arms:
on a chevron bctw. three fjarbs, a pierced mullet for difTcrcncc,
Krmpe. This shield differs from that in Lambeth MS. 555,
which ascribes to Bishop Kemfw three garbs within a bordure
eni;raiicd.
• 8CUTO : CIRC0OA6IT t TE : VERITAS.
—A. xc. s.
JOHN ARUMDEL. A.D. 1459-I477.
1464. Sulph. cast. 2j x i{ in. [Ivii. 37.]
I'ointcd oval : a gothic niche in three divisions, with heavy
canopies of late style, and labemack work at the sides ; con-
laining full-lcnjith figures of the Trinity, bctw. SS. Wilfrid
and Ktchurd lifting up the r. h. in lN;nc<)icti<^in. in the I. h. a
I pastoral staff. In base, under an arch, the Hi^^hop, full-face,
with mitre and pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer, bctw. two
shields of arms : /., Ske OF ClilciiESTER ; r,, cticquy, with
uncertain charges.
MiSlOILLlJM lOH'rS *• DE «• ARUNDELL " DEI ■• QRACIA m
CICESTREN3IS * EPISCOPI *
BOBERT SHYItBOURNB, «/. SHERBORNE.
A.D. I50&-I5J&
1465. [A.n. 1535.1 Red; fine impression, chipped at the
top ; .1pp. by a plaited curd of faded green silk. 3| x ij
[Cott. ch. xii. 80.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity beneath a gothic cano|}y of late
style. At the sides, under smaller canopies, St. Rich.ird or
St Wilfrid, and a female saint, probably St. Fridc-iwid.i- In
lu.'tc, unilcr a semicircul.ir arch in the centre, the llishnp. in
jirolilc to the l, kn«-ling in prayer before a figure of Christ,
as on the arm<( r>f the See. under an arch on the I. On the
p
/
2IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
r. a shield of arms: a pelican vulning herself, Sherborne.
On a scroll the legend ; —
8IQILLVM • ROBERTI * CICESTREVM * EPISCOPI.
1466, Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 14.I
1467, [a.i>. 1524.] Red : very imperfect and discoloured ;
app, by a plaited cord of faded silk. [Cott. ch. xii. 67.]
1468, [a,d, 1526.] Red: fine impression, chipped; app.
by a plaited cord of faded silk. [Cott ch, xii. 60.]
CHAPTER.
DEU^N AND CHAFTER.
1469. [a.D. 1523.] Bronze-green: injured in places by
pressure ; app, by plaited cords of faded green silk. 2 J X 3^ in.
[Cott. ch. xii. 80.]
0, Oblate pointed oval : the Ciithedral ; beneath it, the
inscription ; —
teplv ivsTicte.
In the field above, two estoiles of eight points.
VSIQILLVM : SANCTE : CIC€STFICNStS : ECCLEStC:
B- A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i-J x if in. Our
Saviour seated on a throne of gothic style under a trcfoiled
canopy, and lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. an
•open book.
eoD SVM VIA V€RITA3 €T VITA.
— Joh. xiv. 6,
Dallaway, Weitern Sussex, vol. i. p. 37.
The matrix of this seal was probably of the 13th cent.
1470. Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 15.]
1471. [A.D. 1524.] Bronze-green : chipped ; app. as above.
[Cott. ch. xii. 67.]
1472. [a.D. 1526.] Bronze-green: injured; app. as above.
[Cott ch. xii. 60.]
DEAN AND CHAPTER AD CAU8A8,
1473. [a.D. 1422.] Green : edge chipped. 2^ X l-J in.
[Add. ch. 18,707.]
Pointed oval : our Saviour lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the mouth a sword ; seated on an open throne,
8' DECANI - €T CAPtTVLI • CtCESTfiCNS' lAO CAV13AS.
The matrix of tliU seul was probably of the 13th cent
1474. Siilpli. cist, from an imperfect impression. [Ivii. 35.J
CAN! '€.... TfteNS' AO CAVSA8.
The letters a D of (i<^ arc conjoined.
DEANS.
WALTER. A.D, )230. ori262.
1476. Sulph. cast i{ X li in. [IvIi. 38.J
Pointed oval: the Dean. fulMcngih. holdin-f a book, .inJ
standing in a gocliic niche with a canopy and tabernacle
work at the sides.
8IGILL- ■ WALTCrUI • DCCMNI - CICCSTRIC-
OEOFPREY.
1476. [A.D. I2S3-1 Green : fine impression, edge injured ;
app. by a red cord. I J X li in. [Harl. ch. 83 C. 32.]
Pointed oval: the Dean, full-length, holding a book, and
sunding on a platform under a finely carved gothic canopy
wJth tabernacle work at the sides.
SiaiLtVM : GALFRIDI : DECANI : CICESmiE.
1477. Sulph. cast of No. 147& [U.C, E. 97.]
WILLIAM DE GRENEFELD. A.D. 1296-1299.
1478. S'llpli. c-Lit. from an imperfect impression. l# X l-i-in.
[Ivii. 39.]
Pointed oval: our Saviour with nimbus. liHing up the r. h,
in benediction, in the L h. a book ; .icatcd on n throne under
an early gothic canopy. In the field at the sides, the heads of
SS. Pclcr ami i'aul, coupcd at the neck ; below ihem their
resj>cctivc emblems. In base, under an arch, a destroyed
figure [of the Dcan|
tJ.'l ; 0€CANI ; e : CICCSTRCNSIS,
P 2
212 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHDEACONS.
WILLIAM NORBURY, M.A., Official of Chichester.
1479. [a.D. 1524.] Red: indistinct; app. by a plaited
cord of dull green silk. \^ Y. i in. [Cott ch. xii. 8a]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child ynder a gothic
canopy ; the Virgin is crowned, and holds in the 1. h. a
sceptre. In base, under an arch, an ecclesiastic, the Arch-
deacon or his official, praying.
SIQILLU • OFFICIALIS • ARCHIO CICESTR
1480. Sulph. cast of Na 1479. [Ixiii. 57,]
ANTHONY WAITE, LL.D., Arclideacon of Lewes.
1481. [a.D. 1524.] Red: indistinct in parts; app. by a
plaited cord of dull green silk. 2^ X H 'ti- [Cott. ch. xii.
80.]
Pointed oval : our Saviour with nimbus and flowing
dress, seated en a throne, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the 1. h. a book.
*SIQILLVM: tt: ARCHIDIACONh O: LEWCNSIS.
The legend is terminated by a wavy sprig of foU^e.
1482. Sulph. cast of No. 148L [D.C., F. 42.]
FRANCIS CLERKE, LL.D., Commissary or Official
Priftcipal of tlie Bishop in tite A rchdeaconry of Lewes.
1483. [a.D. 1720.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. i| X H in. [Add. ch. 19,172.]
Oval ; an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex.. See of
Chichester ; sin., per chevron, in chief three leopards' heads,
in base an eagle displayed, Clerke.
8IQILLVM ERKE.D.LL ARII ' LEW ^.
PRECENTOR.
WILLIAH DE LEWKNOR. c. A.D. 1216.
1484. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. i|- x liin,
[Ivii. 40.]
Pointed oval : a dexter hand and arm issuing from the
r. h. side of the field, and grasping a crozier in pale.
S81QILL ECNOR;
ECCLESIASTfCAL.— CHICHESTER ; COVENTRY ; DUNWICII. 213
CHANCELLORS.
ROaSR FETTIWARD.
1486. [a.D, 1777.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 2 X i4 in. [Add. ch. 19,174.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, d^x.. See
OF Chichester ; sin., indistinct.
SIQILL-ROQPETTIW CANCELLAR ■ CICEST 1754.
1486. [A.D. 1779] Another. [Add. ch. 19,175-]
DRAHE HOXiLINQBERY, A.M., Commissary.
1487. [A.D. 1794] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 2^- X i-J-in- [Add. ch. 19,176.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : per pale ; dex.. See OF
Chichester ; sin., quarterly, !,■ 4, a fesse betw. three cres-
cents ; 2, 3, three bulls' heads erased. Crest, on a wreath, a
garb.
8I0ILLVM DRAKE HOLLINQBERY A. M. CANCELLARIl
CICESTREN8IS . 177B.
BISHOPS OF COVENTRY.
See Bishops of Lichfield and Coventry.
BISHOP OF DUNWICH.
ETHILUUAU). A.D. 845-87a
1486, Sulph. cast from the bronze matrix in the Dcpt. of
British and Modia;vaI Antiquities, i;! in. [xlvii. 231.]
An ornamental star of eight points, alternately leaf-shaped
and fleury,
+ 8Pr E-BILVVALDI : EP. —
1469. Another. (Ivii. 86.]
Sit engraving in a paper on the seal by Mr. Hudson Gurney, M.P.,
Archaotogia, vol. xx., p. 479 ; €/"■ also Sir F. Madden, Remarki on the
Angl&-^axoii Ckarlers, etc., Arck. yourn., vol. xiii., pp. 366, et scg.s
Laing, .1/-^. Catal, No. 319.
214 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOPS OF ELY.
HERTBT, A.D. 1109-1131.
1490. Light brown, uncoloured : very imperfect. About
2-1X2 in. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 4.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a rectangular foot-
board, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a
pastoral staff
GIL EN
HIQEL. A,D, 1133-1169.
1491. Brownish - red, varnished ; fine, but imperfect.
31 X 2-J- in. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 5.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
Qe ■ €PIS
1492. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 23.]
WILLIAM DE LONGCHAMP. A.D. 1189-1197.
Lord High Chancellor.
1493. Sulph. casts, from an imperfect impression. 3x2 in.
[Iv. 26, 27.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a corbel or
cushion, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pastoral staff.
WILLIELMVS DEI GRACIA ELIENSIS ? . . . .
B. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. 1^ X i-i in. A
crescent enclosing an estoile of eight points wavy. There
are some small and uncertain letters in the field near the
crescent.
«i DOMINI - REGIS - ANGLI€ ' CANCELL'.
EUSTACE. A.l). 1198-1215,
1494. Sulph, casts, from a nearly perfect impres.sion.
3x1^ in. [Iv. 28, 29,]
0. Pointed oval ; the Bishop, full-length, on a carved corbel,
lifting up the r, h, in benediction, in the I. h, a pastoral staff.
€VSTACHIVS Dei GRATIA CNSIS €PISCOP . . .
BCCLESIASTICA U— ELV.
aiS
K. A smaller poinlcd oval counterseal if x i^^ in. St
Ethcldrcda of £l>', full-length, crowned, and holding a book
and an uncertain object resembling a pastoral staflT.
» CTHCLDREDA - DV03 ■ FRV8TRATVR - VIRQO - MARITOS.t
1495. Green: fine, but imperfect impression. [Harl. ch.
43 II 6.]
0. ... TACHCVS 0€l . . . . Tl SIS
B. ST 08 - FRVSTRATVR VIRQO ■ MARITOa.
HtrOH DB NORTHWOLD. A.a 1229-1254.
1496. Sulph. cast of oh: only. 3i X 2 in. [Ix. 3a]
0. Pointed oval : the llishop, full-length, on a carved corbel,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral
HVOO : DCI : GRAOA i CLYCNStS : £Pl8COPr.
1497. Green : only a very small fragment of the centre.
[L V. C, xxvii. 27.J
HUGH BALBHAM. A.D. 1357-'I3S&
1498. (A.D. 1257.] Sulph. cast. 2} X i{ in. [Iv. 31.]
Pmntcd ova! : the Bishop, full-lcnslh, on a platform, wear-
ing a mitre and finely embroidered robes, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff In the field, the
inscription H ■ 11 ■
fr SIOILLVM : HVOONIS : OCI ORA : CPl : CLICNSIS.
1499. [a.U. I2<3&] Green : very fine impression, but the left
side imperfect, injured by casting. About 2} X 1 f in.
[Harl. ch. 43 H. 7.]
1499.* Sulph. cast. [D.C. E, 130^]
WILLIAM D£ LUDA. A.O. 1390-1298.
C1500. Sulph, cast. 3 x If ln> [Iv. 32.)
Pointed oval : the Hishop. full-Ienyth. lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastorsil staff; in an clcg«nily
designed niche with slender shafting and carved canopy, on a
I
I Tlic two husband* of U»c Virgin Saint were Tonberbl and Ecgfrid
king dflht: NorthuinbiidDS.
2l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
field diapered lozengy. At the sides the letters w. in. ; and
two smalt circular openings in which are contained the heads
of two saints, crowned. In base, under a trefoiled arch, a
shield of arms : three crowns, SEE OF Elv.
3' WILLELMI ; D€l ; QRA : EPISOOPI ; ELY6NSIS.
1601. Another. [D.C., E. 190.]
1602. Another, dark coloured : from a good impression,
[xlvii. 240.]
Laing's MS. Calal., No. 330.
RALPH WALPOIiE. A.D. 1299-1302.
1603. Green : imperfect. About 3x1^ in. [xl. 8.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a corbel, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stafiT. In the
field on the 1. a crown, in allusion to the armorial bearings of
the See of Elv ; the corresponding device on the r. is
wanting.
PI ■ 6LI
SIMOH DE MONT ACUTE. A.D. 1357-' 345.
or 8IM0N LANOHAM. A.D. 1 362-1 366.
1504. Sulph. cast. If in. [Iv. 33.]
The Virgin and Child within a gothic niche with triple
canopy, between two saints, full length, holding indistinct
emblems.
• SIG' • SIMONIS * • ^1 • ELIENSIS.
COUNTERSEAL OF SiMON DE MONTACUTE (?).
1505. Sulph. cast, tinted green. 2^ x i^^ in, [xliii. 37.]
Pointed oval : within a double gothic niche, richly carved
and traced, with elaborate canopy and tabernacle work at
the sides, two saints, with their customary emblems : SS. Peter
and EtheJdreda. In base, under a carved arch, a bishop
praying has been broken off", only part of the pastoral staff
remaining.
SIMONIS ■ HlC ■ PROtNl ■ PRE)C€3 ■ AVDIT€ ■ PATRO. I.
SnaON LANQHAH.
1506. [A.D. 1362.] Sulph. cast 2| X i| in. [Iv. 34.]
Pointed oval : within a double gothic niche, carved and
traced, with canopy and tabernacle work, not unlike that in
FXCLESIASTlCAl-— ELY.
217
the preceding seal, but larger, SS. Peter and Ethcldrcda, full-
lenglh. with their customary emblems. In base, unJcr an
arcli. a Hi^hu]), halMcngth, with milrc and piutoral sinfT Over
the canopy a small niche containing the bu&t of a female, full-
**"■ 8IMON I RCCC8
See Ho. 1505.
THOMAS DE INSULA, <il. DB LISLE. A.D. 1345-I361.
1507. Sutph. cast. 2} X 1 J in. [Iv. 35.]
Pointed oval : under a trii>Ic canopy enclosing a niche in
which is the Annunci»tian, three saints full-length, (1) an
archbishop with mitre and crozicr, bctw. (2) Elhcldrcdii and
(3) uncertain, perhaps Peter. In base, a bishop with mitre and
pastoral staff, Icnteling to the r., bctw. two slipped flowers ; at
the itides, two shields uf arms ; /., a chevron betw. three slipped
trefoils, I.S'.sui-A ; r., Skk OK Ei.V, defaced
S' ■ FRXlS ■ THO €1 ■ (SftA ■ CPI ■ €LIEN8
Bishop de Insula was formerly n preaching Frtar.
SECOND SEAL.
1608. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3f X 3 m.
llv. 36.1
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, in an elaborate
golhic niche, lilting up the r. h. in benediction. In the 1, h. a
pstoral stair In the architecture are disposed eight half-
length figures of saints, including an archbishop, a Iting,
two fem.iles, eh\. holding various emblems. On the 1, side a
shield of arms: IxstJLA, ».« described in the preceding seal,
with an annulet or other indistinct charge for difTercncc ; the
corresponding shield on tlie r. side is wanting.
SIQILL HOM6 ' D€l ' ORA - €P . . . . . .
JOHN FORDHAM. A.D. 1388-1425.
1609. [.vi>. 1403-1404.] Red: fine, but imperfect, ijiu,
[xl. taj
Within 3 richly cuspcd border a shield of arms: diapered
with flower*, a chevron tliapered betw, three crosses patoncc,
FoKHIIAM. In the fn;KI, round the shield, a number of
crowns en corden, in allusion to the charges of the shield of
arms of the SeK OF EuV.
• GRACIA
2l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1510. [a.d. 1407.] Red : fine, but imperfect [Harl ch.
43 H. 8.]
s
■ 1511. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 118.]
PHILIP MOROAH. A.D. 1426-1435.
Signet.
1512. [a.d. 1429.] Red : indistinct 4 in. [Harl. ch. 43
H.9.]
, A pelican in piety, a charge in the arms of a family of
Morgan.
fJCT . .G*CE ....
Cabled borders.
THOMAS BOUBCHIER. A.D. 1443-1454.
1513. Sulph. cast 3 x 2 in. [Iv. 37.]
Pointed oval : in a double niche, with heavy canopy, two
saints, an archbishop and a king, full-length. In base, under
an arch, the Bishop, with pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer,
betw. two shields of arms : /, See of Ely ; r., quarterly, i , 4,
a cross engrailed betw, four water-bougets ; 2, 3, biilett^, a
fesse, BOURCHIER.
S A - EPISCOPl.
JAMES STANLEY. A.D. 1506-1515.
1614. Sulph. cast 3 X 2 in. [1v. 38.]
Pointed ov^l : in a canopied niche, with late style of taber-
nacle work at the sides, and with the Virgin and Child in
tlie canopy, St. Etheldreda with crown, pastoral staff held
obliquely In r, h., and book. In base, under the carved string-
course of the niche, a shield of arms : an eagle with wings
expanded, Stanley.
VM ■ lACOBI • STAN [PE]RMISSI0[NE]
THOMAS GOODRICH.* A.D. 1534-1554.
1515. Cast in red composition, from an imperfect im-
pression. 2-^ X H in. [xlviii. 3.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, with mitre and
pastoral staff, under a late gothic canopy. In base, a shield
of arms : a cross sarcellfee.
« S- THOME M1SERACI0NE . DIVINA EN ■ ePi' +
* It is very doubtful if this seal is to be assigned to Bishop Goodrich.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— ELY.
210
NICHOLAS FELTON. A.D. 1619-1G2&
1616. Sulph. casts, from an tmpcrrc9t imprcsaion. 3i X 2^ In.
(Iv. 59. 4al
0. Pointed oval : St Peter, futl-lcngth. with nimbus, keys,
and book. In base, a shield of anns: per pnle, (IVt-, SKfr^ OK
Elv ; lifi., two lions passsnt in pale, Fiilton. The inscrip-
tion (ef. 2 Cor. i. IZ).
NON : CARNALIA . 8ED : IN ; DEO : P0TENT1A,
Is contained in an inner border.
8ia OLA) • FEL SIS.
B. A small oval countcr^itl. 1 x j in. A shield of arnix,
the ffh>. Beaded border.
FRANCIS WHITE. A.D. 163I-1638.
1517. Sulph. cast 3-; X -'. '"■ [Iv. 41. 42.]
V). Pointed oval : an oiiwiiicnially car\'ed shtcltl of arms.
SkK ok Ei.V. Overhend, a winged seraph in clouds. In base,
a carved shield of arms : a chevron bctw. three boars' heads
wupcd, WiiiTi;.
*SIQtULVM * FRANCISCI * WHITE «k EPISCOPI * ELIENSIS * *
B. A small ova! countcrscal. j- X 4 '"' A cirvcd >hicld
of arms : [jcr pale, d^x., Si:E OF Elv ; sin., WlllTE, as on the
MATTHEW WREN. A.D. 1638-1667.
1818. Sniph, casts. 2 J X 2 in. [Iv. 43. 44.]
O, Pointed oval : four shieliU of arm>, in cross; over the
upi>er shield u sniiiU cross patlcc. 1 , SEE OF liLV ; 2. See OF
Not<wlcH ; 3, StE OK Hei<ef<jkD ; 4. a cbc\'ron bctw. three
lions' heads erased, on a chief three cnxsslctx, Wken. Bishop
Wren successively held the alxjve Sees,
* SIQILL ; MATTH : WREN EPISCOPI ELIENSIS.
K. A smaller (minted oval oountcrseal. j X j in. A
carved sliield of anns : dor., Se^ OF Elv ; sia., WkEN, as on
the oiv. Car\-cd borders.
OFFICIALTY.
ISIO. [I4tli cent.] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect im-
(ife»»i«n, 2'. X ij in. [Iv. 23,]
Pointed oval : in a double niche, canopied. St Peier if)
220 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
holding a key, (?) and St. Etheldreda (?) with crown and pas-
toral staff. In base, under an arch, an ecclesiastic knceliny.
FFieiALITATI^ : ELIENSIS-
Seal for Wills.
1620. [Late l6th cent] Sulph. cast p^ X 2. [Iv. 47.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity, on a carved throne of late
architectural design.
« SIQtLLVM » EOCLESIAE » ELIENSIS ft AD « TESTAMENTA "«
VICAR-GENERAL .
JAMES JOHNSON, LL-D., Chancellor of Ely, and
Master ad Facultates. A.D. 1708-1727 ?
1621. Red, covered with paper before impression. 2^ X 2^ in.
[xl. 12.]
Oval : Justice, with sword and balance, on a pedestal
ornamented in front with a carved shield of arms. See of
Elv. At the feet an ornamental escutcheon of arms : a
fesse embattled counter-embattled betw. three lions' heads
erased, those in chief encountered, JoHNSON, [See Add. MS.
5808, f. 220.)
[«SIQILLVM VICARIIl QENERALI5 REVERENDI PATRIS
EPISCOPI ELIENSIS.
1622. Sulph. cast, from a proof impression, or from the
matrix. [Iv. 48.]
CHAPTER.
1523. [13th cent.] Sulph. casts. 3| in. [xliii. 39, 4a]
0. In a shrine of three niches, richly worked, with ciinopy
and tabernacle work at the sides, St. Etheldreda, full-length,
crowned, with pastoral staff of an abbess and an open book,
betw. her two husbands (i) Tonbcrht, on the 1. h., a youth
holding a falcon, rising on the wrist, by the jesses, and (2)
Ecgfrid, King of the Northumbrians, with crown and sceptre
on the r. h. The base of the niches is furnished with an
ECCI.ESIASTirAL.— KLV.
331
arotding of nnrrow trcfoilcd arches. In the field, over the
cano]))', two angels descending from heaven, swinging censers.
: SIOILLVM : CAPITVLI : 6CCl-l€ : SCC ■- eTHeLDREDe DC €LT.
U. In a shrine t>( three niches resembling those of the cM'.
St. Peter, fuU-lcni^lh. with nimbus nnd keys and book, bctw.
a bi»ho[>, with {>.<^tora) stafT and book, and St. Klheldrcda,
crcm-ticd, with sceptre and book. In base, under an arch with
arcading at the sides, a boat, riding on waves; in it five
persons.
! S" SCl : P6TRI ; €T SCe : €TH€LDRID€ : VIRGINI8 : CT
RCQIN€.
1524. Red : 6nc impression of tlic eln\ only. (xlv. &]
yt/Mt/a MoHumenta, vol. i. pi. 5 ;— DugdalCt Mon. AngU vol. I. pi. 6 i
— t«r Add. MS. 3i.o>6, fF. 16, 17-
Perfect impressions of this seal had the following rhyming
distich on the edge : —
PCTRVS : CT * ELOR€0A : MOLLI3 : SVB : • TEOMINE : C€R€ :
CLY ■- S * eCR€TA : C€LAR£ : 8IMVL : A STATV6RC :
The four fleurs-de-lis in this legend marked the places for
attaching the appending cords,
DEAN AND CHAFTER.
1526. [A.D. 1S22.J Dark green: indistinct and injured by
pressure. %\ in, [xxxvi. 186.)
(). The Trinity, on a carved and canopied throne, of the
style of the middle of the i6lh century.
8I0ILLVM ' DECANI • ET ■ CAPtTLI - ECCLESIE • SANTE ■
TRINITATIS ELIEN.
B. Henry VIII. on a carved and canopied throne. In
base, a »l)ield of arms : Sek OF El.V.
OEVS ■ IVOICrUM - TVVM REQI OA ■ ET ■ IV8TIC1AM ■ FtLlO
ReGI8_/.w;i„ Ixxi. 1.
1526. Dark green : somewhat indistinct in places, [xxxix.
38.]
Sa Add. MS. >l;056, if. 18, 19, Utr line drawings Irom praoT-im-
pressions.
AUDITOR OP THE CATHEDRAL (P)
1627. [t4thcent.] Sulph. cast. 3 x \\'\n. [Iv. 24.]
Pointed oval : in the upper jrart of a gothic edifice, the
Virgin and Child ; below, an angel with niinbu.s holding an
222 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
even balance. In base, under a trefoiled arch, an ecclesiastic,
kneeling in profile to the L, between two shields of arms
with indistinct charges ; that on the !. apparently a lion
rampant.
8' TOCAPI 8 D'TI TVRTELLI CA CAPLLI
AVD . . . CAft.
The letters A R in the last word arc conjoined. Apparently
the seal of a foreign ecclesiastic.
ARCHDEACON OF ELY.
ROBERT TINLBY. AD. 1600-1616.
1528. Sulph. cast 2^ X H in. [Iv. 46.]
Oval : in the upper part, a dexter hand and vested arm
issuing from clouds on the r. h. side of the field and grasping
a branch of myrtle, fructed. Across the field, a label bearing
the inscription : —
UT IN DIE NOVISSIMO.
—Cf. Joh. vi. 40, etc.
In base, a shield of arms : a lion's head erased, bctw. three
crescents.
» SIQILLVM * ROBERTI *TINLEY * ARCHIDIAC : ELIENSIS *
Beaded borders.
Consistory Court of tfie A rchdeacon.
1629. [14th cent] Sulph. cast ij X i-i- in. [Iv. 45.]
Pointed oval : St. Etheldreda, full-length, in a gothic niche,
with book and pastoral staff. In the field, the letter M. In
base, under a trefoiled arch, an official kneeling in prayer in
profile to the L
S' CONSI8TORII [ARCHIDIAJCONI €LY€N[SI5:
RURAL DEANERIES.
CAMBRISQE.
1630. [ad. 1383.] Greenish-brown: imperfect i-J x 1 in.
[Harl. ch. 83 A. 40,]
Pointed oval ; a Rural Dean, on a throne-like chair, in
ECCLESIASTICAL.— EXETER. 223
profile to the I., turning over a. book on a lectern. Overhead,
in the field, an estoilc of six points.
S' DECANATVS m *• CA QIC.
PETER, Rural Dean of Cambridge, or
Seal of the Bishop's Official.
'1531. [a.D, 1253.] Dark green: chipped. i X ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 84 F. 45.]
Pointed oval : a bird with a branch in its beak, to the r.
In the field, a crescent.
SINNVM lOHANNrS 4
SUDBDRY.
1632. [13th cent.] Red; recent impression from brass
matrix, i-,^ x ■;■ in. [x.x.w. 44,]
Pointed oval : the head of an ecclesiastic, couped obliquely,
in profile to the r. ; above, a dexter hand of blessing.
S' DECANATI DE SSVBYBI.
1533. Red : recent impression. [SIo. ch. xxxiv. 79 L,]
1534. Another. [Slo. ch. xxxiv. 79 M.]
BISHOPS OF EXETER.
WILLIAM WARELWAST. A.D. uo;-li36.
1535. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 24 x l^ In.
[D.C., D, 3.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, with flat mitre, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff.
«• SIQtLLVM ' WILL€LMI - CX0NIEN8 OPI.
ROBERT CHICHESTER. A.D, 1138-1155.
1636. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression ; edge
chipped 3 X li in. [D.C., D. 17.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, with a round nimbus-
like cap, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pastoral staff.
IGILLVM OBEBTI ONICNSIS EPlSCOPt.
224 CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
ROBERT WARELWAST. A.D. 1155-1160.
1537. Sulph. cast. 34- X 2^ in. [liv. 27].
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. The footboard is
decorated with arches.
« ROBCRTVS - DEI - QRAmiA • EXONrCNSIS ■ CPC.
1538. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 24- X 2 in.
[liv. 28.]
Pointed oval. Similar in design to No. 1537, but from a
different matrix.
Legend wanting.
BARTHOLOMEW. A.D. 1162-11S4.
1539. Creamy white : fine impression ; edge chipped.
3 X li in. [Add. oh. 19,605.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r, h.
in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral staff.
SIQIUCV BARTHOL • OEI QRA €XONI€NS ■ CPI
R. A small oval counterseal. i X 4- 'i^- Impression of an
ancient gem : two figures, standing face to face, on an
estrade, perhaps Thetis and Achilles. The mark of the
handle is impressed on the wax.
» CR€D€ ■ DV0BV8 ■
1540. Sulph. cast, from an impression chipped at the edges,
resembling the preceding seal. [D.C., D. 29.]
JOHN FITZIiTTEB. A.D. 1 186-1 191.
1541. Sulph. cast. 34- X 2 in. [liv. 29.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a platform, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff.
*SIQILLVM ■ lOHANNrs ■ DEI ■ GRA . . A ■ CXONIENSIS- CPISCOPI
1542. Another: imperfect [D.C., D. 31.]
«< 8IGILLVM ■ lOHANNtS - DC1 ■ GRA EX €NS1S '
6PISC0PI.
1543. Sulph. cast. 24^ x 14 in. [D.C, D. 35.]
Pointed oval: resembles No. 1541, but from a different
matrix. The Bishop stands on a square footboard.
. . . IGILLVM ■ lOHANNlS DCI QRACIA |ONI€NSIS €P1 . . .
The letters N N of/o/tattm's, and SS oi Exonietisis, are reversed.
ECCLESIASTICAL. — ^EXETER.
S3S
1844. Sulph. cast. 2 x ij- tn. [D.C. D. j&J
rointcd oval: the Bishop, as in No. 1541,011 a pedestal.
From a different matrix.
• 9IQILLVM ■ lOHANNIB ' DEI ' QRACIA ' EXONIENSIS ' EPISCOPI.
SIMON OP APULIA. .\.D. 1214-1223.
1545. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 54 X Zi-In.
fD.C. D. 28.] •
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stafT.
8I0ILL' M . . IS . OCi OR CXtOlNieNS
. . PI8C0P
1546. Stilph. cast H x J in. [liv. 30.]
Oval : in a canopied niche, St. Nicholas, with mitre and
pastfKal staET, raisin^^ up three children from a vat.
In base, under an arch, an ecclesiastic, half-length, to the
L, in prayer.
SIQILL'V SIMONIS DC LAPtLC.
WILUAM BREWER. A.D. 1224-1244.
1547. Sulph. cast», from an imperfect impression. 3 x I{Jn.
lliv. 31. 32]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a ]>astoral staff In the field on the
I. h. side, the letters w. II. The fieltl also contains several
groups of small spots arranged in threes.
StOILLV ■ WILL a ' fiPISCOPI •.
R. A smaller pointed oval counlcrscal. 21 X 1+ in. Im-
perfect. The Virgin and Child enthroned. In base, under
an arch, tlie bi.'ihop adoring them.
AVe ■ MARIA ■ Q A ■ DNS ■ T€CVM.
1548. [a.d. 1236.] Dark green: only a fragment of the
centre. [Add. ch, 13.970.]
The ^rc of the Bishop is alone discernible on tJiis frag-
ment.
WALTER BR0N3C0HB. A.a llsS-lsSa
1540. Sulph. cast, from an Imperfect impression. 3 x if in,
[liv. 33. S4-]
p. Pointed oval: the Bishop, fuU-lcngth, on a carved platform,
Q
CATALOGUE OF SEAIA
lining lip the r, li. in benediction, in the U h. a pastoral slafT.
On the 1.. St. Peter, half-length, with keys, issuing from the
side of tile Rcld ; on the r., St. Paul with sword. In base,
under a carved arch, a device now destroyed.
. . . ALTCR €1 . . . . ACI* : € €PISC0PV8-
R. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i|x ij in. On a
corbel, a saint, full-length, holding in the r. h. an indistinct
object.
SINGN V8 VOCAT LVS O.
PETER WYVILLE. a.D. 1280-1291.
1550. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3I X 2 in.
[liv. 35 ]
Pointed oval : the HLsliop, seated, lifting up the r, h, in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. The throne is enriched
with an elegant canopy and carved panels. In the field, a
kcj", emblem of St. Peter, on each side.
PCTRVS : Dei : OR CN8IS : CPI5COPV3.
THOMAS BUTTON. A,D. 1292-1307.
1661. [A.D. 1293.] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression.
2J X I ( in. [liv. 36.)
Pointed oval : the BJsliop, full-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I li. ii pastoral .staff In the field, the
keys «f St. Peter and the saltire cross of Sl Andrew.
. . . HOMA ACIA - ex SIS CPISCOP".
1S62. [a.U. 130O13 Bronzc-grcen : very imperfect and
Injured by pressure. [Add. ch. I3.9'3-]
1553. [a.D. 1305-1307.] Dark green : imperfect. [Add.
ch. 27,579.]
WALTER STAPLETON. a.D. 1308-I32a
1564. Sulph. casts. 3X Ij in, [liv. 37, 38.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a carved
corbel, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff. Above, an early trcfoiled canopy. In the field, the
letters W. II. Field hatched with cross lines. Edge
engrailed.
WALTCftVS : DCI t QRACIA : eXONieNSIS : C^S.
H. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. 2^x14 in. The
Virgin and Child, full-length, on a platform, under a carved
ECCLESIASTICAL. — BXETER.
M7
canoi)y ; bctw. two .irms, issuing from llic sides of the field
and holding respectively the keys of St. Peter on the 1. and
the sword of St Paul on the r. r ield hatched with cross lines.
Edge engrailed. In base, under an arch, the Bishop, kneeling
in prayer to the r.
WALTCRI : S<ONA : QVEM : SIQN€T : VIRGO : BCNIQNA.
1555. [a.d. 1325.] Dark green: upper part broken off and
edge chipped ; originally a Rnc impression, of cMr. only. [Add.
ch. 27.58+1
1656. [a.d. 1325.] Dark green: cracked in the upper part ;
fine impression, [Add. ch. 27,587.]
JOHN ORANDISON. A.D. 1327-1369^
1667. [A.n. 1337.] Ilright red ; embedded In a boat-shaped
mass of fine uncoloured wax ; in good preservation. 2j x I J in.
[Add-ch. iSA$l-]
Pointed oval : within a trefoited niche, the Bishop, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stafT ; seated
on a throne, the sides of which terminate in lions. In the
field, the emblems of SS. Peter and Paul. In base, a shield
of arms: paty of six on a bend, three eaglets, Grandison,
with the name de qrandisOno above it.
8' lOH IS a DEI S GRA » €Tl a exONICNSIS.
1668. Sulph. cast. [liv. 391.J
1669. Sulph. cast, from another impression. [D.C., F. 65.]
SMALLER SEAL.
1660. Cast in red composition. 2iX t| in. [xliiL 15.]
Pointed ov-il : pcrhajTS a countcrseal. The Virgin and
child, betw. SS. Peter and Paul, each with emblems, and each
beneatli an arched gothic canopy with ornamental finials.
Above, an cstoile betw. two birds reguardanL in base, under
an arch, the bishop, kneeling to the l. betw. two shields
of arms, each with same chfttges : paly of six, a bend,
Gkanijison.
■■i tv + faveas * annts * patrvm * prcc6 » virqo ♦
lOHANNlS.
1561. [K.O. 1334.] Green; fine, but imperfect. (L. F. C,
iv. 1.]
1662. [a.d. 1357] Dark green: fine impression, pointi
chipped uff [Add ch. 27.594.J
238
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
THOMAS BRENTINOHAM. A.D. 1370-13^
1563. Sulph. ca&t. 2{ X U <"- [liv. 4CX]
Pointed oval : in a carved gothic compartment, with rich
canopy enclosing the Virgin and Child, .ind labemadc work
at the sides, St. Fctcr, seated, with trij^lc crown and key. lifting
up the r. h. in benediction. In base, in an arched niche, the
Bishop with pastoral slaflT, kneeling. On cacli side, a shield
of arms; a fessc embattled counter-embattled betw. three
Catharine wheels. BuKNTlSCHAM.
•< SIOILLU - THOME : DEt : QRA « w. CIA : EXOR : E'PI : m
SEA I AD CAUSAS.
1564. [A.D. 1370.] SuIrK cast, from an imperfect impression.
2i X 1^ m. [liv. 41.]
Pointed oval : SS, Peter and Paul, full-length, with emblems,
in niches with elaborate gothic tracery and canopies. In banc,
a sllicid of arms : DliKNTINXlIAM, as in No. 1563.
CMC : EXON : EPi : AD : CAUSAS :-
EDMUND STAFFORD. .\.D. 1395-1419^
1S65. Sulph. cast. 3 X 1 i in. [liv. 43.]
Pointed oval : in a carved and canopied gothic compartment
St. Peter, .seated, with triple crown and key.<, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction. Edge of the field engrailed. In ba:<e, in
a niche, the IHshop. with pastoral slalt, kneeling, betw. two
shields of arms : /,, two keys in saltire, in base an indistinct
charge, SEE of Exeter ; r., a chevron within a bordurc
bcranHJe. Staffokd.
& : (SOMUNOI : ^TAFFGRO : DEI : GRA : QEXONIEN : (SPI : "^
EDMUND LACY. A.D. 1420-1455.
1566. Sulph. cast, imperfect at the lower point. 3 x 1^ in.
Piv. 43]
Pointed oval : SS. Peter and Paul, seated, in canopied niches^
In base, in a niche, the Bishop, three-quarters* length, in
prayer, betw. two shields of arms ; /,, quarterly. 1, 4, Fkance.
(three fleurs-de-lis) ; 2, 3. Encland ; r., per pale. i/cj-.. two keys
and a sword in saltire, See of E.VETEK ; sin. three shovellers'
heads erased, LacV.
SIOILLO : EDMUNDI -. DEI - GRACIA : EXCNIEN': ePI.
ECCLESIAST!(:A!_— EXETER.
329
JOHN BOTHE, al. BOOTHS. A.D. 1465-1478.
tB67. Sulpli. cast, from an imperfccl impression. 34 X Jl in.
when perfect, ^liv. 44.]
Pointed oval : a triple golliic compartment in two stage's
elaborately canopied, and with tabcniacle work at the sides.
In the upper st.igc, the Trinity bctw. the Vitgin and Child, and
St Catharine with sword and wheel ; in the lower sLage, St.
Peter with triple crown, crozicr, and ke>'s, betw. an .Archbishop
with crozicr and mitre, and a Queen with sword and (?) cup.
In base, the Bishop with pastoral staflj betw. two shields of
arms : L, a sword in pale, [x>int towards the chief, surmounted
bv two keys in saltirc, wards towards the chief, Skk rji-'
EXKTKR ; r., three boars' heads erased erected, over all «
label of as many points, BooTHE.
8IG1LLUM - I0HANN1S - DEI ORACIA - EXONIENSIS ■ EPr.«
RICHARD REDMAN. A.D. 1496-1501.
1566. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. About
3iX2iii. [Iiv.45.]
Pointed oval : in a triple gothic compartment elaborately
canopied. St, Peter, betw. St. Paul on the /. and a female
saint on the r.. bearing a palm branch, all full-length. In base,
the Bishop, bctw. two shields of arms : /., t«'o keys and a
sword in saltire. for SEE OF EXETER ; r„ three cushions
tassellcd. RtDMAX.
S ■ RICAROI ORACIA EPISCOPI "
OFFICIAL OF THE BISHOP.
1669. Sulph. cast. \\ X \\ in. ^vi. 22.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, half-length, with mitre and
pastoral staff; under a gothic canopy. In base, an ecclesiastic
reading at a Icctcm.
8' OFFICtALIS ' e>l ' exONICNS'.
Prolmle Sea/ of the Offtciai.
1570. [A.D. 1437.J Red: fragincnl. [.Add. ch. 35,913,]
Pointed oval : in a niche a saint seated. In base, under an
arch, an ecclesiastic praying.
Legend destroyed.
330
CATALOGUE OF SEAtS.
OFFICE OF THE OFFICIAL PRINCIPAL OK THE
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.
RICHARD TOLLET, LL.D.,
Viair-Grneral iH SpiritaaU,
167L [a.D. 1527.] Red : fragmenUr}-. About z| in. [Harl.
ch. 86 G. 17.]
Pointed oval: a defaced figure, probably St Peter, beneath
a gothtc canopy with tabernacle work at the sides. In base,
under an arch, an ecclesiastic praying.
8l<3
EPI SIS : «<
LA TER SEAL.
1&7&. [a.d. 1547.] Red: imperfect, and very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 84 F. 33.]
Pointed oval : St Peter .standing on an uncertain object.
M EPISCOPI
CHAPTER.
FIRST SEAL.
1573. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. About
2^ in. when perfect, [Ivi, 16,]
A chtirch with pent-roof ornamented with central flcur-dc-
lis, crosses at the gables, pinnacles, an arched clerestory, a
doorway with ornamental meialwork hinges, and two quatrc-
foilcd windows.
*3IG AL€
The matrix of this seal was probably of the close of the
1 1 th century.
SECOND SEAL.
1674. Sulpli. cast, from an imperfect impression. 2j in.
[liv. .5.]
Upon a plinth of four tiers of masonry, a building with an
arcade of three roiimi-hcaded arches, pointed roof sunnountcd
by A fleur-de-lis, and two pinnacles at the sides with pent-roof
topi)ed with a knob.
1811
ECCLESIASTICAt..— liXKTER-
931
Thi matrix of Uiis sea] was probably of the close of the
1 1 th century.
1676. [a.D. 1 185-1191.] Ditrk f;recn : edge chipped ; app.
by woven cords of green thread. [Add. ch. 37.S2&J
• SIQIL DEO .N. . .
T///RD SEAL
1676. [A-D. 1194-12061] Red: recent impression, face
darkened. \i in. [Add. ch. 19.063.]
Front of the Cathedral with three pinnacled towers, porch,
and other detail!^
• SIGILLVM CAPL-I 3 ri PETRI EXONIE.
The S resembles a reversed Z ; the G and C arc square
foiTOS.
1577. Another impression. [Add. ch. 19,064.]
1678. Sulph. casts, from an imperfect imprcssioa [llv.
lft2a]
0. From the same matrix as Ka 1576, with alteration of
the legend.
* SIQtLI RI APL-I EXONIEN8IS ECQL'E
The G is a square form.
R. Oval, with pointed top. ijx i in.
A ship on waves, with mast beanng the head of St. Peter.
O PCTRI ' NAVICL'AM • DICIM' - ECCLESIAM.
The rtv. or counterscal is probably not so ancient a^ the
LA TER SEAL.
1679. [A.D. 1337.1 Bright red : embedded in a bo«t-
shapcd mass of uncoloured wax. 3-3 x 2 in. [Add. ch. 15453.]
Pointed oval : St. Peler, seated on a finely carved throne
with ornamental dais, under a tfcfoilcd gotnic canopy, and
clad in embroidered vestments, in the r. h. a model of achurch,
in the 1. h. two keys.
8IQILLVM :£CCL€8t€ : BCATl : P€TRl ;■ CXONIC
1580. Sulph. cast. [liv. 17.]
16BL Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression, [xlvil
243.}
1583. Another, from the same impression as Na 1581.
[D.C..E. 13.J
232
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SEAL AD CAl/SAS.
1683. [13th cent] SulpKcasL 2i X i| in. [liv. 21.3
Pointed ovat : the Cathedral, with three jHnnacIes, and
standing on waves.
ftS- DECANI • ET - CAPL'I - EXONICNS' • AD : CAVISIAS.
DEAN&
JOHN, Chaplain of Exeter, sometime Dean, ob. A.D. 1274.
16B4. Sulph. cast i{ x 1 in. [liv. 23.]
Pointed oval : on a. platronn St. John the Baptist, with
the Agnus Dei on a plaque, in the Geld a crescent and
cstoile.
AS' lOHANNIS CAPELLANI DE EXON*.
PATRICK
1686. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect im-
pression. 2i X U i"- [liv. 18.]
Pointed oval: SS. Peter and Pmil, in a carved comi^rtmcnt
with gothic canopic<i. In base, the Dean kneeling betw. two
shields of arms : /., SEE OF EXETER ; r., a stag's head cabosscd,
with a long cross between the antlers.
K SIQILLUM PATRICIJ
»^ DECANI ■ ECOL-IE'
CATH'tS - EX5 «
ARCHDEACON.
THOMAS DE MASSYNGTON.
1886. [a.d. 1337.] llright red : iin!)i.d<lLd in a boat-shaped
mass of iincolourcd wax. 2i x i;- in. [.'Xdd. ch. 15,453.]
Pointed oval ; within a richly carved niche with pinnacled
canopy, the Virgin and Child, crowned, seated. Below, in
three niches of similar design, an Archbishop with crozicr, full-
length, betw. St. Peter on the I. and St. Paul on the r. with
emblem.*. Beneath, the Archdeacon kneeling, to the r. ; under
an arch in front of him the initial letter T.
S' THOM£ : DE : MAS3INQT0NE : ARCHIDIACONI : EXONIE.
ECCLESIASTICAL. — EXETER.
333
, In the upper part, betw. the pinnacles the letters, P T M P,
perhaps in reference to the name of the Archdeacon and the
two saints.
Offidat of the A rtkdeaeon.
1587. [a.I>. 12^.] Dark grc«n: chipped, ({Xl-t in.
[Add. ch. 27,523.]
Pointed oval : tlie Cathedral with three pointed towers, that
in the centre topped with a cross, those at the sides with flags.
In the doorway an official full-length ; in a trefoiled opening
o\'cr the doorway a head.
.... OFFICIAL ONI eXON'.
1688. [A.D. 1267.] Another: imperfect; attached to the
same deed as No. 1587. (Add. ch. 27,523.]
8' OFFICIAL' ARCHtDIACIONtl
Later Seat.
1589. [A.D. 1337.] Bright red: embedded in a boat-
shaped mass of uncolourcd wax. 1 i x 1 in. [Add. ch, 1 5^453.]
Pointed oval : resembles in many rcspecf* No. 1587. In
the trefoilcd opening, a bust full-faced. Back-ground of the
niche and trefoil hatched.
6" OFFICAL' ARCHIOIACONI €X0NI6.
Amtker Seal.
1590. Ia.D. 1367.] Green: edge indistincL [Harl. ch.
44H. 51.]
Pointed oval: a eopy of Na 1589, with addition of an
cstoile on each side of the head of the figure.
Legend wanting.
PRECENTOR.
WILUAM DE PUNTINGDON. £. A.U. 1302.
1591. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression, if x i j- in.
[Ivi. 24.J
Pointed oval : under a car\'cd canopy, the Annunciation,
with the emblems of SS. Peter and Paul introduced. Below,
under a trefoilcd arch, a defaced figure of the Precentor.
8' WILLI • DC - PVNTINO CNTORIS - CXONI . . .
234
CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
CANON.
RICHARD DE CAHPBDEH.
1692. [13th cent] Sulph. cast, i; x li in. [liv. 25.]
Pointed oval : in a carved nnd canopied niche, two saints,
crowned, holding books. At the feet of the t. h. figure, an
animal's head. In the canopy, two heads of ecclesiastics. In
base, under a trefoited arch, the Canon kneeling in prayer, to
the r.
8'. R'. \y. CAMP€OeN ■ CANON • EXOIT-
VICARS-CHORAU
X893. [ijth cent] Sulph, casL 2i x 24 in. [Ixi. 87.]
Pointed oval : in a niche with carved canopy of late work-
manship, our Lord wilh a long cross walking on the waves,
raising up St. Peter half inamersed in the water. At the 1. h.
side is the stem of a vessel. In the field, a wavy label in-
scribed with the words — QUARE ■ DUBITASTt. — {Matt. xiv. 3 1.)
In base, under a four-centred arch a group of the heads of
the vicars-choral, to the r., one vicar-choral in front half>
length, praying.
8- -. COE : CU8T0D1S : K i COLLEGII : VJCARIOf} : OE : CHORO i
ECCL'IE : CATHEDRALIS : EXQNIE :
ARCHDEACON OF TOTNES.
WILLIAM WAGOTT. A.D. 1479-1490.
1594. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 2-p^ X l^i^
in. [Uii. IS]
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with canopy containing the
Trinity in a smaller niche, the Virgin and Child, betw. two
smaller side niches, also with canopies, containing SS.
Stephen (?) and Paul (?). In base, in an arched niche, the
Archdeacon kneeling in prayer, to the r.
8iaiLUU : OFF' WILL'I WAQA .
ARCHIOIACONI : TOrTOlJ.
330
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1696. [A.D. 1641.] Red: only a small rragmcnt of the
upper part. [Add. ch. 1363.]
0. As above ; only the head of our Lord, with radiant
nimbus, and over it an inscribed scroll remain.
810
8TRI*.
BISHOPS OF HEREFORD.
aiLBERT FOLIOT. A.D. 1148-1163.
1699. White : sofl and friable ; an indistinct imprcSKion, .
with edge chipped and t])c sides broken. J X 2^ in. [Add.
cli. 19.587]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, viilh stringed mitre,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1, h. a pastoral ^tafT
TVS ■ Oei ■ QRA • HCR€FORO€N ....
ROBERT FOLIOT. A.D. 1 174-1 1861
1600. [About A.I). 1173-11S0.] White : the edges chipped,
and the I. h. side and top broken off. About 2| in, when
perfect. [Add. ch. 19,585.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop; full-length. lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
CRTVS - DC
B. Oval counterte»t l X | In, : impression of an antique
gem, probably from the Bishop's ring. A lion chasing a stag
under a tree to the r.
.... GILLVM : ROBERTr
WILLIAM DE VERE. A.D. II8&-II99.
1601. Cast, in a green composition. 3I x 3 in. [xliii.
54. SS.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishopv full-length, on a corbel or
platform, with, stringed mitre and fringed maniple, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral htak.
» S1QIULVM WILLCLMI - D€l - QMA H&ReFORD£NSI8.
€PISCOPI.
B. Small countcrscal, 1 j in. : impression of an antique gem.
probably from the Bishop's ring. A sow with two "young
pigs, to the r., on an estrade.
* WILLI Oe ' VCRCIO ■ secRCTT.
GILES DE BRAOSG. A.D. I30O-I3I5.
1603. Siilph. casts, from a dii]>|>etl trnprcssion. 3 X ij in.
Pv.63.6}.]
0. Pointed oval ; the Bishop, full-length, on a eorbel, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
• 810 HCREFORDEMSIS : CPISCOPI.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. ij x I in. An
ccclcsiaittic, full-length, on a corbel, holding a buok.
* SCCRCTVM - CQIDII • OC
HUGH POUOT. A.D. 1219-1234.
1603. Sulph. casts, from an imperfect impression. 2j x ittn.
(Iv. 64. 65.]
0, Fmnted oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the
r. K in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. The field
replenished with crescents of large and small size, and
with estoilcs.
VQO .... OLIO FORDCNSIS : CPISCOPVS.
R. A smaller pointed oval cotintcrscal, 2', X i^ in. On a
carved corbel St. /Eihcll»crt, full-length, crowned, holding in
the r. h. over his shoulder a sceptre fleur-dc-liz^.
8ANCTV8 ■ ATH€L6€R (REJX
RALPH DE MAIDSTOHE.
MARTIR.
A.D. 1234-12391
1604. Casts, in light brown composition. 2^ x !{■ in.
Ixliii. S9, 6ol]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a carved corbel,
lifting uj> the r, h. in benediction, in the I. h. a p.istora! -staff.
The back-ground finely diapered. In the field on each side,
a small niche containing a head. pcrhai>s of the Virgin or
SL jEthclbcrt.
^^ RADVLFVS < 0€( i ORACIA ROCNSIS
COPiSCOPVS.
K. A smaller pmnted oval countcrseal. 1} X t in. Be-
neath a trefoilcd canopy, the Viryin and Child. In base,
under a trefoilcd arch, the Bishop praying, to the L
AV€ • MARIA ■ GRA PL€NA - DOMINVS TCCVM.
«38
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
THOMAS CANTILUPE.
A.D. 1275-1282.
3 X Hin.
1606. Sulph. cast, from a chipped impression.
[Iv. 66.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, rull-lcngth, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. » pastoral staff. In the field on each
side, three fleur»-de-lis in allusion to the nnnorial charges of
Cantilupe, vik. three leopards' faces reversed jessanls-de-h's.
The feet of the HUhop rest on a wolf couchant, enraged, in
allusion to the name of^ Cantilu rE.
.... 0MA8 : DCI r.G^A : HCREFOROCNSIS : E(%.
RICHARD SWINFIELD. A.D. 1283-1317.
1606. Sulph. casts. 3 X H >"• ['v. 67. 68.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a carved corbel,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stafif.
R1CARDVS : DCI : QRA : £T>3 ; HCRCFCRDEN8I8.
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. 21 x li in. In
3 double gothic niche, canopied with crocketed n'ork and
slender pinnacles, the Virgin and Child seated, and a figure of
St. ililhelbcrt, holding before him his severed head. In base,
under an arch, the Bishop, kneeling in prayer to the I.
RCQIS : CTHELB'TI : PRECC ■ VIRQO : MEMENTO ; RtCARDI.
ADAM ORLTON. A.D. 1317-1327.
1607. [A.I). 1320.] Cast, in green composition, from an
imperfect impression. About 3I X 2 in. [xliii. 62.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop with pastoral staff, seated on a
richly carved throne, the feel reeling on an elaborate corbel.
Overhead, a finely carved gothic canopy. The field is
diapered lozengy, with a pierced clnquefoil in each space, and
in it arc two leopards' heads jcssants-dc-lis, in allusion to the
armorial charges of the Sec ok Hereford.
. . . uv D€i • t p . .
THOMAS CHARLTON. A.D. 1327-1344.
1608. [A.D. 1344.] Red; imperfect. [Add. ch. 20,445].
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, and betw.
tu-o birds at the sides and a rose at the top, a shield of arms:
cruzily a lion rampant, Charlton.
t>S M • THOME ' 0€ - CHERLETON.
ECCLESIASTICAL. — HEREFORD.
239
THOMAS POLTON. A.D. 1420-1421.
or THOMAS MILLING. A.D. 1474-1492.
Sea/ ad Causas.
1609. Sulph. cast 2| X i^ in. pv. 69.]
Pointed o\'al : in a niche with three earvcd canopies, full*
length figures of St Anne, the Virgin, and a Bishop lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In base,
on the masonry of the plinth or corbel, a shield of arms : three
roundles jessants*de-lis, a corrupt form of the anns of the SEE
OF Herkkorh.
S- THOME - DEI ' Z ' APLCE ' SEDIS - QRA • EPl - HERE-
FORDER ■ AO • CAU8A8.
1610. Another. [D.C., G. 76:\
OEORGE COKE. A.D. 1636-164&
1611. [a.i>. 1642.J K«d ; only a small fragment of the
central part [Add. ch. 1947.]
0. A shield of anns : SEE OK Hekeford.
H. A small counterseal. { in. A shield of arms : per pale,
tUx., See of Hekeford i ; sin., three crescents and a canton,
Coke.
HERBERT CROPT. A.a 1662-1691.
1612. [A-D. 1674.1 Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. ^\ X 24 in. [Add. ch. 1371.]
Pointed oval : a carved shield of arms: per pale, dex., SEE
OP HEREFORD ; sin., quarterly per fcssc indented, in the first
quarter a lion passant puardant, CROFT.
8IGILLVM • HERBERT) - EPISCOPI -9 f « HEREFORDIEN&IS •
ANNO- DOMINI ■ 1662. <n
CHAPTER.
FIRST SEAL.
1613. [About A.D. 1150] Green: imperfect. About
3l X 2-V in. when jferfect. [.-Xdd. ch. 20,415.]
Pointed oval : an ancient building, probably the Cathedral,
from the S. The details may represent the south door,
lantern tower, and a western pinnacle, ihalched, with a circular
light in the upi^r {nxn. The masonry at the base, and the
240
CATALOGUE. OF SEALS.
formation of the towers of the west end, here shown in flank,
resemble in some respects the details of the ancient front of ihc
cathedral (see Duncumb's History of Hertfuril, vol. i. p. 520).
In the field on the I. h. a foliated ornament, imperfect.
Legend wanting.
1614. Sulph. casts, from an imperfect impression, with a
later counterscal. 3I X 2+ in. pv. 60, 61.]
p. As described above, nearly complete. In the field Ott
each side, a boldly designed foliated ornament.
.... QILLV ■ see ■ MAfil* ■ £T • ELBERTl ■ HERE-
POROENS - ECC
The letters ll, E, in Herefordms, are conjoined. The first
I. !n S^ilh\ and the first c m Ecc. . . are of lai^e dimensions
and enclose the following letter respectively.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. i^ X li in. A
seated figure, probably St. jEthelbcrt, crowned, with sceptre
fleur-de-lizii and orb. In the field, a crescent moon, a sun.
and an esloile of six points.
4> 6I0ILL' • CAPITVLI : HCRCFORDIC.
leiS. [a.d. 1293.] Green : a fine impression of the rev. ;
the lower part wanting. [Marl. eh. iii C. 31.]
1616. Sulph. cast of No. 1615. [D. C, E. 183.]
LA TER SEAL.
1617. ri3th cent.] Cast, in green composition. 3 x ijin.
[xliii. 66.)
Pointed oval : under a trcfoilcd gothic canopy, the Virgin
and Child, on a carved and cushioned throne. The Virgin is
crowned and richly vested, a jewelled pendant on the neck, in
the r. hand a sceptre fleury ; in the hands of the Child a long
cross. In base, under a triple arch, Si. .lEthelbert. holding his
dissevered head, crowned, in his hand ; tietw. a crescent moon
and two cstoilcs. The field enriched with trefoiled sprigs.
[SIQIILL' BEATe : MARIE r ET : BEAT! r f£THELB]eRTI :
£C1CLESI€ : H€]REFORDeiNSI&.]
ANOTHER SEAL.
1618. [a.d. 1633,] Red : only a fragment of the central
IKtrt. [Add. ch. 13G1.I
0. Pointed oval : two seated figures, probably the remains
of a group representing the Coronation of the Virgin, or the
Trinity.
CAPITVLI CATHED
ECCLESIASTICAL.— HER Efr-ORtJ.
341
B' A unall countcrf>cal. l in. A carv*ccl shield of arms :
five chevrons, Df-anerv of Hereford.
(y. thincuntb, /iist. of Hrrtf. vtA. I. p. 543.
DEANS.
JOHN DE AQUA BLANCA.
1019. (a.D. 1393.J Grccn: JmpcrfccL | in. [HarL ch.
Ill C. ji.]
Oval : St John the Baptist, full'length. holding the Agnus
Dei on a ciivular {flaque in the 1. h.
10 CL-IC1.
JONATHAN BROWN, &,T.P. A.a 1636-1645.
1620. Sulph. ost. 3x2 in. [Iv. 71.]
I'ointcd oval : on 3 torse the head of the Dean, in profile to
the 1.. bctw. the initial letters 1, Bl The backgn>un(l re-
plenished with sprigs. In baxe, a shield of arnu: five
chevrons, Deanf.rv of HF.iiEFORl>.
■:■ 8I0ILLVM .:■ DECANI .:■ HEREFF.
OFFICE OF THE SUBDEAN.
iPl&erwise called the Sail of the Deanery ad Causas.)
1621. [a.d. 1418.] Dark green: edge chipped. i{ X { in.
[Harl.clj. 112 F. 13.]
Pointed ^val : within a carved and cuspcd gothic device,
a head, perhaps of S*. /Ethclbert, or of an ecclesiastic, coupcd
at the nrck, and bctw. four roses.
StOILLUM ; DECANATU3 : HERFORD* : AD : CAU8A8.
ARCHDEACON.
MASTER ROBERT JEFFRAY. A.D, 1482-I494.
1622. Sulph. cast, ij x U in. [xlvii. 396.]
Pointed oval : in a ainopied niche, the Virgin, with crown
and sceptre, and llic Clitld, with niniUiv, standing on her knee.
8'. Q ftOBCRTl JEFFRAY ■ ARCHIOIACONI HER FORD'.
Uin]['* .t/.V- Calal., No. 617,
R
242 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CANON.
HELIAS DE BRISTOL, Dean of Pettcrith and Tefenkall,
CO. Stafford, and Treasurer of Hereford, A.D. 1145.
1623. Cast in light green composition. i-f X 14- in.
[xliii. 56.]
Pointed oval : Helias de Bristol, full-length, in ecclesiastical
vestments, standing on a corbel and holding an indistinct
object resembling a bag, perhaps in allusion to his office of
Treasurer.
, ILL' ; HeLie : DECANIC : D€ : PJCNCRIZ. r : ; D' : TCTeH.
BISHOP OF IPSWICH.
THOMAS MAHNIHG. A.D. 1536.
Signet.
1624. [A.D. 1539.] Red. 4 X -f in. [Harl. ch. 47 A. 52.]
Ornamental or flower-shaped signet seal, probably from the
bishop's ring. The Initial letters T. M. united by a knot.
The field replenished with small sprigs of foliage.
Carved border.
BISHOPS OF LICHFIELD (including COVENTRY).
RICHARD PECHE. A.D. I161-I1S2.
1625. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3 J x ij in.
[Ivii. 41.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, with mitre, tall collar,
and embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h, in benediction,
in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
«> 31QILI.VM : RICARDI : L. . CfA : COV€NTR€NSPS
6P1SCOPI.
ECCLSSIASTICAL.— UCtlFlELD AXD COVEKTRV. 24J
GEOFFREY MU8CHAMP. A.D. ti9$-12oS.
1626. Green: edge of the fibv. imperfect. 2\ X If in.
[Add. c)i. 21422.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a cort>el, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stafT.
VGALFRIDVS DEI GRACIA COVENTREN!8t81 CPISC0PV9.
B, A small pointed oval countcrscal. IJ X J in. Tlie
Virgin, lialf-lcngth. with the Child. In base, apfiarcntly a
bishop's head under an arch.
» AV£ ' MARIAN QRACIA - PLENA - 00MINV3 T€CVM.
1627. Green : edge chippcti ; appt by a woven cord of
fadfxl thread. About 2J X .^\ in. when perfect [Stowc
collection. Burton charters, lo.]
<^. LFR ... 8 - DEI • ORACIA ■ C GNSIS • EPIS0OPV19).
WILLIAM OF CORNHILL. A.[>. 1215-1223.
1638. Sulph. cast. 3 x 3 in. [Ivii. 42.]
Pointed oval : th« Bishop, fuU-iength. on a platform, with
stringed mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a
iwstoral staff, the cur\'c outwards.
• 8IOILLV COVCNTRCH SOOPI.
Another Sea/.
1620. Sulph. cast. 24 x if in. [Iviii. 43.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a platform, liftinjj
up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral staff.
LMVS : QRACIA ! . . . . TRtNSIS : tPISCOPVS.
Ah utttcrtain cffunterseat
1630. Sulph. cast. 2 X U in. [Ivii. 44.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-length, with the Child. In
base, under a trcfoiled arch, the Bishop, half-length, holding a
book.
• SIS ROGO FILl T€ QVILLO DVX VIA VIT€.
ALEXANDER STAVENBY. A.D. 1224-1238.
1631. Sulph. ca.1t. Z\ X I* in. (Ivii, 45- 4"5^]
f). Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a platform, lift>
ing up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. )). a pastoral staff. In
R I
244
CATALOCUU OF SEALS.
the field on ciich side, in 3. caned gothic opcnirifr, a cathedral,
indicating probably the two churches of Coventry and
Lichfield. The field diapered with a reticulated pattern. In
base, under an arch, a lion's face.
\ty ALEXANDER : 0€l : OITa : COVEN TTRENIS IS t €T -
LICHCPCLO' iCPISCOPVS.
H. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal, as described in
No. 1632.
A ftetAfr sen/, ffrkafu used ad cautas.
1632. [A.t). 1228.] Dark green : the lower pmnt chipped.
About 2 X [} in. when perfect [Stowc collection, Rcpingdon
charters.]
(>. Pointed oval : the VirRin, half-length, with tlic Child ;
in base under an arch, the Bishop, half-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a i>a>toral »t:iff.
• SIQNeT : AL€XANDRVtM :I VIRaO : MARIA t SVVM.
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal, perhaps an impres-
sion of the Bishop's liiigcr-ring. H X i in, Krom an ancient
oval engraved gem. A shepherd, full-lenglh, playing on a
flute, and leaning on a staff; a kid leaping up towards him.
. . . . C ■*»! )ffO.. MVNOO ■ SIS ■ MVNDVS IN I5TO.
ROGER LONOESPBB, DE MEUX.AM. AD. 1258-1295.
1633. [j\.D. 1293.] Brownish-green : fine impression, the
edge and upper point chipped, 2} X l^ in. [Add. ch.
20,255.]
Pointed oval: the Bishop, full-length, in embroidered
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I, h. a
pastoral staff; standing en a corbel, sujtported by a lion
couchant in allusion to the armcgial bearings of the family
of LoNtJKslTvE, and flanked by the two churches of Covcntr>'
ami Lichfield. In the field, on either side, a crescent
enclosing an estoile, antl below each of them a quatre-
foiled niche containing a tonsured head ; below these the
inscription : — roQ' t|i. [Roger Longespcc, third Bishop
of the name of Roger,]
1R:00€R1 r Dtl -. QRA - COVeNTRCN • S r tT :
LICHESFCLDENS : E
The letters E B of Rogeri. and G R of Gra. arc conjoined,
1634. [ad. 1277.] White: imperfect. [Add. ch. 20,254.]
1636. [A. D. 1383.] Green: very imperfect. [Add. ch.
ao,;ji.]
SOCLBSIASTICAL.— LICHFIELD AND COVEKTRV. 245
1636. Sulph. cast, from a fine impression, with a countcrscal.
[IviL 4;. 48.]
0. As dascribcd in "So. (633.
^^ 8- ROQ6RI -. Dei : GRA : COV€NT ... 8* : ST : LICH€9FeLD€NS-
EfH.
R. A smaller pointed oval countcrscaL 2^ X l{ la In
two niches (1) the Virgin and Child, (3) St Chad, Bt.4hop of
Lichfield, tfirec-fiuarters length. Overhead, the cathedral.
In base, under a curved arch, the Bt-shoiJ, half-length, in prayer
to the r.
AVE ' MARIA 6RA • PL€NA - 818 : NOB* : SCE : C€ODA.
WALTER LANQTON P A.D. 1296-1321.
1637. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 24 X ifJn,
(Ivii. 50, 51]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a carved corbel
and beneath a car%-ed canopy, with mitre and pastoral staff
curved outwards.
6" w
H. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal : very imperfect. St
Chad bctw. the two cathedrals. In base, under a carved
arch, the Bishop, half-lcngrh, in i>Kiyer, to the 1.
. . . , COAT VT ■ CVM. :
ROGER HORTHBUROa A.a 1322-1359.
1636. Sulph. cist. SI X 2 in. [Ivii. 49.]
Pointed oval: the Hishop. full-length, with ornamental
mitre and embroidered ves-lmcnts, lining up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff cur\'ed outwards ; standing
in a cinopicd niche, with two slender shafts on each side, to
which are suspended by strajw two shields of arms : England.
In base, in a carved cttculur panel with six cusps, a shield of
arms: three six-foil rases bctw. seven crosslcts, NoRTll-
El I- KG H.
ROGCRVS ■ Dtl ■ ORACIA ■ COVeNTRtN* ■ CT ■ LICH€«LD€N-
€P8- III).
A CouttUrseal. J
1639. Sulph. cast, from a ditppcd impression. 2^ x i{ in.
tlvti.*52.]
Pointed oval : a gothic edifice in two stages; in the upper
one, under a canopy, the Coronation of the Vii^in ; in the
34^
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lower one, under cars-cd arches, the Annunciation, with scroU
inscribed : — avg m . . , . ; St Chad on the r. In base, under
an arch, the Bishop with pastoral stalT, half-length, in prayer,
to the r.
FACC) ■ PIA • COMPLCRI ' PRCtCE) • CCODE ; VOTA : ROQERI.
RICHARD SCROOPS, a.d. 13S6-1398.
1640. Siilith. cast, from an imperfect impression. 2| X Ij
in. (Ivii. S3.J
Pointed oval : in three niches with car%-ed canopies, s
crowned saint bctw. two bishops. In base, under an ardi, the
Bishop, with pastoral staff curved outwards, kneeling in prayer,
full face, between two shields of arms on the masonry at the
sides : /., an eagle displayed ; /-., a bend and label of three
points, ScROOrK.
Legend destroyed.
JOHN BUROHILL. A.IX 1398-1414-
1641, rA.D. 1409.J Hrownish-grccn : only a fragment of
the r, h. side. [WoL ch. xi. 31.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, full-length, with the Child.
[MIARIA- QRACIA. . . .
WILLIAM BOOTH. A.D. 1447-1453.
1642. Sulpli. cast 2^ x if in. {Ivii. 54.]
Pointed oval; in three niches with carved canopies, the Virgin
and Child, bctw. .St. Chad on the r. and St Paul with sword
and book on ihc 1. In ba<ie, under an arch, the Bishop, with
pastoral statf, in prayer, to the I. bctw. two shields of arms
on the masonry at the sides : /,, a cross potent. See OF
COVBNTKV AND LlcilFltl.D ; r., three boars' heads erased
erected, HOOTH.
SIGILLUM i WILLELMl : DEI : GRACIA : C0UENTREN8 :
EPJSCOPI.
WILLIAM SMITH. A.D. 1493-1496.
1643. Sulph. cast 2| x 2 in. [ivii, 55.]
Pointed oval ; an elevation of three canopied niches, each
of two stages. In the upper part, a destroyed fifiurc betw.
two s^iHits, that on the I. with a wheel (?) St Catharine ; that
on llie r. with a pastoral slafl* held obliciucly. In the lower
part, the Virgin and Child bctvr. St Chad on the I. and a
saint holdinj; an indistinct emblem on the r. In base, under
an arch, ihc Bistioj), with paaloral staff, in prayer, to the I.,
betw. two shields of arni^ on the masonry at the sides : /. See
Of CovKNTRV AND LccHFlF.tD ; r„ an eagle displayed.
Below the Bishop, another shield of srms : three roses,
Smith.
8IQILLUM • WILLI * DEt • GRA • COUETTRENSIS • ET •
LIOHEFELDENSIS • El^.
ROWLAND LEE. A.li. 1534-1543.
1644. SulpK cast. H ^ 2) in. [Ivil ;&]
Pointed oval: a canopied niche in Italian style, containing
in niches the Virgin and Child, St. Chad, and an archbi-shop,
all full-length. In base, an ornamental shield of arms : per
pale, ^M., See of Lichfield and Coventry; ««.,
quarterly, 1, 4, three bulls salient ; 3, 3, two bars, over all
a bend compony, LEE.
+ 8IOILLV '4- ROLANDI * LEE + DEI + GffA * ICOVENTRIEN +
ET * LICH ♦ EFI.
RICHARD SAMPSON. A.D. l543->554.
1646. Sulph. cast 3 x 2; in. [Ivii. 57.]
Pointed oval : a canopied niche in Italian style, with figures
as in No. 1644. In the central pediment, an eagle displayed
(as on one of the shields in the seal of Bishop Smith). In
base, an ornamental shield of arms : per pale. tftx.. See of
Coventry and Lichfield ; sin., a cross patoncc betw.
four escallops, SAMfSON.
* 8* RICH + SAMPSON * DEI + ORA > CO « ET > LICH * EPI +
WILLIAM OVERTON. A.D. 1580-1609.
Sigvg/.
1646. [a.1). 1585.] Red: injured by Gompre3.tion. -U in.
[Harl. ch. itl C. IS.J
Within a carved border a .shield of arms : a chevron betw.
three unicorn!*' heads erased, OvertON. Crest, on a helmet
and ornamental mantling, destroyed.
24S CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHAPTER.
Seal used by MASTER B. DE BOSCO, afterwards Official
and Archdeacon of Coventry.
1647. [AboutA.D. 1216-122+] Green, ij x i in. [Stowe
collection, Repingdon charters.]
Pointed ovai : a bird on a branch.
» 8ECR6TA QALFRIDI.
MASTER ROBERT DE B08C0, Official.
1648. [About A.D. 1224.] Light brown: chipped. i-J^x I in.
[Stowe collection, Repingdon charters.]
Pointed ova! : the Vii^in, half-length, with the Child. In
base, under a trefoiled arch, an ecclesiastic kneeling, holding
a scroll with an illegible inscription.
[3113 PIV8
OFFICIALTY.
1640. [A.D. 1459.] Green : imperfect i-jxi-^in. [Add,
ch. 21,502.]
Pointed oval : within a gothic niche of late style, the Virgin,
full-length, with the Child. In base, under an arch, a bishop,
half-length, in prayer.
8- 0FFIC1AUTATI8 COUENTR L1CHP.
VICAR-GENERAL.
1660. [A.D. 1332.] Red : a fragment [Add ch. 9208.]
Pointed oval : only the upper part ; a gothic canopy, topped
by a fleur-de-lis.
L^end wanting.
ECCLESIASTICAL. — LICHFIELD AND COVENTRY. 249
SURROGATE.
JOHN WALKEE, MA., Surrogate Commissary and Official
Peculiar of the Dean and Cliapter.
I66L {a.d. 1607,] Red : very indistinct ; en placard,
covered with paper before impression. 3 in. [Wol. ch,
xii. 75.]
Oval ; apparently an official, fuU-length,
Legend wanting.
SEAL FOR SEQUESTRATIONS.
A.D. 1612.
1662. Sulph. cast H i"- [D-C, H. 137.]
A shield of arms : See of Coventry and Lichfield.
In the field over it, a foliated ornament. In base, a scroll
inscribed + FIDEI : SVffl'A : VNIONIS : CENTRVM +
: SIOrL : EP1SC : COVEN : ET : LICH : AD : SEQVEST : 1612.
CHAPTER.
.. CATHEDRAL.
( With Counterseal of Geoffrey, Prior.)
1663. [a.d. 1223.] Dark green: cracked and chipped.
3 X 2 in. [Stowe collection, Repingdon charters.]
0. Pointed oval : the Virgin enthroned, with the Child.
* SIQILLVM • 8ANT6 - MARI€ - 06 - C0VENTR6.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. if x i in. The
Prior, with book and pastoral staff.
• SCCRtTYM : Q : PRI0RI8 : CGVeNTRI.
1664. Sulph. cast, from a good impression, of obv. only.
[Ivii. 58.] '
1665. [a.d. I45S-] Green : points broken away, obv. only.
[Add. ch. 2i,soa]
IQILLVM ■ S . . . . D€ ■ C
2S0 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
( With Counierseal of T/iomas Wifford, Prior.)
1656. [A.D. 1536.] Brown: points broken away. [Cott
ch. V. 27.]
0. . . . OILLVM ■ SANT€ ARI6 ■ D6 ■ COV€
B. A smaller pointed oval counterseal, l^J^ X J in. Noah's
ark on the waters.
« SIQNVM ■ CLEM€NCIE - DCI-
Dugdale, Men. Angl., voL iii., pL xvii.
DSAH AND CHAPTER AD CAUSAS.
1667. [A.D, 1390.] Dark bronze-green: in good preserva-
tion. About l\ X If in. when perfect [Stowe collection.
Burton charters 58.]
Pointed oval ; the Virgin and Child under a trefoiled arch.
In the 6eld, a crescent, an estoile, and a small flower. In
base, under a trefoiled arch with pinnacles, a Bishop, probably
St Chad, seated, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a pastoral staff.
.... 6CANI ET GAPL'I €CCL'I€ S(7€ .... IE ET SCI C€DO€
LYCH€F£LD' AD C . . . .
1658. [a.d. 1390.] Green: very fragmentary. [Stowe
collection. Burton charters 59.]
8' D£CA AD ■ CAS
1669. [a.d. 1455.] Bronze-green : a good impression,
chipped in places, the edge imperfect [Add. ch. 21,501.]
. . . D6CAN . . . CAPL'I ■ eC 3 . . . I€ SCt . . . LYCHEFeLD' AD . . .
1660. Sulph. cast, from 3 fine impression, [lix. 4S.J
« S' D€CANI £T CAPL'I ECCL'ie SC€ MARI€ CT SCI CeDDE
LYCH£F€LD' AD CAS'
The matrix of this seal was probably of the 13th cent.
Later Seal.
1661. 115th cent] Red: recent impression from a silver
matrix in possession of Sir Herbert Taylor, i^x i in.[xxxv.83.]
Pointed oval : our Lord crowned, seated under a gothic
canopy of fine work, lifting up the r. h, in benediction, in tlic
1. h, the orb. In base, under a carved arch with masonry at
the sides, the Bishop, with pastoral staff", and uplifted hands.
SIQILLlJ : DECANI : % : CAPIT'LI ■ ECCLI'E ■ OATH' ■ LICH ■ AD
CAUSAS.
Beaded borders.
ECCLESIASTICAL. — LICHFIELD AND COVENTRY. 251
1662. Sulph. cast, from a fine impression, [lix. 49,]
Small Seal.
1663. [A.D. 1409.] Bronze-green. 1^ in. [Wol. ch. 2, 7S.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part a bust, perhaps of the
Virgin. In base, a Bishop, with pastoral staff, kneeling.
Legend destroyed.
Seal for Spiritual Jurisdiction, used after A.D. 1649.
' 1664. Sulph. cast. i\ x H >"• [B.C., H. 18+]
Oval 1 a hand issuing from the clouds, holding a balance.
In the field the inscription ^— IVSTITIA REiPVBLtct basis.
8IQ ' OFF ' DEC ■ A ■ CAP ■ LICH - PRO - SPVALI - IVRI8D -
TANTVM ■
DEANS.
JOHN DE DERBY. A.D. 1280-1319.
Doubtful Seal.
1665. Sulph. cast i in. [xJvii. 302.]
The head of St John Baptist on a charger ; a hand of
blessing above. Field replenished with wavy foliage.
HB \ : CAPVD n : DtSCO : P : MITTGRRIS : I : BENE : SOIS r QVO.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 352.
1666. Another. [D.C., F, 695.]
Another Seal.
1667. [a.d. 1311.] Dark bronze-green; very imperfect.
[Stowe collection, Burton charters 35.J
Pointed oval : the Virgin enthroned, with the Child ; hands
uplifted in benediction,
NEQOCIA S
JOHN DE BOKYNQHAU, Clerk. A.D. 1349.
1668. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression, i^ in.
[lix. 52.]
Our Lord betw. two angels.
SIQtLL' IOH'18' YNGHA ■ CL'I.
252 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1669. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2i x 14 in. [D.C., H.
S3-]
Pointed oval : in a niche under an arched canopy, a Bishop
adoring the Virgin and Child. In base a shield of arms : See
OF Lichfield and Coventry.
SIOILLVM ■ DECANI ■ ECCLESIE • CATHEDRALI8 - L1CHFEILD.
. ARCHDEACON OF CHESTER.
KOBEBT CB REDESWSI/LE. A.D. 1290-1314.
1670. Sulph. cast ij X i^ in. [D.C., F. 7.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child in a gothic niche,
above two other niches containing on the 1. an archbishop and
on the r. St. John Baptist ; betw. two garbs of Chester. In
base, under an arch, the archdeacon, half-length, in prayer, to
the 1.
8' MACTrI - ROB'TI ■ DE ■ RCDESWeLLE ■ ARCHIOI - CE8TR'.
1671. Another, [xlvii. 193.]
Liang's MS. OUal., No. 346.
1672. Another. [Ix. 74.]
Arckdeaeotiry.
1673. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression, ij X i^- in.
[Ix. 72-]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, half-length. In base, under
an arch, a garb, for CHESTER.
S 13 ■ C€8TRI€.
ARCHDEACON OF DERBY.
MASTER IVO COBNUBIEHSIS.
1674. [About A.D. 1 191.] Yellow: a fragment of the
upper part [Wol. ch. i, 46.]
IjOzenge-shaped : the Archdeacon holding a book.
9 8IOILL' M CONI.
1676. Sulph. cast of No. 1674. [IxL 43.]
ECCLESIASTICAL. — LICHFIELD AND COVE^fTRY. 253
TREASURER.
CHARLES BOOTHE, afterwards Bishop of Hereford,
1676. [a.d. 1 502.] Red : only a fragment of the lower
part [Wol. ch. 1, 81.]
Pointed oval : the Treasurer, full-length. In base, a shield
of arms: Boothe{?)
AURA ...... [ThesaurariL]
SUCCENTOR AND VICARS.
Seal used by KDKtU DE PEHCRIGH, Succentor, and the
Catus Vicariorum.
1677. [a,D. 1368.] Pale green: indistinct. i\ x I in.
[Stowe collection, Burton charters.]
Pointed oval : under a trefoiled arch, a Bishop, half-length,
with pastoral staff". In base, a group of seven vicars, half-
length.
* S' COMVN ' VICAR LICH£SF€LDr€.
1678. [a.d. I38l] Dark green: injured by pressure.
[Stowe collection, Burton charters.]
1679. [a.d. 139a] Dark green : good impression. [Stowe
collection, Burton charters.]
CANON.
HUGH DE HOPEWA8. A.D. 1352-1381.
1680. Sulph. cast. I in. [lix. sl]
In a carved rosette, a shield of arms : on a bend, betw. six
leaves, three escallops. Over the shield, the Virgin, half-
length, with the Child.
tt SIQILL- ■ HVQ0NI8 • DE ■ HOPCWA3.
254 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RURAL DEANERIES.
HABTON, CO. Warw.
1681. [A.D. 1309.] Dark green: a fragment. [Cott. ch.
xi. 75.]
Oval ; a pelican or other bird.
M€RTO
ARDEBHE, Co. Warw.
HENRY DE BROCH, Dean. (?)
1682. [i3thcent.] Green. i\ X ^in. [Cott. ch. xxiii. 30.]
Pointed oval : an Agnus Dei, contourn^, betw. two crosses.
«< SIQILL' ■ DECANI ■ DE ■ ARDERNE.
The N E in Ardeme conjoined.
Deanery.
1683. [a.D. 1314.] Green : fine but imperfect ; app. by a
label, and by a silken thread passed through another seal on
the same label, i x -J in. [Cott ch. xxvi. 22.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-iength, suckling the Child.
In base, under a trefoiled arch, a Rural Dean, kneeling in
prayer to the r.
CANATVS DE ABDEN
The letters A R in Arden conjoined.
PRESTON,* CO. Lane.
1684. [13th cent] Sulph. cast, from a fragmentary impres-
sion. About i-t X i in. when perfect [Ixvi. i,\.\
Pointed oval : a salmon, hauriant in pale, betw. two fleurs-
de-lis.
<• S' DECA
• Afterwards in dioc. of Chester, now in that of Manchester.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— LINCOLN.
355
BISHOPS OF LINCOLN.
ALEXANDER. A.I>. M2J-I148.
1685. [a.iv 114;.] Light brown, or uncoloured : edge
chi|>i)ed. 31 X 2| in. [Coll. ch. xi. 8.]
Pointed oval : the Bisho|>, ftilU length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in tlie 1. h. a pastoral sLifT
* 8IOIL ALEX COLNIENSIS CPISCOPI.
1686. Sulph. cast of Na 1685. [D.C., D. 16.]
Another Seal.
1687. Sulph. cast 2% in. [Ivii. 59.]
A round archaic seal : the Itishop. with stringed mitre,
enthroned, liTtin}; up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a
pastoral statf. The throne has a cushion, and ornamental
work in the panels, including a round-headed arch and a
quatrefoil opening.
• SiaiLLVM ALEXANDRI LINC0LIENS1S CPI8COPL
ROBERT DE CHESNEY. A.D. 1 I4S-I tfi/.
FIRST SEAL.
1688. [a.d. 1152.] Light brown, varnished: the edges
chipped, and tmp(.Tfcct 111 places. About 3i X 2 in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 47-]
0, Pointed oval : the Bishop, fulI-Icngth, with stringed mitre,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stalT.
..... LLV.' ROOBERTI DEr QR LINCOLNIENSIS EPISC
B. A small oval countcrsc.il. t x i in. The impression
of a late antique gem. probably from the Bishop's finger-ring :
a gryllus, made up of a human bust, an eagle, a horse's head
ai^ neck, a trident, and a serpent's neck.
• SECR6TVM ROBGRTI LINC0LNI€NSI8 ER.
1689. Sulph. cast of the obv. only of No. 1688. [D.C.,
D. 20.1
1690. White : a fragment. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 1 1.]
0. Only the body of the Bishop.
B, The cotmterseal as above, cracked.
1691. Creamy-white: indistinct and discoloured in parts.
{Harl-ch. 43H. t3.]
aS6
CATALOGL'K OP SEALS,
1692. Li^lit browmish-red, varnished a deeper colour:
originally » fine and clear imprcK^ion, now chipped at the
edge, and imperfect at the pcnnts. [Harl. di. 43 H. I9.]
1693. Sulph. cast of the oh: only of No. 1692,
1694. [A.D, i(S2.] Lifiht brown, varnUhcd : the edges
chipped and imperfect in places. [Marl, ch, 84 C. 48.J
1696. [Betw. A.l>. 1 157 and 116S.] Light brown, varnished:
originally a line impression, now wanting in the lower part
and centre. [Harl. ch. 84 D. 1.]
1696. White, covered originally with a dark brown varnish,
now flaked off: very indistinct and imperfect. [L.F.C., n. 7.]
Anolher Seal-
1697. Brown : well preserved. [Harl. ch, 43 H. 17.]
0. As described for the First Seal. No. 1688.
H. An imitation of the device on the antique gem as
described in No. il388, with the legend cut on a different
matrix.
1698. Sulph. cast of the abv. only of No. 1697.
AniftAer SmI.
1609. Dark brown : orij^inally a fine and clear impression,
now imperfect at the points and edge. About 3l X 2^ in.
[Harl. ch. 43 W. 14.]
0. Pointed oval. Similar to. but slightly taller, much
wider, and the design more elaborated, than the First Seal
already described. The lettering of the legend is different
from that of the First Seal.
GILLVU ROOB.
NICNS
B. The counterscal bears the impression of the gem — device
of a gr>-llu)t. as described. No, 1688, but the legend is differently
disponed, the letters o B in Roberii being conjoined.
1700. Sulph. cast of No, 1699. [D.C.. D. 22.)
GEOFFREY PLANTAQENET, Bishop EUet -ivithcut ama-
oration, a.d. i 173-1 182- Natural son of King Htwry If.
1701. [About A. I>. 1173.] Red: fair impression, imperfect.
2Vc X I* in. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 36.]
Pointed oval : the Bi?ihop-clcci, in a long gowm or cloak ;
in the r. h. an uncertain object, perhaps a staff.
• 8 . , . ALFRIOI CLERICI ' ReOIS - ANOLOB ' FILI),
ECXLHSIASTICAL. — UKCOLN. a$f
1702. Sulph. cast of Na 1701. [D.C.. D. 27.]
1703. Sulph. cast, from another imperfect impression.
[lix. 4.J
« SIOILLVM ANQL
WALTER DE COUTANCES. A.I), II83-II84.
1704. Sulpli. cast, from an imperfect impression. 34 X 3i in.
Pvii. 60.]
Pointed oval ; the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
WALT€flV8 ' DCt - ORA 0LNI€N8IS • CPISCOP
HUQH OP GRENOBLE. A.a Il86-I20a'
1705. [a.d, 1191-1195.] Dark green: a fine imprCMion.
3 X » J in. [HarL ch. 43 H. 38 B.]
Pointed oval: the Bishop, full-length, on a columnar
pedestal, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a
pastoral stalT.
ff> HVOO : DEI : ORACIA : LINCOLNICNSIS : EPISCOP'.
1706. Sulph cast of No. 1705. [D.C., D. 37.]
1707. {a.d. 1195-12001] Brown: very imperfect, the
points broken away. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 23.]
.... QRACtA NI€NIS ■ : CP
WILLIAM DE BLOIS. A.D. 1203-1206.
1708. Pale brownish-green, varni.-'hed : a fine and clear
impT«s»ion, the lower p.irt chrppciJ. the upper [wirt, with part
of the legend and the Bishop's head, broken away. 3 j x 1 J in.
(Harl. ch 84 D. 3.]
Pointed oval : the Bi.shop, full-length, on a platform or
pedestal, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a
pastoral staff.
Legend in ornamental letters : —
ILLS 0€l QRACtA LI . . OLNrCNSIS CPISCOP . . .
B. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. ij x i^ in. The
Virgin, enthroned, lilting up the r. h. in benediction, and
with the 1. h. holding the Child on her knee.
C> Ave MARIA ORA PLCNA O'NS TECVT
* "The fcul aiinchn) lo fUrl. ch. 43 H. :i, and .iiitibutnl to Ibb
llkhofi. i« tlul of Kiithiml o( Gravemid, a Liter Bishop of Lincoln, ami
u ilcBcribcil in iu (uoiicT place
S
358
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
1709. Sulph. casts of ihur cfc. and rev. of Na 1708. [D.C.,
E, 56. 57-1
1710. Pale brownish-green, vamiahcd : a small fragment
of the lower part, bearing a clear impression of the dcUils in
the ornamented vestments of the Bishop. [1 Url. ch. 84 D. 2.]
1711. Brown : a small fragment of the lower part, showing
only the feet and lower part of the drapery- of the Bishop.
(Mar!, ch. 43 H. 25]
HUGH WALU8. A.D. 1209-1235-
1712. [About A.D. 1327.] White; very imperfect; only
the central and lower middle portion remaining. [Add. ch.
21,999.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length.
Legend destroyed.
H. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. Tlie Virgin en*
throned, with the Child. In base, under an arch, the Bishop,
half-length, in profile to the r., holding a. scroll.
tHVGlONIS HIIS INFORMATA PATRONtS
ROBERT OROSTETE. A.D. 1235-1253.
1713. [A.D. 1241.1 Creamy white : the head of the Bishop
and the upper part broken off. 2\ X 2in. [Add.ch.3l.88i.J
0. Pointed oval ; the Bishop, full-length, on a carved
gothic platform or bracket, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the I. h. a pastoral statT. In the Reld on either side, in a
niche, the head of a monk, one being probably that of St.
Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln. Background diapciv^d loxengy.
with a small cinqucfoil placed on the lines at each point of
intersection. AIkjvc the niche on the r. h. side, the numeral
(7l, the Bishop being the third Robert wha held the Sec.
. . 08 €NSIS : e . . . COPV3,
H. A smaller pointed oval countcrKeal. 2| X l^ >n. The
Virgin, enthroned, in the r, h. a sceptre fleiiry. in the 1, h. the
Child. In base, under an arch, with architectural details at
the sidos. the Bishop praying.
» AV€ MARIA ORAtCDA PL€NA DOIMIJNVS TCCVM.
The letters V, M of tecum, are conjoined.
1714. [A.D. 1239.] Red, vamiMicd : a fmc and clear
impression, cracked and injured. [Add. ch. 10,639.]
1715. Sulph. cast of the 6bt\ only, from an imperfect Im-
pression, which, however, supplies some details wanting in the
preceding examples. [Ivii. 61,]
BOCLKSIASTICAL.— LINCOLN.
259
HENRY LEXINGTON. A.D. 1254-1258.
1716. Bright gfccn : a fine impression ; tlie sides tmiierfcct.
H X 1 1 it- [^1q- ch. xxxiv. 64.]
0. Pointed ovul : the Bishop, full-Iengtli. on a finely carved
pedestal, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pasloral staff
tt HENRI RA' . LIN CPISCOPVS.
R. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. 2 x i j in. Under
a trcfoilcd gothic canopy, the Virgin, erithroncd, with the
Child on her left Iciicc. In bast-, under a trcfoilcd arch with
architectural details at ttic sides, the Bishop, half-length, in
prayer to the 1.
* SALVE REOCINA] ' MISKRICOJRDIC.
1717. Sulph. casts of the 0^. and rtv. of No. 1716.
E. izS, 129.]
[D.C,
RICHARD QRAVESSNX). A.D. t258-t279.
1718. Sulph, casts. ={ x H '"■ [D.C. E. 155. 156]
0. Pointed oval: the Bishop, full-length, on a foliated
corbel, under a trcfoiled canopy carved in representation of a
cathedra), lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a
pastoral «taff. The field is diapered lozcngy.
RICAROVS ' Oei : QRACIA : LINCOLNICNSIS : CPISCOPVS.
B. A smaller pointed oval counicrscai. 14 X if in. The
Virgin, enthroned under a trcfoiled canopy, with the Child.
In l»se, under a trcfoiled arch, the Bishop in prayer.
* T€ ■ RICARD6 ■ RCOO PORTA SALVTIS €GO.
1719. Sulph. casts from very fine impressions of <>Av. and
rev. [Ivii. 62, 63.]
1720. Dark green -. only a fragment of the r. h. side of the
•»*!■.• [HarLch. 43 H. 22.]
OLIVER SDTTTOH. A.D. 1280-1399.
1721. C;ii»t* in grecnish-ycUow compasitlon. from an inj-
prexHion chip)>ed at die top. 3^ x ij in. [lii. 40, 41.J
0. Pointed ova! : the Bishop, full-length, on a corbct, lifting
* Thii ical has been aitkchcd to a charter of Hugh of Grenobici a
previntu Diibop of Lincoln, dated Atioui n.D. iigi.
S 2
36o
CATALOGUE OF
up the r. h. in benediction, in ihcl
field, on each side, a flowering sci^
fr OLIVCRVS ; DEI : QRACtA i LINC
R. A sinalk-r pointed oval coti
Virgin, crowned and enthroned, v
gothic niche with pinnacles, croci
tccturnl details at the sides. In
BUhop. half-length, in prayer to ii
CCLLA 1 DCI 1 VCRI 1 NON :
1722. [A-D. 1288.] Green : the
eh. 21,382.]
0. lA : L
Ho rev,
1723. [A,n. 1288.] Green: on
part. [Add. ch. 22,001.]
lA - LIN
No riv.
1724. [A.O. 1288.] Qreen : oai
part. [Add. ch. 22.002.]
No rtrp.
1725. Sulph. cast, from a vco
the top. [Ivii. 64.]
No rn:
CouMterieai otily, ti.
1726. [A.I). 1287.] Dark grc
legend for the niasi part broken »
fti — Ne
JOHN D'ALDSRB?.
1727. tA.D, 1305.] Bronxe-g
prcssion ; the upper point chip}
43 H. 3?]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, ful
platform, with embroidered vest
benediction, in the 1. h. a pasi
in.icription tOH'. I., surmounted t
and on each side of the Bishop. \
a branch of two lilies with droop
ISn IOHANNI8 ' D£1 : GRA,
1728. Siilph. cast of No. \J2
1729. [a.d. 1 305,1 Green : K
LHarl. ch. 43 H. 30.] ^
ECCLESIASTICAL.— LINCOLN.
261
1730. [A,r>. 1305.]
H. 330
1731. [A.IJ. 1306.]
tlic edges imperfect
1732. [AD. 130;.]
[Harl. ch. 43 H. 3+]
1733. [a-D. 13KX]
[Harl. til. 43 H. 36.]
Green : edge injured. [HarL ch. 43
Green : fine imi>ression, cracked and
[Add. ch. 19.637-]
Green : fine, but imperfect impression.
Green : fine, but imperfect impression.
HENRY BURWASH, at. DE BURQBERSH.
A-D. 1320-1340,
1734. Sulph cast. 3| X 2i in. [Ivil 6&]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, fuII-lcngth, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stan ; standing on a curved
corbel, with foliage and an arcade, under a fine trcfoiled
canopy, with a crescent and an estoilc over it The field is
irregularly diapered lozengy, with a small cinqucfoil, or flower
in each interstice ; on each side, a shield of arms : /., a fosse
betw. two bars gemclles; r., a lion rampant queue fourch^
Bt;RWASH, or BURGIIEKSII.
S' HeNRICI - DCI • ORACIA - LINC0LNICN81S - Cl>t :
1735. [a.D, 1334.] Green : very fragmentary, but originally
ft very liue impres-siun. [Add. ch. 23,383.]
Another Seai.
1736. [A.D. 1333.] Green: edge imperfect and the r. h.
wde wanting, but originally a very fine impression. [HarJ. ch.
43 H. 40.]
p. Wanting.
H. Perhaps used separately. Pointed ovaL About 2^ x i^- in.
when perfect The Virgin, full-length, with the Child, in a
^finely carved gothic niche with a cuspcd and crockcted
»Canopy, and with ta1)em.iclc work and masonry at the sides.
In base, under a round-headed arch, the Bishop, lialf-length,
in prayer, to the r.
CNATUM : FAOIO : HENRICVM : TI8I : GRATVIM]
THOMAS BEK. A.D, 1342-1347.
1787. Sulph, cast 3 i X 3 in. [IviL 65.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
Ilwnediction, in the 1. h. a [>^storul staff; standing on an
I'omamental corbel in a finely designed niche with elaborate
canopy and tabernacle work at the side& ; outside the work
a62
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
are trees on each of which U a shield ofanns : a cross moline
within a border charged with eleven uncertain charges, iwrhajM
mitres or escallops. Over t]ic canop>', a crescent and an
cstoile.
a SIOILLVM • THOMC • CPISCOPI • LINCOLNIE «
AnotAfT Sw/.
1738. [a.D, r344,] Dark green : only fragments of a fine
imprcvsion. About 2^ x i-i in. when perfect, [llarl. ch. 43
H.41-]
Pointed oval : an uncertain and nearly destroyed figure,
probably the Virgin, seated in a carved niche, with an elaborate
canopy, and with tabernacle work at the sides. In base, under
a pointed arch, a figure, apparently the Bisliop, kneeling to
thcL
Legend wanting.
1739. [a.». I344-] Green : very small fragments of the
Jcnccs of ihe principal figure and of the canopy. [Add ch.
2I.39']
JOHN GYNWELX.. A.D. 134;-13C2.
1740. Sulph. ca.st, from an imperfect impression. 2 X I j in.
Pvii. 67.]
Oval : the Virgin (f), seated in a carved gothic shrine with
canopy and tabernacle work at the sides. In side turrets,
angels. In base, under a.n arch, a destroyed Rgurc of the
Bishop C?).
Legend a rhyming hexameter verse : —
18 ■ AVOIS FA LAVDIS.
JOHN BOR7NOHAM. A.D. 1363-1398.
1741. [a,d. 1386.] Red, on a mass of dark green : a fine
seal in good preservation. 3+ X 2 in. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 4&}
Pointed oval : within an engrailed border, with each cusp
terminating in a small fleur-de-lis, a triple gothic niche, richly
canopied, the central compartment in two stages. In the
principal division, the Bishop, full-length, turned slightly to
the I., lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff, cur\'cd outwards. In the upper stage, over the canopy
of the niche, God the Father, seated, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. an orb surmounted by a long cross
under a trcfoiled canopy. In the side niches, the Virgin and
Child on the I. ; St. John the Baptist on the r. In base, a
shield ofanns : a cross botonny, BokvnghaM.
* SIQ1LLVU : • : lOHANNIS : • DEI : • : GRA • » « • TIA :
• ; LINCOLNIENSIS : • : EPI8COPI *
ECCLESIASTICAL. — LINCOLN.
261
1742. Sulpli. c-ist of No. 1741. [D.C., F. 80.]
1743. [a.d. 1393.] Rc<], embedded in a mass of diirk
green : cracked and Uic edge injured. [Harl. c]i. 43 I. 3.]
1744. Sulpl). cast, from a flAltcned impression. [D.C., F.
SLJ
A Hotksr seat, perhaps the Sea/ ad Causas.
1745. [a.d. 1 39a] Dark green : originally a fine impression,
now imperfect in the edges and upper part. About 2f X 14 in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 F. S.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, enthroned, with the Child, in a
finely designed gothic niche witli canopy and tabernacle
work at tbe sidc& In base, in an arched niche, the Bishop,
kneeling tii prayer, slightly turned to the r, with pastoral staff
having the crook curved outwardfl. At the sides, on masonry
two shields of arms, upheld from behind by two female (?)
figures: DoKVNCllAM.
tPJRECIBUS : SI GTE ; lOH
1746. Sulph. cast from No. 1745. [D.C, F. 8z.]
1747. [a.d. 1368.] Dark green: small fragment* of ihc
canopy and part of the Bisho^i. [Harl. ch, 43 H. 44.]
Another Seal, perhaps the Signet.
1748. Sulph. cast \\ in. [Ivii, 69.]
In a gothic niche with canopy of four arches, our Lord
lifting up both hands, and seated bctw. two female figures,
full-length, turned towards him. In base, a shield of arms ;
BOKVNGliAM.
SIO- : lOH-IS : DEI : GRA : LINCOLN' : EP1.
Signet or Ring-seal, (f)
1749. Sulph. cast j in. [Kit. 70.]
Id *n ovid panel, carved and traced, a long cross or crozicr
with the letter 8 entwined with it
IHESUS : EST : AMOR : IJIS.
HENRY BEAUPORT. A.D. 1398-1405-
SEAL AD CAUSAS.
1760. [a.D. 1403] Red ■ originally a fine impression,
points broken off, cdgeschipped. About3 x 2 in. when perfect
[Add. ch. 19,647.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, full-length, crowned, lifting up
264
CATALOGUE OF SEAIJ.
the hands in prsiycr, in a carved vesica or pointed oval com-
partment, under a cinqucfoiled gmhic canopy, betw. two
gothic niches of two storeys, each containing an angci, half-
length, supporting the vesica. In base, in a carved niche, a
bishop, half-length, full-race, in prayer, nearly destroyed ; on
the masonry at the sides of the niche, two .similar sliiclds
uf anns : per pale, dex., Edward the Confessok ; sin.,
Beaufort.
6'. henrici •• dei : ora : epi : ltncoun : [ad : cau:sa8.
1761. [A.n. 1403.] Red: fine but vcrj' imperfect, the edges,
points, and part of the middle wanting. [I larl, ch. 43 L 4.]
In the carved work above, a bishop, half-length, lifting up
the r, h, in blessing, in the L h. a pastoral staff.
1752. Sutph. cast from the preceding seal [D. C, G. 4.)
PHILIP REPINODON. AD. I4O5-14I9L
SHAL AD C A US AS.
1763. [a.D. 1415.] Red : originally a fine impression, now
imperfect in the upper and lower parts. About 2j X 1^ In.
[Harl. ch. 43 I. S-]
Pointed oval : resembles the seal of Bishop Beaufort in
several respects. The Virgin in a vcsica-shaped compartment
of clouds, upheld by two kneeling angels on each side in
canopied niches. A string-course divides this subject from
that below, and is inscribed : —
SPES : MEA : IN r DEO : EST.
—Psntm. Lei. 8.
In the lower half, a shield of arms: the instruments of the
Passion ; JF..sus CHRIST supported by two angcia kneeling in
trcfoilcd gothic niches at the ?idcs,
PHILIPPI : DEI . GRA <■ LINCOLR : EPi : AD t CAUSAS.
1764. Sulph. cast Of No. 1753. [D.C.,G. 15.]
JOHN CHADWORTH. A.D. r4S2-l4;i.
1766. [A,D. 1457] K-ed : originally a fine impression, now
vct>- imperfect and injured by pressure. About 2| X H ""•
when ixrrfect [Harl. ch. ill C. 19.]
Pointed oval : two saints. fuU-lenglh, that on the I. probably
the Virgin with the Child, each in a niche with an elaborate
canopy and wlUi tabernacle work at the siilcs. In base.
ECCI-BSIASTICAL. — LINCOLV.
26s
under a round -hcatlcd nrch with masonry at the sides, the
Bishop, with pastoral statT. kneeling in prayer, slightly to
thcl.
QRACIA ■ LINC
JOHN RUSBELL. A.l>. 1480-1494.
SEAL AD CA US AS.
1756. [A.D. 1485.] Red: ver>- imixrrfect; injured by pressure.
About 3 X l-f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 I. 7.3
Pointed oval : three saints, full-length, too much obliterated
for identification, each in a finely carved gotliic niche. Id
base, under an arch, the Bbhop, in prayer.
OLN : ePi : AO :
WILLIAM SMITH. A.D. I496-ISI4.
17B7. [a.D. 1496.] Red : a fine iinprcssion. but the edge
imperfect and ihc upper part broken away. About %{ X 2 in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 6335]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated in a canopied
niclic, a long sceptre in the r. h. and with the I. h. supporting
the Child who st-inds on her r. knee, crowned with a nimbus,
the r. h. lifted up in benediction, in the I. h. a rose branch in
flower, in allusion to the charges in the Bishop's arms. At
the sides, in richly canopied niches, on the 1- an archbishop,
with pall and crozier. standing on a plinth inscribed : —
8' BERN ....(?); and on the r. St. Hugh of Lincoln, on a
plinth inscribed : — S' . hugo. In base, in a carved nidie, the
Bishop, with pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer, slighlty to the
I., bctw. two shields of anns on masonry: /,, two lions passant
guardant, on a chief the Virgin with crown and sceptre and
the Child, See ok Lincoln ; /•., three roses Smith.
WILL'MI ■ DEI ■ aRA EPI.
SEAL AD CAUSAS.
17SB. [A.D. 1511.]
About 2 J X I { in. when perfect.
Red : broken and very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 21J71.]
Planted oval : the Virgin and Child on the I., and a sainted
bishop on the r., perhaps St. Iliiph of Lincoln, full-length, in
a double gothic compartment, with elaborate canopy, over
which is a shield of arms, Ske of Linxol.v. In base, under
an arch, the Bishop, with pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer,
to the I.
SIGILLUM I ...... DEI : OUA ; : LINCOUNIE : AU6A8-
OF SKAUS.
1760. [A.D. tSOd]
1760. [A.O. 1507.]
i7eL |;A.a 1510-]
Red : rnigmcntary.
Red : fntgnieiitary.
Red ; frngmeutary.
[Add. ch. 21,368.]
[Add. ch. 21,369.]
[Add-ch. 2i^7a]
Another Seal.
i/JA/ */ THOMAS WOLSEY, A.D. 1514.
1763. [a.d. 1514.] Red : very imperrect 2^ in. [Add.
ch. 21,884.].
Pointed oval : the VJrigin and Child, in a gothic niche with
car\-cd canopy, Above the canopy, a shield of arms. See of
Lincoln, with a smaller canopy o\-er it. In base, a shield of
anns: three roses. Smith.
ua : EP
1763. [.\.I>. 1514.] Red : rragmentaiy. [Add. ch. 21,379.]
WILLIAM ATWAT&fl. A.D. 1514-1521.
SEAL AD CAUSAS.
1764. Sulph. cast. 2i x li in. [U.C., G. 34.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin in a niche of a late style. Above, a
shield ofuncerlain arm&. In base, the Bishop kneeling in prayer.
S'. WILL'Ml : LINCOLN- : EPISCOPI : + : AD ; 0AUSA8.
JOHN LOHGLAMDS. A.D. 1521-I547.
1766. fA.D. 1529.] Rod : very fragmentary. About3X2in.
when perfect. [Hart, ch. 84 D. 4.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, enthroned, beneath a
canopy of a late style. In base, a shield of anns : LoNGLAND.
CIA
1766. Sulph. cast. pvii. 7l]
8IOILLU ■- lOH- DEI . ORA
ROYAL SEAL AD CAUSAS ECCLESIASTICAS.
A.r). 1547.
1767. Sulph. ca.'it 3f x 2^ in. [IviL 75.]
Pointed oval. An ornamentally carved shield : RoVaI.
Arms of England, with crown and supporters. In base,
a triangular entablature with carved border, inscribed :—
PRO I E^ATV : LINCOLN : * - The seal is designed in a debased
EtXXBSIASTlCAL. — UHCOt-S.
2t>7
Style, and the miitriK in a great measure appears to have been
struck by meaii» of punches, and not engraved,
* ' StOILLVM : REGIAE : MAIESTATI8 '.' AO ; CAV8AS :
ECCLESIASTICA8.
Sec ArtAa^logia, vol. iil, [x 4iit.
Oii« or the seals mode nccordin^ ">
HEHRY HOLBEACH.
A.D. 1547-1551.
[Ivii. 72.]
1768. Sulph. cast. 3| X 2| in.
Pointed oval : an elaborately designed niche in Italian
style. In the upper part, the Crucifixion bctw. two standing
figures, In the lower part, the Virgin and Child in a central
niche, b«tw. two saints, ftill-lenglh. In base, below 3 carved
plinth, a shield of arnu : on a cJievron cngniilcd betw. three
doves' heads erased, each bearing in iLs beak a branch, two
rosas slipped and leaved, HoL[t[i:AClt ; cnsigned with a mitre.
.... IQILLVM * HENRIOI + HOLBECH + OPI + LINCOI
JOHXf TAYLOR. A.D. ISS2-ISS4-
SEAl. AD CAUSAS,
1769. Sulph. cast. 2J x ij in. [tvii. 73.]
Pointed oval : two niches with heavy canopies, containing
the Virgin and Child on the 1., and a sainted Bishop on the r.,
probably St. Hugh of Lincoln. In base, under an arch with
side walls of masonr>', the Bishop kneeling in prayer.
SICILLD IOHARES DEI ORACA NICOLAI EPISCOPt AO
CAUSA8.
WILLIAM WICKHAM. A.D. 1584-1595.
SEAL AD CAl/SAS.
1770. Sulph. cast 2\ X U '"• Pvii. 74.]
Pointed oval: the Vimn seated, with the Child, in the
r. h. a lily, in a niche of fate style. In base, under a Tudor
arch, the Bishop, with pastoral staff^ kneeling in prayer. Ox-er
the niche an uncertain obji-ct, perhaps an eagle's head cra.sed
holding an arrow in the b&ik.
8 ; WItL'MI LINCOLN EPISCOPI : AD : CAU8AS.
JOHN WILLIAMS. A.D. 1621-1641.
1771. [A.D. 1632.] Red : fn placard, covered with paper
before imprcs^ifin, l^ X I in. [Colt, di. xxiv. ^^
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., SEE oF LINCOLN ;
368
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
si»., quarterly, f, 4, a chevron bctw. three men's hcsds in
profile coupcd ; 3, 3, a chevron bctw. three stags' heads
cabosscd, Williams.
RICHARD REYNOLDS. A.l>. 1723-i;44.
1772. [a,i>. 1736] Wafer, covered with paper: indUtinct,
on a labcL jf X 2^ in. [Add. ch. 16,158.]
Pointed oval : an omaincntally- carved shield of arms:
per pale, (fi-x,. See of Lincoln; sin., Reynoliw. very
indi.'itinct, over the shield a mitre, betw. two large and as
many small roses.
Legend on a ribbon : —
SIGILLVM - RICAROI - REYNOLDS ■ • • EPI8COPI ■ LIN-
COLNIENSIS. 1723.
Carved border.
THOMAS THURLOW. A.D. i779->787-
1773. [A.n. 178a] Wafer, covered with paper before im-
pression. 1} X li m. [IxviL 85.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex.,
See ok Lincoln ; sin., on a chevron cotiscd, three port-
ciilli.-«es chained and ringed, in chief a crescent for difference,
TlllJRLOW. In the field, on the 1. a palm-branch ; on the r. a
garland. Over the shield, a mitre, labelled and jewelled.
Carved border,
1774. Another. [l.xvli. 86.]
CONSISTORY COURT.
1775.[isthcent.] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression.
24 X 14 in. [Ivii. Sl]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child (?). full-length, in a
canopied niche. In base, under an areh with ma.-ionry at the
sides, an ecclesia-itic praying.
Legend wanting.
VIC.ARS-GKNERAL.
1776. [l6lh cent] SulpK. casL 2; X H in. [Ivii. 84.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated, with the Child, in a niche
of late style, with oirvcd canopy and tabernacle work at the
ECCt.ESIASTICAL. — LINCOI-S.
269
sides. In base, at shield or arms : a chevron bctw. three
roundles. on a chief a.'« many esciiHops.
■f- SIG + VICARII * QEN'AL + LINCOLNIE * ESt>\.
1777, [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast ij in. [Ivii. 85.]
A view of the Catlicdr»l, perhajis from the north-west
8 • VIC ■ OEN ; D ■ EP ■ LINO ■ PRO ■ LICEN 0MIS9" .
FACTVM : EXECVT : 8VPER r VERITAT : TESTI.
OFFICE OF THE VICAR IN SPtRITUALS.
JAMES WHITSTONE, Doorot I>oc.
1778. [a.I>. 1499-] Red: indistinct fragments. £Hari. cK
43 I. I >■]
Pointed oval : the Vii^in. seated, in a carved gothic niche.
Above, a shield of arms: SEE ov LIN'COLN,
PI ! LI
OFFICIALTY AND'OFFICIAL.
1779. [a.D, 1303.] Green: fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 4$
H. 28.]
Pointed oval : within a trcfoilcd gothic niche, a destroyed
figure of an official. In base, in an arched niche, an ecclesiastic
kneeling; in prayer to the r.
1780. [A.D. 131+] Green: fragmentary. [HarL ch. 43
H. J7-]
TATI8 : L
(Sigillum officialitatis Lincoln'.)
Another seal,
17eL [A.D. 1334.] Green : fine, but very imperfect [Slo.
ch. xxxii. 2.]
Pointed oval: the Virgin, half-length, with the Child,
within a canopied gothic niche. In base, under an arch with
carved details, an official kneeling in prayer.
Legend wanting.
ZJO
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
■348.J
A Hotker Stat,
Green : a fragment.
[Marl. ch. 43
1782. [A.D.
H. 43.]
Pointed oval: the Virgin, half-length, with the Child. In
base, an arched niche originally conuintng a kneeling official.
OLN
Ah official.
1783. [15th cei)t,) Sulph. cast. 2i x if in. flvii. 82.]
Pointed oval : three canopied niches containing the VJi^in
and Child bclw. a Bishop on the I., and 3 saint on the r. In
base, under an arch, an oflidal kneeling to the r. before a
lectern.
SIOILLUM >< OFFICIALIS « <» LINCOLNFENS o^ ECCLESIE ^
OFFICIAL SEAL OF THK BISHOPS SEQUES-
TRATOR.
DSNIS Z>B ELSBAM, lUotor of Skegness, co. Line.
1784. [a.d. 1362.] Green: fine, but imperfect. About
l^ X I in. [Harl. ch. 44 H. 31.]
Oval : impression of an antique gnostic gem. Helios or
the Sun, full-length, witl\ a radiated crown ; surrounded by
animals, among which are griflins, dogs, and deer.
AV€ : MIAIRIA : GRACdA : PLCNIA.
CHAPTER.
FIRST SEAL,
1786. [i2lh cent.] Dark brown : fine impression ; with a
depression al the top made by the projecting handle of the
matrix. 3i X 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,863.)
Pointed ova] : the Virgin, crowned, holding in the r. h. a
.sceptre terminated in a flower, and with the I. h. supporting
the Child seated on her knee. The Child is of laigcr propor-
tion than usual, draped in cIcRant folds, with cruciform
nimbus, and lifting up the r, h. in benediction ; in the upraised
I. h. an orb (?) 1 he throne has projecting terminals at the
Aides, and a plain footboard.
Legend on a concave be\'clled edge : —
* SieiLL^ CAPITVLI SACTt MARI6 LINCOLINEN
The A \vithout cross-bar ; the c of Cafifu/i square.
EOCLESIASTtCAL. — LINCOLN.
271
1786. (A,bout A.D. 1140-1150.] Dark-coloured: chipped
at the edges. [Eg. ch. 429.]
.... ILLf UPITVLI TE MARIC LIN ... .
SECOND SEAL.
1787. [End of t2th cent] Red: impression from siKer
miilrix. 3 X 2i in. [1. 22.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child, designed in a manner
simitar to, but more arllitic than, that of No. 178;. on a car\-cd
throne, in her r. h. a lily sceptre ; the Child holds in the I. h.
an open book. Footboard, with two small arches below.
Legend on a concave bevelled edge : —
StGILLVM ■ CAPITVLI - 8ANCTE - MARIE ■ LINCOLNICNSIS •
CCCLESIE.
The N'a in Lineolniensis arc reversed,
1788. [a.D. 1 195.] Green: originally a fine impression;
only a fragment of the central jKirl. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 24.]
0. Ax above.
^8. A small fragment of the lower part of a pointed oval
intersca), de»criU:d below. No. 1 7S9.
1789. [A.IX III7.] Light brown, varnished: ctlgc and
legend of <»^. destroyed. [Cott. ch. xl 32.]
0. As above.
K. .\ smaller pointed oval counterscal. 2 X IJ in. The
Annunciation.
*AVfi : MARIA : GRACIA : PLENA : DOMINVB : TECVM.
1790. Sulph. casts of o^'. and rev. of No. 1789. [D.C.,
E. 8. 9.]
1791. [AD. 1223-1239.] Light red: obv. fine, but im-
perfect ; rfv. well preserved. (Harl. ch. 44 F. 28.]
1792. [About A.li. 1227.] White: very imi>crfcct, only
centre of the oln>. ; rav. broken at the top. [Add.ch. 21.999.]
1793. [a.D. 1386] Bright red, on a mass of dark green:
fine impression, but edge and points chipped. No counter*
seal. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 46.]
1794. Sulph. cast from tlie pvcceding seal. [D.C., E. &]
1795. [A.r). 139J.] Bright red, on a mass of green: some-
what injured, originally a fine impression, the countcrseal in
good condition. [Marl. ch. 43 I. 2.]
1796. Sulph. cast, from an injured example of the oM>. only.
[DC. E. 7.J
I
27«
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
THIRD SEAL.
1797. [a.D. 1 509.] Dark green : chipped and indisdncL
[Add- ch. 21.372.]
The countcrscal of the Second Seal, tiscd alone.
1798. lA.D. 1511.] Green: impericcL [Add. ch. 21,373.]
1799. [A.D. 1513.] Green: imperfect [Add. ch. 21,374.]
1800. [A.D. 1521.] Green: edge injured. [Add. ch.
21.375]
1801. [A.D. 1522.] Green: frafimcntai^-. [Add. ch. 21,376.]
1803. [a.D. 1555.] Dark green: fragmentary. Used by
the President and Chapter. [Harl. ch. 84 F. 38.]
Seal ad Caiuas, etc.
1803. [14th cent] Sulph. c«»t, from a chipped impression.
[Ivii. 76.]
Pointed oval ; in a double niche, with gothic canopy, tre-
foiled .arches, and open-work at the sides, the Virgin (?)
holding a small model of a church ; an angel addressing hvr.
The corbel at the base is enriched with foliage In the field,
over the canopy, a crescent and cstoile.
CAPITVLt ■ €CCL€Sie ■ LrNCOLN : AO : CAVSA8 : CT :
N€QOCIA : NEC -. NON : AD : ALIENtATIONCS.J
OFFICE OF THE DEAN AND CHAPTER.
For PtcuHar Jurisdktion in the Counties 0/ Oxford aud
ZiitriiHf/iam.
1804. Red : recent impression from a matri.x of the iCth
cent. 3i X 2 in. [xxxvi. 234.]
Pointed oval: an ecclesiastic, full-IcnRth, in profile to tlic I.,
holding a cross, and standing on a mount bctw. two wavy
sprtgii of foliage. In base, an ornamental fleur-dc-lia.
* SIQ : OFFIC : DECA - ET - CAP - LINC • PRO - PEC • IVR : IN •
COM - OX : ET : BVC.
Inner border cabled ; outer border carved.
1805. Sulph. cast. [Hx. Si.]
ECCLESIASTICAL. — LINCOLN.
273
DEANS.
WILLIAM DE TOURMAY.
1806. [A.n 1223-1239.] Light-green mottled : imperfect
l{ X I in. [Hart. ch. 44 F. 25.]
2807. Pointed ovjil ; the Dean, fuU-lcngtlt, liolding a book.
9101 LCLMI D€ TOVRNA . . .
The letters U R of Taur»a are conjoined.
ROGER DE WESSHAM. A.P. 1239-1245.
1806. Stilph. cast. U X 'I in- Pvii. ;8.]
Pointed oval : the Dean, full-length, lifting up the hands.
«■ R0QCRV8 LINCOLNieNSIS CCCLCSIC DCCANVS.
WILLIAM DE LESSINOTOH, or LEXINGTON.
A.I>. 12(53-1272.
1809. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 2 M i^in.
(Ivii. 77-\
Pointed oval ; the Dean scaled on a carved scat, to the r.,
reading at a Icctcm.
• 8' MAGISTTRI) - Wl OC : UINC
JOHN DE STRETLS.
1810.[a.D. 1366.] Faded preen. 14 in. (Add. ch. 21492.]
Within a caned gothic panel, and suspended by the strap
from a forked tree, a sliicid of arms : gyronny of eight, on a
canton a covered cup, stretle.
SiaiLL- : tOH-IS : DE : 8TRETELE i CLERICI.
The letters D E are conjoiiicd.
JOHN DE SHBPETE, LL.D.
18U.* [A.Dl 1392.J Red I very imperfect, ij x I in.
tWol.ch.xi. 31]
Pointed oval -. a male saint, perhaps St. John the Evange-
list (?) enthroned, with a flight of steps and rock>' .sides in the
foKground. On the I. an unidentified figure, fulMcngth,
probably the I>can ; on the r., suspended by a strap from a
tree, a shield of anus, the bearings obliterated by pressure.
The legend was a rhyming hexameter verse: —
SHEPEYE : OECANUM : <A t Q} : SANUM.
T
874
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
JOHli C0H3TABLB. A.D. I514-1528.
1612. Sulph. cast. 2j X li in. [Wii. 83.]-
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with heavy canopy and
tabernacle work at the std«, the VirKin, holding a long
sceptre, with the Child. In base, a shield of arms : quarterly,
I, 4, vair4 over all a bend, constable:
8^ t KJH'IS : CONSTABLE : DCCANI : ECCL'IE : L1NCOUNIE.
SUB- DEAN.
JOSH.
1813. [A.D. 1216.I White, varnished: imperfect [Add.
ch. 20.513.]
Oval : the impression of an antique gem. A Greek
warrior, with round shield, falling on his knees, another
warrior attftcking him.
ILL' lOHl
ARCHDEACONS OF LINCOLN.
ROGER D'AUMERY, Prtxeiitor and ArM^con.
1914. [About A.D. Ii6a] Light-green, varnished: im-
perfect at the upper part and indistinct About 2 x 1-} in.
[Harl. ch.43 H. 21.J
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-length, holding a book.
LVM CENTO
The letters u M are conjoined.
ALEXANDER, Canon and Vue-Arehdeacon,
leiB. [About A.a 1180.] Red: well preserved; from a
matrix either much won) or of slight style of workmanship.
Imoresscd on the rev. .side of a mass of wax, and evidently
intended to form a countct^eal to a seal on the obv. Slighlly
concave and showing at the top a depression made by the
loop-shaped handle of the matrix, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 43
c. 37.1
1816. Sulph. cast from Na i8i s- [UC, D. 49.]
ROBERT DE HERFSY (?).
1817, [About A.I), 1255.] Uncoloured : a fragment. (Harl.
ch. 4S I. 43.]
Pointed oval : thv Archdeacon, full-length, holding a book.
Legend destroyed.
ROOER DE rULDON.
1818. [a-V. I27&] Light-brown: cdgcschippcd. if x tin.
[Eg. ch. 395-1
Pointed oval : in a gothic niche with carved canopy, the
Virgin, half-length, with the Child. In base, under an arch,
the Archdeacon kneeling in prayer.
8' ROQCRI ' ARCH'NI ' LINCO
1819. Sulph. cast, from an impcrrect impression. [Ivii. 79.]
€RI ' AR LINO
RICHARD DE RAVENSER. A.D. I36R-I386.'
1820. Sulph. cast 2i X H in. pvii. 8a]
Pointed oval : in a well-designed niche, with canopy and
buttresses, the Virgin, full-length, with a lily branch, and the
Child. At the sides, two saints, full-length, that on the r. a
l»shop, perhaps St. Hugh or St John of Beverley, where
R. dc Raven.'ser was Provost. Over these, in small compart-
ments above the crenellated ridge of screcnwork which unites
the buttresses to the niche, two angels, half-length : on the
crockets, two birds. In base, under a round-headed arch, a
shield of arms ; barr)- nebuly of four pieces, or two bars
ncbuly, on a chief three niveiis, Raviinseh.
S' : RICI : DE : RAVENSER ■- : ARCHIDl : UNCOLNIE :
OEOROE HENHAOE.
1821. [A.D. 1 S49 ] Ked : cracked. -J x | in. [Add. ch.
21,068.]
Oval signet : a couped bust in profile to (he r.
1822. [A.D. I549-] Red: imperfect [Add. ch. 21 fiOj.]
* But (/. Laiud Ch. 340^ A.D. 1390.
T 2
276
CATALOCUK 01' SEA!-*;.
ARCHDEACONRY OF LINCOLN.
1823. [[8th cent.] Sulph. cast 3^ x it in. [D.C., K.
Oval : the west' front of the Cathedral. In the field the
letter T.
THE SEAL OF THE ARCHDEACONRY OF LINCOLN.
Crimped edge.
ARCHDEACONS OF HUNTINGDON.
NICHOI^S DE SIOILLO. A.D. I155-I1S4.
1824. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. About
2J- X H in. [Ixiv. 7;.]
Pointed oval : Noah's ark, with the dove descending upon
it, holding a branch in its beak.
• QDON . . .
ROBERT DE HARDRE8. A.D. 1191-1207.
182&. Sulph. cast, from a chipped impression. 3} x t'^ in.
pxiv. 78.)
Pointed oxal : the Archdeacon standing on a corbel and
lifting up the hands in benediction. In the field over his
shoulders, on the I. a crescent, on the r. an cstoilc.
« SIQILU' ■ ROBSRTI - DG • HA ARCHIO* HVNT€NDVNie.
ARCHDEACONRY OF HUNTINGDON.
Sm/ 0/ tkt Commissnry and Official.
1826. [17th cent,] Red : recent impression from the ma-
trix. 2i X 2} in. [xxxv. 192.]
Pointed 0v.1I : divide<! into two parts by a horizontal line;
In the upper division an ami i.%<uing from the top of the field
and holcHng a balance ; in the field four crosses patt^e. In
the lower division an ornamental shield of anns : a fcssc
danccltjc betw. six crosses crosslct, Harnardikton (?) A
square hok- in the matrix below the shield.
4 8IQILLVM COMMISSARII ET OFFlCIALIS > + ARCHI-
DIACONATV3 HVNTINOTONIEN ■
1837. Sulpl). cast. [Ixiv. 79 J
ECCLESIASTICAU— U NCOLN.
277
Later Seal,
Used by MICHAEL TYSON, U.D., Arefuieoion.
1628. [a.d. 1780.] Wafer, covered with paper before im-
pression. 2} X ij in. [Ixvii. 87.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms ; a cross
moliiic bctw. four open books.
8IGILLVM ' AROHIDIA - 0ONATV8 - HVNT.
ARCHDEACON OF NORTHAMPTON.'
Opiiofthe OfficmL
1839. [A.D. 1473.] Red : imperfect ij x I in. [Add.
ch. 6056.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^in seatctt with the Child beneath a
trcftulcd canopy. In base, the official, halMength, in prayer.
ITATI8 NORTHAMPTONIE.
THOMAS WOLBEY. A.D. l68o-t707.
1830. Red : recent impression from the stiver matrix.
3| X If in, [xxxv. 91.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, fiill-Icngth, a lamb in his
arms, under a ctrciilur canopy of late style. Supported by
turned pillars. In the field, on each side, a sprig of foliage.
SIGILLVM • THOME • WOLSEY O. 8. T. P ...... .
ARCHI01AC0NI « NORTHAMTON.
Outer border carved.
1831. Cast in lead, much defaced. [SIo. xxxiv. 71.]
Probate Seal
1832. (A.D. 1713.1 Red: covered with paper before iin>
pression. 3! X 2| in. [Add. ch. 9429.]
Oval : in the upper jiart a saint, full-length, in a carved
niche. In base an ornamental shield of arms, the charges
obliterated.
Legend indistinct
• Tlic Arehile»coiir>' of Nortliamptofi became pait of the Diocese of
rctcrtwroui:!) In 1541.
278
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHDEACON OF LEICESTER.
RICHARD DE ELVET. A.D. 1404-1424.
1833. Sulph. c-tsL 2\ X II in. [Ixvi. 73.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, holding in llie r. h.
the Child, in the I. h. a sceptre flcur-dc-lizc ; seated in a
niche with car\'cd canopy, and tabernacle work at the sitles.
In base, in a niche with round-headed areh, thf Archdeacon,
half-length, in prayer.
1* SiaiLLU • RIOAB' : OE : ELVET : ARCHIDIACONI ; LEtCESTR'
O^f of thf Offidat.
1834. [A.D. 1346.] Brown: fragments. [Harl..ch.SS E.2.]
rointed oval : an official seated beneath a gothic canopy.
Legend wanting. ,
Sequestrator {tised by the Commissary and Official).
1835. [a,d. 1524] Red. 1; X -IJiR- [Add. ch. 22,5sa]
Pointed oval : St. Mary Magdalene (?), full-Icnglh, holding
a covered cup, and standing on acorbeJ. In the field, a cordon
of small stars or studs.
8IQIt.LU SEQVE8TRATOB13 - ARCHIDfACO" LEVCESTRt.
WILLIAM FOSTER, LL.D.
Commissary and Official.
1836. [A.n. 1C98.] Red : covered with |)apcr before im-
pression. About 3 X 2 in. [Add. ch. 1009'.]
Pointed oval : a saint or oRicial. full-length, in a carved
niche. In base a shield of arms : quarterly, 1, 4, indistinct ;
2, 3, indistinct, except a bend charged with three uncertain
objects. Over all, on an escutcheon, a bend and other
obliterated charges.
OLN : PRO : ARCH .......
ARCHDEACON OF OXFORD.
JOHH SE SOUTHAM.
1637, [a.D. 140s.) Brown : in good pre-wrvation. ij in.
[Cott. ch. xii. S]
Within a finely caived and traced gothic panel, and
ECCLESIASTIC AI-— LINCOLN. 2/9
susfKiuled by a ittrap from n forked tree, 3 shield of annsi
CiTV OP OXKORl). Field diapered with sprigs.
SIQILLV^ «• I0HANNI8 »• OE » SOUTH'^ J"
ARCHDEACON OF BUCKINGHAM.
STEPHEN.
1838. [About A.D. 1193-1194] Crcamy-whitc : edge tm-
pcrfcct 2i X H in. [Hari. eh. 84 F. 30.]
Pranlctl ova] ; the Archdeacon, full-length, lifting up his
hands.
CSUCPHANVIS) AR[CIHIDIA:C0NJV6 DC BVCKINQH
1838. Suiph. cast of No. 1838. [D.C., D. $0.]
ARCHDEACON OF BEDFORD.
JOHN DE HOUTUME.
1840. [A.U. 1228-1231.] Whitish-brown, varnished: the
edge chipped, i-i X J in. [Add. ch. i8,ig8,]
Oval : on an cstradc a bull at bay, to the r. : the imprcs.iion
of an antique gem.
*8' MAG'RI lOH'tS DC KOVTVNe.
CANONS.
PETER DE OOLDE8BUROH.
1841. [a.u. 1345.] Red : a fragment. [Ilarl. ch. 52 C. 1 1.]
In An indistinct orn.tmcnul cupped border a shield of ann& :
throe crescents within a bordure engrailed.
Legend wanting.
SIMON DE I3TLEP.
1842. [.\.u, I34S-J Red : a fr.igmcnt. {Harl. ch. 52 C li.]
In an ornamental cusjwd boKler a >hield of arms with
defaced charges,
SIMO
2«0
CATALOGUE OV 58ALS.
JOHN MARSHALL, Canon of Brampton Prebtnd.
1843. [A.D. 1430.] Red : much injured. \ in. [Cott cb.
xii. 23.]
An eagle rising, with Inverted wings.
RURAL DEANS AND DEANERIES.
KOBERT DE ROWSLL, Dtan ej Ntukus, co. Line.
• 1B44. [A.D. 1201.] Brownish-grcen. \\ in. [Harl. ch. 53
D. la]
Pointed ov-al : a crescent enclosing an esfoile of seven
points wavy.
* SIQILL- ROBERT! DC ROWCL*.
HENRY, Dean of Wragkmu, or Wraggoe, co. Line.
1845. [A.D. 1217-1233.] Dark green, i^ X i in. [Harl. ch.
45 A. 52,]
Pointed oval : a seeded flcur-dc-lts.
■* SIOtLL' : HCNRICI CAPELLANI.
1845*. Sulph. cast from No. 1845. [D.C.. E. SJI.]
WALTER, Dtan of Saxelby, co. Line.
1646. (Early 13th cent.] Green: well preserved. | in.
[Harl. cli. 46 E. 32.]
The keys of St. Peter, bctw. an cstoilc and a crescent
« CReD£ SIGNIS.
ASCER, Dtan of Daventrjf,co. Nortkt.
1847. [A.n. 1 377.] Bronzc-grccn : imperfect. About J X 5 in.
when perfect. (Harl. cli. 84 F. 31.]
Pointed oval : a tripic-towered castle.; above, an indistinct
object.
WAJSSeR- €ST NOMf €I[V3J
THOMAS DE CRUMBWELL, Priest. Late Dean of
Newark, co. Nolls.
1848. [rjtii cent] Green: the points broken off if x i in.
[Had. ch. 112 F. 33.]
ECCLESIASTICAL. — LINCOLN.
a8i
Pointed oval : the Dean, full-length, lifting up the hands
In benediction.
SIOIL- THOME &AIC1£RD- D€ ORVW'.
1849. Sulpb. cast of No. 1848. [D.C.. E. 96.]
JORDEBURO, or Yarborvu^, ee. Line,
1850. [A.U. 131 1.) Green : on a .string passed through a
seal app. on a parchment label. 1 x i in. [Harl. ch. 56
B.34.1
rented wal : on an altar, a chalice^ betw. two candlesticks,
a dexter hand or blessing above.
B' OeCANAT r 06 : IORD€BVRQ.
In the last word tlic letters R, E B, and V R arc conjmncd.
1861. [.\.D. 1310] Dark green : imi>crfcct. edge chipped
away. [HarL ch. 49 I. 40]
1853. [A.D. 134&] DarkRrccn: a small fr.-^mcnL [Harl
ch. 44 H. 28.]
RALPH DE ROWELLE, Deaa, Prtbendary of Asgarfy,
ca. Lint., AJi. 12219-1316.
18B3. D.ark green : edge chipped. i^Jj X -JJ in. [Harl.
ch. 44 I. 13.]
Pointed oval : a male bust in profile to the r., coupcd.
* SIOtLU- RADVLFI ■ De - ROWEL.
The letters E L of Rmvel, conjoined.
1654. Sulph. cast from No. 1853. [D.C, F. 6^1.}
1656. Dark green : in good prcservaUon. [Harl. ch. 55
E. 42.]
1866. Sulph, cast from No. 1855. [D.C, F. 652.]
BUCKIHGHAM.
1857. (A-D. 1383.] Dark green: injured. 14 X i in.
[Harl. cIj. 84 F. 8.)
Pointed oval : a bust, in profile to the r., couped, above it
a dexter hand of blessing issuing from the r. h. side of the
field. In the field on the I. a crescent, on the r. a muilcL
• 8IQILLVM ■ DECANATI !
383
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NICHOLAS COOKE, Dean of Nottingfutm and Bingfiam.
1858. [a.1), 1557.] Green ; a fragment (Wol. ch. xi. 38.]
Oval : only a seated official {T) and lloral scrolls rcniaiiL
BISHOPS OF LLANDAFF.
NICHOLAS AP GDRQANT. A.D. 1148-II83.
1859. Red : fine, but edge destroyed. 3x2 in. [HarL
ch. 75 A. 3a]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on 3 platform, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1, h, a. pajitoral staff.
« 81 DOM NOA PI.
leeo. Sulph. cast of No. 1859, [D.C., D. 3&)
WILLIAM SALTMARSH. A.D. llt!iS-tigi.
1861. Hroun : fine, but imperfect impression. [Harl. ch.
75 A. 16.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards.
8IQILLV SIS CPI . . : . . .
IJ. A small oval cotmterseal. ti X i-f in. The impression
of an ancient Christl-in gem. A long cross belw. two coupcd
busts facing each other.
• IN TAT OMNe V6RBVM.
— C/. Dait. MX. ij ; a CoT. xUi. 1.
(In ore duorum aut triuin tcstJum stabit omnc vcrbum.)
1S63. Sulph. cast of the o^. of No. 1861. [UC, D. 32.]
1863. Ia.I). 11901] I-ight brown, varnished: originally a
fine impression, now imperfect and the edge wanting. [Harl.
ch. 75 A. t?.]
p. As above.
B, A small oval counterseal. Il X 1 in. Impression of a
fine but cracked ancient gem. An imperial bust, bearded, in
profile to the r, coupcd at the neck.
1864. Sulplt casts of the oh: and w. of No. 1863. [D.C..
D. 33. 34-]
ECCLKSI ASTICAL.— LLAN DA FK.
28J
HENRY OF ABERGAVENNY. A.D. I193--12I8.
166S. Dark green : originally a line impression, but edge
and iHMnts dcilroycd. About 3} X ij in. [Harl ch. 75
A. 21.)
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, liAtng up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stafT
m &IGtLL- : HCNRIOI : [LANOIAVCNSIS : EPiSCOPt.
H. A smaller pointed oval countcrscaL i| x } in. The
Archangel Gabriel, full-length.
• SeCRET' ■ HENft-ILANDA^- CPISCOP'.
The letters N R of //mr, and N D oiLandav conjoined.
1866. Sulph. casts of the o^. and r«v. of No. 1865. [D.C.,
E. s8, 61.]
1667. Dark green : fine, but the edgts and sides imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 75 A. 18.J
1668. Brown, varnished: fine impression, imperfect, cracked.
[Harl. ch. 75 A. 23.]
Another Scat
1869. Dark green : fine impression ; the upper part and
edge imperfect [Harl. ch. 75 A, 2a]
(i>. Pointed oval : the lli.shop, on a columnar pedestal,
lining up the r. h. in benediction, in the ]. h. a pastoral staff.
Tlic arrangement of the folds of the drapery differs from that
in the previous seal.
• 8IOILL- HCNRICI DC CIA LANOAVCNSIS EPI8C0PI.
W. A smaller potnteil oval counterseal. About i^ x -fj in.
A cherub, on a platform.
L- H- 0-1 GAS LAND' C
Atiother Seal
1670. Dark red : a very fine and clear impression ; the
lower part wanting. [HarL ch. 75 A. 22.]
t>. As above. No. ifirtg.
R. As above, in the First Seal, Na 1865.
1871. Sulph. ca.sts of the obv. and rev. of No. 1 87a p>.C,
E. 6c\ 59.1
ELIAS DE RADNOR. .\.D. 1230-1240.
1872. Dark grcca : line .ind clear imprcs.sion ; the lower
point chipjwd. 2^ X ij in. [IlarL ch. 75 U- 0.\
884
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. PoimeJ oval : the IJisliop, full-length, on a pedestal,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staflT.
In the field, a crescent and an estoile.
V €UAS : DEI : QRACIA : LIANDIAVENSIS : CPISCOPVS.
H. A smaller pointed oval countcrscat. ij x i in. A
right hand of blessing issuing from wavy lines representing
clouds, the fingers turned upwards.
« SCCRCT? ; CLIE : LANDAVEN8IS : EPI8COP1 :
1873. Sulph. casts of oiv. and rev. of No. 1872. [D.G, £.
66,67.]
1874. [a.U. 1234.] Dark green: fine, but imperfect impres-
sion ; edges broken off; countcrscal perfect (Hart. ch. 75 A.
25]
1675. [.\.Ti. 1234.} Dark green : line, but the edge injured ;
counterseal perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 8.]
1876. [a.d. 1234.] Dark green : fine, but the upper part
imixrrfcct [Harl. ch. 75 B. 9.]
1877. [a.d. 1234.] Dark green: fine, but the points and
edge of oiv. imperfect. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 40]
1878. [a.D. 1239^1 Light brown, varnished ; o^t'. imperfect.
[HarL ch. 75 A. 26.J
WILLIAM OP CHRISTCHURCH. A.D. 1240-1244-
1879. Dark green : fine, but the lower point chipped.
af X H in. [Harl. ch. 75 D. Td]
p. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a corbel,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stafU
«■ 3I0ILL' : WILL'I ; DEI : QRA . . . A : LANDAVENSIS : tPl.
R. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. l^ X l in. St
Peter, full-length, on a bracket, with book and keys.
* SECRET ■ W ■ LAKDAVENSIS : CPl.
1880. Sulph. casts of <?^. and rev. of Na 1879. [D.C., E.
70. 71-1
WILLIAM BRUCE. A.D. 1266-1287.
1881. [.\.D. 127a] Green: only central part [Add. ch.
19,629,1
Pointed oval: the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral st.nff. TJic field diajicrcd
lozcngy with a small leaf in each space.
«L
ECCLesiASTICAL. — LLA.NDAPF.
285
JOHN OP EGGLESCUPPE. A.D. 1 323- 1 347.
1882. Green ; of beautiful design and execution ; fragmen-
tAfy. 21 in. [xxxv. 5.)
Pointed oval : the Bishop, on an elaborately carved corbel,
with embroidered vestoients, lifting up the r. h. in bcn«dictioa,
In the I. h. a pastoral staff; overhead, a finely traced gothic
canopy with crockctcd roof-Iincs and pointed finialit. The
field diajicrcd lozcnpy. with a rose tn soldi in each interstice.
In the field, two shields of arms : /., ENGI.AND ; r., or, a stork
sutant Over the CMiopy.oii the 1.. a crescent ; the correspond-
ing device on the r. was probably an &stoile, but is wanting.
. . 8 ■ lOHA CtA ■ CPI3 ANOAVCNSIS.
1863. [A.D. I353.] Green: line, but impcrfccL [Add. ch.
30,6ia]
THOMAS PEVER£LL. A.U 139S-1407.
1884. Gilded jjutta pcrclia : recent impression from matrix.
2| X li in. [xxxv. 367.]
Pointed oval : the Trinit>', in a niche with trcfoilcd canopy
with seven tall pinnacles heavily crocketed, betw. two wavy
sprigs. In base, the Bishop, with stringed mitre and
pastoral staff curving outn-ards, kneeling to the 1. ; on tlic r.
.'I shield of arms : a bend, in chief a book or billet. CJ. arms
of Hishop Pcvcrcll of Worcester, on seal in HarL ch, 1 1 1 C 20 ;
No. 2,385.
SiaiLLVM : THOME : PEVERELU' : EPV : LANOAUEN' ■ m
Cabled borders.
1886. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. ?•]
ROBERT HOLQATE. A.D. 1537-1545-
Signet.
1886. [a.D. 1540.] Red : much injured, [HarL ch.43 I, 10.]
Small octagonal impres:sion, probably from a ring. Our
Lo-^ (?) ... IH ... CIA NO ... .
CHAPTER.
FIRST SEAL.
1887. [i3th cent.) Light brown, varnished: fine clear
ImpreKiion, injured and imperfect. Alwut 2\ X 2^ when
perfecL [Harl. ch. 75 B. 25.]
286
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : tho Cathedral, apparently from the N. sida
. . . IGILLVM LAN . ... € LLC
1689. Sulph. cast of No. 188;. [D.C.. E. 1 13 ]
1869. [A.IX 1193-1218.] Green: very imperfect, lower
part and edge wanting. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 18.]
IQIL LE8IE.
SECOND SEAL.—X2X\ cent
1890. [a.d. 1230-1240.] Dark green: fine, the edge
slightly imperfect 2\ X i^ in. [Marl. ch. 75 IJ. 6.]
0. Pointed oval : the Cathedral, apparently from the W.,
with details of Norman architecture, central tower, porch, and
two pinnacles.
« SIQILL- ' CAPITVLI - UINOAVCNSIS CCLCSIC.
It. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. i-} x i in. An
Agnus Dei.
SeCRCTVM LAN0AVCNSI8 CCCLCSIC.
1891. Sulph. casts of the oh', and rev. of No. 1890. [D.C.,
E. 19, 2a]
1892. [a.D. 1193-1218.] Red: origin.il!v fine; now very
imperfect and lower part wanting. [Ilarl. en. 75 A. 2a]
1893. [a.d. 1234.] Faded green: originally fine; now
cracked and imperfccL [Harl, ch. 75 B. 8.]
1694. [a.d. 1234.] Green |)artly faded: originally fine;
now imperfect. [Harl, ch. 75 B. 9.]
ARCH DEACONS.
URBAN n.
1895. [About A.tt 119(5-1298.] Dark green: varnished.
2 X 13 in- [Harl. ch. 7$ B. 32.]
Pointed oval : a dove displayed, witli inverted wings.
4SI0ILL9 VRBAMI ARCHIDIAC LAUOAVIC
1896. Sulph. cast of No. 1895. [D.C., E. 634.]
BOBERT DE LA MORE.
1897. [a.d. 1385.] Green: fine, but imperfect. About
2J X iJ in- when perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 33.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child in a carved gothic
ECCLKSIASTICAL. — LONDON.
287
niche willi trefoilcd canopy. In base, under a carved arch
smd betw, two sprigs, the Arctuicacon kneeling in prayer.
M StQ NIS; .... LANDAU m
1898. Sulph. cast of No. 1897. [D.C., F. 75.J
BISHOPS OF LONDON.
RICHARD SE BEAMES. A.D. iloS-1127.
1896. Sulpti. cast, from an imperfect impression, z}. x 3 in.
[Ivi. 72.1
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. K. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastural staff.
• SIOILLVM ' R
.LONDON I
RICHARD DE BEAMES II. A.D. II52-1162.
1900. Sulph. casL si x 2^ in. [Ivi. 75.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lining up the r. h. in
benediction, in the r. h. a pastoral staff. Uctw. the feet, an
tmli.vtinct device.
* RICARDV8 ' LONDONIENSIS - EP18C0PVIS ■ SECtVNDVS.
GILBERT POLIOT (?). A.D. I163-I187.
1901^ Sulph. cast 34- x 2| in. [Ivj. 74 ]
Pointed ova] : the Bishop, full-length, with stringed mitre,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff
curved outwards.
+ GIL€ ONIENSIS • €PI8COPV8.
RICHARD FITZHEAL. A.D. 1189-1198.
1902. Green : fine, but edge and lower point chipixd.
The conntcrseal has a mark at the top from handle of the
matrix. 3 x 2 in, [Harl. ch. 83 C. 31.J
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lilting up the r. h.
ID benediction, in the I. h. a i>a.storai staff. In tlie field on the
I., the numeral ni'. the bishop being the third of his name.
* RtCARDVS Oei QRAOIIA L0ND)0Nr|£NI8IS CPISCOPVS.
E- A smaller pointed oval countcrscal, with marks of tlie
288
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
handle. 14 x i-^ in. St. Paul, with nimbus, sword in r. h.,
and book in 1. h., seated on a rainbow.
ttPAVLV3 8ERW8 CRISTI IHE8V.
1903. Sulph. casts of the oiv. and rev. of No. 190Z. [D.C.
D. 39, 40.]
WILLIAM DE S. MERB L'EQUBE. A.D. 1199-1221.
1904. Sulph. casts, fram an imperfect fiiv. and perfect rev.
3i X 2 in. [Ivi. 75, 76.]
0. Pointed oval: the Bi-shop, full-length, on a platform,
with embroidered vcitments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In the field on the 1., the numeral -^i
the Bishop being the second of his name.
WILL€LM ..... ACIA ONI€NSI8 ■ EPISCOPVS.
R. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. 1 J X -|-J in. The
Virgin holding the Child on her knees, in the r. h. a sceptre
fleur-de-lix^ ; .■^eatcd in a gothic niche with trcfoiled canopy,
her feet resting on a short column or capital.
*• WILL-I StQNO 8€CReTVM TRIPLICe SI8N0.
1906. Green : edge and upper part destroyed. [Cott d).
xxi. 1 5.]
)9l . . . . MVS DEI QRACtA N00NIEN8IS EPI3C0PV.
1906. Sulph. cast of the rm. [Ixviii. 85.]
EUSTACE DE FAUCONBEBO. A.l). 1221-1328.
1907. Sulph. casts, from achipped impression. 3i X tj in.
[Ivi. 77. 78]
p. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a carved
corbel, lifting up the r. h. In benediction, in the L h. a pastoral
staff
»^ EVSTACHIVS 1 061 :0 A : LONDONIENSIS : 6PI8COPVS.
B, A smaller pointed oval counterseal. » x i^- in. Sl
Paul, full-length, on a corbel, with nimbus; in the r. h. a
sword, in thcT. h- a book.
• €VeTACHIVM ! PAVU : DOC€AT : UB€R ; ADIVV6T ; €N3I8.
ROGER NIGER. A.D. 1229-1241.
1908. Sulph. casts, from a chipped imprcsaion. 2j x ij in.
[Ivi. ;9. 80,]
0. Pointed oval: the Dishop; full-length. lifting up the r. h.
ECCLESI ASTICA L. — I,ON DON.
289
in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral stiff. In the field, a
sword and a key.
.... O0CRV3 : DCI I 0ONICN3' EPISCOPVS.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterseaL 2 x ij in. St
Paul, with sword and book, enthroned. In base, under an
arch, tlie Bishop kneeling to the 1. in prayer.
^A^ ROQCRVM ■ GLAOtO IPJROT€0€ : IPIAVLE : PIO.
FULK BASSET. A.U. 1244-1259.
1909. Sulph. casts, from a chipped impression. 2^x ij in.
tlvL8i,82.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop. TuU-Iength, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stalT; standing on a
Corbet, the front of which forms a shield of arms : three bars
nebuly, Basset.
. . . IQILL' 1 FVLCONtS : DCI : GRACtA : LONDONICN' CPISCOP. . .
B. A smaller pointed oval coutJtc^ic.^l. l^ x li in. In a
niche with trc-foilcd arch supported with slender shafts, the
Virgin, half-length, with the Child, Below, under a similar
arch, St. Peter (]>atron of York Cathedral, of which Bishop
Basset had previously been tlie Dean), seated on a chair or
throne, in profile to the r., with nimbus, key over the r.
shoulder, and book in L h. with the Dean knecline before
him. The engraver rc^'crsing the seal, has inserted in the
sjKice o\'er the niche the following arms: barry nebuly of
eight, in allusion to the arms of BUhop BASSET, described in
the otv.
* SIOILL- FULCONIS : BASSET : DCrClANI : CBOa.
Another CounUrsmi.
1910. Sulph. cast. 2\ x ij in. [Ivi. 83.]
Pointed oval : St Paul, with sword in r. h. and book in I. h.,
seated in a golhic niche with finely carved trefoiled canopy.
In base, under a cinquefoilcd arch, the Bishop, half-length, to
the 1., praying.
FVIXONI ' MVNIT • OLADIO - SIBI PAVL' £T VNIT.
Tliis is apparently the proper countcrseal ; ihc former one
probably temporary.
HSNRY WENOHAU, at DE WIMOHAM. A.D. 1260-1262.
1011. Sulph. cast, from a chipped impression. 3 X i| la.
Uvi. 84. 8S-]
u
290
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0, Pointed oval : the Bisliop, fiilUlength, mitro broken off,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. u pastoral staff.
QRACIA £PIS
B, A smntlcr pointed oval counteraeal. jj x ij in. A
slender pinnacle, surmounted by a small cross, bctw. two
saints, full-lenfjtli. On the r., St Paul, with nimbuit, .sword
over the shoulder, and book in hand ; on the I.. Sl Edmund,
with nimbus, croivu. and sceptre, the 1. Ii. uplifted and pierced
by tM-o arrows. Overhead, in clouds, a bust of St Catharine,
full-face, with nimbus, wheel, and pnlm-braneh. In base,
under a trcfoiled base, the Bishop, halMcngth, to the r.,
praying.
• ME : IVVET : CDMVNDVS : C[AT€R1INE<P?
MVNDVS.
SIM ■- PRCCe !
JOHN CHI8HULL. A.D. l274-i2Sa
1913. Sulph. cast. 2J X |2. [Ivi. 86.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, in vestments |>artly
embroidered, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pastoral staff curved outwards. In the field, the sword of
St. Paul and the keys of St. Peter.
• lOHANNES : OCI i QRA : LONDONtCNSIS : CPlSCOPUS.
RICHARD GRAVESEND. A.D. 1280-1303.
1913. fA.D. 13001] Dark green : fine, but imperfect [Cott.
eh. v. 33.1
Pointed oval : St. Paul, half-length, with sword and book, in
a gothic niche with pinnacles at the sides. In base, under a
trefoiled arch, bctw. two sunk quatrcfoiled openings, the
Bishop, half-length, to the I.
iPlONTinCATVS.
RALPH BALDOCK. A.D. 1306-1313.
1914. [a.d. 1306.] Green: fine, but the edges imperfect.
About 3 X 2 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 19.637.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop in embroidered vestments, full-
length, lifting up the r, h. in benediction, in the 1, h. a pastoral
staff; in a finely designed gothic niche, consisting of a pointed
arch, with erocketings. on two slender shafts with tracery
and an elaborate corbel In the field, busts of SS. Peter and
Paul.
8' DCn GRA U €T>I.
BCCLESI ASTICAL.— LO KDON.
391
STEPHEN QRAVESEND. A.D. 1319-1338.
1916. [A.D. 1337.) Dark green : fine, but the edge injured.
2 X 3 in. [Harl. cli. 83 C. 34.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a platform beneath
a trefoiled canopy, liftinj* up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a pastoral stafT. The field diapered.
• 8' I ST6PHANI - D€l : Q LONDONfCNS
1916. Sulph. cast of No. 1914. [D.C, F. ror.]
A CoiiHlerseaL
1917. Sulph. cast 24 x 14 in. [Ivii. 91]
Pointed ova! : St. Paul, seated, with sword and book, be-
neath a trefoiled canopy. In base, under an arch, the Bisliop,
holding up the hands in prayer.
pen : PA[VILVM : XPC : TV«ATVR ■ ST€PHIA1NVS : IST6.
1918. [A.D. 1319.] Red : fragmentary. [L. F. C. iv. %.\
TVR : 8T€
RALPH STRATFORD. A.D. 1340-1354.
1919. [a,u. 134013 Green: ui Rnc state of preservation;
app, by a woven cord of red silk threads. 3{ X 2 in. [Cott.
cli. V. 10.]
Pointed oval : the Bi-shop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff ; standing on a carved
corbel within an elaborately traced gothic niche; with taber-
nacle work at the sides, bctw. two swords.
SIOILL-V : RADVLPHI i DEI : QRA : L0ND0NIEN81S ; &\.
1920. Sulph. cast of Na 1919. [D.C, F. 102.]
1921. Another, varnished. [D.C, F. 103.]
Anothtr Stat.
1923. [.\.rt. 1348.] Green: fine, but imperfect [Stowe
collection, Repingdun charters.]
Pointed oval : St Paul seated, with sword and book, in a
carved niche with canopy and tabernacle sides. In base,
under an arch, tlie Bitshop, kneeling, bctw. tivo shields of arms :
L, two swords in sallirc, points upward, SEE OF London ; r..
quarterly, I, two cinoucfoils pierced, 2, 3. a sword erect in
pale. 4, three cinqucfoils.
Legend wanting.
U 2
393
CATALOGUK OF SKALS.
SIMON TYBALD, .7/. 80DB0RY. A.D. 1362-1375.
1923. Sulph. cast, zi x if In. [Ivi. 8;.]
Pointed oval : St. Paul, seated in a carved niche, with sword
in r. h. and book in I. h. ; overhead, in a carved gothic canopy,
the Virgin ; on tabcnucic work at the sides, two shields of
arms : 1., SEE OF London ; r, a talbot sejant within a bordure
engrailed, SUDBURV. In base, under an arch, the Bi»Iio|>, with
pastoral staff, kneeling to the r.
SIOILLVM : 8IMONI8 : DEI : QRACIA : LONDONIENSIS : EPi.
1934. [a.D. 1368,) Red ; originally very fine, but now
imperfect. [Had. ch. 79 G. 38.]
8IQII 0NI8
Priiy Seal.
1926. Stilph. cast. ItV 'n. [Ivi. 88.]
In a carved gothic niche, the Trinity; on tabernacle work
at the sides, two shields of arms ; SuDBURV, In base, under
an arch, the Bishop, with pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer.
SECRET ' DRI : SIMON1S ■- tUONDONIENStS ; EPI-
ROBERT BRAYBROOKE. A.D. 1382-1404.
1926. Sulph. casL 3i- x Ij in. [Ivi. 89,]
Pointed oval : three gothic niches, heavily canopied, with
a small niche containing the Virgin, half-length, and the Child
in the upper part ; witliin the niches. St. Paul bctw. St. Peter
and a bLihop with mitre and pastoral staff. In base, under an
arch, the Bishop with pastoral staff, full-face, hands joined in
prayer, bctw. two shields of arms : seven mascles, three, three,
and one, within a bordure, Bravbrouke.
8* ! ROBEBTl ! DEI : GRA : EPI r LONDONIENSIS.
1927. [A.D. 1398.] Green : a small fragment. [CotL ch.
XV. 12.]
Privy Seal.
1928. Sulph. cast. ilin. [Ivi. 9a]
In an elegantly designed cinquefoil of gothic Iraceiy a shield
of arms: BravbkookK,
tSJECRETUIMI : ROBERTI : B OK : EPi 1 LONDONIENSIS.
RICHARD CLIFFORD. A.D. I407-1421,
Red : imperfect About 3 X
1929. [A.D, 1409.1
\\^ F. C. xxii. 12.]
m.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— LONDON.
293
Pointed oval : St. P.aul (?) seated in an ornamental eolhic
niche ; in a smaller niche overhead, the Trinity ; in a niche on
cither side, a saint, full-tength. In base, in a niche with a wall
of masonry at the sides, llie Bishop wi th pastoral staff, prayinp,
bctw, two siiields of arms : I., chcquy, on a fcssc within a
bordurca iiiitrclahcllcd, CttPFORbi r., three eagles di3pla>-cd,
CLIFFuKD.
SI AROl . LONDO
1930. [A.D, 1411.] Red: a small fragment [Harl. ch.
43 I- 12J
DONIEN8I9.
WILLIAM GRAY. A.D. 1426-1431.
1931. Siilph. cast 3J x li In. pvi. 91.]
Pointed oval : in three carved gothic niches, heavily cano-
pied, the Virgin and Child, in her I. h. a book, betw. SS. Paul
and Peter, rull-tength. Outside these, in small tabernacles,
two angels. In base, bctw. two shields of arms, very indistinct,
the Bishop (head with milrc alone remaining).
SIQtLLUM WILL'MI GRAY DEI Of^A LONDON' EPI8COPI
A slip[>ed flower after each word as a stop.
ROBERT GILBERT. A.D. 1436-144S.
1932. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. Sf x t|ia
[Ivi. 93-1
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child in a gothic niche,
betw. two other niches containing SS. Peter [and Paul], full-
length, [n b.'Lsc, under an arch, the Bishop with pastoriil
staff, praying, bctw, two shields of arms : I.. SEE OF LONDON ;
r, on a chevron three crosses potent, Gilbert.
StGlLLU : ROBERT! : GILBERT
THOMAS KEMP. A.D. 1450-1489.
1933. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3 x i^in.
[Ivi. CM-]
Oval : three carved gotliic niches with heavy canopies,
each with two storeys ; above, the Trinity betw. two saints,
halWenglh. with uncertain emblems ; below. St Paul, seated
with nimbus, sword, and book, and with inscriptions* PAULU8
on the plinth bi-low, belw. two saints : the figure on the 1. de-
stroyed, that on the r. a bishop with mitre and pastoral staff
curved outwards, lifting up the r. h. in bcnc<lictton with in-
scription, 8- MARTiNVS. In basc, under an arch, the Bishop
294
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
with pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer, bctw. two shields of
arms: L, wanting : n, three garbs within a bordure engrailed,
Keup.
8IOILLU
THOMAS SAVAOE. A.D. I496-1501.
1934. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impressiotL 3I x 2 in.
[Ivi. 95.]
Pointed ovaJ : similar in design, but inferior in execution
to the seal of Itishop Kemp, No. 1933, and without inscriptions.
In base, the shields : )., SiiK OF London ; r., a pale loxengy,
Savage.
StOILLUM - THOME - SAUAOE - DEI
, , ONDONIEN . . .
OR
RICHARD PITZJAMES. A.D. 1506-1522.
1935. [a.d. 1519.] Red : very imperfect. [Marl. cb. S4 D. 5.]
Pointed oval : three saints, full-length, eacli under a canopy
of late style. Field diapered. In base, in a niche, the Bisliop
praying to the L
Legend wanting.
CUTHBERT TUNSTALL.
A.D. i522-IS3a
31 X 2 in.
1936. Stilph. cast, from an imperfect impression.
[Ivi. 9&J
Pointed oval ; in three carved niches with heavy canopies
(the central canopy containing a smaller niclie in which is a
cross of Calvary on two steps), three saints fulMength, St.
Paul, with sword and book, betw. St jCthcIbcrht on the 1. with
crown and nimbus, holding a small church, and a bishop or
archbishop on the r, In base, under an urch, the Bishop with
pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer, betw. two shields of arms:
1., See of London ; r., three combs, Tunstall.
8 [MI8ERATT10NE • DIVINA NER ■ ^1.
EDMUND BONXfER. A.D. 1 540- 1 549.
1937. Sulph, cast, frgm an imperfect impression. 3+ X 2 in,
[Ivi. 97.]
Pointed oval: St. Paul, full-length, with nimbus, sword,
and book, in an elegant niche with semicircular canopy and
shell-shaped back, betw. St /Ethclbcrt with sceptre, crown,
and church on the I., and aa archbishop, perhaps Augustine,
on the r. Tlie design in base, below the corbels, is broken
away.
COPI ■ LONDON I EN SIS.
EDMUND ^ONNZn, restored. A.D. 1553-1559.
1938. (A.D. ISS7] Red: fragmentary. [Harl. cli. 43 I. 15.]
Pointed oval : St Paul within a niche of iatc style. In
ba»e, an ornamental shield of anns : i>er pale, dor., SEE OF
London ; si>t., Bonner, surmounted by a mitre.
JOHN AYI.MER. A.D. 1577-1594.
1939. [A.D. 1591.] Faded red: upper part and sides broken
away ; injured by pressure. About 3| X 2^- in. when perfect
[Add. ch, O033.]
p. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, in a gown,
holding a staff, below a carved canopy of late style. The
field replenished with foliage and flowers. In base, a carved
shield of arms: per pale.ul^., See or London ; fiiir.,Avi.MER,
as on counterseal, with tlie apparent addition of a chief
charged with a mullet betw. two creBcenl*. Above the shield,
a label inscribed with a motto now illegible. - via AN . .
VT..
Legend wanting.
H. A small countcrscaL ] in. A shield of arms : a cross
betw. four sca-aylets, AVLMER.
Beaded border.
GILBERT SHELDON. A.a 1660-1663.
1940. [a.!j. 1662.1 Kcd, covered with paper before im-
pression. I| X li in. [Birch MS, 4273, art. 2.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, (Jtx, SEE
OF London ; sin., on a chevron three sheldrakes, on a canton
a rose, Sheldon, surmounted by a mitre.
Bcaidcd border.
EDMUND GIBSON. A.D. 1723-1748.
>4L (A-D. 1732.] Rt:d. covered with paper before im-
(sion. 3] X 2J in. [Birch MS, 4271, art 5.]
Pointed oval : an oniamental shield of arms : per [lalc,
ijfrx, See of Loniwn ; ««.. three storks rising, GtUSON,
surmounted by a labelled mitre. In the field, two lai^c and
two small roses in the upper part, and a lai^o rose in the
tower part
396
CATALOGUH OF SEALS.
Legend on a scroll >-
SIOtLUVM ' EOMVNDI GIBSON - EPISCOPI ■
UONOINENSIS -1723.
1942. [A.D. 1733.] Another. [Birch MS. 4271, art. 6.]
1943. Sulph. cast, from a Rnc impression. [Ixviii. 9a.]
AnoUur Seal,
1944. [A.D. 1744.] Red, covered with paper l>eforc
impression : indistinct. [Utrch MS. 4371, art. [7.]
A copy of No. i^t, with a few unimportant variations.
The legend here in English : —
THE • SEAL ■ OF ■ EDMVND
GIBSON
1723.
BISHOP ■ OF ■ LONDON
1949. [a.d. 1746.] Another. [Birch MS. 4271, art. 26.]
1946. [A-D. 174&J Another. [Birch MS. 4»7t,art.27.]
Small Seal.
1947. [A.n. 1732-] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. i| X If in. [Birch MS. 4271, art 4.]
Ovai : a shield of arms : per p.ile, ilex.. See OF LONDON ;
sin.. GiiisoN, surmounted by a labelled mitre,
liordcr of folia^.
Another: indistinct. [Birch MS. 4271,
1948. [A.a 1744.1
art i&]
1849. [A.D. 174&]
art. 24.]
Another: indistinct. [Birch MS. 4271,
Signet.
I960, [a.d. 1724.] Red ; en placard, on tape. About
I X ; in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 25,967.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms as above ; surmounted
by a mitre
PREROGATIVE COURT.
1951. [16th cent] Cast in red composition, from an im-
perfect impression. 3 x 2 in. when perfect, [xlviil 4.]
Pointed oval : an official holding an even balance in the
1. h., in the r. h. a sword erect, an open book hanging by a
chain from his waist ; seated in a niche of late style. In base,
a shield of arms: SEE OF LONDON.
GIL
RIE - EPISOOP' LOND
ECCLESIASTICAL.— LOXDON.
297
OFFICIALS AND OFFICIALTY.
MASTER GODFREY DE S. D1JN8TAH.
1962. [Late 13th cent.) Green : impcrfecL About l| X -J in.
vfhtn perfect [Add. ch. 19,981.]
Pointed oval : St. Paul, rulMcngth, well designed, with
su'ord and book ; before him, an official kneeling.
Legend on ft taised rim : —
QOOCFRIDI ■ D- S
STANO : LONDO
19B3. [a,D. 1331O Dark green : well preserved ; app. by
a closely plaited cord of light red silk. i\ x I in. [Colt,
ch. V. 2.)
Pointed oval : above a gothic cinqucfoilcd arcli. with two
tall pinnacles at the sides, St Paul, half-length, with sword ;
under the arch, the keys of St Peter,
SI SIQtLL* : OFFICIAUTATI8 : LONDON-
ISM. Sulph. cast of No. 1953. [DC, F. 22.J
1958. [A.D. 1336.] Dark green; a fragment (Add. ch.
"S.S93-]
Oj^ciat, sede vaeanlt.
1956. [14th cent?] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect im-
presiion. H x 2^ in. [Ivi. 92.]
Pointed ov;d : a saint, full-length, emblem destroyed, on
a car\'ed corbel, in a carved gothic niche with trcfoiled
canopy. The field diapered lozcngy with a small cstoilc in
each space.
ILL? : OFFIC : LONDON* : S€D€ : VACANTC,
Official^,
1957. [A.D. 1504-1505?] Sulph. cast 14 x } in. [D.C.
H. 3]
Pointc<l oval : the bust of a bishop, full-face, couped at the
neck, mitred. In base, three crosses crosslel fitch^ perhaps
in refcrciKC to the arms of Bishop William Barons, at.
Barnes, in which are these charges,
• » aiQ • 0FFIALATU3 «• X a^ LUNOONIE,
Carved bonier.
298
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
COMMISSARY GENERAL.
JOHN BODEMAH, Gerk, Commissary in London and
lilt- Dca'U'i-u'j of Middlesex ami Barking.
1968. [a.d. 1420.] Dark green : imperfect. About i^ X I in.
whea perfect. [Hart. ch. 54 K. 25.]
Pointed oval : St Paul, half-length, with nimbus, and sword
in ihc r. h., on u finely carved gothic tower. The upper part
of the border cuspcd.
GILLU .... OMtSSAR
THOKAS CAAS, LL-B,, Commissary in London, etc., as above.
1969. [a.D. 1459] Dark green : the points broken oH*.
About i| X 1 in. [llarL ch. SS H. 20.]
A copy of No, igjS, with unimportant differences,
.... QILLO : COMI38ARII : QEN CIVITATlS ■ LONO . . .
ROBERT RUSSELL, Deor. Bac.
1960. [a.d. 1516.] Green: indistinct; points broken off,
edge injured, i^ X 1 J in. [Add. ch. 19,903.]
Pointed oval : St. Paul, halMcngth, in a carved gothic
tower, in front of wliich is a shield of arms, Scti OF
London.
aiQILO) iCOMMISSARH : QENERAUI8
. ) LONDO . . .
VICAR GENERAL AND OFFICIAL PRINCIPAL.
JOHN BETTESWORTH.
196L [A.D. 1761.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 3.J- X 24 in. [Birch MS. 4271. .irt. 33,]
Oval : a richly carved shield of arms : per pale, dex., Seb
OF London ; sin., quarterly. 1, 4, a lion rampant, Bettes-
WOUTH, 3, 3, a lion rampant within a bordurc.
THE ■ SEAL ■ OF • THE ■ VICAR ■ GENERAL ■ AND ■ OFFICIAL ■
PRINCIPAL ■ OF ■ THE - DIOCESE ■ OF ■ LONDON .
Carved border.
Uncertain Seal.
1962. [iSthcent.] Sulplt. cast from the matrix. 3I x X{in.
[Ixviii. 93.]
ECCLESIASTICAL. — LONDON.
299
Oval: a carved shield of anns: per pale, dex., SEE OF
London ; sin., three lions' heads «rased. Suspended by a
ribbon tied in bows, and by festoons of flowers appended to
carved bosses; At sides of shield, sprigs of roses and other
flowers.
« THE ■ SEAL ■ OF ■ THE ■ VICAR ■ GENERAL ■ AND ■ OFFICIAL ■
PRINCIPAL ■ OF ■ THE ■ DIOCESE - OF ■ LONDON .
Carved border.
CHAPTER.
FIRST SEAL.
1963. [12th cctiL} Greenish'brown : slightly concave, edge
chipped. 2; in. [xxxix. 36.]
St. Paul, full-length, with nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the 1. h. a book ; standing on the roof of a church,
probably the cathedral. On each side, tlircc ecclesiastics
stretching out their hands towards the Saint
«> StQILLVM CUPIITVLI &ANLTI PAVLl LVIND0:NI6.
1964. [About A.D. 1218.] Greenish-brown: chipped and
very indbtincc. [Stowc collection, Kcpingdon charters.]
196&. Sulph. cast, from a fine impression. [Ivii. 5.]
tl 8I0ILLVM CAPITVLI 8ANCTI PAVLl LVNDONI€.
SECOND SEAL.
1966. [isth cent.] Dark green : fine, but the edge injured ;
originally app. to a diarter by plaited strands of silk. 3I in.
[xxxv. 256.J
0. The cathedral from the west, with tall central tower,
doorw.iy, roof with diaper work, and ridge-line of fleurs-de-lis.
8IQILLVM : COCLCSie : SANCTI : PAULI ; LONDONARIUM.
It. St. Paul, with sword and book, seated on a carved
throne not unlike those on the Great Seals of England in the
13th cent., under a trefoiled gothie canopy with car\'cd sides.
The emblems of the saint arc cxpl.iined by the legend : —
« MVCRO : FVROR : SAULI : LIBER : CST : CONUER3IO PAVLl.
1967. Sulph. casts, from a fine impression. [Ivil 1, 2.]
300
CATAIX)CUE OP SEALS.
DEAN AND CHAPTER.
JVM eouMUrse^/ 1>/ TKOHIA3 DE PLUM8T0KE.'
1968. [late 14th cent] Sulph. casts. 2i in. [Ivii. 4. 5.]
0, St. Paul, with sword and book, seated on a bc'ncli in a
gothic niche, heavfly cano{»ed, with tibemacle work at the
sides.
SIOILUVM - CdjMUNE - DECANI - ET - CAPITUU ■ ECCL'IE ■
eSl ■ PAULI ■ LONDON "
B. Oval, ti X I in. St. John B.iptist, full-length, holding
a banner-cross, and riiising a kneeling ecclesiastic, within a
carved and traced gothic quatrcfoil. ttcld diapered.
O SIQILLVM : THOME : DE : PLVMSTOK€.
1969. [A.n. 1548.] Bronze-green: chipped. [Add ch.
24^8a]
O^i-. only, of No. 1968.
SIQILLVM C0MUNE DECANI ECCL'IE - SCl ■ PAUU ■
LONDON- ••
1970. fA.D. 1418.] Bronze-green: fine, now imperfect
i{ in. [Harl. ch. 44 1. 57.]
Bust of St Paul, full-face, betw. a sword and a book, his
two emblems.
SiaiUL' ■ D€ - NCIQDOIIS : SffI : PAVLCIl
1971. Sulph. cast of No, 1970. [D.C, G. 17.}
1972. [A.D. 1390.] Dark green: imperfect [Cott. ch.
V. 33-]
1973. [A.D. 1436.] Green : very fragniciUary. [LanstL
ch. 37-1
1974. [A.D. 1439.] Bronze-green : injured by pressure.
[Cott ch. V. &]
• Thomai <lc Phimstock or Plumstoke wns perhaps related to William
de riimi^Kttk, I'reccntor of London, 1341. CI. (lardy, /atli, voL ii.,
p. 349> Tliis f ^. is o( about tlutt date.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— U)NDON.
301
DEANS.
RALPH DE LANGFORD (P). A.D. 1142.
1975. Suljih. cast, from an imperfect impression, if in.
[Ivii. 8.)
The 06.111, halMcngth, witb cap and cloak, holding a port-
able shrine.
• SI
MASTER RICHARD TALEBOT.
1976. [About A.I). 1260-I.] Green, li X } in. [Add.ch.
ISW>8l.]
Pointed oval ; head of St. Paul in a quatrcfoil within a
beaded bcwder or circle ; below, the inscription, S' pav. In
bnse. under the arch of an architectural canopy, the Dean,
half-length, to the r., with liands uplifted.
8- RIG- a TAL€BOT.
JOHN DE CHISHULL. A.D. 1268-1273.
1977. Sulph. ca.lL 2 x ij in. [IviL 11.]
Pointed oval : St. Paul, with sword and book, on a scat
beneaih a trcfoiled gothic canopy. In the field, on the I. an
estoilc, and on the r, a crcsct-nt enclosing an cstoilc. In base,
under an arch, the Dean, half-knKth. in prayer, to the 1.
8- lOHIS ' DC ■ CHISHULL' • OCCANI - LONDONiENS'.
ROGER DE LA LEYE. A.n. 1283-1285.
1978. Sulph. cost. 2| X H in. [Ivii. la]
Pointed oval ; SS, Peter and Paul. full-Ienfjth, with emblems,
in canopied n1che<i. In ba.sc, under an arch, the Dean, half-
length, in prayer, to the r.
8' ROOERI DE LA LEYE DECANI St\ PAVLI LONO*.
WILLIAM D£ MONTFORT.
1979. [A.D. 1293O Kc<l: edge imi>erfect. About 2 X if
in. when perfect [Add. ch. 19,636.]
Pointed oval ; St. I'.iul. wilh sword and book, on a throne
without back, beneath a trcfoilcd gothic canopy with roof like
B church and supported by two slender pillari with tracery.
Id base, under an arch was a figure now broken away. In
the field over the roof, two fleurs-de-lis. Each pillar carries 3
shield of aims : bendy of ten, Montfort.
ILL Nl - SCI ...... . ON'.
302
CATALOGUS OF SEAI^.
JOHN DE EVEKDON. A.D. 1323-1337.
1960. Sulph. citst, from a chipped impression. 24- K i'^ in.
pvii. 12.]
Fointcd oval : St. Paul, with sword and book, seated in a
niche with pointed arch and carved canopy. In bo-sc, under
an arch, the Dean, praying, to the r.
B' tOHI'8 - Oe ■ eVERDON ANI : 8C .... LONDON-.
ARCHDEACONS
JOHN SB CHI8HULL{P). A.D. 12661
I98L Sulph. cast, from a chipped impression. i{ x t-t in.
[Ivi. 99.]
Oval : an angel, full-length, holding a book, in a gothlc
nichcwith trcfoiled canopy. In basc,undcr an arc]),an odUiciai
whose head only remains.
SIQILL' lOH' lAOONI ■ LONDON.
1982. fi5t1i ccnL] Sulph. ca.st, from an imperfect impres-
sion. 2 X 1 4- in, [Ivi, 100.]
Oval : the Virgin, with a sceptre, and the Child, seated in a
gothic niche with trcfoiled canopy. In base, under an arch,
an official, full-face, kneeling betw. two small branches.
eiQ TVS ONDO
JOHN SNEUi. A.D. I422-I43I.
1983. Sulph, cast, z} X i| in. [xlvli. 3061]
Pointed oval : St. Paul, with sword and book, in a canopied
niche with tabem.-icle work at the sides. In base, under an
arch, the Archdeacon, half-length, praying.
BIQILLO m Df41 "• lOH'IS ••' SNELL' <" ARCHICMACONl «
LONDON.
Laine's .\fS. Catal^ No. 306.
0£iaals o/tkt ArekUacon.
1984. [Late 1 3th cent] Green : imjjerfcct. About i4 X | ia
[Add. ch. I9,y8i.j
ECCLESIASTICA U — LOS DO N.
303
Pointexl oval : an angel, half-length, holding a book.
an arch, an official, hali-Icngth, in prayer, to the r.
8' OFFIC : ONI ARCHID
Under
Another Seal
1985. [A.D. 1321.] Dark green : very imperfect, and in-
distinct. [Harl. ch. 58 A. 39.]
Pointed oval: a bust of the Vii^n. In base, under an
arch, an official, in prayer, to the r.
Legend indistinct.
1086. [a.D 1332.] Green: a fragment, [flarl. ch. 4(S A.
42.]
ID* D
Another Sfal.
1987. [a-D. 1355.1 Red: fine, but imperfect impression.
[Harl. ch. 58 F. I.]
Shajic uncertain: SS. Peter and Paul, within separate
canopied niches. In the Rcld on the r., a lion of ENGLAND.
Fine work.
Legend wanting.
Another Seal
1988. [a.D. 1436.] Red, on a mass of bnm-n wax: im-
perfect and indistinct About i^ X I in. when perfect. [Harl.
ch. so F. 27.]
Pointed oval : an angel, three-quarter-length, in a can-ed
niche. In base, under an arch, an ofiiciaJ, half-length, in
prayer.
amiLLUM ■ OFFICIA ARCHI • LONDON*.
Rffyat Seal /or the Archdeaconry. " Ad Causas
EccUsmsiieas," temp. Edw. VI.
1989. Red : imperfect at the top. 3{ X i| tn. [xxxvL
36-1
Pointed oval : in the upper part an ornamental shield of
Royal Arms of England ; cnsigncd with a royal crown,
supixwted by a lion and wyvcm. In base, on an escutcheon
the inscription ;— pro ■ ARCHINO ■ UONCDION'.
lailQILLV : REQIAE : MAIESTATIS : AD : CAV8AS : ECCLE-
SIASTICA3.
304 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Offidal of the Archdeacon of London.
1990. [A-D. 174+] Red, covered with paper. 3 X 24- in.
[Birch MS. 4271. art- '8.]
Pointed oval : south front of a church, probably intended
for, but oot resembling, St. Paul's Cathedral In base, a
cherub.
* SiaiLLVM • OFPrCIALIS ■ ARCHIDIACONt • LONDON.
Carved border.
199L [A.D. 1746.] Red, covered with paper. [Birch MS.
4271, art.25.]
1092. Sulph. cast, from a fine impressioa [Ivl 98.]
Official of the Archdeacon of Middlesex.
THOHAS DONNELL, &T.B.
1993. [a.d. 1564.] Red: a small fragmenL [Add. ch,
S32a]
Pointed oval : a sword erect, betw. two wavy sprigs, sur-
rounded by a text or motto : VE hevs,
81 IE.
Officialty of the A rchdeacon of Middlesex.
1994. [i8th cent] Red, covered with paper. 3^ x 2^^ in.
[xlv. 49.]
Pointed oval : in a niche, the official of the Archdeacon
seated. The pavement of the niche represented by crossing
lines. In base, betw. two columns, a shield of arms, per pale,
indented.
* SIQILLVM • OFFICIALITATIS DNi - ARCHIDIAC - MIDDLESEXIE.
Carved border.
ARCHDEACONS OF COLCHESTER.
JOHN KING, S.T.P.
1995. [a.d. 1732.1 Paper impression : very indistinct
JJ X 2^ in. [Birch MS. 4271, art. 7.]
Pointed oval : two saints, full-length, holding a key and
ECCLESIASTICAU— LONDON.
305
Other objects, very indistinct. Overhead ate cloutU In base,
a ^bicld of amis : two bars bctw. t)ircc lions' heads coupcd.
Below the shield, on a scroll : -NON • VVLTVa . .,^,....'8.
8IGILLVM C61&SARII
Official of the A rckdeacon of CoUkester,
1996. [.\.D. 1559.} Red: imperfect. \\ x H in. [Hari.
ch. 45 A. 32.]
0. Pointed oval : a winged Iton of St. Mark, with nimbus,
rampant guardant on a triple towered castle.
SIQtLLVM ' OFFI ARCHIDIACONI - COLCESTR . . .
H. A small hexagonal signet. 4 >"■ Within a circle a
Reury device betw. the tnitiaU 1 ■ m -
I996*. Sulph. cast of No. \<.y^ [D.C, H. i;3.]
SIR CHARLES HEDGES. Knt, LL.S., Official.
1997. [a.D. 16901] Red. covered with paper. About
2J X li in. [Add. ch. 19,233]
Oval : the Brazen Serpent.
Legend indistinct.
Official 0/ St. Alham.
1908. [17th cent] Sulph. cast, zj x 14- in. [Ixiv. 6a]
Pointed oval : the martyrdom of St Alban. In base, a
shield of arms : a saltirc, TOWN and ABBEY OF St. Albans,
O THE ■ SEAL • OF ■ THE ■ OFFICIAL ■ OF >•' SAINT:-: ALBAN :
CHANCELLORS.
BBMRT DB OORNHULL. A.D. 1217-1241.
or HEHRY, c. \.n, 1259.
1090. Sutph. cast i-i X 1 in. [Ivii. 2a)
Pointed oval : under a trefnilcd .irch, the Chancellor to the
I., reading at a Icctcm. Overhead, St. Paul, half-length, with
a sword in the r. h. and book in the 1.
VT • BCNC ■ CANC£LL€S - BONA - PLANTAR- - MALA ■ VCLI.6S,
The letters N E in bene. LL in camclla and velles, \ R in
f/aHlar", and A L in tnaia, are conjoined.
X
3o6
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RALPH VE IVINQHOE. t, AJ>. 1278-1298.
2000. Stilph. cast. 2 x H in. [lv]i. i€.]
Pointed oval : a niclic divided into two stages. In the
upper one, St. Paul, half-length, with sword in the r h. and
book in the I. ; in the lower, an ecclesiastic, in prayer, to
thel.
S' ■ RADI ■ CANCELLAHII • Stl • PAVLI • LONDON".
BOBERT DE OltOTHKLlt, Prebendary 0/ Reculv€r-la»d
and Oiancetlov of Lonofin, f. A.Di I30(>-I3l9b
2001. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. i{ X i\\a.
[Ivii. 19.]
Pointed oval : St Paul, seated, with sword in the r. h. and
book in the 1. ; on the L, an ecclesiastic praying. In base,
under an arcade of tlucc round*hcaded arches, three human
heads.
Lt^cnd defaced.
ROGER HOLME, Prebendary of Kentish Town, Chancellor,
A.D. 13G9-13S9.
2002. Sulph. casL 14 In. [IvU. 21.)
In a carved niche, with ogcc-archcd canopy, the Vii^n and
Child. In two smaller niches at the sides, two saints with
indistinct emblema Below, two smiill niches : 1,, the Chancellor,
to tJte r., in prayer ; r, a shield of arm.<t, a lion rampanL
MS '. ROOERI : : HOLME :
PRECENTOR.
ROBERT DE BARTON. A.D. t346-l3S€i
2003. Sulph. cast li x I in. [Mi. 7.]
Pointed oval : the Salutation, with a scroll inscribed.
AV€ MAR-.
S" ! ROBTI :"PCefiTORIS : SCI i PAVLI ; LONO" :
ECCLESIASTICAL.— LON IK) N.
307
CANONS.
WILLIAM DE BELHEI3.
2004. [Late 12th cent.] Bright red: edge chipped. Wilh
mark of the handle of the mauix. 2 in. [Add. ch. 1045.]
An Agnus DcJ.
t> SIQILLVM : WILLCLMI : 0£ : BCAVMCI8.
Set Newcoort, //itf. ef Iht Di6C. o/Lomebm, raU i.i p. 70$,
Another seal.
2005. Sulph. cast, from a chipped imjMresdon.
[Ivti. 19.]
An Agnus Dei.
•> 8IOILLV WIL E 8ELMEIS.
2 m.
WILLIAM OP ST. MARY'S CHURCH, Dean of St. Martiffs-
ie-Oraiid, Canon of W-rk ami I.utnion, a/rerwardt Bishop 0/
London in A.D. 1199.
200d. Sulph. ca-st. 2 x i^ in. pvii, 17.]
Pointed oval : in a gothic niche, with canopy resembling a
chutxh, the Virgin seated, crowned, a sceptre in the r. h., the
Child seated on her knees. In bo^e, under a trcfoiled arch,
the canon, praying, to the I.
8I0ILL' • MAQlSTRt - WILLCLMI ' DC • 6ANCTE MARI€ ■
(ECCJLESIA.
The Ictlcra M A and T R of Magistri, A N of SaneU, and A K
of Marie are conjoined.
HUGH.
2007. [i3lhccnt] Sulph. cast, from an indistinct impression.
i| X 1 in. [Ivii- I3-]
Pointed oval : St John the Baptt.<it, standing in water up to
the waist, holding in the r h. the Agnus Dei on a plaque, in
the L b. a label. y
Legend defaced f
ALAH DE HORTTTHE.
2008. [13th cem.] Sulph. cast 14- X 1 in. {\viL t8.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-length, and Child, in a nich«
under a pinnacled canopy. In base, under an arch, an
ecclesiastic, in prayer, to ^e r.
/
8' ALANI ' DC ' MORTONC CAPL't.
X 2
3oS
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SIR WILLIAM LA PETE.
2009. [Late 13th cent.] Green: imperfect Ij X } in.
[Add ch. 19,981.]
Pointed oval : a bust to the r, draped, the crown of the
head tonsured. Overhead, a hand of blessing.
eiO V ..... . WIUL€LMI : L
WILLIAM DE DIOHTON.
2010. [About A.D. ijGr.] Sulph. cast. i| in. [Ivii. 14.]
In a finely carv-cd gothic panel, a shield (not heraldic)
charpcd with five estoiles conjoined in cross. Over the shield,
and separated from it by a line, the Virgin, seated, holding
the Child.
SIQILL* : WILLELMI : OE : DIG . . O
WILLIAM UCHEPYLD, LL.D., Residentiary 0/ St. Pours.
2011. [A.D. 1506.] Kcd: indistinct. \ in. [Harl. ch. 44
F. 4S.]
Initial letter A, of ornamental design, surmounted by a
small crown.
Tlie same, as Farnn-r of tht Oblations in Ike Church
0/ Si. Auguslittc near Pauts-gaJe, London,
2012. [a.d. I5t<!.] Red: injured \ in. [HarL cK 44
F. 49.]
Lozenge-shaped : a lion's head contoum^e. In the field,
the initial letters W. L.
COLLEGE OF MINOR CANONS OF ST. PAUL'S.
Common Seal
2013. [Late 14th cent.] Cast in red composition, from the
silver matrix in possession of the Minor Canons, ij- in.
[lix. 54.)
In an elegantly traced gothic panel, St Paul, fulMength,
a sword in the r. n., and a book in the I., bctw. two sprigs.
8' ! COE : COLLII : XII : MINOB : CANDNICOB : ECCLlE : SCTt i
PAULI • LOND .
Cabled border.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— LONDON ; NOKWICII, 309
Seal ad Cattsas,
3014. [Late 14th cent] Cast in red composition, from
the silver matrix in possession of the Minor Canons. i\ in.
[lix. 55,]
In an elegantly traced gotliic border of eight points, two
swords in saltirc, hilts downward, bctw, the head of Sl Paul
In ciiief, a book in base, and the initial letters m c. at the
sides.
S- Z6t COLL' : XII MINOR. CANONIC T ECCU- 8* ■ P-L- AD
CAU8AS.
Cabled border.
BISHOrS OF NORWICH.
WILLIAM DE TURBE. A.O. II46-II74.
2016. W^hitc: edge destroyed. About 3 x 2 in. when
perfect, [L.F.C., xii. 3.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, with long-stringed
mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff. In the field on the 1., an ornamental llowcr or branch.
GVILLEL WIG . . . OPV.
H. A sm»ll oval countcrscal. [ X { in. Female bust to
the r. From an ancient gem.
« IVSTV8 £X FID€ VIVIT.
• —Ifai. ii, 4; Horn. i. t? ; Gal. m. it ; IM. x. 38.
2016.' Green : imperfect. [L.F.C., xii. 4.] No tw.
2017. Stilph. cart of tfii'. only, from an imperfect Imprcssioa
[Ivii. 89.]
2018. Sulplt. cast oXobv. only, from an imiierfcct tmpres^on,
showing the ornamental flower very clearly. [Ivii. 94.]
JOHN DE QRAY. A.D. 130O-1214.
2019. Dark green : imperfect ; originally app. to a charter
by a hollow woven cord of green silk. 3| X 2 in. [xl. 7,]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a corbel, lifting
the r. h. in benediction, in the I. K., a pastoral staff. In the
field, an indistinct inscription [1.] ^
lOHAN - . S ' D€l • GRACI WIC€
3ia
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B- A small pointed oval couiiterseal. 1} X ij- in. An
Agnus DcL
• AQ-NVje : Dei : QVI : T0LLI8 : PCCATHA i M.
JOHN OP OXFORD. A.D. ii7S-l20a
or JOHN DB GRAY. A.D. 1200-1214.
Uncertain SeaL
2020. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. About
3i X 2 in. [IviL yo.}
Pointed oval : rc-scmbtcs No. 2019, but the Bishop's head
is slightly lai^cr, and some of the proportions of the details
are not the same.
lOHANNCS . .-. CPISC
Another seal.
2021. Sulph. cast, from a chipped impression. 2 x ij in.
[Ivii. 91.]
I'ointcd oval : the Bishop, seated on a chair without back,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff.
• lOHANNCS ■ DCI ■ CNSIS - CPISCOP*.
THOMAS DE BLUNDEVILLE. A.D. 1226-1236.
2022. Sulph. cast, 3 x 2 in. [Ivii. 92, 93.]
0. Pointed oval : on a cirvcd corbel, llie Bishop, full-length,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h., a pastoral staff,
t> THOMAS DEI QRACIA ICCNSI8 CPISCOPVS.
H. A small pointed oval countcrscal. i\ X I in. The
Virgin, seated on a throne set on a corbel on the r., holding
the Child on her knees ; on the I., the Bishop, kneeling in
adoration before her, and holding a scroll inscribed : — Ave.
Overhead, 3 hand of blessing issuing from clouds. To the
scroll and hand of blessing is attached the impression of a
small oval antique gem (set in the metal of the matrix) : a
Victory or Fortune.
'^./JEST THOME SIONVM VIRQO FAC HVNC TIBI i DIOTl.
WILLIAM DE RALEIOH, al. RALB7. A-D. 1239-1244.
2033. Sulph. cist, from an imperfect impression. 3^ x i{ in.
[Ivii. 95]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h- in
bencdiclton, in the 1. h. a pastoral iiaS. Feet and coibcl or
EOCLSSIASTICAL.— N ORWICH.
JII
platform broken off. Background diapered faintly with a
iluuble reticulated pattern, lozcngy with a small indistinct
ornament in eadi space la the field on cither ude, a small
carved opening enclosing the bead of a saint Below them,
the inscriptton ^. HF.
oRwio ep
WALTER X>S SUTHFELD, at. CALTHORP.
A.D. 1245-1257.
2024. Bronn : fine impression, chipped at the edge.
3 X I { in. [xxxv. 227.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, fuU-Icngtb, on a platform.
lifUng up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.. a pastoral slaflT.
Background diapered faintly with a double reticulated pattern,
lozengy with a small indistinct quatrcfoil in each space, and
with a smalt crescent on the I. of the Bishop's bead, and a
small esloile on tlic r. In the field on cither side, a amall
carved opening containing on the 1. a bull's head, on the r, a
lion's head. Below the platform, the cathedral.
WALT€RVS I MIS€RACI0N6 I DIVINA i NORWIC€N3 : CPIBCOPVS.
R. A small pointed oval countcracal. 2 x li in. Our
Lord in glory, enthroned, lifting up the r. h. in benediction.
In the field, on cither side, an esloile. In base, under a
trcfoilcd arch, the Bishop kncelintj to tlic I. in prayer.
e HOC TE TORM€NTO : REDlMr WALT€R€ : MeMCNTO.
The letters o R of tormenti^ and n t of memento are con-
joined.
2026. Dark green: fine impression, cliipped at edges,
[xxxv. 238.]
2036. [A. D, 1251.] Crcaroy'^bite : imperfect [HarL ch.
S4 D. 6.]
2027. [a.D. 1251.] Light brown: imperfect, originally a
fine impression. [Add. ch. 19,278.]
RnRf, from good impr«sioos In Blomciiclil, Norfolk, vol iv,, plan at
end, Nin. 184, iSj, and described vol iv., p. $76. See also Aid. MS.
33,oi& The engnviag ba* certain oroiMiODS.
ROGER DE SKERNYNQ. A.D. 1266-1278.
S028. tA.D. 1266.] Dark green: fine, but fragmentary.
About 21 X Ij in. when perfect [Stowc aillection, l-lixton
diartcrs.]
Feinted oval : on an elegantly carved platform, the Bishop.
jia
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
full-length, [lifting* up the r. h. in beiwdictiiMi], in the I. h. a
pastoral stafT, curved outwards. In the field, »n cirhcr side, a
crescent enclosing an estoilc ; some other details dcstro>'cd.
ROQE COPV
2029. [.\.D. 1374.] Dark erccn : edge and legend destroyed
[Ur.C, xii. 18.]
Sit niomcficld, //fV. ij Nor/, vol. iii. p^ 493.
WILLIAM MIDDLETON. A-Di 1278-128&
2030. Dark green : fine Impression, but imperfect. Abouf
3-i X 2 in. when perfect (xxxv. 229.]
Pointed oval : [on a carved corbel,] the Bishop full-length,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h., a ]>astoral staff,
curved outwards. In the field, on either side, a small circular
window containinj; a head, full-face. Dcloiv tlicsc, St. John
Baptist with the Agnus Dei on a plaque on the 1., and
Sl [Lawrence with a gridiron] on the r., [full-length on the
corbel.]
• WILLCL RWICCNSIS : CPS.
BlomcAcld, liUt. «J Nor/., vol iii. pi 49s ; •^'*'- -V-S- iJiOiS, t iS7.
2031. Sulph. casl, from a fine impression. [IviL <)&]
• WtLL€LMV3 : D6I : OR NORWIC€NSIS : CPS.
JOHN SALMON. A.D. 1299-1325.
2032. [a.i>. 130R,] Green : fine impression, but imperfect.
About 3 X 2 in. when perfect, [xxxv. 23a]
Pointed oval : on a carved corbel, the Bishop, full-lcnglh,
lifting uj) the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h., a pastoral staff,
curved outward. In the field on each side, a crowned head.
fuli-facc.
OILL €1 . . RACIA ■ €Pl ■ NORW
Blonicficld, Hut. 0/ Nor/ vol. iii, p, 497 ; AtUi. MS. 33,015, E 358.
2033. [A.D. 1311.] White: a fragment. [Add. ch. 14.822.]
lilomeHdd, Hill. «/ Nw/. vol rii. p. 343, dntwo from the «xampte
when in better condition.
2034. [a.d. 1321.] Dark green : origin.illy a fine impression,
bm the points and the Bishop's head broken away. [L-F.C,
xil 13.]
lOlUf • lOH IS ■ D6[l - GJRACIA - NORW
2035. Green: fragmentary, originally a fine impression.
[Add ch. 14,821.]' ^
• The leal doe» not belong 10 ihi» eh«rt«, but lui been numbered
vrita iL
ECCI-ESIASTICAL.— NORWICH.
313
A CeuHttrsealf
2036. Sulph. cast, i-f x i in. \\vn\. 14.]
Pointed oval : thg Virgin, seated, with the OiiW. Ai*the
r. of the scat, a sceptre ; and in the field on the r., a candle-
stick and candle. In base, under a triple arch or arcade, a
priest, kneeling to the I., before an altar, with a chalice on it
a MATen : D€l - MEMENTO - MEI-
WIIiLUK DB AYRXMIN, at AY&BMIH.
A.D. 1325-133^
2037. Sulph. cast. 2 J X ij in. (Ivii, 97.}
Pointed oval : the Risliop. fult-length, with embroidered
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pastoral stalls
* S' . WILLI : DCl : QRAOA : EPISCOPI : NORWYCEN8I3.
Tliit) seal, although attributed to Bishop Ayrcniin, appears
from the form of the mitre to be of an earlier date.
Another Seal.
Dark green : very imperfect.
[Add.
2038. (A.D. 1335.]
ch. 10,648!)
Pointed oval : our Lord with nimbus, seated under a
gothic canopy, lilting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
I. h. a mound. In base, in a niche with two round-headed
arches, the Ilishop, kneeling to the r., with a pastoral staff
curved outuard.
8 LEL
2039. [A.D. 1325.]
43 I- 20-]
Green : a small fragment. [Harl. ch.
WILLIAM BATEMAN. A.D. I344-I355,
2040. Red ; fine, but imperfect impression ; app^ by plaited
cords of variegated thread. 31 X 2 in. [xxxv. 231.J
Pointed oval : in a lincly car\-ed gothic niche with trefoiled
arch, canopy crockctcd and pinnacled, tabernacle work at
sides and background diapered lozcngy. the Bishop, full-
Icncth, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h.. a pai^toral
staK Above the canopy, in a quatrcfoil, the Trinity. In
base, a shield of arms : a crescent ermine, within a bordure
engrailed, B.stkman.
tt ■ StOILLV L WILLELMI & OEI » GRa ' E^l : NOftWICCNI.
Shxiwftclri, fiUl.i'/.\'<^rf.,\tA.nuip. yifMA. MS. 13/11$, (.266, Sg. 3.
H4
CATALOCOC or
aotl. [JUL 1351.] Kol: toe, bitf
HXHia, IHa>Lck.43Lxx.]
PdibCbI ooI : ■ a finclir oncd goCUe oicfae, with Uber-
nade wofk at Mk% tkc Trwfty, becv. two sfaidds oTanns : L,
Sn OF HounCB; c, Batkhax (see Xo. aofo). lo base.
■ader a carved Ofce asd^ (be BUupv Inu^iitg to the L in
pnjrcr, wiu putoBl Mas ta hsDaK
ro.
.W11J.t OQ QBWU.
.vnccNSis u
90tt. Salfh. east of N'a 30<i. [D.C, F. 6a]
■hMiTiriT rnfif j-rmf mr jt.i :i] fiiiii ii- ij.ii..r irr
THOMAS PKBCT. AS). 1356-1369^
3043. [.\JX 1366.] Dock gnen: originally a fine imprcA-
stoo, now inpofect. tbe lower part aad edge wanting; ; anp.
by sSken conb. Aboat 34 x x in. wbcn perfect [L.F.C,
xxSL 15.]
Pointed oval : in an dabocatdy carped gotbic niche, with
pmsaded cafMp>* aad tabemade wock at sides, the Bishop,
foll-kngth, liftnig up the r. h. in benediction, in t)ie I. h. a
pastonl ilak. On tbe tabernacle work at each side, a shield
of araw: I, a Uoo rampant A:caE>T DuCHV of Braeant
and LoirVAIN ; r, a lion rampant within a bordure, P£RCV.
vat piscopt.
fi044. Sulph. cast, from a chipped impressioa. [Ivil. 9S.]
MomcficM, Hat.^Sa^^ rot ia,pi5ts; Add US. 33^15,1: 367.
HENR? SPENCER, al. I^ DESPEHCEB. A.D. 1370-14061
204&. Sulph. cast 2| X t } in. Pvii. 99.]
Pointed oval : in an elaborate gothic niche, the Trinity.
Overhead, in a small niche, our Lord seated betw. two angels.
In base, under a round-headed arch, tl)e Bishop, turned
slightly to the r., kneeling in prayer, with pastoral staff cur\-ed
outwards. At each side a shield of amu: 1.. SEEof NOKWICH ;
f.. Quarterly, fretty, a bend, all within a bordure ertoyrA; of
mitres, Dkshencek.
: HENRICO : MUNU8 1 CELI:-: DET : TRINUS : ET : UNU8 :
2046. [a.d. 1 379.] Dark green : small and very indistinct
fragments of Uie upper part. [Marl. ch. 43 I, 23.]
ECCLESIASTICAL.— MORWICH.
3IS
Attother Seat
2047. [a.D. 1392.] Red. upon a thick mass of dark green : a
fine seal in good preservation. 3^- )C 2-i in. [Add. ch. 6703.]
PtHntcd oval : in a finely carved gothic niche, with canopy
and tabernacle work at sides, the Bishop, full-length, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stafT On the
canopy overhead, a small niche contains the Trinity. On the
t.-ibcmaclc work at each side, a shield of arms : L, SEE OF
Norwich ; r, Despescer as in No. 2045.
M : 8IGILLUM 1 HENRIOI i DEI : OffA i ER : N0RWICEN3I8.
2048. Siilph. cast, from a tine inapTCiiaon with tlie points
chipped. [Ivit. ica]
*
ALEXANDEE TOTTINOTOM. A.D. 1407-1413.
2049. [a.i>. 1412.J Red: fragment [Sto^*-e collection.
Flixton charters.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity seated under a carved canopy.
In base, under an arch, a destroyed figure of the bishop betw.
two shields of arms : I., See of Norwich ; r., wanting.
ICEN8
RICHABD COURTENAY, TrMSurer ef the Ktn^s
Cluwtbcr, Kaper vf the JeitHls. t>..\i. 1413-1415.
Seat of Arms.
3050. [A.D. 1415.] Red: fragmentary. [Hari. ch. 43 I, 3$.]
A shield of arms, couchi : three tortcaux, a label of three
points each charged with as many bezants, CoURTENAV,
Helmet and ducal coronet ; crest destroyed. Supporters,
dex., destroyed ; sin., a lion.
Legend wanting.
JOHN WAEERINaP A.D. 1416-143$.
206L. [a.d. 1424.] Red : the lower part broken off.
2 X I J in, (Harl. ch. .»3 G. 35.' ]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche with tabernacle work at
the :iidcs, the Virgin, crowned, »«atccl. holding the Child with
the I. h., in the r. h. a .tceptrc. In base, under an arch, the
Biihop.
SIQ WACARIN NORWICENS.
2062. Sulph. cast of No. 2051. [D.C, G. »$,]
* ScaI used by WlUinm Rrown)-!!^. Dccrct. Doct., aad lohD Mnycw,
D«CKL Bacal., C<>mmii^Mni:s of Canterbury tor the Sk of UDColn.
3>6
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WILLIAM ALNWICK. A.D. 1426-1436.
Signet.
2053. [a.D. 1439.] Red : fine seal from .1 ring. ^ x 2 in.
£HarI.ch.43H.9.]
Octagonal : tlic Trinity, within a cusped and beaded
border.
2034. Red : well preserved. [Harl. ch. 53 H. 17.]
WALTER LYHERT. A.D. r446-l472.
Small Seal.
2056. [a.d. 146&] Red : rragmontary. About 2\ X 1 in.
when perfect. [Add. d). 14,791.]
Pointed oval : in a carved niche with elegant canopy, and
tabernacle work at the sides, the Trinity. In base, two shields
of arms : 1., Skk ok NORWICH ; r, a bull passant, within a
bordurc bcKsntcc, in cliief a mitre, LVIIERT.
SlQlLLU
DIoinefield, Hist, cf Ntrr/., vol, UL, p. 538.
Sigyiel or Privy Seal.
2056. [A.D. I4S4.] Red. i X i in. [Add. cK i4>8Cl5.]
Octagonal : a hart lying in water, forming a rebus on the
Bishop's nnine : Walter Lyhert.
Blonicfidd, ilUt. of Norf., vol. ix., pl sjs ; toI. iii. p. 539.
WILLIAM RUOO, al. REPPES. A.D. I536-I55a
2057. Sulph. cast 31 X 2i in. pviL lOi,]
Pointed oval : in a niche carved in the style of the Rcnaia-
sanoe, with shell-shaped back, the Trinity. In base, a shield
of arms : SEE OF Norwich. In the field, two scrolls of
foliage : two other scrolls of foliage over the shield. The
pomegranate is introduced into the ornamental finials of the
pediment of tlie niche.
K : ■ : 8IQILLVM ■ WILHELM - NORWICEN818 - <»
205S. [A.D. 154+] Red: very imperfect. [Add. ch. 2013.]
Bloiucficld. HUI. efNerf., vol. iii^ p., 561 ; Add. MS. 33,01 Si f- 390.
JOHN JEOON. A.D. 1603-1618.
2069. [a.D. 1C13.] Brownish-green: imperfect
[Add. ch. I4 72S-J
34 X t\ in.
ECCLESIASTICAU— NORWIC H.
317
Pointed oval : divided into two parts by a horir^ntal band.
In the upper part, a cross Calvary wiih five steps [on the 1. a
Edican ill her piety, on the r. a lily, slipped and k-avcd]. The
and bears the biscription : , . . ritas PATITVR 81NCER
— Cf. \ Cor. xiii. + In the lower part, a shield of arms :
per [>ale, dtx., Ske OF NORWICH ; sin., tu'O cbevronels on a
canton a falcon rUing, JEGON. At the side of the shield, an
inscription : — NGENI INOV. . . . A .
81GILLVM • lOHANNIS : lEOON : EPISCOPI: N0RWICEN3IS. 1602.
BlomcHcId, ilitl.ef NorJ^ voL iii., p. 56; ; Add. MS. ;3,oi5, f. 390 *.
Red : cracked. [Add. ch. 14.796.]
Red : in:tperfect [Add. di. 14.909.]
Browii : very imperfect [Add. ch.
2060. [a.D. 1004]
3061. [A.D. 1605.]
2062. [A.D. 1608.]
'4.732.J
JOHN MOOKE. A.D. 1691-1707.
2063. [a.d. 1704.] Embossed on paper ; indistinct. About
31 X 2^ in. [Add. ch. 10,172.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms: per pale, diz..
She ok NoKWicti ; sin., ermine, on a chevron three ctnqucfoiU,
Moore. Over the slticld, a mitre.
C8IQILLVM : I01HANNI9 : MOORE
THOMAS GREENS. A.D. 1721-1725.
2064. [A.D. 1721.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression, 3i X 2 J in. [.kIv. II.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex..
See of Norwich ; sin., three bucks trippant, Greene. Over
the shield, a mitre.
StGILLVM - THOM£ - GREENE • EPISCOPI ■ NDRVICEN8I8 •
AN : DOM : 1721.
FACULTY.
JOHN SALMON.
3065. [A.D. 1333.] Green: fragmentary. [HarL ch. 43
I. 19.1
Panted oval : our Lord seated on a throne [beneath a
trcfoilcd canopy, lilting up the r. h. in benediction). In
3lS CATALOaUB or SEALS.
base, under a trefoiled arch, the Bishop, kneeling in prayer
to the L
tCIB ■ VITA.
Blomcricld, Hilt, of Nor/. voL iii. p. 497 ; Add. MS. iJ,oiS, f. z%Z.
2066. [a.d. IJ2I.] Dark green: fragmentaiy. [Stowe
collection, Flixton charter*.]
CONSISTORY COURT.
S067. [15th cent] Sulph. cast. 2f x \\ ia pvitL 2a]
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with tabernacle tvork at
the sides, the Trinity. In base, a shield of arms : SEE OF
Norwich.
8' . offic : coas : dni : norwicen8is : epi8copi.
Royal Seal for the Consistory Court, ttmp. Edw. VI.
2068. Sulph. cast. 3 X \\'m. [xlvii. 332.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of the Roval Arms,
supported by the royal supporters, and ensjgned with a
stringed crown. In base, on an ornamental entablature, the
inscription :— pro CONS ■ NORWICENS.
: + : 8IQILLVM : -•■ ; REOIE ; ■* : MAIESTATI8 : -f : AD
: * : CAVSAS : •* : ECCLESIASTIC AB.
2069. Another. [D.C., A. 107.]
Episcopal Consistory.
2070. Sulph. cast z\ X \\ in. [IviiL 21.]
Pointed o\'al : The Trinity. In base, on a shield, the letters
8. Q., perhaps for Stephen Gardiner, Archdeacon of Norfolk,
A.D. 1529^
BIQIULVM ■ CON8ISTORII ■ EP-ALI8 ■ NORWICEN,
2071. [a.D. 1542.] Red: imperfect [xxxv. 232.]
ECCLESIASTICAL —NORWICH.
319
PROBATE COURT.
Edward VT. ad cohsos Ectlatasticas.
THOSIAS THIRLBY, Bishop.
2072. [A.D. 1551.] Red; imperfect. [Add. ch. tOiSSs-]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of the ROVAL Arms,
with supiKirtcrs, cnsigncd with a royal crown. In base on an
ornaoieiiul escutcheon, the in^^cription : — '9 • OIOCE ■ NORWIC ■
'^''^' SIASTIC
A later Seal,
2073. [A.D. 1713.] Red. covered with paper before ifo-
presion: very indistinct [Add. ch, 10,5152.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms; the charges
Illegible.
OFFICIALS AND OFFICIALTY.
Official
2074. [A.D. 1 341.] Green: an indistinct fragment of the
lower part. [Harl. ch. 43 I. 21.]
Pointed oval: under a trcfoiled arch in t>ase ao ecclesiastic
Icneelinc to the r.
XPI ! I
207&. Sulph. cast, from a cracked and imperfect ImpFession.
[Iviii. 22.]
8' OFFICIAUTATI3 : CC0LE8I6 : XPl : [NIORWICI.
2076. Another, from a fragmentary impression which
supplies parts deficient in the foregoing specimens. [Iviii. 23.]
2077. [AD. 1403.] Green: imperfect About Ij X l| in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 56 H. 37.]
Pointed oval : on a church-roof, and beneath a trcfoiled
golhic canopy, our Lord, half-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benetiiction, in the 1. b. a cross. In base, under an arch, the
head of so ofticial,
18' ORF1CIAUITATI9 : CCCLEBJIC : XPl : NORtWJIOI.
8078. Sulph. cast of No. 2077. [D.C., G. s]
2079. |a.D. 1416.J Green : cracked and imperfect [Add.
ch. 24,243-1
TATie ■ eOOLCS
320
CATAU3GUB OF SEAI£.
AueiluT Seal.
2080. [A.D. I4p[.] Green: a small fraBtncnt. [Add. ch.
'4. '73]
Pointed oval ; only the upper part of a draped saint or
official remaining.
Bishops Official of tite Jurisdiction of Matters.
2081. [a.d. 1437.1 Red : edge chipped away. About
\\ X { in. when perfect. [L.F.C,, xii. 14.]
Pointed oval : under a trefoiled eothic canopy, a saint,
seated to the r. with two women (?) full-length, belorc him. In
base, under a trefoiled arch, a bull's head.
Official Seal 0/ the Deanery of the Manors of tk£ Prior and
Convent of Nonuiclu
2062. [a.D. 1321.1 Dark'Creen : impcrrect. About i-j- x tin.
[Stowc collection, Mixton charters, iS.]
Pointed oval ; under a carvwl canopy, with crocketing and
pinnacles, the head of our Lord ; below, under an arch, two
buRts, face to face. In base, a cross pomcttfe.
Legend in two horizontal lines.
ETT
TVM
COMMISSARY GENERAL AND VICAR GENERAL.
JOHH DE MART (P).
2083. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast. 24^ x li in. [Iviii. 19.]
Pointed oval : an archbishop, with mitre and croncr, seated,
on a car\*ed platform ; before him an ecclesiastic kneeling. In
the field, the sun. moon and stars.
SIT ■• DYOCl€S . . . .! £D' MC ■ f CA
OREOOR7 MAWER.
Commissary of the Bishop, and Archdeacon of Suffolk.
2084. [a.d. 1516.] Red : indistinct fragments. [Add. ch.
mi48.]
Pointed oval : only part of a gothic canopy and some
drapery remain.
Legend wanting.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— NOR W rCH.
321
VICAft SPIRITUAL AND OFFICIAL OF THE
EVISCOFAL COURT.
ROBERT REDMAYNE, LL.D.
2086. [a.d. 1623.] Red : indistinct fragmcnL [Add. ch.
14.3SS.]
Pointed oval; only p.irt of an inscription across the seal
remains; OPH ■ m
E- VICARII • IN - S
CLEMENT OORBETT, LUD., Viear-Gewralin
Spiritttaiibui and Official Principal.
2086. [A.D. 1636.] Red : very imperfect and indistinct.
About 3 X ij in- when perfect. [Marl. ch. 43 I. 27.]
Pointed oval ; part of an official, sitting. In base, a shield
of anna : a corbeau, Corbett.
OENERL AC
WILLIAM, Ketpfr 0/ the Spiritualities of Norwich.
2087. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 2\ X l\ in,
[Iviii. 15.J
Pointed oval : a shield of arms, SEE OF Canterburv.
Above the shield, the Trinit>', of whom the figure of our Lord
on the cross only remains.
• 8 PU
COMMISSARY OF THE OFFICIAL OF NORWICH
IN LYNN.
2088. Ei3thccntj DarksrcciL ij x J in. [xxxv. 253.]
Pointed oval : St. Margaret, trampling on the dr^on, and
piercing his head with a long cross. In the field, the initial
letters R. A.
S'. COMMISSAR- - OFFIC NORWIC . IN . LCNN.'
CORRECTOR OF THE BISHOP.
2089. [isthccnl.] Sulph.cast. \\ X I in. [IviJi. 18.]
Pointed oval : under a carved canopy, the Corrector, seated
V
333
CATALOGUE OV SEAU.
to the l, on a chair or throne upon a corbel, reprimanding two
persons, fult-Ienjjlh, before him.
&IQILL- CORRECTORI8 : CPI : NOftWIC : ■<
2090. Another. [D.C, G. 18,]
CHAPTER.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH.
FIRST SEAL, nth cent.
{Probably in use until A.D. 1258)
2001. Sulph. casts, from a fine impression, edge chipped.
2} in. [Iviii. t, 3.]
p. Our Lord, half-length, with nimbus, sceptre flcur-de-liz^
■in the r. h., lifting up the 1. h, in benediction; upon the
Cathedral, which is here a building with arcade and side-
tuwcrs, each having a domed roof surmounted by a cross.
SIQILL IS ■ NORWICCNSIS .... CLC . . .
B. [13th cent] A small pointed oval counterseal. i)x 1 in.
An ecclesiastic, seated to the r., writing in a book placed on a
lectern.
• QVERE CELESTIA PRE TERRESTRIA.
2092. [A.D. ii2r-ii4S.] White: originally a fine impres-
sion, now imperfect [L, F. C, xil 2.]
tiorev.
SECOND SEAL. A.D. 1258.
2093. [A.D. 136S.] Pale red : a fine and sharp impression,
cracked, and defective in places; app. by a plaited cord of
faded silk. 31 in. [L. F. C, vii. 8.]
p. The Cathcdr.il, with details of archilcclurc modified to
suit the .area of the seal. It is a golhic building, decorated
with carvings in which the arcade, stringcourse, and pediment
arc freely introduced. Three towers or spires, with pinnacles
at the corners, rise above the roof. On each side of the centra!
tower is an angel, descending from the heavens and swinging
a censer. Under this tower, Bi-^hop Herbert de Losinga, the
founder, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
I. h. a pastoral staff. On the plinth below, the inscription : —
MERBERTvs FVNDATOR. In the arcade, on each side of the
BisJiop, three heads of monks. .'\t the sides, over the roof, a
ECCLESIASTICAU— NORWICH.
323
sun will) wavy niys ou the r., and a crescent moon enclosing
a roumjlc on the I.
: * : SIOtLLVM : eC:CLeSie : SANCTC : TRINJITATIS : NORWICII.]
B, An elaborate gotliic elevation, probably intended for one
of the fronts of the Cathedral. In the upper part, a double
quatrefott'Shapcd coinpnrtmcnt. in which is our Lord, half-
length, with uplifted hands. In the doorn-ay, a roun(I>headod
arch containing two pointed arches within it, with central
pillar and trcfoilcd heads — the Annunciation. [On the plinth
Dclow,the inscription, ave maria]- On the roof, two birds.
68T ■ MICHI : NVMCN : IDEM - TRIBVS ■ VNI : LAVSt 1 HONOR :
IDEM.}
ET : B6IN60ICO : GRCQl : FAMVUATVR : IIJVI t MIICHI ; R€QI.
On the rim of the seal : —
ANNO : DOMINI : MILLeSklMO : DVCeNTCSIMO •-
QVIN<JVAQ€SIMO : QCTIAVO : FACTVM : €8T : HOC : eiOILILVMJ
DtigdaJe, iVoff. AngJ.. vol. ir. pi. xil ; d vol. ir. p. 13 ; Blomcficid,
Jiiil ef NsrJ.^ voL ir., p. 61 ; Add. MS. 23,016 i. 39.
2094. [A.D. 1321.] Red: a line impression, well pre-
served i the edge at the bottom imperfect, and part of the obv.
wanting. [Top. ch. 43.]
2095. Sulpli. cast of the rev. of No, 2094. [D.C., F. li.]
2096. [a.D. 1 36G.] Green : fine, but imperfect ; app, by
cords of green silk. [L. F. C, xxiii. 15.]
2097. [a.». 1380.] Dark-grccn : fine, but imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 44 G. i6l]
2098. Sulph. casts oKobv. and rev. of No. 2097. (D.C, F.
;o, 7'-J
2099. Light red : fine, but imperfect ; originally app. by a
plaited cord of green and yellow silk. [xxxv. 225.]
2100. [a.D. 1444-] Red : fragment only of the upper part.
[Add. cb. 14.S71O
3101. Sulph. casts of <»^'. and rn:, from a fine impression.
nviii.3.4.]
Later statt of the Srcontt Srttl.
aiOa. (A.D. 1 544.] Red : ver)' fragnienWry. [Add. ch.
2013,]
p. As described in No. 2093.
\\. The Annunciation has been removed to make place for
a deeply cut ornamental shield of arm^: a cross within a
bordure invecked. The tup« of Lhe heads of the Virgin and
V 2
3>4
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the Archangel Gabriel are vbibic, and the inscription on the
plinth below remains unaltered.
2103. [a.p. 1567.] Red: originally a fine itflprcssion,
cracked and injured by pressure. (Add. ch. 13S6.I
0. : • : 8IQILLVM ; [€BCLeSI6 : STAWCTC : TRINITATrS :
NORWtCI.
ft. ■ €ST • M1CHI r NVMCN . IDCM ■ TRIBVS ■ VNI : LAVS : HONOR :
IDEM.
€T : 8eN€DIC0 : GREG1 : FAMVLATVR -. [QVtl : MICHI : RCGI.
Rim. ANNO 1 DOMHN) ; MILLtSIlMO : OVC€NTeSIMO
QVtN[qVAQES:iMO ; OCTAVO : (FWCTUM : [EST ; HIOC : SIOILLVM.
DEAN'S SEAL, AD CAUSAS.
2104. [A.D. 1314.] Dark green: imperfect and indistinct
About It X } in. when perfect (Add. ch. 15.527.1
Pointed oval : an ornamental estoJIe of leaves and tendrils.
S- 0€CANI ■ N
AD CAVSAS.
ARCHDEACONS.
WILLIAM DE SUFFIELD, al. SUTFIELD.
2105. [About A.D. 1257.] Green: fine imprcs-iion, edge
injured. 1 J x 1 in. [xx.\v. 234.]
I'ointcd oval : the Archdeacon, full-length, on a corbel,
holding u book.
ONI : NORIWIOEIN8IS.
Bbiuuiicid, HitL of Norji, ral. iv., p. 576; and plan at end, No. 1S6.
THOMAS DE SEERNTNG. A.D. 1 272.
2106. Sulph. ckst 2 X tj in. (IvJti. 7.]
Pointed oval : a finely car\-cd gotfaic niche of two storeys.
In the upper one. the head of our Lord ; in the lower one, the
Archdeacon, full-length, praying.
e€PT€NVM '. MVNVS ■ 06T - THOM€ ■ TB1MV8 ■ €T ■ VNVS.
Uncerlain.
2107. [14th c«nt. ?] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impre^
sion. About 2 'K i^ in. when perfect (Iviii. 8.]
ECCLESIASTICAL.— NORWICH.
325
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with canopy, and
tiibcrnaclc work at sides, our Lord, with nimbus and orbt
liftinR up the r. h. in benediction.
Legend wanting.
THOMAS CORNEWALYa
2108. [a.d. 1544.] Red : a fragment. [Add. di. 3013.]
Only a hand holding a sword or cross remains.
Archdeatonry.
2109. [i6tli or 17th cent.] Red, covered with paper
before impres^iion. 3 X 2 in. [xliii. 153.]
Pointed oval : St Agnes, carr)'in{r a lamb in her arms. On
a scroll overhead, the inscription : — HVMILITAB ANIMI
SYBLIMtTAS CHRISTIANl.
fl O OMNIA O IMVNDANA o LVIBRICA O O « TVITA QV*
SVPRA e O O
Carved borders.
BloDulidd, Hiil. t/Nor/^ wL iii., p. 638 ; Add MS. 33,015, t. 338 1.
OffitioL
2110. [13th cent.] Light green: fine impression, edge
chii)ped. 1^ K I in. [xxxv. 335.]
Pointed oval : our Lord, with cruciform nimbus, scatcil,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a mound. Over-
head, th« dove descending on the head of the Saviour. At
the sides, the initials t. h.. and in base, o.
e 8' OFFtCIALIS : ARCHIOIACONI NORWICI.
DIonieGcId, Hitl. oj Ner/^ vol. [v., p. \^^ ; plan at cdiI, No. ija
Offia of the Deputy Official of tJu ArtUdtaasn.
2111. [A.D. 1565.] Yellow: indistinct fragments. [Addch.
14,891.]
Pointed oval : only an official, full-length, beneath a canopy,
remains
Commissary of tkt Archdeacoa'i
2112. Sulph. cast, from un imperfect impression. 2% x if in.
[Iviii. 9.]
Pointed oval ; St. Michael and the dragon.
> . . COM . . . NO . . ■ SISIMVM ' WILL'MI ■ NORW . .
326 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHDEACONS OF NORFOLK.
THOMAS HAKE. A.D. 1459-I4;6.
2113. Red: imperfect About 2.^^ X If in. when perfect.
[xxxv. 233.]
Pointed oval : St Michael and the dragon, in a canopied
niche with tabernacle work at the sides.
SIQILLO i> MAQRi ■* THOM .... MARK *• . . CHIDIACONt.
O^e of the Official of the Archdeaconry of Norfolk.
2114. [a.d. 1494.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. ch. 14,176.]
Pointed oval : St. Michael and the dragon, in a gothic
niche. Legend wanting.
Office of the Commissary and Official of the Archdeacon of
Norfolk.
211B. [a.D. 1589.] Red; a small fragment [Add. ch. 14,716.]
Pointed oval : only an angel remains.
ARCHDEACONS OF SUFFOLK.
GEOFFREY.
2116. [a.d. 1 193-1205.] Green: imperfect, but originally
a fine seal, if x i| in. [Harl. ch. 43 I. 18.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-face, standing on a
corbel, and holding before him an uncertain object
.... 01 ... . CHID' • S . . . OLCH
2117. Sulph. cast of No. 21 16. [D.C., E. 74.]
THOMAS DE 8CHIRF0BD. A.D. 13S4.
2118. Sulph. cast. 2\ x i| in. [Iv. 70.]
Pointed oval : in a gothic niche with carved canopy and
tabernacle work at the sides, a female saint, crowned, holding
a sceptre. In base, under an arch, the Archdeacon, half-
length, holding before him a shield of arms ; three eagles rising.
S ■ THOME ■ DE ■ SCHIBfORDE ■ ARCHIDIACONI ■ SUFFOtCHIE.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— SORWICH.
327
Offiaal Seal of the A nhdeatonry of Suffolk.
2119. [a.I). MJtS.] Red : imperfect and indistinct. About
)i X i in. [Add. ch. 26,284.]
Resembl<-s thi: next seal. No. 2i2<\ but the details vary
In the field, the initial letters n.w.
Another Seal.
2120. [A.D. I464.] Red: chipped. i{ X { in. [Add. cti.
10,1461]
Pointed oval : St. Margaret, fuU-lengtli, crowned, trampling
on the dragon and piercing iis head with a long cross held in
the r. h., in the 1. h. a book. In the field on cither side, a
branch of flowers
n SIOILL' ■- OFFICII : ARGHIDIACOHAT : 8VFPOLCHIE.
2121.
ch. 9;4i
1498.] Red : imperfect at the edges. [Add.
Oj^e of the Offieialty of the A rckdeatoary of Suffolk.
2122. [i5lh cent.] Red: recent impression from silver
matrix. 24 x i-^ in. [xxxv. 82.]
Pointed oval : St Margaret, coarse style.
a 3 ■ OFFICII • OFFICIALITATIS U ARCHNATUS - 8UFF.
Edward VI, Rt^al Seal ad causas ecclestastUas for the
A rchJeaionry of Suffolk.
2123. Sulpli. cast. 3 X H In. [D.C, A. 10&]
Poinic<i oval : an ornamental shield of the Royal Arms
supported by the Royal Supporters, and wisignod with a royal
crown, Btringed. Coarse style. In base, the inscription :
PRO I ARCHlflo t SVFFOCHIE >
SIOILL^ a FIEOIAE t MAIESTATI3 I AO f CAV&AS > ECCLESIAS-
TICAS,
Commissary and Offetal of the A rchdeaeonry of Suffolk.
NICHOLAS LAKE, A.M.
2124. [a.D. 1574.J Red: much injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 26.342.]
Same as Na 2t?o.
328
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHDEACONRY OF SUDBURY,*
AHU
Officials of the Anhdeaconry.
2125. [Late 1 3th cent.] Green : imperfect About ix^in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 8415.)
Foiiitcil oval : .1 crowned head, coupcd at the neck, betw.
two arrows, points downwards, for St. Kdmund. In b.isc. in
a niche with trcfoiled arch, the upjjcr part of an ecclesiastic
turned to the 1., praying ; on liis r., a wav>' sprig.
[ORFICIA LI :8V
2126. [.\.D. 1471.] Red: imperfect and partly obliterated.
[Add. ch. 8431.J
Pointed oval : bcncatl) a gothic canopy, a crownt-tl head,
bearded, bctw. two arrows, points do\«'nward, for Si. I-!UiinuiuL
In base, in a niche, an ecclcsiasiic 11ns seal closely resembles
the preceding one, but is not from the same matrix.
TUB RIE
Commissary pf tlie AnhdeaofH.
2127. [A.r). 1502,] Red: indistinct. [Iiarl.ch.45 D. 40.]
Pointed oval : indistinct figure of an official, within .1 caned
gotliic niche. In base, a shield of arms with obliterated
charges.
NIC \\ JURISDIO' PR
JOHN JOELLE, Official of the AnfttUaevH.
2128. [A.I1. ISI&] Red: imperfect. 2J x li in. (Add.
ch. io,S42.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part the Virgin and Child, in a
trefoiled gothic niche. On the I. St. Chad, on the r. St
Thomas, each habited as a bLshop and lilting up the r. h. in
benediction ; at their feet their names, CEDDA-TMOMAS. In
base, in a niche, an ecclesiastic in prayer, betw. two shields of
arms on mawKiry: 1,, See of Lichfield; r., a crown with
clouds and radiance streaming therefrom, St. Thouas (?)
ARCHIDIACONI SUOBERN'.
Officially . or Offic* of tkt Official.
2129. [a.D. 159?!.] Red: cracked and imperfect, very
indistinct. About 3{ X 2 in. when perfect, [ilarl. ch. 43
I. 26.]
* Orifinally in the diocese or Ncrwich : now in Ely.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— NORWtcn.
329
Pointed oval : our Lord disputing with the doctors. In
biLsc, a shield of arms: per pale, <^., a chevron bctw. three
pine-apples, PvxK (Archdeacoi) of Sudbury) ; sift., a clicvron,
indistinct.
ISIQJILLVM ■ OCFFICIAUlTtATTIS
THOMAS EDEN, Cotmntssaty and Official of t!te Arch-
diitioitry of Sudbury and Town of Bury St. Edmunds.
2130. [A.D. 1636.1 Pale red : edge chipped. 3^ X li in.
[Harl. ch. S3 D. Jlj
Pointed oval: the Fall of Man in the garden of Eden, a
play on the name of the commiitsary. In base, a shield of
anns : a fcssc between two chevrons, EUEN.
. EDEN ■ OOMMISS : ET ■ OFriLIS INPRA ARCHI . . .
OBVR
JOHN PEPYS, LUD., Official of the ArehdeaaiHry.
2131. [a.d. i6f(i.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : imperfect and very indistinct %\ X 3f ia [Add.
ch. io,4y9.]
Pointe<l oval : in the upper part, a draped ufficiat seated on
a canopied throne ; in the lower, an ornamental shield of
arms indistinct : a bend, Pkpy& Legend obliterated.
CHANXELLORSHIP.
THOMAS TANNER, VicM' in Spirituals.
2132. [a. P. 171a] Paper, cut and folded back. 3J X J in.
[Add. ch. 14.99S-I
Pointed oval: JVSTICE, half-length. In the field below, a
shield of arms : three Moors' he.ids coupcd, TANNER.
StGILLVM ■ CANCELLARIATVS - DIOCESE ■ NOftWICENSIS:
530 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RURAL DEANS AND DEANERIES.
DUNWICH.
WILLIAM, Dean.
2133. [About A.D. 1 193-1205.] Pale brown: chipped.
1 X 44 in. [HarL ch. 44 I. 26.]
Oval : impression of an antique gem engraved in intaglio,
probably Greek and of the 3rd or 4th century. A warrior,
full-length, to the r. ; at the feet, a shield.
«< SIQILL' WILL'I : DECANI : D€ : DONOWIS.
2134. Sulph. cast of No. 2133. [Ixxiii. 39.]
2136. Another, imperfect [Harl. ch. 44 I. 25.]
Deanery,
S136. [a.D. 1356.] Red: a Bne impression. [Harl. ch. 83
C. SI.]
Pointed oval : a one-masted ship on the sea. In it, on the
r. St. Andrew, with saltire cross, on the 1. St Peter, with key,
each half-length, respectively indicated by names overhead,
AND'. PETR". In the field, an cstoile on Uie r. and crescent
on the 1.
8- DCCANATVS ■ DON€ ■ WYCI.
2137. Sulph. cast of No. 2136. [D.C., F. 637.]
OXFORD.
CHBIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL. A.D. 1546.
2138. [16th cent] Sulph. cast 3i- in. [D.C., H. 36.]
0. Our Lord, full-icngth, with nimbus, and orb, in a
canopied niche of the style of the Renaissance. On each side,
five cherubim.
>fi> SIGILLVM : COMMVNE : DECANI : ET ; CAPITVU : ECCLESIE :
CATHEDRALIS : CHRISTI : OXONIE.
2139. Sulph. cast 3^ in. [Iviii. 56.]
I^. King Henry VIII., seated, with royal robes, sceptre,
orb, and crown ; in a niche of later style, with round-headed
canopy and carved scroll-work at the sides. Field diapered
lozengy, with fleurs-de-lis and roses in the spaces.
SEBVIRE ; DEO : REG EST : FACTVM ; ANNO : GRACIE :
1546 : ANNO ; REGIS : HENBIC0("0 8 : 38 :
ECCLESIASTICAL.— PETER EOROUCn. 33 [
BISHOPS OF PETERBOROUGH.
RICHARD HOWLAHD. A.D. is85-i6oa
2140. Sulph. cast J x J in. [D.C, H. 131.]
Oval t a shield of arms : per . . SBERIENSI3 : EPISCOPVS.
U. Smaller pointed oval countcrscal. ij X li in. The
Annunciation. In base, under a round-headed arch, a Bishop,
halMcngih, in pro6tc to the r., in prayer.
« AV£ MARIA ORACIA PLENA OOMINVS TECVM.
2191. Green : edges broken ; app. by .1 bobbin of webbed
silk. 2^- X 2 in. [Add. ch. 10,596.]
(>. * RICAROVS DEI ORA 8BERI .... COPVS.
U. t< AVe . . RIA ORACIA PLENA DOMINVS T&CVM,
ROBERT BINGHAM. A.b. 1239-1246.
2192. [a.i», 1232.] Faded (^rcen : a fine impreasion ; edge
imperfect. 2} X 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,352.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, fulMenKtli, [on a carved
corttel,] lifting up the r, h. in benedict luii, in the I. h. a
pastoral stnflT. [The corbel is supported by a trefoiled arch,
beneath which is the cathedral.] In the field, on the 1. a wavy
estoilc, on the r. a crescent.
[RIOBERTVS t DEI : GRA : £SB €
R. A smaller [winted oval countcrscal. i^x 14 in. Beneath
a trefoiled canopy, the Virgin, half-length, holding the Child.
F.ach ha:i .1 i)inil>u.H, In the field, 011 either side, a sprig with
cinquefoil flo^^ers. In base, uiulcr an arch, the Bishop, half-
length, to tile r., with mitre and |>astofaI i^taff, praying.
V** SALVe ■ 8(5a ■ PARENS €NIXA PvER«A ■ REGEM.
342 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
2193. [A.D. 1241.] Green: edge chipped ; the counterscal
well preserved. [Add. ch. 19,621.]
0. ■ ■ . OBERTV8 : DCI ■ Q^A : SARCSSI .... COPV.
2194. Sulph. cast of obv., from an impression chipped in
parts. [Iviii. 68.]
ROBERT Et : QUA : SARESBIRICNS' : EPI8COPV. . .
WALTER DS LA W7LE. A.D. 1263-1271.
2196. Sulph. cast, from an iinperfect impression. About
2|- X If in. when perfect. [Ivlii. 69.]
Pointed oval : tiie Bishop, fuU-tength, on a platform, with
ornamental mitre, lifting up the r, h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a pastoral staff.
•1 WALTERV8 ■ Dl ■ GftA ■ SA . , . ERIENSI8 - EPI8COPV8.
ROBERT WIOKHAMFTON. A.D. 1274-1284.
2196. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. 2j-X l^ in. [Iviii. 70,
70*.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, on a carved corbel
ornamented with a fleur-de-lis, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In the field at the sides, the
inscription : — r, h.
« ROBERTVS DEI QRA SARRESBIRrCNS' EPISCOPV3.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. 2^xi\iti. In a
niche with trefoiied and crockcted canopy, the Vii^in, half-
length, holding the Child. The ades of the niche ornamented
with gothic architecture, in base, under a pointed arch, the
Bishop, half-length, to the r. in prayer.
AVE ■ MARIA gRA ■ PLENA ■ DNS ■ TECV.
WILLIAM CORNER. A.D. 1288-1291.
2197. Sulph. ca.st, from an imperfect impression. About
2| X 2 in. when perfect. [D.C., E. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, under % gotliic
canopy, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
pa.storal staff. In the field, the inscription: — w.Ui.l
Engrailed border.
I6NSIS EPS.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— SAl.tSBURV.
343
ROGER MORTIVAL.
A.I). i3'5-'330.
3i X 2 in. [xliii. 63.J
2I9B. [a.d. 132a] Stilph. cisL
Pttintwl oval : the liishop, full-lenf:^, lifting up the r. h. in
bciKiiictiixi, in the I. h, a lastyril staflC In the field, six
cinqucroiU in allusion to the shield of amis of the family, viz.,
a^., a cinqucToil, sa.
U R0Q€RV8 : D£l : OffA : SARRESBERICNSIS t EPS ft
ROBERT WYVILLB. A.D. 1330-1375.
2199. Sulph. cast. 3; X 3^ in. [Iviii. ?t.]
Pointed oval : the llishop, full-length, with embroidered
vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in tlie 1. h.
a pa.storal staff, under a trcfoilcd golhic canopy with
tabernacle work at the sides. On cither side, slung on a
pillar, a .shield of arms: 1., Encland; r., quarterly, I, 4,
England; 2, 3, France. Anciknt. In ba.sc, under the
car\'ed string-course of the plinth and bctw. two carved leaves
or foliated dcv'ices. a subject now wanting. I-'inc work.
■ S' : ROI . . . . I : DCI : QRAC1A : ^1 ; SARC8BIRI . . IISIS. . . .
2200. Another, from an imperfect impres.sicn. [Iviii. 73.]
8- ROBER A ; €r £SBIRlfc^ IS.
SigWfft.
2201. [a.D. 1344.] Green: originally a fine impression,
now injured. [Add. ch. 20,262.]
Within a very claboratclj' traced gothic panel, a shield of
arms : a cross frctty betw. four mullets. In four surn^unding
compartments of the traccr>-, tlie emblems of the four ICvan*
gelists.
Legend bctw. the points of the tracery v—
8' ROBI - WVVILL - PR€3B - . . . €RI - €CCL'ie - BCATC -
MARIC - SARVM.
2202. Sulph. cost of Noi 2201 when in better condition.
[Iviii. 62.1
RALPH de BRGHUM. A.D. 1375-138S.
2203. [A.D. 13S1.] Ke<l : n fragmenL [Add ch. 20,383.]
A saint, with an ecclesiastic kneeling to the r. before him,
In b:ise, with tracer)' on either side, a sliield of aniis : charges
uncertain-
AOULPMI -
344
CATAIXIGUF. OF SEALS.
SiffHH.
8304. [A.D. 1384.] Red : imperfect. [Hari. ch. 75 F. 35.]
An antique gem : a lion passant to the r.
...RAOULPHI DE EROHUM.
RICHARD MITPORD. A.D. 139S-I407.
Seai ad Otttsas.
3206. Sulph. cast. 2f x i| in. [Ivtii. 74.]
Pointed oval : an elaborately carved gothic niche with
canopy and tabernacle work at the sidcH. In the centre, Uie
Virgin, crowned, and holdinf; a sceptre, the Child on her r.
knee. Overhead, in a smaller niche-, the Trinity. In base,
tinder an arch, the Bishop, half-lciif^th, with pastoral stalT,
kneeling in prayer. On either side, on the tabernacle work,
a shield of arms : I., quarterly, 1, 4, I-'RANCli, ANCIENT; and
2, 3, Enoland : r., barry of four indented, MlTFOkl).
*S-.AD: CAUSAS : RICARDt : DEI : ORA : SARU : EPISCOPI. «>
ROBERT HALLAM. A.D. 1407-1417.
2206. [a.d. !4ial Kcd : a fine impression, very imper-
fect. About 3 X 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19.64S.]
Pointed o^-al : the Virgin, with crown and sceptre, holding
the Child on her r. knee, surrounded by rays, and set in an
oval vesica placed in an elaborately car\-ed gothic building.
Overhead, the Trinity, and in a niche on the 1. St. Peter, on
the r. St. Paul. In b.i.sc under an arch, the Binhop kneeling
in prayer ; on cither side of the arch, a shield of arms : I., two
keys, or a sword and key, in saltire, for SEE OF SaLISBLIRY;
r., a cross engrailed [in the 1st quarter a crescent], Hallam.
Legend wanting.
RICHARD BEAUCHAMP.
A.D. I450-I481.
3i X 2i in.
2207. [a.i>. 147a] Red : fine, but imperfect
[Add. ch. S6yt.]
Pointed oval : wiihin a niche with elabor.atcly carved
canopy, the Virgin, with crown and sceptre, flcur-de-liz«^.
holding the Child, crowned, on her r. knee. In a canopied
niche on the L, Sl Catharine, with a wheel ; in a correspond-
ing niche on the r., a female s.aint crowned, holding a sceptre
fleur-dc-lizi. In base, under a car\'cd arch, the tttithop.
turned 10 the 1., with pastoral staff, betw. two shields of
ECCLESIASTIC AL.—SAUSnU RV.
34S
arms : I., destroyed ; r., per pale, t/cr.. two lions passant
guardant in pale, sin., three fislics naiant in pale, all within a
bordurc cntoyrc of roses.
SIOtLLG RICARDI ^BEAEUCHAiMP ilOEhlGltA ■- SAB; EPISCOPI.
2206. Siilph. cast, from No. 2207 when in a more perfect
slate. [Ivi. 59^]
LAURENCE CAMPEOinS, Prfibyter Cardinal.
A.i>. i 525-1 554-
2209. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. About
3^X2 in. [Iviii. 73.]
Pointed oval : three late gothic niches with heavy canMnes
and tabernacle work at the sides, containing the Virgin, full-
length, crowned, with a sceptre in the I. h. and the Child in
the r. h., l>clw, St. Osmund. B. C, on the l, and St. Andrew
the apiHtIc on the r. On the plinth or i.tring-cour^e below
is the in-scription;— OSMUND -MARIA -ANDREAS. In butsc, under
an arch with masonry at the sides, the Bishop, half-length,
praying. Below, 3 shield of arms : per pale, dtx., an eagle
dimidiated ; sin., a wolf saliant. surmounted by a crozier
ensigned with a cardinal's hat, Cami'ECIUS.
SIOILLU PBt
Set Ctuoaius, Vila, voL iii., (x 3$4.
HUMPHREY HENCHMAN. A.D. 1C60-1663.
2210. Red ; recent impression from ihc matrix. I| in.
Ixxxv. 189,]
A shield of arms: a chevron bctw. three buglc-hom*
stringed, on a chief as many lions rampant guardant
Beaded border.
BENJAMIN HOADLEY. A.D. I723-I734.
22U. [.K.U. 1731-] Red, covered with paper before impres-
sion : indistinct in parts. 4 X 3 in. [Birch. MS. 427 1, art 2.]
Pointed oval: an ornamental shield of aims: [>cr p.-ile,
der., Skb ov SaI.ISBUHV ; sin., quarterly, in the 1st quarter a
pelican viiliiiiig herself, HoAUi.F.v. Kncirclod by a Garter
inscribed with the motto ; over it. a mitre.
SIQILLVM ' R ' P ' D
BENJAMI COPI - SARISBVRIENSIB.
AD- 1733.
2212. [a.D, 1731.1 Another. [Uirch MS.4271. »«■ 3-1
346
CATAUXJUE OP SEALS.
CHAPTER.
CATHSDRAI. CHURCH.
Wi/A CiMtaUrseal of ADASB., ChatKellor.
2213. [a.]). 1239,] Light coloured : edge chipped ; app.
by a woven ribbon. 2} X 2 in. [Add. ch. 19,620.3
0. Pointed oval : beneath a trefoilcd canopy of early gotliic
style, the Vir^^in. entlironvd, and holding the QiilJ. In the
field over the Virgin, an estoilc of eight [Mints.
« 8IQILL- SANCT . . . MARI AR€8BI6NSI8
The letter N is reversed in each case.
B- A .imaller pointed oval countcrseal. if x i-f in. The
Chancellor scateil to the r., reading at an omainental Icctem,
with canopy and corbel of clcga.nt design.
8IQILL' I ADC : CANOELU^RII SAR*.
With CounUruai o/tnOVUL^ DE HALHESBERL
2214. [tjtth cent.] Green: originally Anc, now very im-
perfect and discoloured, [xxxvii. 78.]
ARC8B
H. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. if X { in. An
ornamental fleur-de-lis, seeded, between two birds reguardanl
addorscd.
*SIQILL- : THOME • DC ; MALMESBERI.
2216. Sulph. ca,s.ioi vH\. from a fine impression. [Iviii. 6o.\
* 8IQILL' 8ANCTE MARie SARESB'IENSIS ECCL'li.
ChaptfT Sfal tui Pctiiionts ad Causas.
2216. (isth-ijth cent.] Sulph. ast. 3 x 1} in. [I. zt.)
Pointed oval ; the Vity-in, crowned, seated on a carved
throne, holding the Child. Overhead, a fmely car\'cd golhic
canopy with trefoilcd nreh and elegant pinnacles, supported
by two slender pillars on a corbel ornamented with an arcade
of six rounil-hcaded arches, three with quatrcfoilcd, and three
with trefoilcd, opcinngs.
« 3- 8CC • MARIE - SARCSBIRIENSIS E%C€ - AO - PETICI0NE8 -
£T - AD CXS.
2217. Sulph. ca«t, from an imperfect impression. [Iviii. Gi.J
. . . C€ ■ MARIE €T AD C . . . .
i^CLESI ASTICA U— SA t ISUU RY.
347
Contnumer of the Dean and Chapter.
2218. [i7tli cent.] Sulph. cast. 2| x i| in. [Iviii. £3.]
Pointed oval : tlic Virgin and Quid, late and inartistic
design.
. ... LVM ■ COMINARII' DECANI • ET-CAPITVLI • 8ARVM -16-
DEANS.
Uncertain.
3319. [14th cent.] Sulpli. cast, Trom an tmpcrrcct impres-
sion. \^% \ in. [Iviii. 64.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^in, half-length, with the Child, in a
canopied niche.
... A DECANI SAR -
The letters A. R. in Sar, conjoined.
NICHOLAS BILDESTON, Prthtndary of Axmimttr.
2220. [.\.u 1439] Kcd. 1 X tV in. [Harl.ch.46D. 51.]
Oval, froni a signet ring : St. Paul, with sword and book,
betw. two .iprigs.
Cabled border.
Officiatty of the Deattery.
3321. [i;thccnt.J Sulph. cast. i\ x i| in. (Iviii. 65.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, lifting up her hands in
adoration. Overhead, the Dove displayed, with nimbus. At
the sides, indistinct objects perhaps intended for winged heads
of the Four EvanjjclUts, with their respective emblems. In
base, a *liicld of arms. See tiF Sali.sburV (?) ; surmounted by
ft bead with a cross on it.
* StQILLVM • 0FFICIALITATI3 • IVR1S0ICTIONIS * DECON-
ATV8 • 8ARVM *■
ARCHDEACON OF WILTS.
£/«/**/ THOMAS HENCHMAN, S.T.P. A.D. 1663-1675.
2222. [A.D. 1673.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 2i X I i in. [Add. ch. 18, 443.]
Oval : the Arclidcacon. full-length, with cape and cloak,
holding a stalT in the r. h.
SIOtLLVM ARGHIDIACONI WltTESS ' ANO - COM - IM8.
N..
348 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Later Seal.
BOBSRT WOOSWABD, LL.B. A.D. 1681-1691.
flSas. Sulph. cast 2f X 3 in. Pviii. 75.]
Oval : the Bishop, with mitre and pastoral staff, seated on
a throoe to the L, lifting up the r. hand in benediction. In
base, a shield of arms : barry of six, a canton. Woodward.
BIQILL' ARCHIOIACONI WILTS AN : DOMINI « 1682.
ARCHDEACON OF BERK&
Official and Offidalty.
2984. [A.D. 1291.] Red : a small fragment [Harl. ch.
43 L 34.]
Pointed oval : an ecclesiastic kneeling in prayer, under an
arch.
Another Seal
2326. [A.D. 1317.] Red: fine impression. i| X i^' in.
[Add ch. 1^639^]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, holding the Child. Before them
an ecclesiastic kneeling. In the field, a hand of blessing.
Background filled with small sprigs. In base, a leopard's
head.
ttS' OFFICrALITATtS IN ARCHIOIACONATV BERKSIR'.
Another Seal
2326. [About A.D. 1374.] Dark green: the lower part
chipped. About i| X i in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 51 G. 30.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-length, with the Child. In
base^ in a trefoiled niche, an ecclesiastic, half-length, to the 1.
in prayer.
• 8- 0FFICIALITATI8 ACRCH1DIAC:0NATV8 B€RK8HeRI€.
2227. Sulph. cast of No. 2226. [D.C., F. 66.]
Another Seal
2228. [A.D. 1756.] Red, covered with paper before im*
pression. 2i X 24 in. [Add. ch. 19.253.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, holding the Child in
the r. h. ; in the 1. h., a sceptre.
Legend on a scroll : —
SiaiLLVM OFFICIAI iTATtS BERKS.
ECCLESIASTICAL. — SALISBURY. 349
CANON.
ICHSRIUS DE CONCORETO, Papal Nuneto, afterwards
Archdeacon of London.
2229. [a-D. 1332.] Red : fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 44 E. 4.]
Form uncertain : in a gothic niche, a saint seated. In base,
under a trcfoiled arch, two keys in saltire.
VICARS CHORAL.
2230. [13th cent] Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 192.]
Pointed oval : the Coronation of the Vii^in. The corbel
in the base, on which the figures are supported, is ornamented
with an elegant flower.
si/ 8- 9MUN£ UIC-RICR eCCL'E SAR€SBmieNS'.
PREBEND OF GRIMSTONE AND YETMINSTER.
2231. [13th cent] Gutta-percha impression. I^ X I in.
[xlvii. 295.]
Pointed oval : the Crucifixion of St. Andrew. The field
filled with foliaga
ftS'OFFlQ PREB£D€ OE QRIMSTA' €T YeAT€M€NSTR€.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 467.
3232. Sulph. cast. [Ixii. 42.]
RURAL DEANERY.
DEAN OP BRIDPORT, 00. Dors.
2233. [l8th cent] Black : from the matrix, if^ x ij in.
[xxxvi. 195.]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche of gothic architectural
design, the Vii^in and the Child.
8IQILLUM : DECANI : DECANATU8 : DE : BRrOPORT.
Cabled borders.
350 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOP OF WESTMINSTER.
TE01U.S THIBLEB7. A.D. I540-I55a
2234. Su]ph. cast, from an imperfect impression. About
3t X 2i;ia. when perfect. [Ixviii. 83.]
Pointed oval : SL Peter, with nimbus, standing in a canopied
niche of the style of the Renaissance, holding in the r. h. a
key, in the L h. a book, betw. king Edward the Confessor,
with sceptre and orb, on the L, and a bishop, lifting up the
r. b. in benediction, and holding in the 1. h. a pastoral stafT, on
^e r. In bas^ a shield of arms, bearings wanting, surmounted
by a mitre.
SIGIL' : THOMiE ' THYRLEBY • EPI8C0PI • WESTM.
Design for a SeaL
2S3fi. Carved wood. 3| in. [xxxv. 45.]
Unfinished design for a seal. St Peter, holding keys and
a book and seated on a throne of the style of the Renaissance.
In base, an ornamental shield, divided per pale but not filled
up with armorial bearings.
DEAN OF WESTMINSTER.
HUGH WESTON, D.D.
2236. [a.d. ISS4-] ^^= small fragment [Add. ch.
8457-1
0. and R. Portion of a seated figute, perhaps of Qu. Mary,
holding mound and sceptre.
ARCHDEACON OF WESTMINSTER.
2237. [A.n. 1280.] Green: fine impression, but edge
chipped. HX^in. [Add. ch. 20,399.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, full-length, with book and
wand.
« 8' ARCHIDIACONI WESTMONASTERM.
BOCI.ESI ASTICA U— WESTM INSTER.
351
Anhdeaeomy.
2238. [t4thccnL] Sulph. cast, Trom an imperfect tm>
prcssion. li X I in. [Ixviii. K4,]
Pointed oval : two sainU with indistinct emblems, standing
on a shield of arms, Edwarr Thr Cunhessor.
WESTMINSTER.
DEAN AND CHAPTER OP THE COLLEGIATE
CHURCH OF ST. PETER.
FIRST SEAL.
3239. Sulph. casts, from an imperfect impression. 2| in.
(Ixviii. 81, %2.\
0. St, PctcT. with mitre and nimtMis, seated on a riclily
car\'cd throne of Italian style, holding in the r. h. two keys, in
'the I. h. a book. In base, an ornamental shield of arm-s;
Edward thk Confessor.
8 • coe ■ decxl - et ■ ca . . tli ■ ecc tm* ■
ERECTE ■ PER RHa-A-D-
B. King Henry VIII. seated in majesty on a carved throne,
and holiling a sceptre and an orb. Before him, on the r. two
ecclesiastics kneeling, on the I. three others, with a scroll
over them inscribed : — rex in ETERnvm vr cf. Dan.
iii. 9: V. la In ba-ic, a shield of the Royal Arms op
England.
r ■ iv8tvs ■ eriqit ■ terr destrvet ■
EAM ■ .PVER /'»■«'. wix. 4-
SECOND SEAL.
2240. [After A.D. is^a] Red: injured in places. 2} ia
[xxxix. 37.]
p. St. Peter, with keys and book, seated on a throne beneath
a carved canopy of the style of the Renaissance At the .'<idc,
carveil flowers and scrolls. In base, a shield of arms:
WiisT MINSTER Coll. Church.
« SIQILLU ' DECANI
ET - CAPITVLI ECCLI* ■ COLLEO ■ BTi
PETRI ■ WE8TM
352
CATALOGUE OF SEAIA
R, Qu. Elizabeth, with sceptre and mound, crowned and
enthroned. At her feet a shield of the RovAi. Arms of
England. On either side, two ecclesiastics kneeling, the two
nearest to the Queen presenting books. In the field oii either
side, a scroll, inscribed :~ERVNT ■ REQE5 - N\fTRITII ■ TVI ■
ET ■ REGrlNyC -! NVTRICE8 ■ TV/E.— /ia/. xUx. 23.
■» RENOVrATl* ■ PER ■ ILLVSTRISS - ELtZABET ■ D ■ Q ■ ANQ • F
■ ET ■ H ■ REQINA.
BISHOPS OF WINCHESTER.
HENRY OP BLOIS. A.D. ii29-ir7i.
2241. Dark green. 34 X 2| in. [xxxix. 33.]
(), Pointed oval: the Bishop on a platform, full-length.
we.iring a round cap or mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the I. h. a pastoral staff. Archaic style,
»HENRICV3 DEI G^A WINTONIENSIS EPISCOPVS
The S reversed in the last two words,
B. Small oval countcrscal. J x ^ in. Two bust^ &oc to
face, wearing the modins. In the field, faint traces of an
inscription. From an antique gem.
RICHARD TOCLIVE. A.D. 1174-1188.
2242. [a.d. 1 185.] Red : very fine ; originally app. by a
label and by a closely woven diajjered cord of black and
white threads. 3? X 2i in. [Marl. ch. 43 I. 38.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop on .1 platform, full-length,
lifting up the r. h, in benediction, in the I. h. a jM-itoral staff.
In the field, on the I. a dexter hand, issuing, holding a crozicr,
on the r. a pentacic or mullet pierced and voided.
« RICARDV3 : DttlJ : GRATIA ;(W:!!NmONieN8ElS ; 1 €PISC0PV3.
B. A small pointed oval countcrscal. ijxiiin. St.
Peter with keys on the l, and St Paul with book on the r.,
full-length ; one fool of each saint placed on an orb, in base.
O SVNT ■ MICHI ■ SINT ■ Q ■ BONI • PCTRVS ■ PAVLV8Q ■ PATRONI-
2243. Sutph. cist of the obv. [Iv. JZ.)
2244. SuliJh. cast of the m'. [D.C., D, jal
ECCLESI ASTICA U— Wl NCII ESTEU .
iSi
OODFRKY DE LUCY. A.H. 118^1204.
2245. [a.I). 1 197.] Sulph. co-ita, from an imperfect
impression. About H X 2\ in. when perfect [xxxvL
205, 2o6.]
0. I'ointed oval : the Bishop, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff, In the field, on the I. a
cathedral, on the r. a dexter hand and vested arm issuing,
hulding up two Utyi.
• SIGILLVM D lA - Wl 818 EPi.
R. Smaller pointed ovat counterscal i-;- x I^V In. The
hciul of a Luig or pike lish issuing from water, haunant, In the
mouth a small bird (?), behind it. a paHonl staff in fessc ; in
the licld on each side, an estoilc of eight pointit.
« PRCSVLIS 7 QCNCRIS - SIONO CONSIGNOR VTftOQ.
2246. [a.}x 1 197.] Red : recent impressions of ofo. and
rtv. [Add-ch. 19/368.]
2246*. Cast in green composition, of rev. only. [lii. 3a]
PETER DES ROCHES, A.D. 1205-123S.
2247. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression, 3 x litn-
taC. E. 69:]
Pointed o\'al : the Bishop, on a corbel, fuH-IenRth. lifting up
the r. h, in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
.... TRV8 : D€l ! GRATIA : WINTONICNSIS : CPISCOPV . .
JOHN OF FOMTOISE. A.D. 1282-1304.
2248. Sulph. cast 24 x 14 in. [Iv. 53.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, on a carved corbel, full-length,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the !. h, a pastoral staff
curved outwards. In the field, on the 1. a fleur-de-li<, on the
r. two small flowers slipped.
« 8' ■ lOHANNIS : DCI - ORA : WINTONICR i EPI8COPI.
^. Doutt d'.Vrcq, CoUNtton de Sceaux, No. 10,135.
JOHN STRATFORD. A.D. 1323-I333.
2249. [a-D. 1323.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect im-
pression, 2i X \\ in. [Iv. 54.]
I'ointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral slafT. In the field, soiny
indistinct objects
SIOILLVM - lOH . . • •
2 A
3S4
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
WILLIAM LONOE, Of WTKEHAM. A.D. 1567-1404.
Privy Seat.
2S50. fA.D. 1404.] Red: cracked and imperTect \\ in.
[AdJ. ch. 23,631.)
A finely carved gothic building of two storeys ; in the
upper the Virgin and Cliild in a niclie, in the lower one two
Saints, uncertain, cncli in a niche. In nichcn, one on each
side, St. Peter on the 1., and St, Paul on the r. In base, a
shield of arms : two chevrons, bctw. three roses.
8EC IWJYLLELMI : DE : WYKEHA[MI : TON.
Woodward, Hht. 0/ HamfitAirt, vol. i. p. Itfi,
22&L Sutph. cast, from a good impression. [Iv. 55.]
8ECRETUM : WYLLELMI 1 DE : WYKEHAM : EPI : WYNTTON.
BEHRY BEAUFORT. A.D. 1405-1447.
Privy Seal.
2252. [A.D. 1414.] Red: fine, but imperfect if in. [Add.
ch. i9,9;7-]
A shield of arm.'? : quarterly, Frasxe and ENGLAND, all
within a bordurc compony, a crescent or annulet in chief for
diflTerence, Bf.au for T— suspended by a strap belw. the antlers
of a st.-ig of seven tines, each antler wreathed round with a
garland of foliage,
iSECRJETUM : CHElNftlCI : DEI : GCRATIA :] W1NT0NIEN : E^l »
Signet.
2263. [A.D. 1430.] Red: injured. tU ■"- [Harl. ch.
43 E. 19,]
A shield of arms of Beaufort ; ov?r it a cardinal's haL
Anothir Signet.
2254. [A.D. 1443.] Red: indistinct. [H.irl. ch. 43 E.20I
Somewhat similar design to No, 2253. A shield of arms
of Blaufort ; over it a ciirdinal's hat.
A z BELLE.
ECCLESr ASTJCAU— WI NCHESTER.
iSi
WILLIAM FATTEN, of WAIHFLEET. A.D. I447-I486.
2365. [A.D. 1447.] Sulph. cast. 3I x If in. [Iv. 5<k]
Pointed ov.il : three canopied niches, containing St. Peter,
betw. St. Paul on the I, and St, Swithun on the r., full-length.
Above, in a niche, a (;roup, pcrha{>s the Coronation or ttte
Virgin, nearly destroyed. In smaller niches on cither side, two
angels. In btse, under a round-headed arch, the Bishop with
|>astoral staff, kneeling in prayer, bctw, two shields of anns: l.
quarterly, France .ind England, within a bordurc, for
Henry Hkaukokt. the prtccdinf; Hishop of Winchester; r., a
swora and a key in saltire. in chief ii milrt-. for See or WIN-
CHESTER, but varying from the arms generally ascribed to
thcSee-
9IQIU.VM : WILLELMI : WYNTONIENStS EPiSCOPI.
Signet.
2a8e. [KV. 1448.] Red : I in. (Add. eh. 15^79.]
Our Lord, with nimbtis and cross, in the garden after His
resurrection, accosted by Mary M.-igdalcnc, who Is kneeling
under trees and holding an ointment-box, her emblem. In
the field, some illegible letters of an inscription.
Cabled border.
2267. [A.D, I45al Red, [Add. cb. 17,238.1
THOIdAS BILSON, a.d, 1597-16115.
2258. [A.D. 1610.] Red : a fragment [Add. ch. 24,605.]
Pointed oval ; St Andrew, fuU-lcngth, with nimbus, and
holding a saltire cross, under a canopy supported on cither
side by two columns. In ba.«, a shield of arms with indistinct
bearings.
*' DOM
PETSR MEWS. A.D. 16S4-1706.
2259. [A.D. 1O96.] Red : imperfect ; enclosed in a tinned-
iron box. About 3^^ X 2i in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
19^5231
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms ; per pale, rfar.. SKE OF
Winchester ; ««.. paly of six, on a chief three crosses
cnwslct. Mews; within a Garter inscribed with the motto,
and sunnounlcd with a mitre.
8IOILLVM ON ■ EPiacoPl.
2 A 3
356
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Commissary.
2260. [15th cent] Red: impression from the brass matrix.
It X It id- [xxxv. 86.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated, holding the Child, under a
gothic canopy with tabernacle work at the sides.
■< SIQILLVM m COKfTSSARri *" WVNTON" m
VUar-GcHcral and Commissary. a.d. 1G84.
226L Sulph, cast 3; x at in. [Iv. 57.)
Pointett oval : St Peter with key on the 1., and St Paul
with sword on the r., over a carved shield of arms : paly of
six, on a chief tliree crosses crosstet, Peter Mews, Bishop,
A.D. 1684-1706.
OIL ■ VICARIJ ■ IN
SPUALIBt ■■ OENi-i*
WINTN
ET • COMI . Di . EPI
CHAPTER.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OP ST. SWITHUN.
2362. [nth ctnt] Sulph. cast. 3I X a; in. [Iv. 49.]
Pointed oval : St. Swithun, with nimbus, holding kvy and
book, seated on a throne designed to resemble a roofed
buildini; with window), and finials.
Legend on a bevelled edge, reads to the outside : —
• SIOILLUM ■ SAN THVN[I • E] "Pi.
COMMON SEAL. A.D, 1294,
2263. Sulph. casts, from imperfect impressions. 3| ia.
[D.C. E. 181, 182.]
0. Part of the Cathedral with three gothic niches, carved
canopy, buttresses, and corbels, In the centre, St Swithun
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stafT.
curv'fd outwards ; on the r. St, I'etcr with key, on the I, St
Paul with sword, each seated. In the field above, a crescent
moon and sun with wavy rays.
* &• COM P£TI : €T : PAULI €T : SCl 8WITH' I :
WINTON-.
B: A somewhat similar design. In the central niche, a king.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— WINCHESTER.
357
crowned, and holding a sceptre flcut-dc-lizc, bctw. two bishops.
In base, under a trefoiled arch four mooks, in profile to the I.
praying.
• FACTVM : ANNO : QRVe : MO : CCO : NONAGES' : IIIIO : CT . . . .
(RCOIS : CDWARDl i J XXIIO.
Dugdalc, Mwt, Aug/., vol. I. pL HI., t t.
Lat^ SeaL
2264. [A.D. 1745.] Red. covered with paper: imperfect.
About 3 in. when iJcrfccL [Add. ch. 5975.]
0. Tlic Cathedral. On a canton a rose.
Legend defaced.
B. Tile A.sccnsion.
Coarse style of art.
Officiaity of the Caihedrai.
2265. [isthcent.] Sulph. cast, i^ x i| in.
llv. 50.]
Pointed oval : the Cathedral
8IGILLUM • OFFICIALITATIS ■ ECCLE8IE ■ WINTCNIENS.'
ARCHDEACONS OF WINCHESTER.
AYMEBIC. ntkctnU
0866. Sulph. cast, t; x t In. [Iv. jS.]
Pointed oval : the Archdeacon, f\tll-lcngth on a carved
corbel, holdin;^ palm-branch :md book. In the field, on the 1.
an eagle displayed, on the r. two keys.
[8'] AYMCRICI ' ARCHIDIACONI • WINTONIEN.'
NICHOLAS DANYEL. W*tfH/ A.D. 1409.
2267. Sulph. cast. 3i X 1) in. [Iv. 59.]
Pointed oval : three niches, with carved c-tn»pica contain-
ing the Vlrcin, crowned, full-length, hulding the Child and a
paim-brancn, betw. two Saints. prob.ibly Si. Paul on the r.
and St. Peter on the I. In base, under a round-he;uIcd arch the
Archdeacon, half-length, full-face, in prayer, on a sliicid of
arms : diapnf, on a bend three crescents, in chief sinister a
bird.
BIOILLO : NICRI ■- DANYELL : ARCHtDIA ....
3S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHDEACON OF SURREY.
JOHN OATRIE. A.D. 1410-1414.
2268. [A.D. 1411.] Red: imptrfect, en fiiacard. [Add. ch,
1 2,508.]
A shield of arms, suspended by a strap from a forked tree :
three cats.
. . . [I]0HAIN:N18 tCJAmRYK.
Official of the Archdeacon.
WILLXAIII aEFFREY, XJ-D.
2260. [A.D. 1544.] Red: fragmentary and indistinct
About 2 in. long when perfect: [Add. ch. 629a]
Pointed oval : part of a gothic niche, and a shield of arms :
a saltire.
Legend wanting.
This fr^ment is apparently from the same matrix as the
following.
2270. [i6th cent] Red : app. by plaited cords of green
and white silk, enclosed in a leaden case. 2j- x if in.
[xxxv. 71 B.]
Pointed oval ; our Lord, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
and holding a mound in the 1. h., under a trefoiled gothic
canopy. In base, a shield of arms : a saltire.
SIQILLO OFFIC ■ D^l • ARCHIDIACONI SURE.
RURAL DEANERY.
OUILDPORD, 00. SURREY.
227L [A.D. 1318.] Green : a fragment [Add. ch.
17,295.]
Pointed oval : an eagle rising reguardant contournii.
[# S'l DECAN € . . .
fejCLESIASTICAL. — WINDSOR, WORCP-STKR. 359
WINDSOR.
COLLBOIATE CHAPEL OF ST. QEOROE. A.D. t66l
Officialty.
3372. Sulph. cast 3f X 2f in. pvill. 59.)
Oval : a cross patt^c.
eiOlLL : OFFICIALITATIS ECCL/E - WINDSOR : 16ei.
BISHOPS OF WORCESTER.
SIMON. A.D. 1125-1150.
2278. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3{ X 2{ in.
flviii. 81.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, seated on a carved bcncli or
throne, wearing a strinRcd cap-like mitre, lifting up the r. h, in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastorxl stuff.
4> StOILLV ORNEN8I3 ■ E«l.
JOHN DE PAOSBAU. A.D. 1151-1158.
2274. Sulpli. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3}^ x 2| in.
LIviii. 82.]
Pointed ova! : the Bishop, on a platform, full-length, wearing
a stringed mitre, lifting up the r. h, in benediction, in the 1. h.
a pastoral stalT.
• NCS - D WIGOCRNICN&IS • CPI6COPV8.
BOOER FXTZCOUNT, sm of Rohtrt, Earl of Gloutester.
A.D. 1164-1179.
2275. Sutph. cast 3i X 2 in. [Iviii. 83.]
Pointed oval : the Hishop on a platform, full-length, wearing
a stringed raJtre and embroidered vestments, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral staff.
«> RO0ERV8 D€l QRACI WIG0RNCNSI3 ifO.
WALTER CANTILUPB. A.D. I23;-I26d
2276. Sulph. casts, from a chipped impres-sion. 2^- X t-fin.
llviil 84, 8s.J
0. Pointed oval : Ihe Bishop on a carved corbel, ftill-length,
lifting up tlic r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a [na-Moral slalf.
36o
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The corbel is ornamented with a wolf couchant, in alluMon to
the name of the Bishop. I n the field, on either side, a can-cd
quatrcfoil containing the head of a saint ; below each, three
fleur»-de<]is, in alluiiion to the armorial bearings of the Bishops
viz, three leojiard's faces re\-ersed, jessants-dc-lis. Above the
qiiatrcfoils, the numeral II., indicating that Bishop CniUiUipe
was the second Walter who had held the See. On each ^de
of the quatrefotis, a small cstoilc.
. . QILL' I WALTCRI : OCI ; ORACIA : WIQORNieNSIS :
6P18COP
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrseal. if x i| in. The
Coronation of the Virgin. Overhead, a crescent moon and
radiant sun-star. In basCi under a trcf<Hled arch with foliage
in the s{>iuidril.<, the Bishop, half-lcnylh. pr.iyint;, to the r.
« QVGM TeN6T HlC TRONVS MICHI SIT Cfl MATR6
PATR0NV8.
The letters N E of fcitft and M A of mafre are respectively
conjoined.
2377. [A-D. 1243.] Creamy white: imperfect. [Add. ch.
> 5.767)
No tw.
2278. [a.d. 1252.] Brownish-grccn : originally fine and
sharp, now very imperfect (Add. ch, 5957.]
&. QILL- : W. Wrao . . . CPISCO . . .
ft . . VfiM T6N TRONUS MICHI PATRON . . .
GODFREY GIPFARD. A.D. 136S-1302.
2279. [a.D. 1278.] Sulph. cast, from a chipped impression.
2} X H >"■ [Iviii. 86.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, on a carved corbel, full-length,
wearing embroidered mitre and vestmentt, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a p.'uitoral st-ifr. The corbel is
ornamented with a lioncel in allusion to the armorial bearings
of the Bishop, viz,, three lionccls passant.
QODeFRIDVS : D€l : Olf^A ; W]YGOtRNI£]N8t8 : CPI3COPV3.
8 i «P
WILLIAM DE OAIMSBOROUGH. A.D. 1302-1307.
2280. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 34 X i{ in.
[Iviii. 87.]
Pointed oval : in a carved niche with a trcfoiled canopy
supported by slender shafts, the Bishop, on a carved corbel,
rull-lcngth, lifting up the t. h. in benediction, in Uie L h. a
KCCtESI ASTICA U— WORCESTER.
361
pastoral stafT. On the sliafts on either side, a small round
panel containing the head of a Saint.
8" FffiS • OT ■ OAA .... 0RNICN9I8 ■ CPl.
THOMAS COBHAM. A.D. I317-1327.
2281. Sulph. cast, from a chipped impression. 3{ X i } in.
PviiL 8S.J
Pointed oval : in a finely carved niche with elaborate
canopy and tabernacle work at the sides, the Bishop, with
embroidered vestments, lifUng up Ihc r. h. in benediction, in
the I. h. a pastoral staff. The field is diapered \or.cngy with a
small rotmdle in each space. On the carved work at the sides,
two shields of arms : 1., England ; r., per pale, der.,
England dimidiated, sin., France, AncIKNT. In base,
under a round headed arch a shield of arms : on a chevron,
three fleurs-de-lis, Cobham.
81 ei ! QRAOIA > WYCORN : ^
HEMBT WAKBPIELD. A.D. I37S-'395-
2262. Sulph. cast 3 x 1 1 in. [Iviit. 89.]
Pointed oval : in a richly carved niche with heavy canopy
having numerous pinnacles, and tabernacle work at the sides,
the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the ). h. a pastoral staff. In base, under a ruund-hcaded arch,
with architectural ornamentation at the sides, a shield of
arms : frctty, on a quarter a cross patoncc or form^e
fleurctt<!c. Wakekiei.d,
8IQILLVM : MAQND : HENRICI : DEI : QRa : WVQORNIENSld :
ePi.
Sea/ ad causas.
2283. rA.D. 1383.1 Bronzc-ETcen : good. 3f X If iiL
[HarL ch. 84 D. 7.]
Pointed oval : the Coronation of the Virgin, in a finely-
carved pothic niche, with canopy and tabernacle work at the
sides. In base, under a carved and trefoiled ;irch, betw. two
floivering sprigs, a sliield of armK, Wakbkikld (sec No. 3282),
suspcn<lc(l by a strap from a lion's face. In the space for the
legend, on each side 3 shield of arms : L, quarterly, FRANCE
and Enclvnd ; r., Wakefield.
XkSKIILL': AD I CAS : HENRICI ; DEI ; oRa : WIOORNIEN- : Ci^lM.
Dallaway, Seienee of Heraldry.
2284- Sulph. ca.^t from No. 2283. [O.C, F. 7i:\
* Uixbop Williim dc Caintboruugh was fonucrijr a friar Minor.
3fi2
CATAtOGUE OF SEALS.
THOMAS PEVERELL. A.D. 1407-14I9.
2386. [a.D. 1411.]
by a plaited cord of gnccn silk.
Red : fine, injured by prcisure ; app.
2J X li in. [Harl. ch.
HI C.'ao.]
Pointed oval ; God the Father, the Virgin and Child, and
the Dove, under a gothic canopy, on a pedestal of masonry.
On cither side in a niche with corresponding canopy, a Bishop,
fulUlength. In ba.s«, nndcr a carved and trefoilcd arch, the
Bishop kneeling in prayer, bctu'. two shields of arm.s placed on
masonry at the sides : 1., SEE OF WORCESTER ; r., quarterly,
2 and 3. vairii a bend, PEVERELL.
S' ■ THOME ■ DEI ■ ORA ■■ WVOORNIENSIS EPI.
2286. Sulph. cast from No. 2285, [D.C., G. la]
THOMAS BOURCHIBR. A.D. 1435-1443.
2287. [A.D. 1+39.] Red. -J X 4 tn. [Harl. ch. 43 '• 36-1
Oval : on the tnmk of a tree, sprouting, an eagle rising with
expanded wings. This seal maybe the impression of a sign<:t
of John Barbour of IL-impton, in whose favour this charter
was executed : the crest of Barbour resembles this device.
JOHN DE OIOLnS. A.D. 1497-1498.
2268. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. 3J x 2i in.
[Iviii. 90.]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche, the Virgin and Child,
bctw. two saints, probably Oswald and Wulstan, sainted
Bishops of this sec, in side niches. Overhead, in a niche, our
Lord on the Cross, In base, in an arched niche, the Bishop,
kneeling in prayer, bclw. two shields of arms: I., See OF
Worcester ; r,, partly destroyed and uncertain.
SIQ
SILVESTER DE GIGLnS. A.D. 1498-1521.
2289. Red : cracked ; app. by plaited cofds of green and
white silk, and enclosed in a leaden case. 3^ x 3 in. [xxxv.
71. A.]
Pointed oval : in three niches, the Virgin and Child bctw.
two saints, under a finely carved gothic canopy, in which is a
small niche containing the Trinity. In ba-sc under a trefuilcd
arch, the Bi-*hnp in prayer, between two ornamental .shields of
arms : I., Sf.e of Worcester ; r^ two sprigs, Giglis.
Legend on a scroll : —
S' - MAQN9 ' Df^l ' SILVE8TRI - QIOLIS - WIQORIENSIS ■ EPI.
ECCLESIASTICAL — WORCESTER.
363
NICHOLAS HEATH. A.D, 1543-1551, 1 553-1 555-
3280. Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impression. [Iviii. <)i.]
Pointc<l oval : in a niche elaborately car\'c<i in the style of
the Renaissance, our Lord, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the !. h. an orb upon which is a lonp cross.
On the r, St Andrew, full-length, with saltJre cross, on the 1. 3
female saint. pra>'ing. In base, the Bishop to the 1., in praj-er ;
before liim, on the I., a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
martlctt, only tlic two in chief now remaining.
M o NIC
EDWARD VX Ad Causas EaUiiastkas.
3291. Sulph. cast 34. X 2 in. (D.C, A. lOJ.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms ; quarterly,
I. 4. France, AsciiiNT ; 2. 3. p:.nc;i..\ni) ; supported by the
Roya! .Supporters ; over it, a royal crown, stringnl. On an
ornamental bordered triangular tablet below, the inscription: —
PRO ; EPATV ■ W1G0RVM. ♦.
f> 8IGILLVM : REQIAE : MAIESTAT13 : : AO : OAVaAS :
ECCLESIASTICAS.
Official.
2292. [a.d. 1299.] Green: fine, edge much Injured.
2 X 1 1 in. (Cott. ch. \iii. 23.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part, within two golhtc niches,
witli elegant canopies supported on slender columns, the
Coronation of the Virgin ; below, under a pointed and
cinqucfoiled arch, with arcade wurk at the sides, the Bishop
kneeling in prayer to the r. In base, a shield of arms : Sek
OF Worcester.
8' OFFICIAL IS - ePISCOPA
Vuar General in SpiriiuaUbus and Official Principal.
THOMAS POWELL, LL.D.
3293. [a.d. 1560.] Red, covered with a leaf after im-
pression. About z\ X if in. fSlo. ch, x,\.^ciii. 83.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part, an open book ; in th«
lower, two shields of arms with straps : U SEE OF WORCES-
TER : r., defaced.
SIOILLVM N &«
3&1
CATAUXJUB OF SEALS.
Office of the Offiiial Prinapal.
2294. [17th cent] Red : recent impression from the
Diatriic. 3i X 2J in. [xxxv. 191.]
Oval : the Ascension of our I^rd ; in \a& r. h. a palm-
branch.
SIOILLVM A OFDCIt 0FFICIALI8 A PRINCIPAU8
DI0CE3I3 ft WIOORN.
CHAPTER.
OATBEDHAL OHtfRCH.
2299. [iithccnt.J Grccnish-brown : cliipped. 5X l| in.
[xxxix. 32.J
p. Pointed oval : tlie Virgin, crownetl, seated on a throne,
the feet on an oriunicntat corbel, willi the Child in her arms,
in the r. h. a llcur-dc-li.s.
• SIQtLLVM SCE D€I OCNCnRICllS MAERICl WIG0RNEN1&)IS
eCLX.
The letters N E of Wigornensis are conjoined.
\\. A small oval countcrscaL 14- x i in. A woman
pouring out a libation to a deity. From a fine antique gcni.
Mark of the handle of the seal.
• HABVNDAN3 CAVTELA • R NOCET.
The C is square in cautela and nocet ; the letters T E of the
former word being conjoined.
2296. [A.D. 154.5-] Green : fragmentary ; app. by plaited
silk cords.
Rl€ . . . ORNENSIS . . . EC . . .
DugcUlc, Men. Angl, voL 1., pi. vii.
2296*. Sulph. cast, from fine impression. [Iviii. 76.]
• SIQILLVM ■ 8(^ ■ DEI • QENITRICIS ■ MARIE ■ WIGORNENSIS
£0L-£.
DEAN AND CHAPTER.
2297. [15th cent J Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
3i in. [Iviii. 77. 78-J
0. In a carved gothic niche with elaborate cinopy of five
cuspcd arches, the Virgin crowned, seated on a throne, holding
ECCLESI ASnCA L. — WORCESTER.
36s
the Child who is standing on the scat, in the I. h. a sccptr&
Overhead, in a small niche of similar dcsij^. the Trinity. In
a small niche on either side, an angel, fuM-lcnBth. swinging a
ctnuer. Outside these niches, on cither side a tree on a
mount, with a shield of arnu slung iijinn the brunches : l,
defaced, but (jerhaps the Roval Arms OF En'oland ; r., ten
tortcaux in pile, Ske OF WORCESTER, In base, an ornamental
arcading.
SIOtLL' : COM
1 BEATE : DEI
WYGORNIE :
OENtTRICIS : MARIE
B. Two carved niches, with gothic canopies, containing on
the I. St, Oswald, Bishop of Worcester and Archbishop of
York, with crozicr. on the r. St. Wulstan, Bishop of Wor-
cester, with pastoral statT; each full-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction. Over tlie canopies, three small niches con-
taining the Coronation of the Virgin, betw. two angels swinging
censers At either side, a niche, canopied, containing a
kneelir^ ecclesiastic, with a similar kneeling figure over each
canopy. Outside these, tabernacle work.
OSWALDV9 : PATRE3 : I ; WLSTANU3 : MONACHOR.
SERVANT : HOS : A : REORU.
LATER SEAL FOR THE NEW FOUNDATION.
A.l>. 1543.
2298. Sulph. casts, from chipped impression. J'} in.
[Iviii. 79t 80.]
0. The Nativity. In the field, two scrolls inscribed: —
GLORIA ■ IN ■ EXCELSiS (Lue. ii. 14) ; and NATUS ■ EST ■
NOBIS {hai. ix. 6), In base, a carved shield of arms : SEE
OK Worcester.
• SIQILLfl ■ DECANI ■ ET • CAPITVU
IC1ATHEDRALI3 - W1Q0RNI AN . 154- ■ •
U. Hcnr>' VIII., in robes of majesty, se.itcd on a canopied
throne carved in the Italian style On cither side, a number
of ecclesiastics ; over them, two labels inscribed: v I VAT REX.
Above the canopy. St. Peter, half-length, with ntmbus, holding
key in the I. h.. in the r. h. a label inscribed : — , . non. . . .
. . . qvt > PROVOC . . . ■* REQEM • PECCAT * \H *
AMI VERBES * 70 *
(Qui pn»-ociil euni, peccAt in aninum taaia.-~Prov. xx. 3-}
$66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ARCHDEACON OF WORCESTER.
BOB£RT DB ESTHALL. A.D. 1256-1272.
3299. [A.D. 1272.] Red: fragments. About l^ in. long
when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 F. 52.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-length, holding the Child, on
a church. In base, under a pointed arch, the Archdeacon
praying, half-length, to the L
8' ROf CARC]HI[DnAC[ONI]
PREBENDARY.
HSNST BBIOHT. A.D. 1619-1627.
3300. Sulph. cast. 2\ x if in. [D.C., H. 72.]
Oval : the Prebendary, seated iri a stall.
8IQILLVM • HEN ■ BRIQHT ■ PRE8ENDARI1 ■ PREBEND£ ■ DE
HAITHER CV WALTON.
PROVINCE OF YORK.
DIOCESE OF YORK.
ARCHBISHOPS.
THUBSTAN. A.D. iii9-ii4a
2301. Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression. j-J- x 2-a in.
[lix. L]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, with cap-shaped
mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff.
N ACEN8IS . . . EPISCO
ROQER DE FONT L'EViiQUE. A.D. 1154-1181.
3302. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression, 3^ x 2| in.
[lix. 2.]
EOCLEBIASTICAL-— VORK.
367
Pointed oval : the Archbiishop, on a small corbd, fulN
length, with C3p-sha]>ed mitre, lUritigcd, lifting up the r. h, in
bcntxliction, in the 1. h. a ]>»storal stafT
.... OILLVM ■ R0a6R A • CBORACCNSIS - ARCHI-
ePISCOPP.
GEOFFREY PLANTAGENET. A.D. 1191-1212.
2303. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression, 2{ x 2j, in.
[lix. 3.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, on a carved platform, full-
length, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h, a pa.ttoral
staE
• SIQILLVM ■ OAVFRID) - DEI • ORACIA : EBORACENSIS -
ARCHIEPrSCOPI.
WALTEB DB GKAY. a.d. 1215-1255.
2304. Sulph. casts. 2t ^ 'I >it- ('■>'■ 5> ^]
0. Pointed oval ; the Archbishop, on a corbel, full-length,
lifting; lip the r. h. in benediction, in the 1, h. a pastoral staff.
The cd^c of the field ornamented with foliage.
»8' WALT£RI D£r GRATIA CBORACCNSIS ARCHI£PISCOPI.
Ti A smaller pointed oval coiintcrseal. li x i; in. SS.
Peter and Paul, half-length, each with nimbus, facing towards
each other, St. Paul on the r, with sword, St Peter on the I.,
with two keys. Bctw. them, an cstmle of eight points. Above
and below, palm branches and folia^.
ORAT6 PRO NOBIS SCl OCl APOL'I.
2305. White, varnished brown : 0^. imperfect at top.
[xxxv. 20.]
. . .€RI D6I GRATIA ..... ACCNStS ARCHI6PI
GEOFFREY LUDHAM, a'. DE KINETOH.
A.U. 1258-12O5.
3306. Sulph. casts. The obv. from imperfect imprcs.von.
li X 2 in. [lix. 7. 8.]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, with em-
broidered vestments, liftinsj up the r. h. in benediction, in the
I. h. a crozicr. in the field on cither side, a countcnnink panel
with cuKped points, containing a bust full-face ; beneath the
panels, the inscriptions:— devB IWA ME. — Cf. "Adjuva
me, Domine, Deiis mcus." — Psalm cviii. 26.
• aOD€FRIOV8 : DO : QRA .
. . ARCHtCPieCOPVS
368
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A smaller pointed oval counlcrscal. 2 X il in. St
Peter, half-length, with key in tlie r. h. and book in the 1. h.,
under a trcfoiled canopy carved at top like a cathedral.
Below, under a trefoilcd arch, with a pinnacle at either end
topped with a cross, the Archbishop, half-length, to the r.,
with stringi:d mitre, pr.aying.
.-. PASTOR : tBORACI : fA . . TVS : CaS6NCI0 : PACI.
The letters O R of Pastor arc conjoined.
WALTER GIFFARD. A.D. 1260-1279.
2307. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression. 2| X I i >°-
\\ix. 9, la]
0. Pointed oval : the Archbishop, on a small bracket or
corbel, fult-lcngth, lifting op the r. h. m benediction, in the L h.
a pastoral staff.
«W]ALTeRV& DEt QRACIA CBORACGN CCCE MINISTER.
The letters o R of E6orMe» are conjoined.
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrseal. \i X I in. The
impression of an ancient oval gem. about ^ X 4^ in. Fortune,
draped, standing to the I., holding in ther.h. a winged Victory
or Nike, in the 1. h. a shield.
# AVE MARIA ORACIA PLCNA.
Anctlter Seal.
2308. Sulph. cast 3| X 2 in. [lix. II.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, on a finely carved gothic
corbel, with embroidered vestments, full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a crozicr. Overhead, a small
canopy of gothic architecture. In the field on either side, a
small niche, resting on a carved corbel and having a pwntcd
roof ornamented with crockt;ting topped with a cross; that
on the 1. contains St P.aul, full-length, with sword and book,
that on the r. Sl Peter, with keys and book.
« WALTCRVS : DEI : QI?A : ARCHICPS : CBORAC : ANQLIE :
PRIMA3.
A CoHHUrseal.
2309. Sulj*. cast 2f x \\ in. [xliii. 36.]
Pointed oval : the impression of an ancient oval gem, .-ibout
l-i^ X 1 in. The busts of St Peter, with short curled hair and
beafxl. and of St. Paul, with longer beard ; engfaved in intat:lio,
en m^Uli'". to the r. In the spaces bctw. the gem and legend,
at top and bottom, two bisliops with hands uplifted in prayer,
to the 1.
3eCR€TUM OCTANT QV08 DVO 8I0NA NOTAHT.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— VORK .
369
WILUAM WIKWAN. A.D. 1279-1285.
2310. Sulph. cast 3i X 2i in, [lix. u.]
Pointed oval ; the Archbishop, on a carved corbel, with
embroitlered vestments, full-lcn)^tli, lifting; up the r. h. in
bcncdiglion, in the 1. h, a crozicr. Overhead, a trcfoilcd arch,
ornamented with a canopy resembling a cathedral. In the
field, on cither side, a small quatrcfoilc<l panel, containing the
head of St. Paul on the I„ and of St. Peter on ihc r., with their
rcsi>ective emblems, (a sword] and two keys, over the panoU.
8' ! w sia.
JOHN ROMAINE. A.D. 1286-1396.
2311. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression. 3i K z in.
[lix. 13.]
Pointed oval: the Archbishop, on a carved cofbel, full-
length, liAing up the r. h. in benediction, in the \Jd. a crozier.
Overhead, a trcfoilcd arch ornanncnted witlyC canopy re-
sembling a cathedral. In the field on citlur side, a small
quatrcfoitcd panel containing the heads as bciore, see No. 23 lO^
but the emblems above them not re^iealcd.
8- lOHI'S r D«l ; OftA : CBORACeN : ARCHlePi : [JTOUIC : PMATIS !
2311V Sulph. cast of No. 2311. |D.C.. E. iSa]
2312. [a.D. 1293.] Green: fine, but imperfect. [HarL ch.
Ill C. 21.)
8- lOH'IS : DEI : QffA : €BOR : RCHIE^I : £QLI€ :
PMATIS :
THOMAS CORBRIDOB. A.D. 130O-1303.
2313. [a.D. 1303.] White: imperfect and discoloured.
[Add. ch. 1 5.648.]
(). Pointed oval : the Archbishoj), lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. [a crozicr j, and seated on a throne, the
sides of which terminate in anima].s' heads. In the field, on
the 1., in a circular panel, the head of St. Peter, with nimbus.
Mid overhead the keys ; the corresponding head in a panel on
the r. wanting.
S16
H. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. About 2 X 1} in.
In a carved golhic niche, two saints full-length, ncjirly dcs-
tro>'Cd. In base, under a trcfoilcd arch, the Archbishop,
half-length, in prayer, to the r.
NAT ROME 8INQ
2 B
370
CATALOGUE Ol- SkAl.S.
WILLIAM GREENFIELD. A.D. 1306-1315.
2314. Sutph. cjist, from fine impression, 34x2 in. [lix.
14.]
PoinlccI oval : the Arcliliishopv on a carved corbel, with
embroidered vestments, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the I. h. a crozicr. Overhead, a trefoiled canopy
ornamented with crockctinE. pinnacles, and foliage. In the
field on the 1., the head of St. Peter, turned slightly to\vards
the Archbishop, below it two keys : on the r. the head of SL
Paul, simiUrly turned to the Archbishop, below it. a sword,
handle downwards.
S- • WILL'I : D€l : QRa ; eBORAC€NSIS : ARCMICPl : ANGL* 1
PRIMAT.
WILLIAM DE MELTOH. A.D. 131^-1^40.
2316. [a.D. 1328J Bronze-green: fine, chipjicd in placts.
34 X 2 in. [L. F. C. vii. 14.]
0. Pointed oval : the ArchbUhop. on a corbel ornamented
with carved flowers and foliage, with embroidered vest-
ments, full-length, liftinf; up the r. h. in benediction; in the
I. h, a crozicr. Overhead, a trefoilcd canopy with carving in
form of a cathedral. The field is diapei«d lojeng)-, with a
small flower or quatrcfoil in each .space. On the I. h. side
a circular p.iiicl, with six cusps, contains the head of St. Paul,
witli inscription over it, .S". ,PA-; on the r. h. side, the head of
St Peter in a corresponding panel, with inscription, .s*. .P€.
. , . LLCLUV . . . I ' QRA - €BORAC€N3lS - ARC . . CPS ■ ANQLIC •
PRIMA8.
The letters A R in ArchiepiscffpHS arc conjoined.
H- A someu'hat smaller pointed oval counterseal. 2|X 14 fn.
In two gothic niches with cinqucfoiled canopie.<), supported on
slender pillars, St. Pctcr on the I. h. side, full-length, with keys
St. Paul on the r. h. side, with sword. Overhead, a shield of
arms of EN(;!.an1). In base, under a cinqucfoiled arch, with
arcade work at tlic sides, the Archbishop kneeling in pra>-er
to the r., holding a crozicr,
PROTCQe peTR€ P€TO W1LL€[LMVM ET PAVILE FAVCTO.
2316. Sulph. cast of the 6hv. only, from fine impression,
[ILx. 15.]
WILLELMV9 ' D€l ' O^A eDORACeN&lS ARCHIEPS - ANOLIE •
PRIMAS.
eOCLGSl ASTICAL.— YUKK .
371
WILLIAM DE LA ZOUCR A.D. 1342-1352.
2317. Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression. H x 2-^ In.
[lix. 16.]
Pointed oval : the Archbishop, full-length, tn a carved niche
ornamented with pinnacled canopyi rose window, and side
niches containinfj ilestroyetl fijjures of saints. The r. h, of the
Archt>i:thop, probiibly lifted up in benediction, i-s xvantin^;, the
top of the crozicr held in ihc L h. is just visible. Itclow
the side niches, on cither side, a shield of arms : I., six
bezants in pile, within a burdiirc entailed. ZoilCltK ; r.,
ten bezants, ZoucHK. Relow the ahieliU, on trnccry on cnch
side, a grotesque huiii.in-hcadod gryllus or w>'vern.
ARCHI QL' ' P-MATIS: eT : S£
Sm/ ad Cautas.
S316. Sulph. ca.it, from impression imperfect at the bottom.
24 X li'ia. [lix. 17.]
Pointed oval : in a double gothic niche, hcavil)' canoj^cd
and orYi.imcntcd with tabcrn.ictc work at the -sidci, on
the 1. St. Peter, full-length, with keys and book ; on the r.
Si. Paul, with sword and book. In the canopy overhead, a
small niche contains the Virgin, half-length, crowned, holding
the Child. In base, imder a pointed arch, a destroyed figure
of the Archbi.'iliop, bctw. two shields of arm% as described in
No. 2317.
T£STIBV8 - HIIS - SIQNO - CAVSAS • C9 - MARSINE - DIQNO.
I'hc letters M A R in marine arc conjoinecL
2318". Another, [xliii. 38.]
JOHM TH0RE3BY. A.D. 1352-1373.
2319. Sulph. casts, from fine impression. 3i X H '"•
[lix. 18, 19.)
0. Pointed oval : the Archbisliop, on a carved corbel in a
niche, with embroidered vestments, full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in bertcdiction, in the 1. h. a crozier. Overhead, a heavy
canopy, and on cither side a square turret of nLosonry with
gothic superstructure, containing on the I. St Peter with a
key, on the r. St Paul with a sword.
S ' lOHIS : DCI : QRACIA : CBORACEN : ARCHICPl : ANGLIC :
PRIMAT13,
R. A smaller pointed ov.il counterseal. 2i X I? in. In
two niches with heavy canopies, and tabernacle work at the
sides, on the 1. Sl Peter, full-length, with nimbus holdJai;
2 U 1
37Z
CATALOGUE UK SEA[^
keys and book ; on the r. St. Paul, with nimbus, holding
sword and book. Over the canopies, on each side, a rose
slipped and leaved. In base, under a gothic pointed arch
with windows of tracery at the sides, the Arclibishop; fuU-
faoe, with crodcr, kneeling in prayer.
SIS I MULTIS : ANNIS : PETRE : DUX : Z i PAULE : lOHANIS.
3320. Green : edge chipped ; rtv, only. [xxxH 49.]
A doubtful Seal
232L Sulph. ca-st, from imperfect impression. 2|^ x If in.
[lix. 2aj
Pointed o\'al : in a golhic niche, with car\-ed canopy and
tabernacle work at the sides, St German, full-lciigth, with
mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in tfic I. h, a [>,-i,HloraI
staff curved outwards. On a string-course below, the in-
scription ; , . . 0EBMANU3. In base, a shield of arms : three
swans.
SIGILLUM '. lOH'IS
ALEXANDER NEVILLB. a.D. 1374-1392.
2322. Sulph. cast, from fine imprcsdiion. 3J x 2{. [lix. 21.]
Pointed o\7il : a vei>" elaborate gothic niche, containing in
the centre the Archbi.shop, fuU-lenRth, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in llic I. h. a crozier. Overhead, a car\'cd canopy
sujijiorting a canopied niche in which is the Virgin, half-
length, crowned, holding the Child on the r. arm. On cither
side, two niches, one over the other, with canopies ; in the
upper storeys, on the I. a female saint, full-length, with a
sword ; on the r.. a male saint, fuH-lcngth, with an uncertain
emblem ; in the lower storeys, on each side, an angel holding
in front a shield of arms : quarterly. I. 4. France, Ancient ;
2, 3. England. Outside these niches, on either side, in a
small niche of screen work, not canopied, a female figun^ full-
length. In base, bctw. two lions sejant guardant addorsed, a
shield of arms : on a saltirc, a crescent for difTcrcnce. Neville,
supported by two naked children, half-length, in side niches
with round-headed arches.
: S ALEXANDRI ; 5l : Q^A : ARCHtEPi : EBORAC : ANQLIE :
PRIMAT- : Z : APLICE : 8E0<S t LEQAT'.
Drununond, HitL o/NotU Familm : Ntville, p. 6.
SigHtt.
2323. [a.D. 1 375.1 Red : fine, but impcricct
ch. \'^97^\
[A<Id.
EeCLEStASTlCAL.— VOR K .
373
Witiiiit .1 ctittpcd border, a shield or arms, couch£ : dia{>crc(1,
on a saltire a crescent for dtfTcrcncc. Neville, Crc^, on a
helmet out of a ducal coronet, a bull's head ; supporters, two
griffins sc^rcant.
8- ALEXANDRI OE NEVtLG IE : PRIMATIS-
2324. [A.D. 1381.] Ked: fine, but impcrfcet. [Add ch.
20,283.]
ACEN8IS i ANQLIE ; PRIMATIS.
THOMAS FITZALAN, OF ARUNDEL. A.D. 13^^1396.
Seat ad Causas.
2325. [A.D. 1392.] Green : fine, upper part very imperfect.
About 3 X IJ in. when perfect [Harl. cb. 43 I. 47.]
Pointed oval : a very elaborate gothic niche containing in
the centre St. Peter, seated, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the 1. h. a key. Overhead, a carved canopy supporting a
small canopied niche in which is the Virgin, half-length,
crowned, holding the Child on the r. arm. On cither side a
ntcbc ; on the 1. a female saint, full. length, crowned, holding
a pastoral statT and book ; on the r. St. John the Kvangelist,
full-length, holding a cup. In base, in a niche with round-
hcadctl arch, the Archbishop, witli mitre and crazier, kneeling
full-face, in prayer. At the sides, on masonry, two shields of
arms: 1.. quarterly, 1,4, France, Ancient ; 3, 3. England;
r, quarterly, I. 4. a lion rami>ant, FiTZALAN ; 2, 3, chequy,
MoWBRAV ; all within a bordurc engrailed,
ARCHIE^l ; EBORAd : AD
2326'. Sulph. cast of No. 2325. [D.C, F. 8&]
2326. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression, showing
several dvtaiU wanting in the preceding imprc».<tion. No. 2325.
m 8' I THOME : ARCHIEPI : ■ ■ BORAC : AD : CAUSA3 -.m.
BOBEHT WALDBY, Lord of Hexham. A.D. l397-'398-
2327. Sulph. cast. 2| in. [D.C., F. 603.]
Within a finely carved and traced golliic iwnel, a shield of
arms : diapered, two keys >it saltire, in chief a crown with
pointed cap topped with a cross, Moder.S' Arms of the
See UK York.
8' : ROBERTI : EBORACEN t ARCHIEPI : ANQtIE
z : DNI [ HEXTILDESH-.
PRIMATIS:
Another Sea/,
fl328. Sulph, cast. iJ in. [D.C, F. 604.J
3?4
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Resembles No. 2327 in general design, with different de-
tails in the tracery. The shield of arms is: per pale, dex.^ a
croxier in pale, surmounted by a pall Tringed ami ensigned with
five crosses paticc fitch^c. Ancient Ar.«.s of tdk Sur ;
siH.. a lion rampant, gutt^, crowned, within a bordurc conii>ony,
Waldiiy.
8' robti : eaoracen = archiepi : anqlie : primatis i « !
domini ; de : hextilde8ham.
The letters D E in dt and Uevtildesham are conjoined.
HENRY BOWETT. A.D. I407-1423.
2329. Sulph- cast,from fine impression. 3| x 2| in. [lix.
Pointed oval: very elaborate design. In the centre, a
canopied niche with carved pedestal containing the Virgin
.seated, crowned, with nimbus, holding the Child on the r,
Icncc, in (he I. h. a cimjueroilcd rose. In a siniill canopied
niche overhead, the Trinity. Outside, on cither side, a gothic
compartment of two .storeys, each canopied, contiiinitig in
the upjier storey an Archbishop with crojier, in the lower
.storey, on the I St. Peter with keys, on the r. St. Paul
with sword. Outside these, on either side, a canopied niche,
containing on the I. St. Andrew with saltirc cross, on the
r. an Archbishop with crozicr. T)ic three sainted Arch-
Mshops in these niches are probably SS. Chad, Wilfrid, and
Oswald. In base, in a niche with pointed arch, the Arch-
bishop, full-face, with rro?:ier, kneeling in (jrayer. At the
sides, on masonry, two .shields of .arms : 1., MnuKRN Slili 01'
York ; r,, three .stags' heads embossed, BoWETT.
S' 1 HENRICI <H DEr <" GRA •» EBOR ^ ARCHIEPI x ANGL' :
PRtMATIS : »
iu
Seat ad Causas.
2330. Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 2{ X I { in. [IJx.
24.1
Pointed oval : two niches with heavy gothic canopies and
l.ibcrnacie work at the sides, containing, on the I. the Virgin,
fiill-lenglh, crowned, holding the Child ; on the r. St Pelcr n-ilh
key and book. In base, under an arcade of three pointed
archc-N the Archbishop, half-length, with croxier, pr.iying ;
before him a shield of arms, UOWETT (see Na 2329), supported
by two angels.
«< 8' •• HENRlCl «• EBORACEN "■ ARCHIEf>l k- AD «• CAUSAS ■•
KCCLESIASTICAU— VORK.
375
JOHN KEMP. A.l>. 1426-1452.
Q33L Sulph. cast, from fine impression. }| x 3f In.
llix. 25.]
Pointed oval : very elaborate design. In the centre, a cano-
pied ni<hc, with carved pedestal containing God the Father
with triple crown, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
sceptre. In a small canopied niche overhead, the Trinity. Out-
side, on cither side, a gothic compartment of two storeys, each
canopied ; in the upper, an Archbishop with crozicr, in the
lower, on the 1. St, Paul with sword and book, on the r. St.
Andrew with saltire and book. Outiiidc these, on eitlicr side,
a canopied niche containing an Archbishop with crozier.
Beyond these, on cither side, a smaller pent-house containing
a kneeling angel. In base in a niche with a pointed arch, the
Archbishop, full-face, with crozier, kneeling in prayer; bctw.
two shields of arms ;— I., MoDKKN Seic uk Vukk ; r., Kemp.
Below ihe shields, sprigs of ivy.
M StGILLD » lOH'IS » DEI •" QRACIA m EBORACEN « ARCHIE'^I <■>
ANGLIE *■ PBIMATIS «* ET AP08T0UCE - SEDIS - LEGATI -■
Signet.
2333. [A.n 1450] Red : injured. \ in. [Add ch.
I7.23».]
An cagk rising rcguardant, in allusion to Uie crest of
Kemf. On a scroll in the field, the words : —
LOUE : 60tT : DIEU.
WILLIAM BOOTH. A.D. I452-I464.
2383. Sulph. cast. 31 x 2^ in. [lix. 26.]
Pointed oval : this seal resembles that of Bishop Kemp,
No. 2331. with ch<mge of some of the saints. In the upper
part, the Trinity and two Archbishops are here replaced by the
Virgin and Child bctw. St. Catharine on the 1. .and St
Margaret on the r. In the lower part, the niches on the 1. of
the centre contain St. Paul and an Archbishop, on the r. two
Archbishops, In base, in niche with depressed arch, the Arch-
bishop with crozicr kneeling in prayer, head turned to l,
bctw. two shields of arms on masonry: I,. Modern See ok
York ; r., three boars" heads erased erect, Boom.
SIGILLVM : WILLELMI -. DEI : GfiA : EBORACEfl ■ ARCHIEPISCOPI i
ANGLIE : PR1MAT1S : ET : APOSTOLICE : SEDIS : LEOATl.x
376
CATAI^CUE OP SKAI_S.
AH UNCERTAIN ARCHBISHOP (P)
2^X 1^ in.
2334. Cast in lead, from imperfect impression.
f.xxxiv. 73-]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, scaled in a canopied
niche, holding the Child tn the r. h. and a sceptre in the 1. h. ;
in a smaller niche overhead, the Trinity, At the sides,
canopied niches containing on the I. Sl Peter with keys, on
the T. St. Paul with book and sword ; in smaller niches over-
head, two' saints.
Legend wanting.
2335. Sulph. cast, from same impression. [D.C., G. 59.]
THOMAS SCOTT, <i/. ROTHERHAU. A.U. 1480-1500.
2336. [a,!>. 1489.] Dark green : fragmentary. About
3i in. when ixrrfcct. (Add ch. 16.969.]
Pointed oval : a saint in a carved niche, betw. two side
niches. In the upper part of the canopy, the seated figure of
the Virgin (?) crowned. The ba.se defaced.
8
THOMAS SAVAGE. A.D. 1501-IJ07.
2337. Sulph- cast. 3| x 2; in. [lix. 27.]
Pointed oval : in three canopied niches. St. Peter bctw.
St. Paul on the I. and St. Andrew on the r. In base, in a
niche with round-headed arch, the Archbishop, with croKier
held obliquely, kneeling in prayer, betw. two sliields of arms :
1.. MoDKKN SRli OF York ; r, per pale, t/gx., a pall, tin., a
pale loxengy. Savage.
SIGILLVM : THSt : SAVAGE ; D€l : QBAC<» r CBORACCNSIS :
ARCHI : €PISCOPI ■■ Houi : P'MATIS ; €T : APOSTOLIC6 :
S'OtS I LCQATI.
THOMAS WOLSEY. A.D. 1514-153O1
2338. [A.D. 1524.] Red: ini])erfect. 44x2-; in. [Slo. ch.
xxxii. 6, J
Pointed oval : in a double niche, carved in the Italian style
with flat fluted pilasters nnd ornamental pediment. Sl Peter,
full-length, with key.s and book on tlie I., and St. Paul with
sword and book on the r. Outside on either side, a hanging
festoon of foliage. In base, an ornamental shield of arms: on
a cross engrailed a lion passant bctw. four Icofxsrds' heads
EOCLESI ASTtCA U— VOR K .
377
cabi>s.'«e<), on a chief a rose bctw. two Cornish choughs,
WoLSKY. Over the shielJ, a cardinal's hat.
ILLV OME Dl QATl ♦ DE ♦ LATE . . . .
ANO
Anothfr Sm/.
2339. Siilph. cast, from imperfect impression. 41X3} in.
[]jx. 28.]
Pointed oval : a copy of No. 233S, with numerous slight
differences in the details. The fluting of the pilasters omitted.
A crozicr inserted behind the shield belou- the cardinal's hat,
and the ta.i»cl.s of the hat differently arranged.
• StQlLLUM ■ TMOM tSEftATIONE ■ DIVINA ■ CAROINALIS -
ANODE.
2340. [a.d. 1526.] Red: originally fine, now much injured
[Harl. ch. 53 H. 19.]
r . . . . ILLVM NALI8 ANOLI
Small Seal,
2341. [a.D. 1529.] Red, covered «ith paper before im-
pression. J in. [Harl. ch. 83 C. 35.]
An ornamental shield of arms ; WOLSEV. Over it, a
cardinal's hat.
• THOMAS • CAR • EBORACEN •
EDWARD LEE. A.U. 1531-1544.
2342. [a.d. 154a] Hronze-green : cracked and the edge
iin|)erfcct ; app. by a green ribbon. About 4I x Z\ tn.
|Cott. ch. X. 13.]
Pointed oval : a copy of the ilcsign used by Archbishop
Wolscy in Nos. 2338, 2339. In base, a f^hicld of arms t i>cr pale,
Jtx., Ancient Akms of the See of York ; ««., quarterly,
t, 4, on a fcsse cotiscd three leopards' faces ; 2, quarterly,
(i iv.) a fcsse and in dexter chief a crescent, (ii. lii.) three
lotenges ; 3, two bars gcmel bctw. six fleurs-de-lis.
8IQILLVM EE - A. . .^j
2342*. Sulph. cast of No. 2342. [D.C., H. 31.]
TOBIAS MATTHEW. A.D. 1O06-1628.
2343. Sulph. casts, from fine impression. 4 x 3j in. [lix.
0. Pointed oval : " The Good Samahtan." Below, on
378
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a labd. the inscription >— vade et fac tv simiuter. Lut.
X. 3,7-
In base, a snicld of arms: per pale, d4x„ Moderx Sf.E
OF York ; sin., quarterly, I, 4, a lion rampant, 2, 3, three
dievroncls, Matthew,
SIQIULVM * TOBI^C • MATTHEW * ARCHrEPISCOPI •
EBOR * IBOe.
B. A small oval countcrseaL 1^ x I in. A shield of
anns as In the <^. In the field over it, the date 1606.
2344. Green : imperfect and indistinct [xxxvi. $0.]
p. ... 08<« * MATTHE .... CHIEPISCCPI • EBOR • 1608.
2345. [a.d. Kiifi.] Green : imperfect and indistinct.
[Add. ch. 1 793. J
2346. [a.u. 1628.] Green : imperfect and indistinct
[Add. cIl 1794.]
RICHARD STERNE.
A.I). 1664-1683.
3i X 14
2347. Dark green : indistinct in parts. 3$ x if in.
[xxxvi. 51.]
0, Pointed oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms,
Skr of York ; over it, an archbishop's mitre. In base,
two ornamental shields of arms : 1., CiTV OF YORK ; r., a
chevron bctw. three crosses crosslct, Sterne.
SIQILLVM - RICHARDI - STERNE - ARCHIEPJSCOPl • EBORVM ■
1664.
Carved border.
R. A small round countcrseal. r in. A shield of arms:
per pale, dex:, Si:e of York ; sin., Stkknu. Over the
shield, an archbishop's mitre, bctw. two palm -branches.
2348. rA.D. 1671.I Bronze-green: fragment of the obv.\
rev. indistmct. [Birch MS. 4273, art 4.]
THOMAS LAMPLUGH. A.D. 1688-1691.
Small SiaL .
2349. [A.D. 1690.] Red. covered with paper before im-
pression. 14 X i| in. [Birch MS. 4273, art. 10.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, Ax, See of York ;
sin., a cross flory, LaMI'LUGII. Over it a mitre, bctw.
four roundlcs.
2350. Another. [Birch .MS. 4273, art It]
ECCLESIASTICAL. — YORK.
379
JOHN SHARFE. A.D. 169I-I714.
Small Seal,
2351. [iVD. 1694.1 ^'^' covered with paper Wore im-
pression. H X li in. fBirch MS. 4273. art. 13.]
Ova) : an ornamental shicSd of arms : per pale, titx., S\-.v.
OF York ; sin., a phcon within a bordurc cntoyrce of
torteitux, ShakI'E. Over it, a mitre.
JOHN GILBERT. A.D. 1757-1761.
2352. [A.D. 176a] Red, covered with paper before im-
prcrvston. 3i X 2% in. [Add. ch. 16.166.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, tffx..
See ok York; lin., a leg in pale, armed, cduped at the
thigh, belw. two spear§ palewisc, in fcssc, GlLUERT.
THE ' SEAL ■ OF - lOHN - GILBERT ■ ARCHBISHOP • Of ■ YORK ■
Carved border.
GILBERT
17B7.
COURT OP YORK.
SEDE VACANTE.
2353. Sulph. cast, from chipped imprcs&ion. a x t{ in.
[lix, 31.]
Pointed ova! : St, Peter upon waves, half-length, with
nimbus, holding kc>' in r. h. and book in I. h. In the field, on
the i, a crescent, on the r. a sun. In base, on the waves a
fisli naiant contournc.
«a' cvRie : EBORAce . . . . la - vacantc ■. seoc i
OFl-ICIALS AND OI-FICIALTY.
Offidaity.
2354. fA.D. 1294.] Dark green : only a small fragment
[L. I'. C. til. 5]
Pointed oval : an archbishop, half-length, lifting up the r, h.
in benediction. In base, an arch.
Legend wanting.
C^mmiaary G t Herat of (ht Offidat of the Court.
2355. (a. I'. 1395.] Dark Riccn: ini|>erfcct. About 1 J X l in ,
wlicn pciicct. [llarl. ch. 75 0. 4.]
38o
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : St. I'aul, half-length, with a sword in the
r. h., in the 1. h. a book. In base under a pinnacled arch, the
Archbishop, in prayer, to the ).
Legend indistinct.
Oj^ciaf.
2356. [i4lh cent] Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
2 X li in. [lix. 34.]
Pointed oval : under a canopy carved in form of a cathe-
dral with trcfoiled arch, the Archbishop, half-length, liftin)^ up
the r. h. in benalictlon, in the I. h. a crozier. In base, under
a trcfoiled arch, the official, half-length, to the r, in prayer ;
on the I. a branch, on the r. the letter o.
8- OFFICIALITATIS ARCHI CCS'.
2367. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2i x t^ in. [h'x. 35.]
Pointed oval : a copy of the pre\'ious seal, badly executed.
S- OFFICIALITATIS ■ ARCHiePXATVS ■ eB0BAC€8.
Beaded borders.
CONSISTORY.
HENRY WATKINSON, LL.D., Vkar Gmtra! in Spirituais
and OJ/u-ial Principal of the Consistory Court.
2356. [A.a 1667.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression ; very indistinct, en placard. Aoout zj x t| in.
[iJirch MS. 4273, art. 3.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms, See op
YOKK.
SiaiLtVM - ARCHIEPALE ■ CONSISTORII - EBOR.
Later Seal.
2359. [a.T), 169a] Green, covered with paper before im-
pression ; injured by pressure. About 3i X 2i in. [Birch
MS. 4273, art 9.]
Pointed oval: an ornamental shield of arms, See of
VoKK.
Legend defaced.
WILLIAM PEARSON, LL.I>.
2360. [a.d. 1712] Red. covered with piipcr before im-
pression: indi.>tiiKt. About 31 X 2-i in, [Uirch MS. 4273,
art. 22.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of amis. See ok YORK.
SIGILLVM ' ARCHLIEJPALE ' CONSISTORII • EBOR
ECCliESl ASTICA U — VORK .
381
a36L [A.a 1713.] Another. [Binh MS. 4273. art. 23.]
La/er Sea/.
2362. {a.i>. 1738.] Red. covered with paper before im-
pre^iiion. About 3I x 2^ in, [Add. ch. 16. [59.]
Pointed oval : an omamental shield of arms, SEE OF YORK.
THE • ARCHIEPISCOPAL ■ SEAL ■ OF ■ THE ■ CONtSISTOBY ■
COVRTJ.
2363. [.\.D. 1741.] Another: very indistinct [Add. ch.
16,161.]
COMMISSARY OF THE EXCHEQUER
AND
WARDEN 01-' THE PREROGATIVE COURT.
2364. [Late 16th cent.] Leaden cast for a mould,
[xxxiv. 72.]
Pointed oval: St. Peter, seated on a throne, holding keys
and a book. In base, a shield of arms : a fcssc embattled
counter-embattled betw. three lions" heads erased, ScoTT.
BlGltUVM ■ C0MIS8AR ■ BCACCAR ET ■ CV8T0D CVR ■ PRjCROQ.
ARCHIEP ' EBOR.
COMMISSARY AND RECEIVER GENERAL
OF THE EXCHEQUER.
WALTER JOM£S, LL.B.
2365. [a.O. 1563-] Red: indistinct, the points broken off.
About zj X I J in. whtn perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 H. 26.J
PtMnted oval : the Archbishop seated in a niche under a
canopy, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a
crozicr. In base under an arch, an official kneeling in prayer
bctw. two shields of arms : I., See ok York ; r., resembles that
used on the seal of Archbishop Lee, No. 2343.
SIQtLLVM COUISS' RECEPT' 8CCIJ EBOR'.
SIR JO. BENET and HEH. SWINBUKN, Commissaries.
2366. [A.D. lOos.] Red : the points broken. [Add. ch.
54330
Same seal as tlescribcd in .\a 2365.
$82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WUiLXAM EASDALLE, LL-D., Commissary.
2367. [a.d. 1629.] Green : fragment, very indistinct, in-
jured by pressure, [Add. ch. 5815.]
Probably same seal as described in No. 2365-
Later SeaL
JOSS LBVXT, LI>.D., Commissary.
2368. [A.D. 1640.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. About 3-^ X 2-^ in. [Add. ch. 18,025.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms, charges defaced.
Legend uncertain.
VICAR GENERAL OF THE ARCHBISHOP.
3369. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast 2^ X H '"■ [lix. 44.]
Pointed oval : in a gothic niche with carved canopy, and
tabernacle work at the sides, the Archbishop, on a bracket or
corbel, fuU-tength, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h.
a crazier.
■< SIQILLUM «• VICARIl <" QENERALI8 m ARCHIEPISCOPI «<
EB0RACEN8IS.
CHAPTER.
CATHEDRAL CHXTRCH.
2370. [13th cent] Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
3 X 2 in. [B.C., D. 43)
Pointed oval : St Peter.
8IQILLVM CAPtTVI . P6TRK EBORACI.
Later Seal.
2371. [A.D. 1688.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct About 2f X 14 in. [Add. ch. 1805]
Pointed oval : St Peter.
SIQ DE
Seal ad Causas.
2372. [ 1 8th cent] Sulph. cast 3 X ij in. [lix. 45.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, standing on a narrow platform,
holding keys and book.
9SIGILL' ■ CAPITVLI ■ eCCLESlC ■ B€ATI ■ P6TRI ■ 6B0RAC' ■
AD CAVSAS - £T - NEQOCIA.
Utiftrtain Seal ascribid to York Cathedral,
2373. Siilph. cast \\ X i\ iu. [lix. 46.]
Oval : under a carved trcfoiled arch, a crowned tiaint
kncclinK bttw. two mco, rull-Iength ; ()crhaps th« marty-rdom
of St. Osvvald. In l>a.sc. under two carved arches two eccles-
iastics, kneeling in adoration.
Lc^nd uncertain.
Commiisary 0/ tk£ Dean and Chapter.
RICHARD 03BALDEST0H.
2374. [a.d, 17.13.] Wax, covered with {Mipcr before im-
prc»<Km : very indistinct 2{ X I { in. [Add. ch. 16,164.)
Pointed oval : tlie Cathedral ?
THE • SEAL - OF ■ THE ■ COMMISSARY ■ OF • THE • DEAN
AND ■ CHAPTER ■ OF - YORK.
2375. [a.p. 1743.] Another, f Add. ch. 16,165.]
DEANS.
SIMON DE APTTUAP A.D. tl(>4-l2I4.
2376. Sulph. cast 2 x ij in. pix. 39.]
Pointe'I oval : the Ucan, fulMcngth, lifting up the hands in
benediction.
SIQILLV NIS
DECANI ■ EBORACEN8IS.
PtJLKE BASSETT. A.D. 1239-1242.
Sec No. 1909, rev.
HEHRY DE HEWERK. A.D. 1290-1296.
2377. [A.D. 1292.] Sulph. ca-st. 23 x 1,^ in. [xlvJi. 421.]
Pointed oval : SS Peter and Paul, seated in two finely
designed nichcD. In a soiallcr niche overhead, with screen
work at the sides, the Virgin and Child. In base, under a
[>ointcd arch, the Dean, kneeling, in prayer, to the L
S' HENRICI - 0€CANI - E80RACEN - ECCL'IE.
L.ninE'^ MS. Cat.U.. No. 343.
2378, Another. (D.C, E. 188.)
384
CATALOGUE OF SEAU.
ROBERT PICKERINO. A.D. 1312-1332. (P)
2379. Sulph. cast [lix. 4a)
Same matrix as No. 3377. Legend altered.
S- ROBCRTI : D€CANI ■ CBORACCN - CCCLIC
ARCHDKACONS OF YORK.
REYMER DE 8KIPT0N. Aiaut A.D. 1265.
2380. Sulph. c.i-st. I J X l| in. [lix. 37.]
Pointct! oviil : St. Peter, with key and book, halMcni^h.
under a trefoiled arcli with a gothic canopy. In base, under
trcfoiled arch, the archdeacon, kneeling in prayer, to the r..
S- RAYNERI ARCHIOIACONt CBORACI.
JOHN DE THORN P A.D. 138a
2381. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression. 24 X i{ in.
llix. 38.]
Pointed oval: in a gothic niche with canopy and taber-
nacle work at the sides, St Daniel the Bishop, full-length,
Uriing up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff
held obliquely. On the stKng-course below, the inscription :
sCus DANtEL ' In base, a shield of arms: three garbs.
SIOILUO ' IOHANI8 ■ DEI ■ QRA l£Pl
ARCHDKACONS OF EAST RIDING.
DIONYSIUS AVENEL. Adou/ A.D. 1322-1335.
2362. Sulph. cast, il X l| in. [lix. 36.]
Pointed oval: two saints, probably SS. Lawrence and
Denis, full-length, in niches. Overhead in a smaller niche,
the Virgin, haJf-lcngth, with the Child. In base, under an
arch, the Archdeacon, half-length, in prayer, to the r. Parts
of the field replenished with foliage.
8' - DIONISH ■ AV€N€L ARCHIOIACONt ■ €STRITHVNO.
WILLIAM DE WALCOTB. A.D. 1353.
2383. Sulph. ca^it, from chipped impression, 2^- x l| in.
[lix. 41.]
Pointed oval : in a gotliic niche with elaborate canopy and
ECCLESIASTICAL. — VORK.
38s
tabernacle work at the sitlcs, St Catharine, with wlicel and
swortl. Before her an ecclesiastic kneeling to the r. in adora-
tion. In base, a shield of anns : a cross lozcngy betw. four
crosses pomel, a crescent for difference. In background, four
roses.
t8*) W WALCOTE • ARCHrOlACONI ■ E3TRIDIN0E.
Officio/ 0f ike A rcMeaton of East RiJiNg.
2384. Sulph. cast, from cbippcd impression, ij x i in.
tiix, 3J.]
Pointed oval : a tripIc-towcrcd embattled castle on waves,
in the fore-ground a nsh naiant to tlic r.
* 8 OFPI CHIOIACIONI - CSTRIHINOie.
Vicar-Gtnerat of the Archdeacon of the East Riding.
2385. Sulph. cast. I{ X l| in. [lix. 34.]
Pointed oval : in a carved border of eight cu.<ip.<t, our Lor<l
00 the cross betw. the Virgin and St. John the KvangclisL
Background diapered lozcngy with a small quatrefoil in each
space. In base under a pointed arch, an official kneeling in
prayer, to the r.
V. S' VICARII - QENERALIS ' ARCHIDIACONI • ESTRIOYNOIE »
Officiaity of Richmond in time of FRANCIS OAVTAMl,
* Cardinal, Archdeacon.
3386. [A.n. 13C6.] Red : lower part broken. 1^ X 1 in.
[Harl. ch. 83 A. 31.]
Pointed oval : in a car^'cd and canopied niche, St Peter,
full-length, with keys and book. In the field, on the L within
the niche, a Rcur-dc-lis. on the r. near the hc.id of the Saint,
an cstoilc. In base, under an arch, the Bishop, kneeling in
jwaycr, to the r.
itt 8 ) OFFITtALITAT ■ RICH€MV FRXCISCHO
CARDIN
2387. Sulph. cast of Na 2386, [D.C., F. 3.]
Officialty of the Archdeacon of Nottingham.
2388. [a.D. 147a] Red : much injured. About 1^ x 1 in.
[Marl. ch. 83D. 17.]
Fmnte<l oval : bust of an official or ecclesiastic, coupcd at
2 c
N
386 CATALOGUE OF SEALS,
the neck, in profile to the r., betw. an estoile on the I. and a
crescent on the r. ; in the field overhead, some indistinct
objects.
OFFICIALITAT RCHID
TREASURER.
MARTIH OOLLYNB, ai. COLTHa A.D. 1503-1508.
2389. [A.D. 1505.] Red: indistinct \ in. [Add. ch,
16,996.]
Rectangular : the initial letter T. From a ring.
CHANCELLOR AND CHANCERY.
2390. [Early 14th cent] Sulph. cast 2 x i4-in. [lix. 42.]
Pointed oval : St Peter, with tiara, seated on a throne,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a key. In base,
in a niche with round-headed arch the Chancellor, kneeling in
prayer, to the L
8IQILLVM ■ CANCELLARII ■ ECCLCSIC ■ £BORAC€NSIS .
Warden of the Spiritualities of tfie Chancery.
239L [14th cent] Sulph. cast \\ X i in. [D.C, F. 55.]
Pointed oval : an ecclesiastic, seated in profile to the r.,
reading at a lectern. Background replenished with small
quatrefoils.
a 3' CVSTODIS ■ SPIRITVAUTATI3 ■ CANCELLARI€ ■ 6B0R' ■
CHAMBERLAIN OF THE CHAPTER.
GEOFFREY SE LAHUM.
2392. [a.D. 1307.] Dark green : fine, but imperfect
[Add. ch. 16,760.]
Oval ; a head, full-face, with long hair ami beard.
S' GALFRIDI
ECa,rat ARTICAT..— VOR K.
387
RURAL DEANERIES.
BGV£RL£7, co. YORE.
2393. [A.D. 133+] Bronzc-grecn : fragment [Lansd.
ch. 277.J
Pointed o\*al ; an ccclcsLostic. in prolilc to the r.. with hands
uplifted in prayer. On the )., a flcur-dc-lis, and over it a
crescent enclosing an estoilc.
RLAC
DONCASTER, oo. YORK.
Sea/ used fy JOKN HDBBE, c/ Wivelaymorhitse, co. York.
2304. [Early 14th cent.] Bronze-green : edge chipped.
li X I in. [Add. ch. 8154.]
Pointed oval : a Hon passant on a tripIc-towcred castle, in
allusion to the arms of the Borough of Doncaster.
D£CANAT DE OONCASTRO.
A nother Seal.
oflf.
2396. [a.i>. 1393.] Hronxc-green : edge chipped
li X J in. [MarL ch. 112 M. 6tt]
Pointed oval : resembling the preceding seal, but from a
difTcrent matriit
Legend indistinct
OTLEY, CO. YORK.
2396. [A-D. 1342.1 Green: imperfect About H X J in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 16.789.]
Pointed oval : a seeded flcur-dc-Iis, bctw. two small spoLi.
» S- DECANI
PONTEFRACT, 00. YORK.
2307. [A.n. 1510.] Dark green : injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. S329.]
Pointed oval ; an eagle rising rcguardant.
Legend defaced.
Offieialty of the Liberty cf St. Cutkbert in the Dioetie of York.
2398. Sulph. casT. 2 x if in. [lix. 43.]
Pointed oval : a Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stalT curved outwards.
2 c 2
388 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Overhead, a carved canopy with trefoiled arch, supported on
slender pillars. In base under a trefoiled arch, an ecclesiastic,
kneeling in prayer, to the r. Field throughout diapered
lozengy, with an annulet in the spaces under the canopy, and
a small rose in the other spaces.
8' QFFICIALir ■ LIBERTAT' ■ SCl ■ CVTHBERTI ■ e : DIOCe ■ BOR •
The letters O R of Edor are conjoined.
BISHOPS OF CARLISLE.
BERNABD. A.D. 1203.
2399. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression. 2f x i^ in.
[liv. 6.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop on a platform, full-length, lifting
up the r, h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff.
BERNARDV8 DEI QRACIA CARLEOL€NSIS 6PISC
WALTER MATTCLERK. A.D. I224-I24i6.
2400. Sulph.casts, from a chipped impression. 2^ X Ijin.
[liv. 7. 8.]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop on a carved corbel, full-length,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stafi!
In the field, a crescent moon on the r. and a wavy sun on
thel.
\±/ WALTERV8 : DEI : GRATIA : . . . . LeOLCNSIS : CPISCOPVS.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i^ X 1 in. The
Virgin, with nimbus, seated on a throne, holding the Child,
turned to the I., placing a mitre on the head of a kneeling
Bishop.
St^ H€C : SCVLPTVRA : 80NAT : TQ DV Q . . A :
CORONAT.
The letters o R oi coronal are conjoined.
SILVESTER EVERDON. A.D. I24;-I254.
2401. Sulph. cast. 2f X i-J in. [liv. 9.]
Pointed ovai : the Bishop on a carved platform; fuli-length,
lifting up the r. h, in benediction, in ihe I, h. a pastoral staff.
Field diapered lozengy with a small crescent in each space.
In base, under the an;h of the platform, a destroyed design,
|ierh;i{» the Cathedral
SILVeSTCR
RALPH IRETON. A.D. 1280-1292.
2402. [a.D. 1208.] Sulph. cast, from a fmgmcntary im-
prcssion. About 2^ X 1 J in. [liv. la)
Pointed oval : the Dishop, futl-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In the field on the L,
a head, probably of Sl I'cter, below it two keys. The corre-
sponding design on the r. wanting.
ARLCO
Aftether Seal
3403. Sulph. cast. 2} x i^ in, [liv. 11.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop on a platform, full-lcneth, lifting
up tlic r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral staff. In the
field, on the L the head of St. Peter, with nimbus below it a key;
on tlie r. the head of St. P^ul, with nimbus below it a sword.
* RADVLPHVS : 0€l QRACIA ; KARLEOLCNSIS : CPI6CH0P.
Tl))s seal is of very inferior execution, and probably a
forgery.
JOHN SE ROSS. A.D. 1325-1333.
2404. [a.D. 1326.] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect impres-
sion. About 3 X 2 in. when perfect, piv. I2.J
Pointed oval : the Bishop on a platform. fuM-lcngth, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stair. In the
field at tlie sides, the words (■ 1 ■) Roe.
lOHANNrS T DEI : .....
3406. [A.D. 1331.] Green: fine, but very imperfect. [HarL
cli. 43 G. 52.}
In the field, the letters ■ 1 ■ r . . 3.
KARLCOL
THOMAS APPLEBY. A.IX 1363-1395,
3406. [A.1). 1392.] Kcd: fine, imjwrfect .it the points.
About 2-; X If in. when perfect. [MarL ch. 43 G. 53.J #
Pointed oval ; the Bi.shop, full-length, lifliny up the r. h. in
bcncdictioD, in the L h. a pastoral si^tT curbed outwards, within
390
CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
a CArvcd and canopied niche with a smaller niche overhead
containing the Coronalion of the Virgin. On either .-side
elegantly carved tabernacle uork resting on masonry. Out-
side these, on each side, a shield of arms : I., ROVAL ARMS OF
England ; r„ a chief indented, APPLEBY.
8I0ILLUM : THOIME EP18C0PI : KARLI0LESI8.
2407. Sulph. cast of No. 2406. [D-C, F. 87.)
Small Seal.
2408. [A.n. 1393.] Sulph. casL i|in. [liv. 13.]
Within a carved gothic rosette, a demi-angct with wings
open, holding a shield of arms. Diapered field, a quarter,
over all a label of five points.
GLORIA : DEO ; PAX : HOMrNIBUS.
Sec Dou£t d'Arcti, Calltftion d* Saaux, No. to^l).
JOHH KITE {Archbishcp of Armagh and '^ Tibanensis").
A.D. 1521-I537.
3409. Sulph. cast. 3i X 2 in. [Hv. 14.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child, in an elaborately
designed niche of the style of the Renaissance In base, in a
smaller niche, the Archbishop, kneeling, full-face, with crozier
held obliquely. At the sides on the carving, two shields of
arms: L, diapered, a cross, quartered quarterly and salttrc-
wise ; r., per pale, dex,, a crozier cnsigned with a pall, in
imitation of the arms of the Sec of Canterbury-, here probably
used in reference to the Arehbishopric " Tebancnsis " or of
Thebes ; sin., on a chevron, bctw. three kites' heads erased, as
many flowers, KiTE.
8- iCftiS a ARCH>^ a TEBANE8 • Z « EM S KARLIOC^
JOHN WAUOH. A.D. 1723-1734-
Signet.
2410. tA.D. 1724.] Red: ch J>laear4 on tape, i x J in.
(Add. ch. 25.967.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms, carved with flowers
and cornucopias, a cross pattcc.
r*,*
HdCLUblASTICAL. — CARLISLE.
39*
yuar Genera/.
241L Sulph. cast 2 x U >"■ fiv. S]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child under a carved canopy.
In ba»e, in a niche, the Bishop, with pastoral staff, kneeling tn
prayer.
SIOILLVM ■ UICARII QENERALIS KARLIOLI. <«
CATHEDRAL CHURCH.
3413. [A.D. 1303.J
good, now imperfect.
Mottled green and whitC:'originally
24 in. [Add. ch. 17.155.]
0. The Vir^n. half-length, holding the Child, hetw. two
angels with wings open, ccn>ing them, on an arcade or bridge
of gothic architecture. Beneath two trefwlcd arches, on the
r. a mitred Abbat or Bishop with pastoral staff, and on the 1.
an ecclesiastic, both kneeling in adoration. Betw. the arches,
in a small countersunk oval panel, a cross. In base, an em-
battled wall
e 8IQIL' SIC ' SANCT€ ' MAR LI.
B. A small pointed oval countcmral, perhaps of Adam de
Wanvick, the Prior. I X J in. Red wax laid thinly over
the wax of which the rest of the seal is composed. Impres-
sion of an antique gem : a winged Fortune or Minerva,
helmeted, full-length, in profile to the U in the field a faintly
engraved inscription ; — oiVS F . . . . . I" the metal setting at
the points betw, the gem and the legend two shields of anns :
top, three bars ; base, fretty.
* SIQILLVM ■ FRtSIQTON"— (Fruiington, CO. CttmbwlanA)
2413. [A.V. 1303.] Another : very fragmentary. [Add. ch.
i;.iS6.]
3414. [A.D. 1392.] White; indistinct. No rav. [HarL
ch. 43 G. Si.]
SIOIL- . COM COLI.
3415. Sulph. cast from o&v. of No. 2414, [D.C., F. 84.]
3416. [a.D. 1423.J White: indistinct fragment of centre^
{Add. ch. 15,77a]
3417. Sulph cast, from imperfect impression of oAv.
(Itv. 4.]
CCL€8ie : 8ANCTC ; MA
eou.
393
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BISHOPS OF CHESTER.
WILLIAM CHADERTOH. a.u. 1579-1595.
SigTUt,
S418. [a.d. 1589.] Light red; partially injured by pressure.
\ in. [Add. roll 84S9.]
An ornamental shield of arms: quarterly, i, 2, a crosslct
potcncc, 2, 3, a chevron bctw. three cramp-irons, Chaderton.
2410. [A.u. 15S9.] Another. [Add. roll 8489.]
See Add. MS. 5798.
JOHN WILKIN8. A.D. 1668-1672.
2420. Sulph. cast, from chipped imprcsu'on. 3 x I) in.
Piv. 3.]
Pointed oval : a ntchc of late style, containing our Lord
with nimbus and orb, and the Virgin with rays of glory. In
bas^ a carved shield of arms, the bearings defaced.
. . . ILLV - lOHAN OR . . . CESTREN ■ EPISCOPI.
JOHN PEARSON, a.u. 1673-1686.
242L [a.d. 1673.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 3J X 2{ in. [Birch MS. 4273. art. 5.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental shield of arms : per pale, rfer.
See OF Chester ; siu., a chevron belw. three leaves, Pear-
son. Over the shield, a stringed mitre.
SlOtLLVM I0HANNI3 PEARSON EPISCOPI CESTRIENSIS.
Carved border.
2422. [a.D. 1682.] Red : fragmentary. [Birch MS. 4373,
art. 7.]
2423. [A.D. 1683.] Red: fiBgrnentary. [Bireh MS. 4273,
art 8.1
NICHOLAS STRATFORD. A.D. 1689-1707.
2424. [a.D. 1696.] Red. covered with paper before im-
pression. 4 X 2J in. [Birch MS. 4273, art. 14.]
Pointed oval : an ornamental and richly carved shield of
arms : per pale, oVx, See of Chester ; sin., a fessc humettt^
hetw. three trcsscls, STRATFORD. Over the shield, a jewelled
mitre.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— CII ESTER.
393
Legend on a scroll :
SIOILLVM - NICOLAI
Carved border.
2425. [A.D. 1696.3
2426. [A.D. 1696.]
2427. [A.D. 1702.]
2428. [a.d. 1702.]
2429. [a.D. i;02.]
STRATFORD EPISCOPI CESTRIEN8I8 ■
A • D • 1669.
Another. [Birch MS. 4273, art 15.)
Another. [Birch MS 4273, art. iG.)
Another. [Birch MS. 4273, art 18,]
Another. [Birch MS. 4273, art 19.]
Another. [Birch MS, 4273, art. 2a]
SAMtJEL PEPLOE. A.D. 1726-1752.
ft430. [a.D. 1738.] Paper impression on wafer. 3|- x 2t
in. [Add. ch. 16,16a]
Pointed oval : an omamenta] shield of arms : per pale^
dex., Ske of Chester ; sin., a chc\'ron ermine betw. three
martlcU, PEPLOE. Over the shield, a jcwcllctl milrc.
8IOILUVM &AMVELIS ■ PEPLOWE - EPISCOPI ■ CESTRIENSI3
•1720.
Carved border*
WILLIAM CLEAVER.
A.D. 1788-1 80a
3i X 2i in.
243L Sulph. cast, coloured red : cracked,
[xxxvii. 36.J
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex., See OF
Chester ; sin., two bars betw. three castles, masoned and
embattled, Cleaver. Over the shield, a mitre stringed and
gamishetL
THE • SEAL ■ OF ■ WILLIAM ■ CLEAVER D-D - BISHOP ■ OF
■ CHESTER • 1788.
CATHEDRAL CHURCH. A.a 1541.
2432. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression. 3^ in. [liv.
1,2.]
p. On the I. the Virgin praying at a lectern ; on the r., our
Lord, witli cruciform nimbus, long cross, and scroll inscribed: —
SALVE • 6&A e PAR. REQ, The architectural details arc of
the style of the Rcnais-sancc.
BIQILLV * COMVNE * CATHED- • ECCLESIE * X9\ * ET *
BEATE * MARIE • CESTRIE * 1MI,
394 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. Henry VIII. enthroned, with crown, sceptre, and orb,
betw. two saints ; that on the L with nimbus, crown, sceptre,
and orb, and at the side the letter O, for Oswaldus ; on the r.
the Virgin, with nimbus, crown and book, and at the side V.
for Virga In the foreground, two ecclesiastics kneeling. At
the sides of the throne, the letters h.r.8. In base, the letters
T . . . P • D. initial letters indicative of the persons whom the
figures represent
* FACTYM * ANNO • QRACIE • 1 - S IVLM *
ANNO * H^' 43.
The letters H E of Hm^, are conjoined. The numeral 43 is
evidently an error for 33, or transposed for 34, the See of
Chester having been founded in 1541, 33 Hen. VIII, The
6rst Bishop made his profession, 13 April, 1542, 34 Hen.VIlL
Royal Seal ad Causas Ecclesiasticas.
BBWARS VI.
2433. Sulph. cast, from chipped impression. z\ X \\ in.
Pointed oval : a carved shield of the Royal Arms, crowned.
Supporters, a lion and a wyvem. In base, on a label an un-
certain inscription. •
8IQILLVM CAUSA8 ECCLESIASTICAS.
Commissary of the Arc/ideacoti of Richmond.
THOMAS WAITE, LI..B.
2434. [a.D. 1706.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 3 X 2-i in. [Birch MS. 4273, art. 21.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms : a fesse betw. three fire-
balls. On either side, a palm-branch. Over the shield, a
triple-towered castle.
Legend defaced.
ECCLESIASTICAL,— Durham.
395
BISHOPS OF DURHAM.
WILLIAM DE S. CARILEPHO. A.D. loSl-1096.
2435. Suiph. cast. 3; X l{ in. [tvL 51.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r, h. In
benediction, in the L h. a pastoral stafl*.
SIQILLVM - W]LL€LMI • 0VN€LMEN8I8 ■ EPISCOPI.
Sunccs, Purham, vol. i_, pi. i,, {. i.
RALPH FLAMBARD.
2436. Sulph. cast. 3 x ifj '"■
A.D. 1099-1128.
[liv. 52.]
Pointed oval : the liishop, on a platform of narrow- dimen-
8lon.<», full-length, wearing embroidered vestments, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stiff.
• SIGILLVM RANNVLFI CLMCNSIS - EPISCOPI.
Suftccs, Durham, vol. i., pi. i-. C 3.
OBOPPBEY BTJFTJS. A.D. 11 33-1 14a
2437. Sulph. cast, from imperfect impre'^'^ion. [Hv. 53.]
Painted oval : the Bishop, on a platform, fuil-lcngth, wearing
embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction.
« SrOILLVM ■ QAVFR ACIA ■ DVNELMEN8IS. EPISLOPI.
Sunees, Durham, voL J., pi. l, f. J.
WILLIAM SE S. BARBE. A.D. 1143-1152.
2438. Sulph. cast. 3^ X 2 in. [liv. 54.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, with stringed mitie,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a i>astoral staff.
• StOILLVM VlLL€LM1 • DVNELMCNSIS ■ CPISCOPI.
Surtccs, Durham, toI. i^ pi. L, C 4.
2439. Cast in pla.ster, tinted brown, [xliii. 23.]
HUGH DE PUISAC. <//. PITDSEY. A.D. I1S3-I19S.
2440. Sulph. cast 3+ X 2* in. [liv. SS-I
Pointed oval : the Bishop, on a platform of very small
dimensions, full-length, with a stntieed and tassellcd mitre,
lifting tip the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff.
» HVOO DCI : GRATIA - DVNCLM£NSlS : CPISCOPVS.
Durham, v-ol. u, pi. 1., f. J.
39*
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PHILIP OP porroo. A.a ii9;-i2o8.
244L Plaster cast, tinted brown. 2{ X I J in. [xliii. 24.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, Itfling up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
* SIGILLVM : PHILIPPI : D€l ; QRACIA l OVNELMCNSIS >
CPISCOPI i
Sunee% Durham, vol i., pi. l, T. (t.
A nother Seal.
2442. Sulph. cast i| x j- in. [liv. 56.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, fulUlength, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the L h. a piistonil staff.
• SIQILL' ■ PHIL- • DEI • QRA • DVNELMCN €P|.
RICHARD DE MARSa A.D. 1217-1226.
2443. Sulph. casts, from 5nc impression. 3x1} in.
[liv. 57. S8]
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, on a car\-cd corbel, full-tenRth,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a paj^toral staff.
\^ RICARDV3 : 0€t : QRATIA : OVN£LMCNSIS ; CPI3COPV8.
The details of the seal do not agree with that attributed by
Surtccs, Durham, voL 1. pi. i. to Bisliop Richurd de Mar»l).
R. A smaller pointed oviil countcrseal. 2 x i-i- in. Our
Lord with nimbus, seated, feet on a half-circle or rainbow, the
hands placed on the shoulders of two Saints, St. John Baptist (?)
on the r, and St Cuthbert(?) on the I. In base, under a
trcfoilcd arch, the Bishop kneeling to the r in adoration.
« HOC ■ ONVS ■ VT ■ 8IT • HONOS '. CTIBI : j LARQIOR i H06 1 Qz i
PATRONOa.
A itotker Seal.
2i X !{ in.
2444. SuJph. cast, from fine impression,
lliv. 79.]
Pointed oval : tlic Bisliop on a carved corbel, full-Icngtb,
with embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in tlic L h. a pastoral staff In (he field on each side, lines
of wavy water and clumps of marsh vegetation, in allusion
to the Bishop's surname.
« StOILLVM ' RtCARDI ' DEI • QRACIA ■ DVNHOLMENSIS ■
EPI&COPl.
Sunccs, Durham, vol. i., pi. t., t j.
BCCLESlASTrCAL, — DURHAM.
397
RICHARD LE POOR, al. PAUPER. A.D. 1229-1237.
3446. Sulph, casts, from Fine impression. 3 x 1^ tn.
piv. 60. 61.1
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, on an clq:;antly carved corbel,
full'lcngth, with embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in tlic I. h. a poKtoral stafT. Field diapered
lojengy, with a crescent and w.-ivy estoile p)»ced altoniately in
the <i])accs. On the I. the numeral IT indicating that this is
the second Richard who held the sec.
^^ ROVS : OCI : <|RA ; DVNCLMCNSIS : CPISCOP*.
Stirtees, Durham, vol. L, pL i., f. S.
B. A smaller pointal oval counterseal. li x li in. The
Vlrain, with nimbus, half-length, holding the Child, under a
trcmiled arch. In the field on each side, a small church or
cathedral with central spire and side towers. In base, under
a similar arch, the Bishop, half-length, fulUfacc, lifting up the
r. h. in benodictlun, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
S^ NAT6 : REQA8 -. 1LLVM : CVIV9 : CONSIQNO 1 SIQILLVM 1
NICHOLAS FARNHAM.
A.D. I34I-I249.
3 X i| in.
3446. Sulph. casts, from chipped impression.
[liv. 62. G3.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, on a carved corbel, full-length,
lifting up the r, h. in bcnetliction, in the 1. h. a pastoral .staff
Ovemead, a trcfoilcd arch with canopy car\ed like a church.
In the field on cither side, a cus|>cd oval [nancl containing the
bust of an ecclesiastic.
NICHOLAVS : Oei : GRACIA : DVNCLMCN&IS -. EP18C0P*.
Sunct^ Dnrkiim, vot. 1., p). L, C 9.
11. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. 3 x i-i't in. The
Vitgin, with nimbus, half-Icngth, holding the Child. Over-
head, a cusped arch ; at eitticr side a church gable. In base,
under a trcfoiled arch, the Bishop, half-length, in prayer to
the L
• NATO : CONCILIA ; NICHOLAVM - VIRQO : MARIA.
WALTER KIRKHAM. A.D. 1249-1260.
3447. Sulph. casts, from fine impression. 3 X Ij in.
[liv. 64. 6s,]
0. Pointed oval: the Bishop, on a carved corbel, full-length,
with embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction.
398
CATAI/>GUE OF SRALS.
in the 1. h. 3 pastoral staflT. In the field on cither side, a
cuspcd oval panel, containing, on the r, the head of a Bishop,
St. Cuthbcrt (?), on the ]. the head of St Oswald {?).
\^ WALTtRVS D€l QRACIA DVN€LMeN8IS €PI8COPV3.
SurtccS) DurAam, vol. iv, pi. ii., f. i,
H. A »ma1Ier pointed oval countcrscal. 2J x li in. St
CuHibcrt, in episcopal %'csttnents, seated on a bench, with his
feet resting on the roof of the cathedral ^vith gables to|>|}cd
with a cross on each .'«idc, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the I. h. A pn.'^orat stuff. In base, under a trefoiled round-
headed arch, the Bishop, half-length to the I., in prayer,
• PRESVL CVTHBeRTE RCGNEM SVPER ETHERA B TE.
2448. Pale green : fine, chipped on the r. h. side. [Eg. ch.
S20.]
0. ... ALTCRV ACIA DVNCLMCNS . . . 6PISC0PV . .
B.#PRE9VL CVTHB€RT€ REGNEM SVPER ET-.-AfTE.
ROBERT STITCHELL, a/. DE STICHILL.
A.D. 1261-1274.
2449. Sulph. casts, from fine impression. 31 x li in.
[liv. 66, 6;.]
0. Pointed oval : the BLshop, on a carved corbel, full-
length, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
Stan. In the ficid on cither side, a cusped oval panel, contwn-
ing a bust of an ecclesiastic Below the pancX on the I., an
estoile of six points.
\^ ROBERTVS : OCI : QRA : OVNELMENSIS : EPISCOPV8.
Suflccs, Durham, voLiv^ pi. ii., f. a.
It. A smaller pointed oval counterscal. 2i X li in. This
resembles in general detail the countcrscal of Bishop Walter
Kirkham, No. 2447.
« SIT MICHt CVTHBERTE • ROBERTO GLORIA PER TE.
The letters E R offier, and T E of te. are conjoined.
2460. Red : fine ; ohi. chipped at the top. [Eg. ch. 522.]
ROBERT OF HOLY ISLAND. A.D. 1274-1283.
24&I. Sulph. cast, from fine impression, the lower point
chipped. 3i in. [liv. G8.J
Pointed oval : the Bishop, on a carved corbel, fitll-lcngth,
with embroidered vcstincnt:«, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
ECCLESI ASnCA L.— I>U R H AM.
399
in the I. h. a pastoral staff curved outwardii. In the field, at
the sidc^ of the bishop's hca<l the letters R. 1 1. On either
side, a small mitre with long crockctcd pinnacle, containing;,
on the I. h. St. Cuthbcrt with pastoral staff held obliquely, on
the r. h. St Oswald with crown and sceptre.
* R08ERTVS I Oei GRACIfA t DVN€UM€N8iS : CCCLCai€ : £PC.
Sunecs, DwrAuM, vol iv., pi, li., £. y
ANTHONY BEK. A.D. 1284-1311.
A.IX 129Z.] Sulph. casts. H X 2^ [a
[xlvii.
2462. [c.
232- 233.1
0. Pointed oval : the Bishop, scaled 00 a richly carved
throne, fult-length, feet on a bracket supported by foli^c;
lining up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a jKiftoral staff.
On either side a trefoikd niche, containing on the I. a King,
with crown and sceptre, on the r, a Bishop, with mitre and
pastoral staff. On the breast of the Bishop a cross molinc, the
charge in the arms of Bkk ; this is rei»catcd below the throne
on the r. ; on the I, a castle Iriple-towcred, for CASTILE.
Overhead, a lion of England.
S- ANTONtI 1 DCI : OKA 1 DVNOLM : CPI.
Surtcn, Durham, vol, iv., pL iL, f. 4.
B. The Coronation of the Virgin, beneath a double canopy of
light and clcj;ant design. In base, under a trcfoilcd arch and
arcade, the bishop kneeling to the r. in prayer.
£CCE r EXALTATA : €S : SR t CHORDS : ANQ'LOfil:
Lain^s MS. Cttai^ Nos. 33a, jjj.
2453, [A.D. 1285.1 Red: originally fine, only a fragment
of ihc centre of the o«'. [Add. ch. 1 8.595.]
2454. [A.D. 1286.] Red: originally very line, the edge
wanting. [HarL ch. 43 G. sa]
SEAL, AS PATRIARCH OF JERUSALEM.
A.D. 1306-1311.
2455. Siilph. cast, from fine impression, chipped at topi
4i in. [liv. &>!
A triptych or composition of a far^c central niche with a
smaller one on either side, each h-iving a trefoiled arch and
crockctcd canopy : on the top of the ccniral one a patriarchal
cross. The central niche is divided into three storeys. In
th« first, our Lord on the cross, bctw. the Virgin on (he I. and
400
CATALor.CE OP SEALS.
St John the Evangehst, holding a book, on the r. ; in the
middle storey, the Sepulchre, with an angel seated on the r.,
behind it the three Maries, holding their emblems, and in tliree
arched recesses below, as many sleeping soldiers, with coals of
mail, swords, and shields of arms ; in the lower storey, under
a trcfoiled arch and arcadtng. the Patriarch, kneeling to the 1.,
in prayer, betw. two patriarchal crosses. In the side niches,
on the I. the Virgin, full-length, crowned, holding the Child,
with nimbus ; on the r. St, Cuthbcrt, full-length, with mitre,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. the crowned
head of St. Oswald, and a pastoral staflT curved outwards.
Below each of the side niches^the cross moline ermine of
Bek in a circular panel betw. three trefoils of tracery.
The field throughout finely hatched ; and the border en-
grailed.
.. 3- ANTONII : D€l : 0(TA : SCC : IHEROSOLOMIT- : ECCLCSIE :
PATRIAHCH€ ; €T . €P( : OVN€L
Legend within beaded borders.
Surteei, Durkam, vol. i., pi. v., f. t.
RICHARD KELLAW. A.D. Ijll-ljiO.
SEAL AS BISHOP ELECT.
2466. Sulph. ca^t. t^ X 1} in. [Iiv. 70.]
Pointed oval ; the Virgin, full-length, crowned, holding the
Child. In the field, on cither side, a wavy cstoile. In base,
under .an arch with carved spandrils, the Bishop kneeling in
prayer to the r.
8- RICABDI : DVN€LM : €L€CTI : COFIRMATl : ETe.
SEAL AS BISHOP.
2467. Green : very fine ; originally appi by plaited strands
of red silk, 3| X 1} in. [xxxviL 58.]
Pointed oval : in a carved and canopied niche, supported on
itlender pillars, the Bishop, on a carved corbel, full-length, with
embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the I. h. a pastoral staff. On the L h. side, under a canopy
St Cuthbcrt, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a crowned head, standing on a lion's head ; on the r. h. side,
under a similar canopy, a king crowned and holding a sceptre
fleur-de-lizi, the hands in prayer, standing on a lion's head.
Overhead the numeral III'., this being the third Richard who
held the see.
SIGILLVM : RtCAROI ; DEI . GRA : EPISCOPI . OVNCLM".
Sunccs, Durhiim, vol. iv^ pi. ii,, f. j.
ECCLESIASTICA I..— DURHAM.
401
B. A smaller pointed oval countciBcal. 2j- X 1} in.
LTndcr a carved and trcfoilcd canopy supported on slender
Pinal's, ihc Virgin, rull-k'nu'lii crowned, holding the Child. In
the field on the I. the head of a king, on the r. th.-it of a
Bishop. coupc<l at the neck. Field diapered lo/engy. with a
rose in each sp.tcc. In base under a pointctl arch, with arcad-
ing at the side<), the Bishop kneeling in prayer to the I.
SECRET? - RICAROI - DCI - QRA - EPi - DVNEL'M
LEWIS DE BEAUMONT. A.D. 131S-1333-
S£^L AS BISHOP ELECT.
2458. Sulph cast, from chipped impression. 2| x ij in.
piv. 731
Pointed oval : in a carved gothic niche with trcfoilcd arch
supporting a canopy resembling the Cathedral, the Virgin,
crowned, seated, holding the Cliiltl. tn the field on cither
sitle, a Iccy. In base, under a round>hcaded arch with live
cusps and carved at the ttidex, the Hiiiliop elect, without mitre
or staff, kneeling in prayer to the r.
S- CLVlDCOWnCI ELECTI DVNELMEN8 CONFIRMA-ni J
SEAL AS BISHOP.
2480. Sulph. casts, from fine impression. 3-I- x 2^ in
(liv. 71.72.1
p. Pointwl oval : the Bishop, under an elegantly carved
trcfuiled canopy, standing on a corbel richly oTnamenteil with
carved foliage; full-length, with cmbrcfidcrcd vestments, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved
outwards. On the breast, the arms of BEAUMONT, viz. : semi
de lis, a lion rampant. Field diapered loisengy. with a small
quatrefoil or (leur-dc-lis in each space. In the field on cither
side, a shield of armn : I., Kncl-VNO ; r., a cross potent bctw.
twelve crosses pattces. an unusual variant of the shield of
arms of the Seu of Durham.
StaiLLVM • LVDOVICI ■ 0€l - GiRJACIA - CPtSCOPI •
DVNELMENS.-
Surieet, Durham, vol. iv., pL IL, f. &
R. A smaller pointed oval counlerseal. 2;^ x l-J in. A
carved gothic niche of two storeys ; in the upper .storey the
Vii^in crowned, seated, holding the Child, under a canopied
arch ; in the lower storey St. Cuthbcrt, full-length, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a crowned head. In the
field on cither side, a shield of arms: I., ENGLAND; r,
3 D
402
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bkaomont. l-leld diapered lozengy, in each space a small
quatrcfoil. In base, under a round-headed arch with four
cusps, the Bishop, kneeling in prayer to the r.
MC • CVTHB€RHT€ ■ PtE • LVDOVICVM ■ IVNOC ■ MARIC.
Suncct, Purkanty vol. ir., pi. \-L, f. { (cnlled seal ad (antas).
2460, I'lastcr cast, tinted brown, of obv. only, [xliii. 2$.]
ROBERT ORAYSTAMER A.D. 1333.
2461. Sulph. cast, from fine impression chipped. 3i X \\ In.
[liv. 74.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, on a carved corbel ornamented
with foliage, full-k'ngth, with embroidered vestments, hiding
up the r. b. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. Over-
head an el^antly ctrveci trcfoilcd canopy. In the field on
cither side, a circular panel, containing on the I. the head of a
king, crowned ; on the r. that of a bishop, mitred. Field
diapered lozengy, with a small quatrcfoil in each space.
8' ROBCRTI ; Oei : ORAC .
SuTtccSi Dttrkam, vol. L, pi. iil, f. r,
I O. . . ■<
RICHARD AUNOERTILE, DE BURY. A.D. 1333-1345.
FIRST SEAL.
2462. Sulph. cast, from finc'impression. 3ixijin. [liv. 75.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, in a carved and canopied golhic
niche on a corbel, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the I. h. a pastoral staff cur\'ed outwards. Al the sides,
light tabernacle work ; on the canopy, a shield of arms :
England.
SIOrULVM ' RICARDl - DEI - G^A • DVN£LMeNSIS ■ CPl.
Surtccs Durham, voL iv., pi. ii., f. 7.
SECOND SEAL.
2463. Sulph. cast. 3J x 2j in. [xlvil 234.]
Pt-intcd oval : the Bishop, in a very finelyorved gothic
niche, with corbel and canopy, full-length. lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staif curved outwards. In
side niches on masonry, and in the canopy, several figures of
Saints, indistinct On cither side, on the space for the legend,
a shield of arms : Encl.\nd.
S- RICARDI : OEI : QRA DVNCLMENSIS - EP).
Sunccs, Durham, rol, iv., pi. ij., f 8 ; ypnrm. Brit. ArtH. AiSM.,
vol. xxii., p. 3g6 ; Lnin^'ii MS. Cal.tl., Nti. JM-
ECCLESIASTICAL.— DO RH A M .
403
Sea/ ad Causas.
2464. Sult^h. cist. 2\ x \^ in. {\W. 76.]
Poiotcd oval ; two canopied niches, containing on the I. the
Virfjln, seated, with the Child ; on the r. St. Cuthbcrt. seated,
lifting up tlie r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
turned outward. Over the canopies, a lion of England. In
base, under a carved, round-headed arch, with foliage and
carving at the side, the Bishop, three-quarter lengtli, with
pastoral sta/T, in pra>'cr, to the I.
SiaiLLVM - RICARDl • 0VNCLM€N3t8 - CPt • AD CAVSAS «>*•.
THOMAS HATFIELD. A.D. 1345-1381.
2469. Sulph. cast, from Rne impression. 3^- x i{ in. [Hv.
78.]
Pointed oval : two richly canopied niches containing on the
L a. Htsliop, full-length, holding in the r. h. a crowned head, in
the I. a pastoral .staff; on the r. an Archbishop, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a crozicr. In the carving over
the canopies, a niche with o^cc-archcd canopy containing the
Virgin, crowned, seated, holding the Child. Tabernacle w'ork
at the sides of the niches. In base, under a trefoiled arch
with carved sides, a shield of arms with a twisted strap over it:
a chevron betw. three lions rampant, HaTFIBLD.
tk StQILLVM t : I THOME I : I DEI I : I GRACIA I : I ; OVNOLM I : I
ePi ■--
Suitees, Durham, vol. tv., pL ii., f. 9.
Privy Seal.
2466. Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 2 in. [tiv. ^Ql]
A shield of arms: HatfiE[.d, as in No. 24(55. Supporters
two lions sejant guardant, cich by a forked tree Above
the shield, the Virgin, half-length, crowned, holding the Child
in her r. h., in the 1. h. a sceptre fieu r-dc-lizi5.
8ECRET0 : THOME : DEI : ORACIA : %P^ : DUNOLM.
Surtees Durham, voL i, pi. v., t 3.
JOHN PORDHAM. A.D. 1382-138S.
2467. Sulph. dLfX. from fine impression. 31X2 in. [liv.
8aJ
Pointed oval : two canopied niches, containing on the 1, 3
King, full-length, with sceptre and crown, on the r. a Bi.-«hop
lifting up tlK r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral Atafi'
2 D 2
404
CATA[.OGi;e OK SEALS.
In the carving over the csnopies, a niche containing the Virgin,
crowned, seated, holding the Child, betw. two deiiii-angcls in
side niches with i>cnt roofs. On the elegantly-carved
tabernacle work at the sides, two shields of arms : a chevron
bct^v, three crosses patoncc, Fordham. In base, in a niche
with round-headed arch, the Bishop kncclinfj, to the front,
with jjastoral stafiT, in prayer ; at each side a small niche con-
taining a female saint, half-length.
m BIQILL' : I0HANM8 : DEI : ORa : EPtSCOPI i
DUNOLMENSIS'W.
Suttees, Durham, vol. i,, pL iiL, f. a.
Ptwy Seat.
2468. Sulph. cost, from fine impression. 2 in. piv. 83.]
Within a finely-carved rosette of sixteen points a shield of
arms : diapered, a chevron bet^v. three crosses patoncc,
FORUHAM. Supporters, two angels. Over the shield, the
motto :— DA ■ GLOniAM ■ DEO.
The legend is preceded by an eagle rising contourn^.
SECRETUM : lOHANNIS : DEI : QRACIA EP N9IS..
Surtees, Dur/xim, vol i., pi. v, f. 4,
WALTER SKIRLAW. A.D. 138S-I4OS.
2469. Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 3{X2in. [Itv. 85.]
Pointed oval ; in a finclv-carvcd and canopied goihic niche,
the Bishop, full-length, lilnng up the r. h. in benediction, in the
I. h- a crowned head and pastoral staff curved outwards. In
side niches of similar design, on carved pedestals, on the 1. St.
Peter, full-lengtli, with key ; on the r. St. Andrew with saltire
cross. In base, a shield of arms: a cross of six batunes or
osier wands interlaced in true-love, Skikl.wv.
SIOILLVM : WALTERI : DEI ; QRACIA
EPISCOPI : •■.
Sunees, Durhatn, vol. i., pi. iii., f. 3.
DUN0LMENSI8
Seal ad Causas.
2470. Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 2} x {I in. Piv.
86.]
Pointed oval: in a finely-carved and canopied gothic niche
the Virgin, crowned, seated, holding the Child standing on
her r. knee, in her 1. h. a book. In side niches with carved
panels and pent-roof, two demi-angels ; over these in windows
ECCXESI ASTICAL.— DU RHAM.
40S
with embattled parajicts, tivo busts. In base, in n niche with
round-headed arch, Uic hiiiho]>, with pa<)toml stafT, kneeling tu
the front in prayer, IkIw. two shields of arms : Skirlaw.
FAC : PIA ! WALTERUM : CAUSARUM : NOSCERE : VERUM.
Privy Sea/.
247L Sulph, cast, Trom imperfect impression, t^ in. [liv.
87.]
Within a carved golhic panel, and suspended by a strap
from a forkc<! tree, a shield of arms: diapered, six t>atuncs or
osier wands interlaced in true-love, in salttre, Skiklaw.
PEi ANIME
StUtMt, I?itrAajM, vol. I., pU v., f. 6.
XCE;
THOMAS LANQLEY. A.D. 1406-I457.
Sea/ ad Causas.
3472. Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 2{ X ijin, [liv. 90.]
Pointed oval : a copy or adaptation of the seal " ad causas "
of Bishop Skirlaw, No. 247a The shields of arms at the sides
of the niche in Ixtsc have been altered to paly of six, in dexter
fcssc a mullet, Langley.
8' : THOME : OEI : ORACIA : E^l
CAUSAS.
Sttticei, Durham, voL i., pi. iii, f. B.
DUNOLMENSIS: AO
Privy Seat.
2473. Sulph. cast. 2 in. [liv. 91.]
Upon a crenellated tower, with four small turrets. and
square-headed portal, a shield of arms: LaKGLEV; supported
from above by a demi-anijcl in clouds, betw. two carved and
cano]}ied gothic niches resting on corbels of masonry. Field
hatched with diaper lines, and border partly engrailed.
SECRETO 1 THOME r OEI : QRA: EPI 1 DUNOLMEfl.
Surtecd, VnrAit/n, vol. i., p!. v., (. 5.
St^et.
2474. [a d. 1429.] Red. ^ in. [Marl. ch. 43 I. ja]
A pierced mullet, derived from the arms, sec Nas. 2472,
2473- Between the points the name langlev.
Cabled border.
406
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ROBERT NEVILLE. A.D. M38-r457.
SmJ /ui Camas.
2475. !iu!ph. cast, from line imprcsaon. 2i X ijin. [Iiv.g4.]
PiiiiUetl oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated, holding the
Child, imdcr .1 carved canopy, with a small niche over it
cont.ainin^ the Trinity. On the U in a canopied niche, a
crowned kinR holding sceptre and orb. on the r. in a similar
niche a Bishop, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1, b. a
pastoral staff curved outwards. In b;ise, under a four-centred
arch, an angel holding a shield ofarms : a saltirc; charged with
two annulets interlaced in rcssc, NKVILI.E. On either wde, on
nia.sonr}' a shield of arms : I., a chevron betw. three lions
ramp.'int, Hatfikld. Bishop of Durham, a.d. 134; : r., a
cross cantoned with four lions rampant, SEE OK DuKllAM.
SIQILLO ■ AD ■ CAUSA8 - ROBERTI ■ HEUILLE ■ EPI •
DUNELMENSIS.
Surtosi, Dvriam, vol. i., pU iii^ f. 9.
LAWRENCE BOOTH. A.D. 1457-1476.
SeaJ ad Causas.
3476. Sulph. cast, from impression somewlxat injured by
pressure. 3-1X2 in. [liv. 95.]
Pointed oval : this seal bean; a generally close resemblance
to that of Bishop Neville, No. 2475, but is coarse in design
and poorly executed. The angel !iupi)i>riing the sJiield in the
niche in tKise is here replaced by the llishop, half-length, with
pastoral stalT, praying, behind a shield of arms : three boars*
heads erased, erected, within a bordurc engrailed. liooTH.
SIGILLO : LAURENCU : OOTHE : DEI : <SHA : DUNELMEN : £^l.
WILLIAM DUDLEY. A.D. 1476-14S3.
2477. Sulph. cast 2;- X 1 1 in. [D.C., G. 21.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, full-length, holding in
the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-liz*i, in the I. h. Ihe Child, in a
heavily canopied niche. On the l, in a smaller niche a king,
crowned, with sceptre and book ; on the r. in a similar niche a
Bishop, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a ])^storal
staff curved outwards. In base, in a niche with round-headed
arch, the Bislu>i\ with pastoral staff curved outwards, half-
length, in prayer, betw. two shield* of arms : L, a chevron
betw. three lions passant, Hatfield, Bishop of Durham,
A.D. 1345 ; r., a cross cantoned with four lions passant, SliE
ECCLF.SIASTICAL.— DURHAM.
407
OF Durham. The four lions here given passant, a variation
from the usual arm-i of the Sec.
8IQILLU ■ W ■ OEI ■ OlfA : DUNELMNS' EFHS
2476. Another. [xlviL 235.]
Laing** AfS. Cj/al., Ni>. 3JS.
Privy Seal.
3479. Sulph. cast, from fine imprc^Mon. 2J in, [liv. g&J
A .thield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, two lions passant ; Z, 3,
a CTos.% patonce. Over the NhielJ, a large ornamental mitrtf
and crown, with embroidered labels.
On a scroll the legend : —
8IOILLUM : PRIUATUM ; WILL'I : DEI ORACIA : DUNELMENStS .
EPISCOPI.
Outer border carved.
Stim«», Dirkam, roL 1., pi. v., f. 7.
SigUft.
2480. [A.D. 1483.] Red. ^ in. From a ring. [Harl. cb.
43 y 51]
A shield of arms, as in the Privy Seal, Na 2479.
SPACE ' AND - GRACE.
Carved border.
Cf-Cotfja MS.,CiL-opaIra,C.iii.,L 17 i Add. MS. 1=443 ; HuichinMit't
Dufham.
3481. Sulph. cast of No. 248a [D.C., G. 257.]
WILLIAM SEVER, al. SENHOUSE. A.D. 1502-1505.
2482. Sulph. cast, from chif^ed impresdon. 3I x 2{ in.
[liv. 97.]
I'bintcd oval : the Virgin crowned and with nimbus, seated,
holdinfi by the r. h. the Child, standing on her knee, in the
1. h. a sceptre fleur-dc-lix^, tn a heavily canopied niche. On
the l, in a similar niche, a Bishoj) holding a p.i3tor;il staflT in
the r. h., and a crowned head in the I. h. ; on the r, in a
corresponding niche, a king in armour, crowned, holding a
sceptre and sword. In base, under a round-headed arch, the
nishop, with pastoral staff, kneeling in prayer, timicd slightly
to the left, bctw. two shields of amis : I., Sr.K OH DuKHAM ;
r., quarterly, in the tst and 4th quarters a bird. Skvlr.
SIQILLU : WlLU'Ml ^ DEI : EPi
Surtecii, Oufhitm, vol. I., |il. iii., (. J.
408
CATALOGUfi OK SKMS.
CUTHBERT TOH5TALL.
A.D. 1530-1559-
3i X 2i in.
2483. Sulph. cast, from line impression,
[liv. loa]
Fointtx) oval : the Virgin crowned and with nimbus, seated
holding the Child, in a heavily canopied niche. On the 1. in
a smaller niche, a Kishop with crowned head in the r. li, and
pastoral staff in ihc I. h. ; on the r. a king in armour, crowned,
with sword in r.,h. and sceptre in 1, h. In ba»e, an ornamental
shield of anna: three combs, TUS'STAI.I., over it a labelled
mitre ; betw. two sliiclds of arms, See of Uukiiam.
SIQILLVM : CVTHBERTI : 0VNELMENSI3 : EPISCOPI.
Surtcet, DMrham, vol. i., pi. iii., f. 7.
RICHARD BARNES. A.D. l5;;-t58;.
Stal ad Causas.
2484. Sulph. cast. 2^ X li in. [liv. toi.]
Pointed oval : in a carved throne of the style of the Re-
naissance, the Bishop, seated, wearing cap and goun, and
holding; in the r. h. a pen, in the L h. an open book inscribed :
— VERBVM DOMINI, In the field on either side, a trcfoilcd
sprig. Ill base, a shield of arms : bctw. tuo estoilcs radiated
with ra)"* of the sun, a bear passant bcndwisc, about to devour
a naked child, within two colices embattled counter-em-
battled, on a chief three roses radi.itcd, BARNtLS; but the
arms do not correspond with those granted by Dcthicke to
Bishop Oiimes in 157a At cither side of the shield, the
engraver has prolonged the chief line and placed over it a
rose, as in the arms, and below it a slipped flower.
* StOILLVM • RICHARD! • BARNES * EP1SCO * DVNELMEND' ■
AD X CAUSAS : ECCLI'CAS.
The letters N E in Barnes and M E in Dundmstid, are
conjoined. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th words have evidently
been substituted in place of other words originally engraved
on the matrix, perhaps in reference to Richard Barnci when
Bishop of Carlisle. A. D. 1570-1577.
THOMAS MORTON. A.D. 1632-1659.
2485. Sulph. cast. 34 in. [0.C., H. 145.]
A sliicld of arms: per pale. di-T., SEE OF Durham; rf*,,
quarteriy, I, 4, a goat's heiid erased; 2, 3, ermine. MORTON.
lOCLESIASTICAL. — DURHAM.
409
Over it, a labelled mitre. In hue » scroll Inscribed: A ET lOi
tEO DE IVOA .-—Ap<K.. V. 3.
8IGILLVM ■ THOM'E • MORTON ■ EPtSCOPI • OViNEUMENSIS ■
ANNO- DOMINI - 1fi32.
PALATINATE.
THOMAS HATFIELD.
S486. Plaster cast, tinted light red. 2^ in. [xliii. 26, 27.J
0. The Bishop as Prince Palatine, in armour, with sword,
helmet crested with an ostrich plume or panache issuing out
of a coponctcd mitre, and shield of arms o\ HaTKIELD ; riding
on a horse galloping to the 1., caparisons charged with the
same arm&
&IGILLUM It THOME Itl DEI II QRACIA II OUNOLMENSIS hi
EPISCOPI II
K. The Bishop, with mttrc, book in r. h., and pastoral staff
curved outwards in I. h., seated on a carved throne beneath a
canopy with ogee arch.
Legend on cither side in a vertical line; with ornamental
tracery in the outer spaces : —
SIOtLLO I THOME I DE) ■ ORACIA I DUNOLM I EPi.
Sunc«, Durham, vol. i., pi. iv„ IT. t, j,
2487. [a.D. 1349.] Dark red : showing marks of tlic pins
used to secure the matrix. [Eg. ch. 569.]
JOHN FORDHAM.
3488. Sulph. ca<it.s. from fmc imprcs-iion. 31 in. [Iiv.81,82.]
t>. Within a carved engrailed border, on a field replenished
with roses or small flowers, the Bishop as Prince Palatine, in
armour, with swonJ, helmet crested with an eagle rising on a
coronctcd milre, surcoat of anntt, and shield of arms of
FORDKAM ; riding on a horse g.^lloping to the r, caparisons
charged with the same arms.
■• I0HANNE8 » DEI « GRACIA a EPISCOPUS 01 OUNOLMENSIS »
B. In a carved gothtc niche, with canopy and tabernacle
work at back, the Bishop seated on a carved throne, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved
outwards. On eitlier sidc,acarved niche with elegant canopy,
containing on the I. the Arcliangel Michael in combat with the
4IO
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Dragon, on the r. St, Gw^ge in combat with the Dragon. On
the tabernacle work outside these, two shields of arms:
FOKI>UAM. In base, at the sides ot the carved footboard,
two 1ion.s sejant guardant, endorsed.
I0HANNE8 : DEI : QRACIA > EPUS : DVN0LMEN8I8.
Siuiei», Osrham, vol. i., pL 4t.T- >• 3-
WALTER SKIRL AW.
2489. Sulph. cast of the ebv. 34 in. [xliir. 28.)
0. The liishop as Vriiicc Palatine, in annour, with long
Stt-ord. helmet crested with a dcmi-angel, wings uplifted,
is»uingoutof a coronet, and shield of arms of Ski k law ; riding
on a horse galloping to the r., plume on head, the caparisons
charged witii the same arms. Field replenished with roses,
in base a hilly mount.
M WALTERUS >* DEI ■* QRACIA m EPISCOPUS >^ OUNOLMENSIS «
2490. Sulph. cnst of the rev. 31 in. [liv. 84.]
H. Resembles the rev. of the Palatinate Seal of Bishop
Fordham, No. 2488. The shields of arms arc : Skirlaw (sec
No. 2469).
WALTERUS : DEI QRACIA : EPUS : DUNOLMENSIS.
THOMAS LANOLEY.
2491. Sulph. casts, from fine impression. 3|in. [liv. 88, 89.]
p. The Hishop as Prince Palatine, in armour, with long
sword, helmet crested with a plume of feathers issuing out of a
coronet, and shield of arms of LaKGLEY (sec No. Z4,72) ; riding
on a horse galloping to the r., plume on head, the caparisons
charged with the same anns. Field replenished with pierced
mullets ; in base, a hilly mount
m THOMAS f DEI " QRACIA t EPISCOPUS ox DUNOLMENSIS «■
B. Resembles the rez'. of the Palatinate seal of Bishop
Fordham, No. 2488. The shield of arms at tlie sides is that
of Langley, as above.
Legend preceded by a pierced mullet : —
A THOMAS ; DEI ■- GRACIA : Ei^US : DUNOLMENSIS.
ROBERT NEVILLE.
2492. Sulph. cast, from fine ipiprcftsion. 3iin. [liv. 92,93.]
0. The Bishop as Prince Palatine, in armour, with swoni,
helmet crested with a bull's he;i<l out of a coronet, and .shield
of arms of NEVlt.LE (see No. 2475) ; riding on a horse galloping
ECCLESIASTICAL. — UU KII A M .
411
to the r., plume on head, the caparisonji charged with the
same arms. Field replenished with sprigs oi foliage and
cinqueroil flowers; in base, a hilly meant
«« ROBERTU3 • DEI - ORACPA * EPISCO -" PV3 ■•
DUNELMENSIS «<
B. Resembles the rev. of the Palatinate seal of Bishop
Fordhani, No. 248S. In the canopy overhead, a small niche
containing the Trinity. On the carved footboard, a shield of
arms of Nkville, as above. No shields at the sides.
. « ROBERTUS : DEI : QRACIA " EPI3C0PU3 *• DUNELMENSIS.
Surtees, Durham, vol. i., pi. iv., IT. J, 6.
HENHY VII. Sede vacant*. A.D. 1505-1507.
2493. Gutta Percha impression* from the matrix, showing
marks of the pins or studs used to steady tlic two sides. 3 in.
[xxxvii. 3, 4.]
0. The king, In plate armour, with sword, helmet crested
with the lion of England, and shield of Roval Arms ; riding
on a tiorsc gallo|^ng to the r, caparisons charged with the
same arms. In base, a mount of rugged ground and trees
representing K\i(: plantti genista in seed (?) In the field on the I.,
over the back of the horse, a shield of arms of the SeI'. of
DUKtlAM. Field replenished with sprigs of foliage.
8' HENRICI OEI OTtA REQ' ANQL' X FRANC z ONI KIBN
PRO E^TU DUNOLM* SEOE VOCANTE W!.
B. Within a traced quatrcfoil. on a Beld replcnbhed with
sprigs of flowering foliage, a shield of the RoVAL ARMS,
* ' 8IQILL- - HENRICI • DEI - ORA ■ REQIS ■ AKOL* Z - FRANO •
Z ■ OSl ■ HiBN ■ p EPTU ■ DUNOlRI - SEDE ■ VOCANTE.
Beaded borders.
2494. Sulph. cast of oh/. [D.C., A. 94.]
CUTHBERT TUN8TALU
2496. Sulph. casts, from injured impression. 3J in. [liv.
98.99.]
(), On a mount with flowering plants, the I)i>hop as Prince
Palatine, in plate armour, with sword, mitred helmet and
shield of arms of the StK OF DURHAM ; riding on a horse
galloping 10 the r., ostrich pluine on head, the caparisons
charged with the same arcug. f
{■: 8IQILLVM : CVTHOERTI : DVNELtriENSIS : EPISCOPI.
412
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. The Bishop, liftrnf; up the r. h. in benediction, in the
I. h, a pastoral staff cuivcd outwards, seated in a heavily
canopied niche In snialk-r canopied niches at the sides, on
the I. the Virgin and Child, on the r. a Bishop holding a
crowned head and a pastoral stalT. On each side, a shield of
arms: See of Dukieam. In base, an ornamental shield of
arms: per pale, oifj-., SEE ; sin., TuNSTALI. ; over the shield a
labelled mitre.
: SIQILLVM : CV i OVNELMCNSia : EPtSCOPI : •:
Suricn, Dnrham, vol. iv., pi. ri., It 3, 4, (The sliicld and oipamons
ia the fbv. incorrectly drawn.)
JAMES PILKINQTON. A,n. 1^1-1576.
2496. Sulph, cast, from imperfect impression of the obv.
About il in. when perfect. [U.C, H. 78.]
On a mount, with grass and flowering plnnts, the Bishop
a.s Prince Palatine, in plate armour, with sword uplifted over
head, ostrich-plumed helmet, and shield of arms of the Skk oK
Durham ; riding on a horse springing to the r., ostrich-plume
on head, the caparisons charged with Uie same arms. In
field on each side, wavy sprigs of foli^e ; in base, a scroll
inscribed : —
SIQIUL I ■ PILKINTOM
Umertain Bishop. 1 6M cent.
2497. Sulph. cast of the obv. 2^ in. (D.C, A. 1 10.}
H. On a mount with grass and flowering plants, the Bishop
as Prince Palatine, in plate armour, with sword uplifted over
head, helmet with large plume of ostrich feathers ; riding
on a horse springing to the U with caparisons, and sptkc on
forehead.
a 8IQILU' COMIT- PALATINI DVNELM AD BRfA ET ALIA IH
EODEM COSi ■ SIGILL ■ DEPVTAT.
A notker
2498. Sulph. cast of the rev. i\ in. [D.C., H. 33.]
The Bishop, wearing a gown, holding a book, seated on a
throne in niche, with a round-headed arch ^pportcd on pillars
standing on a paved estrade. Field at the sides diapered
with foliage. In base, a shi<:ld of arms : SEE OF Di;rham.
.. ..LL' COMIT- : PALATINI ■ DVNELM' ■ AD ■ BRIa ■ ET - ALIA ■
IN ■ EODEM OE
This may perhaps be the rtv. of Na 2497.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— DURHAM.
413
HATHANAEL CREWB. ird Lord Cract.
A.D. 1674-1^21.
3499. Red : proof impressitm of the okv. from the matrix.
35- in. fSlo. xxxiv, 62.J
The Bishop us Prince Palatine, in plate armour, with sn-ord
uptiftcd over head, coronelcd helmet with ostrich-feather
plume ; ridiii); on .a horic ."tpringing lo the I., on a mount
of griiss and flowers, with view of the city of Durham in back-
ground. In field on the r. over the horse, a. carved shield of
arms : per pale, da:., Sek of Durham ; sin., a Hon rampant,
Crewe. Over the shield, a inilre labelled.
• PROPTEREA ■ ACCIPtTE ■ ARMATVRAM ■ DEI ■ 6T-
GALEAM - 8ALVTIS ■ A9SVMITE ■ ET ■ OLAOIVM ■ 3PIRITVS.
—EphiS. vi. 17.
Carved border.
WILLIAM TAN HILDERT. A.a 1826-1836.
2500. Sulph. casts, from proof impressions. 3f in. [xxxv.
217. A, ».]
0. Resembles the obv. of the seal of Bishop Crewe,
No. 2499. The .shield hears on the sin. two scythe-blades
in saltire, points upward. Van Mildert:
Legend as in No. Z499> preceded by a cinqucfoil, and with-
out stops.
R. The Bishop, full-length, with a pastoral staff curved
outwards in the r. h,. holding a book in the 1. h,. under a triple
canopy of Maurcsque form supported on Corinthian pillars.
On cither side, upon a rcctanj^pjlar panel of moulding, a shield
of arms with a labelled mitre over it: 1., SEE of Durham ;
r.. Van Mildert, as above. In base, an ornamental shield
bearing these l«'0 coats impaled.
SIGILLVM DOMINI QVLIELMI 0VNELMEN3IS
EPtSCOPI ANNO DOMINO 1826.
CHANCERY GENERAL.
RICHARD AUNQERVILLE, DE BURY. A.D. 1333.
2S0L Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression. 2\ in. [liv.
77\
In a carved niche with elegant canopy, an<] tabernacle
work at the sides, a Bishop, seated on a llirone with the
4U
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
■Me* trrminating in beads, lifting up the r. h. in b cn afi ai oo,
in the I. h. a pa^oral tUff curved outwards and a e nw rne j
head. In the carving on either »ide, a small cinntlar pand
coataininf; a lion passant guardant.
CiLLARIE
, Omrhdm. voi U pL r.. f. S.
!R:iCAnDI ' DC I.
RICHARD BARNES. A.D. 1577.
SBOS. Sulph. cast, from the matrix. 2-f x 2} in. \W. 32.]
Oval : n ctnciucfoil roue, en roUU, barbed and JrTadiated,
charged with a nhield of arms: per pale, rf*r, SEE OP
UUKIIAM : sin., Barnes (»cc No. 2484). In the field at the
BJde*, the initials R. B. Over the rose, issuing from clouds,
two hnnili; the r. h. holding an open book inscribed:—
PATIRNO. »n(l hiivinR attached to it a scroll inscribed :
DOOTRlNAi the 1. h. holding a birch-rod with attached scroll
Inwribcfl oiSCIPLINA. Bctw. the hands the date 1577. In
bniM:, n scroll initcribcd : — CRUX • VERITATI ■ COMES.
• SIOILLVM A OPnCII A CANCELL A ECCLII A REVERENOI
A PATRie A RICr A DVNELM A EPI.
The letter* K D of rrveretuii, and N E of Duntlm arc
conjoined
OFFICIALTY.
9008. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression.
1|X H in. [Iv. I4-]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, seated on a throne with the sides
Icrmiiiiitcd with dragons' heads and feet. lifting up the r. h. in
lirncdklion. in the I. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards. In
li.i»i', under a trcfoilctl arch with arcading at the sides, an
oIIIlIjI hatMfiij;th to the 1., holding a vesica-shapcd object.
1*18' OFFICIALITATI8 : DVNOLMENSIS : StCC.
IB04. [a.O. tJ74'J Sulph. CAst, from good impression.
||Mt|hi. [Iv. ISO
rtihili'il (ivnl: the Annunciation of the Virgin. In base
MItili't •III tilth with arcading at the sides, an official, half-length,
in |iiiiyvr, lit the r.
a tiaiLLVM - OFFICIALITATIS OONELMIS.
ECCLRSI ASTICA U — DU K 1 1 AM .
415
Another Seal.
2506. [15th cent] Sulph. ca5t, from fine impression.
Pointed oval: in a canopied nic]ie, the Annunciation. In
base under a round-headed arch, with carving at the sides, an
official, half-length, full-face, praying.
MSIG1LLU r OFFICIALITATIS •< DUNELM :»
BISHOP'S COMMISSARY FOR SUBSIDIES.
2606. [a.d. 1312.] Sulph. cast. 1; in. [Iv, 19.]
Two heads couped at the neck, side by side, full-face.
That on the I., crowned ; that on the r., mitred.
S- COMI8SA EPi DE SVBSID ... SI L€ Ohl€ .
VICARS GENERAL.
2607. [13th cent] Sulph. cast, from line impression.
lis X U'n- [Iv. 13]
Pointed oval : under two canopied arches supported on
slender pillars, on the L a queen crowned, holding in the
f ■ h. a sceptre flcur-dc-lizi, on the r. a bishop lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h, a crowned head. Overhead, in
a carved and canopied niche with tabernacle work at the
udes, the Virgin, three-quarter-length, with the Child. In
base, under a round-headed arch with carving at the sides, an
official kneeling, in prayer, to the 1.
8. VICARII QENERALIS- EPI OVNELMENSIS.
3608. [15th cent] Sulph. cast, from fine impression.
2+ X li in. [Iv. 12.]
Pointed oval : a Bishop, seated in a canopied niche, holding
in the r. h. a crowned head, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved
outwards. In a wnaller niche in the canopy, the Virgin and
Child. On either side, on the tibemacle work, a shield of
arms : r., a cross, perhaps for Bishop SkiRLAW, .VD. 1388 ; 1,,
See of Durham. In base, under a round-headed arch, the
Bishop, with pastoral staff, half-length, full-face, praying.
8I0ILLUM : UICARII : f GENERALIS : DUNEUMEtJ.
414
CATALUCUE OF SEALS.
sides terminating: in hcad^ liftinf; up the r. h. in benediction,
in the I. h. a pastoral st^iff curved outwards and a crowned
head. In the curving on cither side, a smiill circular panel
containing a lion paisant giiardant.
C6LLARI6
Suilccs, Durkam, vol. L, pL v., i. x.
!R:ICARDI ■ DCI.
RICHARD BARHSS. A.D. 15;/.
2fi0a. Sulph. cast, from the matrix, z^ X 24 in. \W. 22.]
Oval : A ctnquefoil rose, en soltil, barbed and irradiated.
charged with a .shield of arm.* : per pale, dex.. See OF
Dl'kiiam : sin.. B.^KNKS (sec No. 24S4). !n the field at the
sides, the initials R. B. Over the ro&e, issuing from clouds,
two hands; the r, h, holding an open book inscribed:^
PATERNO. and having attached to it a scroll inscribed :
DOCTRiNA: the 1. h. holding a birch-rod with attached scroll
inscribe<l oiSCiPLiNA. Betw. the hands, the date 1577. In
ba.sc, a scroll inscribal : — cRUX • veritati • coMES.
• 8IQILLVM tt OFFICII tt CANCELL a ECCLII fi REVEREND!
ft PATRI8 ft RICI ft DVNELM ft EPI.
The letters N D of revertndi, and N E of Dmulm are
conjoined.
OFFICIALTY.
2503. [ijlh cent.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression,
ij X U in. [Iv. 14]
.Pointed oval : the Bishop, seated on a throne with the sides
terminated with dragons' heads and feet, lifting up the r. h. in
b«iediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards. In
base, under a trefoilcd arch with .ircading at the sides, an
official half-length to the 1., holding a vcaica-shapcd object.
IfrtS- OFFICIALITAT18 ; DVN0LMEN3IS: €CC€.
Later Seal.
2604. [a.d. 1374.) Sulph. cast, from good impression.
IJ X li in. llv. IS]
Pointed oval: the Annunciation of tlie Virgin. In base
under an arch with arcading at the sides, an officiiiJ, Iiulf-length,
in prayer, to the r.
a SIGILLVM OFFICIALtTATIS - OONELMIC.
ECCLESI AST!CA U— DU KlIAM .
4»5
Anothtr Seal
2&05. [15th cent.] Sulpb. cast, from fine impression.
2 X !,'( in. pv. 16.]
Pointed ox-al: in a canopied niche, the Annunciation. In
base under a round-headed arch, with carving at the sides, an
official, half-length, full-face, praying.
teSIQILLD : OFRCIALITATI8 -< OUNELM : »
BISHOP'S COMMISSARY FOR SUBSIDIES.
9S06. [a.d. 1312.] Sulph. cast ij in. [Iv. 19.]
Two heads coupcd at the neck, side by side, full-face
That on the I., crowned ; that on the r., mitred.
S- COMI3SA EPt Oe SVeSIO ... SI . . . • LC 0N£ .
VICARS GENERAL.
2507. [13th cent,] Sulph. cast, from fine impression.
»^ X I J in. [Iv. 13.]
Pointed oval : under two canopied archer .tuppOTtcd on
slender pillars, on the 1. a queen crowned, holding in the
r. h. a sceptre (leur-dc-lixi, on the r, a bishop lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a crowned head. Overhead, in
a car\-cd and canopied niche with tabernacle work at the
sides, the Virgin, three-quarter- length, with the Child, In
base, under a round-headed arch with carving at the sides, an
official kneeling, in prayer, to the !.
8. VICARII QENERALIS - £PI DVNELMENS1S.
SS08, [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression.
£| X i| in. [tv. 12.]
Pointed oval ; a Bishop, seated in a canopied niche, holding
in the r. h. a crowned head, in the L h. a pastoral staff cur\'ed
outwards. In a smaller niche in the canopy, the Virgin and
Child. On cither side, on the tabeniaclc work, a shield of
arms : r., a cross, perhaps for Bishop SkikI.AW, a.p. 138S ; L,
She of DIf'RIIAM. In base, under a round-he.idcd arcli, llie
Bishop, with pastoral slafT, half-length, full-face, praying,
SIOILLUM : UlCARII : •• GENERALIS : OUNELMEN.
4l6
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OFFICIAL OF THE SEQUESTRATOR.
LAWR£HCB BOOTH, Bishop.
2509. [a.D. I4S7-1476,] Sulph. cast, from chipped im-
pression. 2 X 1; in. [Iv. 18.]
Pointed oval : in a niche, with trdbitcd canopy, a Bishop
Ufting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stan
held oblitiuely and a crowned head. In bas^ a shield of arms :
BouTH (see No. 2476).
DFRC : 8EQUE8TRATORIS : DUNOLMIC.
Later Seai.
2510. [A.D, 1474-] Sulph. cast. [Iv. 17.]
Seal from the .lanie matrix as Na 2500^ The shield of
arms here altered to Sf.e ok DuR1i.\U. The cross patonce
here used instead of a plain cross is a variation from the usual
arms of the Sl^lC ; it was also employed by Bishops Ruthall,
A.l>. 1 509, and Tuiistall, A.D. 1530. (^tiMorA, Blaaon of Epi-
scopa(y,<(>. 123,)
8IQILLUM : OFFrC : SEQUESTRATORIS : OUNOLMIE.
CHAPTER.
CATHEDRAL OEDRCH.
2511. fA.D. 1261.] Dark green : fine, with marks of the
handle of the matrix. 2 in. [Eg. ch. 523.]
0. A cross, with a small saltire cross laid over it.
* SICILLVM CVOBERHTI PR£SVLIS SCI.
The work on the olrv. is appurcntly of the lolh or nth
ccntur)'.
H. A smaller countcrscaJ. I^ in. Impression of a very
finely engraved antique oval gem, t X ^ in. Bust of Jupiter
Serapis, bearded, aud wearing a modius, turned slightly to
thcl.
« CAPVT - SANCTI : 09WALDI : RCQIS.
SuttccJi, Durham, vol. iv., pi. vi., ff. j. 6 ; Duntlalc. Moit. j^ngl-, vol. I,
pi. iii. r. I : Smith's littda, p. 711 ; Kainc, Hist, oj A'. Durham, p. (j.
2612. [a.u. 1300.] Dark green: very impcrfeeL [Harl.
ch. 44 O. 19.]
0. EXVLIS
B. V . . SANCTI ■ 03W
2513. Sulph. casts, from fine impression, [liv. 46, 47.J
ECCLESI ASTICAL.— DU RII A M.
417
Later Seal.
2514. Sutph. cast, from line Impressiot), i{ in. [D.C.,
C.2.]
Copy of the previous obv. probably made in the 14th
century. The small saltirc is here replaced by a flat pro-
jection in each angle of the cross.
* XICtLLVM LVDBCRHTI PRESVLIS S€l.
2S16. Another, [xlvii. 515.]
Lning'i .\tS. Caftti., No. 449 ; Rjtinc, Lifit if/ St. Cutk^rl, p. 31 1.
A CiWiiitrseaL
3616. Sulph.ca3t, from imperfect impression, ll in. [liv. 48.]
A cross, inscribed alone the arms with indistinct letters.
Behind it two angels, full-length, with expanded wiiigs.
«■ SIONO STIQMA CRVCI3 QV HA .... T : AMICI3 :
NEW FOVNDATIO.^^. a.d. 1541.
S517. Sulph. casts, from impression imperfect in places.
3 in. [liv. 49. so.]
p. Our Lord, with nimbus, seated in radiance on a rain-
bow, at his f«t an orb. The hands lifted up in bcncdiclion ;
on the L a woman kneeling, un the r. a man kneeling, in
costumcti of the time of Henry VIII. The whole within f
border ofcloud.i.
• 8IQILL' : CAPITVLr • OVNELM * CATHEOR : ECCLESIE *
CMRI8TI ■ 6T ; BTE ; M : VIRQlS.
B. The Virgin, standing on a crescent and in radiance, up-
held by two angels on cither side. Overhead, a eoionet with
a Do%-c on it, upheld by the Father on the I. and the Son on
the r, half-length, issuing from clouds. The whole within a
border of clooids as in the oin'.
• MARIA * SEMPER • VIRGO * MA
REGIS * HEN .. ,
STI * ANNO «
ARCHDEACONS.
JOHN. About A.D. 1180.
2618. Sulph. C4.«, from {m|K:rfcct impression, ij X I J in.
[Iv. 7.]
2 K
4l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : the Archdeacon, full-length, holding in the r. h. a
staff, in the I. h. an open book.
SIQlLt . HANNIS ■ DV ENSIS : ARCHI
WILLIAM DB LUDA. A.D. 1284-1290.
2519. [a.d. 1286.] Red: fine, the edge chipped. About
3 X i-J- in. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 50.]
Pointed oval ; the Archdeacon, full-length, holding a book
in the hands. In a niche with gothic canopy and carved sides.
S' WILL'I DE LVOA ARCHID' DVN€LM.
2620. Sulph. cast, from good impression. [D.C, E. 109.]
STEPHEN DE MAULAY." About A.D. 1296.
2621. Sulph. cast, from good impression, ij x l| in.
[Iv. 8.]
Pointed oval ; two canopied niches containing on the 1. a
King, seated, holding a sceptre ; on the r. a Bishop, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In base,
under an arch with carving at the sides, the Archdeacon
kneeling in prayer, to the r.
S' STSPH'I D€ ..AVLAY ARCHID' CLIV€LANDT€.
THOMAS DE OOLDESBURGH. A.B. 1311-1333.
2622. [a.d. 1322.] Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
2 X li in. [Iv. 9.]
Pointed oval : on the 1. the Virgin and Child ; and on the
r. a Bishop under a carved canopy, full-length, lifting up the
r, h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards,
and a head on his breast. In base, under an arch with carving
at the sides, the Archdeacon, half-length, in prayer to the !.
3' THOME ■ oe - eOL" Q ■ ARCHIDIACON ■ DVNOLM .
JOHN
2623. [14th cent.] Sulph. ca.st, from fine impression, i in.
[Iv. 10.]
Within a pointed qiiatrefoil a small cross set upon a cuspcd
cushion pommctte at the end, betw. the emblems of the four
Evangelists.
O DILV6 ■ DELICTA ■ lOH'IS ■ CRVX ■ B'NDICTA.
• S. dc Maulay was Arclidciicon of Cleveland. The seal has been
wrongly attributed to S. Archdeacon of Durham. Ii should follow No. 2387.
ECCLESIASTICAL.— DURHAM.
419
WILLIAM DE WSSTLE. ASout A.D. 1362.
2524. Sulph.cast. 2| x I* in. (Iv, 11.]
Poinictl oviil : ihc Virgin, crowned, holding tlit Child in
the 1. h.. in the r. h. n palni-br-mch, standing in ,1 canopied
niche with tabernacle wnrk at the sidc-t. In base, under a
rtvund-hcadcd arch,cuHpcd. am! carveil at the sides, a shield u{
aims with twisted strap : on a bend three cocks.
k 9 a DNI ■ WILLI ■ DE • WESTLE «o« ARCMIDrAfJl ■
DUNELMIE. '«
ArchdcatoH of Norlhumherland.
WILLIAM TURNER. A.u. 1076-1685.
2525. leaden cast. 2-\ X I J in. [Sla xxxiv, ^.]
Oval: a church with tower embattled and domed, from
the N. In base, an ornamental shield of arms bctw. two jxilm-
branches: a lion rampant butwecn three cruKtcs molinc,
TUKKER.
a : aiOILL -. eVL : TVRNER : AWCJHI ■ OIAC : NORTMVMG.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
2626. Sulph. cant from No. 2535. [D.C, H. ig2.]
TREASURER.
RICHARD P
2527. [A.U. ijroL] Sulph. cast, i X \ in. [Iv. 2&]
Oval : in a carved gothic panel of ei^ht points, our Lord on
the cro^; on the I. an ecclesiastic kneeling before him in
jwaycr.
a O ■ CRVX ' SCA ■ DCI ■ DA ■ RICARDV • REQVICL
RALPH BERTRAM, LL.D., Member of t/u Chapitr
0r Bishop's Court,
2528. [i6th cent] Sutph. cast, from chipped imprcssioru
21x1; in. [Iv. 21.]
I'ointcd oval: the Virgin, crowned, holding the Child,
sealed in a aidopiod nkhe rudely cjirvcd. On the 1. side of
2 K 2
420 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
her head an estoile of six points, on the r, a crescent. In
base, a lily-flower. At the sides, small spots or roundles.
8' RAOV LEGVM DOCTOftlS.
BISHOPS OFSODOR AND MAN.
VLKBX., Bishop of Sodor. A.D. 1275-1303.
2529. [a.d. 1292.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression.
2 X i-f in. [xlvii. 412.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, in a trefoiled niche, full-lenjjth,
with embroidered vestments, lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards.
ft 8' MARCt • DEt • QRACIA ■ 8000ReN • EPISCOPI.
Laiag's MS. Calal., No. 969.
2530. Another. [D.C., E. i^.]
JOHN, Bis/iop of Sodor.
2631. [a.d. 1408.] Red : fragment of the upper part
[Add. ch. 8482.]
Pointed oval : only the head of the Bishop, wearing mitre,
under a richly carved canopy.
Legend wanting.
THOMAS BURTON, Bishop of Man. A.D. 1455-1458.
2532. Plaster cast from matrix. 2i x i^ in. [xxxvi. 173.]
Pointed oval : the Bishop, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards ; in a
finely carved and canopied niche with tabernacle work at the
sides. In base, under a round-headed arch, with carving at
the sides, the Bishop, with pastoral staff, in prayer.
S' : THOME r DEI : QRACIA »** EPISCOPI : MANNENSIS i*
2533. Impres.sion in red sealing wa.x. [.xxxvi. 220.]
2534. Another, [xliii. 182.]
2535. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 6S.]
ECCLESIASTICAL. — SODOR AND MAN. 42I
JOHN CAMPBELL, Postulate Bishop of Sodor,
Commendator of Ardchattan.
2636. [a.d. 1561.] Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression
2-rVin. [xlvii. 413.]
Sl Columba, full-length, with mitre, lifting up the r, h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a bird, in a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides. In base, upon a pastoral staff
and between the initials I. C, a shield of arms: quarterly, 1,4,
gyronny of eight, CAMPBELL ; 2, a lymphad, LORNE ; 3, a
stag's head cabossed, on a chief a buckle, the tongue in fesse,
bctw. two mullets, CaLDER. Scotch work.
3' : lOHAFilS ■ POSTULATI • SODOREN • AC ■ COMEDA
Laing's Stippl. Catal., No. 1105.
Archdeacon of Man.
PATRICK.
2637. [a.d. 1408.] Red : imperfect, and partly defaced.
About I X ^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 8482.]
Oval : a saltire cross betw. four sprigs of foliage.
[MAJQISTRI ■ PATR[ICItJ
Archdeacon of Sodor and the Isles.
BZCEABD LAW80N.
2B3B. [A-D. 1539.] Sulph. cast, from indistinct impres»on
If in. [xlvii. 416.]
A shield of arms : a saltire, on a chief three garbs.
S « ORl RICARDI "I LAWSON.
Laing^ MS. Catal., No. 96.
MONASTIC SEALS.
ABBOTSBURY, Benedictine Abbey ef St. Peter, co. Dorset,
2639> [nth cent] Sulph. cast, from fragmentary impres-
sion, now measuring ijx l^ in, [Ixii. 22.]
One of the fronts of the Abbey church, with porch, side-
towers, and at ba^ an arcade of round-headed arches, '
Legend destroyed.
Walter, Abbat.
2540. [a.D. I3S3-] Sulph. cast, i in. [Ixii. 23.]
In a quatrefoiled panel, St. Catharine, with a wheel ; before
her the abbat kneeling.
CRCT.
ABERCONWAY, or CONWAY, Cistercian Abbey of
St. Mary and A U Saints, co. Carnarvon.
Henry, Abbat.
2541, [15th cent.] Sulph. cast l| in. [D.C., G. 57.]
The Virgin and Child, in a canopied niche witli tabernacle
work at the sides, supported by two angels kneeling. In base
a shield of arms : a chevron octw, three wolves' heads. The
outer hands of the angels rest on the shield.
SIGILLUM ■ HENRICl ■ ABERC . . . Y. ABBAT'.
ABINGDON, Benedictine Abbey of ttu Virgin, co. Berks.
2642. [nth cent,] Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
3x2 in. [Iviii. 47.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated, with crown and nimbus ; in
the r. h. a sceptre flcury, in the 1. h. a ring, the Child on her
knees. In the field on the r., a small cross pommctt^e, betw.
two groups each of three spots.
«S1GILL SANG DONIyE.
MONASTIC, ETC
4*3
ROBKRT. v4WiT/. A.U. 1231.
2543. Sulph. cast 24 X 1^ in. [Iviii- 4S>]
Pointed oval : the abbat on a carved corbel ; In the r. h. a
pastoral stalT, in the I. h. a book. In the lieM on the r. an
cstoile wavy,
» 8IOILL ... I ROeCRTI : 0€l : ORAOtA : ABBATIS : ABBCNOONIS.
William, /IWrt/. a.d. 1371.
2544. Sulph. cast, from in<listinct impression. ^ x | in.
tlix. 72.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross flcury betw. four martlets,
AlMNGDOX AbBEV.
Legend uncertain.
John Sante, D,D., Abbat, Papal Commissary and AmbaS'
saiior from En^and to (he Court of R(^me. A.D. 1469-1495.
2546. Sulph. ca.st. 34 x 2} in. [Iviii. 49]
Pointu-d oval : the Vii^in and Child, in a canopied niche,
betw. St. Peter on the I, and St. Paul on the r., each in a
canopied niche of smaller dimcn.'^tonii. Tabernacle work at
thcsidcs. In base three shields of arms: i, a Truit tree,
leaved and fructed. eradicated ; on the dex.. 2, a lion rampant ;
sin.. 3, a cross pattcc betw. four martlets, Abincdon Abbev.
StOILLa : DNI : JOlHIS : ABBAT1S . ABENDONIE : 8 ■ D : N :
PAPe : COMMtSSARir.
ABINGDON, //<«/>;/<;/ (f St Joint.
2546. Sulph. cast. U m. [Iviu. 5a]
St. John Baptist with nimbus, holding the Agnus Dei, betw.
two trees.
• 8- • DOM- * SCI • lOHlS • ABfDOtE.
Cabled borders.
AOOBNBURY, w OORNBOEY, AhsUh Nunnery,
cs. Hereford.
2547. [13th cent.] Suliili. ca»t, from chipped impresMon.
2 X i| in. [Ixiv. 36,]
Pointed oval : a prioress on a carved corbel ; in the r. h. a
long cross, in the 1. h. a book.
81QILL' : CONVCNTVS -. [DJC -■ CORNCBVRIA ;
4*4
CATALOGUE OF SRAI.S.
AILSHAM, or ELLESHAM. Aiis/itt Priory, of SS. Mary
find iidmuiid. co. Lincoln.
Common Seat, ^itU couuUrwtt/ »/ \V\lua\\ HE Barton,
Prior.
S548. [a.I>. 1295.] Green; fine, but imperfect. About
2-3x2 in. when perfect [Marl. ch. 44 1>. 32.]
0. Pointed o\'al : iho Virgin, cnjwned, and with nimbus
the Child on her knee, in th« r. h. a sceptre deur-de-liz^
* Rl€ DC CLLCSHAM,
B. A smaller pointed OTal oounterseal. About 2x1^ Jn.
when (icrfect. The Viigin sitting in a canopied niche;
crowned, holding the Child. In base the I'rior, half-length to
the 1., in prayer.
S- ■ WILL'I ■ D€ ■ BARTONA PRIOR' ■ D
The letter* N A, of Bartona, conjoined.
a&49. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. of No. 2551. [D.C., E.
i«6^ 187.]
ROUERT, Prior.
&660. [13th cent.] White: a fragment. About ijxfin.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 C. 25.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated, with the Child, in a carved
niche. In base, below a Irefuiled arch, the Prior, half-length
to the r. praying.
S- ROB'TI PCR]IOR[l]S BC
ALBALANDA, Cislercian Abbey, didicaled to the VirffH,
cv. Carmarl/u'H ; iv AlraL,\NDA sometitHes d<i//i-d ]il..\NCA-
1.AKDA, Ahbty ff Pramcnslratcmian Canons, detiicaled lo tht
Virgim, ca, i'lortkumberland,
2&61. ri2th-i 3th cent] Sulph. cast, chipped. 1} x ij-in.
[Ixx. 5-]
Pointed oval : tJic Virgin seated on throne, with crown, the
Child on ther. knee ; in the I.h. a sceptre fleur-dc-lizd. Below,
in a round-arched niche witli folding doors thrown wide open.
an .ibbat or bishop, in the r. h. n book, in the 1. h. a pastoral
.-itaff. In the field on each side, a crescent enclosing a wavy
cstoilc, a quatrefoil. and a trefoil.
p 8' - flBBATIS ■ CT ■ CONVeNT' ■ BCATC ■ MAR' - 0" • ALBAL(ft)'.
MONASTIC, ETC
425
ALCE8TER, or ALBNCE8TER, Bene<U(tme Abbey of the
Virgin and St. John the Baptist, co. Warwick.
2652. \\.M. 1435.] Red: imperfect. About 2} x I^ !(t
when perfect. [Hurl. cli. 44 H. 45.]
Poititfd oval : St John llaptist, patron saint, in carved
niche, pointing with the r. h. to the Aenus Dei held in the 1.
h. : diapered background. In the field a [crescent and] star,
and 00 each side a wavy sprig.
aiQI ALENCESTRIE.
2663. Sulph. cast of No. 2549. [D.C., G. 29.]
ALNWICK, PramonslrateHsiaH Abbey of the Virgin, eo.
Northumberland.
2664. fA.D. 1415.] Rod : very imperfect. About ijx i^ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 20.S37-]
Pointed oval : the Coronation of the Virgin, in a car\'cd
niche of late style. In base, under an arch, a staff [lield by a
kneeling abbat, now broken off.]
LCNSIS DIOC€8l
William, Abbat.
&BB&. [About A.D. 1269, cf Harl. ch.44 A. 4.] Sulph. cast,
from imperfect impression, ijx li in. [Ixx. 2.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat full-length, in the r. h. a book, in
titc L b. a pastoral staff.
• SIOILLVM • WtLt-CLMI ■ t> - ABBATlS ■ DE - ALNCWIC.
ALVINOHAM, Gilbertine Priory of St. Mary, eo. Linojln.
2666. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
l\ X i; in, (Ixvi. 80.]
I'ointcd oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated on a carved
ihronc with ornamental corbel ; the Child on the L knee.
* 9' SANTe MARl4 D6 ALVINQHAM A[0 CAVS1A8
Cf. Dugdalc, AfoH. Angt., vol. vi., p. 958.
AME8BURY, Btmdicttne AUnasiery of St. hfary, ca. Wilts.
Isabella ov Lancastf.r, ^h </««. of Henry Planta^Het,
Earl of Lancaster, Prioress.
2667. [A.U 1 202.] Sulph. cast, from an imperfect imprc»-
sion. (Ixxiii. 43.] ^
426 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : the Prioress, standing in a carved niche, a
sceptre in the 1. h. ; on the tracery at each side a shield of
arms : l, Quarterly, i, 4, France (Ancient), 2, 3, England ;
r., per pale, dex. Plantagenet, sin., Barry of fourteen, an orlc
of martlets, Chaworth.
Legend wanting.
CC Sandford, Gcneal. HisL, p. 1 10.
AHaLESET, Austin Priory of SS. Mary and NuJwlas,
a>. Cambridge.
Robert, Pricr.
2668. [14th cent] Sulph. cast, from indistinct impression.
1X4- in. [Ix. I.]
Oval : in a pointed quatrefoil the Virgin, half-length, holding
the Child. On each side half-length figures of the Four
Evangelists, each holding a scroll. In base, under an arch,
the bust of an ecclesiastic to the 1.
8' ROBCRTt oe
ANKEKWTKB, Bettedictim Priory of St. Mary Magdalene,
CO. Buckingham,
2669. [a.d. 1194.] Mottled green: edge chipped. 2 in.
[L.F.C.,x.7.]
The Priory churcli, with half-timbered walls, round-headed
doonvay, thatched and crested roof, bcll-turrct topped with a
cross, and at each gable end a cross.
« SIQILL' ECCL'E SCe MCAIRIG MAG Oe ANK'WIC.
The letters N K, in AniSuvic, are conjoined.
Recordt of Ditekinghainshire, 1876.
APPLEBY, Priory of White Friars, co. Westmoreland.
2560. [After A.D. 1281.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression.
iJX i-„t in. [ixxiii. 40.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, with crown, seated on a throne
under a trefoiled canopy, supported on slender columns ; the
Child on the 1. knee. Above his head a star of five points.
In base, under a carved, round-headed arch, the Prior, half-
length, in prayer, to the 1. Background at the sides diapered
lozcngy.
■ s- ■ PR1ORIS ■ oe ■ APPILBY.
-MONA&TIC, £TC.
427
APPLETON, or NUN-APPLBTON, Cistereian Priory of
as. Mary and Jehn (ke Ilvangelist, co. Yerk,
2661. [A.IX |2;2.] Green: chipped 2^X1:^ in. [HbH.
ch. 44^\. 5.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, fuU-lcngtS ; in ihc r. h. a
long cross, in the I. h. a b(X)k.
« SIOILLV ■ SANCTE - MARIC • SANCTI lOHANNIS . O
.... ELT.-
The letters T. E., in SancU, are conjoined.
2S63. [13th cent.} TXirk green : edge injured. [Harl. ch.
44 H. 2.]
• SIOILLV 'SANCTE - MAfilC ■ SANCTI lOH NIS O APCLT'.
ARTHIHOTON, Priory, co. York.
2568, Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression, i) in. when
pcrfccL [Ixxiv. 10.]
The VirRiii, fuIl-Icngth, with crown, turned to the r. ; in the
r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
« SIQILLV
(Very doubtful.)
SCE MARI£ D N.
ARUMDBL, College or Almshouse 0/ the Hoty Trinity,
CO. Sussex.
First Seat.
2664. [hte t4th or 15th cent] Sulph. ca.st, from impression
injurcil by prcs-surc. 2| x ij in. [Ixxii. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity, in a canopied niche with
tabcrnaelo work at the M<\ci. In base, a stUelcl of arms:
iiwirterly, l, 4, quarterly, uncertain ; 2, 3, chcquy. for KlCHARU
riTZ-Al.AN, Earl of Arundel, founder, A.I). 138O.
-■ %■ ■ COMUNE -• COLLEQII " SANCTE •* TRINITATI5 ■■
ARUNDELLIE ••
Cr. Dugdalc, AffH, AHgi., roL vi., p^ 736.
Second Seal.
2965. [ 1 5lh cent] Sulph. cast 1 J In. (Ixxii. 7$.]
The Trinity in a canopied niche, with tabernacle work at side».
8IOILLU ■ t>OM- ■ eUEMOSINAB ■ SCE ■ +NITAT- ARUOELL'.
428 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ASHBY CANONS, Austin Priory of tits Virgin, co. North.
2666. [I2th cent.] Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
2|x li in. [Ixix. 63.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^n, seated on a throne, with nimbus,
the Child in her lap ; in her r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-lize.
» 8IQILLVM ■ SANETC i^) ■ MARIE ■ DC CSSCBI :
Later Seal.
* 2667. [14th cent] Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression.
z^Xif'in. [Ixix. 64.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^n, seated on a carved throne witH
tall flnial standards, with crown ; the Child on her 1. knee.
Background diapered lozengy. In base some uncertain
letters.
Bl - CANONICORVM.
Dugdale, Mon. Amgl., voL vi., p. 442.
Seal oft/ie Prior ad Causas.
2668. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression.
About i-i X i-J in. when perfect. [Ixix. 6$.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin crowned, the Child on the I. arm,
standing on a shield of arms : barry, imperfect. On the r, the
Prior kneeling with hands uplifted in prayer ; on the 1. a tree.
In the field above, on the r. a crescent and an estoiie of ."iix
points ; the corresponding objects on the I. wanting. All
within a cusped border of tracery.
ORIS • DC ■ AS CORVM ■ AD
The letters A D. of ad, conjoined.
ASHRIDOE, Augustine College of Bmtskommes, co.
Btickingham.
2669. [14th cent.] Sulph, cast, from imperfect impression.
About 2 XI-;-. [lix.7S.]
Pointed oval: on an altar with large cover, the Agnus Dei.
In base a lion rampant, in allusion to the arms of the founder,
Edmund son of Richard Earl of Cornwall, A.D. 1283.
. . COMVN VIR
MONASTIC, ETC.
439
ATHELKEY, Hetteiiietitie AMfy. lieMeafed to SS. Saviour,
Peler, Paul, and Alheiwme, co' Somerset.
First Seal.
2570. f I ith ccnt.1 Sulph. cast, from imperfect impre-ision,
showing; marks of tnc ornamental handle chased w!th con-
^-cntional foliage. 3 X l( in. [Ixxi. 44.]
The Abbey church from the S., with western porch, and
tower, central tower. low-roofcd chancel, round-headed win-
dows in nave, and lowers with pent-roof topped with a ball.
« SIQILLVM ■ S€l • XA HEUNQ E :•
Second Seal.
2671. ftsth ccntj Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 7\ In.
llxxi. 4''>.J
The tliree princiiKil iwtron saints of the Abbey in three
heavily canopied niches. Our Lord, with r.adiaiit nimbus, lift-
ing up tlic r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. an orb topi>ed with
a long cross and banner flag. On the I., St Peter, with tiar-i,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction ; in the I. h. a patriarch.il
cro^ and two keys. On the r, St. Paul, with nimbus ; in the
r. h. a sword, in the I. h. a book. On the tabernacle work
outMde the niches two sluclds of arms : 1^ a cow's horn
trumpet betw. tlircc crowns, AtiiELKEV AtiBKY ; r, quarterly,
I, 4, three crowns in pale, 2, 3, a cross furmy throughout,
Atjielney Abiiky.
sigillum -. comune : abbatis : et : conuentu3 i de :
athelney.
Dugdale, Man. Atigl., vnl. ii., p. 404 ; ihe amioriitl bcaringi, ib., pL 403.
Benedict, Abbat. a.d. 1159.
2672. Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 2| X l] in.
[Ixxi. 4S]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a carved corbel, in
the r. h. a pastoral .staff curved outwards, in the I. h. a book.
« SIOILUVM : eeNCOICTI I ABBATIS : ^THCLINQIC.
ATTLEBOROUOH, Collegiate Church or Cliantry. dedicated
to tlie Exallatimi 0/ the Holy Crots, a>. Norfolk,
2573. [Early isth cent.]
prcssion. ij in. [Ixix. 5.]
Sulph. cast, from chipped im-
430 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
! Our Lord on the cross. Field hatched.
I
• »i 3IGILLU CATAR' n^ SCE >.. CRUCI3 ». tN *.
i , ATTELBURQH"*
! Diigdale, Man. Angl., vol. vi., p. 1400 ; Blomclield, Nor/., vol i.,
' p. 364.
, AXHOLM, near EPPWORTH, Carthusian Priory of the
\ Visitation of the Virgin, called also " Les Prioiirs of the
J Wode," CO. LiMcoln.
I
t 2674. [A.D. 1450.] Red. About 2^ x li in. [Add. ch.
I 20,6 1 2.]
j Pointed oval : the Salutation of the Vii^in, in a niche with
I carved canopy, and tabernacle work at sides, on which are
J two shields of arms of the founder : a lion rampant, Thomas
Mowbray, Earl of Nottingham, afterwards Duke of Norfolk,
A.D. 1395. In base, under an arch, a shield of arms: ENGLAND,
with a label of three points,
8 : COE : DOMU8 : UISITACOIS : BE : MARIE : VGTS : ORti CART'.
2576. Sulph. cast [Ixvi. 96.]
ATIiESBTJRT, Gr^ Friars, co. Buckingham.
3676. [After A.D. 1387.] Sulph. cast, from imperfect im-
pression, i^ X 1 in. [lix, jG.]
Pointed oval: beneath a tree St. Francis on the r,, lifting
up the r. h. ; in the I. h. a pastoral staff; before him, on the
L, a friar kneeling.
COMUNITATIS : FRA UM AYLESBURIE.
AYLESFORD, Carviclite Priory, co. Kent.
2577. [15th cent] Sulph. cast 2J x i^ in. [D.C., G. 48.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated in a canopied
niche with tabernacle work at sides. The Child in the r. h,, in
the 1. h. a sceptre ficur-de-lize. In base, a shield of arms-of
the founder: three bars, Richard, Lord GRiiV of Codnor,
A.D. 1240.
■ SIGILLU : ^ORATUS : OFFICII : : ALYSFORDIE :■
BANBURY, Leper Hospital of St, Joh». to. Oxoh.
2678. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast, from imperfect impression.
2; X i| iti. [Ixx. 66.]
Pointed oval : a patriarchal cross, fitchtk^
» StGILLV TAL IOH'18 DE BANNEB-.
BARDNE Y, Benedictitu Abbey of SS. Peter, Paul, and
Os^'ald. CO. LintolH.
First Seal.
tJ^Meoantersea/o/ Peter DE Kkktoh, A ibat.
3579. [a.Ii. l266-t28a] Green: concave; fine, the edge
ImpericcL l| in. The obv. is evidently of earlier art than
the rev., and may be of the date of the foundation, A.D. lo36-
1089. [Harl. ch. 44 A. 7. and 53 D. 5a]
p. The r^lron, St. Oswald, crowned, seated on a throne,
the aides of which terminate with small stars, and the feet
with animals' claws: feet on a rectantjular footboard ; in tlic
r. h. a sceptre flcur-dc-lizi, in the 1. h, a small cross.
* SIOILLVU • SANCTI - OSWALD ■ RCQIS • BA At :
The C in Saneti is of square form ; tlie 1 of Ostvaldi is en-
closed in the body of the D.
It. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. ij X I| in. A
section of the Abbey church with three arched niches, in the
■centre, the Virgin, seated, holdinjj the Child ; on the I., St.
Peter, full-lenglh, with keys and book ; on the r.. St. Oswald,
crowned. fuU-lcngtli. In base, under a trefoiled arch, the
Abbat, half-length to the r, praying.
* sccRervM . petri ■ abbatis ■ dc ■ barocnai.
2580. Sulph. casts of c^'. and rev. [D.C, E. 1S3.IS4-]
Dugdalc, AfoH. ANgt., vol. i, p. 637, and pi. viJi.
(f/Mfc«w/»-j(w/(/ Matthew, Ahbat.
3581. r.VD. 1217-1233.] Green: fragmentary. [Karl. ch.
45 A. 52.]
0. As before ; only centre left.
B. Small oval countcrscal. Impression of an ancient oval
gem, slightly convex. Ftill-length figure of a deity, on an
ottrade. Very imperfect.
Leoe ■ L€CTA
The legend when complete probably read thus: ■Tccta
ICKC, Iccta tcgc."
432
CATALOCUB OK SEALS.
Second Sea J.
2582. [A.D. 1347.] Light brown: fine. 3 x J| in. [Hart
ch. 44 A. 8.)
0. Pointed oval: the Patron, St. Oswald, crowned, seated
on a carved throne under a trcfoiled arch, pinnacled and
crockctcd with nichc<t of four storeys at the sides ; in the
r. h. a sceptre fleur-dc-lizi* ; background diapered lozcnRy,
with a small pierced cinqucfoil in each space. In base, under
a carved round-headed arch, with trefoiJed panels in the
.spandrils, a shield of arms: a cross patt^c betw, four lions
rampant, Bardnky AobkV.
8' 8ANCTI : 08WALDI : QLORtOSI : REQIS : £T : MARTIIRISI :
DC : aARDCNEYA.
It. St. Paul, fulMcn^h with sword and book, on the I., and
St. Peter, full-length with key and book, on the r. under two
trefoilcd canopies, pinn.^cled and crockcted, supported on
slender columns, background of fine diaper-work, lorcngy,
with a small star or cross in each space. In base, under a
carved round-headed arch, with arcading at the sidcs^ the
Abbat, half-length to the I., with pa-storal staflT, praying, bctw.
the initi,^! letters R. G., which probably refer to Richard de
Ciynatbui^h, Abb.^l, A.D. 1318-1342, in whose lime the
matrix was apparently made. In the field above, on the I.,
a crescent, and on the r. an estoile ; at each side a wavy sprig
with trefoil leaves and roses.
8' COMVNe : ABBAT1S : ET : Ci5V£NTV8 : MON : AP'LOBVM :
PCTRI : CT : PAULI :
2583. Sulph. casts of e^. and rw. of Na 2582. [D.C., F.
29,30.]
Dugdale, A/on. Angl. vol. {., p. 6j8 ; and pL viU.
Seal ad Camas.
2584. [A.n. 1492.] Light yellow : chipped. About 3X2in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 44 A. 10.]
Pointed oval; undcrnpointed arch, pinnacled and crocl;eted,
supported on slender columns, the Patron, Sl Osw.ild, with
crown and sceptre, full-length, turned slightly to the r. In
the field on the 1. the keys of St Peter ; on the r. the su'ord
of St Paul.
8' AB8Ar 6T C6V€N RDeN€YA AD CAVSA8.
DupUIc, Moti. Angl; vol. i., p. 6:8 ; pi. viii.
2585. Sulph. cast. p.C, G. 7J.\
MONASTIC ETC
433
John dI': Havntonh, Ahbaf. A.U 1385-1404.
2686. Sulph. cast. 2^ X ■; tn. [Ixvt. St.]
rointcd oval : the Abbat, full-length, in a finely carved and
canopied niche with tabc-maclc work at sides ; m the r. h. a
book, in the 1. h. a pastoral stafT. On the carving at the sides
two .shields of arms : I. a cross florj- betw. four lions rampant,
Uakunv-V AiiBKY ; r, cmsily, a lion rampant debruiscd by a
bend, Havntone (?).
S' IOHANNI8 : DE : HAYNTONE : A8BAT18 ; DE : BARDENAY »>.
William de Martone. Abbat. A.a 1507-1534-
2687. Sulph. cast from injurixl imprcwiion. [Ixvi. 82.]
Pointed oval: an adaptation of No. 2586. with the bearings
of llie shield on the I. altered to a chevron bctw. three
annulets. MARTONEor MARTIN.
StOILLD : WILLELMI : DE : MARTONE : ABBATIS ; OE i
BARDENAY M
BARKIHO, Benedicliite AWny of St. Mary and
St. Ethtlburga, co. Essex.
2S8B. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 3x2 in. when perfect. [Ixii. 97.]
Pointed oval ; a scries of three cu-sped arches supjwrted on
four slender pillars, containing St. Krkcnwald, with pa.<itoral
staff and book, bctw. tu-o abbesses, SS. Ethelburga and Ilildc-
litha (?), each with a pastoral staff. Over the head of the
abbess, on the 1. an inverted crescent, on the r. an estoile.
Above the arcade, the Virfjin seated, holding the Child, and
In the r. h. a scejitre fteur-de-iiz^ ; bctw. St. Peter with keys
on the ]., and St. Paul with sword held by the blade on the r.,
half-Icngth. At the sides two candlesticks with tall candles.
In base, under a round-headed arch with carving at the sides,
the abbess, to the r., in prayer, with pastoral stafT.
. .. . VA. . . RKIKQ
. CVENT [PJROT€OAT ISfTVM.l
LysoM. £m'(iviu ef London, vol. iv., p. 70 ; Dugdatc, Afon. Angt., vol. 1,,
pi. v., fig. S.
A CoHttierseai.
2689. fljth cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression,
Ijl X ly, m. llxii. 98.]
2 F
434 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : an Abbess, standing, on a footboard ; in
tb? r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I. h. a book.
Legend very indistinct.
«< GRACIA DEI SVM ID QVOD SVM. IP)
—1 Cor. XV. la
Sea/ ad Causas.
2690. [a.d. 1488.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
ij X i| in. [Ixii. loa]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated on a bench, with the Child.
In base, under a trcfoiled arch, the Abbess, half-length to the
1„ in prayer. Matrix of the 1 3th cent
* S' ABBATISS6 €T SVENT' D' BERKINQ AD CAS.
The B B and A T of abbatisse are monograms,
Matildis, Abbess.
2691. [Early 13th cent.] Light brown: fine but imperfect
impression. About zj x 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch.
IS-5S4-]
0. Feinted oval : the Abbess full-length ; in the r. h. a
pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book.
DIS' DEI ■ QRACI
R. An oval countcrscal. ij X i in. Impression of an
oval gem of the early Christian period. St. Geoi^c on a
horse to the 1., attacking the Dragon with a long spear.
* SIGILLVM ■ SeCRETI.
BABHAM, or BERHAM, Priory of St. Cross, near Litilm,
CO. Cambridge.
2692. [Late 14th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect im-
pression. 2x1^ in. [Ix. 2.]
Pointed oval : in a canopied niche with tabernacle work at
sides, .in indistinct saint full-length. In a niche in the canopy
the Virgin, half-length, with the Child.
P MAR T : AD LOM £T . . . .
Prior s Seal.
2593. [14th cent] Red sealing-wax impression from the
matrix, i^ x ; in. [xxxv, 61.]
UONASTIC, KTC
435
Pmnted o\-al : St. Margaret trnmpling 011 the Dragon, ;ind
Bicrcing its head with a long cros.s held m the r. h. The
dragon's feet on a dia)>enMl cu.'vhion. On the I., a prior,
kneeling to the r,, in prayer. Over his head a cross,
8' PRIORIS SC€ CRVCIS OE QCRHAVM.
Beaded borders.
Drawn in Add. MS. jSji, f ja
BARXJN08, '"' OXSNEY, PremonstratettsiaH Abbey 0/
St. Mary, fft Lincoln.
With couftterseal of the Abbat.
3594. [aj>. 1310.] Dark green: fine; the lower part
chipped. 2^ X 14 in. [Had. ch. 44 H. 16.]
p. Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated on an ele-
gantly carved throne under a canopy in form of a church,
with Ircfoilcd arch supported on four slender columns, and
holding the Child. In the field on the 1. a crescent, on the r.
an cstoilc. In base, under a (Minted arch mth carved foliage
at «id«s. an ox's head to the r, in allusion to the second name
of the Abbey.
S' CONVeNTVS : B€AT RIC : DE : BARLtNQ€8.
It. A smaller pointed oval counterseal, 2 x ij in. The
Abbat, full-length, on a car\'cd corbel under a pointed arch,
pinnacled and crocketcd, supported on slender column.^ ; in
the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book.
8IQILLVM 1 ABBAT[IS -A D€ : BARLINQE »>
2B9B. Sulph, cast from obv. of No. 2594. [D.C., F. 4.]
2596. Sulpii. cast fmm rev. of Nci 2594. [D.C., F. 94.]
With counterseal of Thomas he Marvkg. Af>l>al.
2597. (A.n. i'i2^.] Dark grocn : originally tine, now im>
jwrfcct on I. h. side. [Uarl. ch. 44 A. 11.]
(). S' . CONVENTVS : BGA €
R. Small oval signet. 1 x } in. In a carved bordcrof eight
cuspti, Our Lord on the Cros^, with tlie letters T ■ H • o -M ' c
in the field.
« IHESV ' FILI ' DCI MI3€R£Re ■ MCI.
2696. Sulph. cast of Ihc /«'. of No. 2597 (D-C^ F. icA]
2 F 2
436
CATAL<}CUE OF SEALS.
IVi/A second ceunterstal of the A hbats.
2599. tA.n. 1403.] Red : fine. [Harl. ch. 44 A. 12.]
0. a- : C0NV£NTV8 : BEAT€ : MARIE : OE ; BARLINGES.
K. A smnllcr pointed oval countcrscal. 2j X Ij in. The
Virgin, crowned, seated in a canopied niche, in the r. h. a
sceptre, on her 1. knee the Child standing up. In a small
niche in the canopy the Almighty, Mated, lifting up the
hands. In a carved niche on the 1. St. John Baptist, full-
length, in the I. h. the Agnus Dei ; on the r, in a similar
niche, St John the Kvangclist, in the r. h. a chalice, and in
the 1, h. a palm-branch. In base, in a niche with round-
headed arch, the Abbat, with pastoral stafT, head slightly
turned to r., kneeling, in prayer, bctw. two shields of arnns :
1. three cinqucfoiLs ; r. an cstoilc of sixteen points.
S' ABBATtS t ECCL-IE ; BEATE : MARIE : DE BARUNGlB :«■
2600. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. of Na 2500. [D-C,
F.5.6.3
Second Seal.
2601. fA.D. 141 s] Green : fragments. About 2} x ij in.
when pcrfccL [Harl. ch. 44 A. 13,]
PointctI oval : figure of a saint destroyed, in a canopied
niche. In base, in a niche with carved round-headed arcfa,
a figure, perhaps of the Abbat, destroyed.
NVETV8
AKARIUS, Abbat. A.D, 1203-1223.
2602. Light brown, varnished, ij x t^ in. [HarL ch. 45
A.4-J
Pointed oval : an ox passant guardant issuing from the I.,
in front of it a long cross. In allusion to the name of the
Abbey.
Legend defaced.
Seal of tite AbbeU.
2603. [ad. 13TO.] Dark green, mottled : very fine. [HarL
ch. 52 H. 13 ] Same as the countcrscal of No, 2594.
2604. Sulph. cast of No. 2603. [D.C.. F. 95.]
BAENSTAPLB, Ouniac Priory 0/ St. Mary MagdaUtte,
CO. Devon.
2605. lijth cent] Sulph. cast. 2i x Tj in. [Ixi. 57.]
Pointed oval: St. Miry Magdalene, the patron saint, full-
UUNASTIC, etc;. 437
kitgUi, in a canopied niche with tabernacle work at sides, and
holding indistinct objects. In ba^, under a trcfoiled arch,
the Prior, full-face, in prayer.
SIOILLVM - ^ORATUS [MARJIE - MAGOAL'E • DE :
BARHESTAP . . .
BARNWELL, Austin Priory of SS. Giles and Andrew,
CO. Cambridge.
2606. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfcct impression.
About 2j X ij in. [Ix. 3.]
Oval : St. Giles, piitron Saint, full-length, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction. In the field on each side a wavy sprig.
. . QILLV 3ANCT tCOIDIII ■ Ot€1 • BCRNCWCL
William Devonshire }, Prior.
2607. [tjth cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression,
li X I in. [Ix. 4.]
I'ointcd oval : the Prior, on a corbel, a book in his hand.<i
SeCRCTVM - WILLI - PRIORIS ■ D€ ■ B'NAW . ,
Ttw letters N A in the last word are conjoined.
BASINOWERK, Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary. co. Flint.
2608. [a-U. 1465,] Bronzc-grccn ; fine, chipped at the
ui^wrpart li in. [Add, ch. 8527.]
The Virgin, crowned, seated in a canopied niche, the Child
on the 1. arm ; with a smaller niche on the 1., containing i\n
Abbat kneeling in adoration. On the r. in the corresponding
niche the initials 11 w with a pastoral staff over the latter
letter.
C« SIQILLUlM ■ CONVENTUS • DE • BAfiVNGWERKE.
BATH ABBEY.
Sec Ecclesiastical Seals. Nos. 1437-1443,
TnoUAS, Prior.
S609. \k.\x 1226.] Sulph. cast. [Ixxi. 82,]
Cf. No. 1439.
4i8
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BATTLE, BenedictiM Abbey of Hofy Trinity, St. Mary
and St. Martin, tv. SujJ£x.
First Seal.
With amttterseal of Abbat OUO.
2610. [a.d. 1175-1179,] Light green, v»mislied brown:
the surface flaked off in t>arts and the edge wanting. About
3i in. when perfect. (L_F.C., viL 4.)
t>. The Abbey Church from the N., with ccntxal tower,
chapck and arcaded walls, the details of the roof, and ,irches
of the nave bcinR clearly shown. Under the central arch, the
Abbat, seated, liftin(; up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a
pastoral stafT. In h-Ase an arcade.
Legend dcittroycd.
It. A smaller pointed oval countcrseal, 2;xii in. The
Abbat un a corbel, ia tlic r. h. a pastoral atalT, in tlie t. h. a
book.
t StOILLVM ODONI3 GffA ■ OEr - ABBATIS ■ 8CI • MARTINI •
DC ' BCLLO.
Seeofid Seal.
2611. [About A.D. 1212.I Li^ht bro»-n : Tair, cracked and
injured in places, aj in. [L,F.C., xxviL 6.]
The Abbey Church, [with central tower], four side towcn^
western doorway, and arcadod clerestories. On each of the
two highest turrets, a flag.
ISJIQILUVM : C0NV€NTIV3 : SANCTll -. MARTINI ; D€ BGLILOJ
Cf. Dugdaie, AUh. Aigl., vol. iii., p. 238.
With coHHttrsml of Richard, Abbat.
2612. \hX>. 1223.] Light brown : only central part
[L.F.C.. xxvii. 2.]
t>, Ai in No. 261 1.
Legend destroyed.
B. A small pointed oval countersCal. 2|xii in. The
Abbat, full-length, on a corbel, in the r. h. a pastoral staff, ia
tlie L h. a book.
RAA
. SCI MARTINI ' 06 - 6CLLO.
2613. [About -\ f). 1218-1235,] Green; very imperfect,
originally fine and sharp. [Add. ch. ZQfyjt.\
MONASTIC, ETC. 439
0. Centre only.
Legend destroyed.
B. As before.
RTINI : D€ ■ B6L
iVitfe counterseal of Ralph de COVENTRY, A bhat.
2614. [a.d. 1244.] Brown: indistinct, very fragmentary.
[Eg. ch. 375.]
0. As before.
H. A small pointed oval counterseal. About 21X1) in.
when perfect. The Abbat, on a corbel, in the r. h. a pastoral
staff, in the 1. h. a book.
M - R
With counterseal of REGINALD, A bbat.
2615. [A.D. 1265.] Red: fine, but fragmentary. [L.F.C.,
xxiii. 16.]
0, As before.
H. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. About 2^ X l J- in.
when perfect. The Abbat, on a corbel, in the r. h. a pastoral
staff, in the 1, h. a book. The background diapered lozengy
with a reticulated pattern.
lA : ABB
2616. Sulph. cast from fine impression, slightly chipped.
[Ixxii. ;6.]
Walter de Lucy, Abbat.
2617. [a. d. 1139-1171.] Reddish-white: much injured.
2}xijin. [L.F.C., x.x:i. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, seated on a chair-like throne, in
the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book.
ILLV .... set MAR BELLO.
2618. Sulph. cast. [Ixxii. 77.]
See Richard, No. 2612.
See Ralph de Coventry, No. 2614.
See Reginald, No. 2615.
440
CATALOGUE OF SEAL.S.
BEAUCHIEF, near NorUm, PreiHonstrateHsian Abbey ef
St. Thomas tht A rchbiskop, co. Derby.
3619. [a.d. 1277.] Coloured cast fiom fine impression,
chi[ip«! on the r, side and cracked, in possession of F. J. S
Foljambe. Ksq. ij X 1} in. [Ixxiv. 9.)
I'ointcd ova! : Becket's Martyrdom, treated in somewhat
unconventional manner. In base, the Abbat, with pastoral
fttalT, half-length to the r.
» 8' - ECLC I THOM . . . MARTIRI8 • IT • BCAVCHCF.
Du dale. .V-Mi AMgl., vol. vi., p. 883.
A66a/s Sea/.
2620. (A.D. 128a] Bronzc-grccn : (Jiippcd at the points.
tixj in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 2.]
I'ointcd oval : a right hand and vested arm, issuing from
the r. h. side, and holding a pastoral staff* in pale. In the field
a crescent and five estoiles of six points.
ABBATI8 : DC : SELtO : CAPITE
BEAULIBO, i>r BEWLEY, CuUra'm Priory 0/ St. Mary,
ti>. SoHlAamptoH,
S63L [isih cent] Sulph. cast 2} in. [Ixiii. 81.]
The Virgin, crowned, seated in n canopied niche, the Child
on the I. knee. On cither side, in a sm.tllcr canopied ntchc,
five monks, kncelinn in adoration. In base, under a round-
headed arcli.a shield of arms: a crown,cnfilcd with a pastoral
staff. On the masonry of the arch, I. a flcur-dc-lis of l-RANCE ;
r. a lion of England.
SIOiLLUM t COMMUNE 1 MONASTERII I BELLI > LOCI t REQI8 I
AS&at's Seal.
2622. [13th cert] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2| X i| in. when perfect, [Ixiii. Sz.]
Pointed oval : The Abbat. on a carved corbel, with partly
embroidered vcstmentis in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the L h.
A book.
• e ts.
MONASTIC, ETC.
441
BEAUVALE, .-r BELLA VALLI8, Cirl/ittsian Priory of
Holy Trinity, in Greasley Park, co. Nottingham.
2623. fl3th cent] Sulph. citst ffx>m chipped impres&ion.
2; X \\ in. Ilxx.33.]
Our Lord, seated in a cano[»ed nichr. with cnicirorm
nimbu^ lifting up tlie r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. ;m orb
tojiijcd with A long cross. In base, under .i round-headed
arch, with carving, a monk knecHng in prayer to the r.
19] I C0MVN6 : DOMVS : B€L.L€ ; VALL* : ORO' ; CAR ....
Dngdale, Mot. /ti^t., vol. vi., p. 13.
Thomas Methelev, Prior.
2624. [ajx 1468.] Dark green : fragmentary,
vii. 15.]
Pointed o\-al : The Trinity in a canopied niche.
ceOTS m
[Wo!, ch.
BEC, Hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr, in BilHugford,
CO. Norfolk,
2625. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2; X 1^ in. [Ixix. 6.)
Pointed oval : The Virgin seated in a canopied niche, with
crown, the Child on the 1. knee. On the tabernacle work at
each side a shield of arms : a cros.i moltnc within a bordure
charged with some indistinct bearings, Bec, for William de IJtc,
founder, temp. Hen. III. In base, under a pointed arch,
car\-cd, a biahop with mitre and pastoral stafi", kneeling in
Srayer to the ). The legend indicates that this is Thomas
ck. Bishop of Lincoln, a.d. 1342-1347.
SALVA PR€C£ PtA THOMAM B€C VIRIQO MARIAI.
John Franklin, J/d^/wf
8626. [14th cent.] Sulph. casL 1 xj in. [Ixix. 7.]
Oval : a compound design of four human faces in profile,
i^tunding on two cAglc's feet, within a gothic qualrefoil.
In place of a legend a carved border dancctt6c.
442
CATAUIGUB OF SEALS.
BEDFORD, Hospitat of St. Jvhn Baptist, co. Bedford.
3637. [i6th'!7th cent.] Sulph. cast froin brass matrix in
tlic o/flcc of the Town Clerk. 2j x 2 in. [IviiL 2^}
Oval : St. John H.iptist, standing on ii mount replenished
with Dowers ; in both hands a. long scroll inscdbed : —
.8IGILLVM ' HOSPrTALie - SANCT) -lOHANNId - BAPTIST/E - DE -
BEDFORD-
• SIOILLVM, etc.. as above DE ■ BEDi
Carved border.
BEIOHAM, or BATRAM, PrtmomtraleasiaH Abbey of
St. Mary, i» Laitibfrhurst. co. Sussex.
Reginai.i>, Abbat.
3628. [a.d, 1344.] Pale red: fine, chipped at the lower
point. i-;xj in. [Kg. ch. 375].
Pointed oval : the Abbat on a corbel ; in the r. h. a pastoral
staflT. in the 1. ti. a book.
* SIQNV ; REOIN' : AB DE BSQEHAM.
John Cmeteham, Abbat.
2629. [a.d. 1424.] Red : fragments. About 3j X t j in.
when jicrfect. [Harl. ch. 76 G. 44.]
Point<.-d oval ; the Abbtil, standing in a canopied niche; in
the I. h. a pastoral stafT, curved outwards.
Legcn<l destroyed.
2630. [A.l>. 142&] Red : fragments. [Harl. ch. 75 F. 37.]
Same as No. 2629. but showing part* there wanting. In a
smaller canopied niche on each side, an angel, tn base, a
shield of anns : in chief a lion passant, in ba.se a |)astoral Aaff,
on the sinister side two lozenges 111 pale.
\J • roflts M J*"
2681. [A.D. 1427.1 Red: fragments. [Harl. ch. 75 F. 38.]
BERDEN, Austin Canons' Priory of St. John the Evangelist,
fo. Essex.
3632. [i 5th cent] Sulph. cast. 2 x if in. [I.xil 9S.J
Pointed oval ; St J<ihn the Kvangelist, with nimbus, in a
canopic^d niche with tabernacle work at sides, holding in the
UONASTlCr BTC.
44J
I, h. a chalice from which a serpent \s tftsuing, and pointing to
it with tlic r. h.
81GILLUM : COMUNE : DOMUS ; (SCl -.i lOHANNIS : EVANQE-
U8TE : DE : BEROEN.
John Whaplode (?). Prior of Berdenn. A.D. 1429.
2633. Sulph. cast. 2i- x \-h in. ['tii. 96.]
Pointed oval: St. John the Evangelist, with nimbus and
palm-bntnch, in a canopied niche with tabcmacio work at sides,
. IN PRINCIPIO ERATT VERBUM. .8'. I0HI8 P'ORIS PE BEROENN.
BERMONDSEY, Cluniae Abbey 0/ St. Saviour, co. Surrey.
Third Seal*
2634. [iV.D. IJS'^-] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2\ in. llxxii. 56, s;-]
(>. On a mount Our I-ord transfigured, with cruciform
nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a book,
betw. Moses on the I. and Klias on the r. In the foreground,
half-length fijiurcs of SS. I'ctcr, James and John, each with
nimbus. Behind Our Lord two staves or wands in satlirc ; in
tlie field on tJic L an cstoile wavy, on the r. a crescent.
« stotLL' 1 ecLCL'nc : 8C1 : 8ALVATOR18 ' oe \
0ERMVNDeseV€.
H. A small countcrscal. l-i in. Our Lord, half-length,
with cruciform nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
Uic I. h. an orb top[)ed with a cross.
• CQO • SVM : VIA = V€RITAa : €7 ; VITA a
—ytth. xw. &
Wnicinson, lj>ndina Htuslrata, vol. ti., pt. I., |^ 6; Uugdalc, Men.
.fi*/?/., vol. v., jj. 95.
Fourth Seal.
2635. [A.D. 1439.] Red : fine, very imperfect. Atkmt
2|x I i in, when ircrfcct [Harl. ch.44 A. !&]
0. Pointed oval : Our Lord, .seated. h.ilf-dra[>cd, wearing
nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a mound
surmounted with a cross. The licid scmd of estoilcs. Fine
IJlh century art.
Legend wanting.
H. The Virgin, fulMcngth. in a glory surrounded by a
vesical frame of clouds, lifting up the hamb, on the r. a crescent.
Ditt^ale, MoH. Amgl., voL v., pL 9$.
* Fui tir>t «nd h»:oiu1 sciU gee \ViIktn5vn. Londina tUuUrala, voL ii ;
Uafjdale, Mon. Ah^L, vol v., p. 95.
444
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BEVERLEY, Collegiatt Chunk of Sl.JoltM. co. York.
Seat /or Citations.
2636. [i3tli cent] Sulph. cast rrom very imperfect
impression. About %\v.2 in. when perfect. [I.^xiv. 2a]
Pfjiiu<:d oval : St. John, sealed on a throne, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, it) the 1. h. a book. Ilis feet on an arched
footboard.
EV€RL- r AO CITATIONCS
Vicars Choral.
2637. [ijth cent.] Sulph. cvit from imixirfcct impression.
About 2f X I J in. when pcrfccL [Ixxiv. 23.]
Pointed oval : an altur, with chalice betw. two tall candies
in candlesticks, on it. Above it a censer or swinging tamp.
Legend very indistinct.
. QILL' COM' VICARIOR
CLIE BEV
BBVBRLEY, Black Friars.
2638. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from chijtped impcession.
3>ci{ in. [Ixxiv. 21.]
Pointed oval : St. Dominic, standing in a canopied niche
with tabernacle work at ihe »ides ; with nimbus, turned
slightly to the r., in the r. h. a book, in the I. h. a sword.
SIOiLLU ' PR .
. . RATR . . .
BEOLACI »
RDINtS x ^OICATOR
BIL8INOTOH, Austin Caneni Priory of St. Maty.
CO. KtHt.
2639. [14th cent] Sulph. cast. 24x i| In. [Ixv. i.J
Pointed oval : in an elegantly carved niche with three
trcfoilcd canopies, pinnacled and crockcled. the coronation of
the Virgin, an angel i.'tsuing from above and placing the crown
on her head. Hackground diapered. In biisc. under an
arcaded corbel, the founder, John Mansiu.!,, Provost of
Beverley, turned to the r. h,. holding a model of the Church ;
and a group of kneeling canons.
SIQILLV ■ COMVN€ €CCLI€ BE MAR1€ ■ DC ■ BILS1NQT0H6.
MONASTIC, ETC. 44$
Eauhun'u of Canterbury, Prior.
2640. [Before a.d. 1361.] Gutta pcrcha, from fine im-
pression. 1t>^ 't '"■ [xlvii. 45+]
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with double canopy tre-
foiled, the Coronation of the Virgin. Background diapered.
In base, under a pointed arch, the Prior, kneeling in prayer to
the r.
8- EADi tt froRia ■ eccre ■ ee- marie ■ oe ■ blstotonc.
BIHDON, Cistercian Aibiy of Si. Mary. eo. Dorset
2641. tT4lhceiit.] Sulph. cast from very imperfect impres-
sion. About 2jx If in. when perfect [Ixii, 24,]
Pointed oval : in a aiiioptcd niche two crowned saints. At
each of the side$, an obliterated shield of arms. In base,
under a pointed arch, an Abbat, turned to the I., liftiny up the
handii in adoration.
Legend defaced.
BIHHAM, Benedietine Priory of St. Mary, co. Norfolk.
2642. [i3tb cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2| X 2 in. [Ixix. 8.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation.
ItenOILLVM ■ EICCIL'E ' SC(E I MARIE ■ DE - BINEHAM.
DugdAle, Met). Angl., vol lii., p. 345.
BISHAM, or BU8TLESHAM-MONTAOUE, Austin CtiMOHs'
Priory of our Lord and tki Virgin, ca. Berks.
J^irsi Foundation.
Thomas WlLTESHrRE, Prior.
2643. [.VD. 1345.] Ked : fine, but vcr>- imperfect. About
1 1 X I J in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 B. 40.]
Pointed oval : In a carved niche, with double-arched canopy,
the Coronation of the Virgin.
C IMI O TL€5H
2644. Sutph. cast of No. 2643. [lix. 66.]
446
CATAIX>GUE OF SEALS.
Scfimti Fimndation.
As a Betiedktine mitrfd Abhey. A.l>. 1 537, dtdicattd to the Holy
Trinity.
2645. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. 31 ^ 2| in.
{Iviii. 51.]
Pointed oval : the Trinit>", in a niche of the style of the
Renaissance. In base, a shield of the RoVAL ARMS OF
Henry viil
8- . coe • novi ■ monasterii ■ reg" ■ hemiricii ■ octavi ■ oe ■
BISH- ■
Tlie letters T E of Monasifrii, and 11 E of HtHrtci, are respec-
tively conjoined.
BISSSMEDE, cr BUSHMEAD, Aiisliti Canons' Priory i(f
St, Atary.co. Bedford: here called" PresuUs pratum.
2646. [a.D. 1523.] Red: fine, showing marks of the pins
of the matrix, i^ in. [Harl ch. 83 A. 28.]
0. TIic Assumption of the Virgin.
• 8' eCCL'ie : CT 1 CONV6NTVS : SCC : MARIC : 0€ : BISSEMCDe.
R. The V'ii^n. seated on a throne in a cano[^ed nidic ; the
Child on the 1, knee, On each side a bishop, half-length,
holding a pastoral staff; beneath each, a bust in profile, under
a rmmd-hcadcd arch. Under the foot of the throne, a crouch-
ing figure of the Prior, to the r.
* PRESULIS ■ IN ■ PRATO • FAMVLOR ■ 0€ • VIROrNC - NATO.
3647. Sulph. casts of ob9. uid rev. of No. 2C46. [D.C, H.
16. 17.]
Small Seal.
2648. Sulph. ca£t. i X t in. [lix. 59.]
Oval : ihc Virgin and Child in a canopied niche. On the r.
a Prior kneeling in adoration. Over his head a trefoil.
«> AV£ - MARIA ' QRA ■ PLENA ■ ORS.
2649. [Laic 12th cent]
IHarl. ch. 84G. 12.]
0. Wanting.
R. A pointed oval counterseal. About tixi in. when
]>crfccL A .%mi.stcr luind aiid vested arm, issuing from the I.,
and holding a |>afltoral stad* in pale.
• Sia 8 DC BCTLCSO-.
Another Seal.
2650. lHeforcA.a 1258.] Light brown; indistinct. ljx|
in. [Harl. ch. S4U21.!
Pointed ova] : a dexter hand and vested ami, issuing from
the r, and holding a pastoral Maif in pale.
I*l-SIOILLVM DC eCHTLCSDCNA.
i3661. Sulph. cast of Na 2650. (Ixviii. 12.J
3662. [13th cent] DLicolourcd white: very indistinct.
lIiari.ch.«4D. 24.]
Another Scat, or Counterseal.
2653. [a.D. 1275.1 Pale yellow: impcrrcct. i|xi in.
(Harl. ch. 84 E. 43.]
Pointed oval : a dexter hand and vested arm, issuing from
the r., and holding a pastoral staff, with large cruok. in pale.
In the field on the I. two crescenta and an c-stoilc,
ICIONTRA 3' €8D€N . . .
2654. Sulph. cast from Na 2653. [Iix.7;.]
Another Seal, or Counterseal.
2656. fA.D. 1264-1286.] Dark green : fine, tbc upper point
broken off. I}x J in. [Harl. ch. 84 E. il.J
Pointed o^-al : a dexter and vested ann, issuing from the r..
and holding a pastoral stafT in pale. In the field on the 1. a
crescent enclosing an estoilc.
ICIONTRAS' ABB'I€ DC BCTLCSOCNC.
448
CATALOGUE OF SEAL&
Stnali Seat.
3656. [A.D. 1265.] Green: imperfect. ix| In. [Harl.
ch. 86 E. 48.]
Pointed ova) : a crescent enclosing an cstoile of many
points;
AVe MARIA ORA
Laier Seal.
2667. |t4th cent] Rod : imperfect [HarL ch. 8$ F. 20l]
Two partial impressions, one containing the upper, the other
the lower part of a pointed oval seal About i f X t ! in. uhen
perfect A saint standing in a canopied niche, with tabernacle
work at the sidc:s. In base, a shield of arms : a fcsse and
quarter: ErnaldUS DE BoscC^ founder.
SIO NT' DE . . . . .
Giffard, Abbat.
2668. [a.d. 1228-1236.1 Dark green: fine, edge chipped.
' Vf X J in. [Harl. ch. 84 D. 25.)
Pointed oval : Minerva, hclmeted, in profile to thcL,holding
a spear. From an antique engraved intaglio gem, with faint
traces of an inscri|>tir>n on ihe edge.
• VIVE : VT ■ PLACEAS : DEO.
2659. Sulph. cast of No. 2658. [D.C-. E. 748.]
Thomas, Ahbat.
2660. [About A.D. I238-I24a1 Opaque yellow : fine, but
imperfect About i-^x 1 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 U.
28.^
Pointed ovat : the Abbat, full-length, in the r. h. a jKLStoral
stafT, in the 1. h. a book.
BATia TO ■ mCMOL
Philip, Abbat.
2661. [A-D. 1245.] Dark green, l^xi in. [Hart. ch. 84
D. 36.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, on a platform, in the r, h, a
pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book.
* SIQtLL' : ABATIS : OE : SANTO NICHOLAO
Cf, Ntt 2660.
MONASTIC. ETC.
449
2662. [A.D. I25t.j Dark green: fine [Hari. ch. 84 D.
SO.]
2663. Sulph. cast of No. 2662. [D.C., E. 89.]
2664. [A.D. 12$].] Mottlcd-grccn : fine, but chipped.
[HarLch. 84D. 51.]
William, AMat.
2665. [a.D. 1275.] Bronj-e-green : fine, but imperfect
[Hurl. ch. 84 E, 6lJ
From the same matrix as No. 26C1,
.... ILL- ABA O NICHO
2666. [a.VX 1264-1286.] Dark green: fine, but imperrect.
[Harl. ch. 84 E. 14.]
2667. fA.D. 1264-1286.] Light brown: good, the points
chipiJcd. [Harl. ch. 84 E. 15.]
3668. Sulph. cast from No. 2G6?. [D.C., E. 106.]
Another Seal.
Se69, fA-D. 1264-1286.] Dark green : fine, points chipped.
I j X J in. [liarl. ch. 84 E. l.v]
I'ointcd oval: the Virgin, half-length, the Child on Ihc I.
knee. In base, under an arch, the Abbat. half-length to the
r., in praj^r.
IMtAT€R DEI [M€M]€ldTO MClll.
AnoOtcy Seal or Sigtut.
2670. [.\.r>. 1264-1286.] Dark green: fine, chipped.
(H.-irl. ch. 84 E. la]
Ov-al : ;i bust, coupcd at the neck, in profile to the r., wcar-
ir^ a double tiara. I'rom an antique engraved intaglio gem.
n: IHCSV: MCflOh
a67L Sutph. cast of No. 2670. [D.C, E. 7l6:\
John Sarum, Abixxt.
267Z [a IX t304-] lironze-grcen : very fine, but imperfect.
About 2 X li in. when perfect. [HarL ch. 84 li. 36.)
Pointed oval : the Abbat, on a carv'cd corbel under a Irc-
foilcd caiH>py supported on cither side bv a slender shaft ; in
the r. h. a pastoral stafT, in the 1. h. a book.
I BVTL€80«N6.
2 G
RoGKR DE Gotham. /i*i(o/ a.d. ijafl-ijja {?).
2673. Red : imperfect. | in. [Had. ch. 8$ F. 20.]
Rectangular: a pastoral staCT, bctw. the initial letters R B,
BLYTHB, or BLIDA, Btmdulmt Priory of St. Mary, eo.
Nottlttgham.
2674. [a.d. 1420.] Red: fragmentary, (he centre only.
About 2^ X l{ in. when perfect. [HarL cli. 44 A. 19.]
Pointed nvat : Uic Virgin, seated on a carved throne ; ihc
Child on her lap, lifting up his r. h. in benediction, in the
]. h. a Hoivcr.
Legend wanting,
From a matrix of the Ijtb century.
BLYTHSBURY, BenedatiHe Priory of St. Mary, eo. Staff.
2675. [A.O. 1383.] White, faced with red: fine, injured.
About 2^ X I { in. when perfccL [Add. ch. 10^649.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^in, seated on a carved throne of
early style, with knob-like ornaments at the sides, holding the
Child with her I. h. hciw. her knees, in the r. h. a long sceptre
flcur-dc-tizc. Twelfth centur>* style of art.
ISMQIL BLI . BVRI
2676. Sulph. ca-st from fine impression with chipped
edgcsL [Ixxi. 86.J
SIGILL'-E £ MARI£ DE BLITBVRNe.
BODMIN, Benedictine Priory of St. Mary and St. Petroc,
CO. Cor nival I.
2677. [isth cent.] Sulph. cast. 2 { X 1} in. [1x1. $.)
Pointed oval : in two carved niches \vith heavy canopies
and tatK-rnacIc work at the sides ; on the 1. the Virgin and
Child ; on the r. St. Pctroc, Bishop. Bclou- ihcm the inscrip-
tions SMARIA. 8-PETR ... On the plinths. In base, under a
square-headed arch, a shield of arms : three fislies naiant in
pale.
SIGILLO • COiE ■ ET>*L ■ (?) ECCUIE ■ fie ■ MARIE ET ■ 8ANCTI -
PETROCI - OE BODMYN.
MONASTIC Kn-.
4SI
BOLTOH, or BOVELTON, Hospital of Sf. T&omat Bectet,
CO. Northumhtrhviii.
First Seal.
2678. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2i in. [Ixx. d.]
St. Thomas Bccket, witli mitrc unci croxier, turned to the 1^
lifting u[> the r. h. to bless the chalice on an altar on the 1.
which is ornamented with a diaper or reticulated pattern.
Before him a votar>' kneeling, holding with both hands a
fleur-de-lis. Rude style.
* SIOtLL'i CONV PITAf I 06 f BOV6LT.
Second Sea/.
2679. {ijth cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impres.sion.
2 X I J in. [Ixx. 7.]
Oval : tlic Martyrdom of St. Thomas. Rude style.
• SIQILL- -: FRVM: OSf>l TlH)OME: MR': DC- BOLT.
The letters O.E of d!; are conjoined.
BORDESLET, CuUrciam Ahfr^ 0/ St. Mary, co. Wariestfr.
2680. [a.IX iS2a] Red : the upper part wanting. About
3i X 1^ in. when perfect. [CotL en. xi. 20l)
Pointed oval : the Coronation of the Virgin in a cai\-cd
niche, with two trefoilcd archc<i pinnacled and crockctcd. In
base, under a trefoiled arch, with a cinquefoil in each spandril,
an ecclesiastic kneeling to the I., in adoration.
)3IQI;LL ■€CL€- B€ATe. MARIE- DE: BORO[eSL€L
Cf. Du$dule, iton. Angl., vol. v., jn 409.
2681. Sulph. ca.<it of Na 2eSa [D.C., H. 22.)
2682. Another. [Ixxiii. 92.]
Aibafs Sea/.
2663. [i3(h cent.) Sulph. cast from line impression,
chipped at the points. i;x 1 1 in. when perfect [IxxiiLgj.]
Pointed oval: the Abbat, standing on a carved corbel, ja
2 G 2
452 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book. In the field on
the 1, an estoile of six points, on the r. a crescent.
. . .SIQILL'ABBATIS DG BOBOeSLGY.
The letters O, R in Bordesley are conjoined.
William Halford, Abbat.
2684. [a.d. 1465.] Dark green : originally very fine, now
chipped and injured. About \\ X \\ in, when perfect
[Add. ch. 4890.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin standing in a carved canopy,
the Child in her 1. h. On each side, suspended in a small
niche, traced and canopied, a shield of arms : 1., quarterly, 1,4,
five crosses crosslet in saltire ; 2, 3, England, probably for
Maud, dau. of Henry I,, the founder; r., a fesse betw. six
crosses crosslet.
S: OEiBOR
BOUQHTON, or BOUTHUN, Hospital of St Mary atid
St. Giles, CO. Chester.
B685. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast, i^x H '"■ [D.C., H. 38.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^in and Child, in a canopied niche.
Background diapered. In the field on the left, a small qua-
trcfoil. In base, under an arch, an ecclesiastic kneeling to the
1., and a shield of arms : a cross fozengy and chief indented.
S' HOSPITALIS ■ BEATg ■ MARIg ■ D6 ■ BOVTHVN.
2686. Another. [!x. 69.]
A doubi/jil Seal.
2687. [i2th cent. .'] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 3 X 2^- in. when perfect. [Ix. 82.]
Oval : St. Giles, full-length, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion.
. . . . VM ■ C€
BOXGRAVE, Benedictim Priory of St. Mary and St. Blaise,
CO. Sussex.
2688. Recent impressions in red sealing-wax, from a set of
the matrices, of the 1 3tli cent, constructed to have a perforated
rev. through which the personages represented in the respec-
tive niches are shown. 2^ X li in. [xxxv. 97, A, B, c]
/
ftiONASTIC, ETC
453
0. Pointed oval : an elevation of the Prior)* church ; under
the central tower of three pinnacles, the Annunciation in two
trefoilcd niches ; above, in a trianK:ular pediment with trcfoilcd
opening;, our Lord half-length, with nimbus, lifting up the r.
h. in benediction ; in the side niches, on each side a monk,
half-kn^^h ; above, a qiiatrcfoilcd panel. In base, in a
lozcngc-shaped panel, with quatrcfoilcd opening, the head of
St. Blaise.
Legend Jn ornamental letters :—
SIOILL- 1 eCCL'€ I sec t MARI€ t SCIQ t 6LASI1 1 DC I BOXGRAVA.
U. The V'ii^in, crowned, and with nimbus seated on a
carved throne, bctw. box trees, on each of which i.<> a small binl ;
the Child on the I. knee, in the r. h. a flcur-dc-lis. Overhead,
« caned and trcfoilcd canopy. In base, the corbel elegantly
carved with foliage.
'^DlClf r €X ; LIGNO r UIRIOI : BOXOVIA ■ OIONO t
Ndfe : nS : CR€3CIT - '>TVTIB' ■ ATQ ■ VlRtSCIT.
The impression D has subjects of the windows of the obir.
of an older type, and somewhat differently treated. \i the
side of our Lord'shead.in the upper niche, the letters .\.w. ; in
each of the upper niches of the -sides, a monk's head in profile ;
in the base, over the figure of St. Blai»e, the inscription
S' BLA3 . . .
2669. Gutta-percha impressions of obv. and rev. [xlviL
457. 4S8-]
Another Seal.
2690. t'2th cent] Sulph. cast from very imperfect im-
pression. .About 2tX 1 J in. when perfect. [Ixxii. 79.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a church-like throne,
ihe Child on hor r. knee. At each side a small finial turret, on
which is a bird.
Legend indistinct.
BOXLEY, Cislenian Abbey of St. Mary, ca. Kent.
269L [A.n. 1336.]
by woven silk strands.
Red : very fine, now imperfect ; app.
2^ in. [Add. ch. 20^008.]
p. The Virgin, crownetl ; in the r. h. a cinquefoilcd rose, in
the I. h. Uic Child, ivearing nimbus and lifting up his r. h. in
benediction, in his I. h. an urb^ She is seated on a richly-
carved throne under a canoi)y or arcade of three pointed
arches, treftiilc<l. piiumclrd ami crockeied. supjxirtcd with a
column of t.ibern.iclc work on eiihcr »idc, in cacii arch a small
454
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
quatreriiiled opening containing a mini's head. In base, under
it trvfoilcd arch, with arcadtng in the sp«ndrils, three monks
half-length, in profile to the r. in prayer. In the field at the
sides, two box trees. Above the crochetings of the canopy
two small birds, thxt on the I. regitardant.)
Legend in two rings ; —
Outer ring: SIOILLf^- icomm:vn€ ■ €CCC B-!e - MARie • DC -
BOxeL:€.
Itmir ring: 8IT ■ BVXV8 ■ IGRATA^^■(BI ICORDl ■ VIRGO ■ B€ATAJ.
B. Two abbots, SS. Benedict and F«nard (?), standing In
two niches, with trcfoilcd archc*t, each holding a IkwIc in the
exterior and a pastoral staff in the interior hand. Over them
a chufth-likc canopy, supjxirled by a slender column in the
centre, and at tlie ^ide•l by carved buttresses pinnacled and
crockeied. In the field at the stdcx, two Mr trees as lo
the (^'.
Legend in two rings : —
Oulfr ring-: [QVI ■ LAVDANT ■ HIC ■ T6 I D€F€ND€ ■ rTVOS ■
BICNCDCC.
/nner ring : .... I£PICIA ■ FACITO l BQRNARDE ■ I
MARIAM.
Legend on the rim of the impression —
C --L
2693. Sulph. casts from fragmentary imprcssJon. [Ixv. a, 3.]
1'he legcntl supplies many of tlie additional words given in
brockets above.
ttuted, //»/. «f KtKlt roL ii.( p. 114.
Seal of the Abbai.
2693. [t 3th cent.] Sulph. cast. i| x f in. [Ixv. 4.]
I'oinlcd oval : the Abbat standing on a platform, in the r. h.
a pastoral staBT, in the I. h. a book.
. . . IQILL* ABBATIS D£ BOXCLL*.
BRACKLEY, or BRACKELE, HosfiUti of SH. Jamts ikt
A/vslle and yp/iM the Evniigtlisl, «'. A'ort/uimpion.
2694. [A-D. 1340.] Greenish-white: a fragment enclosed
in an old damask hag." [Harl. ch. 84 D. 32.]
A cross pattec, and other destroyed charges.
illV
:ite Harl. ch. 84 D. 19, for another pi«cc of the sacM siuK
2895. [A.D. I3I7'J D!""'f green: Tragmcnt-s. [Marl, ch,
84 E. 45.1
Pointed oval : the feet only of St. John standing on 3
carved corbel.
Legend wanting.
Ct Gtnt Mag., vol liv., p. 359.
LtUer Seal.
269d. [15th ccnc] Siilpli. cast rrom fine impression.
2^ X If in. [Ixix. 66.J
Pointed oval : the patron saints, James and John, full-length,
in two canopied nidics with tnliem-iclc work at the titles. In
base, un<Icr a rouitd-hciutnl arch, with masonry at the sides,
the master or I'rior, kneeling in prayer.
SIOILLO ' HOSPITALIS - SCORO - lACOBI • Z ■ IOhIS - DC
BRAK€L€Y.
BRADBNSTOKE, Austin Priory 0/ St. Mary. tc. Wilts.
2697. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped at the bottom. About j x ij in, when perfect.
[Ixxiii. 44J
I*ointcd oval : the Virgin, with crown, sealed on a cirv-cd
throne, with clcg.>nt trcfoiled arch and church-like canopy,
pinnacles bearing (lags and crosses, supported on slender
shafts ; the Child on her I. knee. On each side, an angel swing-
ing a censer ; on the r. an cstoile. on the 1. a crescent. In the
carved corbel in base, a monk's head in a quatrcfoilcd pane).
SIOILL' : eCCL-IC : BCATIC : MARI€ : DIC : eRAOCNCSTOKA.
[)ugdAlc. .Vow. AngS., vol. vL, p. 337.
Prior's Seal.
3698. (ijth cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
If X \ in. [Ixxiii. 45.]
PtMfltcd oval : the Virgin, with crown, h.iir-longth, under a
tfcfoilcd canopy on slender shafts ; the Child on the 1. knee;
In base, under a Irefoilcd drch, the Prior, kneeling in prayer
to the I.
8' PRI0RI8 DC BRAD€N«3TOK'.
456
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BRAD80LB, Premonstralemian Abhty of St, RadtguHd,
Htar Dover, eo. Kent.
2699. [ijth cent] Sulph. cast i| X i| in. [Ixv. 5.]
Pointed oval : St. Radcgund, seated on a chair<1ikc throfie,
turned to the I., giving a pastoral stafT to an abbat kneeling
before her.
* 8IGILL- : A8BATI8 ; 6T •. CONV€NTV5
RA0€GVN0I8.
8ANCT€
The letters u, N. D of Radegtmdis arc conjoined.
2700. Sulph. cast from chipi>e<l impression, [xlvii. 459.]
L,ater Seal.
270L [isthccnt] Sulph. cast 2| x if itt [xlvii. 46a]
Pointed oval : St Kadcgund, crowned, standing in a
canopied niche with carved towers at the sides ; in tlic r. h.
a pastoral staff obliquely, in the ). I1. a book. The corbel of
the niche in masonry.
SIOILLU • ABBATI8 • ET • CONVENTUS • 8CE *
RADEGVNDIB.
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 460.
AbbaCs Seal.
2702. [ijthccntl Sulph. cast. \i x i in. [Ixv. 6]
Pointed oval : tho Abbat, standing on a corbel ; in ihc r. h,
a pastoral staff*, in the 1. h. a book.
«• SIQILL A8BATI3 SC€ RAD€QVNDIS.
The letters N, D of Radegundis are conjoined.
Henry, Abbat.
2703. (13th cent.] Sulph, cast from imperfect impression.
I J X ; in. when perfect [Ixv. 7.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, full-length ; in the r h. a jastonil
statf, in the 1. h. a book.
«> S' H£NRICI : ABA RADCOV0I8.
MONASTIC ETC
457
BRADWELL, BemdUtme Prievy of St. Mary, co. Bueis.
Prior s Sfa/.
2704. [A.a I209l1 Opaque browTi ; chipped. l) X f in.
[Hart. ch. 84 D. 19,}
Pointed oval : the Prior, standing on a corbel, holding a
book.
. . . ILL- PRI0RI8 DC BRAD6WCL.
BRECKNOCK, Priory of St. foAn tke EvaHgtUsi, co. Breton.
2705. [A.t<. 1514.] Dark green: fine, the lower point
broken off. 2^ x ij in. [Add. ch. 19.S6S.]
Pointed oval : the Eagle of St John the Evangelist, stand-
ing rcguardaiit on a dcmi-wheclof KzckicI (chap. x.,v. 13, 14),
in a canopied niche with tracer)' at the back and tabernacle
work at the sides. In base an arcade of pointed arches.
8IQILLUM : CONVENTUtALE : DOMU8 -. SANCTI : DOHIS :
EWAQELISTE BRECOIE.
BR£DOM, Austin Canon^ Priory of SS. Mary and
Hardulf, CO. Leicester.
Adam, Prior.
2706. [.\.I>. 1377.1 Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
I X ; in. [Ixvi. 46.]
Oval ; St. Peter, standing beside a tree ; in the r. h. a book,
in the 1. h. two keys.
« 9AVN P€TR'"'
BREWOOD^ " The Black Ladies of Brewood, or Britaimt,"
Benedictine Nunnery of the Virgin, co. Stafford.
3707. [i5thccnt.l Sulph. cast, from impression chipped
at top. 1;- X 1;. [Ixxii. 35.J
Pointed ov.-i] : the Virgin, seated in a canopicil niclic ; on
the I. arm the Child with cruciform nimbus, in the r. h. a
sceptre ficur-dc-lizi.
[SliaiLLU COMUNE NtORA . MONIALlO- DE BRE
UugduJu. Men. Anet.. txA iv., p. 499 ; ct Sha», Hist, of Staffi, vol. i,
(VS04.
458
CATAt-OCUE OF SEALS.
BREYDESHALE PARE, or BREADSALL.
Aujtin Canons' Priory of Holy Trinity, (o. Derby.
2708. [a.d. 1453.] Red : a small Tragnicnt of the ccntrcL
(Arfd. ch. 5243.]
Pointed oval ; the Trinity, beneath a carved canopy.
Legend wanting.
BRIDOWATERj Priory or Hospital of St. John Baptist,
cc. Sowersel.
2709. [I3t]i cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
Pointed oval : on a brid$;:c of four arches over a river, with
embattled parapet, the Virgin and Child bctw. St. John
Baptist un the I., with the Agnus Dei on a plaque, and a saint,
perhaps St, Paul, on the r., holding a book in the 1. Ii. and a
s«-ord in the r. h.. all full-length, under a canopy of three
pointed archc3 with crockctcd pinnaclciL Ilackground dia-
pered loKcngy.
B" • COMVN€ ■ HOSPITALIS ■ 8ANCTI S ■ BAPT13T€ -
DC • AUT€RA.
Uugdalc, AfoH. Aug/., vol. vi., p. 663.
Sfai of yifkn dt , lucd by
Robert Waussiie, Master or Priar.
2710. fA.D. 1528.] Red : partly defaced. J in [Ilarlch.
4SA. si.J
Oval : St. John Baptist standing in a canopied niclie, with
an ecclesiastic kneeling to the 1. before him, and holding a
quatrcfoilcd flower.
S' I0RI8 0€ RISMO m
BRIDLINQTOM, Austin Canons' Priory of St. Mary,
(c. York.
2711. [a.D, 1327.] Dark bronze-green: fine, but imperfect
at the edges. About 3i X 2f in. when perfect. [Had. ch.
44 B. 22-1
(). The Coronation of the Virgin, in a canopied niehe of
two pointed arches trcfoilcd, supported on columns. Field at
the sides diapered lozengy with a itmall flower in each space.
ISl COMVNfi €OCL LINOTO
MONASTIC, ETC
459
It, A smaller pointed oval counterseal, 2i X If in. The
Viryin, crowned, standing in a canopiod niche with pointed
arch trefotled. sup{>ortcd on slender coltimn<) ; in the I, h, the
Child, in the r h. a flower. Carrad corbel. In the field on each
side, a quatrefoil.
S' CAPITVLl I SCE : MARie : (DC : B1RID€UN0T0N i
2712. Sulph. casts of the oii'. and rev. of Na 271 1.
ID.C. F. .7. 18.]
Ghegorv, Prior.
2713. [a-D. 1176.] Dark green: fine, edge chipped
*J X IJ in. [Harl. ch. 44 I. 3.]
Pointed oviil: four buVis arranged in cross, each within 3
circular band inscribed with a name, (i) The Virgin, wearing
a head-dress, marU; (2) St. Paul, PAVLVS:C3) St. Augtistin^
AVQVSTmVSj (4) SL Nicholas (?), NICHOLAVS (?).
8 T€RCr 'HOSP€8.
2714. Sulph. cast of No. 3713. [D.C. D. ii.]
BRINKBURNE, Ausii'tt Canons' Priory of SS. Peter and
Paul, to. NorthutKberland.
2715. fi2th cent.] Sulph. cast 2ix H in- [l*'^' 8.]
Pointed oval : St, Peter, in the r. h. a book, in the I. h. two
keys, on the 1. ; and St, Paul, in the r. h. a book, in the I, h, a
sword, on the r, ; each standing on a carved corbel. In ba.se,
under a round-headed arch, the J'rior kneeling in prayer to
the I.
• 8' ■ APLOR' ■ P€TR1 ■ 6T ■ PAVLI ■ Dt ■ BRINKeBVRN€ ■
Privy Seal, or Signri.
2716. [A.D. 1521.] Red, ^ in, [Add. ch. 19.904-]
Within an engrailed border a shield of arms: a sallire
betw. three goats^ heads erased, in ba-se a mullet.
Geofkrkv, Prior.
2717. [1 3th cent] Sulph. cast, i^x i^ in. [Ixx. 9,!
Pointed o\al : the Prior, seated on a throne, in the r. h. a
long cross, in the I. h, a book,
*QALFRIOVS PRIOR DE BRINK£eVRNA.
4&>
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BRISTOL, Austin CaneH^ Priory of St Augustine.
2718. [i^ih cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 21 X I J in. when perfect. [Ixiii. 45.}
Pointed oval : t))c Triory church, from the North.
SIQILLVM AOV8TINI • 06
OWI
Later Seat.
2719. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression,
injured by pressure. About 2}-^ >i ■"• [IxiiL 46.]
Pointed oval : the Prior>' church, with two saints, an arch-
bishop on the I., and a bishop on the r„ in doorways. In base,
under a niche on the 1., a bi^h(>I) with (lastoral statT; undo* a
similar niche on the r., a destroyed subject. In the field over
the roof, two cstoilcs and as many sprigs of foliage.
SIOILLV CO A 8TOLIA ffl.
JOHN, Abbat9
2720. [12th cent.} Sulph. cast from fine impression,
axii^in. [Ixiii. 47.]
Pointed oval ; the Abbat, full-length, with vestments, partly
embroidcre'd ; in the 1. h. a pa.storal staff, in the r. h. a book.
6IOILL' - lOH'IS A68ATIB : ZG\ ■ AVQ I DC ■ B ■ • ISC (T).
William deBradj-ston, a.u 1334-1243; ^r William
Long, A.u. 1 242-1 264. /iWwA
2721. Sulph. casts from fine impression, the obi', chipped on
the etige. 2X l^ in. [Ixiii. 51, 52.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a corbel, in the r.
h. a book, in the I. h. a pa-itoral t^talK
» SIOILL' ' WILL'I ■ D€l ■ QRACIA - ABBATIS- SCANTI \m-
AVa I • D€ • BRISTOLL-.
11. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. H Xj in. Our Lord
appearing to St. Thomas the Apoatlc. Over the head of
the saint the name : — THOMAS.
* IMINCT €CC6 CRVOR ■ CT DGITATC FRVOR.
The letters o, li in llic words auor and fruor are conjoined.
MONASTIC, ETC.
461
Benedictine Priory 0/ St. jf antes.
John Aston, Prior.
2722. [A.D. 148(5.] Red- impcrrect About + in. [Harl.
ch. 75 A. 29.1
SiiuU signet ; an eagle displayed, wilhin a cabled border.
Lep^ Hospital 0/ St. yokn Baptist.
2723. [15th cent.] Sulpli. cast from injured impression.
2;>c 1^ in, [I.-<:iii. 54.]
Pointed oval : St John Baptist, full-length, holding the
Agnus Dei, Engrailed border. In base, under a round-
hcatlcd arch, a p-itriarchal cross.
« (8- COMIMVNE ■ HOSPITAL- SANCTI • lOHANNlS ■ BAPTI8TA <■
BRISTOLLIE "
Leper Hospital of St. Mary Magdalene^ near BriiSow,
2724. [15th cent] . Sc.iling-wax. 2^xijin. [xlv. 24,]
Pointed ovul : St. Mary Magdalene standing in a canopied
niche; in the r. h. an ointment-box. to which she is pointing
with the I. h. Background diapered lozcngy with a reticiilalcd
pattcrtif having a small spot in each space ; Ihe edge engrailed.
In base an arcade.
• S- ' HO&P£TAL<i«)* MARIE. • MAGDALENE • BRISTOLtl • iX
• BRITBOW.
2725. Another, (xlv. 25.]
Hospital 0/ St. Catharine.
2726. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from chip{>cd impression.
a^xi-i in. [ixvt. 65.*]
pointed oval : St Catharine, with crown, standing in a
canopied niche vi'\\\\ tabernacle work at the sides ; in the r. fa.
a swonl. in the I. h. a whceL
Legend very indistinct.
SIGILL- HOSPITALIS SCE KATHERINE VILLE 8RI8TO
403
CATALOCUe OF SEALS.
An MHtertain Religions House.
3737. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect imptes^on.
About 2 X I| in. wh«n perfect [D.C., E. 3.)
Pointed oval ; two busts, thrcc-quartcr face Above them
a cherub's head. The field replenished with foliage.
. . . . IQ( DC BRISTOLLC . .
Church of St, Suphen.
2728. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast i in. [D.C., G. 55.]
St. Stephen. fuIUkngth, holding three stones (?) the emblem
of his Martyrdom, an embrCMdered cloth with fringed ends, and
a book. Dordcr cupped and trcfoilcd.
legend within dotted circles: —
SIOILLUM + ECCL'IE * SCl ♦ STEPH'I * BRISTLL".
2729. Anolhcr. [Ixiii. 53.]
Churiho/Sl. Tiumtas. a.d. 156G.
2730. Sulph. cast ;xiVV>n- [Ixviii. 43.]
Oval : St. Thoma.s tttaiKling on a platform, in the r. h. a
spear. On each side, and in the exergue, a sprig of folia^.
In the field the date 1 5-66.
■ : • THOMAS ■ THE ■ APOSTEL OF ■ IE3V 1 CHRIST.
Joum. Brit. Arekaol. Attw^ voL xuciv., p^ 1 15.
BRODHOLM, Prtmont/ratensian Priory 0/ St. Afary, ct>.
A'otiingham.
2731. 113th cent.] While; indistinct. l{Xij-in. [Harl.
ch. 44 H. 29.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated on a bench, the
Child on the 1. knee ; in the r. h. a sceptre deur-dc-lin^.
• 8' : CAPL'I - SOROR' - SCE MARIC : D€ : BROOH'
2732. Sulph. cast of No. 2731. [D.C., E. 123.]
2733. Another. [Ixix. la]
BROMER, Austin Camus' Priory cf St. Mtckatf, €o. Hants.
2734. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2JX l[ in. [Ixiii. 83.]
Pointed oval : St Michael fighting the Dragon. On cither
side, a wavy spiig of flowers.
S- OOMMVN eCC€ ■ CONV
BROM ....
Smaller Seal.
2735. E 14th cent] Sulph. cast. iix|in. [l.\i
I'oinled oval : St. Michael fighting the Dragon.
8 PRI0RI3 De BROMH€Re ■■■
BROHBOLM, Cluniac Priory cf St. Andrew, a>. Norfolk.
2736. [a.d. I42'-1 Bronze-green: fine, but imperfect.
3 in. [Top. ch. 54.]
The Priory Church ; in the centre, under a round-headed
arch, St. Andrew, seated, with nimbus, vcstrnenls partly
embrtHdcrcc!. in the r. h. a patriarchal cross, " The Cross of
Brotnholm " ; in the I. h. a book. In the pediment overhead, in
a stiiiW trefoilcd window, the Virgin, half-length, holding the
Child in the r. h. Over the roof, on the lefi a sixfoil rose
pierced. Uic corresponding device on the I. ivanting.
M + SANCTI * ANDR£E + DC + BROMIHOLMJ.
The matrix probably of the 1 3tli century.
Drawn in Blomciidd'* HM.pf Serf., vol xi., p. 33 ; Add. MS. 23,033.
2737. Sulph. cast of Nu 2736. [D.C., G. 23.]
2736. [A.D. 1432.1 Red : fragmentary. [Add.ch. 14,513.]
This shows parts of the roof of the Churcli, and the sixfoil
rose on the I. h. side, wanting in No. 2736,
2739. [A.D. 14444 R«d : fine, but vef>' imperfect. [Add.
ch. 14.57 '■!
This shows some of the upper part of the seal wanting in
Nos. 2736, 2738.
4«4
L'ATALOGUR OF SEALS.
BRUEBKE cr BRUERIA, CisUrciaH Abbey of St. Mary,
to. Oxford.
John iAMat.
2740. [Early 13th cent] Green: fine; edge chipped.
i\X I in, [Colt. di. xi.67.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat standinfr on a corbel, tn the r. h. a
pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book.
• 8IOILLVM : ASBATIIS ■■ DC :l BRVCRIA.
BOURN ''/^ BRtJNNA, -4»j//« Priory or Abbey of St Peter,
ci>. Limotn.
2741. [Uth cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2 7»( in. [Ixvi. 86.]
St. I'ctcr. with nimbus, seated on a throne to the L, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h. a key of early form,
placed over the I. shoulder.
SIQtLLVM ■ ECLESIE ■ BEATI ■ PCTRI • APL1 • OE ■ BRVNNA.
Cf. UiiK<lftlc, Men. Aug/., voL vi., p. 370.
John Smalles, Abbar, a.u. tjja
2742. Sulph. cast from imperfect impres»on. 2Xif in.
[Ixvi. S7-]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing in a canopied niche with
tnbemacle \vork at the sides, in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the
I. h. a book.
. . . LUM ■ lOHANNtS : ABBATI3 : D€ : BRUN ....
BRUTON f>r BRIWTONE, Austin Abhty. afterwards Block
Canons of tke Virgin. <o. Somerset.
2743. [13th cent] Sulph. ca»t from fine impression slightly
chipped. 31X21 in. {Ixxi, 57.J
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with crown,
the Child on the I. Icncc. Overhead an architectural canopy.
In the field on each side, a vesica-^hajied panel containing a
monk's head. Above these, on the I. an csloile, on the r. a
crescent In base, under a trefoiled arch with carved pinnacles,
the Abbat or Prior and three monks, praying, half-length, to
the I.
SrOILtVM = €CCL£3IE BEATC % MARIC : BRIUTONIC.
The Itttcrs a, R in Marie arc conjoined.
Uugdalc Mon. Ansl-, voL vi., p. 335.
^Bi^^^^^^^^*'"'^^^^^^^H
^^^V 465 ^^M
^^^^ Stephen, Prii^r. ^^H
^ 2744. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. ^^^H
^H tl X i in. [Ixxt. 58.J ^^^1
^H Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-Icngth, under a cinqucfoilcd ^^H
^^M arch, the Child on the 1. knee. In b^isc, under a trvfuiled arch ^^^|
^^^^ with carved pinnuclcs, the Prior, hatr-lcngth, praying, to the 1. ^^H
^^^B * SlQILL' : ST£PH'I t PRIORIS . 0' BRIWTONE « ^^H
^^V Beaded borders. ^^H
^^^V Stephen (?). Prior. ^^M
^^M 274&. [ 1 3th cent.] Sulph. cast from fiac impression broken ^^H
^H at top. I j X ti in. [Ixxi. $q.] ^^H
^H Oval : the Virgin seated on a chairlikc throne, with crown, ^^H
^H holding the ChiKl, with nimbus, on the L knee, in a niche ^^H
^H with trcfotled arch. Over this is an architectural canopy sup> ^^H
^H portin); a carved panel with Inscril)cd border, in whict) ts a hand ^^H
^^M gnu[Mng a jiastoral staff (?). In liclcl on the 1. a sun or whccf, ^^^|
^^M on the r. a crescent. In ba.sc under an arcli, the Prior, half- ^^H
^^1 IcnKth praying, to the r. The platform or string-course on ^^H
^^M which the Virgin's feet are placed has an indistinct inscription ^^H
^^^ along the edge. ^^H
^m BUOKPASTLEIOH. "r BUCKFASTRB, Cistercian AM*y of ^^|
^H St. Mary, to. Devon. ^^H
^H 2746. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast t-'^ in. [Ixi. 61.] ^^H
^H The Virgin, standing in a canopied niche, with tabernacle ^^^|
^H work at sides, the Child on the L arm. Background partly ^^^^|
^^^^ hatched. On each side a wavy branch of foliage. ^^^^B
^^^V CONVCNTVS - ^^^^1
^^^^ Abbots Seat. ^^|
^H 2747. [12th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression. ^^^H
^H If In. ^^^1
^H A t. hand and vested arm, issuing from the 1. side uf the ^^^^|
^^^^^ field, and holding a [Kistor.'il staHT in pale. ^^^^H
^^^H * ABBA CFeSTA ^^^
^^^H 3 H ^^1
466
CATALOGUE OF SEAI^
BUCKHAM <>r BUCKENHAM, Austin Canon^ Priory of
St James, CO. Norfolk.
2748. [Late 13th or t4th cenLj Sulph. cast from voy
imperfect impression. 2 tn. [Ixix. II.]
Sl Jamcfl. with fl»t cap, standing in a niche with Ircfoiled
arch, crockctctl and pinn.iclcd,Of)his r. shoulder a bird perched.
At each side a similar but smaller niche ; that on the L
wanting, in that on the r. William dc Albini, Earl of Chichester,
the founder, kneeling in prayer, to the L ; over his head a
defaced shield of arms.
3' PRIOR' ■ CT ■ CON APL'I ■ CANO
Blorocfiekl. Hut. «J Norfolk, roL i^ p. 3S4 ; cf. Diagdale, iilam. jimgi.,
voL vl, [>>- 4iS>.
BUCELAMD, Cistercian Abbey of SS. Mary and Beiudiet,
CO. Dcaon,
2749. [t 5th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2j X li in. [IxL sS.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated in a trcfoiled
canopied niche, with tabernacle work at sides, the Child on
the I, arm. On the plinth below, the in<<nription: — S"AMICIA.
O^Trheadan cstoile. In ba»e a shield of arms: a lion rampant,
AuiciA, Countess of Devon, founder. a.d. 1278.
StGtLLVM ' €CCL£SI€
LOCI . . . CTI
eocLOD.
BCNEOICTI • DC'
cr. Dugdale, Moti. Angt., roL v. p. 71s.
Stf.phen, Abbat.
27S0. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2iX 14 in. [Ixi. 59.]
Pointed oval : an Abbat, standing on a corbel, slightly
turned to the I., in the r. h. a crozier, in the [. h. a book.
tS'l ■ FRIS ■ STEPHANI - ABBATII8) MOASfTERJII
OTiro, Abbat.
CounUrscal.
2751. [13th cast] Sulph. cast. H x » '"■ ['"i. 6ol]
Pointed oval : a r. hand and vested arm, issuing from the
r. side of the field, and holding a pastoral staff in pale, the
lower part of
Samson de Botinoton, /J**rt/. a.d. ir8i-i2ii.
2803. Sulph. casts, from fine impression, chipped at the
bottom. 3i X 2 in. [Ixxi, 95, g6.]
p. Pointed ovat : the Abbat, fuU-tcngth, with mitre, in the
r. h. a pastoral stafT, in the I. h. a book.
» SIQILLVM • SAMSONIS - OEI - ABBATI8 • SANCTr -
CADMVNDI.
M. A smaller counterseal. 1 in. On a mount an Agnus
Dd turned to the 1.
* 8 M : SAMSONIS = ABSATIS.
Richard de Insula, AMat. a.d. 1223-1234.
2803. Siilph. cast from fmc but very imperfect impres^on.
About 2\ X ly in. when perfect. [Ixxi. 97.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, full-length, on a platform in a
[canopied] niche, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a [pastoral slalT]. In the field on the I., an arrow enfilcd with
a crown. The corresponding device on the r. h. wanting. In
base a wolf couchant guarding the head of St. Edmund.
ABBAT. SAN
Simon de Luton, AMat. a.d. 1257-1279L
2804. Bronze-green ; fine, imperfect at the lower part
3i X ij in, [Add- ch. 7211.]
0. Pointed oval: the Abbat, standing on a carved corbel,
lifting up the r. h, in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
Over-head a trcfolk-d canopy with church-like architecture.
At each side, an oval cusped |»mcl, with annulets on the
border, containing a monk's head. In the field on each side
over the panel a crescent and an estoJIc of six points ; below
the panel an arrow, the emblem of St. Edmund's martyr-
dom, .lurmountcd by a crown.
SIOILL- : SIMONIS ABBATI8 : 8CI 1 EADMUNDI.
B. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. 2 X \\ in. The
Decollation of St. Edmund, with a wolf guarding the head.
478 CATAUWUE OF SEALS.
under a trcfoJIcd canopy. Above the canopy the Virgin, with
nimbus, half-length, the Child on the 1. knee.
VlfiQO : D€VM : F€RT : DVX : CAPUO i AUF6RT i Q'D : LVPt :
HIC : FCRT :
The letters A V. and E R, in aufirt are respectively
conjoined.
JOHN DE MeLFORD, a/. REEVE, AMat
B80B. [A.D, 1517.] Red: the upper part wanting. About
3 X 2i in- when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxi. 7.]
Pointed oval : the Assumption of the VirRin. bctw. two
female Saints standing in side niches, that on the r, imperfect ;
that on the 1. crownc<l, holding in the r. h. a sceptre fleury, in
the 1. h. a long crais (?) In base under a round-headed arch,
the Abbat, with mitre and staff, kneeling in prayer to the r,
betw. two shields of arms : — L, three crowns, two and one, St.
Edmund; r,, France (three flcur-<le-lis) and Ekcland,
quarterly.
• ABBAT ' MO . . . 8TERH ■ 8CI • EDMDDI . . .
BUR....
2606. Sulph. cast of No. 3805, p.C, H. 10.]
Walter, an Htuclmn Abbat or Prim'.
2607. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ X I in. [Ixxi. 94.]
Pointed oval : a wolf, turned to the r., holding the crowned
head of the king. In the background a tree of conventional
design.
• 08T€NDVT ■ SIONV ■ OALTCRI • RtX ■ LVPA ■ LIQNV.
The letters U p of tupa, arc conjoined.
Robert Munk, Reeeixfer of the Castlt- Ward.
2606. [a.d. 1438.] Red : imperfect ; in. From a matrix
with legend on a screw annulus. [ Harl. ch. 44 D. 24]
A shield of arms : two arrows in saltirc, points downward,
cnfiled with a crown of three flcurs-dc-lis and two i>carls.
Bury St. Edmunds Abbey. Within a cuspcd border of
seven points.
Legend wanting.
MONASTK^ ETC.
479
2809. [a.d. 1440.] Red : edge imperfect. [Harl. ch.
44 t>. 25]-
Faint traces of l<^cnd.
aeiO. Sulph. cast of No. 2809. [D.C.. G. Z07.]
2811. [A.U. 1441.] Red ; edge imperfect. [Harl. ch. 44
D. 26.]
Legend wanting.
2812. [A.D. 1442.] Brown : a fragment [Harl ch. 44
D- 27.]
L^end wAnting.
2813. [A.[>. 1444.] Red : imperfect. [HarL ch. 44 E>* 28-]
Legend wanting.
John Bernard, Raeiver.
2814. [a.d. 1448.] Red : JndistincL [Harl. 44 D. 3Cx]
Apparently similar to No. 2808.
TeiOMAS Edon, Receivar.
281B. [A.D. 1454] Red ; imperfect. [Harl. ch. 44 D. 291]
A shield of arms of ST. Edmund, see No. 2805, within an
engrailed border.
BUTLE Y, A ustin Canons' Priory 0/ St. Mary, co. Suffolk.
2816. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
3f X li in. [Ixxi. 99.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with crown,
the Child, with nimbus, on her 1. knee, in the r. h. a sceptre
flcur-dc-liz^, with birds billing in the foliage at the top, in an
elaborately car\-ed niche with buttresses at the sides, and
canopy pinnacled and crockete<l. In the field outside the
niche, on each side a palm branch. In base under a carved
arch with a window of tracery on each side, the Prior kneeling
in prayer to the I.
: &-. SC eCC£-. SC l£-. Ml ARie • -"- • 0€ t : BV1 TTCLC :
Roger de Bungav, Pru»^.
2817. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast i^xj in. pxxi. loa]
Pointed oval : in two niches with carved canopy, the
Virgin and Child on the I., and St. Margaret trampling on the
Dragoo and piercing its head with a long cross on the r. In
400 CATALOGUE OF SBALS.
base under an arch with sloping sides, the Prior kneeling in
prayer to tlic r. on a shield of arms : two wings conjoined
in iure?
MARGARCTA ■ PfA -<P - ME ■ Oe^CARC - MARIA.
BYLAND, CiiletxioH Abbey of St. Mary,co. Yttri.
Si'tall Seal.
3818. [A-D. 1263-1279.] Green: indistinct. J in. [Add.
ch. 20,S4&]
The Vir^n, half-Icnjjth. the Child on the I. arm,
n AV€
Seat 0/ ike A Mais.
2819. [About A.I). 1186.] Light brown: chipped and
indistinct. \\X i in. [Cott. ch. v. 13.]
Pointed oval : an Abbat, standing on a corbel, in the r, h. a
pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book.
C * 8) lOILLVM - ASBATIS • OE ■ BELLEUAND . . .
2820. Sulph. cast. Pxxiv. 26.]
Walter, Abbat.
2821. [About A. D, 1210-1213.] C^t in red composition.
i^x I in. [xlix. 14.]
Resembles the preceding seal, Na 2S19.
SIQILLVM ; ABB B£L,: . . . LANDA.
Another Seal.
2822. [a.d. 11S6.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
iJXi in, [Ixxiv. 27.]
Pointed oval : a right hand and vested arm, isjiuing from
the r, holding a pastoral staff. In the licld two cstoilcs and
several uncertain object*;.
e SIOILLVM : ABBATI8 : BELLCUANDC :
CALDWELL, A uslin Prhry of St. JoUn the Baptist and
.'it. John the Evangelist, to. Bedford.
2823, [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression,
2JX li in. [Iviii. 30.]
Pointed u\'3l : three canopied niches containing Tull-lcngth
MONASTIC, ETC
481
figures of llie Virgin, crowned, and holding the Child, betw.
St. John Baptist with the Agnus Dei on a plaque on the r,
and St John the i;vaiif;<^list with a long cross on the 1. In
base, under a round-headed arch, with trefoil traccty on
either side, an ecclesiastic kneeling in prayer to the I.
SiaiLLVM : COMMV ORATVS : DC .- CALD€W€LLe .
The letters A L of Caldrtt'dle, conjoined.
2623. [A-D. 1525.] Red: very imperfect and indistinct
[Harl, ch. 83 A. 29lJ
2e23». Sulph. cast of No. 2623. [D.C, H. 2a]
Priors' Seat.
2834. [ r 3lh cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
i|X I in. [lix. 60.]
Pointed oval : a left hand and vested arm, issuing from the
I. and holding a long tau-cix)ss.
• SIOILL* PRIORIS D€ CALDEVELLC.
The letters V E of CaldevtUe arc conjoined.
CAEELEON, Cistercian Abbey, co. MoHttwuth.
Ab&ai.
2626. [A.n. 1203.] Dark brown : imperfect. i\\n. [HarU
ch. 75 A. 32-]
A right hand and vested arm, tasseled and cuffed, issuing
from the r. side and holding a pastoral staff in pale. In tlie
field, three estoilcs.
, . . . L- A8B-IS OE CARLIO
CAHBRIDOB, God's Htmu, afttrwards Christs CcUege.
Seal ad Causas.
2626. [14th cent.] Recent imjiression in red sealing-wax,
from the ni.ilrix. ij in. [xUii. 30,]
The House ; in the upper part of the field, the feet of Our
Lord ascending into the heavens : in base, a rose.
SIQILLUM : OE : GODE8H0U8C : CJ^TEBRIQIE : AD : CAUSAS t
Cabled borders.
3 I
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Grey Friars.
Viu-Custos.
2827. [About A.D. 1244.] Recent impression in gilded
gutta-pcrcna, from the matrix, i ( x i in. [xxxvi. 243.)
Pointed ox-al : a shield of the fabulous arms of OUR LORD^
viz. a cross raguly, dcbruiscd by a spear and crown of thoms
in bend dexter, and sponge on a staff in bend sinister, bctw.
two threefold fla^jclla in base. The shield hangs by a strap,
below a double canopy, pinnacled and crocketed In the field
on cither side, an oak branch. In base, under a round-headed
arch with trefoilcd carving, the Vice-custos, kneeling in prayer
to the r,
• 9' • VICAR1I : CV3T0D1S : CANTABRIQQIC.
The letters A N, and a b, of Cantabriggia are respectively
conjoined.
Cf. Parkinson, Anliq. of ih/ Engl. Fnjntitauis, p. i6-
3828. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 464.]
LaJng's AfS. Catat., No. 524.
3820. AnotluT. [Ix. 53.]
CAMPSBY, Austin Nunnery of St. Mary, eo. Suffolk.
2830. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
About 2.4 X i| in. when perfect [Ixxl iol]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated on a throne, with crown,
the Child standing on the r. knee, in a niche with triple arched
canopy pinnacled and crocketed, and havinjj tabernacle work
at the sides. In base, betw. two (lowering branches a shield
of arms : per pale, dex., a cross lorengy, jw»., lozcngy or
diapered, a chief dancettcc, or.
[S- ■ PR]IOBISSe ■ €T • CCNVCNTVa (MAIRIC • DC •
CAMPISS6Y . . .
2831. Sulph. cast from an imperfect impression. [Ixxiv.
28.]
CANTERBURY, Monastery of Christ Chunk, eo. Kent.
Sec Ecclesiastical Seals, Nos. 1368-1378.
Roger de la Lee, Prior.
2832. [A.D. 1234.]
2\y.i\ in. lIvL 11.]
Sutph. cast from Rnc impression.
MONASTIC, ETC
483
PointeJ oval ; the Prior, standing on a cirved corbel, with
mitre, grasping his cloak with the r. h., in the 1. h. a book.
* SIQILL' ROQ€RI PRIORIS ECCL E CRI3TI CANTVARIE.
The letters p R, and R, in Prioris, and A N, and A R,
in Cantuarie arc respectively conjoined.
Nicholas Sandwich, Prior.
2833. [a.D. 1243.] Sulph. cast from chipped imprcssioiv.
2|X r;- in. fivi. 12.]
Pointed oval : the Prior, apparently from the same matrix
as the previous seal, No. 2832. The field ornamented with 3
geometrical diaper of aloicnge pattern.
SIQiLU NiOBOU. etc.. as in No. 2832.
HENRV DE EaSTRY, Prior.
2834. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from very fine, but chipped
impression. 3|x li in. [Ivi. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Prior, with embroidered vestments and
mitre, standing on a carved corbel under an elegant canopy
with pointed arch, pinnacled and crockcled, supported on
slender shafts, and holding a book with both hands, in the
field on each side, a small quatrcfojlcd panel enclosing a monk's
head. Background diapered lozcngy with a small pierced
cinqucfoil or sixfoil in each space.
■ 8' H€NRICI PRIORIS £C[CLE: Sie )(Pl CANTVAR le.
The letters a R of Cantuarie arc conjoined.
RO8ERT HaTHBRAND, Prior, ob. A.D. 137a
2835. [a.I>. 1366.] Sulph. cast from fme impression.
3iX2 in. llvi. 14.]
Pointed oval : tlie Prior, with embroidered vestments and
mttre, standing on a richly carved corbel in a niche with an
elaborate canopy, pinnacled and crockctcd, with tabernacle
work at the sides supported on carved brackets.
S' : ROBCRTI : PRIORIS : ECCL€SI€ : XPl : CANTVARIE.
John Salisbury, Prim: a.d. 1437-1446L
2836. |a.d. 1443-] Red: fine originally, now very im-
perfect. About 2) X ij in. when perfect. [Hart. ch. 7$ F, 47.]
Pointed oval: Ucckct's Martyrdom, in a niche with triple
2 13
484
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
¥ithic canopy or late style ; above, in a smaller niche the
rinity. In base, under a four-centred arch, with an arcade of
three pointed arches filled with traccr>' and standing on
masonry on each side, the Prior, with mitre and pastoral staff,
kneeling in prayer, turned slightly to the L
18 PRI0RI3
ECCLES
William Sellvnc, Prior.
3837. [A.D. 1476?] Sulph. cast from fine but chipped
impression. Pvi. 15.]
Same seal as that of John Salisbury, No. 2836.
m &IQtLLUM : PRIORIS : ECCLESIE : X?l ; CA
Pricr and Chapter.
2838. [lUD. 148&] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
3i^X i| in. (IvL 16.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity, in a carved niche of late style
with heavy canopy and tabernacle work at sides, with crocketcd
pinnacles, In base, a shield of arms ; on a cross the letters fe.
6- ■ ^ORIS : 1 1 CAPITULI : ECCLESIE : 8 1 TRINITATI8 1
CA[NTVARIEN)3IS.
Prior's Seal.
Sulph. cast from fine, but imperfect
2839. [15th cent.]
impression. 2^x l^ in. [Ivi. 17.]
Pointed oval : the bust of Our Lord, full-faced, couped at
the breast, vested, and wearing the cruciform nimbus of large
dimensions. Field filled with sprigs of foliage.
» PRIORIS
Thomas Goldwell, Prutr.
Signet,
3840. [A.D. 1526.] Red : blurred. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 75 F. 49l]
Bust of St. Thomas Becket, vested, and with mitre, turned
slightly to tlie r.
VIVtT :VICTOR : BUB : QLAOIO.
Peter DE Geldeford. Priest of Christ Church.
2841. [A.D. 1281.] Sulph. east from fine impression,
i-ixiin, [Ivi. 18.]
HOIfASTIC, ETC.
485
Oval ; in a pointed quatrcfoil the Virgifi, h-iU-lcngtli, the
Child on the I. arm. on .1 gabled roof. In base, under a
pointed arch, the priest, hatf-length, praying, to the r., bctw.
two pairs of licys of Sl I'ctcr.
• S- P£TRI D6 GEL0€FORD PRCSBiri.
BtttedUtine Abb^ of Sf. Augiutim.
First Seal.
S642. [nth cent.] Sulph. cast from very indistinct im-
pression. 2| in. [Ixvii. 62.]
St Augustine, half-length, seated, with flat mitre, and pall,
liliini* up the r. b. in benediction, in the L h. a croticr. Very
archaic style.
Legend very indistinct in places.
• SILILLir- Sei - AVQVSTINI ■ KOLOB • APLt.
Second Seal. a-D. 11&8-11S9.
3843. Sulph. casts from imperTcct impression, 2| In.
[Ixvii. 63, 64-1
0. St. Augustine, seated on a carved throne, with mitre,
cuspcd nimbus, and pall, lifting; up the r. h. in benediction, in
the L h, a crozier. In the field on each side a quatrcfoiled
panel, containing a hcud, that on the I., wanting.
ft SIOILL' -6 VSTINI - CANTVIAlRIE APL'I ■
li, St. Paul [with sword in the r. h.]. and St. Peter, with
keys in the 1. k, each with nimbus, seated on a throne orna-
mented with two storeys of arcaded panel-work, holding up
bctw. them 3 circular panel, countersunk, containing an in*
distinct design, with fish in waves at the lower part, perhaps the
baptism of King Hthclbcrt. The border of this panel is in-
scribed: — XPVSC'I In the field round the inner edge, near the
two Saints, the names : — ;8 . pavuvs s ■ PETRVa. In base,
under a semicircular arch, betw. two smaller arches, united to
them by still smaller arches, each having only a single soffit,
a man crouching. The border of this arch is inscribed : —
HCR (HerodX The date of the making of this seal is
indicated by the following legend : —
ft : HOC - BtOILL- ■ FACTUM - EST ■ ANNO • OECIUO - RICAIRDI ■
REQI8 • ANIGLOR:
The letters tJ M of factum. N S of mmo, D li of dcamo,
and O K of An^lorum, are ri::9]>ectively conjoined.
486
CATALOCUF. OF SEALS.
Third StaL
2944. Sulph. Gists, from fine but chipped impression.
[Ixvii. Ci,*, 6;.]
0. Same as obv. of previous seal, Na 2843, with alteration
of designs of heads in the panels, for which an ornamental
quatrcfoil is substituted here in each case.
• 8I0ILL- ECCU'IC aVST CANTVARIC •
ANtGLXa ■ APL-I !
B. Same as reo. of prex'tous seal. No. 2843, with alteration of
dc5if^ in the panel, for which a sixfoil rose is substituted, and of
th^t under the arch, for which a dimidiated sixfoil is substituted.
• : HOC
FACTUM ■ EST ■ ANNO
RC018 ■ ANOL(S.
MO- R
Fourth Seal.
2B4B. [a.D. 1351.] Red : very imperfect, only tJie centre ;
appended by a plaited cord of faded thread. [L, V. C, xiv. I.]
For description see Na 2846
2046. Sulph. cast.1, from line and perfect impre&sion, 3{ in.
[Ixvii. 66, 67.]
0. A gothic architectural edifice intended to represent a
combined elevation and section of the conventual church,
enclosed in the foreground at the base by an arcAded corbel-
t.ible of three sides of an octagon, with embattled parapet.
The central subject in a square niche or panel, with four trc-
foilcd arches, is the baptism of King Ethclbcrt by St. Aujjustiiic,
Above this, in a double niche, each with a cinqucfoilcd arch
and crockcted canopy, on the 1. St. Peter seated on a throne,
holding book and keys, on the r. St. Paul scntcd on a tlirone,
holding book and a sword by the blailc. At each side, in the
transept, which has a double clcrcslor>' of small arcaded
windows, two trcfoilcd arches with a full-length fiRure under
each one, those on the 1. two monks, on the r. a king and a
monk. Over the roof on each side an angel issuing from
heaven, holding a censer ; and on the I. a wavy star, on the r.
a crcscenL Bctw. these angels two shields of arms : two keys
in saltire.
• 81GILL- : MON[AST€RI]l ^ BEATOa : APL'OB : PETRI : CT 1
PAVL1 ; SCIQ} : AVGVSTINI : ANQLOS : APL'I : CIANTIVAR*.
II. St. Augustine, seated on a throne in a carved niche, with
ogee-archedcanopy enriched with foliage and a large finial; with
mitre and paii, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h, a
crozicr. I n tlic field at the sides tlie inscription : — AV-G'-Tl— N*.
MONASTIC, ETC.
487
On Ills breast over the pall a plaque or reliquary with three
hnlf- length saints on it, the one in the centre crott-ncd, those
8t the sides mitred : the border is ornamented, and has a legend
in very smail characters. Over the arch on each side, in a small
niche with cinquefoiled arch, crockctod, an archbishop seated,
with an indistinct name (probably one of the early Arch-
bishops of Canterbury) in very small characters on the plinth
or string-course below. In the field over these niches, on
each side of the linial of the large central niche, a shield of
arms : a cross. At each side of the principal figure a small
niche with trefoiled arch containing on the I. Binnus, Bishop
of Dorchester, with pastoral staff and book, on the r. Queen
Bertha. The plinth or Mring<ourse belonging to these and
the lai^e niche bear their names : — 8' BifllNVS • P ■ AVQV8TIN*.
ANQL' ■ APL'S 86RTA. (0 Over tlicse niches, on eacli
side a smaller arched niche containing an archbishop seated,
with the following names on the plinths: — L [THEiODoa*
r. , . , IV9TV3. Over these, again, on each side in the field an
estoilc of six points. Oul.'<ide these four side-niches, tabcr-
n.v:lc work. In b.T.se, under tlic corbel table of the inscribed
flinlh, a homed head of Moses (?) bctw. a sea-dragon on the
and a wyvcrn on the r.
ANGLIA : Q ■ OOMINO : FIOEI : SOCIATUR = AMORg.
tt HOC : AVGU5T1N0 : OEBETUR : PATRIS : HONORE.
H.istcd, //itf, ef Kent, vol. iv., p. 659 ; Du^dsJc, Afon. An^l., vol. i.,
|il. II.
Robert de Bello. Abbat. a.d. 1237-1252.
2647. [A.D. 1243.] Sulph. cast, from fine Impression.
2j X tjin. [Ixvii. 68.]
Pointed oval ; the Abbat, standing on a carved corbel,
with mitre, in the r. h. a pastoral stafT, in the I. h. a book. In
the field on each side a unqucfoil.
ISJIOrLL-
ROSCRTI ; DEI
AVQVSTINI :
ORACIA
CANT . .
ABSATIS • SANCTI
Roger of Chichester, .,4M»/. a.d. 1252-1272.
2848. Sulph. cast, from iine impression. 2\ x i| in.
Pxvii. 69.]
Fointcd oval : the Abbat, standing on a carved corbel in a
canopied niche elegantly carved, with mitre, in the r. h. a
pastoral staflf, in the I. h. a book. In the carved work on each
side an oval panel, cuspcd, containing a monk's head.
U: SIOILU' ROOERI 0£l ORA AB' . . . . SCl AVQVSTINI :
CANTVARie ; a
488
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas Fyndon, Ad^/. a.d. 1287-1309.
3849. Sulpli. cast, from fine impression, chipped in places.
2} X 1} in. [Ixvii. 75.]
Tointcd oval : tlic Abbat, rull-lcngth. liftinK up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In the field, on each
side, a hand i«4uing, holding on the L, a key, on the r. a sword,
emblems of SS. Peter and Paul, patron Saints of this Abbey.
e THOMAS Oei ■ QRA i ABBAS • AVQV
. I : CANT".
Privy Stale/ the AbhaL
fl850. [13th cent] Sulph. cast ^^ x if in. [IxviL 73.]
Pointed 0v.1l : SL Augustine, seated on a throne, with mitre,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. hand a pastoral stitfT,
in a canopied niche with trefoiled arch, supported on four
slender shafts. Over it, iwo saints half-length, under a canopy
with square-headed arch. In base, under a trefoiled arch the
Abbat, half-length in prayer to the 1.
6IQILL- SCCR6TI - ABBtS - SCI • AVOVST^ : CANTVAR-.
Prior' i Seal.
2661. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression.
H X I in. [Ixvii. 76.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^n, seated on a throne, with nimbus,
holding; the Child on the r. knee ; on the I. a sceptre flcur-dc-
liz^. in base, under an arch, the prior, half-length in prayer,
to the r.
* SIOILL- ■ PRIORIS ■ SCI • AVGTINI ■ CANT'
The letters A N of Canf eire conjoined.
Beaded border.
Sub-Prior (f).
28&2. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, from chipped impression.
2^ X 1} in. [Ixtti. 74.]
Pointed oval : King Ethelbert, praying, in a car\'cd font,
ba]>tl»cd by St Augustine, who stands with mitre .ind pastoral
staff, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, turned towards the
king, on the I. ; on the r. an assistant holding a book. Over-
head, under a trefoiled canopy ornamented with three crosses,
a hand of blessing. In base, under a cinqucfoiled arch, a
monk, half-length in prayer to the 1.
8IGILL' : SUBO PRIORtS : SCI ■ AVQTIN APL'I I
CANT'.
MONASTIC, ETC
489
Treasurer.
3653. [l4th-isth cent] Sulph. cast from matrix :n pos-
session of the Society of Antiquaries, l^ in. [Ixvii. 77,]
The two lce>'s of St. Peter in saltirc, handles downward,
bctw. St. Augustine, seated in a niche with ogee arch, lifting
up the r, h, in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff, at the
top ; A monk seated, holding a scroll of accounts, at each side ',
and in base betw. three cstoiles a shield of arms: a cross,
charged will) the letter T for Tkestiurarius, The field seme
with small mullets and annulets.
8' TK€BAVRARI€ : MON : ft SCI : AVOVSTINI ; CANTVARI£N.
Inner border beaded.
Uugdalv, Atvit. Angl^ voL i., pL II., Iig. 2.
Austin Priory or Hospital of St. Gregviy.
First Seat.
2854. [izth cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
3 X 2I in. (Ixv. 13.]
Pointed oval : Archbishop Lanfranc, founder of the Priory,
or St. Grcftory the Pope, patron Saint, seated on a throne,
wearing pail and ecclesiastical vestments with embroidered
sleeves, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book.
» 8IQILLVM • 8ANCTI QREGORII PAPE CAnVARIE.
Second Seal.
2655. tt3th cent} Sulph. casts from fine impression im-
perfect on the 1. side. 2J in. [Ixv. 14, 15.]
0. In a niche with trefoilcd arch topped with a small cross
and supported on .tlcndcr columns Archbishop Lanfranc,
seated on a throne, with mitre and pall, lifting up the r. h, in
benediction, in the 1. h, a crozier ; bctw. two saints seated 00
thrones in smaller niches at the sides. On the I. only the head
with nimbus, and curved end of a pastoral slaff remain ; on the
r. St Edbuf^ii, wilhniinbu.'*, holding in the r. h. a book, in the
I. h. a pastoral statf held obliquely, with the name s' £DBVROA
along the inner edge of the Geld.
• SIQILLVM r C0NV€NTV8 ■ CCCLESie -8 NTVARIC-
B. A geometrical design of circles touching each other, each
oiic encloung a smaller concentric circle to which is a (juatre-
490
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
foiled flower. In each of the small cusped spaces !n the field
behv. the circles a smaller quatrcfoJl or rosette.
No legend.
Robert. Prior.
2866. [i3t]i cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
i| X )i in. [Ixvii. 72.]
Pointed oval : llic Prior, standing on a carved cort>eI,
holding a bo<)k with both hands. In the field on each side a
tall candle in a candlestick ; on the 1. a crescent, on the r. %
mullet.
• 8' ROeeRTI ■ PRIOR' ■ 8AN0TI ■ QREQORIt TVAR'.
Cf. HaiLch. 78H. 3>
Hugh, Prior.
28S7. [a.D. 1 263.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
i| X 1 in. [Ixv. 33.]
Pointed oval : the \'irgin seated on a throne, under a carved
and trefoilcd gothic canopy, with crown, the Child on the 1.
knee. In base under a trcfoiled arch, the Prior, half-length in
prayer to the 1.
S' HVQONI8 ■ PRtORrS ■ SCl - QRCQORII ■ CANr.
Beaded borders.
Prh^ Seal of Prior Hugh t
3808. [A.D. 1363.] Sulph. cast from fine imprcsw)n
chipped at the bottom. \\ X i in. [IxviL 78.]
Pointed oval : impression of an antique ovnl gem. Her-
cules str.angling the Ncm3:an Lion, in the field on the I a
club. Thte gem is set betw. a crescent at the top and an
cstoilc in base.
• SVM r SCRA : SCCTI : CgLO : 8€CTA : FACETI.
HENRV, Prior.
3859. [a.D. 1277.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2 X lA in- ['"v. 16]
Pointed oval : the Prior, standing on a corbel and holding a
book under an arclied canopy of church-IJkc form, supported
on four slender shafts.
8' • HENRICI : PERIJORIS t € . .
CAN . .
.e
OR£QOIRt:i
The letters o R of Prioris are conjoined.
Cf. Marl. cb. 7S F- V^
MONASTIC, ETC
491
Bmtedutim Nunrnry 0/ St. SepuUkre.
3860. [12th cent.] Sulph. cast Trom fine but chipped
impression, aj in. [Ixv. 17.]
The Holy Sepulchre, in form of a rcctanfjular case, with
mosaic front ; on it an Angel seated ; over it four columns
supporting a domc-shapcil tent or baldachin.
«■ SIQILLVM • ECL'e - tffi ■ SCPVLCHRt - CANTVARIC.
Austin friars.
2881. [t4th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
If in. [Ixv. 18.]
Three niches with ogcc-archcd canopies containing a
bishop with pastoral staff, perhaps St. Francis, bctw. two
archbishops with crozicrs, one of wlioin represents Sl Augus-
tine. Over the canopies, the Almighty, half-length, liftin); up
the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. an orb. The background
diapered lozcn^. In base, under a depressed square-headed
arch, the Prior turned to the r., reading: at a lectern, behind
hira two Friars praying. The background replenished with
foliage.
• 6' COMMVNITATIS : F^RATIRVM ■ ^REMIITARV - 0RDINI8 : SSl :
AVQV8TIM ; CANTVARIE ■
Carved borders.
Minor Friars.
2862. [i.}th cent] Sulph. cast. I| X } in. [Ixv. 19.]
I'ointi-d oval : Bcckct'-i Martyrdom, under a carved golhic
canopy like a churcJi with trcfoiled arch. In base, under a
pointed arch bctw. two half arches, the Prior, half-length, in
prayer to the r.
B' . FRATRVM : MINORVM tCANTVARIE.
Hospital of St. Tkonias, Eastbridgt.
2863. [12th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 3X
2 in. [Ixv. za]
Pointed oval : St. Thomas Becket, Patron Saint, with mitre
and pall, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a
492
CATALOGUE OP SEALa
pastoral stafT, with which ho is picrcinj^ the head of a knight
ill armour under foot, who ii lying un his back and huldiug a
sword in the 1. b.
*eiaiLLVM : H0SPITALI8 : S : TOMC : CANTVARIC : 0€ : EAST*
Later Seal.
2864. [igth cent] Sulph. cast 3{xHin. [D.C.,G.4&]
Poititcd oval : the Virgin seated on a throne, in a canopied
niche of late style, with crown, holding on the 1. knee the
Child also crowned. In base, in a small niche, Sl Tliomas
with mitre and crozicr, kneeling in prayer to the r. In the
field on each side a sprig of foliage.
9' 006 ■ HOSPITAL- ■ SOf- TH06 ■ MART ■ 8Vfi 68TB-QQ€ CANT.
BM. T^gr,, vol. i^ p. 400.
3665. Another. [Ixvi 21.]
Hospital of St. John the Bapiist. N^rthgate.
2866. Ii6th-I7th ccntui>'.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
\\ X \\ in. [Ixv. 24.]
Oval : the Baptism of Our Lord by St John Baptist
with a shell, on a mount with trees and foliage ; on the r, the
Agnus Dei ; overhead the Holy Spirit as a dove, descending.
Legend incorrectly cut
• SIQILLVM '8ANQD
Borders of foliage.
lOHANNCS - BADISTV3.
Aiwther Seal.
2867. [i6th-i7th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2i X li in. [Ixv. 25.]
Pointed oval : St John Baptist, standing on a bank beside
a river, holding the Agnus Dei on a plaque in llic I. h.. and
pointing to it with the r. ; at each side a tree with three leaves.
In the field on the I. a fleur-de-lis, on the r, a crescent en-
closing an cstoilc of six points. Peculiar style of art.
•HIC HOMO MISSUS A
0£0 CVI NOMEN ERAT lOANNES-
—Jok.\.(>.
MONASTIC, ETC 493
William Martvn, "Con/rater:'
2668. [A.D. 1430.] Red : indistinct. 4 X ^ in. [Harl. ch.
79 «■ 53 ]
Shield-shaped : a stag's head cabosscd with a smalt cross-
cro!i<tlet and four roundlcs betw. the attires. On a gHosi
chief the inscription : — ihc.
Jesus Hospita}, North^te.
2669. [16th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2{ x i|
ia [Ixv. 22.]
Pointed oval : a (jriflin segrcant At the commencement
of the l^end a man's face.
8IQILLUM a HOSPITALIS tt IHESV ft IN ft NORTHOATE.
Beaded borders.
Anoifur S'eaL
2870. [i€tli cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i{ In.
Pxv. 23,]
A griffin scgreant
• SIQILLVM • : • HOSPITALIS • ■. • IHESV ■ ; ■ IN - : • NORTHOATE.
Maynard Spital.
2871. [17th ccnL ?J Sulph. cast from the matrix. I| X \\
in. [Ixv. 26.)
Oval : the Vii^in, full-length, the Child on the r. arm, in
a canopied niche, pinnacled and crocketed, with slight and
imperfectly dcsipncd tabernacle work at the sides.
The space left for the legend has not been filled up.
St, Mtwgartts Hospital /or Poor Priests.
3872. [14th cent.] Sulph. cost from indistinct impression,
l\-K\ in. [Ixv. 30.)
Pointed oval : Bcckct's Martyrdom under a trefoiled arch
with a pinnacled tower over it In base under a trefoiled
arch, the bust of a priest, in prayer, to the t.
« TC PASTOR AVE MICHI 8IT POOR fXID; A Ve.
494
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another Seal.
2B73. [14th cent.] Sutph. cast \\ x 1 in. [Ixv. 39.I
Pointtxl oval : in a quadrilobed panel, Bcckct's Martyrdom,
divided by a line from the second subject D%'crhcad, the Co-
ronation of the Virgin. In base, under a round-headed arch a
Priest, half-length in prayer, to the r.
« MARTIRI8 ■ ET • MfilS • PRCCe - ME - RCQC - D£XTCRA - PEtlS.
The letters E R of dtxlera arc conjoined.
SVMON, JPff/cr? ■»r SvMON Dn Langton, ArchdeaeoH
0/ Canterbury, tiu founder, before A.D. 1224.
2874. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct imprcision.
If X 1 in. [Ixv. 28.J
Pointed oval : on a platform the Vii^n, full-length, with
crown, the Child on the 1. arm ; on the r. a Priest kneeling
before her in prayer.
« R£CTORI OIQNA SYMONI 818 VIRGO BENIQNA.
Seal of Unknoitm Use, found oti taking down tke
N. Totucr of the Cathedral.
2875. [13th cent] SulpK. cast from bone matrix. i| in.
[Ixv. 12.)
A rudely shaped shield of arms : a cross molinc.
Legend in two concentric circles.
(Inner circle.) « siGiLLVM : S6CR6TI : * :
{Ouh-r circU.) 11 : AV£ : MARIA : GRACIA : PL€NA ; DOMlN» i
Peculiar forms of the letters.
CARISBROOKB, Alien Priory of Benedietine Monks,
dtdicatcU to St. Mary, Isle of Wight,
2676. [isthccnt] Sulph. cast from imperfect imprcs^on.
\\ X 1 in. [Ixiii. 85.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, faalf-Icngth, with nimbus, holding
on the I. knee the Child also with nimbus. In the field on the
r. a trefoil slipped. In base, under a pointed arch, with tower
or spire at each side, the Prior, half-length in prayer, to the r.
« SIGILLVM : ANDR€E : PRIOR ROC.
The letters R in prior . . .arc coojoinc-d.
MONASTIC. ETC
495
CAROW, or KARHOU, Befitdutitu Numery of St, Mary,
near Norwich.
First Seal.
3877. [i2thccnt.1 Sulph.cast. 2$ x H in. [txxxiii. 38.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, in profile to the r. with crow-n of
three points, and hair confined in a net, seated on a chair, the
Child on the I, knee, in the r. h. a sceptre f1cur-dc-liz^. Very
archaic style of art. The crown may be compared with that
worn by Henrj- \.,Sxr\.\ti Reg. atid Eccl. Antiq. p. lOl, pi. LI.;
for the sceptre see ibid. p. 7, pi. IV. ; and for the hair-net,
Will^min, MoHumens Tn/ditt, vol. i., p. 61, pi. cl.
e 8' 8ANCTC MARie - IVXTA N0RWI09.
yourn. Bril. Ank. Asioe., vol. xxxviiL, p. 176.
Second Seal.
Sd76. [13th cent] R«d: injured. 2\ x t| ItL [xxxv.
24S.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin turned slightly to the 1., seated on
a carved corbel, with nimbus, the Child, also with nimbus, on
her 1, Icnce. On the 1., the Prioress kneeling before her in ad-
oration, holding a scroll inscribeil : — MATER D' MKm', (Mater
Dei memento), with the letters a n, and E R, of Mater, and
M £ of metnento conjoined. In the field over the scroll a
crescent and an estoile. Over the head of the Virgin a hand
of blessing.
« StOILLUM 6ANCT€ MARtC D€ KAROW6.
Blomcficld, //«/. i/vVfM/i?/*, vol. iv„ pUnal end, No. 191 ; and p. 578;
Di;«diJc, MoH, Angt., vol iv., pL Xai., £. 7.
2879. Green : fine, very imperfect, (xxxv. 249.]
0. As abo\-c. No. 2878.
B. A sinull round countcrscal, } m. Our Lord on the cross
hctw. the Virgin and St John.
Blomelidd, Hiit. ej Norfolk, vol. iv., plui at end, No. 174, calls this ttie
private seal of the Prioreis.
Prioress.
2680. [ijthccnt.] Red: chipped at the points. UX i in.
[xxxv. 250.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, standing on a carved corbel, with
496
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
crown, slightly turned to the r., the Child on the I. arm. On
the r. the Prioress, kneeling in adoration.
8' PRIOFtrSSE CT CONV£NTVS DC KARH
Ulomc&cld, HiiLef S»r/otk, vol iv., pUn at end, No. 191, and p^, J78.
Prioress and Conveni ad Causas.
2881. [13th cent] Light brownish-white, varnished : fine,
chipped in places, i| X I in. fxxx%', 251.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin with crown, seated on a throne,
under an arched canopy, the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. knee,
in the r. h, a sceptre fleury.
8' PRtORISSE • er - RHQWe • AD • CA8.
Blomcfield, Hist, of Norfolk, voL iv., plan al end. No. 193, and p. J78,
where it is called the seal of the exempt spiritual Jurisdiction.
CABTMELE or KERTMEL, Austin Catwtt^ Priory of
St. Mary, co. Lancaster.
2882. [i2th cent.] Sulph. casts, from chipped imprcswon.
About 3 X 2 in. when perfect. [Ixvi, 26, 27.]
0. Pointed oval : the Viryin, with crown, seated on a throne,
the Child on the r. knee, in the 1. h. a sceptre (leur-de-liz^
with a bird on the top, betw. two small saltire crosses.
IQIL NVeN . e = MARI€ : D6 : KGRMCI
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrscal. ij x i|. St.
Michael and the Dragon.
e> BIQILLVM ■ SeCRETl ■ CAPTVlUt (MM
William, Prior.
2883. [r3th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression,
li X \ in. [Ixvi. 28.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, full-length, with crown, in the
r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-Iiz^ in the I. h. a book.
« StQILL- WILLI PRI0RI8 DE K€RM£1.'.
OASTLE-ACRE, Ctuniac Priory 0/ St. Mary, co. Norfolk.
First Seal.
3884. [About A.D. 1200.] Light reddish-yellow : originally
fine, now much injured and edge chipped away. 2\ X \\ in.
[Toph. ch. 15.J
MONASTIC, ETC.
497
Pointed ova\ : the Virgin, seated, the Child on her lap ; in
hts L h. a scroll.
!t 8IQ]ILLVM ■ &ANOTE ■ MARIE ■ . . . REN9I8 ■ CCCLCSIE.
BtuiDfAcUl, //(>/. of SorJo!k, vol. vxii., p. 373.
2885. SuJph. cast of No. 2884. \Q.Q,., D. I3.]
Second Seal.
8686. [A.D. 1446.] Bronzc-Rrccn ; originally finc^ now
fraigmcnUrj'. 2 J X If in. [Toph. ch. tl.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin. fuH-lcngth, in radiance, enclosed
within a vfsica-shapcd cloud, upheld by four angels, of whom
parts of only tn'o now remain, 111 a carved niche with elaborate
double canopy »nd txbcniaclc work at the sides, pinnacled,
resting on a corbel or bracket of masonry. In biisc, under a
round-beaded arch, a portcullis, let half-way down, and in the
open way the monogram m for Maria.
MONASTEItll - BEAT
Beaded borders.
DloDiclicId, nut. 0/ Norfolk, vol. riiL, p. 375.
3867. Sulph. cast of No. 2S8€. [Ixix. 12.]
0A8TLE-RIBING, Hospital of the Holy Trinity, co. Norfolk.
2888. [i7thccnt] Sulph. cast from thcmatrix. 2f x i^-In.
[xlvii. 4(590
Pointed oval : Henry HOWARD, Earl of Northampton,
founder [A.D. 1604-1614], kneeling on a tasscllcd cushion to
the L, on a iKJvement ornamented with 3 geometrical p.ittern,
under a curtained baldachin siipjiortL-d on two cylindrical
shafts. The Karl wears a sword, and the tabard, or surcoat,
and shouldcr-pieces are charged with the folloK-ing arms: on
a bend, bctw. six crosses croslet fitchiles, a crescent for differ-
ence, Howard. Field diapered lozcngy with a cinquefoil in
each space. Cf. No. 2967.
* SIQILL- • H0SPITALI8 • 8C'T£ • ET • INDIVtDV^C • TRINITATtS -
IN • RI8IN0E • AD - CA3TRVM.
LainS^ htS. Catal., No. 363 ; Add. MS. 13,011, f. yt.
2 K
r49!l
CATALOGUE OF iiEALS.
%!AT£8BY, Brntdictine N^mmery of St. Mary and St. EdiiiunJ,
cv. NortkampioH,
Seal ad Causas.
2689. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect and indis-
tinct impression, Ij X I J in. [Ixix. 67.]
Pointed oval : the \^ii^in seated on a throne in a canopied
iiiclic. the Child on the 1. knee In base, under a trcfoilcd arch,
the Prior, half-length in prayer to the L
"^ BIGILL' CO 0AT€3ei ■
Angl., vol- iv., p. 636^
AD ■ CAVSA. . .
Pl 286; Dugd«lc,
Slot).
OATHALB, Priory of St. Giles, ea. Htrtferd,
2890. [a.d. 1219-1227.] Dark-jjrccn : chipped and in-
dbtinctin parts. 2j X If Iru [Stone Collcclion : Rcpingdon
Charters.]
p. Pointed oval : St. Giles, Patnm Saint, seated, holding a
book and a pastoral stafT, at his side a fawn beneath a
tree.
» 8IQILL- ■ 8CI - eaiDli ABB C ■ CATHALC
B. A smaller pointed oval countcrsenl \\ v. \ in., with
mark of the handle. Tltc bust ofa monk, with tonsured head,
and wearing the cowl, lifting up his hands in prayer, to the r.
Overhead a hand of blct^sing.
.iut: y- \ '
BCNCOtCAT ' NOS - D€VB • NR.
■' CATTELEY, Gilhertine Priory of St. Afary, co. Lincoln.
,i, a89L [13th cent.] Stilph. cast, l-f X i in. [l-wi 9a]
! Pointed oval : the Virgin, with crown, seated on a throne,
the Child on the I, knee. In base, under an arch, the Prior
kneeling in prayer to the r.
n e- ' PRtORATVS ■ D£ • OATTCLE «■
n
CERMB, or CERNELL, Bcntdictine Abb^ of SS. Alary, .-
Ptier^ and Benedict, te. Dorset.
2892. [ 1 3th cent.] Sulpli. cast from fine impression, now
very impcrlect, Al>f>ut 3I in. when pctfecl, [Ixii. yx\
The w. front of the church with elaborate details of early
MONASTIC ETC
499
English architecture. On the foliated crockets of the roof, on
ti\c 1. a small bird, the corTcs]>ondmg bird on the r. broken off.
In biise, under two round-headed arch<^ of masonry-, half-
ler^th, figures of the two founders. Augiistiac and Ethclmer,
Uplifting their hands to support the edifice above them. On
each side behind them a cinquefoil, that on the r. broken
away.
Legend wanting.
Engraved, Crom very imncrficci imprcstioa, in Duf'dBle, .V^i. Awl.,
vol. iu, pi. XVi.
Alfbats Stai.
2693. [15th cent1 Sutph. cast from line but imperfect
lm]>rtM->ion. 2( X H '"- ['"ii. 31.]
Pointed oval ; in three canopied niches full-length figures of
the Virgin, crowned, the Child in the r. h„ and a sceptre llcur-
dc-liz^ in the I h., bctw. St Cath.irine, with crown, nimbus and
wheel on the I., and St. Marcaret, with cromi, standing on a
Dragon and piercing his head with a long cross, on the r. In
ba»c, under a round-headed arch, the Abbat, half-lcntrlh, with
mitre and stafiT, praying. On the masonry at the sides two
shields of arms : 1. a lion rampant, within a bordure l>czanl^c ;
r. a cross engrailed bctw. four lily-flowers slipped, CerNE
Abdev.
SiOILL OE CERNE.
2894. [A.D. t47sO
IHorl. ch. 44 B. 4S-1
A ram or goaL
Roger Bemvster. Abbai.
Signei.
indistinct fragment j
Red
imOQCRCUSJ.
m,
0HATERI3, Bencdtethte tVunrtery 0/ St. Mary, (o. CnmbriJgt.
2696. [i3th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
21 X 2 in. px. 55.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, with crown, seated on a throne
the sides of which terminate with animals' heads and feet, hi
the r. h. a sceptre or flowering branch, in the L h. a book.
* 8IQIUUVM - SANCTIC MJARIE -
2 K 2
500
CATALOGUB OF SEALS.
CHAUCUMBE, or SAWCOMB, Austin Canons' Priory of
SS. Peter and Paul, Co. Northampton.
2896. [ijthccnt] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2{Xi|ta.
[Ixix. G&?i
Pointed oval : St. Paul, full-length, in the r. h. a long sword.
on the I. ; St. Peter. full-lenKth, in the r. h. two keys, on the
r. Overhead a reversed bow or arc, over which a liand of
blcMtng JMuing from heaven. In base, under an arc or sen)i«
circular arch, the Prior, kneeling in prayer to the L
• 8I0ILL' ■ APOSTOLORV ■ P€TR1 ■ €T • PAVLI - DC ■ CMAVCVMBA.
HENRY DE KeGWORTH, ywn A.D. I339.
SB97. Sulph. cast from chipped Impression, l^ x f in.
[Ixix. 69.]
Pointed oval : SS, Paul and Peter, standing as in Jio. 2896,
in a canopied niche, with two arches, pinn;icled and crockctcd.
In ba-sc, under a carved round-headed niche, tlie Prior kneeling
in prayer to the L
8' HCN ORIS DC CHAVC0MB6.
CHEPSTOW, or STRiaUIL, lieHedUtine Priary of
St. Mary, co. MonmoHth.
2898. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
2jx ti in. [Ixvii. 52.]
Pointed oval : tlic Virgin, with crown, seated in a heavily
canopied niche of late .style, pinnacled and crockctcd, with
tabernacle work at the sides, the Child on the r. knee In
ba^e a sliicld of arms : uncertain, but perhaps barry on a
cliicf a saltire betw. some defaced diarges.
M. S* COE -• SCE •* MARie <«
CHERTSEY, Mitred Rtntdiitint Abbey of St. Peter,
CO. Surrey,
2B99. [nth cent.] Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2^X21^ in. [Ixxii. 5&]
Oval : the Abbey Church, from the N,, standing on a plinth
of two steps, with porch, central tower of three storc)'s with
round-headed windows, two .timihtr windows in nave, a unall
window in apse and VV. porch ; at each gable of the nave uid
MONASTIC, ETC.
sot
at cnnlcm gabtc of apse a long cross, la the exergue an
ornamental flcur-dc-lis of elegant design.
« SIOILLVM ■ SANCm ■ PEJTRI • 0(£]ROTIZ £CL'E.
The s in Sancti is angular, the c in Satutt and yUc/'e, of
square form.
Dugdalc, iVtfn. An£1., vol Lt pi. V.
Wiik Counierseai.
3900. [a.D. 1269.] Dark mottled green: fine, the edge
injured. [Add. ch. 5546^}
*i\ * SIQ . . LVM ■ SANCTl • PETRI • OTIZ *OL*E.
B. A small [xtintcd oval counterseal. i|Xit in. St.
Peter on the cross, head downwards, with nimbus. 1 3th cent
style of art
80LUE - IUBT£ ■ OCO : CULPAR* PCTRE - CATENAS.
The letters L U of jj/«^are conjoined.
Bc.idcd borders.
290L [ad. 1272.] Dark bronze-green : fine, but imperfect.
[Add. ch. 5547-]
Counterseal only.
John de Medmeham or Medhenham, Ahbat.
2902. [A.D. 1269.] Dark mottled green; fin«^ very im-
perfect. 21 X i^ in. [Add. ch. 5546.]
0. Pointed oval : the Abbat, fuU-lcnKth [on a corbel
elegantly c<ir%'ed with foliage], under a trvfoilcd canopy
carved like a church, in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I. h.
a book.
[« S'.l lOHANINISI ICERn'ESEYE.
R. Counterseal a.-? in No. 2900.
2903. [a.D. 1272.] Dark bronze-green : wry fine, now
cracked and imperfect. [Add. ch. 5 547. J
0. D€i ■ GRA
Mo counterseal.
Bartholomew db Winton. ^iio/. a.d. 1272-1307.
2904. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2^ x 1^ in
[Ixxii. 591 . -
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a corbel under a
canopy (as in seal of Abbat John dc Medmeham, No. 2902)^
in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I. ti. a book. In the field
on each side a small niche with pointed arch and crockctcd
5CB
CATALOGUE OF SEAU.
.spini, eontnihin; » snint's head, Indicttcd by the embl«iM
introduced into the field below the niches ; I. the two keys of
St. Pctcr ; r. the sword of St. Paul
8' BARTHOLOMCI : Oil = QAA i ABBATIB i CeRTCSCYC ■
John Mav, AMat.
Smloftht Satristy.
2906. [a.ix 1466.] Red : rragments. [Add. ch. 5487.)
Pointed oval : St Pctcr standing in a trcfoilcd niche, in
the r. h. .1 key, In base, under a trcfoiled arch, the sacrist,
half-length, in prayer, to the r.
ato R . . . e
Thomas Pekkt. cr Pigot, Abbat.
2906. [a.D. 1489.] Dark i^rccn : vcr)' imperfect and indis-
tinct. About ■! X I in. when perfect, [llarl. ch. 44 U. ji-l
Pointed oval : the Abbat, full-length, in a cano^ned niche,
[with pinnacles and tabernacle work at sides,] lifting up the
r. h. in benediction.
Legend defaced.
2907. [A.n. 1495.] Red: very fragraentarj-. [Harl ch.
44 B. 52)
OME" ABBA
2906. IA.D. 1496.] Red : fragmentary. (Harl. ch. 44
B. 53]
2909. [a.D. 1497] Red: fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 44R 54.]
OMEM ABBA
3910. [A.IX 1499O Red : fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 44 B. 55.}
0«t THOME
John Parker? Abbat.
2911. [A.D. 1520.] Red; imperfect and indislincL About
2 X I i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 B. 6;.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing in a [canopied] niche
with tabernacle work at sides, in the r. h. a pastoral staff.
.... BATI8 : DE : CHERTSEY.
MOKASriC. ETC. §*>!
JOHK CORDREV, or CORDEROV, AMat.
2912. [a.D. tS3i.] Red: very impcffcct [HniL cb. 44
B. 66.]
Seal of the Sacristy as ascd by Abbat John May. See
No. 3905. .:
« fiioRi e . . . .
CHESTER, Beitedictins Abbs/ of St. Wtrburgh. a/tenvards
Ike Catkedrai
2913. fl3th ccnl.] Sulpli c-ists from fine but very imperfect
impression. About 3J in. when perfect. [Ix, 75,76.]
0. Aa elaborately detailed representation of a gotbic
church, partly elevation, partly section, with transepts, round*
headed tower arch, with inner arch cinqucfoIM, and tower
with pinnacles and flags at the armies. Under the tower
arch, St. Wcrburgh, seated on a throne; in the r. h. a
ftastoral staff, in the I. h. a book. In the transepts, a nionic
ull-Icngth on the I,, ihc corrcspondinc figure on the r. broken
away. In the countersunk trefoiled panel in the pediment
of the tower, [in the c{uatrefoiIcd panel in the carved plinth of
the bas«,] and in the quatrcfoilcd panel in the 1. transept, a
monk's head.
SIQILUUM : CONU6NTU8 \ CCCUCSICIt SAINCT«( : WCR-
BUR061
R, A somewhat similar edifice. Under the tower arch, a
king seated on a throne, with crown ; in the r. h, a sccplrc
fleury, in the 1. h. an orb topjicd with a cross^ In the tran-
septs, [on the I. a destroyed figure of St. Peter,] on the r. St.
Paul, lulMcngth, in the r. h. a sword, in the 1. h. a book. In
the field over the tower, on the I. a wavy esloilc, the corre-
sponding device, probably a crescent, on tlie r. broken awaj-..
UM : AM : MA [£ : 8IQILLUM ;l
The legend is a rhyming hexameter ver«,
Dugdale, .Voir. Angl., voL ii., pi. XII I.
Henry he Sutton, Abbat.
9914. [^D, 1394.] Red: fine, chipped at the edges and
ftaperfect. About 3I x 2 in. when perfect. [Wol ch. vi. 6a]
pointed oval : the Abbal, with jewelled mitre, in fhc r. h, )i
book, in the I. h. an ornamented pastoral staff, standing in a
finely car\'ed and canopied niche, with elaborate tabniiacio
504
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
■work on brackets at the sides, on which are shields of arms :
I. quarterly, I, 4. Fuanck (Ancient), 3, 3, England ; r. a
woirshead erased, HUGH LUPUS. 2i>d Earl of Chester.
.. ^^. ..... . 6CE : WERBURGE t CESTR % «•
2916. Sulph. cast of Na 2914- [Ix. ;8.]
Prior's Seal.
■\ S916. fi3th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
Uxuin. [Ix. 77.]
Pointed ovat : the Virgin, seated in a niche with trefoiled
arch, the Child on the I. knee. On the r. an angel holding x
tall candle in a candlestick ; the corresponding figure on the
I. broken aw.-i>'. In base, under a trefoiled arch, with church
towers at the sides, an ecclesiastic, half-length, in prayer to
the).
pnionrs
BenecUttine Nunnery 0/ St. Mary,
2917. [tzth cent.] Sulph. ca.M from imperfect imprcssroa.
About 3x2 in. when perfect. [Ix- 79.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with feet on a
projecting foot-board, the Child on the 1. knee, in the r. h. a
sceptre fleur-de-liz4
V IMOINIAUIVM). . . . OeSTR... .
Dtigdale, Mom. Angl., vol. Iv., p. 313.
Another Seal.
'2918. fisth cent.] Sulph, cast from Imperfect [mprcssion.
About 3J X I J in. when perfect. (!x. 8a]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with crown,
the Child, also wUh aown. on the r. knee, in thcl. h. a sceptre
fleur-dc'UzJ, on the r. a kneeling Prioress.
. ... IQILL'- DOM
Later Seal.
2919. [Late t4th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
Six H in. Y\x. 81.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated in a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides, with crown, the Child with crown
MONASTIC, ETC
505
and nimbus, standinf; on her I. knee, in the r. h. a sceptre
6cur-dc-liz& In base, under a round-headed arch, the Fno*
ress, kneeling in prayer
3- COE - PRtORISSE ■ Z ' CdUENTUS • MONIALlO ■ SCE - MARIE ■
OE8TR1E «•
Hospital of St. John Baptist.
2920. [i2th cent! Suloh. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2i X 2 in. when perfect [Ix. 83.]
Pointed oval : St John Baptist, walking to the L, holding a
book with both hands.
lOHANNiS OE O
Anotfur Seal of the Hospital., or of the College of
St. John Baptist,
S931. [isth cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
z{ X li in. [Ix. 84.]
Pointed oval : St John Baptist, with nimbus, standing, three*
quarters* length, on a carved bracket under a carved canopy
of late style, with tabernacle work at the sides, and holding
the Agnus Dei on the 1. arm.
» 8> HE « eCOL .
m 8C) • lOH' • CEST* ••
Later Seal of the Hospital.
*' ' S922. [17th cent. t\ Sulph. coitt from the matrix. }{ x 2\
In. [Ix. 85.]
Oval: on a platform, St John Baptist, full-length, with
ndiaut nimbus and hair-shirt, holding the Agnus Dei on s
plaque in tlic I. h. and pointing to it with the r. h. On each
side an angel, kneeling, and holding up a thistle, stalked and
leaved. In base, under a trefoilcd arch, the Master, tonsured,
half-length, in prayer to the r.
I^end on scrolls : —
N.£XSrOtLL • HOSPITAL • 8ANCTI • lOHAN • 8APT • CE8TR.
506
CATALOGUE OF SILXIS.
Comulile Friars.
Prior's Seai.
2923. fi 3th cent] Sulph. cast i j x U in. (Ix. 86.]
l*oinlcd oval : the Virpiii, stanJinf* on a carved corbel, tiic
Child on the 1. arm. In the field un each side a candle in a
candlestick.
■ S- ■ P'ORia ■ C68TRI6 ■ fSm ■ 06 - OARMetO.
Beaded borders.
CHESHUHT, Betmiictine A'annery of St. Mary, co. Hertford.
First Seal.
2924. [I2th cent] Sulph. cast from imiicrfect impression.
About 2{- X 1? in. wlieii perfcct [Ixiv. 6l.j
Pointed oval : the Virpin, seated on a throne terminating at
the sides with animals' heads and feet, the Child on her lap
bctw. her knce^ In her r. h. a ball, in the 1. h. another ball
with a trcfoiled xpng issuing from it
LLVM ■ C
Isabella, Prii>rtss.
Ojgiee Seal.
2g2&. [a.D. I474-] Red: imperfect About l^ X j in.
when perfect [Harl. ch- 44 C. 2.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated in a canopied niche, with
crOwn, tlic Child on the r. arm, in the 1. h. a sceptre
8' OFFI
Cabled borders.
2926. [A-U. I4;s.] Red : a fragment [Harl. ch. 44 C J.]
HUT*
2927. [a.D. 1475.1 Red : fine. [Harl. ch. 44 C. 4.]
, . .8- OFFICM ; PRIORISSE ; DE iCHESTHDT'
2928. [A.D. 1479.] Red: injured and imperfect. [HarL
ch. 44 C. S,]
8' OFFtCIJ : PRIORI
- r
Monastic, Etc.
sor
2939. [a.D. 14S0.] Red: Endistmct fngment. [Harl. c^
44 C. 7.]
OHESTHUT «
2930. [A.i>, 1480.] Red: Injured and imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 44 C. 8.]
L^cnd defaced.
2931. [A.D. 148a] Red: very imperfect. [Harl. ch. 44
C.g.J
8* OFFI
Alice Clerk, PrUreu.
Office Seal,
2932. [A.D. 1485.] Red : imperfect [Harl. ch. 44 C. 19.I
Same seal 3s used by Isabella, Prioress; see No. 2925.
........I,. CHE3TH0T. . .
2933. [A.n. I48«.] Red : imperfect. {Hari. ch. 44 C. 20.]
Legend wanting.
2934. [A.D. I4S;.] Red : small fragment [Harl ch. 44
C.21.]
r CM : PRI
2935. [A.D. 1487.] Red : fragments. [Harl. ch. 44 C. 32.]
Legend wanting.
2936. [A.D. 1487.J Red : imperfect [Harl. ch. 44 C 23.]
OtJ : PR Oe : CHE
2937. [a.D. 1488.] Red ; imperfect. IHarl. ch. 44 C. 24-]
OIJ : PRIDRISSE : DC .'.
B936. [A.D. 1488.} Red : imperfect. [HarL ch. 44 C. 25.)
S- OFFICtJ ! PR
S0S9. [A.D. 14SS.] Red : injured and imperfect [Harl.
ch. 44 C. 1 1.]
FFI Uf-*
2940. [A.D. 1489.] Red : chipped at lower point. [HarL
eh. 44 C. 12.}
8- OFFICIJ : Pfil . . . . 88E : DE : CHESTHDT \m'
294L Sulph. cast of No. 2940. (l^iv. 62.] '-.
2942. [,v.D. 1489] Red : imperfect [Harl. ch. 44 C. 14.]
8' OFFICM : PR THffT : *
CATALOCUE OF SEALS.
2943. [Date torn off.] Red : a fraf^cnt. [Harl. ch. 44
C. 13]
OFP THOTi««
2944. [Date torn off.] Red : imperfect [Harl. ch.44 C. 15]
8' lOR CHE8THUT «•
OHICH, fr ST. OSYTH'S, Austin Canons' Priary,
ciK Essex.
Seal ad Causas.
fragmcntaiy.
2^y t|in. when
2945. rA.D. 12S;.] Green:
perfect [Harl. ch. 44 C. 17.]
p. See description of following scnl, tio. 2^46.
B- A smaller pointed oval counterscal. About 14 X I in.
when perfect- Our Lord, with nimbus, lifting up the r, h. in
benediction. In the livid, on the I. a small cross.
C . . . VA «
2946. Sulph. cast from fine impression. fD.C, E. 45.J
0. only. Pointed oval : St Osj-th, standing on a carved
corbel, under a canopy with church-like carving, supported
on pillars, to the r„ holding her dissevered head. In the field,
on the 1. the sword of St i'aul, on the r. the key of St. Peter.
8* ■ €CC€ - eee : 08YTHe ■ oe = ohic = ad ■ cxs «
Beaded borders.
'AreA/refcg/a, vol. Jtviii., p, 44S : Dugdale, ifem, AngL, vol vl, p. 309.
2947. Another. (xlviL47I.]
Liing's MS. Caial., No. 359.
'fi948. Another. [Uiii. 3.]
I
Later Seal.
2949. [isih cent] Sulph. casts from imperfect impression.
About 3x2 in. when perfect [Ixiii 3, 4.]
0. Pointed ov.il : three heavily canopied niches containing
the Virgin and Child ? or St. Osyth. bctw. St Peter on the 1.,
and St Paul on the r. In base, under a round-headed arch,
an angel holding in front a shield of arms : three crowns.
Legend defaced.
l..^^.14I^^-.■.^<»OBt DE " CHIOHE ■•
MONASTIC, ETC 5O9
11. A smaltcr pointed oval countcrscal, Jxj in. In a
cuspcd and pointed quatrcfoil, St. 0:>yth, full-length, holding
before her her dissevered head.
• U€L SCIT CEL € PAR M TA 8CL.
CHICHESTER, Convtitt of Grey Friars near the North Gate,
(6. Sussex.
HuGU, Warden.
2960. [a.1>. 1253.] Green : originally fine, now fragmen-
tary ; ap|>. by 3 woven cord of red threads. About I|X I ta
when i)crfcct. [Had ch. ii3 C. %t.\
Pointed oval : [Ihc Virgin and Child] under a canopy up-
held by two fiill-length saints, each holding a long ovss and
standing on a head ? of a lion. In base, under a trcfoiled arch,
the Warden, half-length, in pnij'cr to the L
ME FOUE PAUL€ DOCC PIA IVIRQOI PCTRE ReSOLUE.
The letters h E of w^, v E aK fave, O L of PauU, and B of
rtsoht, are respectively conjoined.
Hospital of St. Mary.
29B1. [13th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the silver matrix, tf X \\ in. [xxxviiL Jl.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated on a carved throne, with
crown, the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. knee. In the field, on
the I. an cstoileof six points bctw. two crescents, each enclosing
a roundle ; on the r. a crescent enclosing a roundle bctw. two
cstoilcs.
• SIGILL- : H08PITAU3 i SCC t MARIC 1 CICeSTRtC.
Beaded bordcni.
Susstx Ar<AtMi. Coil., vol. iii., p. 6.
Warden^ Seal.
2952, [i;th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. 2} Y. 2\ in. [xxxvj. 194.] ...
An ornamentally car\-ed shield of arms : Gutt& de poix, on
a chief indented a lion pa.tsant i^uardant, Cix^' OF Chichi^ster.
•••THB-8EALE OF ■ THE- WARDENS- OF THE • HOSPITALL-
OF ST. MARIES ■ IN - CHIOMESTER.
Carved borders of foliage.
5IO
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHICK8AND, Gilbertim Priory of Canons and Nuns of
St. Mary, eo. Bedford,
Seal ad Causas.
2953. [l4tb cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix in posses-
sion of (he late Mr. Albert Way. 21 x l-^ In. [Iviii. 32.J
Pointed oval : in a double niche, vritli small canopy or turret,
and sloping-sided arches, the " Annundattun of the Vir^jin." In
base, under an arch with slo])iiig sides and foliiige in the
spaiidrits, tbc I'nor kneeling in prayer to the r. In the£eld
on eadi side, a branch.
8' CONVENTVS : SCe : MARIE : 0" OHIKESANO :AD : CAV8A3.
Allot hi r Stal.
2954. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from injured imprcswon.
2X U in- [Iviii. 31.)
Pointed oval : in a double niche, with carved canopy, and
having a flciir-de-!is on each of the side shafts, the " .Annunci-
utinn of the Virgin." In bjise, under an arch, an ecclesiastic
kneeling in prayer to the r.
S' CONUEN ARIE CHIKE8AND - AD - CAUSAS.
Beaded borders.
Smalt Seal ad Causas.
2955. [A.a 1467.] Red: imperfect About i x i in. when
perfect. [HarL eh. 44 C. 27.]
Oval : within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, the
Virgin, fulUlength, with crown, the Child on tJie I, arm. Before
heron the r. an ecclesiastic kneeling in prayer, holding a scroll.
Legend wanting : c . . .
2966. fA,D. 1482,]
when perfect I '
John, PHor.
Red : fragmentary.
About If XI in.
tHarlch.44C. 26.]
Oval : in a niche with low arcli having an cnprailpd border
of vaulting, the Virgin, .seated, with crown, the Child on ther.
arm. On the I. St Catharine, with crown, nimbus, and wheel ^
on the r. the Prior kneeling in prayer.
"Legend broken away OVOS . . IC
2957. Sulph. cast of No. 295^ tlix. 61.]
MONASTIC, ETC.
sn
CHIPLEY, AMfin CanotU' Priory of St. hfarj, eo. Suffolk.
2968. [i3lh ccnt.1 Sulpll. cast from chipped impression.
If Xt ill. [Ixxi. 103.J
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-Iciigth, Vfith nimbus, the
Child, also with nimbus, un the I. arm. In base, under a tre-
foiicd arch, the I'rior, kneeling in prayer to the r.
6- ; P[R(0)RI8 : DC i ICHIIPPCLEIA :
Uugdnle, Man. Angl., laV vi., p. 589 ; where ihc above Mai is mcii<
tioflcd as of thv date a.d. 1371.
CIRENCESTER, Afitrtit AMey of AHSlin Camnsaf'
St. Mary, co. Ghutaler.
2959. [t.tth cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
3x21 in. [Ixiii. 55.]
PointctI oval : the Coronation of the Virgin, in a canopied
niche on a car\'cd corbel.
CLCSIC : A IMIARIE ! CIReiNCESn-RIG.
Dt)|;(hilie, Men. Aiigt., vol vL, p. 177.
CLIPP, or CLEBVB Cistercian Abbty of St. Mary,
CO. Somtrset.
David Juyner, Atbat.
2960. [A.D. 1435.] Sulph. cast 14 x \\ in. fxlvii. 473.]
Pointed oval: the Virgin, seated in a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides, with crown, the Child, with
nimbus, on the r. knee. In base, under a round-headed arch,
tlie Abbat, with pastoral staGT, IcneeUng in prayer; bctw. two
shields of arms : I. three lions passant guardant in pale, a
label of- three points, liNCl^rJD, or JuvXER ; r. seven
lozenges, three, three, and one, Cleeve Abbev.
8' : DAVID : JUYNER ■ ABBATIS ■ DE ■ CLEYUA.
LAiag'3 .*/.y. Catal., No. 348 ; Add. MS. 50,191, ff. u-j6, where the
rnt.'mrer ha«btuaderc<l(h«beitiogiortbef.h. mield o( arms.
.:.9961. Sulph. cast. [IxKi. 6ck]
CLEEKEN WELL, Priory of St. Jo/in of Tmisafem. ■>
Sec Religious Military Orders — Knights HoipuaUcrs.
5"
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
OLSBKEHWELL, Benedicline Nunnery of St. Mary,
eo. MiJJUfex.
2962. [a.d. 1399.] Red: fine, but imperfect. About
3iX 2i. [Marl. S3 H. 15.]
Pointed oval, with mark of the handle : the Virgin, seated
on a throne, with nimbu.1, and dress partly embroidered, her
feet on a projecting footboard. The Child, with cruciform
nimbus, on her lap bctw, her knees, in his r. b. a long cross, in
hU L b. a book. Twelfth cuntury art.
* SlOlLt. R1E ERICOR'.
2B63. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. [Ixvii. 95.]
• 8IQ Rie . . . . NTE CLERtCOa
Dugdale, MoH. An£l., vol. iv^ p. 81.
Office o/t/u Prioress.
2964. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About I ; X tin. [Ixvii. 97.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, fulUlcngth. in a canopied niche,
with ogee arch and spiral colunms, the Child on the r. arm.
OFFICII «■
Receiver.
2965. [a-D. 151;.] Sulph. cast H x i in. {H\\\. 96.]
Pointed oval : tlic Virgin, seated in a canopied niche of
late style, wit)) crown, the Child on the 1. knee. In base,
under a round-headed arch, the Prioress, half-length, to the r.
8" R€C€PTOR' D0MV8 D€ . . CRKfi .... I
CLIFFORD, Qumac Priory of St, Mary, co. Htrtfo'd.
2966. [A.D. 1309-1329.] Green: fragment, fine. [L. R C.
xvi. Id]
0. Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, the Child
on tlic 1. knee.
Legend wanting.
Bu A smaller pointed oval couaterseal, It x t in- The
MONASTIC. ETC. STJ
Virgin, in a canopied niche, the Child on the L knee. In base,
under an arch with sloping sides, an ecclesiastic, half-length, in
prayer to the r.
MATGR ' Oei ' MCM6NT0 ' MCI.
bngdnle, .l/<»t. At^t, vol. v., p. 4t-
CLUNN, cr CLUlf, Hospital of /A* Hofy Trinity, «. Salop.
2967. (A.D. 1614.] Sulph. cast 2^x1$ in. (D.C., H. 71.I
Pointed o\-al : Henry HoW.\rd, Earl of Northampton,
foundcrt>.D. tfio4-li5l4j,kncclitigonata*selle<l cushion to the
I., on a pavement ornamented with a geomclricvil pallcm,
under a curtained baldachin, supported on two cylindrical
shafts. The Earl wears a sword, and the tabard, or surco.it,
and shoulder-pieces are charged with the following arms: on
a bend betw. six crosses crosslet fitchies, a crescent for
dinrercncc, HOWARD. This seal resembles that of the Hos-
pital of Castle-Rising ; see No. 2888. Field diapered lozcngy
with a rose in each space.
* 8IQILL' ' HOSPtTALIS ' 8ANCT£ . ET ■ INOIVIOV^ -
TRINITATI3 ■ IN ■ CLVNN.
Inner border beaded. Outer border carved.
2966. Sulph. cast from the matri.v. [Ixxi. 15.]
COBHAH, College f/ St. Mary Atagdaletie, ec. Kent.
Common Seal 0/ the Master and Brethren.
2969. [a.D. 1375.) Red : fragments. [Harl. ch. 43 I. 31.]
I-'or description see following seal. No. 297a
2970. [a.D. 14I5-1 Red: fine, but ini])crfcct l| in.
[Harl. ch. s6 I. 42.1
The Virgin, full-length, with crown and nimbus, in the 1. h.
the Child, also with crown and nimbus, and in the r. h. a
branch with three trefoilcd sprigs on iL On the r. beneath a
tree, St. Mary Magdalene, kneeling in adoration, touching the
feet of the Child, whose 1. h. is placed on her nimbu*. Field
diapered loi^engy. In base, broken away in this impresioii,
but clearly shown in the fragmenl of the preceding seal No.
2969, a shield of arms: on a chevron three lions rampant,
John DE Cobiiau, 2nd Baron Cobham. founder, a.d, 1363.
I* SIlGILLVM R1€ ■ D€ ■ COBCHAIM).
2971. Sulph, ciist of No. 297a (UC, G. 13.)
2 L
S»4
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
COGGESHALL, Cistercian Abbey of St. Afaiy,£o, Essex,
2972. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect Impresston.
2i in. [Ixiii. 5,]
The Virgin, seated in a canopied niche, with crown, the
Child, with nimbus, on her r. knee. In a smaller canftpicd
niche on each $ide, a group of six kneeling monks. In base,
under un arcli on tlie 1., a shield of amis; quarterly, t, 4,
France (Modern) : 2. 3, England, in allusion to the Rnj-al
foundation by King Stephen. The corresponding shield on
the r. is broken away ; in an im])rcssion referred to by
Dugdale, jt/fw. AhsI.,vo\. v., p. 452, it bears: three cock^
COGCKSHALL ABBEV.
SIQILILVM ■ COMVNE ■ ECCLIE - MOINASTEtBIJ DE
COESOESHALE.l
John, Abbat.
Sigtut as Collector o/l/te Third and Fourth of tk«
Tithes.
2973. [a.D. 1516.] Red : indistinct, i in. [Harl. ch.44C. 54.]
Oval : on a scroll the inscription ; — i - BRE. Below these a
tun, forming with the inscripiion a rebus on the name I.
BrETUN, perhaps the name of the AbbaL
Carved border.
OOKEHILL, Cistercian Priory 0/ St. Mary, co. Woreesttr.
2974. (After A.D. 1260.] Sulph. cast from imperfect im-
pression. About 2 X ij in. when perfect. [IxxJii.94.1
Pointed oval : a lady, probably Isabella dc Hcauchamp,
Countess of Warwick, foundress, standing ; in the 1. h. a
falcon (?). in the r. h. a destroyed object.
SIGILL' - SANCTC
DugcUlc, MoH. Angl., vol. v., p. 736.
COEBRSAHD, Premonstralensian Abbey 0/ St. Maty and
St. Augustine, co. Lancaster.
2975. [t4th cent.] Sulph. ca.it. i^^ x \\ in. [Ixvi. 31.]
Pointed oval : a series of three niches one above the other.
In the upper one, with church-like canopy, God the Father,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book ; on each
MONASTIC, ETC'
5>5
side a dcmi-angcl swinging a censer. In the centre niche
with trcfoilcrd arch the Virgin, half-lengtli, with crown, ihc
CiiiM on the I. arm. In the lower niche. aUo with trefoiled
arch, the Abbat, half-length, in pmyer to the r.
♦ 8* eg MAR1€ €T AVOVSTI COveT- 0' COK-S*0.
3976. [.VD. 1317.] Kcd : fine, chipped at top and injured.
[Add. ch. 30,513,]
• 3' ■ Be ■ MARie CT AVOVSTI COViT 0' C
00KE8F0RD. Austin Priory of St. Mary, (o. Norfolk.
3977. [iSth cent.) Sulph. cnst from cracked and chii)ped
impression. About 2J x i^ in. when perfect, [Ixix, 14.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated, with crown, the Child on
the 1. knee, in her r. h. a sceptre lleii r-de-Uzi ; on ciich side a
kneeling monk. In base, under .a trefoiled arch, the Frior,
kneeling in prayer to the r., behind him a crcsccnL
• G- PftlORIS ■ ET ' CONV€NITVS - 1 SCATC - MARie - DC •
COKISfORD.
The letters o R in Coktsford are conjc^ned
Dngdalc, Affn. Aigi^ voL vi., p. 369.
COLCHESTER, Mitrtd BtHediaine Abbey of St. yoAu
Baptist, to. Essex.
First Seal.
297B. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 3J X \'i in. [Ixiii. U.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, or perhaps Si. John the Evan-
geli.'tt, seated on a carved high-backed chair, writing in a book
at a lectern, in profile to the r.
Legend wanting.
A CounUrseat.
2979. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, t^ x 1 in. [Ixiii. 9;]
Oval : the impression of an ancient gem, somewhat in-
distinct, but apparently a gr>'llus consisting of an ass's head,
a cock's head, and other details, which are $0 arranged as to
repretienL a figure of Venus, with two small Cupids or Krotes,
one on caclt side, shooting with the bow at her.
» VCRA ! SVB : H' 1 9I0N0 ' t : ICSTC TEGO.
2 L 2
516
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
[Add. ch, S9S9.]
I ' Later Seal.
2960. [a.U. 1432.] Red: Tragment. fine.
For description sec next seal. No, 2981.
29B1. Sulpb. casts from line imprcssioa somewhat injured
by pressure. 3 in. [Ixiii. 1 1, 13.]
% St. John Baptist, with nimbus, seated in a canopied
niche, holding in the 1. h. the Agnus Dei on a plaque, and
pointing tn it with the r. h. In a smaller canopied niche on
the 1. St. Feter with keys and book ; in 3 similar niche on the
r. St. Paul with sword and book ; these smaller niches have
carved plinths and tabernacle work at the exterior sides. In
base, a shield of arms : a cross within a bordure, over all an
cscarbuncle of eight staves lleury, CoLcnESTKR Abbev.
SIQILLUM : COHUNE : MONASTERIt ; * SANCTI : lOH'IS •-
BAPTI3TE : COLCESTRIE : ■■
R. St. John the Evangelist, with nimbus, seated in a
canopied niche, in the r. h. a chalice with a dragon rising
thcrclrom, in the 1. h. a palm-branclL In a smaller canopied
niche on each side, an angel, three-quarters' length ; these
smaller niches have carved plinths, and over the canopy of
each an eagle of St. John, rising rcguardant with expanded
wings. Outside these niches on each side, a pent-hou^c on
inasunr)'. in which is an angcI holding out from the house a
shield of arms : I., quarterly, 1, 4, FRANCE (Anciknt) ; 2, 3,
ENCLANn ; r., Coi.CURSTER Abuky as in obv. In base under
a round-headed arch, the Abbat, with pastoral staff, kneeling
in prayer ; on each side in small niches, an angel or monk.
Legend, two rhyming bexametcr verses : —
O : MATR18 ; : ALME : lOH'S.
CONSERVES : ONfES : PCIB' : . . . X : ATQI : 0"6.
Uugdak, Mon. AHgl., roJ. iv., p. 606, pi. XXVll.
Seal ad Causas.
29B2. [t3th cent,] Sulph. cast from fine impression
chipped at top. About 2} x i j in. when perfect. [Ixiii. to.]
Pointed oval : St. John Baptist standing on a corbel or
platform, with nimbus, hi.ilding the Agnus Dei on a plaque in
the I. h. and pointing to it with the r. h.
CS'J ABB'IS ■ ST ' COVENT ■ SCt ' IOH-|S - COL€C€STRie ■ AD ■
CAUSAIS,]
The letters T R of Coleeeslrie, \ D of ad. and A U of causas,
are respectively conjoined.
5IOyASTIC, RTC
5"7
2983. [a.d. 1406.J Green : fine, but very irnpcrfecL [Harl.
ch.44C. S6-]
ecesTRie ■ ad ■ ca
John de Wymondham, AMat. a.d. 1327.
3984. Sulpli. c»!tt Trom ftnc but imperfect impression.
About 2^ X t( in. [Ixiii. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing in a car\-ed niche with
ornamental corbel, in the r. h. a pastoral stalT, in the I. h. a
book. In the field, on the I. the Agnus Dei of St John
Baptist, on the r. the Eagle rising reguardant of St. John the
Evangelist.
. . . IOHANNI3 DC V ND . . AM - ABBATIS COLCeS
Austin Canoai Priory 0/ St. Botulpk.
298S. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipgied impression.
2t X ij in. [Ixiii. i-t-]
Pointed oval : Our Lord, seated on a carved throne, with
cruciform nimbus, lifting up the r. h. In benediction, betw. St.
Botulph the Abbat, with book and pastoral .staff, on the r.,
and St, Julian the Bishop. witJi mitre and pastoral staff, on the
i.. three-quarters' length. Overhead, a trefoiled arch. In base,
under a trefoiled arch, a church-like building with tall central
spire, bctw. a wavy star on the I. and a crescent on the r.
\^ SIQILL- €CCLeSI€ = SANCTI 1: BOTIVLPI -. D£ : COLECeSTR'
John Nevlande, Prior.
2966. fA-D. 1384.J Discoloured greenish-white: only a
fragment of the centre of a fine seal. [Add. ch. 15,601.]
Pointed oval : the Prior, standing in a carved niche, in the
1. h. a book.
Legend wanting.
ACKES, Attchortts of the Church "de la Hethe," OUfuUtr.
2987. [a.D. 1284-5.] Discoloured white: a fragment
About li X I in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 44 E. 17.J
Pointed oval : a fleur-dc'lis, inverted.
Legend reversed : —
• 8- AQNT.
Si8
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OOLNE, i>r COLUH, BrnrHUlint Prioryi of SS. Mary amd
A riiitriv, or SS. Mary and Jolm the Evangelitt, co. Esstx.
2988. [i5th ccnLl Sulph. cast from impression with the
points broKcn off. i^ X ij in. pxiii. 17.]
Pointed oval : the VirRin, seated in a canopied niche with
tabcmaclc work at the sides, with crown, the Child on the r.
arm, in th« I. h. a sceptre
. . . . LO - COMUNE ■ PRIOR NUENTU8 o- OE >•
The letters D K of f/e are conjoined.
Inner border beaded.
COMBE, <>r CUMBE, Ctslerciafi Abbey of St. Mary, co.
Warsuiek.
Chapter Stal.
2989. [13th cenLJ Sulph. cast from fine imi>Tession.
31 X 2| in. [Ixxiii. 4,]
Pointed oval : in two niches with trefoiled canopies sup-
ported on slender shafts, on the 1. the Virgin, full-length,
crowned, the Child on the 1. arm ; on the r. an Abb;it. probably
St. Bernard, in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I. h. a book.
In the field on each side, a tree. In bsM' a shield of arms: —
Three lions passant guardant, in chief a label of five points ;
supporters t«-o lions.
SIOILL- - COMVNe - CAPITVLI MONACHOR ' OC • CVBA.
The letters C II, aivd o R, of Monaehitr arc conjoined.
Dugdale, Msn. Artgl., vol v., p. $83 (tc^iid incorrect),
Abbafs' Seal.
2900. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect trnpression.
About i^ X I in. when perfect. [Ixxiii. 5.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, full-length, in the r. h. [a pastoral
staff], in the I. U. a book.
OtLL' ASBATI8 MAR
First CmitUerstal.
2991. [Before A.D. 1 25S.] Light brownish-white :
eliippcd. 14 X I in. [HarLch. 84 D. 21.]
edge
MONASTIC ETC
5'9
Pomtecl ov»I : a right hand and vested arm is<iuing from the
r, hoUiing a crutch or cross-tau.
Legend on a bevelled edge : —
• . . *, . M ■ ACBBAmS D€ CVMBA.
2991*. Sulj)!). cnst. [lix. 97.]
SecQtui Counterseal.
2992. [14th cent] Sulph. cast Tron) fine impression.
H ^ TIT in- [Ixxiii. 6.]
Pointed oval : a rif^ht hand and vested artn, i^suing from
the r, holding a pastoral slafT. Background diapered lozeng/
with a rose in each space.
n CONTRASIOILLVM ■ ABBAT1S ■ OE • CVMBA.
Doubl/ui Seats.
2993. [tsth cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
3 X i| in. [Ixxiii. 9>.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child, and an indistinct samt,
under carved canopies. In base, under a pointed arch, an
abbat kneeling, betw. two shields of arms : a fesic dancctt^c
betw. six (?) roundlcs.
Legend defaced. ,
2994. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
About 2 X li in. when jK-rfcct. [Ixxiii. la]
Pointed oval ; two saints, the one on the r. with a sword,
under can'cd canopies. In base, an ecclesiastic betw. two
indistinct shields of arms.
L<^nd defaced.
COHBERMERB, Cislertian Abdey of St. Mary and
St. MickMl, ca. Ckesler.
2890. [r4th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
H in. [Ix. 87.]
An abbat, full-length, in the r, h. a pastoral staff, in the 1. h.
a booW, betw, mx heads coupcd at the neck and two flcurs-dc-
lis ; on the r. also a pierced mullet.
* MON *■ DE «■ 8
520
CATALOGUE OP HEALS.
Thomas Fvnvon.* Adtaf.
2996. [Early ijlh cent.] Reccnl impression in red setting-
wax, from the matrix. 2 x i^ in. (xxxv. 89.]
Pointed oviil : ihc Virgin, standing in :i canopied niche with
t&bemacle work at the sides, with crown, the Child on the I.
Arm, at each side of her head a narrow w^vy line. In base,
under a pointed arch betu*. two sprigs of foliage, the Abbat
half-length, in prayer.
SrOILLO -• THOME M FYNYON •< ABBATIS o DE -• CUMBERMERE
2997. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 48 1 .]
Laiag's AfS. Cal.tL, No. 347.
2998. Another. (D.C.. G. 22.]
COMBWSLL, Austin CaHott^ Priory of St. Mary Magdaletu^
CO. KtHt.
First Seal.
2999. [L.ite 12th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impretwion.
2J X |J in. [Ixv. 35,]
Pointed ov.iI : the head of St. Maiy M.'^dalene, with nimbtis
and long hair, couped at the neck, under the round-headed
arch of a church, having a central lower topped with a cross,
and two smaller side towers.
fr SIG' SATE' ' MARIE ■ MAGDAL' - D' - CVMBWELL'.
The letters T E of Sante are conjoined, the C is sc)uarc, and
the last two letters in CinnirwtW are set in tlie field over the
tower on the I.
Seeottd Seal. a.d. 1133! for 1233.
3000. .Sulph. casts from fine impression. [Ixv. 36, 37.]
(:). Tlic Priory Church, wilh a large trcfoiled arch having
in the pediment a circular panel and two small trefoiled
panels, each containing a head, and two narrow windows, at
each side a circular tower. Under the arch St. Mary Mag-
dalene at the feet of Our Lord, who is seated at a banqueting
* Probnbly the Abbnt Thomas Lyiiimor of Uugdale, il/<Mr. Afgl-,
vol, v., p. 311. A.D. 1401.
t The art or tliis sc;il m.iy be more approprialcly referred 10 A.t>. 12.13,
notwithsliintliii^ Ilic diiinl legend uf ibc rn: Tlic I'riury was founded in
ihtTcign or Hcnix II.
MONASTIC, ETC.
sai
tabic iKtw. tivo iliiciplcs. each with nimbus. On the front
edge of the tabic the inscription : —
MARIA : FIDCS : TVA.
T€ : SALVAM : F€ClT.
— tit. »li. 50.
Below ihc table-cloth, on the r. the demons who have been
cast out of the saint {Mark xvi. 9), and in the centre a
small box or bottle of precious ointment. In the field over
the roof, on the I. a crescent enclosing an cstoilc, on the r. a
wavj' cstoile.
Legend on a raised rim : —
• SIOILL' CCCLCSIE ; 9ANCTC : MARIE : MAODALCNC :
DE : CVMBWELL-.
B. The Neii tne tanxtre ; John xx. 17. Our Lord
appearing after His Resurrection to St. Mary Magdalene ia
the Garden ; holding in his r.li. a long cross with banner-flag.
The saint is prostrating herself before him, under two tree*.
<^'er the group a round-headed arch, carved, supported by
two clustered shafts with pinnacles. In the field on each
side, a small round panel containing a head.
Legend on a raiMrd rim : —
• : FACTVM : ANNO : GRATIS : M* : C : XXX : TERCIO : MENSE :
NOVEMBRI.
Dugdale, Mon. Angl., vol. vi., p. 413.
3001. [a.d. 1482.] Red : smalt fragments of the 0^.
[Harl. ch. 75 G. 2.J
WiM.lAM, AHat.
3002. [About A.D. 1250.] Light-brown : fine. 1) X l in.
[Egcrt. ch. 382.]
Pointctl oval : the Abbat, full-length, in llic r. h. a book, in
the I. h. a pastoral staff.
« SIOtULVM - WILLELMI - ABATIS ■ DE ■ COMBWELLA.
CORNWORTHY, Austin Priory, co. Dtvon,
3003. [13th cent.] Sulph, cast from imperfect impression.
About I j X i| in. when perfect. [Ixi. 6j.j
Pointed oval : a tower with doorway, two storeys having
three windows in each, the up)X!r part broken away.
L- COH
Dusdale, iUm. Amgt., vol. vi., p^ ;si.
saa
CATALOGUE, OF SKALS.
COTTINQHAM, Atiitin Priory, aflrra.'ords ranovtd to I/al-
Umpriif.«>. Y<trk;d^dkaleiito Our Saviour, the A nnunciatwrn,
and tfu Exallittiou of (fu Holy Cross.
3004. rt4th cent] Sulph. cast of the obv. 24^ in.
[Ixxiv. 360
'I1)c Priory church, with central tower and spire topped
with a cross, and side niches with pinnacles ; the walls lined to
represent ashlar ina'sonry, central doorway with folding doors
thrown cpcn, iwer the roof two rtxitangular flags or shields of
ann» : two bars in chief three roundlcs, Wakh On the I. a
shield of arms : lian>- of twelve ; on tlie r. another, WaKE,
In base, a shield of arms : a cross patoncc. Hack'(;round
filled with a ]]attern diapered lozcngy, in each space a small
star (?). The whole of this design is cnclo;^ tn an 8-foiIed
rosette, ornamented with carved quatrcfoils or ball-flowers.
In the spatKlrils a fleur-de-lis and a lion's face, alternately,
« C€0 eST L£ SEAL LABBC € LE COVENT D€ COTrNGHAM
QV£ V0V8 THOMAS WAKE SINONOVR DC LIDEL AVOMCS
FOVNDE :
The letters A L in Seal, and u R in Singaour, are coii'
joined.
3005. Sulph. cast of the rtv. [D.C.. F. 13.]
11. An architectural design of three storeys. In the upper-
most, three niches with trefoiled arch, poinlttl and ornamented
with cniclcets and pinnacles : in the central niche Our Lord
on the Cross bctw. two saints, in each of the side niches a
kneeling angel swinging a censer. In the middle storey, also
three niches : in the central niche the Prior, with pastoral stafl;
kneeling in prayer to the 1. ; in the side nidies, on the I, Sl
Peter, three-quarters' length, holding in the r, h. the keys, in
the 1. h. a book ; on the r. St. Paul, three-quarters' length, holding
in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a sword. In the lower storey,
which is rectangular, five monks kneeling in prayer to the I.
Outside thi.s design, on the I. the founder THOMAS, LOKD
Wake, in armour, kncehng on a bracket in prayer, on hia
shoulder a small plate of arms as below ; on the r. his lady,
also kneeling on a bracket in prayer. Over each of these
persons, a rectangular shield or banner of arms: WaK»- In
base, a shield of the same arms. Background filled with a
pattern diapered loKcngy, in each space a small quatrefoil.
The whole of the design is enclosed in an S-foiled rosette,
ornamented with carved qiiatrefoils or ball-flowcn^ and with
trcfoiled openings in Ihc ^tpandrils.
MONASTIC ETC. $23
Legend continued from obv.
« CN L' AN OE L' tNCARNACrON MILL' CCC XXX SECOVNDe AL
HONOVR DC LA VCRAI CROYZ € DC NR€ DAMC € 3€YNT P€R6 £
O* SeVT POVL-
Scvcral letters are joined to preceding letters in pairs.
VttHSIa Memimenla, \tA. L, pi. r. ; ftoni the mntrix belonging lo John
Warburton, Somerset Herald ; Gough, Brit. Tvfiogr., vol. Ui., pL 472.
COTTUN. GOTHAM, (W NUN-COTOW, Cistetxian Nunnery
cj Si. M'try, co. Lincoln,
8006. [Rarly 13th cent.] Dark-grccn : fine, chipped.
2i in. [Marl. ch. 44 C. 57.]
An Agnus Dei, with nimbu.i and banner-flag, turned to
ihcr.
CAPfl ■ 8<56 -- MAFII6 i DE i COTTVNA ;
3007. [A.D. I2a8.] Mottled green: imperfect. [Harl. ch.
44 K. 2a]
DugcUle, AtoH. Aitgi., vol. v., p. 673-
SnuUUr Seal.
3008. [i4ihcentl Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
14 X t in. [Ixvi. 91.]
Oval : An Agnus Dei reguardant, within a carved border.
I « t €CCe « AQNVS -• D€l m
COVENTRY, Benedictine Monastery ef St. Mary,
CO. Warwick.
IViiA Cetmterseai 0/ CzorfREV, Prior. a.D. 1223.
See Ecclesiajitical Seals, No. 1653.
lyi/A Counterseai o/Tfioyi AH WiFFORD. Prior. A.D. 1536.
Sec Ecclesiastical Seals, Ho, 165G.
CartAusian Priory of St. Anne.
3009. [A-Di 143&] Red : fine, but imperfect. 2+ X 1+ in.
[Add. ch. 7385]
Pointed oval ; on the I. the Virgin, standing, crowned, the
524
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Child on the r. arm, in ihc I. h- a sceptre; on the r. Si. Anne,
a book in ihe r. h„ pointing to it with the I. h., in a carved niche
with trcfoilcd ciiiopy. crocketed and pinnacled, with taber-
nacle work at the sides; the corbel or bracket oniamentcd
with a strinR-course, cnrtclicd with ball-tlowcrs and elegantly
designed foliage and flowers.
S' ■ COE : DOM' ■- SCCE < ANNE i COIUETR : OROfS •- CARTUSIEM.
Ho^tai of St. yohn Baptist.
3010. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from an imperfect impres-
sion. 2| X If in. [Ixi. 92.]
Pointed oval : St. John Baptist, standing in a canopied
niche with tabcniaclc work at the sides, holding in the I. h.
the Agnus Dei on a plaque, and pointing to it with the r. h.
11)C corbel ornamented with foliage.
S' HOSPITAL' COVCNTRC.
Dugdalv, Men. AngU vol. vL, p. 656.
COVERHAM. WkiU Friars, co. VffrA.
SOIL [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
H Xi in. [Ixxiv. 37.]
Pointed oval: an Abbat, standing under a canopy, pinnacled
and crocketcd, supported on slender columns on a carved
corbel ; in the r. h. a pastond staff, in the 1. h, a book. Back-
ground diapered lozengy, with a small raiimlle in each space.
On each side a monk lacing towards the AbbaL In the field
over their heads, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. an cstoilc
S' CO€ : CAPITVLI : DC : COV€RHAM O
CRABBEHOU8E in IVig-^enfuill, Augustine NuHHtry 0/
St John the Evangelist, co. Nor/oiA.
3012. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2x1^ in. [Ixix. 15.]
Pointed oval : an eagle di-spi.aycd.
• a- 8ANCT1 lOHAINNjIS ■ CWANOCLISTe.
MONASTIC, ETC.
S3S
CREDITOH, C^legtaie Chunk of the Holy Craa, cff. Devon.
3013. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast. Ij in. [Ixi. 66.]
Our Lord, on the Cross, bctw-. the emblems of the Four
Evangelists, issuing from the edge of ihc field, each bearing a
scrnll respectively inscribed with the names : — (l) MAT; (2)
MAH-; (3) LVC: (4) lOH'.
* SrOILL' ■ BANCTE - CRVCIS • DC • CRIOINT'.
CROXDEH, Cisterdan Abbey of Si. Mary,£o. Stafford.
3014. ti4th cent.] Stdph. cast from fine impression.
l{ X 1 in. [Ixxii. 26.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated in a canopied niche with
ogee arch and pinnacled shafts, ^vith crown, the Child on the
I. knee. On the L sliaft a shield of arms: Krctty, for Ber-
tram DK VKicnus, founder, a,d. 1x76. In base, under an
ogee arch, the .>\bb.it, three-»iiiartcr>' length, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff, in the I. h. a book. Field diapered (?),
S- A6BATIS £T CdVCTV9 VALLIS SCe MARI£ DC
CROKCSDCN.
CROXTON, Preftonstratemian Abbey of St. yohu the
EvaNgelist. co. Leicester.
3015. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but chip[>ed im-
pression. About 2t X I J in. when perfect. [Ixvi. 49.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a carved bench-like
Ihrone. with nimbus, the Child, also with nimbus, on the 1. arm.
Her feet on an eagle of St. John the Evangelist, rcguardant,
in its talons a scroll inscribed :^I0H'€8.
(• SnGILL- : CQV£T- •. &Cl \ tOH'IS ! D€ ! VALLC • DC I
CROXT
NicholU. Hiil. of Likaltrih., vol. ii., pL i., pi. xxxn. ; OtigduJe,
MoH. Atgt., vol. vi,, j;, 876.
CROYDON, Hospital of the Ihty Trinity, co. Surrey.
sole. [ 16th ccntj Sulph. cast. 2^ X i{ in. [IxxiL 6ol]
Pointed oval : Dives and Lazarus. Overhead, in a gallery
supjiortcd on four corbels and ornamented along the front
526
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
with an arcade of ei^jJit carved round -headed arches each
enclosing acinquefoilcd rose or a lion's face, Ahasut-rus and
Esther at a feast, under a curlaincd canopy or b;ildachii). In
base, a shield of arms : on a cross flor>', four bezants, JOIIN
Whitcikt, Archbishop of Canterbury. A.D. 1583-1604.
• SIOtLLVM ■ HOSPITALIS ■ 9ANCT« ■ TRINITATIS ■ IN ■ VILLA ■
OE ' CROYDON.
CROYLAND, BeHtdktitte Abbey of St. GktlUac, ea. Lutcota.
First Seal.
Wilh Counurual of \iv.iiK\ [)E LONCCHAUr. ./4Ma/.
3017. fA.D. Ii9r-i236.] Light ycIlowish-brown : chipjjed
edge. About 2\ x i| in. when perfect (L.F.C., iv. 4.]
{)■ For description see next seal, Xo 301S.
R. A small pointed oval countcrscal. li X j in. The im-
pression of an ancient engraved gem. The head of Janus (?J
wearing a Phrygian cap, ihc face to the 1. bearded, to the
r. that of n youth. Abitve the gem, in the setting, anestoilc ;
below, a crescent.
* 8 T."- 9V^ ■ NOS - LVMIN' ■ W TVT0R6.
3018. Sulph- cast ofp^, only from Rne impression, [lxvi.92.]
Pointed oval : St. Guthlac, full-length, holeling up his
(lagcllum (?) in the r, h. Legend on a bevelled rim : —
* SIGILLVM.SCtOVTHLACI ANACMORITE.
3019. Another: wrongly attributed to St. Guihlac's Prioiy,
Hereford. [Ixlv. 46.]
Seeattd Seal.
3020. (a.d. 1 392.] Dark-grccn : originally fine, now frag-
mcntary, from a matrix of the 13th cent. [Hari.ch. 44 C. 5S.J
For description sec next seal. No. 3021.
3021. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2| x if In.
[Ixvi. 93.]
Pointed oval : St. Rartholomew the Apostle on ihc r.,
holding a book, and giving to bt Guthlac, on the 1., a llugellum
or triple-thonged whip. Between the two figures a bird,
one of ihe emblems of St. Guthlac, to the r.. on a bu&h. Over*
MONASTIC, ETC
527
head a carved church-like canopy ; below the feci of the
figures an arched footboard.
SIQtLL- COMMVNE AB8ATIS €T CONVCNTVS CROYLANDIC
Beaded borders.
Liuicdak, J/4W. Angi., vol. ii., pi. x., f. i : ct Ilarl. Roll Y. G, and
Bircli, Attmoriah of :st. OmMliu.
John Wisbech, Abbat.
Signet.
3022. |a.d. 147a] Red, covered with paper, i in. [Harl.
ch. 44 C. s*]
Oval : an eagle rising.
Legend in the field indistinct.
Lambert Fossedyk. Abtai.
Signel.
3023. [A.D. 1485.] Red : injured. lIIarL ch. 44 C. 62.]
The initial letter 9SI,
Edmund Thorp, Abbot.
Offiet Seal.
3024. [.\.D. 14S7.] Rcd< fine, but impcrfecL About
IJ X I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 C. 63.J
I'ointcd oval i the Virgin and Child in a canopied niclie,
with a smaller niche on each side now broken away. In base,
under a carved arch, the Abbat, half-length, with pastoral
fttair.
THORP LAND'.
3029. Sulpb. ca.1t of Na 3024. [Ixvi. 94. ]
3026. [A.D. 1491.] Red: fragments. [Harl. ch. 44 D. I.]
3027. [A.D, 1493.1 R"! '■ fragments. [Harl. ch. 44 D. 3.]
Signci.
3028. [A.D. 1494-1 Red : fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 44
D.4.]
A pastoral staff bctw. the initial letters E. T.
3029. [A.D. 1495] ^'^^ '■ imperfect. [Harl. ch. 44 D. 5.]
Sj8
CATALOGUE OK SEALS,
Another Signet.
3030. [a.D. I4ys,] Red. i in. [Harl. ch. 44 D. &]
Oval : an eagle rising. From the same matrix or ring as
the seal of John Wisbech, a former Abbiit ; see No. 3022.
Legend m the field, indistinct.
Philip Everard, Ab^t,
3031. [a.D. 1501.] Red : very rragmcntary. About
l| X t i in. when perfect, [llarl. ch. 44 U. 8.)
From the same matrix as the seal of Edmund Thorp, the
previous Abbat ; see No. 3024.
Legend apparently altered.
PPI : EV CROY
DARTFORD, ot DERTFORD, Austin Nunnery, and later
i)omini<an Nunnery , 0/ Si. Mary and St. Margaret, eo. Kent.
3032. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2\ X i-V in. when perfect. [Ixv. 4a]
Pointed oval : the Coronation of the Virgin, in a canopied
niche ; on the r. in a smaller niche a saint with a long staflf,
perhaps St. Margaret
Legend destroyed.
Later. Seal.
With CoNNtersf-als c/Joan Fane or Vahe, Prioress.
3033. [a.D. 1 S~9] Casts in red composition from fine but
somewhat imperfect impression. 2J X li in. [xlv. 36. 37.]
0. Pointed oval : St. Margaret, full-length, with crown, in
an elegantly carve<l gothic niche with canopy and buttresses,
in her I. h. a bonk, under feet a dragon whose head she ts
piercing with a long cross held in the r. h. In base, under an
ogee arch, King Edward III., founder, a.D. 1355, kneeling to
the I. with crown, holding a small mode! church. In the
field on each side a tree on which is a shield of arms :
Edward III. In the exergue, under a small round-headed
arch, a head. Late isth cent style of work.
SIGILLU ■ COE : SORORO ■ ORDdNIS : PRED1CAT0RU 1
DE : DEJRTEFORDIA.
'ITic letters o R in sororu, ordiuis, Preditatoru and Dtrle-
fordia, and l> K in de and Derte/ordia, arc respectively con-
joined.
U. Three impressions, disposed vertically, of a small round
sifjiict, j in., on an ornamental shield the iniltal letters I. F ; for
Joiin Fane, Prioress.
He.idcd border. •
3034. Sulph. cxst ofo^. onty from impression indistinct
in ]»rts. [Ixv. 41.]
Legend nearly i>erfcct.
William ScENCEk, " Strvut " o/t/ie Prioress.
Signtt.
303B. [A.D. HiC] Red. t^ x tV In. (L. F. C, xiv. 5.I
Oblong octagonal. St^ John Baptist, the Agnus Dei on
the r. arm.
In the field the inscription: — MERCi.
Carved border.
DATENTRY, Chmtac Prieiy 0/ St. Augustinf,
CO. Norlltanipttm,
3036. [.^bout A.D. 1217.I Mottled-green: fine, but tm-
pcrfcct. 2i X If in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 5362.]
Pointed oval : St. Augustine, wtCh pall, and mitre having
long strings, seated on a throne, lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the I. h. .1 pastoral sLiff. 12th cent, style of art.
Lc^nd wanting ; sec No. 3038.
With Coun/trseal 0/ a Prior.
3037. [a.d. 1239.] Light brownish-white: only a frag-
ment of the centre. [Add. ch. 2i,8S8.]
. D. As above.
It. Fragment of small pointed oval counterseal. All that
remains is the legend —
PRtORIS
With Ceuulerseal 0/ ?1LT-e.K DE ESSEBV, PHor^
3088. [A.D. 1295.] Green : fine, the edge chipped. [Harl,
ch. 84 F,. 23.1
0. • 810 i AVQV8TINI : DE : DAVINTREO.
The letters T R in Davintreo, conjoined.
U. A smaller pointed oval counterseal. i\ x i| in. In a
2 M
550
CATALOUUU OF SEALS.
double niche, with two arches of sIo[>ing sides, crockctcd, and
having a small spire or pinnacle betw. them, on the I. an
archbiiiliop, with mitre and pall, lifting up the r. h. in bene-
diction, in the I. h. a crn/jcr, on the r. a bishop, with mitre,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral stalT.
In base, under a plinth, on which is the inscription : —
PR - PETRV8, the Prior, half-length, in prayer, to the r., betw,
an e^toilc on the 1, and a crescent on the r.
S' FRIS ■ PETRI • PRIORIS ■- DC : DAVHTR.
3039. Sulpti. casts of the o6v. and rev. of No. 3038.
LUC. I-:. iiJ4. 185.]
3040. lAJ>. 1392.] Dark bronie-grccn : imperfect and
injured by compression, [llarl. ch, 83 A. 3a]
* SIOI GVSTINI DC DAVINTRCO.
Dusdale, if/ow. AHgl; vol. v., p. 178.
NlCHOi^S DE Ely, Prior. A.D. 1231-1264.
3041. Sulph. cast from line impression, ij x i^V ><>•
[D.C.. E. 193!]
Pointed oval : a chalice, covered with a napkin, upon an
altar slab resting on two cylindrical columns with a marble
slab or entablature betw. them, ornamented with a diapered
lozengy pattern.
* 8' NICOLAI • PRIORIS ■- DC : DAVINTRC.
Beaded borders.
DugJule, Mttn. AagL, vol. v., p. i;8.
D. William or Turroniis, Monk of Davmtry.
3042. fA.D. 1265.] Light greybh-white : fine. \ In.
[Har!, ch. S(5A. 49-]
The Virgin, half-length, the Child, with cruciform nimbus,
on the I. arm. In the field on each side, a thistle flower (?)
slipped and leaved. In base, under a trefoilcd arch, sup-
porting a platform on which the Virgin is placed, the monk
half-length in prayer, to the r.
* Ave OERiA CCLI LVMINARIVM.
Beaded borders.
iONASTIC, ETC.
DENNY, A bitty of Mimresses of St. Clare, £o. Cambridgt.
Margaret MtLLE,/4^fr. a.d. 1419, [431.
3043. Sulph. cast. 1} X li in. [Ix. 56.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^n, seated in a canopicj niche with
tabernacle work at sides, with crown, the Child on the r.
knee, in the 1. h. a sceptre fleiir-dc-lizi. In base, under a
round- headed arch, with m^isonry at the sides, the Abbess,
holding a ]>a^torul stafT. and kneeling in prayer.
31OII.LU : MAROARETE - ABBISSE : DEN
DERBY, Churth of all Saints.
3044. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, ij x li in. [Ixi. 42.J
Tuinied oval : the Trinity in a golhic niche, with heavy
canopy and tabernacle work at sides.
SIQILLLi : CONE ; ECCLE - OM - SCOB - DERB'-
Betudut'tHt Nnnnery of St, Mary juxta, or extra Dtrby, at.
Kingsmead, al. De Pratis domini Regts.
3046. [Late 12th ecnL] Sulph. cast from im[>errect
impression. About 2i in. (ixi. 48.1
The Virgin, seated on a throne, the Child on the J. knee.
In the field, on the I. a crescent, on the r. an C:itotlc wavy.
At the side:s, .scrolls of folJaf^, that on the I. wanting.
8IQ
3046. [Late 1 2th cent] Discoloured white: very frag-
mentary and friable. [Wol. ch. x. 32.]
Later Seal.
3047. [A.D. 1218.1 Green; vciy imperfect. [Wol.ch. xi, 25.)
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, the Child on
the r. knee.
ARie . D€ • D
Another Seal.
3048. [A.D. 1461.] Red : only upper part remaining,
injured by pressure. [Wol. ch. vlii. 61.J
Pointed oval t the Virgin, crowned, the Child on the 1. ann.
* AVE ' MA 0?i8 - ecV.
2 .M 2
532
CATALOCnn OF SEALS.
Preaching Friars,
3049. [uth cent.] Sulph. cast. 1} x I in. [Ixi. 44.J
Pointed oval; the Annunciation of the Virgin. The
Archangel Gabriel holds a scroll apparently in.scribed : —
DOMIN ... In b.-».sc. under a trefoitcil arch, the half-Icnglh
figure of a friar, in prayer, to the 1.
S' SVtNTVS FRM PB6DICAT0R D6BeB€Ye.
DEREHAM, or WEST-DBBRHAH, PretHotalraitMiott
Canms 0/ St. Mary, co, Ncrfoii.
First Seal.
3050. [12th cent.] Sulph. cast. JJ x i{ in. (Ixix. 16.]
rointcd oval : the Abbey Church with tall central tower or
spire topped with a ball, at each gable end a small crass.
9 SIQILL' - ABBATIS : ET : CONVCNT* : D€ : DCRH*.
Vtlusfa AUnMMenta, vol, \., pi. L-X. E. ; Bloincficld^i Nitl. ef Noffelk,
voL viL, pp. 316, 335 i iVlii, MS. 33,019, ff. 170 b, 175.
Second Seal.
30&1. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from Imperfect impression.
About 2\ X \\ in. when perfect. [Ixt. 46.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated in a [canopied] niche with
tabernacle work at the sides, with crown, the Child on the
I. arm. 1 ler feet on a wyvcm on a carved corbel. On each
side outside the niche, on a bracket an angel with a censer.
L- ABBATIS C • MARIC ' DC • DCR
3052. Another. [Ixix. 59.]
UuHiiale, J/("». AMgl.,\o\. vi., p. 899; Blomcficld's Hut. e/ Nerjett,
voL VII., pp. 336, 33S ; Add. MS. 33,019, fl*. i;d k, \^%.
AVQ&RWS, A Mai. A.D. 1236.
3063. Sulph. cast, lixfj '"■ [^xix. 17.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat standing on a corbel, in the r. h. a
book, in the I. Ii. a pastoral staff,
SIGILLVM: ABBATrS DE DEREHAM.
Beaded borders.
Blomciicld, //«/. o/A't>r/WA, vol vii., p. 33s ; Add. MS. 33^19, 1 175.
MONASTIC KTC
533
John db Rocham. Abbot.
3054. [a.IX 1330.1 Motllvd-grt^en: fine, but imperrecL
Abotit ij-x ij- in. (Add. ch. 17.737-]
Pointed oval : tlic Abb»t, with embroidered vestments,
standing in it carved niche with trefoilcd canopy, in the r. h. a
pnstoral staff, in the 1. h, a book. On each of the shafts sup-
pontng the canopy a .shield of arms suspended by a strap:
i. per pale, d<\r. barry, an orlc of martlets. Valence, dimi-
diated with j/w. St. Pol ; r. a maunch, Hastings. In base,
under a carved round-headed ;troh, a stag's head cabosscd for
Dkkuham, or Hubert Waltkr, Archbishop of Canterbury,
founder, A.i>. 1188.
8101 L' t ABBATIS
Beaded borders.
DE • we
CERLEY, Auslin Priffry 0/ St. Mary, eo. Dfrfy.
3055. [a. i>. 1524.] Red: imperfect. About 2^x14 itt^
wlicn perfect. [Wol. ch. iv. 60.J
Pointed oval : (he Virgin, .seated on a throne, with nimbu-t,
in the r. h. the Child, in the I. h. an orb and sceptre fleur-dc'lize.
Her feet on a corbel. 13th eenL .style of work.
O . . . VM : SANT . . . MARIE i 0€ ■ DER ... .
3055'. fA.D. 1535.] Red: fine, but imperfect tHarl.ch.44
LLVM: 3ANT€: MARIE: D€: D
Dugilale, vUV*. Angl., vol. vi., p. sja.
DIEDLACRES, Cistercian Abbey of S. Maty and S. Smedict,'
CO. Stafford.
3056. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from very indistinct im-
pres-^ion. i^x ij in. jlxxii. 28.]
Pointed oval : the Vit^in, standinf; in a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides, with crown, tlic Child on the I.
arm, in the r. li. a sceptre f1eur<de-liz^. In base, under a
rourtd -headed arch, the Prior witl) pa.-4toral staff.
Lcyend defaced ; —
DELACRE8.
Peter db Vetkrhtovi, Prior and Ptixtor.
3057. [a.d. 1316.1 Daik-grccn: fine, but imperfect. About
I X J in. when perfect. [Wol. ch, ix. 80.]
S34
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
Oval : Sl Fctcr. holding keys and book, and St. MafgarcC
trampling on a Dragon and piercing its head uilh a long
cross held in the r. h-, in the I. h. a book, standing in a double
niche with canopy- of two pointed arches, pinnacled and
crockcted. In the exergue three pierced six-foils,
M S<MP€R MCMOR CSTO.
The kttera E R of Sewiftr, and O R of ifemtrr, are respec-
tively conjoined.
Beaded borders.
DOHCASTER, Lefer Hoifitat of St, Jaines, re. York.
Signet.
3056. fijth cent.J Sulph. cast H '"■ [xlvii. 1789.I
St. James the \xss the Apostle, full-length, nith nimbits
pilgrim's staff, and water bottle
Legend ta the field : —
SAINCl
Lsing't MS. Catal., No. 45.
e.
Grey Friars.
3069. [isth cent.] Sulph. cast from very indistinct in*-
prcKsiun. About \\ X t^^ in. (Ixxiv. 38.]
Pointed oval : a saint seated under a canopy, bctw. two
women indistinct.
Legend defaced.
SONMINOTON, Matlutrine Friars of tfu Hdy Trinity
CO. Berks.
3060. [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
l\x I in, [lix. 67.]
Pointed oval: a saint, full length, on the I., apparently
holding .1 cross, and other indistinct objects. In base, under
a round-headed arch, a friar kneeling in prayer.
S' PRIORIS ■ DOM* - OE - DONYNOTOEN]
Dugdale, it/t'N. .rfi^/.. vol. vi,p. 156:: Add MS. I4,i83-
MONASTIC. E-rC
m
DORCHESTER, Ail^ of Black Canons of St. Peter,
CO, Oxford.
3061. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression
slightly chipped. 2jx \\ in. [Ixx. 71.]
Pwnted ova] : St, Peter, full-length, with episcopal vest-
ments, in the r. h. a double key, in the 1. Ii. a book.
+ 8IQIULVM ■ CONVENTV3 ■ 8ANTI ■ PCTRl ■ DORCE8'
Dugdale, Mo». Angl., voL vi., p. 313,
DORE, Cislerdait Abbty of St. Mary, ca. Hereford.
HiiNRY, yliiiSw/. A.D. I263.
3062. Green : a fragment About | in. when perfect
[Har!. ch. 4S C. 31.]
A right hand, issuing from the r., and grasping a pastoral
staff. In the field on the 1. an cstoilc and a roundlc: the
corresponding design on the r. broken off.
: DC : DORA.
3063. Sulph. cast of No. 3062. [Ixiv. 39.)
Seal 0/ the Abbots.
3064. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from impression chipped
at the top. J » X I in. [Ixiv, 40.J
Pointed 0v.1l : the Abhat, standing on a corbel, in the r. h.
a pastoral staiT, in the L h. a book.
EVSJIQILLVM A8BATIS D€ DORCA.]
DOVER, BenedUtiHe Priory of St. Martin, eo. Kent.
First Seal.
3065. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from fine impression
chipped at the edges. 2{ in. [Ixv. 47. 48.]
0. .St Martin, with niinbu<, $eiit«d on a horse pacing to the
]., and dividing his cloak with his sword. On the r. a b^gar
receiving the gift of the cloak.
SIOILLVM : ECCLESIC : SCl : MARTINI t D€ i IDOVOfilA.
B. St Martin, with nimbus, lying on a bed, with arcadcd
plinth ; overhead Our Lord, half-length, issuing from clouds,
53fi
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
with niinbuK, holding St, Martin's cloak in the r. li., and in the
I. Ij. a book. For the legendary account o( which this design
is an iliuMration Sff Alban Butter, Lives of tke Saints, vol xi.,
p. 194.
1+ MARITINri '. ) V€S[Tj€ : SIVM : TJ€CTV& : PAVP€RC tTCSTTC :1
Second Scai.
3066. [13th cent.] Sulph. casta Trom fine impression
chipped at the edges. 3 in. [Ixv. 49, 5a]
0. Same design a.* in obv. of the preceding seal, No. 3065.
The begg.^r is standing in an arched doorway with embattled
parapet. In the field, on the !. an increscent moon enclosing
an cstoilc, on the r. a radiant sun. Below the horse, which is
pacing to the I., on hilly ground with water or waves in the
foreground a stud or roundle enclosed in a circle, perhaps an
addition of later date, or an injury, to the matrix.
• 8101 LL SIC - SCI - MARTINI ■ DC • DOVORIA.
R. Nearly same design as In the /•«'. of the preceding seal,
but treated with greater elaboration, and introduction of ar-
chitectural details by way of canopies, pinnacled and crocket*
cd. over the figure of Our Lord (who has a cruciform nim-
bus, and is lifting up the r. h. in benediction), and over the
head of St. Martin (which hari nn nimbus). On each side of
Our Lord an angel half-length, swinging a censer. On the r.,
a hanging lamp, a wheel, a small trefoil, and an escallop ;
below the bed an ornamental sprig with trefoil foliage.
MARTINI - V€S[T€ ■ ] 8VM ■ jeCTtVS ■ P)AVP6R6 ■ T€3T€ i • ■
H.^tlcil, l/iitcry 0/ K^nt, voT. iv., p, 107, from sn Jniperfcit iraprcssion,
attached to a deed dated A. D. 1397 ; DuKdidc, :IAiM..-Iut,-/.. vol. jv., p. ^yi,
pL XXVI., i. I (where the figure of Our Lord is cironcouily aiiributej to
St. Miitiin, ;iDd tlui or ilic saint to die puor man), Iroiu iiupttMioni
dated A.O. IS34, IS36.
Richard, Prior.
3067. [14th ccnt-l Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2 X I J in. [I^v. 52.]
I'ottited oval : an archangel in a niche with trcfoilcd arch,
pinnacled and crockctcd, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the I. b. a book. In base, under a pointed arch with urcadtng
at the aides, the Prior, half-length in prayer, to the I.
RICAROI
Y CV DA
-•^^SMASTIC, ETC.
5J7
Robert, Ptwr. a.d. 1345.
Official Seal.
306S. Red : chipped, ij x i-y^ in. [xxxv. 69.]
i'ointcd oval : St, Martin dividing his cloak willi the Bcgpar.
under a canopy supported on slender shafts. In base a shield
of arms : a cross bctw. four leopards' faces, Dover PrioRY.
- S' ; OFFICIJ : ROBERT! - ^QRIS : OE : OOVEREY.
Beaded borders.
3069, Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 496.]
Uing's AfS. Calal., No. 638.
3070. Another. [D.C., F. 28.]
HAiied, Hitlory aj Koti, voL ir., p. (07 ; J. Lewis, Dmf/alioi* on tki
Ut* aiil Anli^Hily 0/ Stalt it HHgland, pc t : Uu^dalc. jViw. Angi.,
VOL iv., p. S31-
St. Mary's Hospital, or Alaison Dicu.
307L [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2^ X iJ in. [Ixv. 53-]
Foinltid oval : the Virgin, seated on a carved throne, under
a trefutled canopy, the Child on the I. knee. In the field on
each Hide, a countersunk quatrefoilcd panel, containing a head.
Over these, on the 1. a crescent and an estoile, on the r. a
dcmi-angel with a censer. In b^i-ic under a trcfoiled arch, the
Master, half-length, in prayer, to the I.
• SIOILL- ' 9MVNC ■ 00M» - HOSPITAL' ' 8e ■ MARIE • DOVOR'.
The letters A R in Marie.&nd R in Dovor,axc respectively
conjoined.
Robert Nuns, oh taUsiastic of the Maison Dim.
3073. [Late 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a matrix found
in the grounds of the MaiHon Dieu. i^ in. [Ixv. 54.]
On the 1. the Virgin, full-lenj^th, in a niche with double
arch and carved canopy, on the r. an ecclesiastic, kneeling
before her, and holdinga scroll inscribed : — mat 01 MeMCNTO.
In front of him two roses slipped.
SIQILLVM ' ROBERTI - NVNNI a U
$38
CATALOGUE OF SEAUS.
DRA2, Austin Canons' Priory of St. Nicholas, co. York.
First Seal.
3073. [i2th cent] Sulpb. cast from chipped impression.
2i X ij in. [Ixxiv. 39.]
Pointed oval : St. Nicholas with the pallium, full-length,
lifting uj) the r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral stajf.
» 8I0ILLVM 3ANCT . . . COLAI EPISCOPt.
Dugd.ilc, .^tott. AHgi., vol. vi., p. 195.
Chapter Seal.
3074. [Late laihccnt.] Stilph. cast from fine but imper-
fect imprcs.sion. About 31 X \\ in. when perfect [lxxiv.41.]
Pointed oval : St. Nicholas, with mitre and pallium, full-
length, lifting up the r. It in benediction, in Uic 1. h. a pastoral
staff
.3IQ1LLVM ; CAPITVL i NICH D€ : DRA
Prior's Seal.
3076. [i2lh cent] Sulph. cast, if x li in. [Ixxiv. 42.)
I'ointcd oval ; the Prior, half-length, in prayer to the r.
• 8IGILLVM ■- PRIORIS : D€ : C.
DUDLEY, Cluniac Priory of Si. Jatnes, cc. Wcreesler,
First Seal.
3076. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from impression chipjxid at
the bottom. 2 X l^ in. [Ixxii. 27.]
Pointed oval : St. James, or a Prior, full-length, in the r. h.
a long cross, in the I. h. a book.
tt 8' CONVM€ i"*'i PRIO DV0CLEY6.
Later Seal.
3077. [a.D. 1434.] Red : a small fragment. [Cott ch.
xxi. i+J
St James, in profile to the r., standing under a canopy,
with flat cap, stafi*, and book.
Legend wanting.
MONASTIC. ETC
539
DUNKEWELL, or DUNKESWELL. CuUnioH AMty of
St. Mary, eo. Veivn.
3078. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast Trom imperfect impression.
About 3 X 2 in. when perfect. [Ixi. 73.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, stsinding in a carved and canopied
niche, betw. two sntaller canopied niches, each containing a
»aini, full-length, in the interior hand a book, and in the ex-
terior liand a pastoral staff. In base, under a round-hcadod
aix:h, the Abbat, with pastoral staff, bctw. two shields of arms :
1. wanting; r. two bendlets wavy, DUNKESWKLL AbbKV,
derived from BkIwkk, founder.
NfOI-" WILL'*"
Abha(s Seal.
3079. [ 3th cent.] Sulph. cast from line impression.
About IS X I in. [Ixi. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a platform, a pa.<itoral
staff in the r. h.
* SIQILLVM : ABBATIS : DE DVNKCWELLE.
DUNMOW PARVA, Austin Canons' Priory of St. Mary,
(V. Esstx.
First Stal.
3080. [a.D. 1392.] Red: line, but edge injured. About
21X2 in. when perfect. [Cott. ch. xxii. 9.]
Pointed oval ; the Virgin, seated on a throne under a trc-
foiled canopy, with crown, the Child on the I. knee, in his r. h.
a ball or orb, in his I. h. a book. In the field on each side a
tall candle in a candlestick, on the I. an cstoilc of eight points,
on tile r, a crescent.
.... ILU- CONVeNT le DE - OVNMAW.
The letters A W of Dunmaw are conjoined.
3081. Sulph, cast of No. 3080. [D.C., F. 85.]
Second Seal.
3083. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
3r'< X ({ in. [!)<'"- i^-]
Pointed oval : the Coronation of the Vii^in, in a canopied
540
CATAU)Ct>C or SSALS.
niche wHb tabenude work at the sklcft. In ba&e, under a
roond-beaded arch, the Prior. Icnceluig in pnyer, betw. two
■hkkb of anu; s cron between foar muUctsC?), DUNMOW
Pkiorv.
•lOiLLU I coe ■ eccu'ie i ecE ■ marie i oe s ounmow i
DUHSTAPLB, AusUm Canatt^ Prmy 0/ St. Ptier,
to. Btd/ord.
«
First Seal
With Counter nal of ^Nnx.WA DE Wedebow, Prier.
3083. (A.I>. 12S6.] Dark-green: fine, but imperfect About
34 in. when perfect [Wul. ch. x. 33.]
H St. Peter, seated on a throne, with nimbus, lifting up
Uic r. It. in benediction, in the I. h. two keys. T2th cent style
of art
• ai
It. A small pointed oval countcrseal, clipped at top. li X '}
in, when ])CTlcct. In a double niche with trefoilcd arch.
cnicketed und liuvInK ti turret bctw. them, on the I. .1 king,
crowned, holding; an indirttinct emblem, on the r. St. I'ctcr (?).
In base, under a trefoilcd ardi, the I'rior, half-length, in
prayn- to the I.
LLUM WtLLCLMI r PRIOFtlS : DC
3084. Sulph. cut of the cotintcraeal, when less imperfect
than il now is. (Un. Ci\
(•HQILCUM I WILL«LMI : PRIORIS D€ : DVNSTAP
3086. (a.!). UOGiJ Green : fine, but fragnicnlaiy, [Add.
ch. i'>yS5-l
No cuuntemeal.
Red. embedded in bnwwc-grccn ; fine,
[llari. ch. Ill C. 27.]
Thin shews A footboard under feel of the saint
3080. I A U 1415]
but imjH-rtcvt
• SIOILLV CCCt'lE 8C LE.
No countcrseal.
3067. Sulph. cast of Na 3086, when leas imperfect than ft
now is. (Iviii. %i.\
• StOriULV ECCL'IE SCl - PETRI OE DVN ...... UL
The letters E T oi Petri arc a monogram.
3088. Sulph. cast of No. 3086L [D.C., G. I&J
MOXASnC, ETC.
S4I
DUHWIOH, Hospital of St. James, co. Suffolk.
3069. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2i in. [Ix.xi. 105.]
St James, full-Iengtli, with nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the I. h. a crutch or cro&s-tau. In the field on
each side an escallop.
lACOBI -1 DON
Red : cracked and imperfect. [Add.
C8IIQILL' ■ SAICTI
3090. [A.D. (641.]
ch. 19.398]
8IQILL- ' SACTI • lACIOBI-J . 0ONV> ; *.
Friars Minor.
3091. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 21 x if
in. [l,xxi- 106.]
Pointed oval : St John Kaptist standing on a mount under
a canopy of two trcfoikd arches pinnacled and having a tower
bctw. them. The saint has a nimbus and is clothed with the
skin of a camel, its head hanging at his feet ; holding in his
1. h. the Agnus Dei on a plaque, and pointing to it with the
r. h. Before him a kneeling friar, praying, with scroll in-
scribed: — 8- lOH - OBA ■*■ M6.
SIOILLU «• OARDIANI " FRATRUM " MINOR m OONEWYCY.
Cabled borders.
DURHAM, Cathidrat Chunk of St. Cutkbert.
Sec £cclcsia.<itical Seals, Nos. 2511-251&
BtRTKAM, /V»>r. A.D. Il89-I3l3.
3092. Sulph. ca»t. 2} x ■{ in. [Iv. i.]
Pointed o\'al : ihe Prior, seated on a chair in profile to the
I., wearing inoniuttJc habit, and reading from an open book
placed on a lectern before him.
* SIOILLVM ' BeRTRAMI - PRtORIS DVNELMCNSIS - CCCLC8IC.
Oliver, Prior. Before a.d. 1280?
3093. Sulph. cast Ij X 1^ in. [Iv. $■]
This seat resembles the countcrscal of Oliver Sutton, Bishop
of Lincoln ; sec No. 1721.
542
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Richard Claxton, Prior. a.d. 1273-1285.
3094. Sulpb. cast from chipped impression. 2\ x i\ in.
[Iv. 2.]
Pointed aval : the Prior, full-lengtli on a carved platform,
holding a book. At each aide a branching tree of ctcgant
design.
Rl PRIORIS OVNCLMCNS - CCCL'tS,
John Fossor, Prior. a.d. 1342-1374.
3005. Sulph. cast. 2{ X Ij in. [Iv. 4,]
Pointed oval : tlic Prior, standing on an elegantly carved
corbel, holding a book before him, in a niche with finely carved
canopy, pinnacled and crockctcd, supported by two slender
shafts. In the ficM on each side, a small qtiatrcfoilcd niche
or panel, with a fleur-de-lis above ; and a cinquefoilcd rose
below it In thel. h. panel the head of St Cuthbert, mitred,
in the r. h. that of St Oswald, crowned. Background iiia])crcd
]ozcngy with an annulet in each space. Over the canopy the
surname : — FOSSOR.
6I0ILLVM : I0HANNI8 : PRIORIS : ECCLCStC : DVNCLMCNSIS.
Sigiut f
3096. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 14 X | ii^- ['v. 6.]
Oval : in a carved and pointed gnthic quatrcfoil, on a plat-
form, a Bishop, half-length, wiUi mitre, in tlic r. h. a pastoral
staff, in the 1. h. a crowned head held in front of him. In
base, under a pointed arch, the Prior, half-length, in prayer, to
the I. This seal may perhaps be a Bishop's countcrscal,
• ADeB€RT€ ■ P6TO aOLV€ TC - RIT6 ■ QUItTO.
Another.
3097. Sulph. cast from fine impression, i in. [Iv. 3.}
The head of St. John Baptist, full-face, betw, the initial
letters N. H.
■ I0HANN€8 ■ €3T ■ N0M6N ■ El».
Beaded border.
MONASTIC, ETC
543
DYNMORE «WGAREWEY, Prtaptory. a>. Hertfordf
WtLl-TAM Daunay, " Tureopellarius Rodi," and Preceptor.
3098. (a.d, 1462,] Dark-green: enctrclecl with a twisted
rush. [CotL ch. xxv. 2.]
Signet of ornamental shape Betw. thre« annulets a tree on
which 1.1 a piece of armour. On a scroll the motto or inscrip-
tion :— CE . . SHA . . .
EASBY, Premoustratemian Abfi^ of St. Agatha, to. York.
3099. [Late I2lh cent.] Sulph. ca.it from chipped Im-
]>rcs^ion. About 2^x i\ in. when perfect [Ixxiv. t02.]
Pointed oval : St. Agatha, standing on a cair\'cd corbel
under a canopy with trefoiled arch and turrets, supported on
slender coIuiiin<i, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a piiilin-braiich.
8IQILLVM : €C(C)L€SI€ r SANCTC : AOATHC.
Laier Scai.
3100. [14th c«nt.] Red sealing-wax impression from a
matrix of rude design. 2~ X li in. [xxxv. jSaJ
Pointed oval : St. Agatha, standing on a carved corbel
under a canopy with trefoiled arch and turrets on slender
columns, in the 1. h. a palm-branch. This is apparently a
copy of the previou.i seal. No. 3099^
&' COE A5BI8 MONA8T€RII * 8C€ * AGATE.
Several of the letters of the legend arc reversed and inverted.
Seal of the AIMU.
3101. [Late I2th cent] Sulph, cast from imperfect im-
pression. About I|X14 in. when perfect. [Ixxiv. 101.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat seated, in the r. h. a pastoral staff,
in the L h. a book.
. . . aiLLVM -A SANcre • agathc.
EDINDOH, or HEDINOTON, Priory of AmttH Friars or
Housiiommts of St. Mury. J>t. Catkarintt,aKd Ali Saints,
CO. Wilts.
3102. [ijth cent.] Sulph. cast from fine tmpfesston.
chipped at the edges. 2\ X l j in. [Ixxiii. 55.]
Pointed oval : in two canopied niches with tabernacle work at
the sides, on Uic L St Peter holding ke>'s and book, on the r.
544
CATALOGUE OF SKAl.S.
St. Paul holding sworii and book. In a niche overhead, the
Virgin seated, the Child on the I. knca In base under a
carved arch, the Prior, xvith pastoral staff to llic I.
• 8' ■ COMMUNE ■ PRIORIS : I : CONUENTUS . . . COYN ... ON.
Uu^Ale, t\fon. Augl.t vol. vi., p. J36.
ELLESHAM, Auilin Priory of SS. Mary and Edmuud,
CO. I.tHCotn.
SI03. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast 2J^xiiin. {Ixix. 191]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated in a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides, with nimbus of large size, holding
the dead Saviour on her lap ; this subject is known as a Pit/d.
8IQ1LLUM * COMMUNE ^ U3 »< DE - LESHAM.
Dugdale, Afan. Ang!., vol. v1., p. S59.
ELRETON, Gitbertitu Priory of SS. Mary and Lawtentt,
CO. York.
3104. [12th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2x U in. when perfect [Ixxiv. 45.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of tlie Vii^in.
* 3 ANCTe MABI6 Oe €LRCT0 . . A.
Dugdale, Mdh. Angl., vol. vi., p. 97J.
ELSTOW, or HBLBN8TOWE, Benedieline Nunntrv of The
Holy Trinity, St. Mary, ami St. J/e/t-na, ca, Madfifrd.
Chapter.
3105. [ijthccntj Sulph. cast from fine impression chipped
at the edges. 3x2 in. [Iviii. 34.]
Pointed oval : a double niche, with canxd canopy and
turret, with tabernacle work topped with turrets at the sides,
on the 1. the Virgin seated, with crown, the Child, with nimbus,
on the L arm, on the r. St. Helena standing, with crown, in the
r. h. a long cross, in the 1. h. a book. In ba-tc, under a irt-foilcd
arch, the Abbess with pa:>toral statT and two nuns, kneeling, to
the 1., and one nun kneeling to the r.
8' COMMVNC : ClAPITlVLt : S^IE : IMIARIC : DC : ELCYNCSTOVVC.
Dugililc, Man. Aigi; \o\. iii., p. 413.
UOKASTIC, KTC.
545
Common Seal,
S106. [A.D. 1370.] Bronzc-Rrccn : fragment, fine About
2 X li in. when perfect [L. F. C. x. 9.]
Pointed oval : St. Helen, standing 00 a platform, with
crown, in the r. h. a long cross.
. . . ELC
Dut!d«le, Mm. Angl.,\(A. ili., p. 41 >-
3107. Sul|>I». cast from No. 3106. [Iviii. 35.]
3108. [A.D. 1418.J Brown : only a fragment of the centre.
[Hari. ch. 44 D. 35.]
... TV eLCM
BLY, lientdUlme Nunnery of St. EtheUtrtda, co. Cambridge.
Sec I£cclcsiastic3l Seals, Nos. 1533. 1524.
Prior and Convent.
3109. [a.d. 1177-1189.] Bright orange-red : fine, raiKh
injured. About 2| in. when ]>erfect. [Hari, ch. 44 D. 31.]
St. Etheldreda, veiled, seated on a tlironc the sides of which
terminate in animals' heads and feet, in the r. h, a pastora]
staff, in the 1. h. an open book.
t> 8IQILL eLDRYOE.
3110. Sulph. cast ofNa 3109. [D.C., D. I.]
Stat ad Causas.
8111. [13th cent] Sulph. caiit from fine Jmprcs^oa
chipped at the edge. 2j X \-^ in. [Iv. 2$.]
Pointed oval : St Ktheldreda, standing on a carved corbel,
with crown, in the r. Ii. a pa.ttoraI staff, in the 1. h. a book.
(« SIQIIILLVIM : PfllORIS
€T : CONVfiNTVS : tLYCNSIVM
CAV8(ASI.
AD
3112. Bronzc-grccn : line, but imperfect [xxxv. 259.]
PRIOniS : CT : CONV LYCNSIVM : h
2 N
546
CATALOGUE OF SE-\U>.
EVESHAM, Betiediclinf Abbey of St. Mary and St. Etgwiw,
(IK Wvi<:es:er.
3113. [13th cent.] Darlc-grccn : fine, but imperfect 3J In.
[xxxv. sH-l
p. In the centre, at the bottom, the swineherd Eovcs,
standing with his feet to the I. and face to iho r. bctw. two
oak-trees, leaning on a staff and tending a .sow .suckling a pig.
On a broad scroll with a lancet-shaped cusp in the upper part
and curved at the sides, forming a kind of trcfoilcd outline,
tbc inscription in two linen of verse : —
V eOV€9 - HCR - WONCOE - ANT - W[A8 - SWON -I
(FORI ■ PI ■ M£N ■ CLGPtT ■ H3 ■ €OVrSHOM.
Tlie letters E R in fier, N E in woHedet and A N in ant, arc
respectively conjoined.
Uutsidc the scroll, on each side, a tree. In the upper part,
a church, with tall .spire or central tower and each gable orna-
mented with a cross, and having a cinqucfoil over the roof-line
on the r. : bctw. two arches, one plain and one trcfoilcd, on
each side, Ecgwine, Bishop of Worcester, founder of the
Abbey, kneeling before the v'itgin, with crown and longcross^
attended by two persons, a man wearing a cloak and a woman
with a book, to whom the words ecce LOC QV* €L€GI
under the church are addressed. Over the Bishop's head a
fleur-dc-lia, On the r.. under a tree, the Virgin, seated with
her feet on a platform, appearing in a vision to Eovcs ; over
her head a cinqucfoil,
SIOILLVM ' SANCT€ - MARIIC - €T SANTI - CCGWINI ' £PI ■
€)0VeSHAMeNSI8 ■ MONAST€R!n ■)
U. A complicated design divided into two ]>ortions or
storeys by a series of pointed arches, trcfoilcd, and the two
larger arches crocketed with ouk-leaves. In the upper storey,
bctw. two oak-trees, Bishop Kcgwinc, mitred, kncclmg to the
1., and presenting a small model of a diurch, having a tall
central spire and two side towers or turrets, each topjwd with
a cross, and that on the r. with a flag, to the Virj^n, who is
seated in a niche with cusped areh, crowned, the Child on the
I. kne& In the field over the church a six-foiled rose, and at
the -sides on the 1. two fleurs-de-lis, on the r,. one.
In the lower storey, on the L, the three Royal Patrons of the
Monastery, Kenrcd, King of Mercia ; Offa. King of the East
Angks ; and Klhclrcd, -scalcil on a benclj, with crowns. Tin: one
on the 1. has a falcon on his wrist, the middle one holds a
sceptre flcur-dc-lizc, the one on the r. turned in profdc to the
r. ; all presenting a tablet or charter inscribed : — damvS—
MONASTIC. ETC.
547
RfiQiC-LlBCR-TATl. which is Surmounted by a (Icur-cle-li«, and
has appended! to it an oval Neal, charged with three lions
passaiit guardant for Enula.ni>. On the r. Bisliop Kcgwinc,
mitred, kneeling and receiving the charter ; behind him a
chaplain kneeling,
« DICTIIS I €CQWHNI ■ OANT ■) R€Q€iS MVM€RA ■ TRINI ■)
(OMNIBV9 - VNDE - PlK - NIT€T - AVLA - SACRATA ■ MARie.
The letters m N in ommboit A U in aula, C R and A T in
sacrata, and A R in MarU. arc respectively conjoined.
3114. Darlt bronie- green ; fine, but very impcrrccl.
[xxxv. 59.]
Thin shows some parts in the base of obv. and o« the I. of
thcrre, that arc wantingin the preceding No. 3113. p, A small
pig at the foot of Eovcs. 11. The platform under the feet of
the three kings ; the king on the 1. liolds a falcon on his wrist
Parts of the legend not pfc<<crved in the preceding seal are
supplied from this impression.
311s. Sulph, casts from fine and nearly perfect impression.
[D.C. E, no, HI.]
Ardta^fgia, voL xix., i>t 66; cf. Gft. if<fg., \Zyo, |)t. i., p. ]io;
DugdalCt MfiH. Angl., vol ii., pL IX., where the K-al \% incotrecily
dMcribod.
Latt Copy 0/ Ihe Seal.
3116. [15th cent] Proof impression of obv. m brown
composition from matrix. 21 in. [sxxv. 60.]
This is a copy, badly executed, of the obv. of No. 3113.
The Knglish legend on the scroll has been corrupted by the
scal-engravcr as follows; —
» €OV€3tie ■ VeN£TI€ ■ AtT ■ WAS - 8WIN ■
CORVIMCN - CLSPET - VIS ■ COVISHOM.
Niish, Hiit. ej Wivcttlenkirt. vol. i., p. 396, with 3 curioiis but
ctTooeoiu dcKriplion ; W, TinilHl. Hi$t, of tht Abb. of Evtikam, pi..
p. 143 ; Dugiiale. Men- Angl., vol. fi.. p. 13.
Another Stal.
3117. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast frotn line impression
chipped at the bottom, About 3.^ X 2\ in. when perfect
[Ixxiii, 100, lot.]
(i. Pointed oval. This is a ct^y of the oh', of the previous
seal, Na 31 13, with omission of several of the details and with
2 N 2
548
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
alteratiorui of style. The inscription along Ihc trefoil in the
base is indistinct : —
60V€S ... ON - . . WAS 8 . . ON
FOR ..IMC CL€P6T FIS COVCSH ....
The initcriptioti under the church, and the cinquefoils,
omittctl.
8IQILLVM : 8ANCT€ MARIE : CT : 8ANCT SCOW :
CVCSHAMENSIS M0NA3TCRII.
U. A copy of the rrv. of the previous seal. No. 3113, with
omission of details of the architecture, and other parts. The
rnscription on the tablet is in two lincii, indistinct. In place of
the fleur-de-lis over the tablet, here there is a hand of blessing
issuing from cloiitK Near the Child, in the field, a fteur-dc-
lis : behind the Ilishop a dove or bird flying to the 1.
DICTI8, etc. as in Na 3113.
Seal ad Cansas.
8U8. tA.D. 1532.] Dark bronzc-grecn : injured, and dis-
coloured at top. 2ix 14 in. [Harl. ch. 44 D. 37.]
Pointed ova! : the Abbat. mitred, kneeling lo the r. before
St. E^wine, Bishop of Worcester, mitred, .standing on a carved
corbel, holding in the r. li. a cross, in the 1. h. a book. In the
field above, a crescent enclosing an estoile.
fl> &IGILL- - ABBATI8 ■ CT • CONIVIENT • CVeSHAMIE - AD ■
CAV8A8 ■ TANTV.
3U9. Sulph. cast of No. 31 18. [D.C.. H. 24.]
EWELME, Hospitalt or Ce<fs Houst, (P. Oxford.
3120. [ISth cent.] Recent impression in gilded gutta-
percha from the matrix. 2X i-f in. [xxxvit. 9.]
Pointed oval : in two car\'cd niches with elaborate canopies
and tabernacle work at the sides ; on the 1, St. John Baptist,
standing, with nimbus, holding the Agnus Dei in the r. h. and
pointing to it with the I. h. ; on the r, a female saint with
nimbus, holding in the r. h. n sword. In base, under a flat-
headed arch, a shield of arms:— jier pale, dex., a fesse betw.
Utrcc leopards" heads, William df. i,a Polk. Duke of Suffolk ;
silt., a Hon rampant queue fourchic. Alice Chaucer, his
wife, founders, A.D. 1437.
SIQILLQ COMUNE OOMUS ELEM08INE : OE : EWELME.
Cabled borders.
EXETER, Binedktine Abb^ of St. Mary and St, Pttrr,
CO. Devon.
Sec Ecclesiastical Seals, No& 1573-1582.
BeHfdicttM Priory of St. JVieAo/at.
3121. [121I1 cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression chipped
at the edge. 2 in. [Ixi. 78.]
A monastery or church like a square casUc, with central
tower of two stages, and two round towers at the sides. In
the field, on the 1. a shield of arms : EnulaN1>, sus|>cnded by
the strap from a hook, with a hand of blcs^infr above it ; on
the r. a sword erect, cnfilcd with a royal crown. These two
details apjicar to have bct-n added long after the date of the
nutrix. probably in ttie 14th cent., and certainly before 140O.
In ba-ie, a wyvcm, turned to (lie r.
SIQILLVM : eCCL'C : SCI : NICHIOLAI -I CXONIC.
See an accouni orihe ra1>bny of tliv uiituis of this tcil in A.n. 1^10,
lIc. .l/fn. .^Wif/., vol. iii., ^, 377,
yi, (punted bjr Otivcr, Hitlorif Cot-
and ihc dwcrlpiitio iii«-co 0/ il, to Uiii.'dAlc. .l/fn. Ang;!., \o\. lii., ^, 377,
from Bishop burtbrd's Register, f. ^i, quoted by Oin
tMi«His DutrtUlc, Men. Angt., vol lii., pi. XIX., lig. 3,
Later Seal,
3122. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression
slightly chipi>ed. 2\ in. [Ixi. 80.]
A monastery or church, pcrhiips circular, with central tower
of three storeys, each Iwviny an einb.-ittled para|>ct and two
side-towers. In the fieUl two. shields of arms: I., Engi..\NU
(reversed) ; r, quarterly, I. 4, a sword erect, 2, 3. a crown, cf.
the crowned sword in the previous seal. No. 3121. In base, a
wyvcrn, or eagle volant to the r.
4' SrOILLl) • PRIORATUS ' ECCLE3IE ■ 8ANCTI - KiCOLAI -
EXONIE.
3123. [A.D. 1522.] Red: cracked and imperfect [Add.
ch. I3.9«3J
■* SIQILLU ECCLESIE ; 8ANCTI 1 N \M .
EXONIE.
Prior's Seal.
3124. (lilh cent] IjX 1 irL [Ixl 79.]
l*oiiile»I oval : St Nicliol.is, .Archbishop, three-quarters'
length, with mine and {ull, lilliii^ tip ihc r. Il in bcnedicUon,
550
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
in the I. h. 3 pastoral staff. In the field, on the I. iui estoUe,
on the r. a crescent. In bast, under a trcfoiled arch, the Prior,
kneeling in prayer to the I.
*S- ' PRIOniS : 8ANCTI - NICHOLAI : CXONI€ :
CluNtat Pricry of St. James.
Thomas Dkne, /'riVv. a.d. i42<S.
8126. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. ItXH '^
{xlvii. 545.]
I'oinlcd ov.^l i St. Jamc-s, standing on a carvc<i corbel in a
canopied niche, with tabernacle work at the sides, wearing a
flat cap, with stafT in the r. h., in the I, h. a book and a wallet.
8 *• FRI8 * THOME •« DENE PRIOR' EXONIE -"
Lying's AfS. CaiaL, No. 35$.
3126. Another. [D.C., G. 79.]
3127. [A-D. 142&] Red ; fine, but fragmentary. fHarL di.
44 D- 38-]
DiigdiiJe, Meit. Atigt., vol. v., p. toj.
Hospital of St. A/erdus, fie/tind tlutt of St. NitkoUts.
3128. [After A.D. I i/Ol] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
l+in. [Ixi. 82.1
The Hospital, with pent roof, having a croia at c».fAi gable
end, arcadcd ctcre»tor>', a quatrcfotl window or opening in
the middle of the wall, and a smaller one at each side. In
base, a bridge or arcade of six arches.
• 8IQILL' - HOSPITAL' - RETRO - SCM NICOLAV.
Uugdalc, Men. Ai^t,, vol. vL, fk 697.
Hospital of Si. John Baptist, near the East Gate.
3129. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2-^ in. [Ixi. 84.]
The Hospital, a church-like building of rectangular ground-
plan, with an arcade of three round-headed arches along the
nave, roof of ornamental shingles, crosses at the gable-ends,
and in the middle of the rooMine a larger cross on a sphere,
bctw. t^^'o trcfoiled sprigs of conventional foliage. The
MONASTIC, ETC
SSI
western doorway is cli>s€<l anJ has a double door with
ornamental hinges. The wail under the arches dia|^>en.-d
lozcngy.
*SIOILL' HOSPITAL' ■ S6l • lOHI'S • IIVXTA ■ 0)RI€NTAL' PORTA
EXON.
Carlttle, HUl. ef Grammar Sefiwh, vol. L, p. 366.
3130. [A-D. 128S-I39S.} Dark -green : fine; only the
centre. [Add. ch. 27,570.]
3131. (A-D. 1305-1306.] Dark-(;rccn : fine, imperfect on
the r. h. side. [Add. ch. 27,579.]
lOHIS ■ IVXTA ■ ORI€NTAL- ■ PORT* ■ EXOS.
3132. [A.D. 132J.] Dark-grccn: line, very iinpcHcct.
[Add. ch. 27,584.]
. . . i . I ■ lOH 1 . . « ■ .
3133. [a.D. 1325] D.irk-grccn : very rragincntar>'. [Add.
ch. 27,587.]
Master's Seal.
3134. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast, i) x 1 m. {\x\. 83.]
Oval : St. John Baptist, standing, holding the /Vgnus Uci
on a plaque in the 1. h. and pointing to it with the r. h.
n SIOrUL' ' MAQISTftI ' HO8PITALIS ■ SCl : tOHIS : EXONtE ■ "
Carved borders.
Later Seal, used by the Free Grammar School,
Fouttded A.D. 1630.
3135. Red sulph. ca^ from the matrix. 2 X U in.
[xxxv. 130.]
Oval : on a mount an embattled castle, with three turrets
domed and embattled portal, and two quatrefoil windows.
In the background three scholars (?) in can* and gowns,
lifting up the h-mds. In the exergue a shield of arms : on a
chevron betw. three crosses crosslet filchdcs as many toundles.
Crossing.
'■ SIQILLVM • HO8PITALIS - STI ' lOrilS ■ INFRA CIVITATEM -
EXON.
C»riisl«, Hist.ef GntmuMr Sehiwls, vol. L, p. J73.
3136. Another, [xlvii. 795.]
LainKSi MS. CaM., No. 377.
552
CATALOCUE OF SEALS.
Lq>er Hospital of St. Mary Magdalene,
First Seal.
3137. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2|x H '"• [''=>■ 85.]
Oval : St, Maiy Magtlalenc, full-length, slightly turned to
the 1., in the r. h. a flcur-de-Iis, in the I. h. a box of precious
ointment
« SIGILL' • S' - MAIRIE - MAiQDAILEJNE - INFIRMORV • EXONIE '
Second Seal.
3136. (15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 24XI#
in. [Ixi. 8&]
Pointed oval : St. Mary Magdalene, .standing on a cushion.
In the r. h. an unguentarium. in the I. h. a palm-branch. Field
diapered loxcngy, each space containing a quatrefoil. In ba.sc,
a shield of arms: per pale, a triple towered castle, ClTV OF
Exeter.
bioll'd « hospitalta w sce » marie -< -< maoolene -
„ . . ClVITATrS " EXONIE *■
Lan-cd borders.
Friars Miner, or Franciscans.
3139. [isth cent.] Sulph. cut from impres^on chipped at
the top. 2ix I J in. [Ixi. 81.]
Pointed oval : the " Presentation of Christ in the Temple,
under a carved canopy supported on buttresses. In base
under an arch with maiionry at the sides, an ecclesiastic, pray
ing, to the 1.
8IGILLUM -• COMMUNITATIS -> FRATRU -■ MINORU -■ EXONIE *
Dugdalc, Mon. Augl., vol. vi., p. isia
EYE, BenaiittiHt Priory of St. Ptter, so. Suffolk.
3140. [Late nth cent.] Sulph. cast from cracked and
imperfect impression. About 3^ X 3i in. when perfect [IxxL
109.]
Pointed oval : St. Peter, full-length, wearing an embroidered
pall, in the r. h. two keys, in the I. h. an open book. In the
field over his shoulders, on the I. a crescent, on the r. an
MONAsnC, ETC SS3
cstoilc, and below his arms, on the I., a flour-clc-lis, on the r.
an uncertain object
• SIOILL- NTV8 ' 8ANC C . . . .
3141. [a.d. 1316.] BronK-grccn: fine, but very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 44 D. 42.]
Dui;iUli!, il/irw. Angl., vol. iii., p. 404, pi. XIX^ (ig. 5.
EYNSHAM, or EOKESHAM, Bemdictiae Abbey of
SS. Mary, PeUr ami Paul, co. Oxford.
314&. [14th cent] Sulph. ca&t from imperfect impFc^ioii.
3|X2i in, [Ixx. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne in a carved
and canopied niche, the Child on the I. knee In a nkhc
over the canopy Our Lord, also seated on a throne, with
nimbus and orb, lifting up the r. h. in benediction. At each
side n smaller canopied and pinnacled niche, containing on
the 1. St. I'ctcr, with keys, on the r. St. I'aul, with swonl. The
bracket, on which each of these .lidc niches is supported, is
ornamented with a trcfoilcd panel. In base, under an arch,
the Abbat, kncclinjj, with pastoral staff, to the L
8IQ1LLVM ; tCC C6 : MARIg • 6T : APLOft. : Pfir :
CT : PAVLI : CQNCSHAM
Dugdale, Afon. Aitgl., vol. iiL, p. 1 1.
Nicholas, Prior.
3143. ri3th cent.] Green: edge chipped. i\ in. [Cott
ch. xi. G7.J
The " .A.nnunciation of the Vin?n" treated in a remarkable
manner. The head of the Vlrj^n veiled, in profile to the I.
with a li.ind lifted up in prayer ; on the I. a dove flpng into
her breast, and a bu->t, probably that of the Archangel Gabriel.
In the field, the inscription : — + QAVDC - OCt • QCNITRIX -
MARIIAJ. This design is within two dotted or beaded circles.
From an early Christian seal or gefl), enclosed in a mcdi.-i:val
setting, on which is the legend : —
« VIRQO • L€[TATJVR - ADC CA&> RCLEVATYR.
Ai^ats Seai.
3144. [13th cent-] Sulph. cast. iJXiin. [Ixvi. 95.]
Pointed oval : a left-hand, and vested arm, issuing from the
I., and holding a pastoral staff.
• SIOILL' A6BAT13 * D EINeUGH'M. V)
554
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FARLBIOH, or MONKTON-PARLEIGH, Oiotiac Priory
of St. Maty MiigdaUtit, to. WilU.
3146. [13th cent.] Sulph. cost froin ioipcrrcct imprcs»ion.
il in. [Ixxiii. 54.]
The Martyrdom of Sl Maiy Magdalene, unticr a ilomc-
shapcd canopy topjietl with two lunalT pent-roofs, at eadt side
a small round-hcadcj arch.
Legend destroyed.
R II.
Anothtr Seal.
3146. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from a fine impreasion
imperfect on the I. side, Zf in. [Ixxiii. 5$.]
The " Noli me tangcrc," On Uic r. Our Lord, after resur-
rection, standing, with nimbus, in the r. h. a scroll inscribed :
NOLI Me , . ,!,. in the 1. h. a long cross. On the 1. St. Mary
Magdalene ntaniling, stretching out her hands in adoration.
Bc^w. the two figures a tree.
*SIGILLVM :CON
NTV9 ; SANCTe
ARL€IA.
IS : MAOD
FAVERSHAM, Bemdktine Abbey of St. Saviour, co. Kent.
Firsi Seal.
3147. [a.d. it8a] Cream-coloured: chipjicd at the lop
and bottom. About 2 V x i { in. when iwrfect. [Add. ch. 987.)
Pointed oval : Our Lord, seated on a rainbow, with nimbus.
lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book. In tlic
field the sacred monogram A. CI.
GILL- 8A t>6 • FAVR€S
Second Seal.
3148. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression im-
perfect at lop. 2i in. [Ixv. 59, 6a]
f). Our Lord, seated on a throne, with nimbus, in a niche
with car\'ed and ttefoilcd arch, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the 1. h. a book, On each side a smaller niche of
corresponding style of architecture, containing on the 1. Sl
i*ctcr, seated on a throne, with nimbus, in the r. h. two kc>'s,
in Ihc I b. a book ; on the 1. 5l Paul, with nimbus, in the r. h.
MONASTIC ETC.
555
a sword, in the 1, h. a book. Outside these nkhcs, which are
separated from the central niche by caned pieis, on each side
a narrow buttress with three storcj's of arcadcd work, supiwrtcd
on a bracket Over the roof of the central niche, on the I.
an cstojie, on the r. a crescent Background of the central
niche diapered lo/cngy, with a small pierced cinqucfoil in
each space. In ba.sc, two circular panels, each conlainintj a
king's head, with arcades at the sides.
CS' CIOMMVN6 - MONA3T6RM : SCl : 8ALVATORI8 : DC :
FFAV6B
B. The Abbey Church, with Our Lord, standing on a mount
under a trefoiled arch, below thcccntral tower ; under smaller
arches of corresponding style, on the 1. Moses, on the r. Eh'as,
the whole design thus funnini; the "TrjmsfigunHion of Our
Lord." In each of the side towers, two small openings or
windows, thcjuppcr quatrcfoiled , the lower sixfoilcd. Each
of these contains the head of one of the emblems of the four
Evangelists, on the L an eagle and a lion, on the r. a man
and a calf. Over the roof of the Church, betw. the spires of
the towers, two angels, with otitsprcad wings, issuing from the
heavens, and each swinging a censer. In base beneath the
plinth of the building three crouching figures of Judas, Arius,
and Julian the AposUte(?).
«> TRANS FIG VRATVR : V^LUT : CT : SOL : GLARIFICATUR.
Hwlcd, ///»/, p/ A"**/, vol li., p. 703 ; Jacobs, f/itt. qT Faoerjkam,
pi. VI., p. jS : Add. MS. 6ii\. t. 139,
GUERRICIJS, W*(fw/. A.D. Il80.
3H9. Cream-coloured : the upper part broken off. About
2' X tj in. when perfect [Add. ch. 987.]
Pwntcd oval : the Abbat, standing on a platform, in the
r )i. a staff, in the I. h. a book.
V€RRICI ■ DCI - GTtA - ABBATI8 DC - FAV€
Nicholas, ./4^^i/. a.di 1214-1335.
31B0. Sulph. cast from fine impression, the edge imperfect
2+ X li in. pxv.6i.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a corbel or platform,
in the r. h. a pa.sloral slafT, in tlic 1, h. a book.
• 8I0IL NICO BATI8 D£ FAVERHAM.
5S6
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PKTER. /IM/A A,D. 1244-1366.
3151. Sulph. cast (xom fine impression chipped la places.
2-i X i| in. [Ixv. 62.]
Pointed oval : tlie Abbat st»mling on a pedestal (f), in the
r. h. a pastoral stalT, in the L h. a book. Field diapered
lozcQgy, and on each side two deeply sunk quatrefoiicd ]>ancls,
each containing the head of a saint, jjerhaps an KvangelisL
Sec No. 3148, where the same idea ts treated in another
manner.
■^ 8IOILL ABBATI9 : D€ : FAVER8HAM.
FELLEY, Austin Canen^ Priory of St. Mary,
tv. Nollingkam.
3152. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect and indis-
tinct impression. \\ X \\ in. [lxx.45.]
Pointed o%-al : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with crown,
the Child on the I. knee, in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-dc-lizt.
8IQIULVM SAN
l€
HA
FINE8HED, FZNNE3H£VBD, 0r CASTEL HYMEL,
Bla<k Canan^ Ptiory of St. Mary, ca. Nortkampiim.
3163. [13th cent] Sulplt caat from imperfect impression
injured in places by pressure. About 2} X il in. [Ixix. 73.J
Pointed oval : the Viryin, seated on a throne, with trefoiled
canopy supported by two columns, the Child, with nimbus,
on the 1. knee. On each side of her head an cstoilc of eight
points. Her feet on a carved corbel.
B- eCCLeSlie :i:BeAT€ ; marie iDE^CAIBTRIO: YMI6LIS.
Dugdalc, MoH. Angl., vol. vi., p. 449.
FLEXLEY, Cistfrcian Abbey of St. Mary, co. Gloucester.
Abbafs Seal.
3164. [A.D. 1256.] Dark-grccn : fine, very imperfect.
About 2 X i| in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 37.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, full-length, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff, in the r. h. a book.
ILLV
MONASTIC, rPC
557
Later Seal,
3155. [Late i3lh cent] Sulph.cast. If X Hin. Pxiii. 591.]
Pointed ov;il : the Abbat, standing on platrorm, under a
canopy supportc<l hv two .ilcnder pillars, in the r. h. a pastoral
staff curved ouhvards, in the 1, h. a book. In the field on the
r, two mullets or cinqueroils.
8- ABBATI8 8 D€ FLAXLE V.
DugcUte, .WcH. Aagl., vol. v^ p. 589^ where the countcrecal of lliia Ulcr
seal n alto <leKiibe<L
FLIXTOH, Augustinian PrhrjfqfSt. Mary audSt. CatkartHe,
a>, Suffolk.
3156. \c, A.D. I2d3.1 Dark-grcCD : cracked and impcrrccL
(Stowc Collection : Flixton charters, 44.]
Ix)/enge-shai)cd with ascniicircular lobe on each of the four
sides : Our Lord, on the cross bctw. St. Mary on the r., and
St. John on the I. In the field two faces, that on the I. of the
sun, on the r. of the moon. In base, under a round-headed arch,
an Agnus Dei turned to the cross. In each compartment
formed by the lobes one of the usual emblems of the Four
Evangchstft,
PtTVLI MONIALlV DE FLIXT
3157. [i^thccnt.] Dark-green: line, the sides chipped away.
[Stowc Collection : Flixton charters, 72,]
3168. f.vD. 129J.J Dark-green: imperfect. [Stowc Col-
lection; Flixton charters. 64.]
3169. [a.d. 1349,] Red: only ihe centre remaining.
[Stowe Collection : Flixton charters, 47.]
S-CA NIA
E FL
3160. [a.d. 1480J Bright-red: injured by pressure, x-ciy
imperfect. [Stowc Collection : Flixton charters, 5&]
3161. [A.D. 1514.] Red: a friigment, injured by pressure.
[Stowe Collection : Flixton charters, 7a)
John db Stow. Chaplaia.
316S. [ijth cent] Sulph.casL il x Mn. \S^yi\. 112.]
Pointed oval : the Bust of St. John Baptist, to the t., over
it an Agnus Dei. to the r,
8' lOHANNIS 0€ STOW CAPLT.
S58
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FOLKESTONE, RittfdicHnt Priory of St. Mary and
St. EoMswitfui, cff. Kent.
3163. [15th cent] Sulph. cast. 31 X i; in. [Ixv. 65.]
PoinU-c) oval : St. Eaiiswitha. the Patroness, dau. ofEadbald,
King of Kent, st.iniling in a niclie with round-h«aded nrcti, with
crown, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a sccptrc or palm-branch.
In a smaller niche above, uith og>x arch, pinnacled and
crocketcd, the Vii^in standing, with crown, in the r. h, the
Child, in the 1. h. a sceptre. Tab(.Tnaclc \vork at sides.
In base, under a flat arch, the Prior, half-length, in prayer.
SIQILLU : COMUNE ■ PRI0RATU8 -. DE : FOLKESTON -
The letters D E of </« are conjoined.
Cabled borders.
Oucdalc, Af»n. Angl., vol. Iv., p. f(jy
Official Seal 0/ the Prior.
Thomas Han.nvs, or Bamvs,
3164. [A.tJ. 1484.] Red. \ in. [Harl. ch. 79 A. 3;.]
The Bust of St. Kanswitha. full-face, with nimbus and
crown. In the field the initial letters T. it. {Thomas BatiH/s).
SIGILLU ; OFFICIJ ; PORtS • OE - FFOLKESTON.
FOBDHAM,"'- BIOYNQE, Gilbtrtim Priory 0/ St. Ptttr
and St. Mary Magdaltne, co. Cambridge (?).
Doubifnl Seat.
3166. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
I X I in. [Ix. 58.]
Oval : a lion dormant beneath a tree of three branches.
• STHOME Oe MCDC.
FOSSB, Priory, or Abbey of St. Mary ami
Sf. NieAolas, co. Ltmoln.
3166. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from impression clitp()e<l at
top. About 2| X i; in. [Ixvi. 97.)
Pointed oval : the Virgir, seated in a [canopied] niche with
MONASTIC, ETC-
559
tabernacle work at the sides, with crown, the Child standing
on the r. knee. In base, under a round -hc;idi:d arch, St.
Nicholas, three-quarter length, with mitre and pastornl staff.
praying.
DOMUS •• BEATS -• MARIE ' ET *< SCl « NICHOLAI »
DE - F
UugilaJe, .</*»«. Augi; vol iv,, p, 293.
FOTHERINQAY, Ci^llej^iaU Church of St Mary and All
Saints, cq. NorthtVitptoH,
3167. [Karly 15th cent.] Stilph. cast from fine impression
imiicrfcct at top and bottom. About 3 X i f in. when i>erfect.
[Ixix, 74-1
Pointed oval : the Annunciation, in three canopied niches,
on tlic r. the Virgin, with nimbus, standing on a plintli, lifting
up the r. h. ; in the centre, a lily (lower growing out of a t,ill
pot with iiphcn'cal body, and having a scroll entwined in the
foliage and in^ribcd : ave ma. ; on the L the Archangel
Gabriel, with nimbus, wings outs|>rcad, kneeling on a plinth.
[Above the canopy, belw, two sprigs of foliage, a shield of
the RoVAL Arms of Henry IV., king of England, founder.]
In b.isc a shield of arms as above, with label of three points :
Edward PL-\.\TAGENET, 2nd Duke of York, co-founder,
A.D. 141 1.
StGtLLU 1^ COMMUNE -• COLLEGtJ *• BIEATE » MARIE «] E «>
OIM -« SCOa -■ OE *■ FOSRINGMEV »
Cabled borders.
3168. [a.i\ 14G7.] Red: fragments of fine Impression,
showing parts wanting in the preceding sc.-il. No, 3167, [Sla
ch. xxxiii. 72.]
<L» MARIE - » ■« OIM •■
Uuedak, Mom, AksL, vol vt., ;w t4ti.
FOUNTAINS, Cistercian Abbey of St. Afary. co. York.
Seat of the Court.
3169. [Early 16th cent.] Sulpb.casl. fin. [D.C.. H. J5.]
The Virgin, full-lcnyih, holding the Child 00 the L arm.
■ • ■ CVRIA • a ■ MARI£ - D£ - FONTIBVS.
5fio
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Aif^is' Seal.
8170. [Early 13th ccnfj Sulph. cast from chipped im-
pression, ij X I in. [Ixxiv. 4,6.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a carved corbel, in
the r. h. a pastoTal stalT, in the I. h. a book.
8IG1LLVM ABBA ONTANIB.
William de Gower, Abbat.
3171. [.\.D. 1372.) Red : fine, only the upper part remain-
ing. About 2} X i| in. when ix-Tftct. (Ilarl. ch. 44 F. y,]
Ov^l or pointcil oval : the Abbat, standing in an elaborately
carved niche with gothic canopy, in the r. h. a pastoral staff
turned outwards, in the I. h. a book. On each side, in a niche
with pent-roof, a monk.
8' wiLCLMI pnio
Seal found on the site 0/ the Abbey.
3172. [1-atc isth cent.] Sulph.cast 4 X {^ in. Pxxiii.47.]
Ov^l : an Abbat, half-length, with nimbus and pastoral staff,
iwrhiips St. Bernard. In the field the initial k-ltcr tl- Mar-
niadukc Huby was Abbat in a.d. 1494.
FRAMPTON, AlitH BeHcduthie Priory of St. Slepken,
£0. Dorset.
Richard, Prior.
3173. (14th cent] Recent imprc&sion in red sealing-wax
from the matrix found at Sydhng near Franipton. l^x 1 in.
(Ixii. 4' B]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-length, the Child on the I.
knee ; in the field on the 1., a crescent, on the r. an cstoilc;
In base, under a pointed arch, with a carved gable topped by
a cross at each side, the Prior, half-length, in prayer, to the r.
n 8' RICARDl PRIORIS D€ FRVMTVN6.
3174. Sulph ca.st. llxii. 41 A.]
3175. Another. [IxxJIi. 46,]
MONASTIC, ETC
S6i
FRITH£L8TOKB, Austin Priory ef St. Grtgorj^at. Devon.
3176. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
liXllin. [1x1.88.]
Pointed oval : the Priory church, with central spire and
four small pinnacles at the corners of the buildinf;.
* 3" CONV€MTV8 - 0£ - FRITH€L€W€STOK.
Du)tdalc, Man. ^ngit vol. vi., p. 4S4.
FURME8S, Cistercian Ablvy of St. Mary, et>. Lamaster.
3177. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect
impression, i^ in. [lx%'i. 32.]
The Virgin, standing on a platform, nith embroidered dress
and crown, the Child on the 1. arm. On each side, a kneeling
monk, holding up u shield of arms suspended from the
branches of an oak by a strap. The charges arc ; I. England,
for King Stephen, founder, when Karl of Morton and
Boulogne, in, A.D. 1127; r. England, with a label of three
points, perhaps for Thomas Pla.ntagenet, 2nd Earl of
Lancaster. The background replenished with trefoils, oak-
leaves and sprigs of foliage of the Bkk.\n, or Nightshade, in
allusion to lickangcsgill, the original n.tnie of the site of the
Abbey. Over the whole design, a canopy of three pointed
arches, with the moulding leniiinated on each side in a lion's
face. In base a wyvcm, turned to the r., the device of the Earl
of Lancaster.
« &- COMIMVNE - OOMVS ■ SIANTC • MARIC ' OE - IFlUfiNCISIO.l
West, Jiitl. «/ firntitj Dugdale, .\Uh. Angt., voL v., p. 145.
Ab&ais Seal
3178. [13th cent.) Sulph. cast, i^xi in. [IxvL 33.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat standing on a corbel, a pastoral
staff in the r. h., in tlic L h. a twok.
* SIQILLVM : ABBATI8 : DC : FVRNeSIO.
Attolfur Seat.
3179. [i;thccnt.] Sulph. cast from imperfect and indis-
tinct impression. [Ixvi. 34.]
2 a
S62
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A saint, perhaps tbc Virgin, seated In a [canopied] niche,
bctw. two NhiuMs of ;irmH : r. wanting, I. indi<ittiKt, but cf. the
shields in No. 3177. In base, under a pointed arch, a defaced
figure.
Legend wanting.
OARBNDON, or OERONPOH, Cistercian Abbey 0/
St. Mary, co. Leittstfr.
Symon, Abhat.
8180. [f. A.D. 1351.J Mottlcd-grccn : fine, but imperfect.
i\y. i^ in. [HarL ch. 44 D. 48.]
I'ointcd oval : a right hand and vestal ann, issuing from
the r, holding a pastoral stafT. The field seme of csioiles.
CONTRASIOILL- AB8 O . . . DON.
Another Seal.
3181. [13th cent] Sutph. cast from imperfect and indis-
tinct impression. Ijx i in. [Ixvi. 51.]
Pointed oval : a right hand and vested ann, issuing from
the r, holding a pastoral stafT
t> eiQILL' A CRODON in . .
Seal of an Abbot.
3182. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
About I \ in. when perfect. [Ixvi, sa]
An Abbat, standing in a cuspcd and ornamental quatre*
lil, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I, h. a pastoral
aflf. In the field on the 1. a shield of aims : three cstoiks.
Background diaiiered with wavy lines.
RCN
foil
Staff.
Another Seal.
3183. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast fn>m imperfect and imlts-
tinct impressiiin. HX^ in. [Ixvi. 52.]
Pointed oval : a saint, standing in a canopied niche, hold-
ing an indistinct emblem.
Legend defaced.
MONASTIC ETC
QAaiMaiiS, or OORmO, Austin Priory p/ St. Mary,
CO. Oxford.
Claricia, Prioress.
31S4. [A.IX 1338.] Green; small fr^mcnts of line scaL
[Add. ch. 20,3791]
Only a crowned head remain*.
QATESHBAP, or OATESIDE, Hosfdial ef St. James,
rt/oumUd in A.O. \6io. co. Dttrham.
3185. Sulph. cast from matrix. 2^ X i{ in. (xlviL 649.J
Oval : a cinqucfoilcd rose, en soteit, seeded and barbed,
cnsigned with royal jewelled crown : badge of King James 1,,
founder.
• 8H3ILLVM ■ MAQISTFII ET - FRATftVM • H08PITAUI8 - REQI8 •
lACOBI IN OATESIDE.
Cabled borders.
Laing's AfS. Calal., No. j(So.
OISBURHE. or aYSBUROH, Austin Pripry of St. Mary,
CO. York.
First Seal.
3186. [izth cent] Sulph. cast froni Rnc impression, a^x
If ia [Ixxiv. 49.]
Pointed oval : a female, perhaps the Virpn, seated on a
carved thron(^ ornamented with two arcades of round*hcadcd
arches ; reading a book on a lectern. In the field, a large
cstoilc of eight points.
• SIOILLVM ■ SANCTE ■ MARIE • OE QISEBVRC.
The C in the last word is of square form.
Steond Seal,
3187. [13th cent.] Sulph. casts from a fine but imperfect
impression. About 2{ in. when perfect. [Ixxiv. 50^ 51.]
(>. The Virgin, seated on a throne under a trefoiled arch
with elaborately carved church-like canopy, with crown.
2 o 3
MONASnc, ETC
S6S
a sword, in ihc 1. h. a wheel. On the plinth below, the in-
scription : — s' KAT€FliNA. On thcr. in » corresponding niche.
St. Margaret, titaiKh'ng, with crown, in the r. h. a long cross
with which she is piercing the head of a dragon under her
feet On the plinth below, the inscription : — s- marqaretA-
In the field on each side, a fleur-de-lis. In base, an arcade of
three claboriitely carveil arches, with a church under the centre
arch, and a bird rcguardant under each of the side arches.
TC&TI& • ADEST * I8TI • SCRiPCTO * GENIETRIX • PIA * XPI •
GLASTONIE.
R. St. Dunstan, standing, lifting up the r. h. in bcnc<lict!on,
In the I. h. a crosier ; betw. Sl Patrick, lifting up the r. h. in
bencilictton, in the L h. a pastoral staff, on the I., and St
Henignus, treated in the same style, on the r. The plinth
below contains the inscribed names : — 8" PATRICIVS-S" DVH-
STANU8-8'B£MiQNV8- These three prelates arc inthrcc niches
somewh;it resembling those on the o^. In the field on each side
a rose In base an arcade of three elaborate!)' carved arches ;
that in the centre, cuspcd and pointed, contains St Dunstan
taking the Devil by the nate with a pair of pincers. On the
L an uncertain design, apparently illustrating one of the
miracles of St Patrtdc, on the r. three iishes naiant counter-
naiant in allusion to some incident in the life of one of the
above Saints.
CONRRMANT «■ HA8 • RESI- IN 8CRIPTI «■ PONTIFICES "
THiS-
UtiK*blc Man. Angt., vol. I, pi. I., tS. t, 1.
Richard Beere. Abbot.
3190. [a.O. 1514.] Red: fragments, [llarl. ch. 44
D.sa]
Only some portion of a carved niche remaining.
Hospital of St. Jokti Baptist.
3191. t'4th cent.?] Sulph. cast from matrix.
tn.
191. 1 1
[Ixxi. 63.]
St. John Baptist, standing in a niche with Cimopy uf three
carved arches, holding the Agnus Uci on a plaque in the I. h.
and i>ointing to it with the r. h. Background diapered. Field
outside the niche masoned.
SIONVM COMMVNe BAPTI8T€ 0LA8TONICNSI3.
ficulcd borders.
S66
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
GLOUCESTER, Bi-netlUliMf Mitred A bfuy of St. Peter,
a/tifwards GloMfsttr Cathedral.
3192. [Karly I3tli cent.] Sulph. cant from original Tm-
prcssion, cbippcd .it lower point 2| X 2 in. [D.C., U. 7.J
Pointed oval : St, Peter with nnstofal staff and oi)cn book,
seated on a cusihioncd throne, the sides of which terminate in
knobs ; rectangular footboard.
* 3IQILL9' ■ SCf ■ P€T e ■ QLOCCESTBA ■
3193. Another. [Ixiii. 60.}
3194. Plaster casts from vciy imperfect impression, [xtiii.
52. 53.] ■
(). As described above ; only centra! part remaining.
ft. A smaller pointed oval counterscal : the Sta-etttm or
Privy-Seal of the AbbaL 2x1+ in. St. Peter, half-length,
with mitre, holding a small model of a chuich in the r, h., in
the 1. h. two keys. Overhead a canopy. In base, under a
Eointed arch with canopy ofarcadin^ and roofing, the Abbal,
alMcngih, with pastoral staff, in profile to the I. Thirteenth
cent- style of work.
8€CR€TV ■ ABBAT <St - PCTRI ■ QLOVff.
Laler SetU.
3195. [isth cent.] Sulph. cast, from impression broken at
the points. 3 x 2 in. [D.C.. G- 63.]
Pointed oval : in a car\-cd gothic niche, with crocketcd
canopy and tabernacle work at the sides, St. Peter seated with
triple crown, in the r. h. a patriarchal cross or crozier. in the
I. h. two keys. In base, a shield of arms : two Keys of SL
Peter in saltirc. wards upwards, over all a sword of St. Paul
in piilo. hilt downward. Gloucester Abbev. Background
replenished at the sides with foliage.
I" StGILLUM "COMMUNE «> MON «• 8ANCTI m
PETRI » QLOUCESTRIE »
3196. Sulph. cast (Ixiii. 61.J
DuRci-ilc, Mm. An^l., vol. i., pi. VI., f. 3.
3197. [a.D. '538.] Bronze-green: imperfect, with counter-
seal of William dc Sco. Pctro, used by, and perhaps the seal
of, William Malvern. aL Parker, Abbat. [Add. cli. 1347.]
O. As described above.
R. Small counterscal. Within a quatrcfoil a shield of arms :
Clol'cestek Abbev. as before.
• IS -J WILL-I -. 0€ t S)CO PCTRO.:
MONASTIC ETC $67
Thomas CARaonsu AMaf. a.d. 1178-1212.
3198. Sulph. cast, li X i iti. [D.C.. E 740-]
Oval : 3 huntsman catching a fawn by the hind legs, under
a tree Kfom an antique engraved gem.
• SEOftET? : THOME ABBAT1S : QLOEC :
The letters T II of T/ufme are conjoined.
Adam de Stauntone, ./4*Ai/. au. 1337-1356.
3199. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 x if in. Pxiii.
63.]
Pointed oval ; the Abbat. standing tm an elaborately caf\'cd
corliel, in a niche with trtfoilcd canopy, and tabernacle work
at sides, in the r. h. a pastoral stalT curved outwards, in tlie I. h.
a book ; outside the tabernacle work, the sumamc sTavn-
TONC.
SECR€TVM ■ AD€ - ABBATI8 - PCTRl - QLAVCESTRI6.
3200. Sulpb. cast from imperfect tmpresstoa [D.C.,
F. 61.]
Privy Seal 0/ the ABbais.
3201. [Late 14th cent] Stilph. cast from fine impression
slightly chipped, if x i\ in. [Ixiii. 64.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a carved corbel, to a
niche with trcfoilcd canopy and tabernacle work at Uie sides,
in the r. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards, in the I. h. a book.
Field on each side diapered loicngy with a small star in each
space.
S€CReTVM : ABB IS r S P6TR) ■ OLO STRI€-
Another Seat.
3202. \i$i)\ cent.) Sulph. cast from impression impcrlcct
at the r. side and bottom. 2f X l| in. [Ixiii. 62.]
Pointed oval : St Peter, witli papal tiara, seated in an
elaborately carved niche, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the I. h, a key. At either side a niche of two store)-*, with an
angel seated croAS-lej^ed in eacli storey adoring the sainL
In a small canopied nidie, over the larger canopy, a shield of
STTDs: quarterly, t, 4, France (MODERN), 2, 3, England^
568
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bctw. two sprigs of roliagc. In base, under & carved round-
headcd aich with masonry at the sides, an Abbat. slightly
turned to the L. nHth mitre and pastoral staff, praying ; betw.
two shields of annii : GLOUCESTER Abklv, sec Na 3195.
&ECRETU a¥BIS ■ SCI PET - GLOUCESTRIE ••
Austin Canon/ Priory 0/ St. Oswald.
3203. [J2th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2^ X 3 in. when perfect [Ixiii. 6&]
Pointed oval : a saint, full-length, in vestments partly em-
broidered, lifting up the r. h., held in front, in benediction, in
the 1, h. a book. Before him, a church, with porch or tran-
sept, tnasoned walls, ornamental tiles or shingles on roof,
and a cross at each gable end. In the field on the I. acrescen^
on the r. an estoile.
Legend chipped : —
. . I I ■ A
3204. Another. [D.C., C 5.]
Uugdalc, A/oti. Atigi., voL vL, p, jt*.
Hospital or Priory of St. Bartkolomtto. luar lA« IVat Gate.
Priot^s Scai.
3205. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2 X liin. [D.C., E. 29.]
Pointed oval : the Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew, The
Saint .standing bctw. two executioners, the one on the r. with
a lui^e knife, the one on the 1. flaying him. In b<isc, under a
trcfoilcd arch, the Prior, kneeling in prayer to the r.
S- PRIORIS : SCl - BARTHOLO OLO . .
3206. Another. [IxiiL 65.]
Houst or College 0/ Black, or Preaching Friars,
founded K.\i. 1239.
3207. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 x tj- in. [D.C,
E. IS.]
Pointed oval : in a double niche, with el^ant canopy,
Crocketed and pinnacled, and supported by three slaidcr
MONASTIC, ETC
5«9
shafts, two sainU, full-length, the one on the I. holding a
sword by the point in the I. h. and a book in the r. h.,tliconc
on the r. holding a long cross in the r. h. and a book in the
1. h. In bas<:, under an arch, a Friar, halMcngth, in prayer, to
the I.
S' COMMVNC ' FifM - PRCDICATOB ■ QLOVCCSTRIE.
3208. Another, [xlvii. 551.]
Laint,'^ AfS. Calal., No. 368.
aODSTOW, BtHtdiaine Abbty cf St. Mary and St. John
the Baptist, co. Oxford.
First Seal.
3209. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression
slightly chipped. 2J x if in. [Ixx. 73.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne on the ]., a
palm-branch in the r. h. ; before her on the r. St. John Baptist,
boldin):; in the 1. h, a scroll in-scribed : — ecce aqnvs del The
I. h. of the Virgin and the r. h. of St. John hold up an Agnus
Dei on a circular plaque At the Virgin's feet Ediva, the first
Abbcis, kneeling in adoration, with tlw name eoiVA over her
bead.
SIOILLVM ■ SC€ ■ M*Rt€ ■ ET ■ 8C) ■ lOWIS - ByVPTItSTC •
OXIDCSTOENS ■ €CCL-IE.
Ducdale, *iw. Aki^., vol. Iv., p. 35», pi. XXIV., fig. 3.
A Cpitnterseai or Signtt.
3210. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix found
within the .Abbey walls. ( in, [Ixx. 74.]
The head of St. John Baptist in n diiih.
n OAPVT lOH'IS IN DISCO.
DugdoJc, Afon, Angl^ voL iv., p. 363.
Second Seal.
3211. [tsth cent.1 Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2i X II in. (Ixs. 75.)
Pointed oval : St John Baptist standing in cano[Mcd niche;
with tabernacle work at the sides, with the Agnus Dei on 3
plaque in the 1. h., and pointing to it with the r. h. In base;
570 CATALOGUE OF SEAIX
under a foDr-ontml arch, with nuuoniy at the sides, Ediva
the lifst Abbess, with crown and pastoral staff, kneelii^ in
prayer.
8IQru.U : COMUNE - [a word here dcraccd] : aSBATISSE :
DE : GOD9TOWE.
QOLDCLXFFE, A/i'fn Btnedictine Priory ef St, Mary
Miigiialene, co. Menmouth.
3213. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fiac but imperfect
impmsion. Z\ % ij in. [Jxvii. 55.)
Pointed oval : in tu-o finely canopied niches, on the L the
Virgin, standing, the Child on the 1. arm ; on the r. a saint,
perhaps Mar)' Magdalene, the Patroness. Near the ba^ of the
«haft which divides the niches, on the I. a -crescent, on the r.
an estoile of six points I n the field over the canopies, on the
L an cstoilc, on the r. a crescent In base, under a carved arch,
a shield of arms: — EncL-^^nd, for Hcnr>' 1., at whose sugges-
tion Robert de Chandos founded the Priory, A.D. 1113.
B€ATC - MARie - MAGOALCNC - DC •
OOLDCU
Dugdale, Mm. AagL^ rd, vi., p. loji.
WlLLI.\M, Prior.
3213. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from line impression slightly
diipiKd. 2^ X 14- in. [Ixvii. 54.]
Pointed oval : under a canopy, crockctcd and pinnacled.
Our Lord appearing to St- M,iry Magdalene in ihe Garden —
the "Noli mc tangcre." In base, under a round-headed
arch, the Prior, half-length, in prayer to the r.
6' FFfiS • WILL'I - PRIORtS - DC ■ OOLDCLIVIA.
WiLUAM, Prior.
S214. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
24 X 1 1 in. fixvii. 55-]
Pointed oval : in a niche with double-arched canopy,
crockctcd and pinnacled. Our Lord, on the r., with long cross
and banner, appearing in the garden to St Mary Magdalene,
MONASTIC, ETC
571
who is kneeling with a box of precious ointment in the r. h.
Field a[ the sides roughly hatched. In base, under a carved
arch, the Prior kneeling In prayer to the r.
SiatLL- WILLI Oe SCO PRIORIS OE QOLOCLIVIA.
Sptaller S^al.
3216. [14th cent] Sulph. cast \\ x ijf in. [Ixvii. 56,]
PcMntcd oval : the Vii^in, full-length, crowned, in a canopied
niche with trcfoiicd arch, crockctcd and pinnacled, holding
tlte Child in the t. hand. Background diapered lozcng>'. In
base, under an arch, the Prior, half-length, in prayer to the r.
SIOILLVM FRATRIS WILLI OC SCO L€OBINO m.
O0RLE8T0HE, Lefvr House or Austin Friars, near
yarmoulh,cc. Suffolk. A.D. 155..
3216. Sulph. cast from chipped imprcssioo. 24 X f in,
Pxxi. 103.]
Pointed ov.il : a sainted Hishop, .standing in a niche of late
style, \vith mitre, nimbus, pastoral^statT and book.
8' COMMUN NEMUTHE tt AO St 169 . .
ORACE-DIEU, Austin Priory for Nuns, dedicated
ti> .SV. Mitr)- and the Holy Trinity, w. Leicester.
3217. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression with
ct^cs chipped. 2ixii-in. (Ixvi. 53.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord, seated on a throne, under a trc-
ftuled canopy supported on slender shafts, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a book. In base, under a trcfoiicd
arch, the founder, Rocsia de Verdun (about A.D, 1240), kneel-
ing with a charter and a hanging seal, to the 1.
8IOILL' CONVeNT> AL(V ■ DC • GRATIA
3216. [c A.D, 127a] Brownish-green : fine, the I. b. side
broken away. [IlarL ch. 44 D. 51.]
aiQILL' CONVeNT"
3219. Sulph. cast rrom No. 3218- [D.C, E. 25]
572
CATAIJJGUE OF :»EALS.
Agnes de Gresleca. Prioress.
3220. [a.d. 1369.] W^itc: imperfect and corroded.
About lix I in. when perfect [Wol. ch. vi. 28,]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with the Child
on the L knee, under a trcfoiicd canopy supported on slender
shafts. At the sides of her head, on the I. a crescent, on the r.
an cstotlc^ In base, under anarch, the Prioress.
Legend defaced.
Nkhol's //u/.tf/j^M//(rji/>'/tVo).ut^p.6si,pl.LXXXVII.; Dugdate,
Man. Amgl., vol vi., p^ $67.
OREENFIBLD, Cistercian Priary of Nuns of St, Mary.
CO. LimolH.
3221. \c, A.D. I2>G0l] Light-brown, opaque: fine, slightly
chip[>ed at the tx>ttom. 2^ x i{ in. [Harl. ch.44 D. 59.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated, with crown ami nimbus,
tlie Child, also with nimbus, on the r. knee, her 1. h. lifted up^
* SiaiLLVM SANCT€ IMARUC D€ QR€NeF€LD.
The S's reversed.
3222. Sulph. cast of No. 322J. [D.C., E. 1 ja]
3223. [a-Ij. 1348.] Wliite: only indistinct fragment of
the centre. [Harl. ch. 44. E. 8.]
3224. [A.D. 1372.} Dark-grcen : fine, but imperfect.
{HarL ch. 44 E. 9.]
• SietL I€ - LD.
3226. [a.d. 1397.] Mottled-green : fine, edge imperfect,
chipped at bottom. [Harl. ch. 44 E. la}
. . IQILLVM SANCT € 06 QR€N€F€LO.
8226. [A-D. 1397.] Mottled-green: fine, the edge sl^lly
chipped. [Harl. ch. 44 E. 11.]
4 SIGILLVM SANCTe MARte DC Q . . N€F . . LD.
OREENWICH, Observant Friars, to. Kent.
Seal 0/ the Second Foundafion.
3227. [a.d. 1553 -S.] Sulph. cast from fine impression
slightly chipped at the top. z\ x \\ in. [xlvii. SS2-]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, with nimbus, hands in prayer,
MONASTIC, ETC. 573
upheld by four angels. In base, sn ornamental shield of arms
of Qu. Marv I.
SIGtLLVM a OARDi n St ANI t QR^WVdka .
Loing^ AfS. CtUa/., Na 613.
3226. Another. [D.C.. G. 75.]
ORIMSBY >.>r WELLOW, Austin Cation^ AH^, cc. Lumin,
First Seal.
3339. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2X1^ in. when perfect. [Ixvi, locx]
Pointed oval : St. Autnistinc, standing, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the I. h. a pastoral staff.
ISliaiLLV ECCLESIE - SANCTI • AVQVSTINI ■ C - ORIME&B
The N's are reversed.
Second Seal,
{Made by ]oi\vi DE UTTERBY..4Wfl/,A,a 1369.)
3230. Recent impression in red composition from the
matrix. 3} X II in. [xliii. 42.]
Pointed ova! : in a double niche, with elegantly carved
canopies crockcted and pinnacled, with a small vacant niche
betw. the two larger ones, on the L St, Augustine, full-length,
with mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a
crozier ; on the r. King Henry I., the founder, with crown,
lifting up the r. h- with the first finger extended, in the I. h. a
battlc-axc. On tabernacle work at the Mdei two shields of
arms: L quarterly, i, 4. Enoland, 2, 3. Fka.vck (ANCIENT) ;
r. Enui.and. In base, betw. two trees a shield of arms : on a
chevron, betw. a royal crown and a lion of England in chief,
and in base a pastoral staff issuing from the base, three fleurs-
de-lis, Gkimsby AiiBev.
* : OOe : ABBT : £T ; SVCNT : MOASTII : SCl ; AVQV&TINI : DC ■
QRIMCSBY.
Beaded borders.
y^urn. Brit, Arch. Astce., i86f>, vol. xxv^ p. 384.
3231. Gutta-percha impression from the matrix, [xlvii.
5Sii
Uinc'it .1/6*. Oiial., Ho. 471.
V4
(niiL(L4SA.«.j
TIkI
^AZtdJikmdi an
Jim
jIUA
perfect. [Hari. dL 45 A.
3233, (c AJL 1239-1264.]
wtmatr. Abam if x 1 is. •<
Painledo*d: Ac AlibBt. itandmg 00 a ptefc««^ « book in
fhchaxb. In tbcfickloatber.ancstoBc; tbe oocreqiondfaY
ocvioe 00 ilK L IS raXtng.
Ltgeod d c<U cy e d.
Bftudufime Priory ef St Lmmard.
3234. {A.O. 1477.1 Red: 6nc, chipped at the top. z^xi^
in. tEgert. ch. 476.]
Pointed oval: St Leooard, standing in an dabontdjr
carved nicbc, with trdbOod canopy and tabernacle work at the
»dc», in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in tbc L h. a book. Inner
•dge of the (>ckl engrailed.
SIOILLO : COHUNE : MONIALIU : SCl
QRYMHESBY.
Cabled borders.
Dufdate, M«)>. AtigL, <raL iv., p. $4$,
LEONARD! - DE
HAOHMOMD, Auiiin Cancn^ Abbey ef St. John tke
EvangclUty CO. Salop.
First Seal.
3330. [izthccnL] White, discoloured : very imperfect and
Indistinct About 2i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 C. 29.]
AncaRlc of St. John, contcum^risingwith wings expanded,
holding a scroll inscribed ; — 8IOIL
3330. Siilph. caiit of No. 3235, [D.C., D, 264.]
MONASTIC, ETC.
575
Sigfutr
3237. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
i in. [Ixxi. 16.]
On a tree a shield of arms : ncbuly, uncertain.
D HAV
Sci^nd Sea/.
3238. [131!) cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression
chipped at the edge. 2\ in. [IxxL 17.]
St. John the Evangelist, seated to the I. on a chairlike
throne, writing on a scroll the words: in PRiNCitPiOi, the
commencement of St. John's Gospel. On each side, an
ecclesiastic holding a book and a key or flag. The chair rests
on the back of an ca|;lc, which is holding the end of the scroll
in its beak. In the field on the P,, an cstoitc of six {>oinI.<, on
the r. a crescent. Over the saint's bead, a hand of blessing.
8' 0OMVN€ ' CAPITVLI - 0€ - HAQHeMON.
DogdAlCt J/(iw. Angi., \cA. vi., p. 107.
Gilbert, Abbat.
3239. [13th ccnLJ Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 21 X I* in. [ixxi. 18.]
Pointed oval : the Prior, standing in a canopied niche,
slightly turned to the I., in his r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I. h.
a book. In the back-grouml, a string-course inscribed : qilB'—
TVS ■ A ; below it, on each side a flcur-dc-lis.
3' OIL BBATIS
D€.
HA
HAGNEBY, or DE PRAXIS, Prentmstratensian Abbey of
St. Thomas the hfartyr, w. Ltneoln.
3240.[a.D. 1393.] Red, in a massofwhitc wax ;finft chipped
at the bottom. afX \\ in. [Harl. ch. 44 E. 14.]
Pointed oval : Docket's Martyrdonn, under a trefoiled canopy
with churchlikc archittcturc over it. In base, under a round-
headed arch with arcading at the sides, an ecclesiastic, half-
length, in prayer, to the r. Thirteenth century style of work.
• S- A8BATIS '. €T : C0NV€NTV8 : G ICCCl : 61 : THOM€ :
MARTYRI3 : 0€ : PRATI8.
3241. Sulph. ca.st of No. 3240^ before the lower point was
chipped. ID.C. F, %i.\
57«
CftTAIjOGTE or «EU£.
8342. [a^Xi. I543>} Red : fine, wery hM c rfa c t Alnat If
X I in. whai pakcL [Hail ch. 44 E. 15.]
Poiola] onl : tke Abfaat, fi JUeag d ^ in tbe r. h. a book, in
theLkai ' ~-
• r.
DC- HA.
HALBft^WKK, /VawMSrvlHnn .^Mtr <<5£ i/OT7
3243. [A.a 1531.] Red: imperfiEcL About 3xi| in.
[AM, th. 9007.]
PoiMed oval : die Vti£:in, seated 00 a tbfooe, with crown,
the Child on tbc I. knec^ in the r. h. a tcepue, her feet on a
cajved corbcL Thirteenth ccntur>- style of work.
VETV8 ECCUE SCE MARIE D
3244. [ajx 153^] Red : fragment [Add. cfa. 7391.]
RIE DE HA
~ Tbc Icttcn II A arc conjoined. f. - -
Thomas de Barmvnt.iiam, Aidat.
3245. [a.d. 1343.] Red: only a fragment of centre of fine
impression. [HarL ch. 44 E. t S-]
Pointed oval : ihc .'Xbbat standing; on a carved corbel, in
the r. h. a pastoral staiT curv-cd outwards, in tbc ). h. a book.
Legend destroyed.
HAXJWELL, Bffudictine Priory of St. John Bafilist,
a. Middlestx.
3246. [i3th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression
chippcil al the bottom. 2^ in. [Ixvtii. 14.]
St John Baptist, half-length, issuing from water, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book.
* 8I0ILL- • CAPI HANI8 - DC ■ HALIWCLUE.
The N is reversed.
Du£<Ulc, Mon. Aitgt., vol. iv, p. 391.
MONASTIC, ETC
57r
Matilda, Prienss.
3247. 113th cent) Sulph. cast ijxi in. [Ixviii. 15.)
Puiotcd uvftl : tlic Priorcis, standing on a corbel.
* 8IQILL' ' MATILDIS PRIOR- - 06 - HALIW.
HALTSMPRZOB, Austin Canoni Priory, co. York,
Doubt/nl Cmitt/erseal. or Abbots Seal.
9248. [l3lh cent.] Sulph. cast from fine but imi^rfect
imprcs&ion. About i; X l-,'ii in- when perfect [Ixxiv. 52.]
Oval : Jinpreaaion of .1 finely engmvcd oval antique gem.
A gryllu.s contiisting of three human faces in profile conjoined,
and an elephant's head with tusks and proboscis.
t* IIVSSA ■ lOH-IS - AGO (SIQINAT ' IMAQIOL
HALTON-ON-HUMBER, or EAST HALTOH, (P) Abb^
0/ 6/. Peter, ca. X,itK,&lH.
Abbots Seal.
3249. [12th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect and indis*
tinct impression. If in, [IxvIL 2.]
On the I. a half-length Saint, perhaps St Peter, in the r. h.
a book, in the I. h. a jKUHtoral staff; on the r, three men
praying.
• SIOIUUVM ■ ABBATIS . . . . NC . . 8 . .
HAMPOLE, or HANSPOUB, Cisitreian Priory of St. Mary,
CO. York.
Elizabeth, Prioress,
S2ft0. [A.D. 1 505.] Mottled-grccn : indistinct I J X f in.
[Harl. ch. 44 E. i&]
Pointed o%-al : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with crown,
the Child on the I. knee, in the r. h. a book.
* MR f>£l - MI8CR£R€ - M£l 1I
3 P
S78
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
HARBLEDOWN, Hospital of St. Nicholas, nmr Canterbury,
CO. Kent.
3261. [tSthccnt] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3Xif in.
[Ixv. 68.]
Pointed ova! : St Nicholas, standing on a platform, with
mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral
staff, curved outwards. Field diapered tozcnyj', in cjidi sjracc
a pierced cinqucfoil. In b-osc, a six-foil rose.
* SIOILL' ■ INFIRM0R1U M • l^iO ■ H08PITALI3 i^ 6CI
DE- HERBALDOUNE.
NtCHOLAI
HARWOLDB, or HARWOOD, Austin Camn-i Priory of
St. Peter, CO. Bedford.
S262. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
2-Vx l| in. [Iviii. l&\
Pointed oval : St Peter, .st-mding on a platform or corbel,
with pail and mitre, in the r. h. two keys, in the 1. h. a crosier.
Legend defaced, but apparently metrical. Cf No. 2900 rev.
P6TRe ■ CHAT€NAS.
3253. [A.D. 1451.] Red; only indistinct fragment of centre.
[Add-ch. 15,726.]
HASTINGS, Austin Camn^ Priory of Holy Trinity,
CO. Sussex.
3264. [A.D. 1484.] Red: imperfect 2f in. [Add ch.
974-]
The Priory Church, with cruciform ground-plan, central
tower, thatched roof, and round-headed windows. Twelfth
century style of work.
«■ SI ASTINGE . . ,
3264*. Sulph. cast from No. 3254. [Ixxii. 81.]
HATFIELD REQIS, Brmdictim Priory of Cod, St. Mary,
and St. Mtlanitts, co. Essex.
3256. [l2tli cent.] Sulph. cast from very imperfect im-
pression. About 2f X ij in. when perfect. [Ixiii. 20.]
Pointed oval ; the Virgin, sealed on a throne, with the Child
Sea/ ad Causas.
3366. [t^th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2f x li-
in. [D.C.E. 1 20.)
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, with crown,
slightly turned to the r,, the Child on the r. knee ; her feet on
a carved corbel
SI S- PRIORI8 • €T ' C0NV£NTV3 - OE - HATF€LD - REQ •
AD CAVSAS.
Beaded borders.
3257. Another. (xlviL 557.J
Laiog't US. Cttiai., No. 614.
HAVSRBOLM, Priory ofCitbertim Nuns mid Canatts of
St. Mary, eo. Li'/koIh.
8258. [A,D. 1196^1203.} Orungc-rcd: fine, but imperfect.
34 X 1} in. [Harl. ch. 44 E. 18.]
Totntcd oval ; the Virpn, seated, with crovm, the Child
bctw. the knees, her r. h. upliAcd.
• SIOILLVM SAHT RHOL . . .
The K reversed.
Priot's Seal.
3269. [13th cent] Red sealing-wax impression from the
matrix. li X H '■>■ [xxxv. 64.]
Pointed oval: the Prior, standing 00 a car\'cd platrorm,
lining up the hands.
>■< StQILL- PRIORI8 .'. D€ .-. HAVCRHOLM.
3260. Sulph. cast \\xv\l 3.]
Uugdaltf, Afon. Angl., vol. vi., pL 948.
Z P 2
S8o
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
BAYLEB, Cisfereian Mitred Atbey of St. Mttry,
CO. Cloucesttr.
3261. [i;th cent.] Sulph. cast Trom the matrix. 3f x
1 1 in. [D.C, G. 39.]
Pointed oval : » monk, staiulmi; on a flight of three steps,
in the r, h. A globular bottle with cylimlrical neck, or amfuHn,
with a cross issuing from the mouth, in allusion to tlic Holy
Blood of our Lord, a portion of which was preserved in this
Abbey in A.D. 1272, having been obtained by Edmund
fliuttatfcnct, 6tll Earl of Comuall, son and lieir of Richard
Planlageiiet, Jth Eiirl, founder of the Abbey, during their
tra%clii in Germany ; in the 1. h. a sprinkler. Field rcplen*
ishcd with wav>' branches of fotia{;c with pierced cinqucfuii
flowers.
n 8IOILLU « FRATERNITA'P * MONASTEflM - BEATE o MARIE «•
OE" HAYLES *•
Cabled borders.
3262. Sulph. cast. [xMi. 558.]
Laing'6 MS. Catal., No. 366 ; Dugdnlc, Man. jingl., vol. V.^ p. 687 :
Jtum. Brit, Arth, Atsoe., vol. xxxiv., p. 343.
HAYTESBURY, or HAYTEaSERI, Hospital of WaUtr and
Rttbtrt, late L ordt of Hungerford and H^tabury, co. WUts.
First Seai.
3263, [iSth cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped tmpre&ston.
2i X Ij iri, [ixxiii. 57.]
Pointed oval : a cross floij-.
• 8IOILL DOM> - ELIMO' ■ WALT ■ A ROB. D. 0. HVNa. A OE
HEtTSBERI.
Hoarc, Hiil. of AMera IVi/tiiirf. linnilred of tftjftaiury, ]h 135 •
Uugdale, M&m. Angl., vol. vi., p. 735-
Second Sea/. a,Dl 1633.
3264. Sulph. cast. 2|. X 1^^ in. [Ixxiii. 56.]
Pointed oval : St. Catharine, seated, with croivn, in the r. h.
a long sword, in the 1. h. a Catharine wheel. Behind her, a
curtain looped up at the sides on a pole. Over the pole a
sacred monogiam, .iTj^- In base, a crowned head
* Ift a SIGtLLVM a A ft HOSPITALIS Aft«>ftftaOEAfttt
HAYTE8BERI U ft
monastic; etc
581
'' BEMMINQBDROH, Church afterwards CoUegiaie oj
St. Mary, ta. York.
3265. [14th cent] Sulph, cast i* x J in. [Ixxiv. 56.]
Pointed oval : an ecclesiastic, seated in a chair to tlic r.,
holding a rod over a kneeling supplicant
tS'CAPrrVLI D' HCMIQBVRC.
HEMPTOH, AitstiN Priory of Si. Slgffun, w. Norfolk.
3366. (.15th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 21 X 4 in. when perfect [Ixix. 18.]
Pointed oval : St. Stephen, st.indin;; in a canopied niche,
with nimbus, holding three Moncs or loaves in a cloth on the
r. arm. in the 1. h. a ba^. bctw. two long candles on candle-
Htick.«. In ba.se. under a round-headed arch, the Prior, kneel-
ing in prayer.
SiaiLLD COMMUN
Dugdale. Af»H. Angt., vol. vL, p. $71.
OE MEMPTON.
HEREFORD, lientdUtim Priory of St. Gtttkhc, outside '
the City, CO. Her gf or it
3267. [13th cent] Sulph. ca-il from imperfect impression.
2 X I J in. [Ixiv. 47.]
Pointed oval: St Guthlac in profile to the 1., seated on a
bench, in Uic r. b, a pastoral stafl, in the 1. h. a hook.
IS] coMVNe { '. eccn.c8ie - sci ■ qvdlao rd.
Thomas Bvsi-kv. Prior.
3368. [a.D. 1538,] BroOKC-grccn : im[>crfccl and indistinct.
About i| X i| in. when perfect [Add. ch. 1347.)
Oval ; a helmeted bust in profile to the r. From an antique
gem.
8- FRAT €RCFOROI£.
Common Seal 0/ Uu Almshouse 0/ the Cathedral.
WiLtlAM Peion, CanoHy Warden.
' 3269. Bronze-green : vci>" imperfect About 2j x l^ in.
whvn perfect [llarl. ch. ill C. 33.]
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval : a cross form6c, set in an anulus charged with
the l^;end ,-—
• BIT NOMEN DOMINI BCNEDICr
Above, 3 crescent enclosing an cstoilc and set bctw. two
wnallcr estoilcs.
3270. Suljih. cast of the circular part of the seal [D.C*
C. 261 .J
HBRINOBT, Ccll^aU Chureh and Ilcspital of St. Etbtfbtrt,
CO. Norjoli:, /{■undid h.X). 1475.
Signet.
8271. [islh cent] Sulph. cast. | in. [Ixix. SI.)
Octagonal ; an ornamental initial letter I.
BXRINOFLET, or HERLYNOFLETE, Austin Catwni
Priory of St. Olave, eo. Suffolk.
8272. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
ii in. [Ixxi. 1 14.]
St Olave, king and martyr, seated on a carved throne, with
€3x>wo. In the r. h. an axe. in the I. h. an orb topped with long
croM. In the field on the r. a wavy star.
B' . . . MVNE ' CC AVI • DC • H€RLINOCFL€ . ■ .
DuKdalo, tl/cff. Angi., vol. vL, p. 600.
. . Rl . . A.
HERTFORD, Hetiediclint Priory of St. Mary, eo. Hrrtford.
8273. [a. u, iS2a| Hronzc-grccn : imperfect Impression.
Aboyt 3 X 2| in. when perfect. [L.F.C., x. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, half-length, turned to the r., with
nimbus, the Child, with cruciform nimbus, on her I. ann.
Thirteenth century style of worlc.
SANCTC • IMIARIC ■ IOC ■ HICRTO
3274. ff. A.r>. 1240.] Green: a minute fnigmcnt of lower
part. [Add. ch. lS.47a]
MONASTIC, ETC
S«J
HERTLAND, or HARTLAND, Auslin Canons' Abbey of
St. Nettanus, (4>. Devon.
337S. [nth cent] Sulpli. cast, ij in. [Ixi. 90.]
The head of St Ncctanus, crowned, to the l, coupoJ at the
neck.
'f 8IGILLVM NEHTANVa.
8276. Cast in red compositioa [xliij. 35.]
Anotmr Seal.
3277. [15th cent.] Sulph. ca*t. IJ in. [Ixi. 89.]
The head of St Ncctanus, crowned, to the 1., couped at neck,
draped. From a different matrix.
+ : SIOttLVM : : NCCHTANVS.
HEYHINGES, or HEVEKTNOB8, Priory of St. Mary.
CO. Lincoln.
3278. [i^lh cent] Green : very fine, slightly chipped at the
top. 2i X Ij in. [Add. ch. 20,098.]
Pointed oval : the Virj-in. seated under a can-cd and trcfoiied
canopy itnpi)orted on slender shafts, with crown, in the 1. h.
the Child with nimbus ; her feet rest on a carved corbel In
the field below the canopy, a sun, a crescent enclosing an
cstoile, two cinqucfoils, a quatrcfoil and a crescent Above
the canoi>y, two angels holding censers. Fine work.
8' - SANCTC • MARtC ■ CT • OO : UCNTV8 : D' HEVNINOE.
Tbe letters A R of Marie, and E N of CoHiVHlki, are
conjoined.
3278*. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. (Ixvii. 5.]
HICKLINO, Au3lin Priory of St. Mary, St. Austin, and
All Saints, (o. NoffoUt.
3279. [t3th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2 X li in, [Ixix. 25]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne, the Child,
with cruciform niinbus, on the I. knee ; her feet on a car\-cd
corbel Overhead, a trefoiled canopy. On each side, three
cherub*
eiQiLL' eCCe • ecc ' mari€ ■ 0£ n hikel-.
S84
CATAUXJUE OF SEAI_S.
HIOHAM FERRERS, CdUff of St Mary, St. Tkcmas of
Canterbury, and St. Edward the Conftssor. foundtd A.I>.
1422, CO. Northampton.
3280. [isthccnt.] Sulph. cast from impreswon chipped at
thctopiind injured by pressure. About 2^Xl\ in. [Ixix. 75.]
Poimetl oval : the Virgin and Child, bctw. St. Thomas on
the I. nnd St. Kdu-Aril the Confessor on the r., standing in
three cinopied niches with tabernacle work at the itidcs. Irt
base a shield of arms : per pale, dex.. See of Ca.ntekbuRV ;
tin,, a chevron bct«-. three cinqucfoib. ARCHBISHOP Chichelev
(sec No. 1241), founder, bctw. two cinqucfciilcd flowers.
MARIE ■ VIRQ' - THOE MATVRI8 ■ ET • EDWARDl •
CONFE8SORIS ' OE - HEIOH
33S1. Another from imperfect impression, pxix. 76k]
. . . . M' • THOE ■ MATVRI8 ■ Dl • CONFESSORIS ■
DE ■ H
Dugdale, Mom. Angl., vol. vi., pi 1434.
HIKCKLET, Aliftt BenedUtint Priory, to. Leicester.
John Morell, Prior.
3262. [Harly 14th cent.] Sulph. cast. i|Xi in. Pvii. 4.]
Oval: The " Coronation of the Virgin," in a canopied niche.
In base, under a round-headed arch, the Prior, kneeling in
prayer to the r,
6' P^S lOH'IS MORgLL PRI' O" HINKL'.
HIHEWOOD, or HENWOOD, BenedidiNe Priory of
Si. Margaret, co. Warwick.
3283. [13th cent.] Siilph, cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2| x 1 j in. [Ixxiii. 14.]
Pointed uval: St. Margaret, with nimbus, standing on a
dragon and piercing his head with a long cross held in her r. h.,
in the I. h. a book. In the field on the I. a lily-flower.
« 8IQILLVM • S' ■ MAIRGARKT6 ■ DE HtNGWOOe.
3264. [ 1 3th cent] Greenish - white : very indistinct.
2i X i\ in. [Cott cl). xxi. 18.]
BIQILLVM 'S- • MAR
VtnSo*, formu/are /liigtic^iHit'H, pLII, ; Ougdaic, Jlfon. /I i^f., vol. iv.
p. 110.
MONASTIC, BTC.
585
BODDESDON, Leper Hospital of Si. CUntent md
St. Anthony* co. Hertford.
3285. fisthccnt.) Sulph.cast. 2}xi4io. [D.C..G. r*).]
I'oinlcd oval : in two heavily cat)0])icd gotliic niches, with
tabcinacic w-ork at the sides, on ihc I. St. Anthony, with
nimbus, in Uic r. h. a cross-tau, in the 1. h. a iKwk, on the r. a
saint with a nimbus and mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benedic-
tion, in the I, h. a hammer. In base, on the L, a pig, emblem
of St, Anthony, on the r. ,a horse-shoe,cmhIcm of St, Clement.
>« 8I0ILLVM - HOSPITALIS m SANCTI • CLEMENT f- LOCI -•
DEox H0DDE8D0N »
Ucaded borders,
Aitolher Seal.
3386. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, 2f x 1} in. ]\xW. 68.]
Pmnted oval : in a niche with two heavy canopies and
tabernacle work at the sides, on the I. St. Antliony. with
nimbus, in the r. h. a crv>ss-tau, in ihc I. h. a book, at his feet
a pig ; on the r. a bishop with embroidered vestments, mitrx:
and nimbus on head, lifting up the 1. h. in benediction, in the
r. h. a hammer. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage. Carved corbel.
M SIQILLU ■* O8PITALI8 * 8ANCTI * ANTONI ■■ LOCI "" OE •
H0D8TUN -•
HODE, Austin Cell, co. York.
Doubt/nt SeaL
3387. [t4th ccnt.J Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
ijl in. [Ixxiv. 57.]
The bust of a bJsliop bctiv. two pastoral staves. In the field,
four roses.
• 8- ■ 0[FFIClJALITA(TtSI NCN
HOLME COLTRAM, Cisttrcian Abbey of St. Mary,
C0. Cumberland.
3286. [13th cent,] Sulph. cast from chipped impression
injured in places by pressure. 2^ x if in. [xlvii. 559.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, with crown, holding the CMld on
" St. Uindus nnd St, Antbooy," accordinK to I>ufdak aad Tonacr.
CATJUOCn or 9Ut£
the i. ana, atmSof mm A ahieid at atmt: FJfajqtB^ fcr WSagj
H<»7ll,tfeF^tia»ortfccAbbey.Midaal '^ '
B ileader afafei. At tbe boK of the sUdd.twb
, wiA hMMb nppardoi; it. On «ac& nde; a small akbe
on ttc L m flBotf w^9 uunA sua sccpCn* co toe
c a Bfafcbp or AUot witk frtural saiff and book, perfaap*
S^ Pci HMiu of Ctowaax. Inni^Bnas<
BATtS €T ■
OC • HOUHCOLTRAM.
^ CommUrsemi.
3389. [tjtii cxflC] Sa^QA. 14 X 4fak [bdL 54.]
Potnted oval : a iij^nK hsiid and Tested vtb. isfluiM finoi tbc
r^ hotdiog a pastonl staff The fidd replenished wtb fiiB^e
and floarm.
• COKTRA - SI6ILX.VM : DC - HOLMO.
Thomas, Ahb«t. ssi. 135a
li X 1 in.
3290. Solph. cast fram chipped impresstoo.
[xlvn. S<Sa]
Oral : the Abbat. sUnding under [a canopjr] supported 00
ilcndcr shafts, to the r. h. a pastoral staflC in the L h. a book.
In faase^ a lion's face. Outiude the shafts, on each side a wavy
sprig of foliage.
aiGILLVM ■ ABBA HOLMCOLTRAM.
Laing^ MS. CataL, Ko>. iSl.
Robert P^tj. Abhat.
SigTUt. used as a CwrUerseal 0/ ike Ahbey.
3291. [ijth cent] Sulph. cast 4 in. [xlnL 561.]
A pastoral stafT, betw. the initial letters r p.
ROBTI ' PYM ' ABB-TIS - DE - HOLMEOT
Uing't MS. Catal., No. 181.
HORSHAM, Btnedutine Priory of St Faith, (o. Norfolk.
Chapter Seal.
3393. [a.D. 1301.] Red: fine, imperfect at the sides. The
inscriplion on the edge shows that the matrix was made tn
A.D. 1246, or 1256, i{ in. [Toph, ch. 51.I
MONASTIC, ETC
587
0. St. Faith, standing; in a canopied niche with tFefoilcd
arch pinnacled and cruckctcd, uitli crown, holding a scqitrc
fleur-de-liz^. At each side on a low wall, a kneeling worshipper ;
tile one on (he I. has chains hanging from the hands.
APITL'I 1 eCC£ ■■ SC€ i FrDIS : (OIC : HORSHAM :
IJ, The " Coronation of the Virgin," under a canopy with
two trcfoitcd arches supported on slender shaft:*^ On the r. a
small shield of arms: quarterly, a heiid. in the 2nd and 3rd
quarters a fret, CHENEY, wife of the founder .Robert Fitz-
Waltcr, whose shield of arms probably occupied the cor-
responding place on the I., now broken o(t Over the shield
the head of a monk to the I. The string-course or corbel of
the niche is ornamented with nine cint^uufoil roses.
iCC€ : CORONATA - S€0£T : HIC : PIA : IVIROO : BCATA :l
Beaded borders.
On the edge or rim of the seal the following inscription
indicating the date wlien the matrix was made : MIL :
* OVC€NT :*:(3 O :»: SEX (TO : * :l
Blomclidd, //lit. of NorfvU, vol. x., p. 440 ; Add. MS. :3iOii, f. 337^
3293. Sulph. casM of the obv. and rtv, of No. 3292. [D.C.,
F. I, a.)
Anclher Seal.
With CffunUrstai of KwiAoaiy de Covrodes, Prit>r.
3294. [a. D. 1281-1293.] Green: fine, very imperfect
3 X 2 in. when perfect [Add. ch. I9,28cxj
p. Pointed oval : in the upper part, the Virgin, with crown,
seated in a canopied niche, in the r. h. a scciHrc fleur-dc-tiz£,
in the I. h. a book, betw. two smaller niches, one on each side,
containing a kneeling worshipper. Above the side niches, on
each side [an angel] swinging a censer.
In the tower part an embattled building with large trefoiled
archway, in which stands St. Faith, with crown and cloak,
turned to the 1., raising up a prisoner. At each of the sides a
small turret, containing on the I. a knij^ht with helmet, spear,
and shield of arms: a bend lozengj*, Chenev?, on the r. a
bowman.
OMVNC : CAPITV CTC : FID13 : 0€
LhigdAle, J/i>K. Aug/., yvA. lil., p. 635.
H. A smaller fiointcd oval counterscal. About 2x1^ in.
The Virgin, seated under a trefoiled gothic cinopy, in the I. h,
the Child, in the r. h. a sceptre flcur-de-liz^. Below this, St.
S8&
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Faith, seatwl under a trcfoikd canopy, with pinnacles topped
willi rt siiiJiU cross and siipi>orted on sicniJcr shafts, ctownccl,
in the r. h. a sccjjtre ncur-dc-iize. In base, under an arch, the
I'rior, half-length, kneeling in prayer to the r.
i*).
UNDI 0CCOYRO0ES7ORISS
The letters o R in ports are conjoined.
Beaded biirdcrs.
3295. Sulph. cast of tfAc. only, from an impression supplying
some details w.-inting in No. 3294, [Ixix. 22.]
P, 8IOILLVM : COMVNE : CAPITVLI -- SANCTC AM :
3296. [a.d. 1292.J
ch. 19,294.]
Sec No. 3394.
Ravmunu I)E Coykopes, Prior,
Green: fine but imperfect.
[Add.
HORSLEY, or BORKESLEY, Alitn BctiedUttHe Priory, co,
GloutdUr.
William Car', Prior,
3297. [isth cent.] Sulph. cast 1 tn. [Ixiii. 67.]
The Virgin, scJited, with crown, the Child on tlic r. knee, in
a niche wilh ogee arch and gothic tracery at the sides enclos-
ing two circular panels, one on each side, in which arc the
initial letters w. c In base, under a pointed arch, the Prior,
half-length in prayer, to the 1.
&- WILL€LMI : CAR- -. PttlORIS : DE : HOR8LE.
The letters n E of il« are conjoined.
HOTTEHAM. PremonstralaissaH Abbey of St Mary end
Sf. Lawrcttce, ct>. Susitx.
John, Abba'
3298. [12th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression
chipped at the top. 14 x 1 in. [Ixxii. 82.]
Pointed oval : the Last Supper. In base, under a pointed
arch, the Abbat, half-lenglh in prayer, to the I.
.... €Rt6TI ■ C€NA ■ CRISTI ■ KARISBIM6 • C«
MONASTIC, ETC.
$69
HOVEDENE, er HOWDEN, ColldgiaU ChirtU of St. Peter
and St. faul, co. York.
3299. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from slightly chipped
impTCssign. [Ixxiv. 59.]
Fointcd oval : St. Pclt-r, scat<:<] on a carved throne under a
trcfoilcd ardi with church-like canupy, supported by slender
shafts on a carved corbel ; lifting up the r. h. in benediction,
in his I- h. two keys.
3' ■ COMMVNE ■ CANONIC CCCL'C - D* - HOV£0€Ne.
HTTLME, or HOLME, Betudictim Mitred Abbey of
St. Betmikt, eo. Norfolk.
Common Seal, with Counterseal of 'A\c\\i^\.K% Abbat.
• 8300. [a.1>, 1275-1302.1 Light-brown: only a fragment
of the centre of a Bne imptession. About 2| in. when perfect
[Add. ch. 14,815.]
0. St. Benedict, seated on a throne, tvilh nimbus, in the
r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I h. an open book. The throne
terminates on the 1. with a turret having a pointed roof, the
corresponding turret oil the r. wanting.
Legend destroyed.
H:. A -imall pointed oval countcrscal. 14 X I in. The
Virgin, half-length, and the Child on her 1. arm, under a trc-
foilcd and crockcted canopy. In the field, two stars. Below,
under a canopy with side towers, ihe Abbat, h.ilf-Iength, to
the r, in prayer.
SALVE REG1NA MiE.
Dagdilc, MoH. Angt., toL 111^ p. Bo.
3301. [A.I). 1422.] Hronzc-grccn : fine, veiy imperfect
IToph. ch. 4.)
310 LMO.
Ko counterseal.
3302. Sulph. cist of No. 3301. [D.C G. 24,]
3303. [a.h. 1423.] Red: only a fragment of the centra
[Toph. ch. 24.]
With Comterual of VJlhhlAH Reppes. Abbal.
3304. [A.D. I S32-1. R-«d : small fragment of the centre of
a fine impression. [Toph. ch. 6.]
It. A small round countcrscal.
I in. Within a CArved
599
CATMUKSZ or SEALS.
fMKdera Aiddof an&s: a. paatocal scan betw. two crowtta in
Iniv HoUfE Abect.
SSI6IU.U ABSATIS SC) • UtJM.
3306. [tSdiceoL] Saiph. casL 3 x i| in. [faux. 33.J
PoMCcdowal : the Abt a^ Btawlth g in acsrved aod canopied
nicbe, wiA tabemadc work at tlie sides, in dw r. h. a psatofsl
aCaiC and in the L h. a book. In base, a shield of amu : a
pastoral suflTbctw. twooDwru in feme. HCLXE ASBET.
8IOIU.UM - HENRICI M AgaiS ■ SCl ; BCNCSCl : OE :
HULMO.
HULTOK, Cislaxiam AAdtf «f St. Mary, ta. Stafford.
3306. [15th cent] Sulph. cast Grom imperfect impression.
2^ X I i in. [Ixxii. 29.]
Pointed oval : the X^rijin, crowned, seated in a canofHed
niche with tabcmaclc work at the sides, the Child on the r.
knee, in h«T 1. h. a long sceptre. In base, a shield of arms : a
fret, AUDLEY, founder.
8IOILLU ■ COMU
TE • MARIE OE HULTON.
HUMBEBSTAYN, Ben^kti$u Abt^y 0/ St. Mary and
St. Peter, a>. Lituoln.
3307. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 21 X i-t in. Pxvii. 6,]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne with trcfotlcd
canopy over which is a turret, the Child on the L knee
. . . IL- SV€NTV D- HVMBCRSTAN
Dngdok, il/imi. Angl^ voL iv., p. 430L
HUNTtNODON, Austin Canons' Priory of St. Mary,
to. HitHtingdon.
3308. fi4th cent.] Sulph. casts from fine but imperfect
impression. 2\ tn. [Ixlv. 75, '^6.]
p. The " Coronation of the Virgin," in a circular panel, cuspcd
and quatrcfoiled. Over it the head of Our Lord with cruciform
nimbus, bctw. a crescent on the I. and an c»toilc on tlie r. over
I
MONASTIC, ETC
S9I
which are the sscrcd letters A. O, At each side a foiir-wlnged
seraph. In ba.4c. The Kciiurrcction of the Dead at the Day of
Judgment, two angels blowing long trumpets, three human
fi|{urcs rising from the ground, and a bishop or mitred Abbat
nsing from a sepulchre.
I K I 8' : COMMVNC RVM
HVNTINQDONC.
MARIS t
R. The Priory Church, with central spire and crested roof.
In the middle, under a trefoilcd arch, St. Autjuslino, Archbishop
of Canterbury, seated, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. u crotier. At each side in a niche with trefoilcd .irch two
canons praying. Over each niche in a circular panel window
the head, on the I. of St Peter, on the r. of St Paul. In the
field, on the 1. the ke>'s of St. Peter, on the r, the sword of St
Paul, each betw. two roso. In base, under an arcade, four
busts in profile to the I. Over the roof the words CL^m. v., in
reference to Pope Clement V., A.D. 1305—1315.
Legend is two rhyming hexameter verses ; —
CAN0TCI9 : U€0€8 : PR : AVQVS
0€ : M' PIA DONA TVI8.
The letters a in Dona arc conjoined.
DugdiJe, i/oM. Attgl., vol. rj., p. 79-
BYDE, or HEWMINSTER, Bettedktine Abbty of St. Peter.
without (hi waits of the city of Wineftester, to. Hants.
First Seat,
3309. [a.d. 1181-1322.] Green: originally ftnc, now imper-
fect. About 2X2^ in. when jwrfect. [Add. ch. 24,613.]
Seal of uncertain shape : the rcinaining part shows, within a
square niche with semicircular arch overhead, St Peter, seated
on a throne ornamented with round-headed panels, with
nimbus, in the r. h. two keys, in the 1. b. a book. In the field,
the inscription :— siQILLV SCI PETRI APL'i. Archaic style of
work.
Second Scat.
8310. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from chipped and indistinct
impression, 3 in. llxiii. 87. 88.J
V>. St. Peter, with crown and mitre, seated on a throne in a
ntctic with trefoilcd arch and crocketed cano]>y, to the r. h. a
592
CATALOtJUIv OF SE:ALS.
double key, in the I. h. a book. The front of the platform or
plinth inscribed with an indistinct inscription, probably forming
the first half ofa rhyming hexameter verse which is continued
on the rev. in a correspond inj^ position. Below tliis, the
name : — s' P€TRVS. In a smaller niche on cither side, a king,
that on the 1. Eadward the Elder, crowned, holding a small
church in allusion to his foundation of this Abbey for Secular
Canons; in the field outside the niche, the inscription: —
REX CADW ; on the r. Alfred, crowned, lifting up the
r. ii. in benediction, in the 1. h. a sceptre ; in the field outside
the niche the inscriplion : — , . . , rco On each cipital
of the four columns on which the canopies arc supfxirtcd is an
indistinct figure ; those on the I. area lion (?) and a dcini-angcl
swinging a censer towards the liead of St. Peter ; those on
the r. an indistinct object and another demi-angcL
S1Q1LL' ■ CAPITVLI ■ 60C€ - SCI ■ P€TR1 ■ D€ ■ HYDA ■ IVXTA ■
WYNTON'.
U. St. Barnabas the Apostle, with nimbus, standing in a
carved niche with trefoilcd arcli and crocketcd canopy, in the
r. h. a long cross, in the I. h. a book. The front edge of the
platform or plinth inscribed with an indistinct legend, pro*
babiy the second half of the rhyming hexameter verse com-
menced in a corresponding position with thi.s on the obv.
Below this, the name : — 8' BARNAB' *. In a smaller niche on
either side, a saint, that on the 1. Grimbald, first Abbat.
standing, and holding a book ; in the field outside the niche
the inscription : — s' QRIMB' ; on the r. Valentine, holding a
head or uncertain s)'mboI ; in the field outside tlie niche the
inscription :— s- valenT-
: HYDA : PATRONORVM : IVGI : PRtCt ; TVTA : SIT ; HORVM :
Engr, JDCOrrcctl)' in Uu)(daJc, Afiw. Aitgl., vol. ii^ pL XIV. ; ct vol ii,
P-43S-
J01l». Abbal.
3311. [A.n. ti8i-i222.] Green: chipped. About 2^ X \\
in. (Add. ch. 24,613.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a platform, in the r. h,
a book, in the 1. h. a pastoraJ ^tad*.
[fi]SIGILLVM IOHANNI8 ABBATIS DC HIDIA.I
MONASTIC, ETC
S93
HYRST, Of HERST, Austitt Priory in tke hit of Axholme,
£0. Lincoln.
3312. [A.D, 1193-1205.] Brownish-grccn : fine, but im-
perfect. About 21 X 1 J in. [Had. ch. 43 I. 18.]
(>. Pointed oval : the Viigin seated on a throne, with nimbus.
in the r. h. the Child, in the L b. a sceptre flcur'dc-li£6.
[SiraiLUV HCR8
tt. A sm;ill oval st^et or countcrscsU. f X { in. Athena
Nikcphoros, to the r., from an oval Greek gem.
• 8
3313. Sulph. ca-it of £»^. of No. 3312. [D.C., E. 2.}
Du](tlale, il/t>«. Angi-, vol. rL, p. 100. -
INOHAK, Collegiate Chnrch and Priory of the Order of Hofy
Trinity for the Redemption of Cafitriies, to. NorfoUe,
3314. (14th c«nt.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2| X i^ in. when perfect. [Ixix, 26.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity in a gothic niche with triple
arched canopy. In ba&c, a shield of arms : a lion rampant, for
Sir MiLEii Stapleton, founder, a.d. 1360?
8ANCTE TRINITATI8
Lhigdak, M«n. Amgl., vol. vi., p. 14J8.
JORSVAL, GERVI8, or JERVAUX. Cistercian Ab&ey of
1 St. Afary, co. York. '
3315. fi4lli cent.} Sulph. cast from fine, but imperfect
impression. About 2\ X IJ in. when perfect [Ixxiv. 68.]
Pointed oval : an Abb.it,standini;inacarvcd [and canopied]
niche, in the r. h. a pastoral staff held obliquely, in the I. h. a
book. On the tabernacle work at each side, a shield of arms :
I. a saltire ; r. three braces or chevrons interlaced, a chief,
St. Quintin, founder.
Legend broken away.
Another Seal.
3316. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but fragmentary
ImpressioiL About 2^x1; in, when perfect. [Ixxiv. 6g.]
Pointed oval : an Abbat, staiKling in a cancpie<l niche,
3 Q
SM
CATAI.OGUE OF SEALS.
Itfling up llic r. h. in benediction, in the L h. a pastoral staff.
On cadi side a smaller niche, that on the 1. wanting, r. an
Abbal holding a pastoral staff ; below, a sliield of anns :
St. QUI.NTIN. as in No. 3315. In base, a shield of arms:
three bars.
Legend broken away.
IPSWICH, Austin Priory of St. Peter and St. Paul
CO. Suffolk.
First Seal.
3317. [Late i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2i in. [\).C., C. 6.]
The Priorj- Church from the S., with a central tower of two
storeys, arcade along the nave, and chancel, and a S. porcli.
On the central spire and at each end of the roof of the nave a
cross. In the foreground lines representing walls or paths.
Over the roof on each side of the tower a circular plaque or
panel containing on the 1. the half-length figure of St. I'etcr
with key, on the r St Paul with book.
*SIQILLVM £CCt.e ' SCOB P€TRI €T PAVi: DC GIPE8W10.
331B. [a.d. 1282.] Dark-green : fine, chipped on the 1. h.
side. [Stowu Collection : Ipswich Charters.]
0. SIGILLVM eCCt.€ SCOR . , . , HI
B- A small oval counlerscal. About I X { in. Probably
an impression of the signet of Prior WiLLlAM, The bust of
an Kniperor, to the r. witli antique crown, on the breast a knot
of the drapery. From an antique intaglio gem, fti (altccAon,
* MITT€NTI8 : CAPITI : CR6Dir 8ICVT €1.
Du^dalc, Mon. Angl., vol. vi^ p. 55<j ; JoMfH. Brit. Artk. Atuc.,
wl ii.. p. a68 ; iii. 363 : AtlJ. MS. Ii/>S6, f. aa ; Stowc MS. 393, i. 17.
Second Seal.
3319. (A.D. I32I-] Creamy-white: very imperfect. About
2| in. [Stowe Collection : Ipswich Charters.}
In a quadrilobc [betw. the Emblems of the four Evangelists]
Our Lord seated on a throne with nimbus, lifting uji the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a book. At the sides of the throne
the seven candlesticks of the Apocalyjisc. Thirteenth century
style of work.
• 8 XPI
lifONA&TIC ETC
59S
3320. [A.D. I4fia] Red: fine, but impcrrccU [CotL ch.
xxi. i(>]
This specimen shows further details : a viivy star on each
side ia the field, and the Emblems of the four Evangelists.
• 8 NSIS.
q^aa/ Seal.
332L [A.D. 1506.] Red: fragmentary. About I^ X tin.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,147.]
Pointed oval: St I'cler [and St Paul], full-length, in a
canopied niche.
OFFIC .QlPPew
CC Jmu-M. Brit. ArJi. AitoCt vol. Ji., p. 268 ; Add. MS. 3i,os6, f. 33.
John, Prior.
3322. [.\.T>. 1389.] Brown: imperfect and indistinct.
About ; in. [Add. ch. 10,138.]
The Virgin and Child betw. two candlesticks, in a carved
ornamental panel of eight cusjied points.
Legend wanting.
Convent vf Black or Preadting Friars.
3323. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
of the matrix found at Chelsea, co. Middlesex. If x l{ in,'
(Stowc Collcctioii: Ipswich Charters.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, with nimbus, half-length, the
Child, also witli nimbus, on the I. arm, on the roof of a church
with arcaded gable ends each lojtpecl by a fleur-de-lis. In
base, under a pointed arch the Prior, half-length, in pnycr, to
tber.
♦ a- OO^CNT ■ FR*4 ■ PRCDICATORVM ■ OtPP€3WICt.
Be.-idod borilers.
3334. Sulph.casL [Ixxi. ilj.]
Stove MS. 193; Add. MS. 3i/>s6, C ij.
XRFORD, PremoustraltHsian Priory of St. Mary,
(A, Litu^lH.
3335. [t3th cent] Sulph. ca.tt from imperfect impression.
IJ X U in. [Ixvii. 7.)
3 Q 2
596 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
I'ointcd oval : the Virgin seated on a carv'cd throne, Uic
Child on the I. knee.
ORIS eT CONVeNTUS Oe IRF w
Uu^plale, MoH. Angi., vol. vi., p. 9]&
IRTHLXMQ BOROUGH, ColU^ate Chunk of Si. Peter,
. to. Northampton.
3326. [isthccnt] Sulph. cast from imperfect imiiression.
About 2 X i-i in. when perfect [Ixix. 95.]
Pointed oval : a saint, seated, with defaced emblems, in n
canopied niche. In ba-sc an ivy leaf.
I
S1Q . ■ . COLLEQ
Dugdak, il/KN. AngL, vol. vi., p. 13)14.
IVINQHO, Benedktine Priory of St. Margaret,
to. Buckinglutm.
YSOLDA DE Beauchamp, Prioress.
8327. [a.d. 1326-I Dark-grccn: imperfect. About ij X f
in. when iKrrfcct. [ilarl. ch. 84 F. S4-J
Pointed oval : the Virgin Mary, full-length, the Child on
the I. ann. '
P DICAT ■ VOO MARIIA).
A Prioress.
3328. f 14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax.
i in. [xxxvii. 31.] ;
The head of Sl Mai^arct, patroness, or of the Virgin,
crowned, sunounded by a cordon of stars, within a carved
bilobe.
B SIQILUa : PRIORI68E : DE : lUYNQHO :
IV Y-CHUROH, or " MonasterxHrn Ederosum," AustiM Canons*
Priory 0/ St. Mary, co. Witts.
3329. [iSth cent.) Sulph. cast from fine impression.
chipped at the top. About s^x t^^ in. when perfect. (Ixxiii. 52.J
Pi^intcd oval : the Virgin, with nimbus aixl rays of gloryr
UOKASTIC, ETC
597
standing in a canopi«tl niche willt (.i1x;rn»clc u-rtrk at the sl6e\
holding in the r, h. the Child The corbel in base carved with
a frieze of rosCit.
8I0ILLUM COMNE MON ASTERN • BEATE : •
£0EROl8OI.
Dugilal^, AfDM. Amgt., vol. vi., p. 417.
MARIE: DE 1
IXWORTH, cr IKESWORTH, Amtin Cattons' Priory of
Si. Mary. (,>. Hiijffvlii.
First SeaJ.
S330. fA.D. 1325.] Creamy-white: imperfect and in-
distinct. About 2 X I j in. when perfect. [Uarl.ch. 44 E. 51.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, tieatcd on a ttirone of which tJie
sides terminate in animals' heads, the Child on the I. knoc, in
her r. h- a sceptre flcur-dc-lizd. The Child is lifting up the
r. h. it) benediction, in his 1. h. a sceptre or orb topped with
a cross.
fLLV ....... YXEWR
3331. [a.d. 1330.] Creamy-white; only the centre re-
maining. [Harl. ch. 44 E. 5a)
Seeofui Siaf.
8332. [iSth ccnt.1 Sulph. cast from fine impression.
X iHn- [\xx\i. 3.)
Pointed oval : the Assumption of the Virfiin, in an oval
vesica of clouds upheld by four flying angels. Over-head,
the Trinity (three persons each half-length, side by side) in
Lclouds. Oi) the I. of tlie Virgin a Bishop with mitre and staflT,
'held obliquely ; on the r. a saint with nimbus, and long cross :
e.-ich h.ilf length. In base, a shield of arms: I. barrj* of six, a
bend, MoNCHESsy, benefactor; r, lozcngy, Blund, founder.
SIQILLU : COMMUNE : COUE r BTE ; MARIE : DE : IXWORTHE.
Dtigdale, A/m. Angl., vo). vi., p, 311.
SfiinLWORTB, Austin Cttiic/ts' Priory, tt/Unvar/is AM^, 0/
St. Mary, eo. Warteick.
Fir Si Seal.
3333. [a.Di 1299.) Wliitc: chinpcd and indistinct in
, piuts. About 2i in. when perfect. (Add, ch. 2i^i6.J
(i). The Virgin, crowned, and with nimbus, wearing em-
S98
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
broidcrcd dress and mantle, in the r. h. a book. She is seated
on ihc roof of tlic I'riory church which is shown from the
south, with western tower, south door, south transept, and
lantern tower, the pinnacle of whicli she is gTaspin^; willi the
I. h. On her I, wrist a long mauncli.
• SIQILLV . . £CCL ILOEWROA.
B. A smaller round countcrscal. 1+ in. An Angel, half-
length, lifting up the r, h,
CeRA PAT€S CELAT Q* CARTVUK SC€8A R€V£LAT.
The letters E R of cera, A R of atrtttia, and V E of revdat are
conjoined.
3334. [a.D. 1299.1 I-ight-brown : only centre of the o^.,
and imperfect rev. fCott. ch. viiL 5.]
3335. [A.D, 1340.] Bron^-e-green : fine, but imperfect.
The rev. in fine condition. [Cotl. ch. xi. 23.]
* 81 €CCL-t see MARIE D ILD€WRDA,
3336. Suiph. cast of No. 3335. [D.C., F. 25, 26.]
3337. [A.n. 139S.] Dajk-groen: fragmentary. [L, F. C,#
X. tj.]
Seal 0/ the Second Foundation. a.u 1512.
3338. Sulph. cast from fine impressiocL 3x2 in.
[Ixxiii. IS-]
Pointed oval : the Viipn, crowned, and with nimbus, seated
in a canopied niche of the style of the Renaissance, the Child
on the I. knee, in her r. h. a sceptre flcur-d«-lix4. In the fidd.
on each side, a wavy scroll of foliage: In base, an ornamental
shield of the Roval Akms of England.
« 8 I 08£ t MONASTERll 1 B^E I I MARIE I DE t
KENEl.LW"BTH#
The letter T E in MonasUrii and b'te are conjoined.
Uugdale, Mon. Aitgi., vol. vi., p. 230.
William Walle, Al^<a.
3339. [A-IX 1533.] Red: fine. i| X 1+ in. {Cott. ch.
xxi. 20.J
Oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated in a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides, the Child on the L knee, in the
MONASTIC. ETC 599
r, h. a sceptre flcur-de-lizt In base, under a round-headed
arch with masonry at the sides, the abbat, half-length, in
jiraycr.
S S WILLIAM " » WALLE "
3340. SulpK cast. [D.C.. H. 26.]
334L. Another, from fine impression. [Ixxiii. iG.]
KENTON, "r KYNTON, Dtne'tietme Prit^ry 0/ St. Michael.
•-('. U'i//j.
3342. [iGth cent.) Su)]>h. cast from chipped and imperfect
ipreision. af X 1^ in. [Ixxi. 67.J
Pointed oval : the Transfi^^iiration of Our Lord, who is
Ntamlini; with cruciform nimbus and rays of glory, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, bctw. two saints, each with a nimbus,
kneeling. 0\'erhcad, a Dove debcending. In base, the disciples
adorinir.
. . . ILL-M : DOM' : TVSIN
KE&SSY, Austin Prit^ry of St. Mary ami St. Anthtjny,
(0. Suffolk.
3343. [12th cent.] Sulph. cast. 2^ x U ■»■ [Ixxii. 5.]
Pointed oval : a bust of the Virgin, with crown, in clouds.
Below, the head of St. Antliony. Bctw. their, on the I. a wavy
sun, on the r. a crescent
* SIQILL' 8C€ MARie £7 &Ci ANTONII OE KCRSEtA.
Henrv. Pri^r.
3344. [ijtb cent.] Sulph. cast. i\ X { in. [Ixxii. 4.]
Pointed oval : a pig's head, coupcd at the neck, below the
neck a bcil : the emblems of St Anthony.
» S' HCN' PRtORIS ; 0- 1 8' T ANTON'.
KEYNSHAM, Austin Camniy Abify o/St. Mary,fc. Somerstt.
First Seal.
3345. [.\.D. 1269.] Dark-^reen : small fragment of line
impression. [Add. ch. 1 5.205.]
0. Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated, her feet on a platform.
In base, a bridge of round-heiided arcading.
Legend destroyed.
6oo
CATALOGUE DF SEALS.
H. Pointed oval counterscal. Apparently a double niche
with winged figure in the r. h. niche, probably the Annunciation.
In base, under an arch, a bearded man crouching, to tlic L
Seetmd Sea/.
3346. [late 14th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impres-
sion, 21 X ij in. [Ixxi. 66.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, standing in a canopied niche with
crown, the Child on the r. arm, in her L h. a sceptre flcur-dc-
Vizi. In two side niches, shghtly smaller, on the I. St. Peter,
with nimbus and keysy on the r. St. Paul with nimbus and
sword. In base, under a four-cenlred, trefoiled arch, with
masonry at the sides, a shield of arms : .six rests or clarions,
KEYNSIIAM ABBEY.
: SIQtLLUM - COMMUNE : MONASTERI1 : TE ; MARIE : DC :
KEYNESHAM.
Dugdalc, Afoi*. Angi., vol. vi., p. 451.
Adam, Ahbat.
3347. [a.D. 1269.] Dark-grccn: fine, very much chipped.
About 2X H in. when perfect. [Add, ch 15,205.]
Pointed oval ; the Abbat, standing under a carved canopy
witli trefoiled arch supported on slender shafts, in the r. h. a
book, in the 1. h. [a pastoral staff.]. In the 6cld, on each side
a wavy scroll of foliage.
BBAT MARt£ DC KCYNE . H . . . .
KILBUKH, or EYLBORNB, Brnttiiclittt Priory 0/ St. John
Hoptisl, CO. MidiiUitX.
3346. [a.d. \.\oz.\ Dark-green: fine, the edge chipped.
3| X \\ in. [Add. ch. S313.J
Pointed oval : St. John Baptist, clothed in camel's hair
dress, standing on a corbel, in the 1. h. which rests on a crutch
a scroll in-scribed :— €CC€ ■ ANQN" ■ DGl. to which he is point-
ing with r. h. Twelfth centur>' style of work.
* 9I0H.L' ■ CONVEN-P - 8CI ■ tOH-|I8 ■ BIAPT" : 0€ : KeN€BVRN-.
The letter N is reversctl in each ca.te.
VoLfk, iliit. of Hampmad, plaie, p. 187.
MONASTIC ETC
601
KILLINQ, KELYNG, or NUNKELYNOE, Bewdiaia.-
Priory of St. Helen, co, York.
3349. [13th cenL]. Dark-green: edge very imperfect.
About 3j^X3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 K. S&J
Oval : St. Helen. full-Icntjth. with crown, liokling a long
cross obliquely before Iier wilh both hands. Twelfth century
st>'le of work.
IGILL NE • DE - KILLIN ....
The letter N is reversed In each case.
3350. Suiph. cast of No. 334*5^ [D.C.. D. 5.]
I>ugdale, Mm, Aug/., vol tv,, p. 186.
Smaller SmI,
3361. [13th cent.] Sutpli. cast from imperfect impression.
(Ixxiv. g2,j
Pointed oval : St. Helen, full-length, with crown, in the
r. h. a long cross, in the I. h. a book.
• S' SCANTC (*^) : HCLCINC : Rl€OCN€ : (») 0' KILLINO.
KIN08T0K0N-HTJLL, Amfiii Friar/ Priory of
Si. .\fi<:hail, co. York.
3362. [16th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2J X ij in. [l.\xiv. 66l]
I'ointed oval : St. Michael in combat with the Dr.igon, in a
canopied niche In base, on a corbel a Prior, kneeling in
prayer to the 1. Debased style of art.
8 PRIOR COUETUS HULL OR0I8 STI » AUQU8T1NI.
^.Pugdalc, Mom. AngL, voL vi., p. 1603.
KIM08WOOD, Cistercian AM^j> of St. Mary, co. Wilts.
3363. t'5th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but very im-
perfect imprassion. About 21 x tf in. [IxxiiL 58.]
Pointed oval: the Virgin, standing, with crown, under a
crockelcd canopy wilh trefoiled arch, supported on slender
shafts, the Child on the 1. arm. In the field outside, a hatched
pattern. In base, a carved, round-headed arch, under it a
destroyed figure [of the Abbat].
ATIS
6oa
CATALOGUE UF SEALS.
3364. Another, from bent and indistinct trnjircssion.
[Ixxiii. 59,]
This shows the Abbat kneeling in prayer to the r, under
the arch in base, and supplies other details wanting in No.
3353-
S' ABBATI8 6T CONVCNTVS 8€ATe MABI€ D€ KINGESWOD'.
DugcUlc, Mot. Amgl., \t>\. v., p. 435.
Abbaii Seat.
3356. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
I i X I in. ID.C, E. 92.]
Pointed oval ; the Abbat, standing on a platform, with
mitre, in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I. h. a book.
« 8IQIUL' ■ ABBATI8 ■ D£ ■ KINQESWDC.
AbAafs CounUrscal.
3366. t'3th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
iJXiin. [D.C., F- 657]
Pointed oval : a right hand and vested arm, is-suing from
the r, .ind grasping a pastoriil slafT !ii the field on the r. a
crescent enclosing a small cstoilc. The lc(i side of the border
ornamented with five slipped tKfoils.
• CONTRA8IG : ABBATI8 : 0€ KiG£SWOO'.
The letter n reversed ; the letters A B of aMatis con-
joined.
Sampson, Aifdat.
Counierseal.
3357. [A.D. 1265.] Green; imperfect. [Harl. ch. 48
C. 3 1 J.
As above. No. 335G.
ON 8IQ DE KtGt
EIRKBT-BELLEB, ANStin Priory of St. Peter, co. Leicester.
3368. [14th cent.] SuIpS. cast from chipped impression.
3i X H in- [Ixvi. 54.]
Pointed oval : St Peter, with mitre, seated under a gothk
canopy with tabernacle work at the sides, lifting up the r. b.
MONASTIC, ETC
603
in benediction, in the I. h. two keys. In base, a shield of
arms : a lion rantjKiiit crowned.
S- eCCL€8l6 : B€ATI : PI€TRl : D6)r KIRKCBI : SVPER : WRCTMCK.
Dugdolc, AffH. Angl., vol vi,, p. $13.
Prior's Seat.
3359. [i4tb ccnti SulpL cast from chipped impression.
\\ X I in. (Ixvi. 5S.J
Pointed ovnt : the Prior, standing on a corbel, in the r. h.
a pastoral stafl', in the 3. h. a book.
* eiaiLLVM PRIORI8 0€ KIRKCBI.
KIRKHAM,** KYRCHAM, /!»«//« CanoH^ Priory of Holy
Trinity, cc. York.
3860. (A. D. 1191-1233.] Dark brownish-red: indistinct
34 X li in. {Cott. ch. V. 13.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord, seated, with cruciform nimbus,
liftinR up the r. h. in benediction, in the I. b. a book.
Legend on a bevelled edge : —
SiaiLLVM SANCTE TRINITATIIS DEI CHIRICAM.
DugcUIc, MoH. Angl., vol. vL, p. 20&.
3361. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. [Ixxiv. 7a]
This specimen shows the nimbus more clearly.
. IGILLV . SANCTE TRINI . . . . . E CHIRCA
Wi/Ji Prior's Sea/.
3362. [a.d. 1237.] Creamy-white: indistinct fragment of
the centre. {Add. ch. losa]
fe). A.S Ixiforc.
H. As No. 3363.
Prior's Siol,
3363. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2i X ii in. llxxiv. 71.]
Pcunted o%-al : Our Lord with cruciform nimfaiLi, .wated on
a throne in a canopied niche, with tabernacle work at the
sides, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the I h. a book.
In base, under a trcfoilcd arch, with arcades at the sides, the
604
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Priiir kneeling in prayer to the r. bctw. two water- bougcts.
In the field, on each side a watcr-bougct bclw. two wheels.
The watcr-bougct in atlusion to the arms of the Priory ; the
wheels to those of ESPEC, founder,
PRIORIS D€ KIRK6HAM.
KIRKSTALL, CuUrcian Abbry of St. Mary, (o. York.
3364. [t4th cent) Green pla.4tcr from fine, but im-
perfect impression. 2V^ in. [xlix. i;.]
The Virgin, seated on a carved throne in a carved niche
with ogcc-archcd canopy, pinnacled and crockcted, with
croivn, on the L knee the Child standing, lifting up the right
hand snd grasping the Virgin's hcad-drcss with the I. h. In
her r. h. an orb. The background of tlie niche, replenished
with wavy sprigs of trefoiled and quutrefoiled foliage In
the field on each side, which is diapered Inzengy with a small
flower in each space, the monogram or device X..
QILLV D€ ■ KY . . . BT .
3366. Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped impression,
[Ixxiv. 72.]
SIGILLV MUNC ' DC ' KYRKCSTAL.
Abbots' Seal.
3366. [ijlh cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but Imperfect
impression. About 3i X IJ in. when perfect. [Ixxiv. 73.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a ciirved corbel, in
the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the I. h. a book. In the field, on
each side a head, with nimbus, betw. a cross and a flcur-dc-Iis.
■ ■ ■ BATIS 0£ KIRKeSTALLi**
Joseph, or John de Bkidesal.' Abbat.
3367. [a. D. 1313.] White: imperfect and indistinct.
About i| X i in. [Add. ch. 16.6SS.]
, Pointed oval : a right hand and naked arm. Issuing from the
r. and holding a pastoral staff, betw. two estoiles and as many
crescents alternated.
ABBA D£
WiixrAM. A.t>. 1343.
Used at a counttrsmt to Nc. 33G4.
3368. Green plaster cast, l j X l-f in. [xlix. 16.]
Pointed oval : the abbat, standin;; on a corbel, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff, in the I h. a book, within a carved gothic
bordcDHl panel. Background diapered lozcngy, with a small
leaf or quatrefoil in each .-^[Kice.
8' WILL'M) ABB IRKCSTALL.
ROBERT BtjRl.EV, Abhttt of Fountains, Father AMat of
Kirkstatl with flenary jurisdiction.
3369, [A.n. 1401J Red: Tragmcntary. About ■{ X 1^
in. when perfect [Cott, ch. iv. 391.]
Oval : [three saints, standing, each] in a canopied niche.
KIRK8TEAD, Cistercian Abbey of St. Mary.co. Lincoln.
3370. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2i X If in. [Ixii. 92.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a throne in a niche with
Irefoiled arch, crocketed and pinnacled, with crown, the Child
on I. knee. At each side a snicld of arms : 1., chc-quy a chief
enntnc, Tattershai.k ; and over it the letter S with a wavy
»prig of foliage and How-crs : r., a cross moHne, and over it th«
letter K and a u'av>- spri);. In base, under a carved arcade
of three round-headed arches, the Abbat, kneeling in prayer to
the r., with pastoral staff, and two monks, halMcngth, in
prayer. In the field, over the head of the Virgin an cstojlc ;
on the carved canopy, on the r., a bird.
8IQILLV • COMVNE ' ABBATIS • CT ' COVENTU9 • 86€ ■ MARIC •
D6 - KYRKCSTeoe
Simon, Abbat.
337L [A-a 1278.] Dark-green: fine, chipped. 21 x ilin.
[Harl. ch. 44 F. 3.]
Pointed oval : the Abbat, standing on a cortKl, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff, and in the 1. h. a book.
8IQILLVM ABBATIS 06 KIIRKICSTCOC.
3372. Bmnic-grecn : fine, upper point cliip]>ed. [Harl, ch.
44 !■■ 4- J
6o6
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
3373. Sutph. cast from No. 3372. [D.C., E. iji.J
3374. Bruuzc-green : fine, chipped. [Harl. ch. 44 F. 5,]
337&. Bronxc-green: fine. (Harl. ch. 45 H. 13.]
Robert DE WiTHCAL, *4Ww/. a.d. 1301-1310.
Si£;nei.
3376. Light-brown: chipped. \ in. fCott ch. xxt 2t.]
A stag's head cabosscd with a cross bctw. the attireit.
SlTIMeT€ D€VM.
Brother Henrv of Kirkstead,
3377. [a.U. 1345.] Red: fragment, i in. [Harl. ch. 52
E. 28.]
In a carved gothic quatrefoil. a shield of arms : three crown*,
KlKKSTEAD Abbey. Bctw. the letters €. . 1.
EHARESBURGH, Priory of Trimtarian Friars far the
Redemptio}% of Captives, eo. York.
3378. [14th cent) Sulph. cast from imperfect imjffession.
About 2i X i-i in. when perfect. [Ixxiv. 74.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity, on a carved throne, under a
canopy. Below, under a carved arch, a man seated to Die r,
under a tree, reading a book.
ROBCRTI : D€
. A LC.
RQT£.
KHIQHTSBRIDGE, Hospital of the. Holy Trinity or Lasiir
House, CO. AlidtUesex.
3379. [i4th-isthcent.] Sulph. cast 2\ x i^in, [Ixviil.
17.]
Pointed oval : two canopied niches on a masoned corbel,
with tabernacle work at the aides, containing, on the 1. the
Virgin^ crowned, holding in the r. h. the Child and in the I. h.
a sceptre fleiir-dc-lizi ; on the r. a bishop lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral stalT.
SIQLLUM 1 OSPiCi I SCI I ■ >K I oi I LAZARI <?) DE
KYNOHTBRIOOE.
Cabled border.
MONASTIC BTC
607
John Glassington, Warden and Govtrnor.
Sign£i.
3380. rA.D. 1S73-] Red : imperfect { in. [HarL ch. 85
E.49J
A tun, in allusion to the latter part of the name betw. the
initia} letters !• G. Above and bcluw, a sprig.
KNOLE, or KNOLL, ColUf^iaU Church, co. Warwick.
338L [Late 14th or early 15th cent.] Recent impression
in red sealing-wax from the leaden matrix. 3x1} in.
[xxxv. 52.]
Pointed oval : St Anne, teaching the Virgin, in a canopied
niche with tabcnuicle work at the sides. In bn.^, three shields
of arms : centre, a rose en soUit. for KnoU.. or KnollYS j
I., r., two church bells in fcssc, for a rebus on the word kncU.
SIQILLUM * COMUNE * CAPELLE + AD «■ KNOLLI +
3382. Sulph. ca.lL [D.C., G. 2a]
KYME, Austin Priory of St. Mary, co. Lincoln.
First Stat.
3383. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast i{ in. [Ixvii. 8.]
The Annunciation of the Virgin. On each side of the
Vii^in a flcur-dc-lis growing on a long sialic in a flower-pot
«• SiaiLLVM PRIORIS ET CONV€NTVS 0£ KIMA.
Cabled borders.
Ct Dn|[(Ule^ Mon. AhsI., vol vi., p. 378.
Later Seat.
3384. [14th cent) Sulph. cast from chip|>cd imprcs^on.
2X1J in. [ixvii. 9.]
Pointed oval : the Vit^in, standing tn a canopied niche with
tabernacle work at the sides, with crown, the Child on the
L arm, in the r. h. a sceptre. In base, under a round-hcadetl
arch, the prior, to the 1.
,...,.,. W ^OR' DE KYME.
KYPIER, ^'r KEPIRE, Hospital of St. Gilts. «. Durham.
3386. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
IJX tj in, [Ixii. 84.]
I'ointcd oval : a patriarchal cross.
-» SIQILLVEM) : SAINlCTt : CGIOII.
Another Stal.
3386. [12th cent] Sulph. casL if x ij in. [Ixii. 85.]
Pointed oval : a cross patt^-c, surmounted by a small sattire
at the crossing of the arms.
9 SIQILLV SANCTI EOlOn OVN€LMI€.
Another Sea/.
33B7. [12th ccnt.1 Sulph. cast from chipped impression,
2^X11 in. [Ixii. 90.]
Pointed oval : St. Giles, standing on a platform ; in the
r. h. a book, in the I. h. a bird. In the field on the l, a fawn
lodged, looking up toward.s the Saint.
SIQIULVM : SANICTI : l€Q] ID1I : 0€ : KIPPCYCfte.
Fourth Seal.
3368. [tjthcent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 24
XH in. [Ixii. 91.]
Pointed oval : St. Giles, standing on a carved corbel orna-
mented with masonry, an arcade of round-headed arches and
a string course or frieze carved with I'oscs ; in the r. h, a book,
in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. In the field on the l„ a fawn
tripping, looking up towards the Sitint. The field is diapered
lozcngy with a small rose in each space
t • SIQILUVM • SANCTI • • £QIDri « D€ • KYPPtCR •
■IiACOCK, Austin Abbey of St. Mary and St. Bernard,
to. IVittt. ^
3389. [a.d. 1516.1 Red: the lower part broken off. and
the edge chipped. Aboul 2| X If in. when (wrfect. [Add
ch. 26,48a]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated on a carved throne, undcTj
an elegant canopy supported on slender columns, with cryv
MONASTIC, ETC
609
the Child on the 1. knee. In base, undcracirved trcfoiled nrch
with church-like canopy, supported on columns, an ecclesiastic
kneeling in prayer to the I. Thirteenth century style of work.
8' CONV€Nr ! BGA SANCTI • B" NAROI = O* L LA
The letters A N of San^ti, and A R of Ifnardi arc con-
joined.
3390. Sulph. cast from cracked, but nearly perfect, im-
pression, [xxxvii. 13,]
S' CONVeNT : BCATe i MAR SANCTI \ B' NAROI i O* '.
LACOC.
3391. Another. [D.C.. E 16.]
LAMBOURN, Hcsfital, ea. Btrts, founded Kl>. 150Z.
3392. Sulph. cast. 2f xif in. PviiL 52.]
Pointed oval : the Trinitj-, in a niche, with hea^y
composite canopy. Field and b;ickground diapered lozcngy,
with a small quatrefoil in each s|>ace. In base, in an arched
niche, the founder or master kneeling in prayer to the I. On
the r. h. a shield of arms : bend)' wavy of six, Estburv, for
John Istbur^', foimder.
SIQILlO ■ c6mUNE • DOMS ■ ELEMOSINAR - I0HI8 ■ £STfilR'.
LANCASTER, Aiien Benedictine Priory of St Mary,
to. LaiKatttr.
William.' Prior.
3393. [t4tb cent] Sulph. ca»t. i^x} in. (Ixvl 38.]
Pointed oval : the Vir^n, seated on 3 throne, with its sides
terminating in animals' heads, with cro\vn, in her 1. h. Ihe
Child. In the field, on each !«ide a waxy sprig of folijige.
In base, under an arch, the Prior, half-length, in prayer, to the
1. ; behind him a cinquefoil rose.
(S'l FRIS LI IPIRIOR- LANCASTR ....
LANDA, LAUND, or LODINGTOH, Austin Cawni Priory
I'/ St. John ls,ipitil, io. Leicester.
3394. [isth cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression,
aj X II in. \\v.v\. 58]
Pointed oval : St. John Baptist, standing in a canopied
■ a. HaiLcli. S3 I- >■
2 R
6io
cataijOcue of seals.
niche with the Agmu Dei on a ptaqtte in tbe I. h^ and pointinj;
to it «-ith the r. b. In txiro smaller canopied niches at the
skies, on the I. a knight in armour kneeling, on the r. a lady
kncclint;, for Richard Basset, the founder, and his \vi(e Maud,
daughter of Geoffrey RidcI. In base, under a round-headed
Mch. an ecclesiastic, of whom only the head remains, bctw.
two shields of arms ; 1. three pales within a bordurc. BasseT ?
silt, per pale, dejr., a chevron, KlDEL ? r. Basset, as before.
I8II0IU.0 CdE ECtCLI'EI SANCTI tOH'iS BAPTISTE DE l-ANDA.
LAMEBCOST, Austin Canomi Priory of St. Marj Ma^laime,
eo. Cumberland.
3395. [t3th cent.] Sulph. cast from line impKttloa.
2i X liia [1x1.35-]
Pointed oval : St Maiy Magdalene, standing on a platform,
holding in the r. h. a palm-branch, in the I. h. a covered
unguent-pot. In the field, on each si<lc a wav}' branch of
fluu-crs and foliage, and above these, on the L a crescent on
the r. an cstoile wavy.
a S- CAPITA ; gee : MARie : MAQDALCNE : OE : LANRECOST.
LANODOH, PrtmonstraUnsiaH Abhty ef St. Mary, a>. Kent.
3396. [late 13th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix.
2-,\ in. [D.C., E. 147, 147*-]
0. The Virgin, seated on a throne with crown, in the 1. h.
the Child, in a canopied niche, on a corbel ornamented with
sunk quatrcfoilvd panels: The arch of the canopy with five
cusp^, canopy crocketetl, sides oniumented with four storeys
of double niches ; outside these, tabernacle work of correspond-
ing character.
I8I0ILL'- COMMVNf
MONAST€RII : eC^E
LANG6D0N :
BE : MAR1C i« DE
B. Bccket'n martyrdom, shown in the interior of Canter-
bury Cathedral, which is here represented with a central spire
and gable ends ornamented with three storeys of double arcbcs,
with a cross on the spire and anotlicr on the roof at each end.
Background diapered lozengy, with a small flower in each
space.
: CAVSA : OOMVS : XPl : MORTEM : SIC : INTVLIT : ISTI :
Hiuted, Hitfory «f Kent, voL iv^ p^ 19; ct Dugdale, i/««. yttgi.r
vol. vi., p. 998.
monastic; etc.
61 1
Anoilur Seai.
3397. [tjth cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2\ X i|in. [Ixv. 73.]
Pointed oval : the Vii^n, seated on a throne, wnth crown,
on the 1. h, the Child, in the r. h. a sceptre (leur-de-Hi^. The
child, with nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a book. The Virgin's feet on a carved corbel
• 8' ECCL-E : 6€ : MARI€ ; OE : LANOEDONNC ■.
LAKQLET, PretuffHStraUnsian Abbty of St. Mary,
CO. Norfolk.
3398. [A.1X 1267.] Green: fine, very imperfect. About
2J in. whtn jierfccL [Add. ch. 19.291.]
p. The Abbat. seated on a carved throne, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff, in Ibc I. h. a book. In the field, on each side a
hand and arm issuing and holding a candle in a candlestick.
.CLESie eCCMAR . . .
11. The Vii^in, seated on a throne richly carved, holding the
Child on the 1. knee: In tllc field, [on each side] a hand and
arm issuing, and holding a candle in a candlestick, that on the
L broken away-
PIATV
On the rim, the legend .... avit ....
3399. Sulph. cast ofodv. from fine impressioa [Ixix. 28.]
• 8' ABBATIS €T C0NVENTV3 ECCLESIE SCE MARIE OE
LANOELE.
Dugditlc, 4/<w. Aug/., voL vi., p. 930 : Blonicticld, Hittory of N«rJ«tii,
vol. iv., pk 1 1 J?.
Another Seai.
3400. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impressioa IJ in.
[.tlvji. 5i2.]
The Virgin, teated in a canopied niche, with tabernacle work
at the sides, with crown, the Child on tlic I. knee, in the r. h. a
sceptre fleur-de-liz4.
$■ ■ COME ■ ABB19 ■ * ■ COVENT- - BTE ■ M ■ OE ■ LANQLEV :
Lainc^ AIS. Cti^U No- 37o-
3401. Leaden impression ; much corroded, [xxxv, 3&]
Blomcfidd, //»/»»/ 0/ .\i*rf«lt voi.x.i Add. MS. 23,01^ (. 79, fig. t,
3 R 2
6l3
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
SlUON- ])£ MlDDUiHAM. AMat.
Signet.
3402. [A.II. 126a] Green:fine. -Jxjin. fCoIt. ch. v. 52.]
Oval : a ImisI uf Mercury, to the r, filleted. In base, an un-
certain emblem. Fruin an antique oval concave intaglio gem.
« CAPVD NOSTRVM XPC C3T.
A Laitr A&hat.
3403. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2j X 1 1 in. [Ixix. 39.]
rnintcd oval : tlic Assumption of the Virgin, in a poTntcd
oviil vesica of clouds u|)liel(l by two angels. In base, a saint
kneeling;. In pri.»file to the r.
h StaiLLVM i» COMUVNE <» ABBATI8 <» DC ■• LANGLEY •■
Outer border beaded.
LANGLEY, Benedictine Priory 0/ St. Mary, co. Leictsttr.
3404. 1 1 2th cent] Sulph. casts from imperfect impressioR.
Alwut \\ X \\ in. when perfect. [D.C, E. Z7.J
Pointed 0v.1l : the Virgin, seated on a carved throne, the
Child on her lap.
« MARIE - DE - LANOELEtA.
3405. Sulph. cast from Imperfect imprcasion. [Ixvi. 56.]
«>..IOILLVMSANCTE MARIE OE LANOELEIA.
3406. [a.D. 125a] Mottled-green : imperfect on the r., and
indistinct. [Harl. ch. 44 F. 13.]
. . .RIE OE LANQEU. ...
Dugdalci Mon. Aitgl^ voL iv., p. lai.
Later Seat.
3407. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2i X li in. pxvi. 57.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, seated on a tlironc, the Child on
the r. knee. In base, the Prioress kneeling in prayer to the r,
SIQILL' PRI0RIS3E X C BEATE •- MARIE + DE
LANGLEY.
MONASTIC ETC
6ii
LAKGLBY REGIS, Priory of Bla^Jk or Preathitig Friars,
(o. Hertford.
3408. [a.d. 1539] Casts in red compasitiott from fine,
but imperfect imjiression. About 2^ x t^ in. when i>crrcct.
(xlv. 38. 39.)
0. Pointed oval : lh« Coronation of the Virgin in a
niche with pinnacled and crockctcd canopy of two arches.
On each side, a smaller niche with corresponding canopy,
containing on the L St. Margaret standing, crowned, tram-
pling on a Dragon and piercing his head with a long cross
held in the I. li., in her r. h. a book ; on the r. an archbLihop
with mitre and crosier. In base, under a carved round-headed
arch on a scmi-hcxaconai plinth. King Edward III., founder,
kneeling to the 1., holding a church, on the ground before liim
a crown.
.... VENT' MONASTII DE LANO . . . Y.
The letters D E of flV are conjoined.
H. Two impressions, of a signet seal of shield-shape,
bearing the following heraldic charges : on a bend engrailed,
bctw. six fleurs-de-lis. three crosses crosslcts fitch^es, probably
for the Priory of Langley-Regis.
Att0tlur Seal.
3409. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but Imperfect
impression. 2\ x ij in. when perfccL (Ixiv. 69.)
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin in a heavily
canopied niche with tabernacle work at the sides. In base,
under a round-headed arch, the king, crowned, kneeling
in prayer towards the I., bctw. two shields of arms : quarterly,
1, 4, France (Modern); 2, 3, England.
/•■
Anolher Seat.
3410. [A.D. 1520.] Cast in red composition. 2{ x t^ in.
(xlv. 40.]
Pointed oval : Our Lord, seated on a throne, with nimbus,
in a carved niche, with ogee-archcd canopy pinnacled and
erockctcd, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb
and cross. In base, under a carved four-centred arch, the
king as before, set No. 3409. Background of the niclic
6%4
CATALOGUE OP SEALS.
diapered with a reticulated pattern. Inner border en-
grailcd,
SJQILLUM ; COl^UNE ■ FRATRUM : PREDICS : DE : LANQELEVE.
3411. Another from an imperfect impression, [xlv. 44.]
RrCHARD VNCWORTH, Prwr.
3412. {A.n 1530.] Cast in red composition, jia [xlv.41.]
The initial letters of the Prior, R. Y^ united by a knoL
Above tiiein a bell or lure.
LANTHONY, Austiti Cavon/ AMry or Priory 0/ St. Mary,
CO. Gloucester.
3413. (12th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2| X 2 in. when perfect [D.C., E. 36, 27.)
Pointed mal : the Virgin, seated an a carved throne, with
crown, the Child on her lap, the hands stretched out
IMlARie DE LAN 
