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CATALOGUE
OF
SEALS
IN THB
DEPARTMENT OF MANUSCRIPTS
IN THB
BRITISH MUSEUM
BY
W. DE G. BIRCH,
Assistant in thb Deft, of MSS.
VOLUME II.
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES.
SOLD AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM;
and by
Longmans and Ca, 39 Paternoster Row; D. Quaritch, 15 Piccadilly;
AsHER and Co., 13 Bedford Street, Covent Garden ; and
Kbgan Paul, Trench, Trubner and Co., Paternoster House,
Charing Cross Road.
1893.
eg
NOTICE.
The present volume continues the series of English and
Welsh seals. The descriptions are arranged under the
headings—^Local, Princes of Wales, Equestrian, Noble and
other Ladies, and Heraldic — the last class being carried only
to the end of letter F.
The Catalogue is the work of Mr. Walter de Gray Birch,
1st Class Assistant in the Department
EDWARD SCOTT.
Dept. of MSS.,
20th August, 1892.
041
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
■•©^
SEALS OF ENGLAND AND V/ALES-^coHimued).
FAGB
Local
I
Wales, Princes of ..
320
Equestrian
235
Noble and other Ladies ..
374
Heraldic, A— F ..
405
LIST OF PLATES.
Plates I. — III. Local Seals.
IV.— VIII. Seals of Wales and Chester.
IX. — X. Equestrian Seals.
XI. Equestrian Seals and Seals of Ladies.
XII. Heraldic Seals.
»
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CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ENGLAND.
LOCAL SEALS.
ABINGDON, CO. Berks.
4570. [a.D. 1605.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the silver matrix, if in. [xxxvii. 53.]
A shield of arms: a cross patonce betw. four crosses
patt^s, Borough of Abingdon.
8 • MAIORI8 • BALLIY0R9 • ET •
BVRQEN8 • ABENDONIE >«<•«•
At the end of the l^end a butterfly.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. i., p. 3, for a different seal with same
arms.
ALBEMARLE. {Lands of the Earldom in Yorkshire
and Lincolnshire^
Bailiff of the Honour.
4580. [A.D. 1412.] Red: fine 4^ in. [Slo. ch. xxxiii. 58.]
The Bailiff of the Honour, standing turned to the 1. ; in the
r. h. by a strap, a shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons ;
in the 1. h. a staff. Field diapered lozengy.
« 8' BALL' H0N0RI8 ALBIMARLC.
The letters OR in honoris, and AR in Albimarle are con-
joined.
ALDBOBOXTOH, or ALDEBXTROH, co. Suffolk.
4581. [A.D. 1708.] Red : en placard. | x |. in. [Add.
ch. 13,640.]
Oval : ^ three-masted ship of war, with mainsail set, sailing
on the sea to the 1.
* . ALDBURQHE . ^ . \H . ^ . 8VFF.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,, voL i., p. 16, for a different seal with
similar design and variant legend.
VOL. II. B
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ALNWICK, CO. Northumberland,
4582. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixx. I.]
Michael the Archangel, with expanded wings, in the 1. h.
a shield of arms charged with an ornamental cross» in the r. h.
a long cross, held obliquely, with which he is piercing the
head of a Dragon under his feet. The Dragon is set on a
carved mount or corbel.
« 8' COMYNC BURQl • D€ ALNEWIK€ 4
The letters UR of Burgi are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
ALVEBSTOKE LIBEBTT, co, Southampton.
4583. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-1V in-
[xxxvi. 185.]
St. Swithun, Bishop of Winchester, seated on a carved
throne, slightly turned to the r., with mitre, in the r. h. a
pastoral staff curved outwards, in the 1. h. a book. Feet on a
projecting foot-board. Field replenished with pierced roses
and cinquefoils.
« 8IQILL' - COMYNe : HOMINYM • PRI0RI8 :
8CI SWITHYNI DC ALWAR6STOK6.
The letters N are reversed : the letters PR and or in
prioriSy TH and UN in Swithuni, DE in de, and AL and OK
in AlwarestokCy are respectively conjoined.
Beaded borders.
The living of this parish is a rectory in the peculiar juris-
diction of the Bishop of Winchester. See Lydd.
?ourn, Brit, Arch, Assoc,^ voL xlii., 1886, p. 130 ; Arch, Journ,
Winchister^ 1846,9. iii.
ANDOVEBi CO, Southampton,
4584. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1-,^ x
i^. in. [IxiiL 78.]
Oval : on a mount a lion of ENGLAND statant guardant
beneath a tree.
ft 8IQILL'. COMMYNE • VILLE • DE • ANDEVER.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,, vol. i., p. 34.
LOCAL SEALS.
Mayor y Aldermen and Councillors.
4685. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| x
\\ in. [Ixiii. 79.]
Rectangular with rounded corners : on a mount a lion
statant guardant with tail extended, beneath a tree.
MAYOR ALDERMEN A COUNCILLORS OF THE BOROUGH
OF AN DOVER.
Uncertain Seal
4586. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [Ixiil 80.]
A shield of arms : three fusils in fess. Crest on a helmet
and mantling, on a wreath two maces in saltire.
Carved border.
APFLEBYyr^. Westmorland,
Corporation.
4687. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 2| in.
[D. C, F. 631, 632.]
0. On an elaborately carved symmetrical apple-tree of
seven branches laden with fruit, a shield of Royal Arms of
England for Henry III., who established here a Court of
Exchequer.
« 8IQILLVM : C0MMVN1TATI8 : BVRQII : DE : APPILBI.
Be. The Mart}a"dom of St Lawrence, on a gridiron over
burning coals, betw. two executioners, at the head and feet
Overhead a banner-flag, charged with the Royal Arms of
England, and a demi-angel, issuing from clouds on the r.,
with expanded wings, carrying up the soul of the Saint in a
cloth. In the field under the banner-flag three estoiles, and
over the head of the executioner on the 1. an apple, slipped.
11 HIC - lACET :• LAYRENCIV8 • IN - CRATICVLA : P081TV8 «t
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.y vol. i., p. 37.
Grammar School, A.D. 1574.
4588. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. 2 in.
[xxxv. 120.]
B 2
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A stag tripping or at speed, on a plinth bearing the names of
the principal benefactors : — LANQTON • SPENSER • for Robert
Langton, and Dr. Miles Spencer. The field replenished with
elegant and conventional foliage and flowers.
^ 8IQILLVM • APPELBIAN>E • 8CHOUE • HARTLEY.
The name Hartley is in reference to Rainold Hartley,
benefactor, A.D. 1589.
4589. Another, [xlvii. 739.]
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. ii., p. 694 ; Laing's MS.
CataL, No. 299.
ARUNDEL, CO. Sussex.
Burgesses.
4690. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixxii. 73.]
On a fleur-de-lis, slipped on a spiral stem issuing from the
base, a swallow, or hirondelle, (by way of rebus on the name
of the town,) rising, contoum6, with wings expanded, arms
of Arundel. Across the face of the seal, which appears to
have been cracked, the date "8th September 1835," in a
running hand.
lAr + «i 8IQILLVM it BVRQEN8IVM lAr BVRQt lAr DE lAr ARVNDEL. •
Beaded borders.
Dallaway, History of Western Sussex^ vol. ii., p. i ; and New Add.^
p. 207.
ASHBORNE, co. Derby.
Grammar School^ K.T>. 1585.
4591. Sulph. cast from the matrix ; tinted red. 34 x 2f
in. [xxxv. 121.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part, on an embroidered dais,
Qu. Elizabeth, enthroned, with crown, sceptre and orb,
overhead a curtained baldachin. At her side a deputation
of the founders kneeling. In base, a view of the interior of
the school, with a body of teachers and scholars.
8IQILLV- LIBERAE • SCHOLAE- QRAMATICALI8 • ELIZABETHAE â–
REQINAE - ANQLIAE • IN • VILLA • DE • A8HBVRNE • IN •
COMITATV • DERBIAE.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ voL i., p. 206.
4592. Another, [xlvii. 74L]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 274.
LOCAL SEALS. S
ASHBUBTON, co, Devon.
Provost or Portreeve and Corporation.
4693. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect
impression, if in. [Ixi. 50.]
A church-like edifice, with central spire. In the field, on
the r. h. a saltire cross of St Andrew, patron saint of the
parish church ; on the 1. a tree of three branches. In the
field over the church, on the 1. an estoile of six points wavy,
on the r. a crescent.
CP]R€P08ITI €T COMM . _ . AY8HBT
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,, voL i., p. 46, for a seal of different type.
Borough.
4694. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in.
[Ixi. 51.]
An imitation of the older seal. No. 4593. The tree on the
1. resembles a corn-plant with three wheat ears.
8IQILLVM • BVRQI • DE • AYSHEBERTON •
Inner border beaded, outer border carved with the egg and
tongue pattern.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.y voL i., p. 46.
ASKBIOa,^^. York.
4696. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixxiv. 12.]
A cross of Calvary on three steps ; betw. two floral scrolls.
Legend in two concentric rings :
8IQILLVM COMMUNE INHABITANTtUM
VILL>E DE A8KRIQQ '.'
U
ATHEBSTONE, ^t7. Warwick.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1608.
4596. Sulph, cast from the matrix, tinted red. i in.
[XXXV. 122.]
A rectangular stone slab, about it seven adders, forming a
rebus on the name of the town. In the field above, the date
1608.
- OIC - 8IGIL' 8CH0UE • ADDER8T0NIEN •
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. il, p. 615.
4597. Another, [xlvii. 742.]
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 294.
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
AXBBZDOE, CO. Somerset.
First Corporation SeaL
4598. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped. 1 1- in. [Ixxi. 47.]
An Agnus Dei, contoumd, reguardant
8' COMMVNITATI8 BVRQI D6 AX€BRVQ€.
Modem SeaL
4699. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixxi. 48.]
An Agnus Dei, on a mount, with nimbus.
8 - • C0MMVNITATt8 BURQt DE AXBRIDQE.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ vol. i., p. 67.
BANBUBTi CO, Oxon.
Corporation,
4600. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixx. 64.]
A carved ornamental shield of arms : a sun in radiance, on
a field or, Town of Banbury.
Legend on a riband : —
8IQILLVM • BVRQI • DE • BANBVRI • DGMINVS • NOBIS • 80L • A -
8CVTVM.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ voL i., p. 78.
A not her SeaL
4601. [i6th cent] Faded red: injured by pressure. i\
in. [xxxvi. 45.]
A rose-tree with three branches, with flowers on a stand.
In base the letters S.A.
ii THY8 • Y8 • THE • 8EALE • OF • THE • TOWNE • OF •
BANBVREY.
Mayor.
4602. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in.
[Ixx. 65.]
A carved ornamental shield of arms : as before. No. 4600.
» SIQILLVM • MAIORI8 - DE • BANBVRY.
BARNARD-CASTLE, co. Durham.
4603. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast. 24- in. [Ixii. 83.]
A cross pattie, betw. a crescent on the I. and an estoile of
seven points wavy on the r.
*SIQILL • COMMVN€ • BVRQEN8IVM • DE • CA8TR0 • BARNARD.
. The letters mm in commune are conjoined.
^^r%^
LOCAL SEALS.
BARNSTAPLE, or BABUM, co. Devon.
Corporation.
4604. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[1X1. 52.]
An eagle, rising with expanded wings, contourn^.
» 8IGILLVM : C0MMVN6 : BVRQI : BARNA8TAPOLI6.
Mayor.
4605. [A.D. 1571.] Red: indistinct ^ in. [Add ch.
13,087.]
A triple-towered embattled castle, with round-headed door-
way, Town of Barnstaple.
« 8' MAIORIS BARN€8TAPVLI€.
4606. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in.
[Ixi. 54.]
On a mount a triple-towered embattled castle, with round-
headed doorway and quatriefoiled windows, ToWN OF BARN-
STAPLE. Within a beaded and engrailed border.
• SIQILLVM • AD • ARMA • PRO • MAIORE • ET • OORPORACIONE -
VILLE • BARVM.
The letters MA in arma and Maiore^ and NE in corporacione^
are conjoined.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. i., p. 88, for variant seal of arms.
Bridge Seal.
4607. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixi. 53.]
A bridge of six arches, over waves, for the river Taw.
Above the bridge an eagle displayed, betw. a chapel or
church with spire topped with a cross on the 1., and a cross
of Calvary on four steps on the r., from which a long pennon,
charged with a cross, floats over the field.
^ SIQILLUM : LONQI : P0NTI8 : UILLE : BARNE8TAP0LIE :
IN COMir DEUONIE.
Cabled borders.
Royal Court of Sessions.
4608. [17th cent] Sulph, cast from the matrix, if X Vb
in. [Ixi. 55.]
Oval : a shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF Great Britain
as borne by K. James I., ensigned with a royal crown.
Legend on a scroll : —
8IQIL' + REGAL + CVR + BARYW.
8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Court of the Recorder,
4609. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-|- X i
in. [1x1. 56.]
Oval : a shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF Great Britain
as borne by Qu. Anne before the Union in a.d. 1707, en-
signed with a royal crown.
SIQIL : CVR : RECORDOR • CORP * BARVM.
BASINOSTOKEi co. Southampton.
4610. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in.
[xxxvii. 14.]
The Combat of St Michael the Archangel with the Dragon.
8IQILLVM • COE • VILLE • DE • BASINGSTOKE • : +.
Cf. engraving of a later seal in S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ voL i., p. 95.
BATH, CO. Somerset
Corporation.
4611. [13th cent] Red : imperfect 2^ in. Enclosed in
a tin box. [xlviii. 20.]
An embattled precinct or enclosure, straight in front,circular
in the rear, with masoned walls, enclosing a small building,
perhaps intended for the building on the site of the bath.
+ SIQILLVM : CIVIVM i VRBI8 i BATHONIE :
4612. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [Ixxi. 52.]
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ vol. L, p. 100 ; yourn. Brit Arch. Assoc.^
voL xxxi., p. 317*
Mayor.
4613. [a.d. 1363.] Dark-green: a fragment About i\^
in. when perfect [Eg. ch. 336.]
Portion of an embattled castle or doorway.
8IQILL' M
yourn, Brit. Arch. Assoc.y vol. xxxi., p. ^iJyPl.Jig. i.
Later Seal.
4614. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixxi. S3.]
A castle gateway, with portcullis, side-towers, and em-
battled walls. Above, in the field the letter 6*.
tK SIQILLVM • MAIORIS • DE • BATOMA («c).
Cf. yourn. Brit. Arch, Assoc,^ t^^^fig* 2.
LOCAL SEALS.
BECCLES, CO. Suffolk.
The new Incorporation for the Fen, A.D. 1584.
4616. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ixxii. 22.]
An octagonal enclosure of hurdles, within it a horse, an ass,
and an ox, standing on fen-ground. In the background a
house. In the field the date 15-84.
Legend on a riband : —
SIQILLO + 06E + MOVE + INC0RP0RAC018 + £ - BECCLE8 •
FFENE.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL i., p. 116. Qu. Elizabeth's Charter to the
Corporation of Beccles was issued in A.D. 1584.
BEDFORD, CO. Bedford.
Corporation.
4616. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the brass matrix. 2\
in, [Iviii. 26.]
A towered castle of three storeys, masoned and embattled,
with portcullis in round-headed portal. All upon an eagle
displayed, head to the 1., crowned.
m SIQILLD m COMUNTATI8 (<<e) m VILLE m BEDEFOR m DIE t^
Cabled border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. L, p. 113.
Mayor* s First Seal.
4617. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from an impression, indis-
tinct and injured in places. i\ in. [Iviii. 27.]
An embattled castle, with teiU centre tower, and a smaller
turret at each side. In the field on each side a wyvern,
holding a sprig of foliage in the jaws, tail nowed.
ft 8' MAY0RITATI8 • VILL€ • B6D6FORDI6.
Later Seal.
4618. Sulph. cast from the brass matrix. i\ in. [Iviii.
This is a badly designed and blundered copy of No. 4617.
ft 8' IMAVOMTIITT • VILL€B • IIIFOIRT • m ft
BZDWYN, GREAT, co. Wilts.
Corporation.
4619. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixxiii. 69.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a tower, domed, masoned
lO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and embattled, TOWN OF GREAT Bedwyn. Crest on a
helmet, mantling, and wreath, a griffin.
: « : THE • COMMON • SEALE • OF • THE • CORPORATION •
OF - GREAT • BEDWtN.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ vol. i., p. ii8.
BENTNOTON,* co. Surrey.
Seed of the Parish ^ ad Causas^
4620. [a.D. 1372.] Green: chipped. About 4 in. when
perfect [Add. ch. 23,136.]
Across the field in two lines the final word of the legend :
+ SIIGIILLVM AD CAV-8A8.
BERKSHIRE,
Anthony Bridges, Sheriff.
4621. [a.D. 1575.] Dark-green: much injured by com-
pression. About \\ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 13,653.]
A triple-towered castle, the central tower domed, the side
towers pinnacled ; betw. the initials of the name of the sheriff,
A. B.
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, co. Berwick.
Mayoralty y with counterseal of G^OKGE MORTON, Mayor,
4622. [A.D. 1569.] Dark-green: fine. itV in. [Add.ch.
19,882.]
0. In a carved gothic panel, on a mount, a bear passant,
beneath a tree of three branches, betw. two shields of arms :
quarterly, i, 4, France (modei^n), 2, 3, England. Above,
in a small carved niche with ogee-arched canopy, betw. two
carved circular openings, our Lord, seated, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb with long cross.
Fourteenth century style of work.
SIQILLO : MAI0RATU8 : VILLA : BERWICI : SUPER : TWEDAM im
BL a smaller counterseal. \ in. A monogram or merchant's
mark ; incorporating the initial letter G. Within a cusped or
denticulated bordure.
4623. Sulph. cast from an impression injured in places.
[Ixx. 4.]
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. i., p. 133, for drawing of the arms,
which resembles the design of this seal.
* Perhaps Beddington, in the hundred of Wallington, with which this
seal may be connected. For other seals of hundreds, etc., with legends
across the field, see Bindon, Flaxwell, South Erpingham, Staplehou, and
Wangford. Cf. Arch, Journ, x. 12 ; xi. 31.
LOCAL SEALS. II
Royal Seal for the Chamberlain within the Town.
4624. [A.D. 1565.] Uncoloured: very indistinct. l\ in.
[Add ch. 983.]
0. Within a cusped gothic six-foil, carved and trefoiled, a
shield of the Royal Arms used from Henry v. down to
Qu. Elizabeth ; above it a royal crown.
•f HENRIGU8 : DEI : QRACIA : REX : ANQLIE : ET : FRANCIE :
ET : DOMINU8 : HIBERNIE :
BL Resembles the rev. of Na 753. The legend probably
adapted, but too indistinct to be read.
For other seals of this class, see Nos. 7SO-7S4-
BEVERLET, co. York.
Corporation.
4625. [a.D. 1425.] Red : fine, edge chipped. 2-^ in.
[Add. ch. 1 5,888.]
SL John of Beverley, Archbishop of York, seated on a
carved throne, somewhat resembling that on the great seal of
K. Edward I. {see No. 132), with mitre and pall, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a .crozier, his feet on a
projecting footboard, and under his feet a fox. In the field,
on each side a tree, and overhead on the 1. a crescent, on the
r. an estoile. Thirteenth century style of work.
^ SrOILLVM : GOMMVNITAT18 : BVRQC6NCIV1M : BeV€RLACI i«
4625*. Sulph. cast from fine but chipped impression.
[Ixxiv. 13.]
+ . . GILL ATI VRG6NGIUM : EG . . . R • ACI.
G. Poulson, Beverlac^ London, 4to., 1829, pi., p. 771.
Another state of the Seal, A.D. 1501-1507.
4626. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. 2-f^ in.
[D.C., E. 32.]
Generally resembles the preceding seal, >yith addition of a
shield of arms in the field on each side ; 1. an eagle displayed ;
r., per pale, dex., See of York, sin., a pale lozengy, for
Thomas Savage, Archbishop of York, a.d. i 501-1507.
• 8IQILLVM : COMMVNITATIS : BVRQENCIUM : B€U€RLACI m
Drake, EborcLCum, pi. ci., appendix, fig. xxv.
Mayof^s First Seal.
4627. [a.D. 1648.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 5820.]
12 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A carved shield of arms : three bars wavy, on a chief a
beaver^ for TOWN OF Beverley. Background of foliage.
ii 8IQIL' • MAIOR' • QVBERNAT • ET • BVRGEN8' • V1LL>E - DE •
4628. [A.D. 1656-7.] Red : fine, but fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 5823.]
L* MA10R' • QVBERNAT EN . . . VILUE -DE
Second Seal.
4629. [late 17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\
in. [Ixxiv. 16.]
A copy of the preceding seal, No. 4627.
ii 8IQIL' • MAIOR QVBERNAT • ET • BVRQEN8 • VILUE • DE •
BEVERLA'.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
ToTvn Seal.
4630. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in.
[Ixxiv. 1 7.1
A shield of arms of the Town of Beverley as in No. 4627.
THE 8EALE OF THE TOWN OF BEVERLEY.
Signet.
4631. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxiv. 14.]
A shield of arms : three bars wavy, on a chief a peacock in
his pride, betw. on the dex, a fleur-de-lis, on the sin, a lion
passant, a variant form of the arms of the Town of Beverley.
A nother Signet
4632. [i7th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 4 in.
[Ixxiv. 15.]
A shield of arms of the TOWN OF Beverley, as in No. 4627.
« BEVERLEY.
Official of the Provost Court.
4633. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
1 1 X I in. [Ixxiv. 18.]
Pointed oval : St. John of Beverley, Archbishop of York,
seated in a carved and canopied niche, with mitre, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a crozier. In base under an
arch, an official kneeling in prayer to the r.
8' • OFFICIAUTAT • PP08ITVR6 • B€V€RLACI •
LOCAL SEALS. 13
Seal of uncertain use,
4634. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x i
iiL [Ixxiv. 19.]
Oval : the front of a castle, with two round-towers, each
domed and bearing a flag, round-headed doorway with port-
cullis down, curtain-wall masoned and embattled, and having
two quatrefoiled windows. Over the battlements, on a wreath
a dexter hand couped at the wrist, grasping an olive branch.
This type resembles the seals used by sheriffs.
BEWDLET, CO. Worcester.
Corporation,
4636. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|- in.
[Ixxiii. 89.]
An anchor, ringed, over all a fetterlock containing on the
dex, a sword erect, on the sin, a rose, ToWN OF Bewdley.
• 8IQILLVM lOr LIBERTATIS lOr BVRQI DE it BEWDLEY.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ vol. i., p. 139.
Official Seal.
4636. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 4 in.
[Ixxiii. 9a]
Device of the armorial charges of the Town of Bewdley,
as in No. 4635.
V^ 8IQILLVM • OFFICIALE • DE - BEWDLEY.
BIDEFORD, CO. Devon.
Corporation.
4637. [15th cent] Sulph. cast 2^ in. [D.C., G. 27 l]
On a bridge of four round-headed arches, with a river (the
Torridge) flowing in base ; on the 1. a chapel with bell-cote
and bell ; on the r. a chapel with tall spire ; in the centre, on a
cross patt6e standing on a tall stem, the Virgin and Child,
the Virgin being Patron Saint of the parish. Field diapered
with foliage and flowers.
8IQILLUM m VILLA m OE m BYDEFORD f^ \H tt^ COM m
DEVON m
Inner border cabled.
14 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Common Seal, A.D. 1577.
4638. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^- in. [Ixi. 63.]
A bridge of one whole and two demi*arches, masoned and
with parapet, over the river Torridge, with a ship of one
mast passing under the central arch.
-I- SIQILLVM • COMVNE • DE • BEDIIFORDE. 1577.
S. Lewis, Tcpogr, Dict,^ vol. i., p. 143.
Bridge Estate.
4689. [17th cent] Sulph. cast, i in. [Ixl 64.]
A reduced design derived from that described in No. 4637.
BRIDGE TRUST - BIDEFORD.
BINDON USEXTY, CO. Dorset
Seal for Labourers^ Peases.
4640. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i in.
The inscription bynedoNi across the field, betw. two parallel
lines, with a fascicle of sprigs above, and another below.
« COMITATUS tK m DORS' f^
Beaded border.
BIRMINGHAM, co. Warwick, A.D. 1838.
4641. [19th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in.
[Ixxiii. 2.]
An ornamental shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, az. five
lozenges in bend sinister, or, Burmichame ; 2, 3, per pale
indented, ai^. and sa., Bermingham. Motto on a scroll
below : — FORWARD. AH encircled with a branch of myrtle or
laurel on the 1., and a branch of oak on the r. fructed ; inter-
laced with a ribbon inscribed : — INCORPORATED BY ROYAL
CHARTER, 1888.
Legend on a buckled strap :
COMMON SEAL OF THE MAYOR ALDERMEN A BURQE8SES OF
THE BOROUGH OF BIRMINGHAM.
For a variant form of the arms, of. S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL i.,
p. 154.
LOCAL SEALS. 1$
. Free Grammar School.
First Seal, A.D. 1552.
4642. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i\ in.
[xxxv. 123.]
Five persons seated at a rectangular board or table ; the
three who are in the front have the arms based and extended
to the table.
8 : COMVNE : LtBERE : 8COLE : EDWARDI : VI : IM :
BIRMIMQHM.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schoolsy vol. ii., p. 620.
4643. Another, [xlvii. 748.]
Laing's MS. Catal.^ No. 295.
Second Seal, A.D. 1685.
4644. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. 2^ in.
[xxxv. 124.]
K. Edward VI., Royal Founder, seated in majesty on a
canopied throne ; on each side two persons kneeling, the two
nearest to the king holding books. In the field two royal
badges, 1. a fleur-de-lis ;. r. a rose en soleiL
ei 8IQILLVM ^^m cOE «^ a iiK Q a P a LIBERE a 8COLE A
EDWARDI A VI A IN SKA iMi BRIMICHAM.
G. P. appears to stand for Gubernatorum possessionum,
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, voL ii., p. 628.
4645. Another, [xlvii. 746.]
Laing's MS. Catal, No. 296.
BISHOP'S CASTLZy co. Salop, A.D. 16091
4646. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14- x i in. [Ixxl 12.]
Oval : the front of a castle, with two round towers, each
domed and bearing a flag, round-headed doorway with
portcullis half-down ; curtain-wall masoned and embattled,
and having a dome of four segments, topped with a flag on a
staff*, between the initial letters 1. r. for Jacobus Rex. In
base the date of the confirmation by K. James I. of the
Royal Charter granted to the inhabitants by Qu. Elizabeth,
A.D. 1609.
Cabled border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 159.
1 6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BLANDFOBI^FOBUM, co. Dortet.
Ccrpcration.
4647. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[IxxiL 25.]
A carved shield kA arms : England with a label of three
pcMnts, for the DucHY OF Lancaster. The carved woric of
the shield at each side includes^ by way of supporter, an
ostrich leather of the DuCHY. In the fidd at the sides the
initial letters D. L. {Ducaitis LoMcastruBl)
m SIQILLVM ft BVRQENTIVM ft ViLLAE ft DE ft
BLANFORD ft FORVM.
S. LewiSy Topogr, Dict^ voL i, p. 1691
Mayor.
4648. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i x j^ in.
[IxiL 26.]
Oval : a shield of arms : DuCHY OF LANCASTER, as in Na
4647, hanging from a riband tied in a double bow-loiot
BLYTHINO HUNDRED, co. Suffolk.
Bailiff.
4649. [17th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted brownish-red, from
an impression belonging to the Earl of Leicester. -J^ in.
[Ixxvi 35.]
A castle, with round-headed doorway, portcullis half-down,
and two round side-towers, with domes and flags. In base
the inscription :
BLITH.
The letters TH are conjoined
BODMIM, CO. ComwalL
First Common SeaL
4650. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
li X i\ in. [D.C., G. 56.]
Pointed oval : a king, perhaps Ethelred, or Edward the
Elder, seated on a throne under a canopy, resembling a triple-
towered castle, supported on slender columns, in the r. h. a
sceptre fleury. Field hatched or diapered lozengy.
8' C0MVN6 : BVRQ6NGIVM : B0DMINI6.
LOCAL SEALS. I?
Second Seal,
4651. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| x i|
in. [Ixi. 4.]
Pointed oval : a king, seated on a throne under a canopy,
resembling a triple-towered castle, with crown, in the r. h. a
sceptre fleury.
8IQ1LL. COMVNE BVRQENSIVM BODMINIE.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ vol. i., p. 178.
BOLTON, CO. Lancaster,
Corporation.
4652. [19th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix 2\ in.
[Ixvi. 23.]
A carved shield of arms : on a mount an elephant with an
embattled tower on its back, TOWN OF BoLTON. Encircled
with a branch of oak on the 1., and a branch of myrtle or
laurel on the r., fructed, tied with a riband.
Legend on a buckled strap : —
SEAL OF THE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BOLTON.
For the arms, cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 183.
Mayor.
4653. [19th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| x i\ in.
[IxvL 24,]
A shield of arms of the TOWN OF BOLTON, as in No. 4652 ;
encircled with the branches as before.
BOROUQH OF BOLTON.
MAYOR'S SEAL.
BOSSINET o^/MTREVENA, in the Parish (7/TINTAOEL,
CO. Cornwall.
4654. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i4 in.
[IxL 6.]
IC Arthur's castle, with three towers, the principal one
domed, and embattled walls, set upon the sea, with a flight of
four steps leading down from the central doorway into the
water.
«i SIQILLVM • MAIORIS • ET • BVRQIENSIV • BVRQI •
^ , . , , DE • TINTAIOEL •
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, vol. i., p. 190.
VOL. IL C
1 8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BOSTON, CO, Lincoln,
Mayor and Burgesses,
4655. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixvi. 83.]
A shield of arms : three crowns in pale, TOWN OF Boston.
Bctw. three ornamental branches of foliage. In the field on
the L the letter B, on the r. a tun, by way of rebus,
il SIQiL • COE • MAIOR • ET • BVRGEN • BVRGI • DE •
BOSTON - IN • COM • LINCOLN.
S. Lewis, Tofiogr. Diet,, vol. i., p. 192.
Mayor of the New Borough,
4666. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixvi. 84.]
An ornamental shield of arms : TOWN OF Boston, as in
No. 4655.
A 8IQILLV * MAI0R8 il NOVI * BVRGI lAr DE lAr BOSTON.
Inner border beaded.
Admiralty Court, A.D. 1573.
4657. Sulph. cast from impression, chipped. if in.
[D.C, H. 176.]
A three-masted ship on the sea ; the mainsail set and
charged with a shield of arms of the Town OF Boston.
SIQILL^ • CONCERN' • CAVSAS • MARINAS . MAIORATVS •
BVRGI • DE • BOSTON • 1573.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,, vol. i., p. 191.
Wool Staple,
4668. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [Ixvi. 85.]
In a carved gothic panel, St Botulph, standing, in the r. h.
a pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book. Before him a wool-pack.
SIGIL' il STAPULE lOr DE lAr SANCTO ii BOTULFO.
4659. Another. [D.C, F. 45.]
BOXFORD. CO. Suffolk.
Queen Elizabeth's Free Grammar School,
4660. Sulph. cast i\ in. [Ixxil 19.]
LOCAL SEALS. 1 9
A shield of arms : three dexter hands, issuing from clouds
at the dexter, sinister and base, grasping a closed book.
«■SIQ : LIBERE : 8CH : ORAM : REGI : ELIZ : IN : BOXFORD :
IN • COM • 8VFF.
Cabled borders.
BRAGKLEY, co. Northampton.
466L [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixx. 44.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant between
three pheons, Egerton, Earl OF Bridgwater, for Town
OF Brackley ; 2, 3, on a bend, three buck's heads cabossed,
bend-wise, STANLEY. Crests, (i.) on a wreath a lion rampant
holding an arrow ; (2.) on a chapeau turned up erm. an eagle
preying on an infant swaddled, Stanley.
Legend on a riband : —
SIQILLVM • BVRQI • DE • BRACKLEY.
S. Lewisy Topogr, Dict.^ voL i., p. 202.
BBENTWOODi co, Essex,
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1557.
4662. Sulph. casts from the silver matrix. 14 in. [xxxv.
125. A, B.]
0. An ornamental shield of arms : the Trinity. Back-
ground replenished with elegant arabesque design of foliage.
R. An ornamental shield of arms, shaped as in the obv.\
per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three lions* gambs erect and
erased within a bordure, on a chief an eagle displayed, armed
and crowned, a fleur-de-lis for difference, SiR ANTHONY
Browne, knt., founder; sin., quarterly, i. 4, [on] a chevron
betw. three leopards' faces [as many bombs, fired], Farring-
TON ; 2, three cinquefoils, two and one, Farrington ; 4. a
cross engrailed between four roundles, CLAYTON. Back-
ground as in obv.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 40S.
4663. Another, [xlvii. 753,754.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 279.
C 2
20 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
BRIDGNORTH, co. Salop.
4664. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, 2\ in.
[Ixxi. 13.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled wall and turrets, round-
headed doorway, three flat-headed and two circular windows.
• 8IQILLVM GOMVNE V1LL>E DE BRIDGNORTH.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ vol. i., p. 227 ; cf. a variant seal, somewhat
resembling the above, in Archaologta^ vol. xv., p. 380.
4666. [a.d. 1724.] Red wax, covered with paper before
impression. [Add. ch. 19,411.]
In the body of this document the seal is called that of the
Bailiffs' office, cf. No. 4666.
Bailiffs of the Liberty.
4666. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 in.
[D.C., G. 275.]
On a rocky mount replenished with flowers, an embattled
castle, with central turret and two round towers, and rounds
headed doorway, with portcullis half-down. In the field two
shields of arms: 1. a cross of St. George; r., quarterly, 1,4
France (modern), 2, 3, England. Inner edge of the field
engrailed.
ta 8IQILLUM : OFFICIJ : BALLIUOR : LIBERTATIS : VILLE :
DE : BRUGES.
Cabled borders.
ArchtEologiay vol. xv., pp. 380, 400, 401.
4667. Another, [xlvii. 755.]
Laing's MS. Catal.j No. 378.
Municipal Council of the Borough.
4668. Red sealing-wax from the matrix. 2 in, [xliv.
227.]
Modem copy of preceding seal of the Bailiffs' office with
legend substituted.
ft SEAL : OF : THE : MUNICIPAL : COVNCIL : OF : THE :
BOROVQH : OF : BRIDGNORTH.
Cabled borders.
LOCAL SEALS. 21
BBIDGWATERi co. Somerset
4669. [a.D. 1398.] Red: fine; very imperfect. About
2 in. when perfect [Cott ch. xv. 17.]
On a bridge of four round-headed arches, over the river
Parret, a castle, with three tiers or storeys of walling, masoned
and embattled, and with round-headed doorway. Twelfth
century style of work.
«■SIQILL : COM QE • WA
4670. Sulph. cast of No. 4669, before it had been so much
injured. [D.C., F. 634.]
4671. Another. [Ixxi. 54.]
Mayor ^ Bailiffs^ and Burgesses,
4672. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxi. 55.]
On a bridge of five pointed arches over the river, a castle
with three tiers or storeys of walling, masoned and embattled,
and at each side a round tower or turret, with round-headed
doorway, portcullis half-down, below it a head. In the field
above on the 1. an estoile, on the r. a fleur-de-lis. This
design forms the charges on the shield of arms of the TOWN
OF Bridgwater.
• SIQILLUM • MAIORIS • BALLIUOR • ET BVRQENC •
WILLE • DE BRIGEWATER •
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Tapogr, Dict^ vol. i., p. 230.
BBIDPOBTi CO, Dorset.
First Common SeaL
4673. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[D.C., H. 186.]
A castle, standing on water (the River Bride), masoned
and embattled, with a round tower at each side, over each a
fleur-de-lis of FRANCE. In the field betw. the towers a lion
passant guardant of ENGLAND, crowned. In the round-
headed doorway three stanchions. This design forms the
charges on the shield of arms of the TOWN OF Bridport.
«i SIQILLVM • COMVNE • V1LL>E • DE • BRYDEPORTE.
Inner border cabled.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ vol. i., p. 232.
22 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Later Common Seal, A.D. 1836.
4674. Red sealing-wax, recent impression from the
matrix. 2 in. [xxxvi. 196.]
An ornamental carved shield of arms with the heraldic
colours indicated : gu., a castle with two side towers, arg.,
over each a fleur-de-lis, or, in chief a lion passant guardan^
crowned of the last, the base harry wavy of eight, arg. and az..
Town of Bridport.
sigillvm comvne vill>e de brydeporte
•I- 1836 +
Mayor, A.D, 1836.
4676. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, i^ in. [xxxvi. 197.]
A shield of arms of the Town of Bridport, as in No.
4674.
SEAL OF THE MAYOR OF BRIDPORT
• 1836 -
Mayor's Signet,
4676. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from matrix. | in. [Ixii.
27.]
On a wreath a castle, embattled and masoned, with two
round side-towers, domed ; betw. them a lion passant.
Beaded border.
Bailiff's Signet
4677, [17th -1 8th cent] Sulph. cast from matrix. | in.
[Ixii. 29.]
A castle, embattled and masoned, with two round side-
towers, domed ; betw. them, on a wreath, a hand and arm in
armour grasping a sword in bend.
BRIOHTFORD HUNDRED, co. Sussex, in the Rape
of Bramber,
4678. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2 X i|^ in; [Ixxii. 80.J
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a fess betw. a lion rampant
in chief, and in base a griffin's head erased.
■¥ 8VSSEX • R • BRAMBOR h- HVHDRED DE h- BYRTFORD'.
LOCAL SEALS. 23
BRISTOL^ COS. Gloucester and Somerset
First Common Seal.
4679, [14th cent] Recent impressions in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 2-j- in., shewing marks of the pins employed
in the matrix to steady it. [xlv. 18, 19.]
0. View of Bristol Castle, an elaborately designed edifice
on waves, with outer bailey and walls embattled and
masoned, round-headed windows and doorway, lofty tower
on the r., somewhat lower tower on the 1., with a watchman
on it, half-length, to the r., blowing a long trumpet ; at each
side a smaller tower.
•I- SIQILLVM : COMMVN€ : BVRGENSIVM : BRISTOLLI€ :
R. On the r. a one-masted ship, with mainsail set, steered
over the waves by a mariner holding a rudder or sweep over
the side, towards a round-headed archway at the corner of a
building on the 1. ; on the embattled summit of the building
the head and r. h. of a watchman who is pointing out the
way to the steersman. In the foreground on the beach a
large conger-eel to the 1.
Legend in two rhyming hexameters : —
+ 8€CR€TI CLAVI8 8V POR"n NAVITA NAVI8
PORT^CVSTODIT POR"P VIGIL INDIC€4>DIT.
The letters OR in portam are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
ypurn. Brit. Arch. Assoc, voL xxxi., pp. 180-183; cf. Ducange,
Gufssarium, s.v. " Clavis," a place closed by a key, hence a " key " or
" quay," in which signification the word is probably here employed.
4680. Plaster cast, tinted red, of the rev. only. [xlv. 20.]
468L [a,D. 1496.] Bronze-green : fine, chipped at the
edges. [Add. ch. 26,476.]
4682. [a.D. 1553.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Add. ch.
26,500.3
Second Common Seal, A.D. 1 569.
4683. Sulph. cast from the matrix in possession of the
Corporation. 34- in. [Ixiii. 42, 43.]
0. On a mount replenished with tufts of herbage a shield
of arms : on the sin.^ on a mount, a castle, with two towers,
domed, on each a pennon : the dex. base barry wavy, thereon
a three-masted ship sailing from behind the castle, the fore
and main masts in sight, on the first a sail, CiTY OF BRISTOL.
Crest upon a helmet mantling and wreath, two arms em-
bowed, and interlaced in saltire, issuing from clouds, in the
dex. a snake, in the sin, a balance. Supporters, two unicorns
sejant.
24 CATAIXX;UE OF SEALS.
• : 8IQILLVM : • : COMMVN6 • • - MAIORIS z - ET -*- -*-
COMMVNITATIS -•-•'•- CIVITATIS -t- m -^ BRISTOLLIAE ft
A.O -*- DOMINI • 1569.
R. A copy of the r^v, of the first seal. No. 4679L
• : NISIft • * DOMINV8 •: • :• CVSTODIERIT • CIVITATEM ft
• ft.FRVSTRA ft • ft VIQILAT •: • :- QVI « * « CVSTODIT :
ft:EAMft1569: VaimaawLx.)
S. Lewis, Topof^. Dutj toL L, pi 240.
4684. [A.D. 1616.] Bnmze-^preen : indistinct and injured
by pressure. About 34- in. [Harl. ch. 58 E. 15.]
4685. [A.D. 162a] Bronze-green : very imperfect and in-
distinct [Harl. ch. 58 E. 2l]
Seal of Arms,
4686. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, if X i-iV in. [xlv. 23.]
Oval : a shield of arms of the CiTY OF BRISTOL^ crest, and
supporters, as described in Na 4683.
Cabled border.
Mayoralty.
First Seal.
4687. [i4th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impressioa
l^ inch. [Ixiii. 49.]
On the 1. a view of Bristol castle, with four embattled
towers. The secret quay, see No. 4679, is open, and a ship is
sailing out, bearing a flag of the RovAL Arms, England
only. Betw. the flag and the ship, in the field the letter B.
it SIQILLVM • MAIORITATIS - VILL€ • BRISTOLLI€.
Second Seal
4688. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from matrix, i^in. [xlv. 21.]
On the ^1. a view of Bristol castle, with three store)rs of
embattled masonry, on one of the comer towers a watchman,
half-length to the 1., blowing a horn, on the battlements a
flag charged with a cross, on another turret another watch-
man blowing a horn. The secret quay, see No. 4679, is open,
and a ship is sailing out from behind the castle, with high
forecastle and flag of the Royal Arms of England, as
used by Edward III., viz., quarterly, i, 4, five fleurs-de-lis,
for France, 2, 3, England. In the field over the forecastle
the initial letter B.
tt 8IQILL' • MAIORITATIS • VILLE • BRI8TOLLIE •:•
ioftrn, Brit Arch, Assoc, vol. xxxi., p. 180.
LOCAL SEALS. 2$
4689. Red: fine, cut from a charter dated A.D. 1340.
[xxxvi. 43.]
4690. Red : fine, cut from a charter. [xxxvL 222.]
469L [a.D. 141 4.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 26469.]
4692. Sulph. cast from fine impression ofodv. only. [D.C.,
G. 270.]
WitA counterseal 0/ JOHfj Stanley, Mayor.
4693. [a.D. 1444.] Red: fine. [Add. ch. 26471.]
0. As before. No. 4688.
R. A small oval signet, 4- X f in., from a ring. On a shield
a merchant's mark, betw. the initial letters, L S.
Cabled border.
4694. [a.d. 1444.] Red : fine, with the counterseal as
above. [Add. ch. 26472.]
With c<mntersealof^\iAAKyi Canynges, Mayor.
4696. [A.D. 1449.] Red : the edge injured. [Harl. ch. 112
D. 40.]
0. As before, No. 4688.
R. A small round signet, \ in., from a chased ring. A
wing ? In the field an indistinct word . . nyn . . Perhaps
the name of the mayor.
Cabled border.
With counterseal of PHILIP Meede, Mayor.
4696. [A.D. 1459.] Red. [Add. ch. 26474.]
0. As before, No. 4688.
B. A small round signet, f in., from a chased ring. An
eagle rising with expanded wings, cf crest of MEADE, an
eagle displayed with two heads. Betw. two indistinct initial
letters in black letter.
The Jurats.
4697. [A.D. 1536.] Red: fine, injured. \ in. [Harl. ch.
76 H. 24.]
A lion passant guardant of England, in the fore paw a
sword erect. In the field a crown of three points. Fourteenth
century style of work.
« 8' IVRAT IST0LL6.
26 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Admiralty and Maritime Affairs.
4698. [i6th cent ?] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from a worn leaden matrix ? 2 in. [xlv. 22.]
A one-masted ship on waves ; with mainmast, shrouds,
mainsail set and charged with foliage and devices now
obliterated, crenellated poop, and prow, on the one a flag
charged with a cross, on the other a flag of the ROYAL Arms
OF England, coarsely and erroneously engraved. Field
replenished with sprigs of foliage.
4699. Sulph. cast [Ixiii. 44.]
Mayor of the Staple,
4700. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from flne impression. [D.C.,
E. 713.]
A lion's face, enraged, within a cordon of eight fleurs-de-lis.
+ • 8' • MAIOR : STAPVL€ : B'RSTOLL'.
Beaded borders.
Seal ^'pro recognitione debitorum'' see Nos. 1066-1068.
BBUTONi or BBEWTON^ co. Somerset,
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1520.
4701. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i^ in.
[xxxv. 126.]
A /««, with branches of vine and grapes springing there-
from ; forming a rebus on the name of the town in conjunction
with the legend.
tji THE tir SEALLE tir OF tir THE tir SKOLLE « OF « BREW
Outer border carved.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools y vol. ii., p. 412.
4702. Another, [xlvii. 756.]
Laing's MS, Catal,, No. 289.
BUCKINGHAM, co. Buckingham.
4703. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1% in.
[lix. 7^.]
A carved shield of arms : per pale, a swan with wings ex-
panded, ducally gorged and chained, TOWN OF BUCKINGHAM.
S8 8IQIL' : COMVN : BALLI : ET : BVRGENS ; DE : BVCK.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 265.
LOCAL SEALS. 2^
BUGKINOHAMSHIBE.
Peter de Salford, Sheriff,
4704. [a.d. 1365.] Brown: injured by pressure. | in.
[Harl. ch. Z6 D. 44.]
A stag's head cabossed, with the initial letter B betw.
the attires.
8' VIC B' €T B'.
{Sigillum Vicecomi/is Bedfordie et BuckinghamU,)
BUBFOBDy CO, Oxon,
4705. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 x i-j^ in.
[Ixxi. 6.]
Pointed oval : a lion rampant guardant contoum^.
-I- SIGILU C0MMVN6 • BVRG€N8IVM • D6 - BVR6FORD.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did,, vol. L, p. 275.
A Counterseal,
4706. Sulph. cast from matrix. .4 in. [Ixxi. 7.]
A lion rampant
BUBY ST. EDMUND'S, co, Suffolk.
Free Grammar School,
4707. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-|- in.
[Ixxi. 98.]
Our Lord, three-quarters length, with nimbus of radiant
lines, before a group of the disciples, blessing a child, whose
head only is shown. In base, an ornamentally carved
entablature inscribed : —
• + 8INITE + • • PARVVLOS • • » VENIRE » • AD • • ME • .
— Marc. X. 14.
• 8IQIL • COE • QVBER • LIBERE • 8CHOL>E • GRAM • REGIS •
EDWARDI • VI - BVRI>E.
GASTBUM LEONIS (Caerleon, Castell-lleon, or
Holt), co, Denbigh.
Exchequer,
(puke of Norfolk^ Edward Neville^ Edmund LentalL)
4708. [A.D. 1450.] Red : fine, but imperfect. About i:J^ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 8640.]
Within a finely carved gothic trefoil or trilobe of tracery, a
shield of arms : chequy, Warren, borne by the HOWARDS,
Dukes of Norfolk.
28 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ta SIQILLU DUG' NORFF EDWARDr NEVYLU EDMUNDl
LENTALU.
Carved border.
4709. [A.D. 1450.] Red : fine, chipped and injured. [Add.
ch. 8639.]
ft SIQILLU : EVYLL* EDMVNDI LENTALL'.
4710. [A.D. 145 1.] Red: fine, but fragmentary. [HarL ch.
58 F. 36.]
I NEW
4711. [A.D. 1456.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 864L]
« SIQILLU • D WARDI NEVYLU EDMUNDl LENTALL'.
4712. [a.d. 1470.] Red : fine, but very imperfect [Add.
ch. 8636.1
ILLU DU €DMUNDI LENT
First Sea/ 0/ Henry VII I.
4713. [A.D. 1520.] Red: fine. 14 in. [Add. ch. 8647.]
A lion passant, over it an open crown of three fleurs-de-lis.
Inner border partly engrailed. Poor style of art
•f SIQILLD D'NI REQIS SCCII CASTRILEONO.
4714. [A.D. 1 530.] Red : fine, chipped. [Add. ch. 8648.]
Second Seal,
4716. [a.d. 1546.] Red : fine, the sides broken off. 2| in.
[Add. ch. 8649.]
On a mount, a lion passant Over it a jewelled coronet
of three crosses patties, and two fleurs-de-lis. Inner border
partly engrailed.
8' HENR • R • DNI • Hll • ET • CASTELL
V FiL • TAL
The letters he in Henr are conjoined.
GAEBLEONj co. Monmouth.
Mayoralty,
4716. [i4th-i5th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect im-
pression, i-i- in. [Ixvii. 51.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway. On a field or, background sem^-de-lis.
: MAIORITA E : KAIRLION -»t
Inner border beaded.
LOCAL SEALS, 29
CAMBBIDOE^ co. Cambridge,
First Corporation Seal,
4717. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
i|- in, [Ix. 5.]
On a bridge of four complete and two incomplete arches,
embattled, with the R. Cam flowing in base, a shield of arms :
quarterly, I, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3, ENGLAND, supported
by two kneeling angels.
Legend on a riband : —
8' : COMMUNITATIS : VILLE : CANTEBRIQE M
Second Seal
4718. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ix. 6.]
An ornamental shield of arms : on a fess three towers
arched, masoned and embattled, in chief a fleur-de-lis betw.
two roses, in base a river, thereon three ships, each with one
mast and yard, TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and narrow wreath, on a mount a quadrangular
castle, with five (for four) domed towers, in front two portals.
Supporters two seahorses. In base a riband not inscribed.
«■8IQILLVM • COMMVNITATI8 • VILUE • CANTABRIQI>E.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ voL i., p. 308.
Mayoralty.
4719. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|X i| in.
[IX.9.]
Oval : a shield of arms : TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE, as before,
differently treated.
Legend on a band : —
• SEAL OF THE MAYORALTY OF THE BOROUGH OF
CAMBRIDGE.
Carved border.
Mayor.
4720. [17th cent] Sulph. cast. 14 X i^^ in. [Ix. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms, Town of Cambridge.
Another Seal,
4721. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast. 14- x i-yV in. [Ix. 8.]
Oval : a shield of arms, TOWN OF Cambridge, a variant.
30 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OAMBRIDOB nNIVEBSITY.
First Seal.
4722. [f. A.D. I26l] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped at the edge. 2|- x i-J^ in. [Ix. lo.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated on a throne or chair,
with flat cap and academical gown, holding a book, betw.
two scholars, standing, in disputation. All in a niche, with
carved church-like canopy above it, on the 1. an estoile of six
points, on the r. a crescent In base, over the R. Cam, a
bridge with sloping sides, on four carved pointed arches ; in
the water three fish naiant, two and one.
SIQILLVM [: VNnV€R8ITAT18 : CANT€BRIQI€ .
Proc. Soc Antig.^ 2nd series, vol. x., 1885, pt. IIL, pp. 226, 229.
Second Seal.
4723. \c. A.D. 1410.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2-t X i| in. [Ix. 15.]
Pointed oval : in three carved niches, with canopies pin-
nacled and crocketed, the Chancellor, seated, with fur-tippet,
hood and cap, holding in the 1. h. a book, betw. two scholars,
standing, in disputation, each with gown and hood. The
background of the niches, and field outside, diapered with
wavy sprigs of foliage. In base, over the R. Cam, a border
of three pointed arches, with masoned walls at the sides,
and crenellated parapet ; in the water two fish naiant in fess.
SIQILLUM t VNIUERSITATIS t CANTEBRIGGIE .
Proc. Soc, Atttig,^ 2nd series, vol. x., 1885, pt IIL, pp. 227, 229.
Third Sealy A.D. 1580.
4724. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 34 X 2^ in.
[Ix. 13.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated on a canopied chair,
with shell-shaped back and fluted pilasters of the style of the
Renaissance, wearing gown, fur-tippet, and hood, betw. two
masters-of-arts, wearing gown and hood, the one on the 1.
carrying a chained book of the Statutes of the University,
the other an open book. These are probably the proctors.
Over the chair the trilingual name of the Almighty : — njn*.
GEOZ • DEV8. in three lines, surrounded by a radiant glory.
At each side of this, a shield of the RoYAL Arms of
England as used by Qu. Elizabeth. In base, a shield
of arms : on a cross ermine, cantoned with four lions of
LOCAL SEALS. 31
England, a book clasped and garnished, UNIVERSITY OF
Cambridge* The shield is placed betw. branches of flowers
and foliage, and the date 15-80. Over the shield on a
riband, the inscription : —
« MARS tt MV8A8 «
fit 8IQILLVM « C5E « CANCELLARII « MROK « ET «
SCHOLARlV « VNIVERSITAT « CANT€BRIGIE.
Proc, Soc Antiq,, 2nd series, vol. x., 1885 J pt- HI., p. 227. Where
the back of the matrix is said to bear the following inscription :
QVILIELMVS « FARRAND tir PROCVRATOR tir
DEDIT ft MATERIAM .
MATTH>eVS A STOKI8 ^ BEDELLV8 6 DEDIT A
FORM AM « 1580 1^
4725. [a.d. 1630.] Light brown : fine fragments. [Add.
ch. 5523.]
VER8ITAT * CANTEB
4726. [a.d. 1661.] Red : fine fragments. [Add. ch. 6035.]
VNIVERSITAT * CANTEBR
4727. [A.D. 1670.] Red : injured by pressure ; app. by
pink and green silk ribands. [Add. MS. 8129 6.]
Chancellor,
4728. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, the
edge chipped. 2 x i-J^ in. [Ix. 12.]
Pointed oval : bust of the Chancellor, to the r., wearing a
flat cap, betw. two flowering branches, on a masoned bridge of
four carved pointed arches, over the R. Cam. In the water
two fishes embowed and addorsed All within an elegantly
carved and pointed double quatrefoiL
ft 8' GANG6LLARII VNIV€RSITATI8 CANT€BRIQI€
Proc, Soc, Antiq.y 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 228.
4729. [a.d. 1 3 16.] Dark-green: originally fine, now
fragmentary. [Harl. ch. ill C. 25.]
VNIV€RSIT
Official Seal of the Chancellor^ A.D. 1580.
4730. Sulph. cast from fine impression, chipped at the
edge. 2f X i^ in. [Ix. 14.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, with gown, fur-tippet with
hanging tails, and flat square cap, holding a book; in a
carved pulpit on a reeded corbel, betw. two branches of laurel.
From his mouth a label issues, in.scribed : — ftjocDOMlNVStt
PROPE • EST tn ft — Philipp. iv. 5. Over head a crowned shield
32 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
of the Royal Arms of England as used by Qu.
Elizabeth. In base, a carved shield of arms : University
OF Cambridge, betw. the date 1 5-80.
fii SIQILLVM ft OFFICII ft CANCELLARII ft ALM>E ft
VNIVERSITATIS ft CANTEBRIQIE ft
Proc, Soc, Anfig., 2nd series, vol. x., pt II L, p. 228, where the back
of the matrix is said to bear the following inscription :
: EX : DONO •:* D : EDW : LEEDYS : 1VRI8 :•: CIVILIS :
DOCTORIS :
and in the centre, m. 8. for Matthew Stokis, Bedell, see No. 4724.
Official Seal of the Vice-chancellor , A.D. 1580.
4731. Sulph. cast from the gold signet ring, i x -f- in.
[lix. II.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : UNIVERSITY OF CAM-
BRIDGE, see No. 4724.
Proc. Soc- Antiq., 2nd series, voL x., pt. III., p. 229, where the ring is
said to bear inside the initials of Matthew Stokis, Bedell, see No.
4724-
Mtchael'Housej
or House of the Scholars of St, Michael, A.D. 1 324 ;
afterwards incorporated into Trinity College, A.D. 1546.
4732. Sulph. cast from fine impression, edge chipped,
i-l in. [Ix. 51.]
St. Michael the Archangel, with expanded wings, in the
1. h. a shield of early form charged with a cross, trampling
on the dragon, and piercing his head with a long cross held
in the r. h.
it S' : MAORI €T : 8COLARIV • DOM' : 8CI : MICH'I8 : CANT6BR'.
Proc, Soc, Antig,, 2nd series, voL x., pt. III., p. 232.
Kin^s Hall, a.d. 1337 ;
afterwards incorporated into Trinity College, A.D. 1546.
4733. Sulph. cast from fine impression, chipped at the
edge. 2\ in. [Ix. 32.]
On a low carved pedestal in a carved and canopied gothic
niche with open sides, K. Edward III., founder, seated with
crown, holding in the 1. h. a model of a church, with the r. h.
presenting foundation-charter to the Master, kneeling on
the 1., outside the pale of the niche. In base, under five
LOCAL SEALS. 33
carved arches of a pent-house, three three-quarter-length, and
two half-length suppliants with upraised hands. On each
side, on a mount, an oak-tree, on which is suspended a shield
of arms : 1., England ; r., quarterly i, 4, France (Ancient),
2, 3, England, for Edward III.
: SIGILLU : GOMUNE : CUSTODIS ET SCOLACRI]UM AULE :
REGIS : CANTEBRIGGIE m m^ m
Proc, Soc. Antiq.^ 2nd series, vol x., pt. IIL, p. 232.
Clare Hall^
now Clare College^ a.d. 1326.*
First Seal
4734. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2^ x i| in. [Ix.
18.]
Pointed oval : in a carved gothic niche, with triple canopy,
the Lady Elizabeth [de Burgh], sister and co-heir of Gilbert,
Earl of Clare, foundress, standing, turned to the 1., a book of
Statutes in the 1. h., and with the r. h. presenting the charter of
foundation to a body of nine kneeling representatives of the
foundation and scholars. Background of the niche replenished
with large roses. Overhead, in three small canopied niches,
three-quarter-length effigies of the Virgin and Child betw. St
John Baptist with the Agnus Dei on the 1., and St John the
Evangelist 1 with an eagle and a palm branch on the r. On
the tabernacle work at each side of the principal niche a shield
of arms : 1., ENGLAND ; r., quarterly, CASTILE and Leon, for
K. Edward I., and Qu. Eleanor of Castile, maternal
grandparents of the foundress. In base, betw. two slipped
flowers a shield of arms : per pale, dex., three chevrons, Clare,
sin,, a cross, BURGH, within a bordure [guttle ?], Clare
College. For remarks on this bordure, which has been
conjectured to be guttle, but is very indistinct, and at one
part seems to bear a castle, rather than a goutte, see Proc,
Soc. Antiq, I. c, p. 233.
- • aula • CLAR6 • PIA - RCGE • SEMPER • VIRGO • MARIA.
Proc, Soc, Antiq.y 2nd series, voL x., pt. IIL, p. 233.
Second Seal.
-4735. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
2\i X 2\ in. [Ix. 19.]
Oval : a copy, badly proportioned, of the preceding seal,
No. 4734.
Beaded border.
Proc, Soc. Antiq, J 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 234.
* Or A.D. 1333-9, Proc. Soc. Antiq, I, c.
VOL. II. D
*
34 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Master^ A.D. 1742.
4736. Sulph. cast from the matrix* i-,VX ^ ^i^- D^- ^o.]
Oval : an elegantly carved shield of anns» Clare College,
see No. 4734,
Pembroke, or Valence-Mary Hall,
now College, A.D. 1347.
First Seal
4737. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 24^ x ij^ in. [Ix.
35.] .
Pointed oval : on a mount replenished with flowers, Aymer
de Valence, Earl of Pembroke, on the 1., and Mary de St Paul,
his Countess, on the r., standing side by side, each one holding
up the interior hand to a church or college-building overhead,
on the roof of which is a seated figure of Our Lord with
cruciform nimbus lifting up the hands in benediction betw.
two cinquefoils in the field. On each side of the mount a
forked tree, on which is slung by the strap a shield of arms :
1., eight bamilets (for barry of ten), an orle of nine martlets.
Valence ; r., per pale, dex., Valence fas in the other shield),
sin., three pales vair, on a chief a label of three points, each
dimidiated, St. Paul, Pembroke College. Background
faintly hatched.
ft 8'. CV8T0DI8 : ET : 8COLAR1V : DOMV8 : D€ : VAL€NC€ :
MARI6 : IN : CANT6BRIQ'.
Proc, Soc. Antiq,, 2nd series, voL x., pt. III., p. 234.
Secretum or Privy Seal^ a.d. 1347.
4738. Sulph. cast from fine impression, edge chipped.
I in. [Ix. 38.]
The Trinity, in a finely traced gothic panel.
SECRETV • AVLE • VAL6NCE • MARIE • CANTABRIQ.
Proc, Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 235.
Seal of Arms, A.D. 1649.
4739. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix, li X i in. [Ix.
37.]
Oval : a shield of arms, PEMBROKE COLLEGE, see No. 4737.
SIGILL : AVLi€ PEMBROCHI>E CANTABRIG1>E.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Proc. Soc, Antig., 2nd scries, vol x., pt. III., p. 235.
LOCAL SEALS. 35
Later Seal of Arms, A.D. 1844.
4740. Sulph. cast from the steel matrix, i^ X \. [Ix.
36.]
Oval : a shield of arms, PEMBROKE COLLEGE, see No. 4737,
suspended by a strap from a tree.
Proc, Soc. Antiq,^ 2nd series, vol. x., pt. II L, p. 235.
GonvilU Hally
or Hall of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary,
A.D. 1348 ; afterwards refounded as Gonville and
Caius College^ A.D. 1558.
4741. Sulph. cast from fine impression, chipped at the
edges. 24 X If in. [Ix. 52.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin in a carved
niche, with elegantly carved triple arched canopy pinnacled and
crocketed In base, a bishop, (for William Bateman, Bishop
of Norwich, A.D. 1 344-1 354, who established the College for
the founder, Edmund de Gonville, rector of Terrington and
Rushworth) with mitre and pastoral staff, kneeling in ador-
ation to the n, betw. six other kneeling personages.
S' COE . AVLE . ANVCIACOIS : BE : MARIE . CANT6BR1 . . .
Proc. Sac. Antiq.^ 2nd series^ voL x., pt. III., p. 237.
Gonville and Caius College^ A.D. 1558.
4742. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2|^ x 14 in.
[Ix. 16.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin, under an
elegantly carved arch of the Italian style, supported on slender
shafts. In base an oval shield with carved work, and having
indistinct charges ; between the letter B on the 1. and a
mitre on the r., for William Bateman, Bishop of Norwich,
A.D. 1 344-1 354. See No. 4741.
SIQILU COLLEQ . DE . GONEVIL ET CAIVS . FVND .1^. HO .
AN . B . MA . VIR A. VNTTE GATA [B.l
ProCn Soc, Aniiq^y 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 250.
Trinity Hally
or Hall of the Holy Trinity of Norwich, A.D. 1330.
First Seal
4743. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2\ in. [Ix. 43.]
The Trinity in a heavily canopied niche. At each side a
D 2
36 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
' —
wavy branch or sprig enclosing ten small heads, full-face, to
represent the host of heaven. In base, a small shield of arms :
a crescent ermine within a bordure engrailed, WILLIAM
Bateman, Bishop of Norwich, A.D. 1 344-1 354, founder; the
arms are borne by Trinity Hall.
# S' COLLEGII : SCOLARIV : AULE : SCE : TRINITATIS : DE :
NORWICO : IN : VNIUER8ITATE . CANTEBR :
Proc, Soc, Antiq.y 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 237.
4744. [i8th cent] Sulph.cast from a matrix. iVin- [Ix.
46.]
A shield of arms, Trinity Hall, {Sa. field).
TRIM : AVL: CANT;
Master y A.D. 1350.
4745. Sulph.cast from the silver matrix. i^x|in. [Ix. 44.]
Pointed oval : the Trinity in a canopied niche with taber-
nacle work at the sides. In base a shield of arms, TRINITY
Hall, see No. 4743.
SIGILLU CUSTODIS COLLEGII SCE TRINITAT' CANTEBRIG'.
Cabled borders.
Proc, Soc. Antiq.f 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 238.
Stephen Gardiner, Master. a.d. 1525-1549, 1353-1555.
(Bishop of Winchester, A.D. 1531-1550, 1553-1555.)
4746. Sulph. cast from the brass matrix. | in. [Ix. 45.]
A shield of arms : Trinity Hall, see No. 4743.
SIGILLUM m STEPHANI m MAKSAY ^
Proc. Soc. Antiq,y 2nd series, vol. x., pt III., p. 238, where the name
at the end of the legend is read, M.A.TR.CAN. (/>., Magister AuUe
Trinitatis Cantebrigic).
Henry Hervye, or Harvey, LL.D., Master.
AlAl, [A.D. 1580.] Light-brown: fine. 4^ in. [Add.
ch. 15,009,]
The monogram Hi, for H. H., initials of the master. In
the field the motto : — a OS • MENS • MANVS.
Beaded border.
Corpus Christi College, a.d. 1352.
4748. [Late 14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2| X 14 in. [D.C., F. 62.]
LOCAL SEALS. yj
Pointed oval : in a carved niche, with canopy pinnacled
and crocketed, the Coronation of the Virgin. Below this
the shields of arms : 1., the ARMS OF THE TRINITY ; r., the
symbols of the Passion, for jESUS Christ. In base, two
figures representing the two gilds which founded the College,
holding up a model church, betw. three half-length wor«
shippers.
S' • COE • DOMUS • CORPORIS • XPI • Z • BE • MARIE •
CANTEBRIQQIE.
4749. Another. [Ix. 21.]
4750. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, [xxxv. 62.]
4751. [a.d. 1567.] Red : app. by a plaited cord, green
and white, and enclosed in a tin-box. [Add. ch. 26,723.]
4752. Light-brown: fine, but imperfect at the edge,
[xl. 9.]
0. As before, No. 4748.
B. A small round counterseal, from a signet-ring. \ in.
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a pelican in her piety,
2, 3, three lilies, slipped, two and one, CORPUS Christi
College.
Proc Soc, Antiq,^ 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 239.
God's House J a.d. 1442.
4753. Sulph* cast from imperfect impression. if in.
[Ix. 47.]
The field divided by a horizontal line ; in the upper part
the Ascension of our Lord, in the lower part the Nativity.
8IGILLUM ^[COMMUNE ^ COLLEGII m DE ^] Q0DE8 •
HOUS "^ [CANTEBRIGIJE ttf^
Proc. Soc. Antiq,, 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 239.
Seal ad Causas,
See Monastic Seals, No. 2826.
Kings College^ a.d. 1441.
Second state [a.d. 1449] ^f ^^ seal of the Refoundation^ a.d. 1443.
4764. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
2\ in. [D.C., G. 31.]
The Assumption of the Virgin, in a vesica of clouds, upheld
by the Almighty and four angels at the top, and two angels
below ; in a heavily canopied niche. On each side, in a
38 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
smaller niche similarly canopied, on the L, on a pedestal, a
bishop, St Nicholas, fulMength with mitre^ lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff curved outwards :
on the r., on a pedestal, Henry VI. with crown, hands elevated
in prayer. Outside these, on each side a small pent-house, in
which is an angel or shield-bearer, holding in front a shield of
arms : 1., FRANCE (modern), for Henry VI. as King de facto,
r., quarterly, I, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3, England, for
Henry VI. In base, under a depressed arch, with carved and
arcaded corbel table behind and at the sides, a shield of arms :
three roses, two and one, on a chief per pale a fleur-de-lis on
the iiex,, and a lion passant guardant on the sin,, King's
College. _
SIGILLU : C5E PREPOSITI ^^Z • 8C0LARIUM : COLLEQll :
REGALIS BE MARIE Z SCI NICHOLAI DE CANTEBH
4755. Another. [Ix. 31.]
4756. Yellow or uncoloured : fine but imperfect, [xxxv.
25-]
RIUM : CO LIS BE MARIE Z SCI NICHO
Proc. Soc. Antiq,, 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IlL, pp. 240, 241 ; where a
notice is given of the shield of arms found in the first state of this seaL
James Fletewood, S,TJP., Provost.
4757. [a.D. 1664.] Red : injured by pressure. \ in.
[Harl. ch. Ill G. id]
A shield of arms, King's COLLEGE, as in No. 4754.
Above it the date 1588.
Cabled border.
Queens' College,
o/SS, Margaret and Bernard, A.D. 1448.
4758. Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped impression.
2| in. [Ix. 39.]
In two canopied niches, full-length figures of St Mai^aret
holding a book and trampling on a Dragon, whose head she
is piercing with a long cross, on the 1, ; and St Bernard with
pastoral staff and book on the r. At each side a small open
pent-house, on a bracket, containing a kneeling angel. In
base, betw. the President, kneeling in adoration on the r. and
four kneeling fellows of the College on the 1., a shield of arms
of six quarterings : I, Barry of eight (for six), HUNGARY ;
2, sem^-de-lis, a label of three points, Naples ; 3, a cross
potent betw. four crosses crosslet or potent, JERUSALEM ;
4, semi-de-lis, within a bordure, Anjou ; 5, Crusily fitchy,
two barrs or barbel fishes addorsed. Bar ; 6, on a bend three
eaglets, Lorraine. Margaret of Anjou, (for Queens*
College.)
LOCAL SEALS. 39
8IQILLU COE PSIDENT Z SOClOa : COLLEQll REQINALI8
8CE MARQARETE Z SCI BERNAREDI DE CANTEBRIQ'J
Proc Soc, Antiq.f 2nd series, voL x., pt. IIL, p. 242.
Later Seal^ A.D. 1675.
4759. Sulph. cast 2|. x 2 in. [D.C., H. 59.]
Pointed oval : Qu. Mai^aret, wife of K. Henry VI., first
foundress, or Qu. Elizabeth, wife of K. Edward IV., second
foundress, standing on a bracket, with crown, turned to the 1.,
in her r. h. a sceptre, in the 1. h. an orb.
ft 81QILLVM • : • COLLEQll • • • REGINALI8 - • •
CANTABRIQ • : • 1675.
Carved border.
4760. Another. [Ix. 41.]
4761. Cast in lead. [Slo. xxxiv. 7a]
Proc, Soc, Aniiq,y 2nd series, voL x., pt IIL, p. 244.
Seal of Arms ^ KSi, I57S-
4762. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i X ^ in. [Ix. 40.]
Oval : a shield of arms, Margaret of Anjou, see No.
4758, within a bordure, QuEENS' COLLEGE, granted by
Rob. Cooke, A.D. 1575. Above the shield the initial letters,
Q. C.
Beaded border.
Proc, Soc, Antiq,y 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 244.
St. Catharines Hall or College^ a.d. 1473.
4763. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2^ X i^J- in.
[Ix. 29.]
Pointed oval : St Catharine standing in a canopied niche,
with tabernacle work at the sides, and carved bracket in base,
with crown, in the r. h. a sword, in the L h. a Catharine
wheel.
8tQlLL' CUlE iM( COLLEGIJ SIUE AULE 8CE KATERINE
VIRQIS 1^ DE CATEBREQIA.
Cabled borders.
Proc, Soc, Antiq.j 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 244.
Mcute^s Seal.
4764. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix i X | in.
[Ix. 30.1
40 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : gu. a Catharine wheel, ST. Catha-
rine's College or Hall.
Cabled border.
Proc, Soc. Antiq., 2nd series, voL x,, pt. IIL, p. 244.
yesus College, a.d. 1496.
Frofn the Benedictine Priory of St. Radegund,
Priory Seal.
4765. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
2| X If in- [Ix- 48.]
Pointed oval : St Radegund, standing, head turned to the
r., with staff, wallet and book. Archaic style.
«iSIGILLVM SAV1CT6 RAD6GVNDI8.
Another.
4766. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2\ X If in.
[Ix. 49.]
This very closely resembles the previous seal, No. 4765, but
is not from the same matrix.
Common Seal^ A.D. 1496.
4767. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2f X if in.
[Ix. 23.]
Pointed oval : in three heavily canopied niches, Our Lord,
standing on a pedestal, with cruciform nimbus, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb topped with a long
cross, betw. the Virgin, with crown and nimbus, hands in
prayer, on the 1. ; and St. John the Evangelist, with nimbus,
in the r. h. a chalice, in the 1. h. a palm-branch, on the r. In
base, under an arch with sides of masonry, an angel support-
ing in front a shield of arms : the five wounds of Our Lord,
viz., a human heart betw. two hands and two feet in saltire,
gouttce de sang, for jEsus Christ.
• 8IGILLUM : COLLEGIJ : tHU : MARIE : ET : JOFRS : EVAQ' :
CANTEBR'.
Proc. Soc. Antig.i 2nd series, vol. x., pt. III., p. 245.
Seal ad Causas, A.D. 1 586.
4768. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. 2-J- X if in.
[Ix. 24.]
Oval: a shield of arms: a fess betw. three cock's heads
erased, all within a bordure charged with ten crowns, for John
LOCAL SEALS. 4 1
Alcock, Bishop of Ely, and Jesus College. Above in
radiant clouds the Hebrew inscription ^\^] probably intended
for Djn* In base, on a carved ante-fixal ornament or
tabled the date 1586.
« SIGILLVM • COLLEGll * IHESV • CANTABRIG * QVO * AD *
CAV8AS m
Free, Soc. Antiq,y 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 245.
Master,
4769. n7th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
I X I in. [Ix. 25.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms, JESUS COLLEGE, see No.
4768. (Eight crowns only.)
Christ's College, a.d. 1505.
Master,
4770. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix. i| in.
[Ix. 17.]
An heraldic antelope lodged, on a mount The field re-
plenished with the royal badges, the rose and portcullis, for
Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby,
mother of K, Henry VII., and foundress.
•f SIGILLU -¥ CUSTODIS -»• COLLEQIJ -»• CRI8TI -i- CANTIBRIGIE.
Proc, Soc, Antiq,, 2nd series, vol. x., pt. IIL, p. 246. Cf. the seal of
Countess Margaret in Sandford, GeneaL Hist,, p. 246.
St. yohfis College, a.d. i 5 ix .
4771. Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect impression. 2\
in. [Ix. 26.]
St John the Evangelist, seated to the 1., in a canopied
chair writing his gospel on a desk, over which hangs a roll.
In the field, on the 1, an eagle with nimbus, rising with ex-
panded wings, and a quatrefoil flower, slipped and leaved ;
on the r. a portcullis, ringed and chained, an heraldic antelope,
(see No. 4773), and a marguerite-flower.
* * : CGLLEGY • * A • IGHANEI^ EV]ANGELI$TE [ • Z •
MA3RQARETAM • [RICHJEMGT gg
Proc, Soc, Antiq,, 2nd series, vol. x. pt. III., pp. 246, 247.
4772. [a.d. 1568.] Lright-brown or uncoloured: very
imperfect and indistinct. [HarL ch. 79 A. 33.]
z . MAR
42 CATAUX;U£ OF SEALS.
4773. [A.D. 1649.] Light brownish-red : fine, very imper-
fect and indistinct [Add. ch. 1 5,685.]
This impression shews the portcullis and antelope, wanting
in the previous seal. No. 4772.
HAN18 - EYCANQIELISTE • Z • MA . . .
Another Seal?
4774. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. About 2\ X
\\ in. when perfect [Ix. 27.]
Pointed oval : an eagle of St John the Evangelist, rising
reguardant with expanded wings, in a carved border or frame.
fi^ IN : i« PRINCIPIO : m ERAT : ^v* [VERB]UM : m — J6h. L I.
Signet^ or Master^ s Seal.
4776. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
H X +f in. [Ix. 28.]
Oval : a portcullis, ringed and chained, surmounted by a
crown.
Proc. Sec. Antig,^ 2nd series, vol. z., pt III., p. 247.
Magdalene College^ a.d. 15 19.
4776. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix,
i^^ X H i^ [Ix. 33]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : quarterly per pale in-
dented, on a bend betw. two eagles displayed a fret betw.
two martlets, for Thomas Audley, (afterwards ist Baron
Audley), founder, and MAGDALENE COLLEGE. On a label
above the shield the motto : — qarde • TA • FOY.
Proc. Soc. Antig.^ 2nd series, voL x., part III., p. 248.
Another,
Alll. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
1 1 in. [Ix. 34.]
A carved shield of arms, as in No. 4776, wreathed and
garlanded. In the carving over the shield a cherub's head.
In the field above, the motto as in No. 4776.
Proc. Soc. Antiq.y 2nd series, voL x., pt II L, p. 24B.
Trinity College^ a.d. 1546.
4778. Light-brown, uncoloured : fine, but imperfect 3iV
in. when perfect [xl. 11.]
LOCAL SEALS. 43
0. The Baptism of Our Lord ; a dove with nimbus and
expanded wings descending from rays of light in the upper
part Over the dove, on a scroll, the inscription : —
[HIC EST FILIVS] MEVS DELECT U IP8VM AVDITE.]
« 8(lQtLLVM : COLLEQIl : TRINITATIS : CANTABRIQIAE :
FVNDATORE : HENRICO : OCTAVO.]
R. K. Henry VI 1 1., seated, with royal robes, sceptre, orb,
and crown ; in a niche of debased style, with round-headed
canopy and carved scroll-work at the sides. [Field diapered
with a rose in each space, in two of which, one on each side
of the king, the initial letters r. h. are substituted for the
roses.]
: SeRVIRE : * : DEO : * : REQNARE : * : EST : * : FACITVM : * :
[ANNO : * : GRACIE : * : 1546 : HENRICI : 8 : 8)8.
This rev. and legend has much in common with rev. of the
seal of Christ Church, Oxford, made in the same year. See
No. 2139.
Proc. Soc, Afi/ig.j 2nd series, voL x., pt III.» p. 249, where the copper-
gilt matrix is described. The engraver has erroneously substituted the
words *' ipsum andite,'* from the passage relating to the Trans^guration,
for the words ^ quo nuhi complacui," of the Baptism.
Emmanuel College^ a.d. 1584.
Master.
4779. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix, i X | in. [Ix.
22.]
Oval : on a wreath, a lion rampant, (crest of SlR Walter
MiLDMAY, Kt, founder,) holding a chaplet, out of the mouth
a scroll inscribed : — EMMANOYHA. This is the bearing of the
shield of arms of Emmanuel College.
Proc. Soc. Antig.^ 2nd series., voL x., pt. IIL, p. 2Sa
Sidney Sussex College, a.d. 1598.
Master.
4780. Sulph. cast from the silver matrix, i in. [Ix. 42.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : quarterly of eight pieces,
for Lady Frances Sydney, widow of Thomas Ratcliffe, 3rd
Earl of Sussex, ob. A.D. 1569. Ensigned with a coronet of
five pearls. In the field around, the motto : —
D€ - CALVMNIEZ • DIEV - ME • QARDE.
Proc. Soc. Antig.^ 2nd series, voL x., pt III., p. 251.
44 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CAMELFORD, co, CornwalL
4781. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i4 in.
[Ixi. 7.]
A camel passing a ford, to the L, forming a rebus on the
name of the town.
» SIQILLVM « VILL : DE « CAMILLFORD.
S . Lewis, Topogr, Diet, vol. i., p. 333.
CANTERBURY, co. Kent.
First Corporation Seal, A.D. 13 18.
4782. [A.D. 1357.] Red: fine. 3| in. [Cott. ch.
xxi. 10.]
0. An elaborately designed castle, with three embattled
towers, each of two stories, with windows, masoned walls, and
inclined causeway. In base, a shield of arms of ENGLAND ;
within a finely carved and cusped gothic rosette of eight
points, with a lion of England in each spandril. Field
diapered lozengy, with a small quatrefoil in each space,
and with five cinquefoils, one in each of the five uppermost
cusps.
t «> t ISTVD t €8T t StGILLVM t C0MMVN6 t CIVIVM t
GIVITATI8 S CANTVARie
B A section of the Cathedral, elegantly carved, showing in
a large central niche, with ogee-arch, Becket s martyrdom.
In a smaller niche on each side, a king, with crown and
sceptre. In base, under a carved gothic arcade, the middle
arch of ogee shape, Our Lord, half-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, in the 1. h. an orb. Field hatched ; over the
roof, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. a cinquefoil.
Legend in two rhyming hexameter verses : —
ICTIBVS : INMEM^ : THOMAS : QVI : CORRVIT : €MS :
TVTOR : AB : OFF6NS : VRBI8 : SIT : CANTVRI6NS.
Beaded border.
Legend on the rim of the seal, in two rhyming hexameter
verses : —
# ANNO : MILL6NO : XPI : D€CAS : OCTO : TRIC6N0 :
R6QIS : Z • VND€NO : FIT • HOC • 6DWARDI - S . . M€NCO J
S. Lewis, Topogr, Did,, vol. i., p. 340, engraves the obv,, and the new
rev. adapted from the above rev. by substituting a shield of arms of th«
City in the place of the Martyrdom, and removing the legend, which is
replaced by a coarsely carved border.
LOCAL SEALS. 45
Seal of arms.
4783. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the ivory matrix.
I| in. [Ixv. 8.]
A shield of arms : three Cornish choughs, on a chief a lion
passant guardant, CiTY OF CANTERBURY. Foliage above,
and at the sides of the shield.
««CIVITA8 CANTVAR.
Inner border cabled.
Mayor.
4784. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
i-H in. [D.C., F. 627.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, at each
side a small tower. Within a trefoil, with a Hon of ENGLAND
in each spandril.
«i SIQILLVM : MAIORIS : CIVITATIS : CANTVAR16.
The word Maioris has been engraved in the matrix over
the word Ballivorum^ erased.
Signet,
4786. [i7th-i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 44
in. [Ixv. 9.]
A shield of arms, CiTY OF Canterbury, see No. 4783.
SIGILL' • MAIOR • CIVIT • CANT'
The new silver matrix, made in 1832^ superseded this signet, which it
closely resembles.
Chamberlain,
4786. [ 1 7th- 1 8th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix,
â– fj in. [Ixv. 10.]
A shield of arms, CiTY OF Canterbury, see No. 4783.
SIQILU • CAMBR' • CIVIT • CANT.
St. Augustine's Lathe and the Eastern Division.
4787. [i8th-i9th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
^ X I- in. [Ixv. 1 1.]
Oval : on an estrade, St Augustine standing, with mitre
and cloak, to the 1., lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the
1. h. a pastoral staff.
ST AVSTINS LTH & EASTRN DIVISN.
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1069.
46 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CARDIFF, CO, Glamorgan.
Chancery,
{Seal of Henry VII. as Lord of Glamorgan and Morgan^
4788. [a.D. 1503.] Light-brown: fine, but imperfect
About 3^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 75 E. 19.]
0. On a rocky mount replenished with herbage, the King,
armed cafhd-pie, with a shield of arms slung over the r.
shoulder, riding to the r. on a caparisoned horse with a plume
of three ostrich feathers on its head. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(modern), 2, 3, England. Background replenished with
sprigs of foliage and flowers. Compare rev, of the great
seals of Edward IV., Edward V., Richard III., and Henry
VII., Nos. 300-324.
8IQI [RE3GIS : HENRICI [HIB3ERNIE [D]0M1N[I
DE] GLAMORCGAN] . . . CMJORQACN]
B. A shield of the ROYAL ARMS OF ENGLAND, as in the
obv,^ betw. three sprigs of foliage, encircled with a garter
inscribed with the motto of the order. Crest, on a helmet and
ornamental mantling of foliage, on a chapeau a lion statant
guardant, England.
SIGCILU ClANCELLARl
NOK.
4789. Creamy-white : cracked and imperfect, [xxxvi. 8.]
4790. Sulph. cast of the rev, only of the preceding seal,
No. 4788. [D.C., A. III*.]
Corporation.
4791. [14th cent] Red: H in. [xxxvi. 44.]
On a pyramidal mount, or cairn of stones, two lions rampant
combatant, supporting aloft a shield of arms : three chevrons,
Town of Cardiff.
Legend in ornamental letters : —
S' COMVN6 D€ K6RD1F.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Add. MS. 6,331, f. 15.
CARLISLE, CO. Cumberland.
4792. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 in.
[Ixi. 31, 32.]
0. The Virgin, with nimbus and crown, seated on a throne,
in the r. h. an ornamental fleur-de-lis, and supporting with
the 1. h. on her knee the Child, with cruciform nimbus, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a book.
LOCAL SEALS. 47
L^end in two concentric circles within beaded annuli.
Inner circle : — AV€ MARIA : QRACIA PL€NA.
Outer circle : — * S' • COMMVNIS : OIVIVM : KARLIOL6N8I8.
Br. A cross, slightly patt6e, charged with a six-foil rose at
the crossing of the arms, and cantoned with four similar
roses.
« S' COMMVNIS : OIVIVM : KARU0L6N8I8 ^
Beaded borders.
4793. [a.d. 141 5.] White: fine, very imperfect ; r. h. side
wanting. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 20.]
0- . AV€ MARIA : QR ,
« V . . . KARLtOLeN8l8 . .
^ «« S' COMMVNIS : OIVIVM
4794. Sulph. cast of the obv, only of No. 4793. [D.C., G. 14.]
CARMARTHEN, co. Carmarthen.
4795. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression or the
matrix. 24 in. [D.C., G. 272.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
ornamental carving, tall narrow windows, round-headed door-
way with a flight of steps and portcullis. On each of the side
towers an eagle. In the field, on each side an ostrich feather,
labelled. In base, a lion passant reguardant contourn6.
« : 8IQILLVM : COMMVNITATIS : VILLE : DE : KERMERDYNN :
Inner border beaded.
CASTLS-RISINa, co. Norfolk.
4796. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixix. 13.]
A castle, with three domed towers, each topped with a flag ;
round-headed doorway with portcullis down.
ta THE » BOROVQH OF • CASTLE • RYDINQ tt^
S. Lewis, Topogr. DicLy vol. L, p. 358.
CHARD, or CHERDE, co. Somerset.
4797. [A.D. 1400.] Green : fine, but imperfect About
24- X I -J- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 49 A. 18.]
Pointed oval: an ornamental flowering tree, on it two
eagles.
* 8' CO . RQI D€ S€RDA m
Beaded borders.
48 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHESTER, County.
Richard, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, and
Earl of Chester, afterwards Richard IL
{Seal of his Chester Exchequer.)
4798. [a.d. 1377.] Uncoloured, opaque: fine, the edge
chipped. 14 in. [Add. ch. 6103.]
Within an elaborately carved gothic trefoiled panel, a
shield of arms: quarterly, I, 4, FRANCE (ANCIENT), 2, 3,
England, over all a label of three points, Richard, Prince
OF Wales.
» ^ : 8IGILLUM : RICARDI : m COMITIS : m CESTRIE : m
COUNTY PALATINE OF CHESTER.
Edward IV., a.d. 1461-1483.
4799. Sulph. cast, tinted greenish-brown, from fine but
imperfect impression. z\ in. [Ixvi, 92, 93.]
0. The king, armed cafhi-pie, with plate armour, helmet
closed, chapeau and crest, a lion statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; sword held aloft in the r. h., in the 1. h. a
shield of arms slung with a strap over the r. shoulder ; riding
to the r. on a caparisoned horse, galloping on a mount re-
plenished with herbage and flowers. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are the RoYAL Arms OF
England as borne by Edward iv. The background is
replenished with wavy branches of foliage.
81QILLVM : EDWARDI : DEI : GRA NQLIE Z FRANCIE :
DNI : HIBERNIE Z COMITIS : CESTRIE.
Beaded border.
B. A shield of arms : per pale, dex., ROYAL Arms as in
the obv. ; sin., three garbs, two and one, Chester. Ensigned
with an open jewelled coronet of five fleurs-de-lis and four
trefoil leaves disposed alternately. Supporters : dex., a lion ;
sin., a bull. The background is replenished with wavy
branches of foliage.
SIQILLVM t EDWARDI S DEI t GRACIA S REGIS S ANGLIE
. . . OMINI S HIBERNIE S ET S COMITIS S CESTRIE S
Inner border carved and ornamented with quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
Henry VII., a.d. 1485-1509.
4800. Sulph. casts, tinted dark-green, from fine but
cracked impression, with the edge chipped. 3| in. [Ixxvi.
94, 950
LOCAL SEALS. 49
0. The king, armed cap-d-pie, with plate armour^ helmet
closed, chapeau and crest, a lion statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; sword held aloft in the r. h., in the 1. h. a
shield of arms slung with a strap over the r. shoulder ; riding
to the r. on a caparisoned horse, galloping on a mount re-
plenished with herbage and flowers, resembling that used on
the rev. of the Great Seal of the king, see No. 324. The ar-
morial bearings of the shield and caparisons are : per pale, dex.^
the Royal Arms of England, as borne by Henry VII. ;
sin,, three garbs, two and one, Chester. The background
is replenished with branches of foliage elegantly designed.
SIQILLU : HENRICl : DEI : QRACIA : REQIS : ANQ Z :
FRANCIE : DNI : HIBERNIE : Z COMITIS : CESTRIE.
B:. A shield of arms, as in the preceding seal of
Edward IV., ensigned as before, and placed betw. two ostrich
feathers, with the quill stuck through a label.
* SIGILLQ : HENRICl : DEI : QRACIA : REGIS : ANQLIE Z
FRANCIE : DNI : HIBERNIE Z COMITIS : CESTRIE : m
Inner border carved and ornamented with quatrefoils or
ball-flowers, and having a cusp of tracery on each side of the
base of the shield below the feather.
480L Sulph. casts from chipped impression, somewhat
indistinct in places. [Ixxvi. 96, 97.]
Henry VIII., a.d. i 509-1 547.
4802. Sulph. casts, tinted red, from fine impression, indis-
tinct in places. 3|- in. [Ixxvi. 98, 99.]
0. The king, armed cap-d-pie, as in the preceding seal of
Henry VII., riding to the r. on a caparisoned horse, with
plume of three feathers on the head, galloping to the r. The
armorial bearings of the shield and caparisons are the Royal
Arms of England as borne by Henry VIIL, with a label
of three points. The background of the seal is composed of
a very elegant diaper lozengy, the knot or intersection in
each case being covered with a fleur-de-lis of France ; in each
space an ostrich feather.
8i(^ : HEN"^ DEI : QRA : REQIS : ANQL : ET : FRANC : Z :
DNI : HIBN : COMITATVS : PALATINI : SVI : CESTRIE.
B. A shield of arms : per pale, dex., as in the obv. ; sin,,
three garbs, two and one, Chester. Ensigned with a covered
crown of five roses and four fleurs-de-lis alternately disposed.
Supporters, two dragons or wyvems sejant addorsed, each
supporting an ostrich feather with label inscribed: — iCH DIEN.
SIQILL : HENRICl : DEI : GRA : REGIS : ANGL : Z : FRANC : Z :
DNI : HIB'NIE : COMITATVS : PALAT' : SVI : CESTRIE.
VOL. II. E
so CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Inner border carved and ornamented with quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
4803. Sulph. casts, tinted green from very fine im-
pression, with the edge chipped off. [Ixxvi. lOO, lOi.]
Edward VL, a.d. i 547-1 553.
4804. Yellow: fine, imperfect at the bottom. 3-1^ in.
[xxxvL 33.]
0. The king, armed cap-d-pie^ with plate armour, helmet
closed, chapeau, and crest, a lion statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; sword held aloft in the r. h., in the 1. h. a
shield of arms slung with a strap over the r. shoulder ; riding
to the r. on a caparisoned and armoured horse, with a plume
of three ostrich feathers on the head. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are : RoYAL ARMS OF Eng-
land, as borne by Edward VL, with a label of three points
for Prince of Wales. The background of the seal is
composed of a very elegant diaper lozengy, the knot or
intersection in each cjise being covered with a fleur-de-lis of
France ; in each space an ostrich feather, either straight or
curling to the dex. or sin.^ WALES.
81GILLV : EDOARDI : DEI : G^A : /TOL' : FRA : Z : H
8 . . : ET : IN : TERRI8 : • : • :
B. A shield of arms : per pale, dex., quarterly, i. 4, FRANCE
(modern), 2, 3, England ; sin.y three garbs, two and one,
Chester. Ensigned with a crown of five roses and four fleurs-
de-lis, alternately disposed. Supporters, two dragons or
wyverns sejant addorsed, each supporting an ostrich feather,
with label inscribed : — iqh • DIEN.
Legend following from obv. : —
EGCLE8IE : • : ANQLICANE : • : ET : • H . . . CE : • :
8VPREMI : • : CAPIT' : • : ^ : • : COM : • :
PALATINI • 8VI • GESTRE .
Carved borders.
COUNTY PALATINE OF CHESTER AND
COUNTY OP PLINT.
Elizabeth, a.d. 1558-1603.
4806. Light-brown opaque, uncoloured: fine, showing
marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 3^ in.
[xxvii. 68.]
0. On a mount replenished with herbage and flowers, the
Queen, in embroidered attire, with crown and scepire, riding
LOCAL SEALS. $1
to the 1., on a pacing horse with embroidered reins, breast-
band and saddle-cloth. The saddle-cloth is diapered lozengy,
with a fleur-de-lis or a rose in alternate spaces. Back-ground
enriched with a diaper lozengy, with a fleur-de-lis on each
knot of the reticulation and a labelled ostrich feather in each
space.
* SIQILLUM : • : ELIZABETHE : • : DEI : • : QRA : • :
ANGLIE : : FRANCIE : • : ET : • : HIBERNIE : •
FIDEI : • : DEFENSOR .
B. A shield of arms : per pale, dex., quarterly, i, 4, France
(modern), 2, 3, England, with a label of three points for
Prince of Wales ; sin., three garbs, two and one, Chester,
ensigned with a royal crown. Supporters, two dragons
sejant addorsed, each holding up an ostrich feather with a
label inscribed : — icH • DIEN. In the field above, the initial
letters e . R .
* • COMITATVS : • PALANTINl : • SVI : • : CESTRIE : • :
ET : • COMITATVS : • : SVI : • FLINT .
4806. Light-brown, opaque, uncoloured : fine, showing
marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix ;
originally applied to a charter by black and wtute silk ribbons
plaited together, [xxxvii. 69.]
4807. Casts in sulph., tinted green. [Ixxvi, 57, 58.]
James I., a.d, 1603.
4808. Light yellowish-brown, opaque, uncoloured : fine,
showing marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix.
3f in. [xxxvii 61.]
0. On a mount replenished with herbage and flowers, the
king, armed cap-d-pie in plate armour, with cuirass, helmet,
crown, plume of five ostrich feathers, and sword ; riding to
the 1. on a caparisoned and armoured horse, with ostrich plume
and aigrette. The caparisons are diapered lozengy, with an
ostrich feather in each space, and border of various badges.
* SIQILLVM • IAGOBI • DEI • QRACIA • ANQLI>E •
SGOTI>E • FRANCI/E • ET • HIBERNI>E
• REGIS • FIDEI • DEF :
B. A shield of arms :. per pale, dex., Royal Arms of K.
James I., see No. 522, with label of three points for Prince
of Wales ; sin., three garbs, two and one, Chester. En-
signed with a royal crown, jewelled, with three crosses patties
and two fleurs-de-lis. Supporters, two dragons sejant
addorsed, each holding an ostrich feather.
COMITATVS • PALATINI • SVI • GESTRI/E • ET • GOMITATVS •
SVI • FLINT • AO • DNI • 1603.
Carved borders.
E 2
52 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Charles, Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall and York,
Earl of Chester, etc., A.D. 1616, afterwards Charles L
4809. Light yellowish-brown, opaque, uncoloured : fine,
showing marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix.
34 in. [xxxvii. 62.]
0. A copy, with variant details, of the obv, of the preceding
seal of James I., No. 4808. On the helmet an open coronet, in
the 1. h. a shield of arms : three garbs, two and one, CHESTER.
The devices in the diaper-work are garbs, ostrich feathers and
fleurs-de-lis.
* SIQILLVM • CAROLI • PRINCIPIS • WALLI>E • DVCIS •
CORNVBI>£ • ET • EBORVM • ET • COMITIS • CE8TRI>E.
SL A shield of arms, Chester, see obv, Ensigned with
a jewelled coronet of four fleurs-de-lis, and five pearls on
rays. Supporters as in the preceding seal, No. 4808.
« • C0MITATV8 • PALATINI • SVI • CE8TRI>C • ET • FLINT •
ANNO 1616.
Carved borders.
Commonwealth, a.d. 1648.
4810. Sulph. casts from the obv, and rev. of a fine impres-
sion. 3-J. in. [Ix. 6jy 68.]
0. An elaborately detailed representation of Chester Castle,
with an ornamental shield of arms on each of the side round-
towers, dex,, England (Commonwealth), sin., Ireland.
Overhead, clouds ; in base, water.
THE • ORIGINALL • SEALE • FOR • THE • COVNTY •
PALATINE • OF • CHESTER • AND • FLINT • 1648.
BL A representation of the interior of the House of
Commons during session. In base, an ornamentally carved
shield of arms, couch6, ENGLAND (COMMONWEALTH) ; c£
No. 598.
• IN • THE • FIRST • YEARE • OCF • RREEDOME • BY •
GODS • BLESSING • RESTORED • 1648.
CHESTER^ CO. Chester.
4811. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the silver matrix.
2\ in. [Ix. 70.]
An elaborate representation of a castle, walls masoned and
embattled, six towers, portal with folding doors closed and
portcullis half-down. In the field over it, a lion of ENGLAND
betw. two garbs of CHESTER.
« SIQILLVM COMVNE MAIORIS ET OIVIVM OIVITATIS GE3TRIE.
LOCAL SEALS. 53
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet, voK i., p. 399.
Privy Seal of the Mayor,
4812. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, or from
fine impression, i^ in. [Ix. 71.]
A shield of arms, ENGLAND, with a label of five points.
Suspended by a strap from a loop ; with a garb of Chester
on each side
» SIQILLVM : SECReTI : MAIORIS : CeSTRI€.
Beaded borders.
Chamberlain or Sheriff,
4813. [a.d. 1280.] Light-green or uncoloured : the edge
chipped. 14. in. [Add. ch. 20,484.]
A shield of arms, England, within a finely carved gothic
rosette of eight points, with a countersunk trefoil in each
cusp.
ANQL' C68TR.
(/ Sigillum Regis Anglics )
Seal *' pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1070.
CHESTERFIELD, co, Derby,
4814. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i4- in.
[D.C, H. 152.]
An ornamental shield of arms : on a fess a lozenge.
- ft • BVRQ DE CHESTERFIELD.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ voL i., p. 403.
Smaller Seal.
4815. [i7th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in.
[Ixi. 38.]
Shield of arms, and legend as before, No. 4814.
OHEVELET, CO, Cambridge,
Free Grammar School,
4816. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast. i\ x H in- Px. 54.]
Oval: a book, with ornamental cover and clasps. Field
replenished with sprigs of wavy foliage.
«i SIQILLVM • COMVNE • PRO • 8CH0LA • I0HI8 • RAY • IN
CHEVELEY/w
54 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHICHESTER, f^. Sussex.
First Corporation Seal,
4817. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. 2\ x i\ in. [xxxvi. 191.]
Pointed oval : an eagle, rising reguardant contoum^, hold-
ing in the beak a ileur-de-lis. In the field, an estoile of eight
points wavy.
«i SIQILLVM • CIVIVM • ClCeSTRIE.
Beaded borders.
Later Corporation Seal,
4818. [17th cent] Recent impression in red wax, from
the matrix. ^\ in. [xxxvi. 19a.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled and masoned, the
crenellations of the wall charged alternately with a cross, rose,
fleur-de-lis, and lion's face, and similar devices are placed on
the face of the wall, and crenellations of the towers. Portal
with embattled wall, and portcullis down, surmounted with a
large shield of arms : guttle de poix, on a chief a lion of
England, CiTY OF CHICHESTER.
« t SIGILLVM t « t COMMVNE t « t CIVITATIS t « t
CICESTR1>E.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Tcpogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 408.
Seal of Arms.
4819. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, if X i -J in. [xxxvi. 193.]
Oval ; a shield of arms, CiTY OF Chichester, see No.
4818.
: • : SIQILLVM • CIVITATIS • C1CE8TRI>E.
Carved border.
CHIPPENHAM, ^^. Wilts.
4820. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixxiii. 47.]
A tree of three branches, eradicated, betw. two suspended
shields of arms : 1. ten billets in pile, four, three, two, and one,
in chief a label of five points ; r. three human legs couped at
the thigh in bend, two and one.
+ BVRQI + DE + CHIPPENHAM.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. i., p. 416.
LOCAL SEALS* 55
OHIRBURT CASTLE, co, Salop.
4821. Sulph. cast from fine impression on the matrix. 2\
in. [D.C, A. 107*.]
A portcullis, the royal badge of Henry VI I L, barbed,
studded, chained and ringed. Ensigned with a royal crown,
jewelled, of three crosses patties and two fleurs-de-lis.
ii 8 • HENR • VIII • DEI • QRA • R€G • ANQL • FRA • Z • DNI • HIFE •
^ ' CASTELU • DOMI • 8VE • CHIR.
CLITHEROE, co. Lancaster.
4822. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-i^ in.
[Ixvi. 29.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled and masoned. The
towers are circular, domed, each topped with a flag. Round-
headed portal, with portcullis half-down.
SIQILLVM • BVRQI • DE • CLIDEROWE IN COM : LAhfC.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict^ vol. i., p. 446.
Signet.
4823. [17th cent] Sulph. cast, from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixvi. 30.]
A double cinquefoiled rose, en soleil, barbed and seeded.
« SlQklVM • DE • CLITHEROW • Ikl • LAMCAS.
OOOEERMOXTTH; co. Cumberland.
4824. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x
J in. [Ixi. 33.]
Oval : on an oval shield enriched with carved scrolls and
festoons, the cypher C. L. C, repeated in reverse. Over the
shield a basket of flowers.
COLCHESTER, co. Essex.
First Corporation Seal,
4825. [13th cent] Casts- in red composition from fine
but imperfect impression. About ^^ in. when perfect From
a deed dated A.D. 1379- P^^v. 95, 96.]
$6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled. The
round-headed doorway with valve-doors, with Ornamental
hinges, being opened by the porter. In base, a bridge of
three arches over a stream, with a fish naiant under each
arch. Background coarsely diapered lozengy, with a leaf or
pallet in each space. Peculiar and coarse style of work.
. 0LCeSTR€N8IS : S . . . : BV . . Ql : C
R. St Helena the Empress, a native of this town, with
crown, seated on a carved throne, under a canopy supported
on architectural buttresses, in the r. h. a long cross, her
emblem, in the 1. h. some indistinct emblems. Background
diapered as ih the o6v,
«i : QVAM : CRVX : INSIQNIT : HELENAM : C0LECE8TRIA QljQNIT .
Proc, Soc, Antig,, 1885, vol. x., pp. 344, 345.
4826. Casts in red composition, of a suggested restoration
of the seal. [Ixxv. 95*, 96*.]
0. «i : COLCeSTRENSIS : 8VM : BVRQI : COMMVNe :
SIGILLVM :
R. « : QVAM : CRVX : INSIQNIT : HGLeNAM : COLCE8TRIA :
QIQNIT.
Second Seal,
4827. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast, tinted g^rey, from fine
impression. 3| in. [xlvii. 758, 759.]
0, St. Helena, with crown, holding the cross, seated on a
throne, in a heavily canopied niche, with Our Lord, half-length
in a small niche overhead. On each side, a similar niche,
smaller, with canopy and turret of two storeys ; in each niche,
on a balcony, an angel with expanded wings holding a shield
of arms : 1. a cross ; r. quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN),
2, 3, England ; outside these, on each side, a penthouse. In
base, under a flat arch, a shield of arms : a cross raguly betw.
three crowns, the one in base enfiling the cross, TOWN OF
Colchester. Supported by two lions.
it t SIQILLU t COMMUNE t BALLIUORU t Z t COMMUNITATIS t
VILLE t DOMINI t REQIS t COLCESTRIE +
B. An elaborately detailed representation of a castle, or
castellated town, with a flight of steps leading from the
round-headed doorway over water in base. On each side, a
lion statant, and in the field a wavy branch of flowers and
foliage.
I INTRAUIT t iflC t INIt QUODDAM t CA8TELLUM t ET t
MULIER t QUEDAM t EXCEPIT t ILLUM m
— Luc. z. 38.
LOCAL SEALS. S7
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dici,^ vol. L, p. 458 ; Laing's MS. CataLy Nos. 379,
380.
4828. Sulph. casts. [D.C., G. 8, 9.]
4829. Red : very fine, but imperfect, cracked, and chipped,
[xxxvii. 83.]
Bailiffs' Office.
4830. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixiii. 6.]
A castle, masoned and embattled, the central tower
hexagonal, the side towers circular and topped with flags.
In the central tower in a carved round-headed niche,
St Helena the Empress, standing, with crown, in the r. h. a
book, in the 1. h. a long cross. The round-headed portal has
the portcullis half down, and is flanked with two small circular
towers, on each a head.
^ SIGILLVM : OFFICII : BALLIUORUM : VILLE : COLCE8TRIE : m
Outside the legend a broad border of fourteen cinquefoil
roses alternately disposed with vesical frames, foliated, each
enclosing a fleur-de-lis.
Warden of the Gate.
4831. [a.d. 1348.] Red: fine, edge chipped. 2 in.
[L.F.C., xxiii. 14.]
An eagle of St John the Evangelist, to the r.
»83IQILL' • CVSTOi) • PORT • C0CU6CE8T . : . . .
4832. Sulph. cast from No. 4831. [IxiiL 15.]
Castle.
4833. [A.D. 1441.] Red: injured by pressure. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 24,671.]
A triple towered castle, with round-headed doorway.
Early 14th cent style of work.
ft CASTRVM • COL6C68TR'.
Another Seal.
4834. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. \ in.
[IxiiL 7.]
A shield of arms : a chevron gules betw. three billets. Over
the shield a triple-towered castle, masoned, with round-
headed doorway.
8' • CASTRI • C0L€C€8TR'.
58 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
^^^^^^ta
CONGLETON; co, Chester,
4835. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \^ vol
[Ix. 88.]
On waves a tun or barrel betw. two conger eels erect,
forming a rebus on the name of the towa Above the tun a
Hon of England.
ft : 8IQILLVM ^ COMUNE ftk VILLE : »^ : DE : »^ CONQULTON ^ :
Beaded borders, the inner one also partly engrailed.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, voL i., p. 473.
CORBRIDGE or OORFBRIDGE^ co. Northumberland.
4836. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect and injured
impression. i\ in. [Ixx. lo.]
A cross of ornamental design, cantoned with four human
heads erased.
+ 8IGILU COMMVNE CORFBRIQIE.
OORFE-OASTLE, co, Dorset
4837. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2\ in. [Ixii. 32.]
On a mount a triple towered castle, embattled and
masoned, in each round tower a square window of four lights ;
round-headed doorway with portcullis half down, below it a
corve or corbeau^ by way of rebus on the name of the town.
On each of the towers an ostrich feather. The field diapered
lozengy, with each space charged with a fleur-de-lis and
martlet or corbeau, alternately.
ii 8IQILL' m MAIORIS : ET : BARONU m VILLE /« DE >fc CORFF m
CA8TELU. m :
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ vol. i., p. 478 (very incorrect).
OONWAYi CO, Carnarvon,
Provostship,
4838. [14th cent] Red : fine, if in. [xxxvii. 76.]
On waves, a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled,
pointed doorway.
+ S' : PROV€STRI€ : D€ : CON€W€Y.
LOCAL SEALS. 59
CORNWALL.
Subsidy of Cornwall and Plymouth^ co, Devon,
4839. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, if in.
[Ixi. 100.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND. Inner border engrailed,
with a pellet in each cusp.
: 8IQILLUM m SUBS ^m CORNUBY h^RT m PLYMOUTH' a^
Corporation of " Stannators " of the Stannaries,
4840. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, edge
chipped. 2 in. [Ixi. i.]
On a platform two miners, to the 1^ working ; the one on
the r. has a spade with triangular blade and single shoulder,
the other on the 1. a mattock. In the centre a lion's face,
the tongue protruded. Background diapered lozengy, with a
rose in each space.
» s' gomvnitatis • stanqnatorvm . cornvbie.
Sir Walter Ralegh, Knt,
Warden of the Stannaries of Cornwall and Devon^ Captain
of the Royal Guard, and Governor of the Island of Jersey,
c. A.D. 1600.
4841. Sulph. cast \\ in. [D.C., H. 82.]
The Warden, in plate armour, with plumed helmet, sword,
and shield of arms, riding to the 1. on a galloping horse,
caparisoned and plumed. The armorial bearings of the
shield and caparisons are: five lozenges in bend, RALEGH.
Border of two concentric circles beaded.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
(l.) « SIGILL • DNI < WALTERI : RALEGH : MILITIS : GARDIAN :
STANNAR : CORNVB : ET : DEVON :
(2.) 191 GAPITAN : GARD : REG : ET : GVBERNATOR : INSVL/E.:
DE : lERSEY : m
Outer border beaded.
Gent, Ma^.f voL Ivii., p. 459.
DUCHY OF CORNWALL.
Cokett Seal,
'4842. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixi. 3.]
60 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bust of a king, with crown of three points fieury, drapery
fastened on the breast with a fibula betw. two sprigs of
foliage.
ft SIQILLO • DE • COKETT' • DUCAT • CORNUB'.
Cabled borders.
Office of the Cokett
Seal of He^ky, Prince of Wales, Duie of Cornwall,
and Earl of Chester, afterwards Henry V.
4843. [c. A.D. 1 399-141 3.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2-J. in. [Ixi. 2.]
In a quadrilobe, a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, France
(modern), 2, 3, England, over all a label of three points,
each indistinctly charged, Henry Prince of Wales.
Betw. two ostrich feathers labelled ; over the shield a swan
rising.
* 8' HENRICV PR1NCIPI8 WALL' DUG' GORNUB' Z GOMtT'
GE8TR' DE OFFICIO GOKETTI DUGATU8 G0RNUB16 m
Cabled borders.
4844. Another. [D.C., G. 137.]
Letter Seal of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, k.g.
4846. [A.D. 1842.] Red sealing-wax, impression from a
letter. I X -^ in. [xlix. 4L]
Rectangular with rounded comers : an oval shield of the
Royal Arms of Great Britain, with an escutcheon of
Saxony and label of three points for difference. Prince OF
Wales. The shield is encircled with a Garter, inscribed
with the motto of the Order, and ensigned with a prince's
crown and plume of three ostrich feathers. Supporters of
Great Britain, each with a label as above, and placed on
carved scrolls. In base a riband bearing the motto: — IGH
DIEN. The whole within a bordure bezantie, for Cornwall,
inscribed in base : —
DUGHY OF GOCRNWALU.
Secretary s Letter Seed,
4846. [A.D. 1842.] Red sealing-wax, impression from a
letter, i X ^ in. [xlix. 42.]
Oval : an oval shield of the arms described in No. 4845,
encircled with a Garter inscribed with the motto of the Order,
and ensigned with a crown as before. Supporters of Great
Britain, each with a label, and placed on a riband bearing
LOCAL SEALS. 6l
the motto : — icH DIEN . entwined with the rose, thistle and
shamrock.
Inscription in the field above : —
DUCHY OF CORNWALL.
Below, on a plinth,
SECRETARY.
COVENTRY, CO. Warwick,
Mayoralty.
4847. [From a charter dated A.D. 1618.] Light brown :
injured by pressure and slipped when being made. About
2 in. [xxxvi. 46.]
On a mount replenished with foliage, and betw. two trees,
an elephant, bearing on his back a triple-towered castle,
topped with a flag [bearing three scimitars in fess, handles
downward]
«i SIQICLLUM • MAI03RATU8 • CIU1TATI8 • COUENTRIE.
S. Lewisy Topogr, Dict.^ voL i., p. 497.
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 107 1.
CREDITON, CO. Devon.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1674.
4848. Sulph. cast, tinted red. i\ in. [xxxv. 127.]
The Almighty, standing, slightly turned to the 1., with
radiant nimbus, lifting up Uie r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
an orb topped with a cross.
ft 8IG • Xli • QVBER : BONOR - ECLE • 8 • GRVCI8 DE -
CREDITON : 1674. ,
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
N. Cailisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ voL i.^ p. 254.
4849. Another, [xlvii. 76L]
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 275.
CUMBERLAND.
A Sheriff's Seal?
4850. [A.D. 1668.] Red: imperfect, en placard. About
f in. when perfect [Add. ch. 17,178.]
62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
•-' • . â– â– â–
A portcullis, ringed and chained. In the field below, the
inscription : —
CVMBR
4851. [A.D. 1668.] Another. [Add. ch. 17,181.]
Legend wanting.
DARTMOXTTH, or CLIFTON-DARTMOUTH,
CO. Devon.
4862. [Late 13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2^ in. [Ixi. 67.]
A ship on waves, containing the full-face bust of a king,
crowned, betw. two lions passant guardant of ENGLAND.
In the field overhead, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. an
estoile of six points.
«i SIQILLVM : COMMYNE : DG CLIFT0N6 : D€RT€MVTHe.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr, DicL^ voL ii., p. 9.
Later Seal^ A.D. 1836.
4863. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [IxiL 20.]
Resembles the preceding seal in design, but very inferior in
execution. The king has a fur-tippet and collar.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Outer circle.—* THE • COMMON • SEAL • OF • THE •
MAYOR • ALDERMEN • AND • BURGESSES.
Inner circle.— OF • THE • BOROUGH • OF • CLIFTON •
DARTMOUTH • HARDNESS.
Cabled borders.
Signet
4864. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in. [Ixii. 21.]
In a warship without masts, on waves, the king, half-length,
with crown and fur-tippet, in the r. h. a sceptre fleury.
Beaded border.
Mayor.
4866. [14th cent] Sulph. cast i^ in. [Ixi. 68.]
A ship with embattled castles, but without masts, on waves,
therein a king, full-face, half-length, with crown, in the 1. h. a
sceptre fleury. In the field on the 1., a crescent.
tt 8' + MAIORIS + D€ + CLIFT0N6 + D€RT€MVTH€ + H'.
The letter H, at the end of the legend, probably stands for
Hardness, the third town included in the corporation. See
No. 4853.
LOCAL SEALS. 63
Steward.
4856. [15th cent] Sulph. cast. i| in. [Ixi. 69.]
Three piles, meeting in base, enfiled with a horn garnished.
This device is probably in allusion to the arms of BRYAN,
three piles, and to the crest of the same, on a chapeau or
bugle-horn sans strings.
# PRO • OFFICIO • 8ENE8CALLI • DE • DERTEMUTH'
GLIFT' • H.
Port.
4857. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[Ixi. 70.]
An oval shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF Great Britain,
as used by James I.
«c SIQILLVM : OFFICI : PORTVS : DARTMOVTH :
Carved border.
DAVENTRTi co. Northampton.
4858. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in. [Ixix. 70.]
A Dane or woodman, standing, holding an axe, on the 1., a
tree on the r., by way of rebus on the name of the town.
Across the field the date 1 5-95.
« SIQILLVM • GOMVNE - BVRQI • DE • DANETRE • N • 8.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL ii., p. 11.
Smaller Seal.
4859. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1-,^ i"- [Ixix. 7l]
Same design and legend as in No. 4858.
Cabled borders.
DEALy CO. Kent.
Corporation^ A.D. 1699.
4860. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixv. 38.]
The field contains the charges of the shield of arms of the
CiNQUEPORTS ; per pale, three demi-lions passant guardant,
each united to a demi-hulk, in pale.
• SIQILL : MAIOR : IVRAT : ET : COlAT : VILL : ET • BVRQ :
DE • DEAL • IN • COM : KANG :
Inner border beaded, outer border carved with a chain pattern.
64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Mayor, A.D. 1699.
4861. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in. [Ixv. 39.]
A three-masted ship of war, with flags at stem and stem,
sailing on waves to the L In base on a mount, two castles or
round towers embattled.
Legend commences with an escallop : —
: 81Q1LL : MAIORI8 : DE • DEAL : 1699 :
Inner border beaded, outer border carved
DBFTFORD-BTROND, co. Kent.
Corporation of the Master, Wardens and Assistants of the
Trinity House, A.D. 15 13.
4862. [A.D. 1727.] Paper impression : very indistinct
2\ in. [Add. ch. 26,398.]
A shield of arms : a cross betw. four ships of three masts
[each under full sail]. Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and
wreath, a demi-lion rampant guardant regally crowned,
holding in the dexter paw a sword erect.
Legend indistinct.
DERBY, CO. Derby.
4863. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-f- in. [Ixi. 40.]
A deer, lodged, in a park or by, enclosed in a double cordon
of foliage and berries.
« 81Q1LLUM m • COMUNE m • WILLE mit^^m^
DERBI m •.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 24.
4864. Sulph. cast from impression injured in parts by
pressure. [D.C., G. 277.]
DEVIZES, CO. Wilts.
4866. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixxiii. 49.]
A castle, with embattled and masoned walls, two round-
towers, each domed and topped with a flag, at the comers,
central tower or keep, and round-headed doorway. On the
LOCAL SEALS. 6$
interior side of the wall, at the sides of the central tower, two
estoiles of six points wavy. In base the date 1608.
* SIQ' - COMVN€ • MAIORI8 • €T . BURGENSr BVRGI • DN*!' -
REGIS • DE • DEVIZES • IN • COM' WILT.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. X-cwis, Topogr. Dict,y voL ii., p. 35.
Another Seal,
4866. Sulph. cast from cracked impression. 24 in.
[Ixxiii. 51.]
A castle, resembling in general design that described in No.
4865 ; the round towers are finished with a knob instead of a
flag, portcullis in doorway half-down, and a ladder or grating
across.
91 m S1QILLUM «< COMMUNE ^ BURQECNSIIUM «< DNl m
REGIS «< D1U18ARM
Beaded borders.
Mayor.
4867. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-f- in.
[Ixxiii. 50.]
A castle, resembling in general design that described in
No. 4865 ; the round towers are finished with a knob instead
of a flag, and the estoiles are not wavy ; no windows ; portcullis
in doorway.
<9i 8IGILL » OFFICII » MAIOR ft BVRGI ^ ONE ft R€GI m
DIVI8AR.
DEVONSHIRE.
Seal for the Stannaries.
4868. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast i^ in. [Ixi. 71.]
A shield of arms with a carved scroll at each side : fifteen
bezants in pile, five, four, three, two, and one, COUNTY OF
Cornwall. Above the shield a duke's coronet of five
strawberry leaves.
• PRO • STANNARII8 • IN • COMITAT • DEVO.
Beaded border.
DODFORD MANORi co. Northampton.
Henry Benson, Lord of the Manor, ob. a.d. 1725.
4869. Sulph. cast i^ in. [Ixix. 72.]
VOL. n. F
66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : on a chevron, betw. three goats' heads,
erased, as many escallops, BENSON.
In base the legend : —
DODFORD.
Baker, Hist of Northamptonshire^ voL i., p. 361.
DORCHESTER, co, Dorset,
First Corporation Seal.
4870. [14th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 14- in.
[Ixii. 33, 34.]
0. A shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF ENGLAND for
Edward II., betw. three wavy sprigs of berries.
91 8' COMMVN1TATI8 BVRGl DORC€8TRl€.
B. Bust of Edward XL, full-face, couped at the neck,
crowned ; in a quatrefoil with a small trefoiled sprig in each
spandril.
91 CAPVT DOMINI 6DWARD1 R6G18 ANGLIC.
Beaded borders.
4871. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, of the obv. of
No. 4870. [xlix. 46.]
4872. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, of the rev,
of No. 4870. [Ixxvi. 36.]
Second Corporation Seal,
4873. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from impression with
edge chipped. i|. in. [Ixii. 36.]
On a mount a triple-towered castle of two storeys, masoned
and embattled, on the curtain wall a shield of the RoYAL
Arms of Great Britain as used by James I. This design
forms the bearings of the shield of arms of the town.
H 8IG : MAIOR • BAL : ALD : ET* BVRGl : DE •
DORCHESTER • 0' • DORSET.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, vol. ii., p. 56.
«
Third Corporation Seal^ A.D. 1836.
4874. Sulph. cast from the matrix, 14 in. [Ixii. 40.]
A copy of the preceding seal, No. 4873.
THE MAYOR ALDERMEN A BURGE88E8 OF DORCHESTER
DORSET • 1836.
Carved borders.
LOCAL SEALS. 67
Mayor,
4876. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in. [Ixii. 37.]
A shield of arms, TOWN OF DORCHESTER, see No. 4873.
The edge of the shield hidden in places by the inner annulus
of the legend.
• 8tQ. MA10R18 • DE • DORCHESTER.
Beaded borders.
Bailiffs.
4876. [A.D. 1368.] Green: edge indistinct ^in. [Harl.
ch. 85 D. 28.]
A shield of arms : a lion passant guardant crowned.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil of tracery.
«i 8*. BALLIWORVM • DORGESTR'.
4877. Sulph. cast of No. 4876. [D.C., F. 461.]
Second Seal.
4878. [Late 14th or early i Sth cent.] Sulph. cast from
the matrix, ij- in. [Ixii. 35.]
A triple -towered castle, masoned and embattled, no
windows ; on the curtain-wall, a shield of the ROYAL ARMS
OF England as borne by K. Edward III., viz., quarterly i, 4,
France (ancient), 2, 3, England.
siqillvm : ballivorvm : dorc€str€.
Beaded borders.
Another Seal or Signet,
4879. [17th cent] Sulph. cast | in. [Ixii. 38.]
A cinquefoil rose, en soleil^ barbed and seeded.
» BALL • D€ • DORCHESTER.
Beaded border.
Bailiffs and Burgesses,
4880. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-J.x
2\ in. [IxiL 39.]
Oval : on a rocky mount a triple-towered castle, masoned
and embattled. The towers domed, and each having a flag
charged with a cross; round-headed and embattled portal
with portcullis half-down ; round windows with gratings in
the wall, quatrefoil opening in the two side round towers ; in
the upper tower a round-headed door or window with portcullis
half-down.
« 81GILLVM • BALLIORVM • €T - BVRQEN81VM • BVRGI • D€ <
DORGHEST6R • IN • COMITATV • DORSET.
The letters te in Dorchester are conjoined.
Carved borders.
F 2
68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
DORSETSHIRE.
John de La Hale, late Sheriff.
488L [A.D. 1365.] Red : small fragment, about \ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 5 1 B. 36.]
An embattled tower or castle. Beneath it an eagle
displayed ; and in base, the initial letter i.
Legend destroyed.
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man.
High Bailiff, A.D. 1777.
4882. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 14 in. [xxxvi. 178.]
A cusped shield of arms of nine points, or (for gules) three
legs conjoined in the fess point, in armour, garnished and
spurred, ISLE OF MAN.
91 HIQH • BAILIFF • DOUGLAS • 1777
DOVER, CO. Kent,
Corporation Seal, A.D. 1305.
4883. Sulph. casts, chipped, from the brass matrix. 3 in.
[D.C., F. 628, 629.]
0. A one-masted ship on the waves ; mainsail furled,
embattled crow's nest, flag and triple pendant ; on the em-
battled and arcaded forecastle, a banner flag of England ;
on a similar castle at the stem, two mariners standing, each
blowing a long trumpet ; in the ship on the left two mariners,
one hauling in the bowsprit, the other coiling a rope ; on the
r. two other mariners, one climbing the rigging, the other
managing a sweep or side rudder.
81Q1LLVM : COMMVN€ • BARONVM • : • D€ • DOVORIA.
B. St. Martin, with nimbus, seated on a horse walking to
the 1., and dividing by his sword his cloak with a beggar
standing under the doorway of a triple-towered castle, em-
battled and with pointed windows, embattled walls, and
portcullis half-door in the gate. The inner edge of the field
on tl'.c 1. h, side is elegantly cusped or engrailed. Below the
horse a platform or plinth ornamented with three quatrefoiled
openings, and resting on an arcade.
LOCAL SEALS. 69
In place of legend the annulus bears a cordon of twelve
lions passant guardant of England, arranged in six pairs
counter-passant.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich. voL if., p. 797, fig. i ; S, Lewis, Topogr.
Dict.y vol. ii., p. 67.
4884. Sulph. casts. [Ixv. 42, 43.]
Mayoralty of the Port,
4885. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in. [Ixv. 44.]
St Martin, with nimbus, seated on a horse walking to the
L, and dividing by the sword his cloak with a beggar half-
length on the r. On the 1., in the field a man's head. In a
carved and trefoiled gothic quatrefoil of tracery, with a demi-
lion passant guardant conjoined to a demi-hulk — (the charge
in the shield of arms of the CiNQUE-PORTS) — in each spandril.
«i SIQILLVM - MA10RATV8 * PORTV8 • DOVOR16 •
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ vol. ii., p. 797 ; fig. 4.
Second Seal, a.d. 1572.
4886. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [D.C., H. 46.]
St Martin, with nimbus, seated on a horse walking to the
1. on an ornamented geometrical pavement ; and dividing his
cloak with a wooden-legged beggar on the r. Field re-
plenished with a cinquefoil, slipped trefoils, and small flowers.
SIQILLVM • MAIORATV8 • PORTV8 • DOVORI>e 1672:
With a man's face after the first, and a lion's face after the
second and third words.
Beaded borders.
Third Seal, a.d. i 748.
4887. Sulph. cast from the steel matrix. 14- x i in.
ID.C, H. 61.]
Oval : on a mount, St Martin with plumed helmet, seated
on a horse, to the L, dividing his cloak with a beggar.
fi 8IQ1LLUM MA10RATU8 PORTU8 DOV0RI>E.
Boys, History of Sandwich, voL iL, p. 797, ng. j.
Signet, A.D. 1749.
4888. Sulph. cast from matrix. lA X i in. FD.C.,
H. 62.]
70 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
—
Oval : on a mount, St Martin with plumed helmet, seated
on a horse springing to the r. On the r. a b^gar, standing,
holding out the r. h., in the L h. a crutch.
In the field overhead : st. MARTIN. In base: 1749.
Harbour Seal, A.D. 1646.
4889. Sulph. cast, chipped, from the matrix. 2\\ X 2^
in. [D.C, H. 149.]
Oval : a shield of arms : CiNQUE- PORTS, see No. 4885.
• DOVOR • HARBOVR • ANO • DOM • 1646.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
4890. Sulph. cast [Ixv. 45.]
Boys, History of Sandwich, vol. ii., p. 797, %%, 8 ; S. Lewis, Topogr,
Diet,, vol. ii., p. 64.
Great Seal of the Castle and Courts of the Cinque-Ports,
4891. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-|- in.
[Ixv. 46.]
On the 1. Dover castle on a rock, with a flag charged with
a cross and saltire united ; in the foreground the town ; on
the r. a three-masted ship of war under sail to the r., flags
charged with a cross.
Legend on a riband with wavy ends : —
MAQ • SIQILL • CA8TR - DOVER • ET • CVRIARVM • CANGELL - ET*
ADMIR • QVINQ • PORT.
Carved border.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, voL ii., p. 797, fig. 6.
A seal or badge,
4892. Sulph. cast from the matrix or a die. 2-| in.
Pxvi. 21.]
St. Martin, on a horse walking to the 1. on a mount re-
plenished with foliage. On the r. a beggar with wooden leg,
and behind him the church of St Mary and two trees. In
the field overhead a riband inscribed : DOVOR.
In place of the l^end a carved border.
DROITWICH, CO. Worcester,
4893. [15th cent] Sulph. cast 2| in. [Ixxiii. 95.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex,, a sword of state palewise,
handle in chief, surmounted of two lions passant in pale, sin.
LOCAL SEALS. /I
quarterly, i, 4, chequy, 2, 3, two barrows palewise in fess,
Town of Droitwich. Inner edge of the field engrailed.
•I* 8IQILLUM m COMMUNE m VILLE m WYCHIE m
Beaded borders.
Later Seal.
4804. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [Ixxiii. 96.]
A shield of arms : ToWN OF DROITWICH, see No. 4893.
^ -¥ ^ 8IQILLVM -• + ^ COMMVNE -* + ^ VILLE -^ + ^ WYTCHIE.
The letters IE, of Wytchie^ appear to have been filled up
in the matrix.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Z?fV/.,vol. iL, p. 75.
Small Seal,
4806. Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in. [Ixxiii. 97.]
A shield of arms : TOWN OF DROITWICH, as in No. 4894.
-• + '^ SIQILLVM -• + ^ COMMVNE ^ + ^ VILLE ^* ^ WYTCH.
DUNWICH, CO, Suffolk,
Corporation Seal.
4806. [I2th-I3th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3
X 2\ in. [Ixxi. 107.]
Lozenge-shaped : a one-masted ship on the sea, in which are
five fishes ; mainsail furled by a mariner on board ; embattled
crow's nest, topped with a lance-flag, charged with three demi-
lions (?) ; at each end an embattled castle, ornamented with a
fret-work ^d topped with a lance-flag, that on the 1. charged
with two chevrons, that on the r. indistinct ; io sach castle a
mariner ; at the side four port-holes, closed, and on the 1. a
side-rudder. In the field above, on the 1., a crescent, on the
r. a radiant sun or roundle with eight rays.
81Q1LL' : BVRQI : D6 : DON6WIZ.
Bailiffs.
4807. [A.D. 1688.] Red: covered with paper before im-
pression ; very indistinct. 2 in. [Add. ch. 10445.]
Lozenge-shaped : bust of a king, full-face, with crown, in a
boat on the waves. In the field on each side an estoile.
14th cent, style of work.
« SIGILLUM m BALLIUORUM m OE. m DONEWiCO '>i
^2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Anotlier Seal
4898. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [Ixxi. 108.]
Lozenge-shaped : resembles the preceding seal, No. 4897,
but is not from the same matrix.
«i 81GILLUM m BALLIUORUM ^m^^m DONEWICO.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet, vol. iL, p. 87 ; Add, MS, 5,524, fT. 76 b^ 121.
DURHAM, CO, Durham,
4899. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[D.C., H. 54.]
A bishop with mitre, standing in a niche with trefoiled arch
supported on slender shafts ; the canopy resembles a church
with tall spire. Lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h.
a pastoral staff held obliquely. In the field, over the canopy
on the 1. an estoile of six points, on the r. a crescent At each
side in the field a shield of arms : ENGLAND, surmounted by
a mitre. In base a shield of arms : a cross fimbriated, perhaps
for Bishop Skirlaw. See No. 2469.
* : 8' : COMVNE • ; • CIVITA? • : • DVN6LMIE • : • ««
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, voL ii., p. 90.
ISihY^co, Cambridge.
Governors for the Townland,
4900. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ix. 57.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three crowns, CiTY OF
Ely, derived from the arms of the see, viz. three crowns.
THE SEAL OF THE GOVERNORS FOR THE TOWNLAND OF ELY.
The word the^ which occurs three times, is a monogram.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, vol. ii., p. 131.
Clerk of the Crown and Assises within the Isle of Ely,
490L [Late i6th cent.] Red : recent impression. 2\ in.
[xxxv. 359.]
A shield of arms : See OF Ely, betw. the initial letters
I. G. and three ornamental sprigs of foliage.
• 8' OFFICl : GLERICI i CORONA : ET : ASSISAR : ETC : INFRA :
1N8VLAM : ELIEN : IN : COM : CANTEBRIQI>C.
Official Seal of the Liberty.
4902. ri6th cent.] Red sealing-wax, from the matrix.
1:1- in. [xxxv. 63.]
LOCAL SEALS. 73
The Trinity, represented with three faces, one full, two in
profile, with radiant nimbus and mound, and wearing a pall,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction. In the field, two wings
erect.
■^ 8IQIL iCll - LIBERTAT • ELIEN8.
Beaded borders.
BRPINQHAM, SOUTH, HUNDRED, co. Norfolk.
4903. [15th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, i^ in. [xxxv. 361.]
Across the field the inscription in three lines : —
HUNDR • DE - 80UTHERPYN - QHAM.
Ensigned with an open crown of three points, fleury.
Within a border of three slightly raised cusped points.
8 : REQI8 : IN : COMIT : NORFF •
The letters DE in de^ and he in Southerpyngham^ are
conjoined.
ESSEX.
Sir Maurice BruyR, Sheriff,
4904. [A.D. 1436.] Green : fine, but imperfect i in.
[Harl. ch. 55 E. 7.]
A tower or castle masoned, with round-headed doorway
and portcullis. In the field over the central tower the initial
letter M, and on each side a wing erect.
4906. Sulph. cast from No. 4904. [D.C., G. 283.]
ETON, CO. Buckingham.
Royal College of St. Mary^ a.d. 1440.
First Seal
4906. [a.D. 1446.] Red : impression blurred in many
places by the matrix shifting during use. 2^ in. [Add. ch.
7210.]
The Coronation of the Virgin, who is standing supported
by three angels, with expanded wings, on each side. Over-
head the Almighty, with nimbus, placing a crown on the
Virgin's head with the 1. h., the r. h. lifted up in benediction,
the crown supported by two angels. On each side an angel
standing with expanded wings, holding a shield of arms : 1.
France (modern) ; n, quarterly, i, 4, France (modern)
74 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
2, 3, England, for Henry VL, Founder. Below the Virgin's
feet, a shield of arms : three lilies slipped and leaved, two and
one, a chief per pale, on the dex. side a fleur-de-lis, on the sin,
a lion passant guardant, Eton College. On the 1. a queen,
on the r. an altar.
Legend on a scroll : —
8IGILLU • COMMUNE • PREP081TI • COLLEQll • REGALI8 •
BEATE ' MARIE • DE • ETON.
Carved borders.
4907. Sulph. cast from No. 4906. [lix. 54.]
Second Seal.
4908. [i6th cent] Red : flne, edge chipped, and the 1.
side imperfect. 2^- in. [Add. ch. 15,571.]
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, standing crowned,
with hands in prayer, surrounded by a band of angels in
radiance within a bordure or cordon of clouds. At her feet a
shield of the Royal Arms, as described in No. 4906,
supported by two lions sejant guardant
[SIGILLU : GOMMVNE] PREPOSITI ET COLLEQll : REQALIS
BEATE MARIE DE ETON.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. i., p. 48.
4909. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from fine impression, [xxxv.
128.]
4910. Another, [xlvii. 792.]
Laing's MS, CataL^ No. 271.
4911. Sulph. cast from fine impression, [lix. 83.]
4912. [a,d. 17 16.] Red: covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 1 5,572.]
4913. [A.D. 1740.] Red: en placard^ covered with paper
before impression. [Add. ch. 15,573.]
Provost,
4914. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted red, from cracked
impression. 2-j^ x i|- in. [xxxv. 129.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : ETON COLLEGE, see
No. 4906, betw. the initial letters E. C.
^ SIGILLVM • PRAEP081TI • COLLEQll • REQALIS • ETONlENStS.
Cf. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 9a
4915. Another, [xlvii. 794.]
Laing's MS, CaiaL, No. 372.
LOCAL SEALS. 75
ETON, <?r NUN-EATON, r^. Warwick.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1553.
4916. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ x It in. [xlvii.
793.]
Pointed oval: a cross springing from a leafy ornament.
Above, the date 1553. Below, a skull.
« 8EQILLVM • SCOLA • DE • ETOHE.
Cabled borders.
Laing's MS, Catal.^ No. 297 ; N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^
voL ii., p. 655.
4017. Another, [xxxv. 145.]
EVE8HAM1 CO. Worcester.
4918. [A.D. 1604.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in.
[Ixxiii. 98, 99.]
0. A shield of arms : a prince's coronet betw. in chief two
ostrich feathers jewelled, and in base a garb, within a bordure
bezantte, BOROUGH OF EVESHAM.
• SIQILLVM • • • BVRQl • • * EVESHAM1EN8I8 t + ik
ft. A town, with round domed tower in the centre, two
embattled towers with tall spires, houses, embattled doorway,
and round domed towers at the sides. In base, on a label
with scroll-ends, the inscription EVESHAM, with a palm-branch
on the r. and a laurel branch on the L In the field above a
radiant sun ; in base a rose, slipped and leaved.
LIBER -lAr* AB -ft- HENRICO -lAr- FACTV8 -A* 8VM -xk-
PRINCIPE -A* BVRQV8 lAr 1604. #it «
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Did., vol ii., p. 148.
EXETEB, CO. Devon^
4919. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixi. 74.]
An elaborate building of two storeys with pent roof and
two flags, placed betw. two circular embattled towers enriched
with numerous string-courses and two arcades of round-
headed arches. The towers are united at the base with an
embattlement, and outside the towers two small arcades or
double doorways, with flory ironwork hinges, also embattled.
In the field, over the building, a sun, betw. an estoile of ten
76 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
points on the 1. and a crescent on the r. ; at the sides two
keys, handles downwards; in base a fleur-de-lis, betw. two
wyvems with their tails flory.
Legend in ornamental letters : —
91 SIQILLVM : CIV1TAT18 : eXONi€ m .
S. Lewis, Tofiogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 154.
Mayoralty.
4920. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x i^
in. [D.C, E. 48.]
Pointed oval : an archbishop or bishop ? with crown and
mitre, half-length, in a canopied niche of elegant design, with
trefoiled arch, crocketed, and tabernacle work at the sides ; in
the r. h. a model of a church, in the 1. h. a crozier. Below
htm a wall with round-headed doorway, doors opened. In
base, under an arch, a lion's face, crowned. In the field out-
side the niche, on the r. the keys of St Peter, on the L the
sword of St Paul, patron saints of the city.
« 8' MAIORATVS : CIViTATIS : €XONIE • .
4981. Another. Qxi. 75.]
Mayor of the Staple.
4922* [14th cent] Sulph. cast H in. [Ixi. 77.]
A triple*towered and embattled castle ; in the doorway,
under a portcullis, a lion sejant guardant the r. paw raised,
coU^rci) and lined ; in base a small fleur-de-li& Background
hatched or reticulated.
«K S' MAIORIS 8TAPVL€ CIVITATIS €XON'.
Provosts.
4923. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, i^
In. [Ixi. 75.]
Octagonal : an embattled tower of two storeys, with round-
headed doorway and trefoiled opening betw. the round-headed
windows of the upper storey. On the battlements a lion
passant contourn^ betw. two flags. On each side a wall,
masoned and embattled, and above it an estoile wavy of
eight points. In base two lions passant addorsed.
« 8' PR€P08IT0RVM * CIVITATIS • DC • CXONIA.
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum,'' see No. 1072.
Seal of the Free Grammar School. See Hospital of St
John the Baptist, Exeter, Nos. 3 129-3 136.
LOCAL SEALS. ^^
BTE, CO. Suffolk.
4924. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-J- in.
[IxxL no.]
The name EYE in black letter, ensigned with a crown,
within a cordon of pellets.
• SIQILLVM ft COMVNE ft BVRQi ft DE • EYE.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ voL ii., p. 160.
Smaller Seal,
4925. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in. [IxxL 1 1 1.]
Similar in design to, but smaller than, tlie previous seal.
No. 4924.
Burgesses.
4926. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxiii. 37.]
The name EYE with the initial E, of larger dimensions than
the rest of the lettering, ensigned with a crown of three
points fleury. This is to be read as the last word of the
legend
« SIQILLU 4- COK^E m BURQENCIAR • DE .
FAVERBHAM, or FBVERBHAM| co. Kent
4927. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but imperfect,
impression. 24 in. [Ixv. 55.]
A one-masted ship on the sea, with sails furled, stern and
forecastle embattled.
+ 81 8HAM.
Cf. Add. MS. 6,331, f. 127.
Later Seal.
4928. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 2-J. in.
[Ixv. 56, 57.]
0. A ship of war, with one mast, on the sea ; two sailors
sitting on the yard furling the mainsail, a mariner in the
embattled crow's nest, five soldiers, with weapons, and a
captain in the body of the vessel, two trumpeters in the
embattled stem-castle, with a flag charged with three
chevronels. In the embattled forecastle a flag with a cross
of St George. In the upper part of the field a large rose
en soleiL
•» SIQILLVM BARONVM • : • D€ • : • FAV6RSHAM.
78 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. A large shield of arms of England, betw. three
wyvems, tails fleury.
fiC R€Q18 : VT : ARM A : R€QO : L1B€RA : PORTV8 : €00.
Beaded borders.
Jacob, History of Faverskam^ p. 17, pi. iii. ; Add, MS. 6,331, f. 128 ;
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict^ voL ii., p. 175.
4929. Sulph. cast of the rev, only. [D.C., E. 340.]
Mayoralty.
• First Seal.
4930. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14- in.
[xlvii. 796.]
The Virgin, with crown, seated on a carved throne, in a
niche with trefoiled canopy and tabernacle work at the sides,
on her 1. knee the Child, in her r. h. a fleur-de-lis. In base, a
shield of arms, CiNQUE-PoRTS, see No. 4885. Background
diapered lozengy.
» SIQILLVM • MAIORATV8 - VILL€ • D€ • FAV6RSHAM.
Jacob, History of Faversham^ p. 17, pi. iii. ; Add. MS.^ 6,331, f. 128 ;
Laing, MS. Catal.y No. 381.
4931. Another. [Ixv. $8.]
Second Seal.
4932. [A.D. 1573.] Red: injured by pressure. l-i- in.
[Harl. ch. 85 D. 39.]
A copy of the previous seal, with details differently treated. '
81Q1LLU MAIORATVS • VILLE • DE • FEUER8HAM.
4933. Sulph. cast of No. 4932. [D.C., H. 47.]
Court of the Portmote.
4934. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast i\ in. [xlvii. 797.]
A demi-lion passant guardant conjoined to the hulk of a
ship, one of the charges in the shield of arms of the ClNQUE-
PORTS.
8IGILLVM : CVR PORTMOr D€ FFEVER8HAM.
Jacob, History of Faversham^ p. 17, pi. iii., f. 3 ; Laing, MS. CataL^
No. 382.
LOCAL SEALS. 79
FLAXWELL, co. Liticoln.
Seal of the Wapentake far Passes, or "Pro Servis"
4935. [15th cent] Recent impression in black wax, from
the matrix, i-^ in. [Ixxvi. 3l]
Across the field, in two lines, the word : — FLAX-WELL ,
with a sprig of foliage above, and another below.
K( SIQILU - COM • LINCOL'N • ^ • S'VIS.
4936. Impression in green wax, from a block. [Ixxvi.
32.]
Thompson, History of Boston^ fol. ed., p. -302 ; youm, Brit, Arch,
Assoc, vol. xxxii., p. 120.
FOLKESTONE, co. Kent.
4937. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \W in.
[xlvii. 799.]
A one-masted ship of war, on the waves, mainsail furled,
embattled crow's nest, and fore- and stern-castles, with a
mariner's head in each castle. In the body of the vessel a
mariner's head and hand ; in the stem another mariner
steering.
8IQILU BARONVM FOLKE8TANI€.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 81 1 ; S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet., vol. ii.,
p. 190 ; Laing, MS. CataL, No. 621.
4938. Another. [Ixv. 63.]
Mayoralty,
4939. [isth cent] Sulph. cast. i| in. [xlvii. 800.]
The Abbess and Patron Saint Eanswitha, standing
crowned, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff
richly ornamented, and curved outwards, betw. two fishes
hauriant embowed Field replenished with small cinque-
foils.
^ 8IQ1LLD ^ OFFICIJ >«< MAIORATU8 ^ FOLKESTANIE .
Inner border cabled.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ p. 811 ; Laing, MS^ Catal,, No. 622.
4940. Another. [Ixv. 64.]
8o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
FOLSTON or FOLKESTONE HUNDRED, co, Kent
4941. [A.D. 1 540.] Red. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 78 G. 29.]
The initial letters L B., perhaps of John Boys, one of the
parties in the charter.
HUNDERD OF FOL8T0 .
The letters DE of Hunderd are conjoined.
FORDWICH, CO, Kent
4942. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2j- in.
[Ixv. 66.]
A one-masted ship, with mainsail furled, on waves.
-I- SIQILLVM BARONVM DE FORWIZ.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ pp. 806, 816.
Another Seat
4943. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
2\ in. [Ixv. 67.]
Same design as the preceding seal. No. 4942, but with
details differently proportioned.
. . . ILLVM : BARON DE WIZ.
Mayor,
4944. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[xlvii. 801.]
A lion passant guardant of ENGLAND, on an oval enclosure
set with an antique oval intaglio gem, bearing a fish naiant on
a wave.
« 8' MAIORI8 : D€ : FORDWICO.
Laing's MS. Catal,j No. 623.
FRAMLINGHAM CASTLE, co. Suffolk.
4945. [15th cent] Sulph. cast i in. [Ixxl 113.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, with
square-headed doorways, betw. the initial letters w. B.
FRANCHEWILLE, or NEWTOWN, Isle of Wight,
CO. Southampton.
4946. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. i| in. [xxxvii. jy.^
LOCAL SEALS. 8 1
A one-masted ship on the waves, mainsail furled, embattled
stem- and fore*castles. Behind the mast in the field a lion
passant guardant of England. On the r. a shield of arms : a
cross. Overhead, on the 1. an estoile of six points, on the r.
a crescent
K( 8' CdlTATIS : DC : FRANCH6WILL6 : D€ : LIL6 : D6 : WYHT ft
S. Lewis, Tapogr. DicL^ voL iii., p. 375.
4947. Sulph. cast [IxiiL 95.] ^
OATBSHEAD, co. Durham.
4948. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast i j- in. [Ixii. 86.]
An embattled gateway or tower with three doors, that in
the centre round*headed.
8IQILLVM BVRQI DE GATESHEAD.
S. Lewis, Tapogr, Dict.y vol. ii., p. 216.
OLOnCESTER, co, Gloucester.
Mayoralty.
4949. [a.D. 1492.] Red: fine, but fragmentary. About
1-4. in, when perfect [Add. ch. 23,845.]
A shield of. arms : a sword in bend, hilt downwards, betw.
six horseshoes and ten horse-nails.
Legend broken away.
C£> Burke, General Armory^ s, v,; Fosbrooke, History of Gloucester^
p. 203 ; cf« also Add. ch. 19,564.
Bailiffs.
4960. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from a matrix, if in.
[D.C.. G. 276.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned, with round-headed door-
way, side towers embattled, central tower with pent-roof,
flying buttresses, and quatrefoiled window. In base wavy
lines representing the River Severn. In the field above the
towers, two estoiles of six points.
« SIQILU : BALLIVOR' : QL0VC€8TRI€.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,, vol. ii , p. 230.
Seals, "pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 1073, 1074.
VOL. IL G
82 CATALOGUE OF SKALS.
QODMANCHESTER. £0. /fMM/tVtt^t&wt.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1580.
« « *
4951. Sulph. cast, tinted red ifia [xxxv. 131.]
An ornamental fleur-de-lis, seeded.
: COMMVNe 8IQILLVM GVM€CeSTR€.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 5^5 ; Gint. Mag»<^
vol. Ixviii., p. 293 ; S. Lewis, Topogr* DicL^ vol. ii., p. 241.
4952. Another. [xlviL 808.]
Laing's MS. CatdL, No. 281.
GRAMPOUND, co. Cornwall.
4953. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixi. i(x\
A bridge, masoned, of two arches, over a torrent On the
r,. a tree. On the wall a shield of arms : a lion rampant
within a bordure charged with eleven roundles, JOHN
Plantagenet of Eltham, Earl of Cornwall,
• SIQILLVM : MAIORI8 • & - BVRQEN8IVM : BVRQE • DE •
QRANDPONT • AL8 : P0N8MVR.
S. Lewis, Tofiogr. Dict.j vol. iL, p. 249.
GRANTHAM, co. Lincoln.
4954. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixvi. 98.]
A shield of arms : chequy, on a bordure eleven trefoils
slipped, Town of Grantham.
« 8IQILLVM « BVRGENCIVM « ET « CGMMYNiTATlS » VILLE ft
DE ft GRANTHAM.
Carved borders.
CL S. Lewis, Tcpogr, Dict.^ vol. ii., p. 250.
' . Another SeaL
4955. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixvi. 99.]
An ornamental estoile or rosette of six leaves enclosed in
a cusped sixfoil panel, with fleury points. The spandrils
carved with foliage.
• 8IGILL' ft BVRGEN8IVMIERR CKe) ft CAMERARI ft DE GRAHAM.
Carved borders.
XOCAL SEALS. 33
Seal of the Office of the Soke, used by the Free
Grammar School^ A.D. 1528.
4956. Sulph. cast, tinted red. i in. [xxxv. 132-.] ^
A shield of arms : chequy, a bordure charged with eight
trefoils slipped, TOWN OF GRANTHAM.
.fii SIQILLYM - OFFICII • QRANTHAMIE • CVM • BOCA.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. L, p. 804 ; S. Lewis,
Topogr, Diet,, voL ii., p. 25a
4957. Another, [xlvii. 809.]
Laing's MS, CaiaL, No. 284.
ORIM8BT, CO. Lincoln,
4958. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 2 in. [xxxv. 79.]
The merchant Gryem, with sword and shield, to the A,
with a hand of blessing over his head, betw. Habloc holding
an axe on the 1. and Goldesburch on the r. crowned, holding
a sceptre 'fleury. Below, the hat of Gryem. In the field the
names « GRYeM-HABLOC-GOLDESBVRCH.
ta 8IQ1LLVM : C0MMVNITAT18 : QRIM6BY6.
*
Beaded borders.
Oliver, History of Great Grimsby; British Topographer; S. Lewis,
Topogr. Diet., voL ii., p. 264 ; Sir Frederic Madden, Introduction to
Legend of Havelock (Roxburgh Club).
4959. Sulph. cast from matrix, [xlvii. 810.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 479.
4960. Another. [D.C., E. 294.]
Mayoralty.
4961. [14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix, i^ in. [xxxv. 80.]
A boar-hunt, the boar running to the r. pursued by a
huntsman blowing a horn, and dog ; in background a forked
iree with an eagle dn the foliage. . '
« SIQILLVM : MAI0RITATI8 : D€ : QRIM€SBY.
Oliver, History of Great Grimsby, p. 13, pi. II., fig. 2 ; Gent. Mag,,
1828, p. 401.
G 2
84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
aUBRNSBT, Island of.
Royal Seal for the BailitvicJk.
Seal used by Henry Spigournel, Justice in Eyre,
4962. [A.D. 1323.] Dark-green: fine, the edge chipped.
l\ in. [Add. ch. 19,809.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND. Upon a branch of foliage.
Ciei 8' • B]ALUIVI]€ • l[N8VU€ • DE • Q€RN€8€Ye.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dtct,^ vol. ii., p. 268.
Edward III.
Seal used by PlERREZ de BeauR, Bailiff.
4963. [a.d. 1347.] D«irk-green: fine, the edge chipped.
l\ in. [Add. ch. 19,81 1.]
A shield of arms : England. Upon a branch of foliage.
no 8' BALUYI€ • IN8VLe - D€ • Q€CR3N€86Y€.
Perhaps from the same matrix as No. 4962, the preceding
seal, but the beaded borders and other details are worn out in
the matrix from which this impression was derived.
Henry VIII.
Seal used by Johan Haryvel ? Bailiff.
4964. [A.D. 1 548.] Dark-green : imperfect at the upper
part [Add. ch. 19,812.]
Same as No. 4963, the preceding seal.
I€ IN8VL6 D€ GeRN€8
James I.
Seal used by Amice de Carteret, Esquire, Bailiff.
4966. [A.D. 161 2.] Dark-green : only fragment of the
centre. [Add. ch. 19,814.]
The shield of arms only. Legend wanting, Apparently
from the same matrix as the preceding seal, No. 4964.
LOCAL SEALS* 85
Official Seal of Denis Le March ant, Seneschal of the
Court of the " Priourtey " of St. Michael du Valle.
4966. [a*D. 1439.] Green: indistinct. i| In. [Add. ch.
19,810.]
Michael the Archangel, in combat with a homed devil, and
piercing him with a long cross.
m 8CEAU ix DU M UILLE t*^
HALIFAX, CO. York.
4967. [A.D. 1662.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix, if in. [xlix. 136.]
On a mount a tree of three branches ; on the r. a man
standing, with flat hat, holding a fruit in the r. h. ; on the L
a woman hanging by the neck from a branch. This is
probably designed to represent the "Gibbet Law" of the
Forest of Hardwick, a district co-extensive with the Parish
of Halifax.
« 8IQILL' • CORP • APVD • HALLIF • 1662.
Outer border carved.
C£ Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL ii., p. 295.
Later Seal.
4968. [19th cent] Recent impression in gutta percha,
tinted red, from the matrix, 2\ in. [xxxvi. 223.]
The Head of St. John Baptist with three gouttes dropping
from the neck, and encircled with an ornamental nimbus
with five cusps, betw. the words Halig-Fax. Background
diapered lozengy with a reticulated pattern. All within
an elegantly carved gothic panel of tracery, enriched with
quatrefoils, over which, on each side, a label inscribed, 1. : —
Warren, r. :— Lewys.
The legend commences with a lamb sejant for initial
stop : —
8IQILLUM • COMMUNITATI8 • BURQEN8IUM • D€ • HALIFAX.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1585.
4969. Sulph. cast, tinted red. 2 X if in. [xxxv. 133.]
86 CATAIX>GUE OF SEALS.
Pointed oval: an open book inscribed: — QUI MlHl
DI8CIPULU8 PUER E8 8API8 ATQ3. Above, a cinquefoiled rose,
en soleily betw. the date 1 5-97 ; in base a portcullis.
• 8IQIL • LIBE • ORAM : 8CHOL . R - €UZ • VICARIAT •
HALIFAX.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ voL ii., p. 80S.
* 4970. Another, [xlvii. 815.]
Laing's MS, Catal,^ No. 303.
HARLECH, CO. Merioneth,
Corporation^ A.D. 1286.
. 4973. [a.D. 1529.] Bronze-green: fine, but imperfect ij
in. [Add. ch. 8486.]
: A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway. Field at the sides, diapered lozengy.
C« SnGILLY : COMMVN€ : DE : HAR
HABBOW-ON-THE-^HILL, co. Middlesex.
Free Grammar SchooL
4971. [c. A.D. 1590.] Sulph. cast, tinted red. i^ x ij^in.
[xxxv. 134.]
Oval: a lion rampant, being a rebus on the name of the
founder, John Lyon.
•:• DONORVM DEI D!SPEN8ATI0 FIDELI3.
Carved border.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schoolsy voL iL, p. 125.
4972. Another, [xlvii. 816.]
Laing's MS. Catal.^ Na 287.
HARTLEBURT, ^^. Worcester.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1558.
4974. Sulph. cast, tinted red. 24 x i^ in. [xxxv. 135.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin and Child, under a dome-shaped
canopy with curtains, of the style of the Renaissance, on carved
pillars.
---Bi-^ --— ■.^»;
LOCAL SEALS. 8/
In base a flowering branch.
SIQILUV : GVBERNATOR7 • LIBERE : SCOLE : IN :
HARTILBVRY • Ao. 1558.
Inner border beaded.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. ii., p. 757.
4975. Another, [xlvii. 817.]
Laing^s MS, CataL^ No. 301,
HABTLBPOOL, co. Durham.
4976. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixii. 87.]
In a poolf a hart at gaze to the r., on its haunches a deer*
hound. In the field on the r. a wavy sprig of foliage.
» 8' COMMVNITATI8 : D€ : H€RT€RPOL. m
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Tofiogr, Diet,, vol ii., p. 327.
CaunterseaL
4977. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixii. 88.]
For description of this seal, see vol. !., p. 806, No. 4328,
where another example is attributed, erroneously, to the
Benedictine abbey of SS. Peter and Hilda of Whitby, co.
York.
SVBV€NIAT FAMVL' NOBIL' : HILDA SVIS.
Beaded borders.
4977^. Sulph. cast from a fine impression, or the matrix,
see No. 4977. [D.C., E. 39.]
Mayor,
4978. [13th cent] Sulph, cast from the matrix, i| in.
[Ixii. 89.]
On a stag lodged, and beneath three canopies supported on
slender shafts, St Hilda, standing with a book in the r. h.
and a pastoral staff curved outwards in the 1. h., betw. two
bishops, each lifting up the r. h. in benediction, a pastoral staff
in the 1. h. Tabernacle-work at the sides.
8* OFFICII • MAIORI8 • • i«K • D€ • H6RTILP0L.
VOL IL *
SS CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a —
HASTINGS, CO, Susser,
4979. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 3 J in.
[Ixxii. 84, 85.]
0. A one-masted ship of war, sailing on the waves, main-
sail set by a mariner with coif of mail. In the stem, under
an arch with crenellated ridge, a mariner with similar coif,
steering the rudder ; over the ridge a banner flag charged
with the arms of ENGLAND. On the prow a banner flag
charged with the arms of the CiNQUE-PORTS, see No. 4885.
This vessel is ramming another of similar shape without
banner flags, which is cut down to the edge of the water.
In the waves in base, the head of a man with similar coif
overboard.
SIQILLVM : C0MMVN6 BARONVM : DC HASTINQQI8.
The legend ends with a bird holding a wavy branch in its
beak.
H. Michael the Archangel, with nimbus and round shield
charged with a cross betw. twelve pellets, three in each canton,
turned slightly to the 1., trampling on a Dragon and piercing
his head with a long cross held in the r. h.
tH : DRACO : CRYOeLIS : T£ VINC€T : VIS : MICA6LI8.
The legend ends with a bird and branch as in the odv.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topo^, Dict^ vol. ii., p. 336.
4980. [a,D. 1361.] Green: fine, but imperfect. [Add. ch.
15,872.]
0. NVM : D€ HASTINQQI . .
R O : CRVD6LI VINC6
MayoK
4981. [17th cent] Sulph. cast, from the matrix. i\^ in.
[Ixxii. 86.]
A shield of arms with carved scrolls of foliage at top and
sides: CiNQUE-PORTS ; with the variation that the lion in
the centre is not dimidiated with a hulk but entire.
«i SIQILLVM • OFFICII • MAIORIS • DE • HASTING.
Inner border beaded.
HAVERINQATTE-BOWER MANOR, co. Essex.
4982. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression,
li and i^ in. [D.C., H. 163.]
Pointed oval : a triple-towered castle, centre tower domed,
embattled, and topped with a cross ; side towers pinnacled.
LOCAL SEALS. 89
portcullis in the round-headed doorway. In base a ring, or
annulet
^ SIGILLVM • MANERII • DE • HAVERING • ATTE • BOWRE.
The letters TT in atte are conjoined.
Ogboume, History 0/ Essex^ p. 186.
Another Seal.
4983. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. i-|^ x \\ in.
[D.C., H. 164.]
Copy of the preceding seal, Na 4982, but the details
slightly larger in some parts.
HEDON, CO. York.
4984. [A.D. 1 598.] Sulph. cast, i in. [Ixxiv. 54.]
A one-masted ship, with mainsail and maintopsail set,
sailing to the r., on the poop a mariner standing turned to
thel.
H • CAMERA •:• REQI88 : 1598.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Tcpogr, Dict^ vol ii., p. 352.
Later Seal.
4985. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
^ [Ixxiv. 55.]
A decked-boat with one mast and two sails set, on board
two mariners, at the stem a flag charged with a cross.
« SIQ : YIL : DE : HEDON : CAMERA : REGIS •
HEL8TON or HBLLB8TON, co. Cornwall.
4986. [i Sth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [Ixi. 8.]
On an embattled arcade, betw. two embattled octagon
towers, with domed roofs, Michael the Archangel, with
expanded wings and nimbus, in the 1. h. a shield of arms of
England ; trampling on a dragon and piercing his head witih
a long spear. In the field on each side, a cinquefoil.
fiiSIGILLUM : COMUNITATIS : UILLE : DE : HELLE8TONE:
BURQTH.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. DicL, vol. ii., p. 356.
90 CATALOGUE OF SfiALS.
Later Seal.
4987. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
A late copy of the preceding seal, No. 4986^ poorly designed.
THE SEAL OF THE BOROUGH OF HELLE8TON.
HEMEL-HEMP8TEAD, cb. Hertford.
4988. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ x
i-j-in. [Ixiv. 63.]
' Oval : bust of Henry VIII., in whose reign the town was
incorporated, in flat cap and ermine tippet, with gold collar
and breast ; the face turned slightly to the r.
8IQIL • CORP • HEMEL • HEMPSTEAD.
S. LewiS) Topogr, Dict,^ voL ii., p. 358.
HEMSWOBTH, co. York.
Hospital or Free Grammar School^ 1637.
4989. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the silver matrix. 3| x
2\ in. [xxxv. 1 36.]
Pointed oval : two keys with ornamental wards and handles
in saltire, handles downwards, betw. two crosses crosslets
fitch^es in allusion to the arms of the SEE OF York, the school
having been founded by Archbishop Holgate, A.D. 1545-1554,
and the date 16-37. In chief, rays of light descending from
clouds ; in base, a mount replenished with flowers.
« 81 • COME • HOSTLIS • R0~BTI • HOLGATE • QVOD • ARCHI •
EBOR • IN • HIMSWORTH-
< EB-
{Sigillum Commune Hospitalis Roberti Holgate quondam
Archiepiscopi Eboracensis in Himswortk^ co, Ebor,)
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. ii., p. 821.
4990. Another, [xlvii. 818.]
Laing, MS. Catal.^ No. 304.
HENLET-IN-ABDEN, ^^. Warwick.
4991. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from impression chipped
at the edge. i\ in. [Ixxiii. 13.]
LOCAL SEALS. 9 1
- The Trinity in a niche with trefoiled canopy, pinnacled
and crocketed : on each side in a smaller niche a saint ; 1.
St. John Baptist with Agnus Dei ; r. St. John the Evangelist
with book and .eagle on the r. h., and in the 1. h. a palm-
branch. In the field on each side, a branch of foliage.
>fc : 8IQILLUM ^ : ^ BURQEN U8 : #i< DE #K HENLEYE : J^
HENLET-UPON-THAMES, co. Oxon.
4992. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \-^ in.
[Ixxi. 8.]
A lion rampant.
fii 8IGILLVM : COMVNE : VILL>C : DE : HENLEE.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Tofiogr. Dict.^ vol. ii., p. 361.
HEREFORDi co. Hereford.
4993. [i2th cent]- Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2^ in. [Ixiv. 42.]
A shield of arms of early form : three lions passant
guardant in pale, enfiling a banner-flag.
«i SIQILL' COMVNE : CIVIVM : H€R6FORd.
Beaded borders.
Later SeaL
4994. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 21* in.
Pxiv. 43-]
A shield of arms: three lions passant guardant in pale
within a bordure charged with ten saltires, CiTY OF HERE-
FORD. Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a lion
statant guardant, in the dexter paw a sword erect Sup-
porters two lions rampant guardant, each gorged with a
collar charged with three buckles. In base, on a riband the
inscription : — |NVICT>E FIDELITATIS PR<EMIVM.
Beaded and carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ vol. ii., p. 365.
4996. Recent impression in red sealing-wax. [xxxiv. 63. ]
Bailiffs,
4996. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. iiV in.
[D.C., F. 338.]
92 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale,
England, or perhaps City of Hereford, cf. No. 4994,
betw. three pierced cinquefoils. Within a finely carved and
traced gothic sexfoil.
• 8' BALLIUORVM : 0IUITATI8 : H€R€FORDI€ :
Staple.
4997. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
I in. [Ixiv. 44.]
A shield of arms as in the preceding seal, No. 4996.
SIQILL' • : • CIVIT • : • HEREF
» . ! .
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1075.
HERTFORD, co. Hertford.
4998. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in. [Ixiv. 64.]
A rose en soleil^ or rosette of five double leaves, barbed and
seeded, within a loosely cabled bordure.
« BVRGV8 «i DE HERTFORD 1608.
The letters TF in Hertford are conjoined.
Later Seal,
4999. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixiv. 65.]
A hart standing in ?iford^ forming a rd>us on the name of
the town, betw. its antlers a long cross pattte fitchte. On the
further bank, on the r. h. a triple-towered castle, each tower
domed, embattled and topped by a cross, portcullis half-down
in the round-headed doorway ; on the 1. a tree.
• R * D • Q • THE • 8EALE • OF • THE BOROVQHE • TOWNE •
OF • HARTFORDE mli
S. Lewis, Tcpogr. Diet.., vol. ii., p. 375.
Small Seal
6000. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in. [Ixiv. 66.]
A copy of the preceding seal, No. 4999, with details
differently proportioned.
BOROUGH OF HERTFORD.
LOCAL SEALS. 93
HIOHOATB, CO. Middlesex.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1600.
5001. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 2-J- in. [xxxvi. 181.]
A shield of arms : a sword in fess betw. in chief a helmet
in base a griffin's head erased, HiGHGATE SCHOOL. In
allusion to the arms of SiR Roger Cholmeley, Knt
founder, whose shield bears two garbs in place of the griffin's
head. Over the shield the date 1600.
« 8IQILL' : LISE : SCOLiC : GRAM' : ROGER : CHOLMLEY : MIL' :
IN • HIQAT- IN : COM': MID.
HOLDEBNBS8 WAPENTAKE, co. York.
6002. ri6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. ^ in.
[Ixxiv. 58.]
A shield of arms: barry of six ensigned with an open
coronet (a viscount's) of seven pearls, and betw. the initials
R D with a small crosslet above and a cinquefoil below each
letter.
^ WAPENTAQ • DE • HOLDERNE8.
HOLT, CO. Denbigh. (See Castrum Leonis, Caerleon)
HONITON, CO. Devon.
6003. [17th c^nt] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ X H
in. [IxL 9l]
Oval : on the L h. side the upper part of a human body,
the trunk erased, over it a hand of blessing ; below it a flowering
branch, on the r. h. side a man draped in profile to the 1.
praying.
«i 8IGILLVM : GOMMVNE : DE : BVRQO : DE : HONITON : c3 :
DEVdi.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dicty vol. ii., p. 409.
HUNTINGDON, co. Huntingdon.
6004. [a.d. 1628.] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
2\ in. [Ixiv. 8l]
On a rocky mount, with a large branching tree in the fore-
ground, and with a bird on a low branch, a bowman blowing
a horn, cheering on two dogs at a stag at speed to the 1.
fi 8IQILLVM • COMMVNITATIS * DE * HVNTIRISOVNE («<c) . 16
94 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL iL, p. 436.
Small Seal^ A.D. 1634.
5005. Sulph. cast from indistinct impression. i -,a^ in.
[Ixiv. 82.]
Same desig^n as the previous seal, No. 5004.
L^end indistinct, but apparently same as in No. 5004, with
date altered to 1634.
I, CO. Kent
5006. [i2th-i3th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3|
in. [Ixv. 69.]
A one-masted ship on waves in which are seven fishes.
Two mariners on the yard furling up the mainsail. Embattled
castles at each end. On board, a trumpeter on the 1., and a
steersman on the r. In the field four small quatrefoils, two
at each end of the ship.
CiSIGJLLVM III COMMVN6 111 BARONVM ill D€ H€TH€ III
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ p. 8u ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^
vol. ii., p. 446.
Jurats.
• 5007. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix; i| in.
[Ixv. 70.]
An eagle rising with expanded wings, contoum^, in the
beak a long riband inscribed : — iilke^mOikmOikm€1l^m
8' iuratorO ville hede.
Customs.
5008. [Late 14th, or 15th cent] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix, found at Goudhurst, Kent, in
1868. i-i- in. [xliii. 3L]
On waves in base, a demi-lion passant guardant conjoined
to a hulk, from the arms of the CiNQUE-PoRTS ; ensigned
-with a crown fleury of three points. All within a cordon of
fleurs-de-lis.
ft t 8IQILL0 t 0U8TUM' t DE t HETH m
Archaohgia Cantiana, vol vii., p. 342, (1S68}.
LOCAL SEALS. 95
ILGHESTER^ or IVELOHESTER^ co. Somerset
6009. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped and imperfect
impression. i|- in. [Ixxi. 64.]
A crescent enclosing an estoile of eight points wavy.
«c 8' BVRG€N Gl . IV6LC6STRI6.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Did., voL ii. p. 450.
Later SeaL
5010. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^- in
[Ixxi. 65.]
A crescent enclosing an estoile of sixteen points alternately
wavy and plain.
: - : 8IG1LLUM : BURQ1 : DE : IVELCHESTER.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet, vol. ii., p. 450.
. ILMINSTER^ CO. Somerset.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1550.
5011. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in. [xxxv. 137.]
An open book encircled with a radiant aureole, and in-
scribed:— leAR-NINGE-QAY-NETH-HO-NOR.
«i • 8IGILLVM 4- 8CHOLE •(• ILMIN8TERII 4-
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar SchoolSy vol. ii., p. 427. . .
• *
6012. Another, [xlvii. 819.]
Laing, MS. CataL, No. 305.
IFSWIOH^ CO. Suffolk.
5013. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixxi. 118, 119.]
0. A one-masted ship on the waves, mainsail furled, flag
charged with a cross, and having a pennon of three streamers,
embattled stem, and rudder of large dimensions on the 1.,
<x:tagon castle on the r., two mariners on board hauling at
ropes.
Legend commences with an estoile wavy of eight points. ;
S' C0MVNtTATJ8 - VILL€ : QYP€WJCf :
96 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. A church, with central spire topped with a cross, round-
headed doorway in the middle, two smaller doorways with
folding doors at the sides. In the pediments over the doors
a trefoiled opening in the middle, at each side a quatrefoil. In
the clerestory three windows each with three lights, and with
a trefoiled opening in the pediment over each window. On the
1. h. wall a wavy estoile of eight points ; on the r. a quatrefoil
opening. Background and base replenished with foliage in
an elegant arabesque pattern.
The space for legend is also replenished with a similar
pattern of foliage.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr^ Dict.y vol. ii., p. 459.
5014. [a.D. 1 349.] Dark-green : fine, but very imperfect,
only central part remaining. [Add. ch. 10,13a]
5015. [a.D. 1599.] Red: much injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 10,241.]
Elias, son of TuRSTiN of Ipswich.
Called a Seal of the Town,
5016. [i2th cent.] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
If in. [Ixxi. 1 16.]
A one-masted ship with mainsail furled, mainmast topped
with a cross. In the ship a mariner on each side.
91 SIGILL' €Ue FlU TVR8TINI DE QIP6WICH'.
Another Seal.
5017. [A.D. 1332.] Bronze-green: fine, but imperfect.
About If X i-J- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 9952.]
Pointed oval : a one-masted ship on waves, mainsail furled,
flag and streamers. In the field on the 1. two keys, on the r.
a key and sword ; emblems of SS. Peter and Paul, Patrons of
the town.
QILLVM • BAL QIP€
Bailiffs.
5018. [i4th-i 5 th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
14 in. [Ixxi. 117.]
A one-masted ship on the waves, mainsail furled, crow's nest,
and at the top of tiie mast a cross and pennon with three
streamers. In the field on each side a mullet, and below it a
key for St. Peter ; on the r. side also a sword for St Paul,
SIQirLUM m OFFICII m BALLIUOR » UILLE m QlPPOICtl. (ffc)
LOCAL SEALS. 97
Another SeaL
5019. [a.D. 1432.] Red : fine, but imperfect. [Add. cL
10,143.]
Resembles the preceding seal, No. 5018, but is from a
different matrix.
. . . GILLUM iiK OFFICII iiK BALLI
Cabled borders.
Mayor of the Staple.
5020. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[IxxL 20.]
A lion sejant guardant crowned, pierced through the neck
with an arrow fess-wise. Within a carved gothic panel of
three round cusps and one ogee cusp at the top, ornamented
with tracery in the spandrils, and ball-flowers.
IK : 8IQILLUM : MAIORATU8 : 8TAPULE : GIPPEWICI : m
502L Recent impression in red sealing-wax, much injured
by the melting of the wax. [xxxv. 65.]
Sea/ o/ArmSt AJ>. 1 $61.
5022. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i j- x-i- in.
[IxxiL I.]
Oval: a shield of arms: per pale, dex.^ a lion rampant
guardant ; sin., three demi-hulks of ships in pale, joined to
3ie impaled line, TOWN OF IPSWiCH. Crest, on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath a demi-lion rampant, in his gamb a ship
of three masts, sails furled, [round the top of the third, on the
maintopmast head, a pennon.]
Port 0/ Ipswich,
5023. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
14 ia [Ixxii. 2.]
Three lions rampant, two and one.
« 8IGIL « OFFICII *i PORTV8 « IP8WICH :
Inner border beaded, outer border cabled.
JERSEY^ Island of.
Royal Seal for the Bailiwick.
Edward I., a.d. i 279.
5024. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix, if in. [xxxix. 51.]
A shield of arms, ENGLAND.
» 8' BALLIVI6 : IN8VLE : D€ : I6RS€Y€.
VOL. IL H
98 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
With a transcript of the Grant of this seal by K. Edward I.
A.D. 1279, the date of this matrix, and of that described in
No. 4962, for Guernsey.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.y voL ii., p. 472.
Elizabeth.
Seal used by George Poulet, Bailly.
6026. [A.D. 1601.] Green: imperfect [Add ch. 11,203.]
0. A shield of arms, England, as before, No. 5024.
R. A small oval counterseal. -J- x |- in. An ornamentally
carved shield of arms : three swords in pile, points meeting in
base, in chief two mullets, Poulet. Betw. the initial letters
Q. P.
Charles II.
Seal used by Edward Carteret, Bailly.
6026. [A.D. 1670.] Green : indistinct [Add. ch. 18,101.]
0. A shield of arms, England, as before, Na 5024.
8'BALUVie I€R
R. A small oval counterseal. ^ x 4 in. An oval shield of
arms : four fusils in fess, Carteret. Crest on a helmet,
wreath and mantling, a squirrel. Supporters, two stags. In
base, an indistinct motto.
KENDAL^ i:^'. Westmorland,
6027. [A.D. 1576.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixxiii. 41.]
A view of the town, churches and houses having flags and
crosses. In the background a triple-towered castle in a moat.
In the field five birds. In base the initial letters, K. K., for
KiRKBY Kendal, betw. the date 1 5-74.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet, vol. ii., p. 478.
Later Seal.
6028. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixxiii. 42.]
A half-length figure of K. Charles I., with crown, and royal
LOCAL SEALS. 99
vestments, turned slightly to the 1. In the r. h. a drawn
sword, in the 1. h« an orb or mound.
• THE • 8EALE • OF • THE • TOWNE • OF • KIRKBY • KENDALL.
Carved border.
KIDDERMINSTER^ co. Worcester.
Free Grammar School, a.d. 1619.
5029. Sulpk cast, tinted red, from fine impression or the
matrix, i-^va, [xxxv. 138.]
A symmetrical mark or monogram S|, betw. in chief the
date 161 9, at each side a sword, point downwards, in base a
kid couchant, by way of rebus on the name of the town.
SIQLVM • FRATERNITATI8 • FIDEI : COM18 • TIE • LVDI •
LIBERI • DE - KIDDERMINSTER.
The letters TE, in Fraternitatisy and Kidderminster ; ID in
fideiy and IN in Kidderminster^ are conjoined ; COMIS • TEIE is
probably a blunder for COMISARIE.
Carved border.
5030. Another, [xlvii. 831.]
Laing's MS, Catal,^ No. 302.
KINQSTON-nPON-HULL, co. York,
5031. [Temp. Edw. i.] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2-0 i"^* [Ixxiv. 60,]
K. Edward I. standing with crown and long mantle^ in the
hands a sceptre fleury, topped by a dove. Under his feet a
lion couchant guardant In the field on each side a lion
passant guardant of England.
8IQILLVM : COMVN€ : D€ iiK KYNGI8TON • 8VP6R HVLL'.
The letters ER of super are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.y vol. ii., p. 516.
Mayoralty.
5032. [Late 14th, or isth cent] Sulph. cast from fine,
but chipped, impression, i-}^- in. [Ixxiv. 61.]
A shield of arms : three crowns or coronets in pale. Town
OF KINGSTON-UPON-HULL. Within a cusped and pointed
H 2
ICX) CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
quatrefoil enriched with carved ball-flower ornamentation.
Field replenished with sprigs of foliage.
8' OFFICII I MAIORATU8 I VILLE S DCE I] Q8T0N S 8UPER
HULL«
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.y voL ii., p. 512.
Mayor or Bailiffs, A.D. 1685-1688.
6033. [17th cent] Sulph« cast from the matrix, i^ X i
in. [Ixxiv. 62.]
An oval carved shield of arms, TOWN OF Kingston-
UPON-HuLL, as in No. 5032.
# 8IQ VILLiC KINQ8T0N 8VPER HULL.
Another Seal or Signet.
6034. Sulph. cast from the matrix. -{^ x i in. [Ixxiv.
64.]
Oval : a shield of arms, Town of Kingston-upon-Hull,
as in No. 5032. Betw. a palm-branch on the 1., and a laurel
branch on the r. tied in base.
Another Seal,
6036. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x
i-h i"' [Ixxiv. 63.]
A castle with embattled wall and side-towers : round-
headed doorway closed. Above in the field, the three crowns,
in pale, of the arms of the Town, see No. 5032.
# sk KINGSTON « 8V4? ti HVLL » #
Admiralty.
6036. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression or the
matrix. i\^ in. [Ixxiv. 65.]
A one-masted ship on waves, mainsail charged with a
shield of arms, TOWN OF Kingston-upon-Hull, as in
No. 5032. Crow's nest, pennon at the mast-head, high poop
and prow.
8' OFFICIJ » ADMIRALLITATI8 » UILLE m . H . . LL'
Cabled borders.
KINaSTON-UPON-THAMES, co. Surrey.
6037. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [D.C., F. 337,]
A shield of arms : three salmons naiant in pale, in base
J
LOCAL SEALS. lOI
the initial letter K, Town of Kingston-upon-Thames.
(Burke, General Armory^ and Papworth, Ordinary of British
Armorials^ state that the salmons are hauriant^ in error.)
Betw. three lions rampant guardant of England, within
a cusped and pointed gothic quatrefoil with carved spandrils.
» S' COMVNITATIS VILL€ D€ KYNQQ€8T0Ne : SVPER :
TAMICIAM ir
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,,, voL ii., p. 518.
5038. [A.D. 1 549.] Red : imperfect and indistinct [Add.
ch. 5628.]
8' TON€ TAMICIAM
6039. [a.d. 1613.] Red : chipped and indistinct in parts.
[Add. ch. 5636.3
«c 8' C0MVNITATI8 VILL€ D€ €8T0Ne : 8VP€R :
TAM
KIBKBT-IN-LON8DALE, co. Westmorland.
Free Grammar Schooly a.d. 1591.
6040. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i-,^ in.
[xxxv. 139.]
A schoolmaster, seated on a chair, turned to the r., with cap
and robes, instructing two pupils from an open book.
Legend, an elegiac distich, in two concentric annuli .' —
(l) « 8TET «r 8CH0LA «r DE « KIRKBY «r IN « L0N8DAL ft
DEV8 ft ET ft PIA ft PRINCEP8 : ft :
[ (2.) DY ft FAVEANT ft PVERI8 ft ELI8ABETA ft 8COLI8 : ft ;
5041. Another, [xlvii. 837.]
Laing, MS, CatcU., No. 300.
KIBEBY EBNDAL, co. Westmorland, see KENDAL.
KIBKBT-BAVEN8WOBTH, co. York.
Almshouse of St yohn Baptist and Free Grammar
School, A.D. 1555.
5042. Sulpk cast from the matrix, tinted red. 2-^ x
14 in. [xxxv. 140.]
Oval : St John Baptist in the wilderness, standing with
I02 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
nimbus and cloak, in the r. h., holding the Agnus Dei on a
plaque, and pointing to it with the 1. 1l In base the date 1555.
« + 8 + ELEMOSINARIE + 8-1- IOHANNI8 • BABTI8TE • DE -
KIRKBI RAVE8WATH.
5043. Another, [xlvii. 838.]
Laing, MS. Catal.y No. 307.
LANCASTER, County of.
Nicholas Townley, Sheriff, a.d. 1632.
6044. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ ia [Ixvi. 39.]
A castle gateway, with two domed towers, on each a flag,
round-headed portal with portcullis ; over the doorway an
estoile of eight points ; over the battlements, on a helmet
and wreath a hawk, in allusion to the crest of TowNLEY, viz.,
on a perch a hawk belled, round the perch a riband. At the
sides the initial letters ki. T. Below each, a circular mark in
matrix. In base the word lamc
Carved border.
Cf. Add. MS. 26,741, f. 521.
LANGASTEBj co. Lancaster.
6046. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 14 in. [xlviii. 10.]
A triple-towered castle of coarse design, with two storeys,
embattled and masoned. In base, on the 1. a lion passant
guardant (with tail extended and fourch^e) of England, on
Sie r. a fleur-de-lis of FRANCE, (see next seal. No. 5047). Rude
workmanship. The King mentioned in the legend is probably
Henry IV.
« 8' H€NR : D€ Q iiK R€ iiK ANQL€ : Z : FRANC€ ti^ DN8 : HIB€.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict^ vol. iii., p. 21.
6046. Sulph. cast. [Ixvi. 36.]
BurgesseSy or Borough.
6047. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-,^ in.
[Ixvi. 37]
A shield of arms : in chief a fleur-de-lis of FRANCE ; in
base a lion rampant guardant of England, Town of
Lancaster.
• 8iqillvm comvne bvrq' sive vtll langastrie.
LOCAL SEALS. IO3
IiANQPOBT-EAST-OVEB^ co. Somerset
6048. [A.IX 1617.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14^ x
\\ in. [D.C., H. 181.]
Oval : a blackamoor's head to the left, filleted, the bust
draped with a laced collar.
8IQ' : PREP08 - ET : COMVNI : BVRQI • DE • LANQ' * E8T0 •
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,y vol. iii., p. 28.
6049. Another. [Ixi. 12.]
LEAOH^ NORTH^ co. Gloucester.
Free Grammar School^ a.d. 1559.
6060. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. \\ in.
[xlvii. 847.]
A shield of arms ornamentally carved with flowers and
fruits : three estoiles or mullets of six points, a canton ermine,
Westwood, founder.
SIQILLVM • HVQO • WESTWOOD - IN - COM • GLOC.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ voL i., p. 454 ; Laing's MS.
CataL, No. 280.
LSEDS^ CO. York.
First Corporation Seal, A.D. 1626.
6061. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in. [Ixxiv. 75.]
On a mount a shield of arms : a fleece, suspended by strap
and chain. Crest a chaplet. Supporters two owls crowned,
Town of Leeds.
» siqillvm - • bvrqi : de • leede8. 1626.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved.
Second Corporation Seal, A.D. 1662.
6062. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^va. [Ixxiv. 76.1
An ornamental shield of arms : a fleece (see No. 5051) in a^
chief three mullets, TOWN OF LEEDS.
« SIQILLVM . BVRQI . DE . LEEDE8 . 1662.
Carved border.
IG4 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
AMotitr, AJ>. i662L
6063. SnlplL cast from the matrix. 14^ in. [bodv: 77.]
An oval shield of arms, ornamentally carved, TOÂ¥rK OF
Leeds^ as in the preceding seal Na 5052.
ft 8IGILLVM ft BVRQI ft DE ft LEEDS ft 1662.
S. Lewis, Topagr. DiO^ yoL iiL, pi 461
Third Corparation Sealj AJ>. 1836.
6064. SuljdL cast from the matrix, i-^ in. [Ixxiv. 78.]
An ornamental shield of arms^ Town of Leeds, as in
No. 5052. Crest, on a wreath, an owL Supporters, two owls,
crowned, standing on carved scrolls with a leopard's head in
8IQILLVM BVRQI DE LEEDS - 1836 •
LEWES, CO. Sussex.
6066. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[IxxiL 92.]
A shield of arms : chequy in the sinister chief on a canton
a lion rampant betw. eight crosses crosslets, Town OF Lewes.
Betw. three palm brandies.
ft « 8IQILLUM : « : COMVNE - m : BURQI : i« : DE • « :
LEWYS • ^ :
Inner border carved and enriched with ball-flowers, outer
border beaded.
AnotAer.
6066. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1-,^ in.
X I in. p^^J- 93-]
A copy, but smaller, of the design of the preceding seal,
No. 5055.
• Ml 8IQIULVM • I BVRQI • DE • LEWYS I + •
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ voL iii., p. 67.
LBXOESTEB, f^. Leicester.
Mayor.
6067. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixvi. 59-]
The Virgin, crowned, seated in a canopied niche with
tabernacle-work at the sides, the Child on the 1. arm, in the
i^^^^i
LOCAL SEALS. 105
r. h. a sceptre. In base, under an imperfect arch with
masonry at the sides, a shield of arms : a cinquefoil, Town
OF Leicester.
SIQILL 8TAT MAIO BVRGI LEICE8TRI.
LEOMINSTER, co, Hereford.
6068. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| x
I in. [Ixiv. 54.]
Pointed oval : St Peter, one of the Patron Saints of the
parish, standing, in the r. h. two keys, in the 1. h. a book.
The figure perhaps has been copied from an earlier seal.
tt 8IQILLVM : COMMVM6 : L€0MIHSTR1€.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,,, voL iii,, p. 63.
UOBFUBIiDy CO. Stafford.
6069. rA.D. 1688.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2f in.
[Ixxii. 50.]
A battle-field strewn with three dead bodies and weapons,
a flag, and a crown, in allusion to the name of the town Lick-
(JLe. lie, AngUhSax.^ a corpseyfield.
m SiQILLVM COMMVNE CIVITAT18 DE LICHFEILD +
-Â¥ AN : D' : 1688.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL iii., p. 72.
LINCOLNSHIRE.
W — ■' — , Sheriff.
6060. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in. [Ixvii. 13.]
A castle with two side towers, domed and topped by a
flag ; round-headed portal with portcullis down. Betw. the
tower, over the battlements, on a wreath a demi-eagle. In
the field the initials Q. W. In base the word :— LINC
Carved border.
P G , Sheriff,
606L Sulph. cast i-j- X i in. [Ixvii. 14.]
Oval : a castle with two side towers domed, and topped by
a flag, roundheaded portal. Betw. the towers, over the battle-
ments, on a wreath a lion's head erased. In the field the
initials P. Q. In base the word : — LINC.
I06 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LZNOOLNj CO. Lincoln,
First Corporation Seal.
5062. [A.D. 1 51 1.] Red: fine, chipped and imperfect on
the r. side. About 34- in. when perfect (Stowe Collection :
Burton charters.)
A castle of elaborate design in three storeys, curtain wall
diapered lozengy, five towers, with short spires topped with
weather vanes, and quatrefoiled openings; round-headed
portal closed, portcullis one-third down. On the curtain-wall
a shield of arras : on a cross a fleur-de-lis, CiTY OF LINCOLN.
At each side a wall, shown obliquely, with crenellated ridge,
over it on the L, a fleur-de-lis ; the corresponding device on
the r. is wanting.
SIQ UNE « CIVITATIS m LINCOLNIE «
Second Corporation Seal, c, A.D. 1628.
5063. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 2\ in. [L 23.]
A copy of the' design of the preceding seal with details
difierently treated. On each side of the portal a circular
opening ; over the portal a shield of arras, CiTY OF LINCOLN,
see No. 5061. In the field over the towers four fleurs-de-lis ;
on each side another.
THE • COMMON • SEALE • OF • THE • CiT : UNGOLNC.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. iii., p. 80.
Mayoralty.
5064. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in-
[Ixvii. II.]
The Virgin, standing on a carved corbel under a trefoiled
arch crocketed and supported on architectural piers; with
crown, the Child with nimbus on the 1. arm, in the r. h. a ball.
In the field on each side a lion passant guardant of ENGLAND.
SIQILL' MAIORITATI8 LtNCOLNI€.
Beaded borders.
Wool Staple.
5065. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in.
[Ixvii. 12.]
The Virgin, with crown, standing on a wool-sack, in a
canopied niche with tabernacle work at the sides ; the Child
on the r. arm.
LOCAL SEALS. IO7
8' S OFFICII I STAPVL6 I CIVITAT' + LINCOLN'
Beaded borders.
Seal for delivery of Wool and Hides, see No. 1159.
Seals "pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 1076-1079.
LI8EEARD, co. Cornwall.
5066. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 x
If in. [Ixi. 1 5.]
Pointed oval : a fleur-de-lis of elegant design (by way of
rebus); thereon two birds. In the field on each side an
annulet and an ostrich feather; probably in reference to
Richard Plantagenet, Earl of Cornwall, who enfranchised
the Borough in A.D. 1240, and to Q. Elizabeth.
# SIGILLVM - COMMVNE - BVRQI • DE - LI8KEARD.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ vol. ill., p. 94.
LIVBRPOOL^ CO. Lancaster.
5067. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| x
i^ in. [Ixvi. 35.]
Pointed oval: an eagle, rising contoumfe with expanded
wings, holding in its beak a trefoiled sprig. On the foot a
scroll inscribed : — IOH'18. In the field a crescent enclosing
an estoile of six points.
» 8IQILL' COMMVN6 » BOROe'SlVC^LEVE^.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, />;V/., voL iii., p. 105 ; Vidton^' Memorials of Liverpool^
voL i., pp. 17, 18.
LONDON, CO. Middlesex.
6068. [13th cent.] Sulph. casts from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [Ixviii. 18, 19.]
0. St Paul, Patron Saint of the City, with nimbus, in the
r. h. a drawn sword erect, in the 1. h. a banner-flag, charged with
the arms of ENGLAND (reversed); standing on the tower of
St Paul's Cathedral, over a gateway in the embattled wall of
the city. Within the enceinte of the wall is a view of the city
with several tall spires of churches, and at each side two
I08 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
square-towered churches. In front of the wall, the R. Thames.
The round-headed doorway is filled up with the heraldic
device of, quarterly, in the fess point a pierced mullet
- 8IGILLVM : BARONVM : LONDONIARVM.
R. St. Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury, with mitre and
pall, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a long crozier
held obliquely, seated on a carved throne, betw. two groups of
worshippers, those on the r. h. side, with hoods, are probably
monks or clergy, those on the 1. h. side, laymen. Across the
field the inscription : — sSs • THOft • AR. In base, under a
semicircular arch of large span, a representation of the City of
London with St Paul's Cathedral in the middle, tall pointed
spires on each side and at the end, on each side a church
with square embattled tower, all enclosed within an embattled
wall with gateway and towers.
Legend, a rhyming verse : —
M€ ■QV • MA : TV
Later Seal.
6069. [a.D. 1670.] Red : covered with paper before im-
pression. 2-4- in. [Add. ch. 1683.]
0. A copy of the obv. of the preceding seal, No. 5068. The
armorial charges in the doorway are here replaced by the
line or rabbet of the folding doors with a rose, boss, or knocker
in the centre.
8IQU.LVM : BARONVM : LONDONIARVM.
R. A shield of arms, ^/t^mtA/: a cross quarterly, in the dexter
chief a sword hilt downwards, CiTY OF London. Crest, on a
helmet, tasselled mantling, and wreath, a cross betw. two
dragons' wings.
• LONDINI • DEFEND6 • TV08 • DEVS • 0PTIM6 • CIV€8 •
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ voL iii., p. 136.
6070. [A.D. 1 79 1.] Another. [xliiL 177.]
6071. Rev, only, on a wafer covered with paper before im-
pression en placard. Cut from a parchment deed, [xliii. 1 58.]
6072. Another rev. similar to the preceding, [xliii. 1 59.]
Corporation for the Poor of the City.
6073. [A.D. 1699.] Red : fine, imperfect in places. Covered
with paper before impression, en placard^ on a label. 2\ in.
[Add. ch. 19,740.]
LOCAL SEALS. IO9
0. A shield of arms : a cross, in the dexter chief a sword,
hilt downward, CiTY OF LONDON. The shield richly carved
with scroll-work, foliage and flowers.
tTHE • SEAL • OF THE • CORPORATION ■FOR • THE -
POOR - OF • [THE • CITY • OF ■LONDON.]
Ifc An emblematical shield of arms : a field of ripe corn, on
a chief sem6 of bees a beehive. Crest on a helmet, mantling
of foliage, and wreath, a lamb sejant or couchant Supporters,
dex., a boy ; sin., a girl, each on a mount
m GOD • QIV€S m PEACE '. . Y (' €mdjdentg) • TO
m INDUSTRY.
Carved borders.
Mayaralfy.
First Seal.
6074. [14th cent] Red : fine. Cut from a charter bearing
date A.D. 1 544. 2\ in. [xxxvi. 41.]
This design appears to have been the work of the goldsmith
who executed some of the great seals of Edward III. and
Richard II. See Nos. 231, etc Stow, Survey of London
(Candlewick Ward), p. 237, ed. 1933, states that this seal
was made in AD. 1380.
In a central niche of three bays (the two side bays richly
canopied, the middle bay groined and supporting a smaller
niche in the upper part), on the 1. St Thomas, Archbishop of
Canterbury, with mitre and pall, seated on a bench, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a long crozier ; on the r.
St Paul, holding in the r. h a drawn sword, in the 1. h. a book,
similarly seated on a bench, beneath his feet a prostrate
figure of Elymas the sorcerer. In the smaller niche overhead,
the Virgin, crowned, seated, holding the Child standing
on her 1. knee, in her r. h. a book. On each side of this
central niche a canopied niche, containing in a balcony a
half-length man-at-arms with low cap, holding a mace or club.
Above, on each side on a pedestal or bracket, an angel
kneeling, with wings expanded, hands in prayer. In base, in
a compartment with flat head, a shield of arms : CiTY OF
London, as in No. 5073, supported by two demi-lions,
rampant guardant, each under a round-headed arch. At the
sides outside all, tabernacle work.
8IGILL' . MAIORATU8 : CIUITATI8 : LONDON :
Arch. Journ.j vol. iii., p. 74, fig- 2.
6076. Sulph. cast from imperfect and indistinct impression.
[D.C, R 56.]
ITATIS : LONDON :
no CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5076. [A.D. 1389.] Red : very fine, very imperfect [Add.
ch. 6046.]
CIUITATIS : LONDON :
6077. [a.D. 1449.] Red : fine, very imperfect, only central
part remaining. [Add. ch. 22,642.]
5078. [A.D. 1452.] Red: good, but imperfect, the edge
very much injured [Stowe Collection : Burton Charters.]
Second state of the First Seal
5079. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [Ixvii. 20.]
This is from the same matrix as the preceding seal. No.
5074, but shows the greatly worn condition of the matrix,
which appears in some places to have been retouched by the
goldsmith.
Later Sealy or
Design for a new Seal,
5080. [i/th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in«
[Ixviii. 21.]
This is a design which owes its origin to the previous seal,
No. 5075, but has been executed with a view to supersede the
Gothic architecture by substituting the Italian style. In the
centre in a niche with three round-headed arches, on the 1.
St. Thomas the Archbishop seated with mitre and long cross
or crozier, on the r. a king seated, crowned, with drawn sword
in the r. h., and orb and cross in the 1. h., betw. the two
figures a vase. Above, in smaller niche, with double arch, the
Virgin and Child ; smaller niche on each side, and an angel
on each side outside the niches. At each side of the central
niche, a niche with round-headed arch containing a man-at-
armsy half-length. In base, a shield of arms as before,
supported by two sea-lions, crowned, each in a niche with
round-headed arch. Under the men-at-arms on each side a
shield of arms : 1., two lions passant guardant in pale, perhaps
for one of the Mayors, or for Normandy ; r., England.
" 8IQILU MAIORATU8 CIVITATIS LONDON.
ArchaoL Joum, vol. iii., p. 74.
Elias, Town Clerk,
5081. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. \\ x
4 in. [Ivii. 6.]
Pointed oval : the clerk, seated on a carved chair with
scroll-shaped back, to the r., reading a book on a lectern.
ifiiS* €LIE LONDONIARV. CUICI.
Beaded border.
5082. Another. [D.C., E 303.]
LOCAL SEALS. Ill
Chamberlain^ A.D. 1589.
6083. Red : fine. i\ X i in. [Harl. ch. 56 E. 20.]
Oval : on the 1. a sword of St. Paul, handle downward, on
the r. two keys interlinked at the handles, of St. Peter. Across
the field the date : — 1-5-8-9. Above, an open jewelled crown
of three points fleury and two pearls ; below, a lion passant
guardant of England.
8' CAMERE LONDONIAR'.
5083*. Sulph.cast of No. 5083. [D.C., H. 180.]
6084. Red : a fragment, detached from its charter. [Box
with Harl. ch. 47 D. 50.]
Another Seal^ A.D. 1589.
6086. Sulph. cast from the matrix or fine impression.
-J X I- in. [Ixviii. 96.]
Oval: same design as the previous seal, No. 5083, but
smaller.
S • CAMER>E - LONDINI.
Later Seal, A.D. 1720.
6086. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixviii. 62.]
Same design as the previous seal, No. 5083, but larger.
Across the field the date : — 1-7-2-0.
8IG • CAMER>E • LONDINI.
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1080.
Seal of the Port of London, see No. 1 1 57.
Seal of the Collectors of the subsidy for rebuilding London
Bridge, see No. 1167.
Heralds^ College or College of Arms.
6087. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-^ in.
[Ixviii. €16^
On a mount with herbage, a shield of arms : a cross betw.
four doves, the wings expanded and inverted. Heralds'
COLLEGK Crest, on a helmet and mantling, in a ducal
coronet a dove rising. Supporters, two lions rampant guar-
dant ducally gorged.
• SIGILLVM • COMVNE • CORPORACIONI8 • OFFICII*
ARMORVM •
112 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Kings of Arms.
Sir Edward Walker, Garter.
6088. [a.D. 1660.] Red : fine, app. by plaited strands of
blue and yellow silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of
contemporary make. 2-J- in. [Wol. ch. iv. 67.']
A shield of arms, of ornamental design, with carved scrolls
and festoons of flowers and fruit : per pale, dex, St George's
Cross, on a chief a coronet or open crown within the Garter of
the order, betw. a lion of ENGLAND and a fleur-de-lis of
France, Office of Garter King of Arms; sin.^ on a
chevron ringed at the point, betw. three crescents, a crescent
for difference. Walker.
tl SIG • DNI - EDI • WALKER • EQVITI8 • AV • GARTERII •
PRINCIPALIS • REGIS • ARMOR • ANGLl.
Carved borders.
M. Noble, History of the College of Arms ^ p. 278.
Sir Henry St. George, Garter,
6089. [A.D. 1 7 II.] Red: fine, app. by ribands of blue
and white silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of contem-
porary make. 2\ in. [Add ch 16,284.]
A shield of arms of ornamental design, as in No. 5088, with
a lion's face over it The armorial bearings are : per pale,
dex,. Office of Garter King of Arms, see No. 5088 ;
sin,<t a chief, over all a lion rampant, on an escutcheon three
ducal coronets, two and one, St. George.
4- BIG • DNI • HEN • SAINT - GEORGE • MIL • GARTER - PRINC •
REGIS ' ARMORVM - ANGL.
Carved borders.
Official Seal used by
John Anstis, Garter,
6090. [A.D. 1 74 1.] Red : fine, app. by ribands of green
and yellow silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of con-
temporary make. 2\ in. [Add ch. 27,004.]
A shield of arms of ornamental design, as in No. 5088,
Office of Garter King of Arms.
+ 8igill • officii • garterii • principalis • regis •
ARMORVM • ANGLICORVM.
Carved borders.
LOCAL SEALS. II3
Robert Cooke, Clarenceux.
5091. [A.D. 1563.] Red: cracked, enclosed in a turned
wcx>den box. if in. [Add. ch. I5,SS7-]
A shield of arms : arg. St. George's cross. In the dexter
chief a fleur-de-lis of France, on a chief gu. a lion of
England, crowned with an open crown. Office of Clar-
enceux King of Arms. Betw. two crosses crosslet fitchfees,
and over it a lion rampant
« S' : officii : CLARENCIEVLX : REGIS : ARMORVM : ETC :
AVSTRAL' :
6092. [A.D. 1577.] Red : flne, injured in places ; enclosed
in a turned wooden box. [Add. ch. 13,612.]
6093. [A.D. 1577.] Red : fine, enclosed in a turned wooden
box. [WoL ch. xi. 88.]
6094. [A.D. I S92.] Red : fine, enclosed in a turned wooden
box. [Harl. ch. 11 1 C. 9.]
6096. Sulph. cast from an indistinct impression. [D.C.«
H. 128.]
Sir John Vanbrugh, Clarenceux.
6096. [A.D. 171 1.] Red : flne ; app. by ribands of blue and
white silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of contemporary
make. 2 in. [Add. ch. 16,284.]
An ornamental shield of arms ; per pale, dex.^ Office of
Clarenceux King of Arms, as in No. 5092, sin., quarterly,
I, 4, on a fess three bamilets, in chief a demi-lion rampant
issuing, Vanbrugh ; 2, 3, on a bend three mascles,
Carleton.
Ilr SIGILL' : lOHAN : VANBRUGH : ARM : CLARENCEUX : REGIS :
ARMORUM.
Carved border.
M. Noble, History of the ColUge of Arms, P* 35S # the official arms ;
described on p. 62, do not agree altogether with those on this seal.
Knox Ward, Clarenceux.
6097. [A.D. 1 741.] Red: fine; app. by ribands of green
and yellow silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of contem-
porary make. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 27,004.]
A shield of arms of ornamental design : with carved scrolls
and festoons of flowers and fruit : dZc,, OFFICE OF CLAR-
ENCEUX King of Arms, as in No. 5091, but without the
fleur-de-lis in the dexter chief; sin., erm. a cross flory can-
VOL. II. I
114 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
toned with four annulets, Ward. Over the shield an open
crown of five leaves.
: SIGILL : KNOX WARD ARM : CLARENCEUX REGIS ARMORUM.
Carved border.
Peter, " Rex Hyraudorum citra aquam de TrenU
ex parte borialil^ Norroy.
6098. [a.D. 1276.] Green: only a fine fragment. About
I in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 54 G. 44.]
A shield of arms : three crowns, two and one.
VRV
Sir John Borough, Norroy.
6099. [a.D. 1625.] Red: cracked; app. by ribands of
faded red silk, and enclosed in an ornamented tinned iron
box of contemporary make. \\ in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 C. 10.]
A shield of arms : St George's cross, on a chief, per pale,
a lion passant guardant of England, betw. a fleur-de-lis of
France, and a key. Office of Norroy King of Arms.
8 • 8 • officii • norroy • REGIS - ARMORVM • BOREALIS.
The letters Lis of Borealis are in the field over the shield.
M. Noble, History of the College of Arms ^ p. 62.
6100. Sulph. cast from No. 5099. [D.C., H. 139.]
Peter le Neve, JVi^rr^.
BlOl. [A.D. 171 1.] Red : fine ; app. by ribands of blue and
white silk, and enclosed in a tinned iron box of contemporary
make. 2 in. [Add. ch. 16,284.]
An ornamental shield of arms : per pale, dex,, Office of
Norroy King of Arms, as in No. 5099 ; sin., on a cross
five fleurs-de-lis, Le Neve, in dexter chief a crescent for
difference.
8IGILL • PETRI ' LE NEVE • ARMIQ • NORROY • REGIS •
ARMORUM.
Carved borders.
LOCAL SEALS. IIJ
Royal Mint.
Warden and Workmen,
6102. [i8th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. 2f in. [xxxv. 349.]
On a mount an embattled fortress of elaborate design, with
central tower having dome and side turrets, betw. two shields
of arms: !., England; r., quarterly i, 4, quarterly i., iv.,
England, ii., iii., Scotland, 2, France (modern), 3,
Ireland. Below the shields the Royal initials G. R.
• 8IQIL : COR : CVST0DI8 : CAMB : OPERAT : ET :
^ ALIORVM : MIN18T.
Carved border.
Rttding, Annals of the English Coinage^ vols, i., p. 40 «. ; vi., map.
714^ Royal Society^ a.d. 1663.
6103. Leaden impression, very much oxidised. [Slo.
xxxiv. 40.]
Too much defaced to be described.
Engr. in Vertue, Simon^ Works, pi. xxxi.
The Royal College 0/ Physicians 0/ London^ a.d. 1523.
6104. [|8th cent] Proof impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix : enclosed in a box. 2^ in. [Slo. xxxiv. 39.]
St Luke, with nimbus, seated in a chair to the 1., at a
round table, writing in a book. In a hall, paved, panelled,
and ornamented with festoons of flowers. At the r. h. side
a curtain looped up. Above, an ornamentally carved shield
of arms with an escallop at the top and a lion's face
at the bottom, and a palm branch on each side. The
armorial bearings are : a dexter hand issuing out of clouds in
chief rayonnds, feeling the pulse of a dexter hand and arm
in fess issuing from the sin. side of the shield, vested : in
base a pomegranate slashed and seeded, slipped and leaved ;
all within five demi-fleurs-de-lis bordering the edge of the
shield, (field hatched with crossing lines for sable). Royal
College of Physicians of London.
Legend on a scroll : —
8IQILLUM • COMMUNE • COL . REG . MEDICORUM LONDIN.
Carved border.
Small Seal,
6105. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. -J^ x 4 in.
[Ixviii. 94.]
I 2
Il6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms as in No. 5 104, with a
bordure, RoYAL COLLEGE OF Physicians of London.
Legend on a scroll : —
O • BIOC • BPAXYC • H • AE • TEXNH • MAKPH.
British Museum, a.d. 1753.
6106. Recent proof impression in red sealing-wax from
the matrix. 3J- in. [xxxv. 57.]
An Ionic edifice or temple, tetrastyle, approached by a
flight of three steps, and having a triangular pediment, in
which is a radiant head, and a doorway with panelled folding-
doors and pediment above them. Over the doorway a plain
blank oval, with festoons over it. Betw. the two 1. h. pillars,
Rhea or Cybele, standing with mural or crenellated crown, a
pine cone slipped, in the r. h., a sickle in the 1. h., at her feet
two lions crouching. On the l, in a corresponding position,
Minerva, helmeted, in the r. h. a scroll, in the 1. h. a long
spear ; at her feet, on the 1. an owl, on the r. an oval shield
charged with Medusa's head and snakes. In the exergue the
motto : —
BONARVM • ARTIVM
CVLTORIBV8.
« SIQILLVM • CVRATORVM • MV8EI • BRITANNICI • EX • 8ENATVS
CON8VLTO - OONDITI AD- MDCCLIII.
Carved border.
Museum Minerva.
A Literary Institution foufuled by Sir Francis Kynaston, Knt.,
Esquire of the Body to Charles /., in Covent Garden, London,
6107. [A.D. 1632-1642.] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax. i-i-X H in. [xlix. 47.]
Oval : Sir Francis Kynaston, knt, founder, half-length, to
the L, with an armoured cuirass of damascened work, and
collar. On his 1. arm a shield of arms, England, ensigned
with a royal crown. In the exergue the letters T. R:, for
Thomas Rawlins, Engraver to the Mint in 1643, see Grueber,
Medallic Illustraiiofis, vol. ii, p. 736.
FRA • KINA8TON • EQV • AVRAT • REQII CORP • ARQ.
Chalmers, Biogr. Diet,, vol. xix., p. 435.
LOCAL SEALS. Il/
Chrisfs Hospitaly a.d. 1553.
6108. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix, f x 4 in.
[xxxv. 141.]
Oval: an ornamental shield of arms with carved scrolls
and flowers ; a cross quarterly, in the dexter chief a sword
erect, on a chief a rose of five leaves, barbed and seeded betw.
two fleurs-de-lis, CHRIST'S HOSPITAL.
5109. Another, [xlvii. 851.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 286.
The Foundling HospitaL
6110. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixviii. 95.]
An ornamental shield of arms : [per fess] in chief a crescent
betw. two estoiles or mullets of six points, in base an infant
exposed, recumbent, stretching upwards the r. h., Foundling
Hospital. Crest, on a wreath, a lamb statant [holding in
the mouth a sprig of laurel]. Supporters, two emblematical
figures, ^fer., NATURE, ««., WISDOM according to Burke,
Gen, Armory^ s.v., but somewhat doubtful, if rightly depicted
in this seal. Motto on a carved scroll in base : — help.
Carved border.
Breweri Company.
6111. [15th cent] Sulph. cast 2\ in. [D.C., G. 51.]
The Assumption of the Virgin, standing, crowned, hands in
prayer, surrounded by radiance, upheld by three demi-angels
with expanded wings on each side, and one, with arms ex-
tended, in base. Overhead in clouds the head of the Almighty.
All within a carved panel of circular form with cusped lobe
at the top.
8IQILLUM : GOMMUNITATI8 : MI8TERI1 : BRAGIATORUM :
LONDINI. M
At the end of the legend a long sprig with four ears of
barley.
Draper^ Company^ a.d. 1439.
6112. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 34
in. [IxviiL 61.]
The Virgin, with triple crown or tiara, three-quarters-length,
in the r. h. a sceptre, in the 1. h. a palm-branch, on each side
a group of persons sheltered under her cloak, surrounded by
Il8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
radiance and supported by four angels with expanded wings.
Over her head the Almighty, half-length, lifting up the r. h.
in benediction, with the 1. h. placing the crown on the Vii^n's
head ; above him the Dove of the Spirit. In base, a shield
of arms : three clouds, radiated in base, each surmounted with
a triple crown, DRAPERS' Company of London.
SIGILLO ^ COMUNE ^ FRATERNITAT' i« BE «« MARIE ««
MI8TERE i« PANNARlOa^ LONDON'.
Carved borders.
Noorthouck, History of London^ pi. L, p. 888.
Gtrdlers Company, a.d. 1449.
6113. [a.D. 1509.] Red : fine, imperfect on the lower part
of the 1. h. side. i-J- in. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 23.]
A shield of arms, couchd : per fess, a pale counterchanged,
three gridirons, Girdlers' Company of London. Crest,
on a helmet, and ornamental mantling, a demi-man, represent-
ing St. Lawrence, with nimbus, issuing out of clouds, girt
round the body with a girdle, holding in the r. h. a gridiron
and in the 1. h. a book.
Legend on a riband : —
8' COlE - ARTI8 • ZONARIOR ATIS • LONDON •
For arms see Noorthouck, Hist, of London^ pL II.
6114. Sulph. cast from No. 5113. [D.C., H. 86.]
Glovers' Company, aj). 1638.
6116. Sulph. cast from the matrix. l-f| x \\ in. [Ixviii.
64.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess, a pale counterchanged,
three rams salient, two and one, Glovers' Company of
London. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath,
a ram's head issuing from a basket, betw. a pair of wings.
4 SIQILLVM it CHI ROTH ECAREORVM it LONDON ft
Beaded border.
Noorthouck, History of London, pi. I., p. 888.
Leathersellers Company, a.d. 1442.
6116. Sulph. cast from imperfect and indistinct impression.
2| in. [D.C.. G. so.]
J
LOCAL SEALS. 119
The Assumption of the Virgin, with crown, hands in prayer,
surrounded by radiance, upheld by two demi-angels, with
expanded wings, issuing from clouds, on each side. Above,
two half-length figures of the Father and the Son, crowned,
in clouds, placing the crown on the Virgin's head ; over her
head the Dove of the Spirit In base, a shield of arms : three
stags, tripping, reguardant, Leathersellers* Company of
London. Supporters, two angels, kneeling, very indistinct.
8IGILLUM : COE : ART' : SIUE : MISTERIJ : DE : LETHER-
8ELLARS • LONDON.
Noorthouck, History of London^;^ II.
Merceri Company^ a.d. 1393.
6117. Sulph. cast from fine impression, injured in places,
l-nr ii^- [Ixviii. 63.]
Bust of the Viigin, full-face, with a crown of five points
fleury, the charge in the shield of arms of the Mercers'
Company of London.
Legend on a riband or scroll, with curled ends :
8IGILLUM : COITATIS: MYSTERE : MERCERIE : LONDON' (?)
Cf. the arms in Noorthouck, History of London^ pi. I., p. 888.
Merchant-Taylors^ Company, a.d. 1466.
5118. Pale-red : fine. 2j- in. [xxxv. 258.]
St John Baptist, with nimbus, holding the Agnus Dei in the
L h. and pointing with the r. h. to it ; standing on a mount in a
wilderness, with two trees on each side, a lion on the r. and
an unicorn on the 1. In base a shield of arms : per chief, (or
a chief, over all) a royal tent betw. two parliament robes, in
chief an Agnus Dei in a glory, ancient arms of the Merchant
Taylors' Company of London. Background diapered
lozengy with a fleur-de-lis or rose in each space.
8' CSr€ • fiCATOB • SCISSOR • FRATfilTA-n • s€l • 10^ •
baA'c • l6don.
Cf. the modem anns in Noorthouck, History of London^ pi. I.
6119. Sulph. cast. [Ixviii. 65.]
Skinners' Company, a.d. 1327.
^6120. [A.D. 1327.] Light-brown : cut from a deed. i\^ in.
[xxxvi. 47.]
120 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
An ornamental shield of arms : ermine, on a diief three
princes' crowns^ of crosses patties and fleurs-de-lis, with
tasselled caps, SKINNERS' Company of London. Crest, on
a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, an heraldic lizard
wreathed round the neck with laurel leaves purfled Sup-
porters, dex.^ a lizard of Norway, rampant guardant, sin.^ a
martin, each goi^ed with a laurel wreath, purled.
On a scroll in base the inscription : — ^' • I • Hi • R. — (? Anno
xt!pA I Edw. IIL Regis.)
Noorthouck, History of Ltmdan^ pL L
Staple Merchants.
612L [14th cent.] Red : fine, much injured. About i in.
when perfect [xL 21.]
A shield of arms : barry nebulfe of four or six (?) on a
chief a lion passant guardant, Staple Merchants of
London.
8IQILL TA
Tallow-chandlers^ Company, a.d. 1463.
6122. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [D.C., G. 252.]
A shield of arms, couch6 : per fess, a pale counterchanged,
three doves, in the beak of each an olive branch, Tallow
Chandlers' Company of Lx)ndon. Crest, on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a demi-angel issuing from
clouds, vested, wings expanded, and crined, on his head a cap
surmounted by a cross patt^e, holding a circular dish contain-
ing the head of St John Baptist
Legend on a scroll or riband curled and waved : —
8IGILLD + C5E •«• COTTATIS + MISTERE -f TALOUOn -i-
CHANDLERS -f CUTAT' + LONDONIARUM.
Cf. Noorthouck, History of London, pi. HL, p. 888.
Wax-Chandlers' Company, a.d. 1483 {})
6123. Sulph. cast from imperfect and indistinct impression.
\\ in. [Ixviii. 30.]
Our Lord, full-length, with nimbus, lifting up the r. h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. an orb topped with a long cross ;
surrounded with radiance. Overhead, the Almighty Father,
LOCAL SEALS. 121
half-Iengthy with nimbus, hands uplifted in benediction. At
the sides two angels ? half-length, issuing from clouds. Below
these, three saints, each with nimbus.
Legend on a scroll : —
SIQILLUM : COMUNE : MI8TERI1 MDELER8 :
CIUITAT : LOND&.
Society of Mineral and Battery Works^ a.d. 1568.
6124. Cast in red earth or composition : chipped. l\ in.
[xxxv. 54.]
A shield of arms : on a mount a brazen pillar supported
on the dex, side by a lion rampant reguardant, on the sin,
side by a griffin or dragon segreant, on the pillar a coil of
wire tied betw. a bezant and a plate in chief. The Society.
Crest on a helmet, wreath, and ornamental mantling of
foliage, two arms embowed, vested at the shoulder, the hands
holding up a calamine stone. Supporters, dex,, Science as
a female figure vested, in her r. h. a pair of compasses, on
her head a crescent ; sin,, LABOUR, as an old man, vested,
in his 1. h. a hammer, on his head a crescent
8IQIL • MINERARIOR • ET • METALL • CV80R • IN - ANQLIA •
DO . TER- • HIBERNIAQ • ANO NA.
Cf. the arms in Noorthouck's History of London, pL III.
New-River Company, a.d. 161 2.
6126. [a,d. 1678.] Red : each side covered with paper
before impression. 2-4- in. [Harl. ch. 77 D. 28.]
0. View of the city of London, with St Paul's Cathedral
and other churches ; in the foreground an embattled tower
and wall. Above it a dexter hand issuing from the clouds,
and scattering rain on the city.
ET PLVI 8VPER VNAM CIVITATEM » .
—Amos iv. 7.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Bt. A fleur-de-lis surrounded by the legend given below, in
three concentric circles.
Outer circle. 4THE 8EALE0FTHE00MPANIE ofthe
NEW RIVER.
Second circle. 4 brovqht from chadwel and am-
Inner circle. 4 well TO LONDON.
Beaded border.
6126. [a.d. 1697.] Another. [Lansd. ch. 662.]
122 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Company for Making Hollow Sword-Blades in
England.
6127. [a.D. 1704.] Wafer: covered with paper before
impression, i-f in. [Add. ch. 24,474.]
A carved shield of arms ornamented with scrolls and
festoons of flowers and fruit : Britannia seated before an
altar on which are two " hollow sword-blades " in saltire, and
holding over them with the r. h. a royal crown.
THE • 8EALE ■OF • THE • QOVERNER • & COMPANY • FOR •
MAKING • HOLLOW • SWORD • BLADES • IN • ENGLAND.
Carved border.
LrOOE, EASTj co. Cornwall
6128. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixi. 16.]
A one-masted ship, with embattled castles at stem and
prow, two mariners on board. Over the side three similar
shields of arms : three bends.
«) S' COMMVN€TATI8 : DE : LOO.
[ S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,, vol. iii., p. 165.
LOOE, WEST, PORT PIOHAM, or PORT VICHAN,
CO, Cornwall.
5129. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if x
i^ in. [Ivi. 17.]
Oval : an archer, standing, full-face, in ^the r. h. a bow, in
thel. h. an arrow ; in his belt a sword.
ft FOR * TV * AM * OTHER * WY8 « CALLED * WE8TLO.
The letters HE in other conjoined.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, voL iii., p. 166.
LOBTWITHIEL, and PENKNETH or PBNKNIOHT,
CO, Cornwall,
6130. [A.D. 1732.] Sulph. cast from the matrix 2| in.
[Ixi. 18.]
A shield of arms : on the sea, in which are two fishes naiant
in fess, a castle of three round towers, each masoned and
LOCAL SEALS. 123
having three tall turrets, betw. two thistle trees, slipped and
leaved, LOSTWITHIEL BOROUGH. Over the shield the date
1732.
8IGILLVM BVRQI DE LOSTWITHYEL ET PENKNIQHT IN
^ ^ CORNVBIA.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Tapogr. Dict,^ vol. iii., p. 167.
Small Seal of A rms.
6131. Sulph. cast from the matrix. -I- in. [Ixi. 19.]
A shield of arms of the BOROUGH OF LOSTWITHIEL, etc.,
as in No. 5 1 30. The fishes are naiant contoum^s in fess.
8IQ' BVRQI DE L08TWITHYELL.
Beaded border.
Mayoralty.
6132. [A.D. 1427.] Red : fine, injured by pressure at the
sides. i\ in. [Add ch. 13,046.]
On the sea, in which is a large fish naiant contoum^, a
triple-towered castle, betw. two trees. This design was
afterwards adopted as the charge on the shield of arms of
the Borough, see Nos. 5130, 5 131.
M • D€ MA LOS . . T€€L.
6133. [a.D. 1441.] Red : chipped and the edge injured.
[Add. ch. 19,512.]
SIQL'M 06 LOS . . T€€L.
LOUTH PARK, or DE PABCO LXTDE, co. Lincoln.
Common Seal of the Abbat and Convent used by the
Grammar School,
6134. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
1 1- in. [Ixvii. 20.]
The Virgin, standing, with crown, in a carved niche with
trefoiled canopy, crocketed, the Child on the 1. arm. Back-
ground hatchol, and replenished with sprigs of foliage. On
each side a tree, representing lih&park,
S' C0MMVN6 • ABBIS • €T CONV€ D€ • PARCO •
LVD6.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. t., p. 83$.
124 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
LOWESTOFTi co. Suffolk.
«
6135. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
1 1- in. [Ixxii. 7.]
A saint, half-length, with nimbus and cloak, holding in
front an ornamental shield of arms : a rose, en soleil, ensigned
with a crown.
ft VILLA ft LOWI8TOFT ft 80FF0CHE ft ft ft.
Beaded border.
LUDLOWi CO. Salop.
6136. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 in.
[Ixxi. 20.]
A shield of arms: a lion couchant guardant betw. three
double heraldic roses, TOWN OF LUDLOW. Inner border
of the field indented.
Legend on a scroll : —
m 8IQILLUM «< BURQENTIUM «< YILL/E «K DE «< LUDLOW ^k.
Another Seal.
6137. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. i| in.
[Ixxi. 21.]
Same design as the preceding seal. No. 5136, but from a
different matrix. The field of the shield powdered for or.
Legend on a scroll : —
iK.SIQILLUM m BURQEN8IBU8 m YILLE «< DE i* LUDELOW «i«
Small Seal
5138. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
i\ in. [Ixxi. 23.]
A double heraldic cinquefoiled rose en soleil, barbed and
seeded.
8IGILLYM : BYRQEN8 : YILUC : DE : LYDLOW.
Beaded borders.
Bailiffs^ Burgesses, and Commonalty.
6139. [Late 17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
i| in. [Ixxi. 22.]
An ornamental shield of arms of the Town OF LUDLOW,
as in No. 5136, carved with scrolls and festoons of flowers and
LOCAL SEALS. 125
fruit. The field of the shield lined horizontally for az.y which
is the right tincture for the arms.
THE • SEAL • OF • THE • BAYLIFF8 • BURQE88E8 • A •
COMONALTY • OF • LUDLOW.
Bailiffs and Burgesses.
5140. [i^th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^- in.
[IxxL 24.J
An ornamental shield of- arms of the TOWN OF LUDLOW,
as in the preceding seal, No. 5139, carved with scrolls. In
base the word : — LUDLOW.
• SIQL' • BALLIYORUM • ET • BURQEN8IUM.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet, vol. iii., p. 176.
Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses, A.D. 1836.
6141. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-jV in. [Ixxi. 26.]
An ornamental shield of arms of the Town OF LUDLOW,
carved with scrolls. In base the word : — LUDLOW.
MAYOR ALDERMEN AND BURQES8E8 • 1886 -
Court of Record
6142. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxi. 25.]
A shield of arms of the TOWN OF LUDLOW, field powdered.
The shield surrounded with carved scrolls and foliage.
SIGILL' : EXEMPLIFIC • CVriE : DE-: RECGOrD ! YILLE :
DE •: LYDLOW :• «<
Beaded border.
LYDD, CO. Kent
6143. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixv. 80.]
On the sea in base, on the 1. a church with tall spire topped
with a cross and flag, on the r. a one-masted ship of war,
issuing from behind the church, mainsail furled, crow's nest
and flag on the mast-head, trumpeter standing on the em-
battled forecastle ; in the field over the church, and suspended
by the strap from a hook, a shield of arms : quarterly, four
lions rampant
8' : COMYN€ : BAR0N9 : DOMINI : REGIS : ANGLIG :
D€ : LYDE m i*
S. Lewis, Topogr. Did,, vol. iii., p. 185 ; W. Boys, History of Sandwich,
pi. p. 806, and p. 821.
126 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bailiffs,
6144. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixv. 8 1.]
A shield of arms reversed : CiNQUE-PoRTS, see No. 4885 ;
ensigned with a crown. Supporters, dex,^ a lion, sin,, a fox,
their tails looped together in base.
fii 8IQILLU • OFFICIJ ^ • BALIVI • DE m LED'.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ pp. 806 and 821.
Free Tenants of the Archbishop of Canterbury,
6145. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixv. 82.]
In a rudely carved bilobe, a mitre labelled.
n 8' FRAUNCETENENTIB) : YiLLE : DE : LYDE : IN
ARC • HE • PISCOPATV • CANTUARE.
The living of this Parish is a Vicarage in the Peculiar
Jurisdiction and Patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
See Alverstoke, No. 4583.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ p. 806.
LYME-REGIS, co, Dorset,
6146. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[D.C., F. 641.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, mainyard lowered and
mainsail furled. On the r. a banner flag charged with the
armorial bearings of ENGLAND, on the 1. a similar banner,
charged with the armorial bearings of Castile and LEON,
quarterly; for EDWARD I. and his Queen, ELEANOR OF
Castile, by whom the incorporation was granted. The
flag at the masthead is charged with a cross, and has three
streamers. The ship has a figure-head of a dragon's head, at
each end. In the field over the ship ; on the r. Our Lord on
the cross, betw. St John the Evangelist on the r., and the
Virgin Mary on the 1. ; on the r. Michael the Archangel the
Patron Saint of the town and parish, with expanded wings,
in the 1. h. a shield charged with a cross, in the r. h. a long
cross held obliquely with which he is piercing the head of a
Dragon under his feet Overhead on the 1. an estoile or sun
of six points wavy, on the r. a crescent enclosing an estoile.
XI 8IGILLVM : COMVN€ : D€ LIM 4>
LOCAL SEALS. 127
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet., voL iii., p. i88.
6147. [a.D. 1398.] Red: fine, very fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 47 D. 5.]
LYMINGTONi co, Southampton.
6148. [Late 15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped and cracked. i|^ in. [xxxvii. 13.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, mainsail furled ; from the
mast a shield of arms slung from a rope : three torteaux, in
chief a label of as many points, Courtenay, perhaps for
Peter Courtenay, Bishop of Winchester, a.d. 1487- 1492.
8IGILLYM : BVRQI : DE : LYMINGTON : •
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ voL ill., p. 189.
LYNN BEGIS, or KING'S LYNN, co. Norfolk.
6149. [13th cent] Dark-bronze green: fine, chipped and
rubbed in places ; cut from a charter. 2-J- in. [xxxv. 254.]
0. The Eagle of St. John the Evangelist, rising reguardant
contoumd, with beaded nimbus, and grasping in its talons a
scroll inscribed with the commencing words of the Gospel of
St John : — in PRINCIPIO €RAT. Within a cusped panel or
compartment of eight points, with a countersunk trefoil in
each spandril.
fi : SrGILLUM : COMMVNITATI8 : L€NNr€ :
SL St Margaret, the Patron Saint of the town and parish,
standing, in the 1. h. a book, in the r. h. a long cross, with
which she is piercing the head of a Dragon under her feet, its
tail also bearing a head. Under an elaborately carved trefoiled
arch, crocketed, supported on two richly carved towers, with
three storeys of windows, pinnacled and crocketed.
SUB • MARQAR€TA : T€RITUR : DRACO : STAT :
CRVCE : L€TA.
Beaded borders.
Blomefield, History of Norfolk^ vol viii., p. 476.
6150. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. from the matrix.
[Ixix. 52, S3.J
B151. Red, covered with paper before impression : very
imperfect, [xliii. 146.]
128 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
V
Privy Seal of the Mayoralty.
6152. [Early 15th cent] Red: fine, chipped and rubbed in
places. 2 in. [xxxv. 255.]
St Margaret, with crown and nimbus, standings in the 1. h.
a book, in the r. h. a long cross, with which she is piercing the
head of a Dragon under her feet Under an elaborately carved
canopy, supported on two richly carved side towers of taber-
nacle work. The base is semi-octagonal, and on the masonry
is a shield of arms : three conger eels' heads erased and erect,
in the mouth of each a cross crosslet fitchie, Town OF
Lynn Regis. Inside edge of field engrailed.
t SIGILLUM \A mu, MAIORATUS «< LENNIE m
Cabled border.
Second state of the Seal.
6153. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. 2 in. [D.C,
G. 44.]
This appears to be an impression from the same matrix as
the preceding seal. No. 5152^ after having been worn down
very considerably by use, and retouched and some lines
deeply cut by an engraver.
t 8IQILLUM fl( 8EGRETUM «K u. MAIORATUS «< LENNIE «K
6154. Another. [Ixix. 36.]
Seal for the delivery of wool and hides, see No. 1 160.
Guardians of the Poor.
6166. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. i|- X ij- in.
[Ixix. 33.]
Oval : a man, bearded, three-quarters-length, in the r. h. a
long staff, in the 1. h. a shield of arms, Town of Lynn
Regis, as in No. 5152.
GARDIAN • PAYP tt tt tt tt LENN>E • REGIS.
Beaded border.
HAOOLESFIELD, co. Chester.
6156. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ix. 89.]
A lion rampant, in its forepaws a garb of CHESTER.
SIGILLUM BVRGI DE MACCL6SFIELD.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ voL iii., p. 196.
LOCAL SEALS. 129
Smaller Seal,
5157. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, f in.
[Ix. 90.]
Design similar to that of the preceding seal, No. 5156.
No legend.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1552.
5158. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. About i-^
X|-in. [xxxv. 142.]
Pointed oval : a pedagogue, with birch-rod held aloft in the
r. h., an open book in the 1. h., seated on a bench. In the
field overhead the letters E. R. (Edwardus Rex), and in base
the royal badge, a rose of five leaves en soleil,
IQCSIQILLUM «( LIBERE «( SGOLE «( DE « MACCLEFFELD.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. i., p. 117.
5159. Another, [xlvii. 852.]
Laing's MS, CataL, No. 273.
MAIDENHEAD, co. Berks,
5160. Sulph. cast from the brass matrix, i-^ X i in.
[lix. 68J
Pointed oval : a maideris head, in allusion, by way of rebus^
to the name of the borough, full-face, couped at the neck,
long hair, nimbus ; overhead a small estoile of six points.
+ 8' lOH'IS • Q0DAYHCARTHI6RR. ?
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet., vol. iii., p. 200.
MAIDSTONE, co. Kent.
5161. [i6th cent] Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. from
chipped impression. 2f in. [Ixv. 83, 84.]
0. A view of the town, with churches and houses, on a
river, with a bridge of two round-headed arches.
H fii : SIQILL' . COM R€QIS : D€ : MAYDSTON :
ft. A shield of arms : a fess wavy, betw. three roundles ;
on a chief a lion passant guardant of England, Town of
Maidstone.
# : siqill' : com : ville : reqis : de : maydston.
Rev. only engraved in S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 202.
VOL. IL K
130 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Seal of Arms.
6162. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast 2-,VX 't *«• P^v. 85.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms ; as in the previous seal
No. 5 161.
No legend.
Mayoralty, A.D. 1567 [8].
6163. Sulph. cast from the matrix. I J- in. [Ixv. ^6,"]
A maid undraped, standing on an orb or stone, in allusion,
by way of rebus^ to the name of the Town ; in the r. h. an orb
or stone, in the 1. h. a branch of foliage.
fii 8IQILLYM • MAIORAT • VILLE • DE • MAYDSTONE • MVTATVM t*
and across the field in two horizontal lines the continuation of
the legend : —
20 • DIE • FEBR - ANO • 1567.
MALDON, CO. Essex.
6164. [a.d. 1562.] Red : fine fragment of the obv. and rev.
[Harl. ch. 58 F. 3.]
0. On the waves a one-masted ship, mainsaQ furled, with
embattled castle at poop and at prow.
Legend wanting.
Be. A shield of arms : three lions passant guardant in pale,
England, and Town of Maldon.
Legend wanting.
6166. Sulph. cast of the obv. only of the preceding seal,
No. 5164. [D.C., H. 174.]
Second Seal
6166. [17th cent] Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. from
the matrix. 2-} in. [Ixiii. 22, 23.]
0. On the sea, a one-masted ship, mainsail furled, embattled
castle on the r. with a banner-flag charged with the arms of
England, or Maldon.
4 • 8IQILLVM • : • COMMVNE • : • CORP • : • YILLiC • : 'DE
•••MALDON-
BL A shield of arms : three lions passant reguardant in
pale.
* • 8IQILLVM • : • COMMVNE • : • CORP • : • VILL>e • I • DE
• : • MALDON • : •
Carved borders.
S, Lewis, Topogr, Did., vol. iii., p. 206.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 31
MALMESBUBT, co. Wilts.
5167. [Late 17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
If in. [Ixxiii. 65.]
On a mount a triple-towered castle, masoned and em^
battled, with central tower domed and topped with a flag,
round-headed doorway with portcullis half-down. On each
side a com plant with three ears of corn. In base the sea,
indicated by a heraldic representation of barry wavy of six.
•In the field on the 1. an estoile of six points, on the r. an in-
crescent There are also three pellets placed irregularly in
the field
)» 8IQIL - COM - ALDRI - ET • BVRQEN • BVRQI • DE •
MALME8BVRY • IN • COM - WILTS.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict^ vol. iv., p. 208, engraves a seal, of similar
design but different legend, bearing date a.d. 161 5.
Smaller Seal.
6168. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i*^ in. [Ixxiii. 6^?^
This is similar in design to the preceding seal, No. 5 167, but
smaller. The position of the pellets is reversed.
- SIQIL • COM • ALDRI ET CAPITAL BVRQEN BVRQI DE
MALME8BVRY.
Inner border cabled, outer border beaded
MAN, ISLE OF.
5169. [i8th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix, if x ifV in. [xxxvi. 177.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : three legs conjoined
in the fess point in armour, garnished and spurred, ISLE OF
Man.
#QUOCUNQUE IECERI3 STABIT.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, vol. iii., p. 213.
MANSFIELD, co. Nottingham.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1561 ; and Corporation,
A.D. 1556.
5170. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. 14 in,
[xxxv. 143.]
K 2
132 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
St. Peter, with nimbus, holding a book and key, seated on
the 1., and St Paul, with nimbus, holding a sword and book,
seated on the r.
fii 8IQILU 4 COMME 4 DE 4 MANNYSFEL.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools ^ voL ii., p. 261.
517L Another, [xlvii. 854.]
Laing's MS. CataL, No 288.
6172. [a.d. 1785.] Red : en placard^ edge imperfect
[Add, ch. 13,940.]
MARAZION, CO. Cornwall.
Mayor.
6173. [? 1 2th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixi. 20.]
A triple-towered castle, domed, the side towers topped
with a flag. Coarse work.
fii 8IQILL' • MAI0RI8 • VILLE • ET • BOROV - DE - MARGHAStON.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dtct.^ vol. iii., p, 250.
MARKET-BOSWORTH, co. Leicester.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1593.
6174. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. i\ in.
[xxxv. 144.]
On a wreath a leopard sejant, ducally goi^ed. Crest of Sir
WOLSTAN Dixie, Knt, founder;
«t SIQ' • 8CH0L>E • ORAM : WOL8TANI • DIXIE - MIL' •
DE • MARKET • B08W0RTH.
Carved borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ voL 1} p^ 753.
6175. Another, [xlvii. 750.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 283.
6176. Sulph. cast [Ixvi, 45.]
MABLBOROnOH, V^. Wilts.
6177. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but very im-
perfect, impression. \\ in. [Ixiii. 41.]
LOCAL SEALS. 1 33
A triple-towered castle, embattled and masoned, long round-
headed windows, round-headed doorway with hinged door
closed.
. . . IQ . . . L' ArL€B€RQ
6178. Another, [D.C., F. 633.]
5179. [A.D. 1532.] Red: very imperfect and injured by
pressure. [Add. ch. 5695.]
« 8 MVN . . . 6 : MARL€B€RQ6 :
5180. [a.D. 1532.] Red : cracked and injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 5696.]
fii SIQILL' • COMMVN6 : D€ : MARL€B€RQ€ :
Later Sealy A.D. 17 14.
6181. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ixxiii. 67.]
A shield of arms : per saltire, gu, and ae,^ in chief a bull
passant, in fess two cocks or capons, in base three grey^
hounds courant in pale, on a chief or^ a tower betw. two roses
of five leaves barbed and seeded, TOWN OF Marlborough.
According to Burke, Gen. Armory ^ the tower is on a pale.
Crest, on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a tower.
8IGILLVM MAIORI8 A BURQENS • BURGI A VILUE DE
MARLEBERQ • 1714.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet, vol. iii., p. 257.
Mayor,
5182. Sulph. cast from the matrix, ij- in. [Ixxiii. 68.]
A shield of anhs as in the preceding seal, No. 5181.
# 8IGILLVM MAIORI8 BURGI DE MARLEBERG.
MBLCOMBE-BEGIS, see WEYMOUTH, co. Dorset,
MIDDLETONy co. Lancaster.
Free Grammar Schooly A.D. 1572.
6183. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 x 2in. [D.C.,H.68.]
Pointed oval : Qu. Elizabeth, in royal robes, with crown,
sceptre fleur-de-liz6 and orb, seated under a rectangular tester
canopy with embroidered back, on a pavement ornamented
with geometrical diaper, each space enclosing alternately a
134 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
small cinquefoil or pellet. Over the canopy a carved entab-
lature, hanging from a ring, and bearing the inscription : —
• REQ • ELIZABETH •
At each side an elegantly designed scroll of foliage. In
base, on an arcade of round-headed arches, and betw. two
trefoils, a shield of arms : a brazen-nose, in allusion to
Brasenose College, Oxford.
ifii SIGILL « coll ik REQ « DE « BRA8EN « NOSE « IN « OXON «
QYBERNATOR « LIBER>E ik 8GHOL>E « IN MIDLETON.
SOUTH MOLTON LIBERTY, co. Devon.
6184. [17th century.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[1x193.]
A fleece, betw. a royal crown, (for Charles I L), in chief, and
a stringed and jewelled mitre (for the Bishop of Exeter) ia
base. Below the mitre, a label inscribed : — fiat IVSTITIA.
LIBERTAS A DEik 80VTH MOLTON.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
S Lewisy Topogr. Dici., vol. iii., p. 314.
Another Seal.
6186. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i^V^i^*
Pxi. 94.]
A royal crown.
LIBERTY OF SOUTH MOLTON.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
MONMOUTH, CO, Monmouth,
6186. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from a fine impression,
chipped and indistinct in places. 14 in. [D.C., E. 628.]
An ancient ship, with one mast, flag and streamers, each
end of the ship having the figure head of an animal.
^ C0NMVN6 3IQILL' MON€MVT€.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol iii., p. 3i7> for a later seal.
NBWARK-UPON-TRBNT, co. Nottingham.
6187. [a.D. 1723.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[Ixx. 63.]
LOCAL SEALS. 1 35
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : barry wavy of six,
on a chief wavy a peacock in his pride betw. a fleur-de-lis and
a lion passant guardant, Town OF Newark-UPON-Trent.
Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a martlet holding a
snake in its beak. Supporters, two bears.
•4 • SIGILLUM ^ COMMUNE «> BURQI «> DE <» NEWARKE «»
SUPER «» TRENT «» 1728.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dicty vol. ill., p. 346.
NEWBOBOUGH, co. Anglesey.
6188. [A.D. 1426.] Red: injuredby pressure, and the edge
imperfect i^ in. [Add. ch. 8642.]
On the sea a ship with one mast, mainsail set, high at each
end, castles, crow's nest, and split flag at the masthead.
SIQILLU : COMUNITATIS : DE : NEUBURQH :
Beaded borders.
NEWBUBT, CO. Berks.
m
6189. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. •{- X 4 in.
[lix. 69.]
Oval: a castle, masoned and embattled, central tower
domed.
BURROUQH OF NEWBURY.
Carved border,
Cf. S. Lewis, Tqpogr. Dict.^ vol. iii., p. 351.
NEWOASTLE-UNDEB-LTME, co. Stafford.
6190. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|- in.
[Ixxii. 51.]
On waves, a low embattled wall, enclosing an edifice with
two gable-ends at each side, on the central embattled tower a
banner flag betw. a manat-arms holding a battleaxe on the
1., and a man-at-arms blowing a horn on the r. On the
frieze below the battlements three shields of arms : i. a lion
rampant contoum6 within a bordure charged with roundles,
probably for EDMUND, Earl of Cornwall ; 2. England ?
3. Chester ?
siqill' : c0mvn6 : bvrg6n8ivm : noyi : ca8t6lli.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet j vol. iif., p. 3S3
136 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Small Seal
5191. [Modern.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxii. 52.]
Design copied from that on the preceding seal. No. 519a
Legend in black letter capitals : —
« NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME.
Another Seal,
5192. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from a fine impression.
i-J- in. [Ixxii. 53-] »
' An embattled castle.
# • NEWCASTLE • * • YNDER • # • LYNE •
Carved borders.
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE^ co. Northumberland.
5193. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 in.
[Ixx. 20.]
An embattled castle, the wall ornamented with a lozengy
pattern, central doorway round-headed, with closed doors ;
on the tower two shields of early form.
« COMMVNG : SIQILL' : MOVI : CASTRI SV^ TIMAM.
Brand, History of Newcastle^ voL ii., pi. i, f. 13.
With Counterseal of NICHOLAS Lescot, Mayor.
5194. [a.d. 1 32 1.] Dark green: fine, but very imperfect
[Add.ch. 20,535.]
0. As before, No. 5 193.
VI CAST
R. A small round counterseal of the Mayor. About 1^ in.
when perfect A shield of arms : a chevron (fretty ?) betw.
three escallops.
tx SIQILL'V NICHO T.
Later Seal,
6195. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixx. 21.]
A shield of arms of ornamental shape : three castles or
towers, two and one, TOWN OF Newcastle-UPON-Tyne.
Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, a
tower, thereon a dcmi-lion issuing rampant reguardant, holding
I-OCAL SEALS 137
a split banner ensigned with the arms of St. Geoi^e. Sup-
porters, two sea-horses. In base, on a riband, the motto : —
FOHTITER • DEFENDIT • TRIUMPHAN8.
fi COMMUNE • 8IQILLUM • VILLE • N0VICA8TRI - SUPER •
TINAM.
Brand, History of Newcastle^ vol. ii., pi. i, f. 8 ; S. Lewis, Topogr,
Dict,^ voL iii.y p. 354.
Privy Seal.
6196. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped, im-
pression. i|- in. [Ixx. 22.]
On waves, a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled.
In the doorway, the portcullis partly down, on the threshold
a lion passant guardant of ENGLAND. In the field on each
side a fleur-de-lis of Franck Inner border of the field
enriched with small quatrefoils or ball^flowers.
«c SIQILLV • 8E • . VILL6 . . OVI : CA8TRI • 8V^ • TYNA.
Mayoralty.
First Seal, or Seal ad Causas.
6197. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from' fine impression;
i|- in. [Ixx. 23.]
On an embattled bridge with two ogee arches over a river,
a triple-towered castle, with embattled parapets, quatrefoil
windows, and closed doorway, betw. two supporting lions,
that on the 1. passant guardant, that on the r. passant Back-
ground faintly hatched.
ifii 8' : MAIORAT' : VILL6 : NOVI : CAST : SV^ : TINAM : AD :
CAVSAS.
Brand, History of Newcastle, voL ii., pL IL, f. 2.
Second Seal.
6198. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
i^in. [D.C., H. 153.]
A shield of arms, TOWN OF Newcastle-UPON-Tyne*
Over the shield two carved scrolls of conventional foliage.
Supporters, two lions rampant guardant In base a riband^
not inscrib<sd.
8IQIL : MAIORAUTAT : VILL^E : N0YICA8TR' • 8VP • TINA.
Another Seal.
6199. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast, chipped, from the matrix.
2 in. [D.C, H. 162.]
i38 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : gu, three castles or towers triple-towered,
two and one, Town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Crest on
a helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, a tower as in the
shield, thereon a demi-lion issuant rampant guardant holding a
split banner ensig^ned with arms of St George. Supporters, two
sea-horses, crined and finned. In base a riband, not inscribed.
ifii CSIQIILLUM • MAIORALITATIS - VILLE • NOVICA8TRI • SUPER •
TINAM.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ voL iii., p. 354, Where a seal resembling this,
but with variant legend, is engraved.
6200. Another, in better preservation. [Ixx. 24.]
Another SeaL
620L [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixx. 25.]
Resembles the preceding seal, No. 5199, but b cut in lower
relief.
Fraternity of the Ostmen.
6202. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixx. 26.]
On a geometrical pavement, the Master of the Ostmen with
long furred coat, on the 1., receiving an " oste " on the r., with
their r. hands clasped : each holds a low crowned hat On a
scroll proceeding from the mouth of the Master the in-
scription :— WELCOME • MY • OSTE. The letters ME in
welcome are conjoined.
* THE • 8EALE • OF • THE • FRETERNITY • OF • THE • OSTMEN •
OF • THE • TOWNE • OF • NEWCASTLE • VPON • TINE.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
Inner border cabled, outer border carved.
See Brand, History of Newcastle^ voL ii., p. 269.
5203. Another. [D.C., H. 73.]
Statute-Merchant.
5204. [a.D. 1650.] Red : imperfect and indistinct i\ in.
[Eg. ch. 307.]
A shield of arms, Town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Above it a royal crown betw. the initials e-r, each crowned.
On the 1. the royal badge a rose, crowned ; on the r. a port-
cullis, crowned. . Sixteenth century work.
» 8IQILL MERCAT NOV . . CASTR : 8YP • TINAM.
Trinity House^ A.D. 1584.
6205. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| x i| in. [D.C.,
H. 154.]
LOCAL SEALS. 1 39
Oval : a shield of arms : on the sea a three-masted ship of
war, sailing under full sail to the 1., the flag at each mast-
head charged with a cross. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, an eagle displayed.
m • THIS • 18 • THE • 8EALE • OF • THE • TRINITIE • HOYSE • IN •
NEWCASTLE • YPON • TINE.
The letters N E in Tine are conjoined.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Antiquarian Society, A.D. 1813.
5206. Red : fine, cracked, enclosed in a turned wooden
box. 2 in. [Add. ch. 7085.]
On an estrade, a figure of MiNERVA or ANTIQUITY (.?),
to the r., seated on the capital of an Ionic column, and
draped in classical style, writing on an opened scroll. Before
her a wine jar, and an altar with a lamp on it and
inscribed in incised characters: — LAMllS TRIBYS. In the
exergue the motto : — 8CRIPTA MANENT. The base of the
altar bears the engraver's name : — ^T. Wyon.
8IGILLVM 80CIETATI8 ANTIQYARIORYM P0NTI8 >ELII
MDCCCXIII.
NEWPORT, Isk of Wight, co. Southampton.
5207. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
l\ in. [xxxvii. 15.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship with mainsail set, flag with
crass of St George and streamers, embattled forecastle, small
flag and cross at the stem.
SIQILLUM : COMUNE : UILUE : DE : NEUPORT : IN :
1N8ULA : DE : WIQHT.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet,, vol. iii., p. 371.
>
Later Seal.
' 5208. [1 8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, ij- in.
[Ixiil 94.]
A three-masted ship of war, sails set, embattled round-tops,
high deck at poop and prow ; on the mainsail a lion passant
guardant of ENGLAND.
8IQILLYM COMYNE VILL^ DE NEWPORT IN IN8VLA YECTI8.
The letters in in insula are conjoined.
Beaded border.
I4Q CATALOGUE OF SfiALS.
Small Seal.
6209. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast, i in. [xxxvii. 22.]
Somewhat resembles the previous seal, No. 5208, but with
different details.
8IQ»LLVM COMVNE VILLE DE NEVPORT IN IN8VLA VECTI8-
The letters N£ in commune are conjoined.
Beaded border.
Seal of the Statute Merchant, see No. 1093.
NEWPORT, CO. Monmouth.
6210. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in.
[Ixxi. 27.]
Three fishes naiant in pale, or^ not on a shield. Back-
ground wavy.
+ . ♦ . NOVA . . ♦ . BVRQA . . ♦ .
. Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
An uncertain seal.
NEWTOWN, Isle of Wight, co. Southampton, see
Franchewille.
NORFOLK.
Thomas de Morieux, or Moryeux, Sheriff.
5211. [A.D. 1355.] Brown. \ in. [Cotton ch. xxvii. 152.]
A triple-towered castle, betw. the initial letters T. M., and
four small quatrefoils.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
GuYDO DE Seyntcler, Sheriff.
6212. [A.D. 1357.] Brown. | in. [Add. ch. 14,972.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, tail nowed and
fourch^e, St. Clere. Ensigned with the barbican of a
castle, and between two crosses patt^e. Background dia-
pered.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
John Carnell, Late Sheriff.
6213. [a.d. 1378.] Green: very imperfect, fin. [Add,
ch. 21,791.]
LOCAL SEALS. 14 ^
A triple-towered castle.
Legend destroyed.
John Malorre, Sheriff.
6214. [A.D. 1393.] Red. 4 in. [Add. ch. 6047,]
Octagonal : a triple-towered castle, in the doorway an
ermine spot.
Beaded border.
6216. Sulph. cast from No. 5205. [Ixix. 81.]
Sir William Parr, Sheriff,
6216. [A.D. 1522.] Green. | in. [Add. ch. 22416.]
An embattled castle of two storeys.
NORTHAMPTON, co, Northampton,
6217. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
1 1 in. [Ixix. 78.]
An embattled tower with closed portal, the walls and
battlements charged with fourteen quatrefoils. Over the
battlements the head of a knight, to the 1., who is holding a
cross-bow and a banner-flag. In the field a sprig and leaves
of foliage.
8IQILLVM : COMMYN€ : NORHAMPTON€ :
Beaded borders.
6218. [A.D. 1683.] Red : en plaque y on a label. [Add. ch.
6132.]
Mayoralty.
6219. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixix. 79.]
A triple-towered castle, walls masoned and embattled:
doors open. Supported by two lions passant guardant of
England. In the field above, a reticulated pattern.
XI 8' MAIORITATI8 VILL€ >40RHAMT0NI€.
Beaded borders.
6220. [A.D. 1337.] Dark-green : fine, but very imperfect
[Add. ch. 729.]
LL AMTO . .
6221. [a.D. 1 39a] Dark-green : fine, but imperfect
[Add. ch. 22,368.]
MAIORITATIS YILL€ N
6222. [A.D. 1402.] Dark-green : fine, but very imperfect
[Add. ch. 22,371.]
MAIORITATIS VIL
142 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5223. [a.d. 1406.] Brown : cracked and chipped [Add.
ch. 730.]
tk 8' MAIORITATIS YILL€ NORHAMTONI€.
6224. [a.d. 1406.] Green : fine, chipped and imperfect
[Add. ch. 731.1
. . . ITATI8 NOR . A . . .
6226. [A.D. 1410.] Red : fine fragment [Add. ch. 21,816.]
. . . AIORITATIS . . .
6226. [a.d. 1440.] Red: fine, injured by pressure in
places. [Add. ch. 732.]
ft 8' MAIORITATIS VILL€ NORHAMTONI€.
5227. [A.D. 1444.] Red : cracked and injured [Add. ch.
RITATI8 VI HAM . .
Seal '* pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 108 1, 1082.
NORTHUMBERLAND.
John de Coupland, Escheator.
5228. [a.d. 1355.] Dark-brown: much injured. [Harl.
ch. 48 I. 20.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, embattled
NORWICH, CO, Norfolk.
6229. [A.D. 1559.] Red: very fragmentary. [Add. ch.
14,230.]
For description see following seal, No. 5230, which repre-
sents the second or altered state of the matrix, which had
originally on the rev, (here only indicated by portions of
drapery) a representation of the Trinity, removed in A.D.
1573, and the inscribed entablature engraved instead over it
Blomefield, Hist of Norfolk^ vol. iv., plan at end, Nos. 174, 175 ; see
also p. 574.
Second State of the Seal^ a.d. 1753.
5230. Sulph. cast of the obv. and rev,, from fine, but
chipped, impression. 2^ in. [Ixix. 38.]
0. A castle, with outer walls and keep embattled and
masoned, round-headed portal and portcullis half-down.
Below it a lion passant guardant of England. In base a
cinquefoiled flower, slipped and leaved, on each side a branch
LOCAL SEALS. 1 43
of flowers and foliage. The castle and lion are now the
armorial charges of the shield of arms of the CiTY OF
Norwich.
8IQILLUM «t [C]OMUN€ f^ CIUITATI8 mi NORWICI «t.
Bt. A niche with elaborate canopy of two stages or tiers,
pinnacled and crocketed, containing an ornamentally carved
entablature, inscribed in four lines: IM-MA-NY-EL On a
semi-hexagonal plinth in base the date 1573.* On each side,
in a pent-house, on a corbel of masonry, a demi-angel with
wings expanded, leaning forward to the central subject, (see
previous seal. No. 5229), and holding in front a shield of
arms : 1., RoYAL ARMS of K. HENRY IV., who extended the
constitution of the city in A.D. 1403 : n, diapr6, a cross.
L^end as in o6v,
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.y vol. iii., p. 423 ; Blomefield, History of Norfolk^
voL iv., p. 574.
5231. Red : fair, chipped and indistinct in places, [xxxv.
244.]
and SL 81QILLUM «t COMUNE m CIV1TATI8 tf^ NORWICI m
5232. Red : fine, chipped and injured in places by
pressure, [xxxv. 245.]
Castle,
5233. [A.D. 1356.] Dark-green: fine, cracked and im-
perfect i^. in. [Add. ch. 27,370.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled ; round-
headed doorway. In the field, on each side a wavy sprig of
flowers.
»SI]QILLVM • CA8TRI • NORWYCI.
Bailiff Sy AS>. 1 223-1403.
5234. [A A 1226.] Dark mottled-green : fine, chipped at
the edge. Cut from a dated charter. 2^ in. [xxxv. 241.] .
A representation of Norwich Castle, showing the large
keep, with two tiers of windows, battlements, side towers, and
embattled outer wall with round-headed doorway. In the
doorway a man half-length to the 1. In base, a river.
«> SIGILLVM : BALLIVORVM : [NORWIG]! t
Beaded borders.
Blomefield, History of Norfolk,^ vol. iv., plan at end, No. 171 ; see also
P-574.
* Blomefield, Hist, of Norf iv. 574, states that the alteration was effected
in A.D. 1686.
144 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Second State of the Seal.
6236. [14th cent] Red: fine, chipped and imperfect,
[xxxv. 242.]
0. As before, No. 5234, but appears to have been retouched
in some of the lines of the masonry,and the mullions of the
lower arcaded window of keep.
« 8 LLVM : BALLIVORVM : NORWICI «t
R. On a mount, a lion passant guardant of England^
designed in a bold and spirited manner. The lion was
granted, as an addition to the city arms, by Edward III.
«CVM8C ..NO NOCVIUM TIBI SUM N0RWYG6 (0
SIQILLUM. .
The M of cum has a bar through its second upright stroke.
The legend is deciphered by Blomefield, vol. iv., p. 574, to
read : " Cum isto signo novum tibi sum Norwyce sigillum."
Blomefield, History 0/ Norfolk, vol. iv., plan at end, Nos. 171, 172.
Mayoralty^ A.D. 1403.
6236. Red : fine, edge much chipped. 2 in. [xxxv. 245.]
The Trinity, on a semi-hexagonal masoned plinth^ in a
carved niche with elegant canopy, on which is a shield of the
Royal Arms of K. Henry IV. At each side on tabernacle-
work a shield of arms : 1. CiTY OF Norwich, see No. 5230 ;
r. a cross.
tn SIQILLUM iifc OFFICII »ii^ [MAIORATU]S ft^ CCIIVITATTIS )l
NlORWICt iifc
This seal was altered at the Reformation by substituting a
representation of the Resurrection of Our Lord in the place of
the Trinity. See Blomefield, History of Norfolk^ vol. iv.,
P* 574 ! pl^^ «Lt end, No. 176.
Sheriffs, A.D. 1403.
6237. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. i in.
[Ixix. 39.]
On a castle with walls masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway, with portcullis and a fleur-de-lis of France,
a lion passant guardant of ENGLAND.
•• SIQILL' • OFFICII • VIGEGOMIT* • CIVITATIS • NCORWICI].
Blomefield, History of Norfolk^ vol. iv., plan at end, Na 178, and see
P- 575-
LOCAL SEALS. 145
Chamberlain^ A.D. 1448.
5238. Red : fine. i^Jr X i in. [xxxv. 247.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, in base a lion passant
guardant of England. The armorial bearings of the City
OF Norwich. On the side towers the initials . t t ♦ (?)
ifii S' : OFFICn : CAMERAR' • CIVITATI8 • NORWICI.
Cabled borders.
Blomefield, History of Norfolky voL iv., plan at end, No. 179 ; p. 595.
Second State.
5239. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [Ixix. 40.]
Similar to the preceding No. 5238, with addition of a small
fleur-de-lis under the portcullis of the castle.
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 1083, 1084.
Seal for delivery of wool and hides, see Nos. 11 61, 11 62.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.
Sir John Porter, Sheriff, a.d. 1554.
5240. Sulph. cast from fine impression. ^ in. [Ixx. 49.]
A shield of arms : three bells, and a canton erm., Porter.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a portcullis
chained.
. . VIC . . NOTT . .
Cf. HarL MS, 259, f. 57.
NOTTINGHAM, co. Nottingham,
6241. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax,
from the matrix. 24 in. [xl. 24.]
A castle, of four round towers embattled, domed, and topped
with a knob. Ogee arched doorway, with portcullis half
down. In the field above, on the L a crescent, on the r. an
estoile of seven points wavy. Background diapered with
foliage.^
**8IGILLN M CYMMYNE i«< WILLE f^ NOTINQHAMIC. <*
Thoroton, History of Nottinghamshire^ vol. ii., p. 148 ; S. Lewis,
Topogr. Dict.y vol. iii., p. 430.
6242. Sulph. cast from the matrix. [Ixx. 48.]
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1085.
NUNEATON, see ETON.
VOL. II.
146 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OAKHAMPTON, co, Devon.
6243. [i8th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixi. 95.]
An oval shield of arms, enriched with carved scrolls and
branches of flowers and foliage : chequy or and az,y two bars,
Town of Oakhampton. Crest, on a wreath an embattled
tower.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 442.
OBFOBD, CO. Suffolk.
Mayor, A.D. 1579.
6244. Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in. [Ixxii. 11.]
On a mount an embattled tower, masoned, round-headed
doorway, portcullis half down. In base on the mount, the
date 1579.
«8IGILUVM OFFICII MAIORI8 BYRGt OREFORD.
OBLINGBUBY, or OBLIBEBE HUNDBED,
CO. Northampton.
5245. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
I^ in. [Ixix. 93.]
» HYNDREDE OF ORLIBERE-
NORTH-AMTYN'
The letter R , with open top, resembles K. The last word
in two lines across the field.
Cf. seal of the Wapentake of Flaxwell, No. 4935.
OSWESTBY, CO. Salop.
5246. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxi. 28.]
St. Oswald, King and Martyr, Patron Saint of the town,
with crown, seated on a carved throne, in the r. h. a drawn
sword erect ; in the 1. h. he grasps a tree, on the r. The whole
forms a rebtis on the name of the town. Background on the
1. h. side diapered lozengy with a leaf or small device in each
space.
« SIQILLVM • COMMVNE • DE • OSWALDESTRE ^
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet., vol. iii., p. 458.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 4/
OUNDLE, CO. Northampton.
Hospital for Poor Widows,
6247. [a.d. 1601.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ x i-rV
in. Qxix. 8d]
Oval : an eagle preying on a child wrapped in swaddling-
clothes. Crest of Rev. NICHOLAS Latham, founder. In the
field above, the date : — 1601 ; in base the initial letters of the
founder's name : — n. l.
• THE • WIDOWE8 • MITE.
Second Seal
5248. [A.D. 161 1.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ x
i-jV in. [Ixix. 87.]
Oval : design similar to that of the preceding seal, No.
5247 ; from a different matrix. In the field above, the date
161 1 ; in base the initial letters of the founder's name as
before : — N. L.
« QVOD • DEDI i» ACCEPI.
— I Chron. xxix. 14.
OXFORD, CO. Oxon,
5249. [A.D. 18 12.] Wafer, covered with paper before
impression. About 2^ in. [Add. ch. 63 1 3.]
0. A shield of arms : an ox^ passing difordol water in base,
City of Oxford. Crest, a helmet, mantling and wreath, a
demi-lion rampant guardant, holding betw. his paws a rose
charged with another. Supporters, dex.^ an elephant, col-
lared and lined, ««., a beaver, ducally collared and lined. In
base on a scroll the motto : — FORTI8 EST VERITAS.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-,^ in. The armorial
bearings of the shield as in the obv. In the field above, an
uncertain inscription.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.y voL iii., p. 469 {pbv. only).
5250. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixx. 85.]
An ox passing ^ford of water, the armorial bearings of the
City of Oxford, by way of rebus on the name of the city.
In the background an oak-tree. On the r., in the field, a
shield of arms : a cross. Background replenished with sprigs
of foliage.
+ SIQILLUM n^ MAIORIS t«^ OXONIE tt^
Cabled borders.
L 2
148 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6261. Sulph. cast from chipped and impetfect impression.
[D.C., F. 677.]
•f 8tQILLUM m + MAtOR XONIE «t '
6262. Another. [Ixx. 86.]
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see Nos. 1086, 109 1, 1092.
OXFORD UNIVEBBITY.
CAancellor.
6263. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from matrix or fine im-
pression. 3-rV X 1^ in. [D.C., E. 47.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, in academical dress, seated
on a bench, with his feet on a platform, under a trefoiled
arch, with church-like canopy of pinnacled turrets, and
holding a book : on each side, three scholars in academical
dress, seated on a chair-like bench, under a pointed arch,
with pinnacled canopy. In base, six other scholars seated on
similar benches, in two tiers, the two Scholars on the lower
tier hold an open book betw. them. Background partially
hatched.
8IQILL' • GANC6LLARII : €T : UNtUE(]8ITATI8 :
OXONI^NSiX
Beaded borders.
Vetusta Monumenta^ vol. i., pi. 62.
Official or Smaller Seal.
6264. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2^ X li in. [Ixx. 84.]
Pointed oval : the Chancellor, seated on a bench under a
carved cinquefoiled arch, betw. two scholars, each holding a
book, facing to centre. In base under the platform an ox
passing ^ford, the armorial bearings of the shield of arms of
the City of Oxford.
8IGILLVM : OFFtCIt : CANGELUARni : VNIVER8ITATI8 :
OXONIE O.
Later Seal.
6266. [i 5th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but very imperfect,
impression. About 3i- X 2 in. when perfect [D.C, F. 59.]
Pointed oval: the Chancellor in academical dress, seated
in a canopied niche, holding a book. In a smaller canopied
niche overhead a shield of arms : an open book, betw. three
crowns, UNIVERSITY OF Oxford. On each side in similar,
LOCAL SEALS. 1 49
but smaller niches, two scholars seated, in academical dress,
the one on the L with an open book on his knees ; overhead,
on each side, in a similar, but smaller niche, a proctor or
bedell, three-quarters length, holding a wand or staff of
office. In base, under a carved round-headed arch, with a
wall of masonry and arcaded screenwork on each side, a
shield of arms, ClTY OF OXFORD, see No. 5249.
Legend wanting, except the imperfect word : —
UNIUER8
Another Seal.
6266. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
34- X 2^ in. [Ixx. 91.]
A close copy of the preceding seal, No. 5255.
: SIQILLUM : OFFICII : CANGELLAR1ATU8 sk : STUDIJ Cn
: UNIUERSITATI8 >4< OXONIE : m
Signet,
6267. [17th cent] Red : en placard^ covered with paper
before impression, i in. [Cott ch. iv. 49.]
A shield of arms, University of Oxford, see No. 5255.
VERITAS • REGNABIT • VERITAS • LIBERABIT (0
Seal of the Proctors,
6268. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[Ixx. 87.]
K- Alfred, founder, with crown and sceptre, seated in a
canopied niche. On each side in a smaller niche a scholar,
three-quarters length. Below, under a round-headed arch, a
female, half-length, with three children ; on each side, under
smaller arches, a scholar as before. Outside, tabernacle-
work.
• SIQ • PROC • coll • MAQ • AUL • UNIV • OXON.
University College, a.d, 1249.
Durham Hall^ afterwards University College.
6269. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
24. X li in, [Ixx. 94.]
Pointed oval : St Cuthbert the Bishop, seated on a throne
consisting of two lions statant guardant, with mitre, lifting up
ISO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. the crowned head of St
Oswald, king and martyr, and a pastoral staff held obliquely.
In the lower part, under two round-headed cinquefoiled
arches, with three countersunk trefoils in the spandrils, the
founder, William, Archdeacon of Durham, turned to the n,
three-quarters length, a book in the r. h., the 1. h. raised,
in converse with a group of four scholars on the r.
» 8' COMMYN€ • 8C0LARIYM ATRI
WILL'I D6 DVN6LM1A 8TYD6NCIY OXON.
The N*s are reversed.
Si. Edmundy or Canterbury Hal, t. Hen. HI.
5260. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but very im-
perfect, impression. About 2 in. when perfect [xlvii. 862.]
Becket's Martyrdom, within a border enriched with roses ;
in allusion to St. Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury,
A.D, 1234, founder.
LE i«< CANTUARI
Laing's MS. CataLy No. 374.
Balliol College, a.d. i 260.
6261. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ x i+i in.
[xlvii. 860.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin, crowned, seated on a throne
under a trefoiled arch, with church-like canopy elaborately
detailed ; holding on her 1. knee the Child, with nimbus, in
her r. h. a ball or orb. On each side, on the shaft which
supports the trefoiled arch, a shield of arms ; 1. three garbs,
r. two piles meeting towards the base. Below, two kneeling
figures, that on the r. John Balliol, of Barnard Castle, founder,
in armour, with a shield of arms : an orb, Balliol ; that on
the 1. his wife, the lady Devorguilla, holding by the 1. h. a
shield of arms : a lion rampant, GALLOWAY. Each of these
figures is holding up the hand, supporting a model of the
Collegiate buildings (thereby indicated to be dedicated to the
Virgin), which has a bold trefoiled arch for its base, two tiers
of upright beams or timber work, and over the roof, along
the ridge, a frieze or entablature inscribed : —
DOM'S 8C0LARIV D' BALUO.
The letters AR in Scolarium and AL in BalTo are respec-
tively conjoined. Background behind the figure of the
LOCAL SEALS. IJI
Virgin, hatched lozengy. In the lower half of the seal, and
over the canopy, the background is replenished with sprigs
of foliage.
S' • 9€ : D' : BALL' : SCVTA : NOTAT : mi ST
PIA : ♦go : DOMY • t • DAT€8 •
i.e. ; Sigillum Commune de Balliolo.
Scuta notant stantes,pia Virgo^ domum tibi dantes.
The letters al in Bait are conjoined.
Laing's hfS, Catal^ No. 468.
Seal ad Causas.
5262. [iSth cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix. l\ X l-i- in. [xlvii. 861.]
Pointed oval: St Katharine, with crown, standing in a
niche, with carved canopy, pinnacled and crocketed, in her
r. h. a Katharine wheel, in the L h. a palm branch. Taber-
nacle-work at sides ; carved corbel. Background replenished
with sprigs of foliage.
X( SIGILLUM i«< • AD «t • CAUSA8 • «< • AULE i» «< •
BALIOLI • At • OXON • «t •
Laing's MS, Catal,, No. 469.
Merton College^ a.d. 1264.
Seal of the Scholars ad Causas,
5263. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 X i in. [Ixx. 95.]
Pointed oval : the Virgin seated on an elegantly orna-
mented throne, the Child, with nimbus, on the 1. knee.
Overhead a trefoiled roof or canopy. At the 1. corner of the
throne a wavy branch of foliage, perhaps a vine ; on the
r. a fleur-de-lis on a short stem. In base, under a round-
headed arch with arcade work at the sides, a man kneeling in
prayer to the 1.
S' SGOLARIVM D' M6RTONA • AD CA8.
Beaded borders.
5264. Another. [D.C., E. 143.]
Later Seal,
5265. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i^V in.
[Ixx. 96.]
Our Lord, seated, with nimbus, his feet on a platform or
footboard, holding up a cloth containing five halfrlength figures,
153 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
representative of the Resurrection ; the cloth or napkin is
inscribed with an indistinct legend : —
DNI 68T A8SVMTI0 NRA.
— Psal. Ixxxviii. 19.
8IQILLYM SCHOLAR^YM DE MERTON.
Beaded border.
5266. Another. [D.C., G. 38.]
Stapledon Hall {afterwards removed to Exeter
College) y A.D. 1 3 14.
6267. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast, tinted red. 2\ x 14^ in.
xlvii. 863.]
Pointed oval : in the upper part, the Vii^in with crown and
nimbus of rays, seated in a canopied niche, the Child on the
1. knee. Below, a bishop, for Walter Stapleton, or Stapledon,
Bishop of Exeter, A.D. 1 308-1 326, founder, with mitre and
pastoral staff, kneeling to the r. in adoration ; bet>^'. the two
keys of St Peter on the L, and the sword of St Paul on the
r., cf No. 1554 (r^t/.). These emblems are in allusion to the
shield of arms of the See of Exeter, viz., a sword in pale,
point towards the chief, surmounted of two keys in saltire.
In base, a shield of arms : two bands wavy or nebuly, STAPLE-
TON, and Exeter College.
Bedford {Blazon of Episcopacy^ p. 44), refers to two variant coats of
arms attributed to Bishop Stapledon.
S • RECTORIS • ET • 8COLARIUM • DE • 8TAPELDON •
HAL • OXON.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Laing's MS, CataL, No. 373.
Oriel College^ a.d. 1326.
6268. Sulph. cast, from fine impression, chipped at the
edge. 2\ X i\ in. [Ixx. 97.]
Pointed oval: the Annunciation of the Virgin; in the
centre a large jar with one handle, out of which springs a
fleur-de-lis, slipped on a long stem and leaved ; on the r. the
Virgin lifting up the r. h., in her 1. h. a book ; on the 1. the
Archangel Gabriel with expanded wings, holding a scroll in-
scribed (in reverse order of lettering) : — aV€ M'. Within a
niche, with a canopy of two trefoiled arches, pinnacled and
crocketed. Over the canopy on each side, a small bird ; on the
LOCAL SEALS. 1 53
L an estoile of six points, on the r. a crescent. In base, under
a round-headed cinquefoiled arch, with a demi-arch on each
side, and countersunk trefoil in each spandril, the founder and
first Provost, Adam de Brome, Almoner of K. Edward II.,
in gown and hood, kneeling in prayer to the 1. The frieze
over his head is inscribed : — adam DE BROM.
# + 8' COMMYN€ • DOMV9 • 8C0LARIVM * B€AT€ •
MARI6 • OXONI . . .Ml
5269. Another. [D.C., F. 14.]
Later Seal of arms.
5270. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixx. 98.]
A shield of arms, ENGLAND, for EDWARD III., benefactor,
within a bordure invecked, ORIEL College. Betw. three
small trefoils, slipped from the inner edge of the field.
Beaded border.
Queen's College^ a.d. i 340.
5271. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
matrix. 14. in. [xxxv. 164.]
Qu. Philippa of Hainault, wife of K. Edward III., Patroness,
standing, with crown and sceptre fleur-de-liz6, in a carved
niche with ogee-arched canopy, pinnacled and crocketed, the
inner border enriched with ball-flower ornamentation, and
the field replenished with roses. On elegant tabernacle-work
of similar character, on each side, a shield of arms ; r.,
quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (ANaENT), 2, 3, England, for
Edward III. ; 1., quarterly, i, 4, England, 2, 3, four lions
rampant, Hainault, see No. 8ol In base a shield of arms :
three eagles displayed, two and one, Robert de Eglesfield
or Egglesfield (rector of Brough, co. Westmoriand, and
confessor to Qu. Philippa), and QuEEN's College.
8' COMYN€ • PR6P08ITI • €T • 8COLARIV • AVL€ -
R6GIN6 • D€ * OXONIA.
Beaded borders.
6272. Sulph. cast [D.C, F. 47.]
Second Seal,
after the establishment by Qu. Elisabeth.
5273. Sul{^ cast, from fine impression, chipped and bent.
i| in. [Ixxi. 5.]
1 54 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.'
Qu. Elizabeth, standing, turned to the 1., in embroidered
dress, with crown and ruff, in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-liz^,
in the 1. h. an orb. In the field on each side an eagle dis-
played, and over it the royal Tudor badge — 3, rose. In base
an ornamental shield of arms, Eglesfield, as in No. 5271.
8' • PREP' • ET • 8CH0L' • COL' • REGINAU • DE : OXON' •
8TABILIT • PER • REQIN' • ELIZAB'.
Carved border.
New Collegej a.d. 1386.
6274. [Before A.D. 1542.] Bright red: fine, injured by
pressure, and bent at the top. 2^ in. [xxxvi. 48.]
0. For description see next seal. No. 5275.
B. A small round counterseal, about {- in. when perfect
A shield of arms. New College, see No. 5275. Above the
shield a sprig of foliage ; at the sides the initials 1. l. for
John London, J. C. D., Canon of Windsor, York, and Lincoln,
Warden of the college, A.D. 1526-1542.
«i -f MANNER -f MAKYTH -f MAN +
6276. Sulph. cast of the obv., from the matrix. * pxx. 99.]
In two niches with canopies, on the r. a bishop with mitre
and pastoral staff, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, for St
Swithun ; on the 1. a bishop with mitre and pastoral staff,
kneeling in adoration, for William of Wykeham, Bishop of
Winchester, A.D. 1367, founder. Over these, in a niche with
ogee-arched and arcaded canopy, the Annunciation of the
Virgin, with a lily flower growing in a pot betw. the Virgin on
the r., and the Archangel Gabriel on the L, holding a scroll
iliscribed: — aue MARIA. On each side, in a canopied niche,
with tabernacle-work outside, a saint standing ; 1. St Peter
with a key, r. St Paul with a sword. The plinth or string-
course below these niches is inscribed : — WYKHAM : EPS :
FUDATOR. In base, betw. two small roses, a shield of arms :
two chevronels betw. three roses. Bishop William of Wyke-
ham, and New College. Supporters, two lions sejant
guardant
SIQILLUM : COMUNE : COLLEGIl : SCE : MARE : OF :
WYNCHE8TRE : IN : OXONIA.
Beaded borders.
6276. Sulph. cast, from an impression injured in places.
[D.C., F. 76.]
Joum, Brit, ArchaoL Assoc,^ vol. xiL, p. 18. Cf. the seal of >A^nchester
College of St Mary, co. Southampton. [D.C., F. 77 !\
LOCAL SEALS. 1 55
Lincoln College^ a.d. 1427.
Seal ad Causas,
5277. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|- X i in. [D.C.,
G. 28.]
Pointed oval : St Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, standing in a
canopied niche, with mitre and pastoral staff held obliquely,
lifting up the r. h. in benediction. On the corbel the in-
scription : — s • HUGO.
SIQILLU COLLEQIJ LYNCOLNIE IN OXONIA AD CAUSAS.
Inner border beaded and engrailed, outer border beaded.
All Souls^ College, a.d. 1437.
6278. Sulph. cast, from fine impression, injured by pressure
in places. 2^ in. [Ixx. 92.]
Our Lord, seated in a carved niche with trefoiled arch and
heavy canopy, with cruciform nimbus, lifting up the hands to
enter into Judgment On each side, in a canopied niche a
number of personages, including a king crowned, kneeling, a
pope with tiara and patriarchal cross, an archbishop with
mitre and crozier, on the L ; a cardinal and bishops on the n
Outside these, tabernacle-work. In base, a number of souls
rising from their graves at the Day of Judgment, betw. two
shields of arms : 1., quarterly, i, 4, France (modern), 2, 3,
England, for K. Henry VI., co-founder ; r., per pale, dex.,
See of Canterbury, sin,, a chevron betw. three cinquefoils.
Archbishop HENRY Chicheley, a.d. 1414-1443, founder,
see No. 1241, et seq,
« SIQILLU : COMUNE COLLEGll ANIMAR OlM FIDELIUM
DEFUNCTORUM DE OXONIA.
Brasenose College, a.d. 1509.
6270. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ x i\ in. [D.C.,
H. 6.]
Pointed oval : in three canopied niches of late gothic style,
supported on four twisted columns, the Trinity, betw. a sainted
bishop with mitre, pall, pastoral staff, and book on the 1., and
another ; with mitre, pall, and pastoral staff, feeding a swan,
on the r., probably for St Chad of Lichfield, and St. Hugh of
Lincoln. In base, betw. two carved scrolls of foliage, a shield
156 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
of arms : a chevron betw. three roses, for WILLIAM Smith
(Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry A.D. 1491, and of Lincoln
A.D. 1496-1514) and Brasenose College.
SIQILLU • COIE • COLEGll • REQALIS m DE • BRA81N •
NOSE - IN • OXONIA •
Christ Church, a.d. 1547.
6260. Sulph. cast, from fine, but chipped, impression. 4 in.
[Ixx 93.]
The Trinity in a round-headed niche of the style of the
Renaissance. The figure of the Almighty is enveloped in a
large cloak, within the folds of which are three personages on
each side, among them a king, an archbishop, and a cardinal
Cf. No. 5278.
On each side a smaller niche, containing on the 1., the
Virgin, standing, with crown and nimbus, the Child with
nimbus on the 1. arm ; on the r. a saint with crown and
nimbus, in the r. h. a pastoral staff, in the 1. h. a book, at the
feet an ox couchant The columns are enriched with capitals
of carved foliage; over the small niche on each side a
dolphin. In base, under the platform, which is supported by
four carved corbels, an ornamental shield of arms : THOMAS
WoLSEY, Cardinal Archbishop of York, as in No. 2338. Sup-
porters two griffins, each holding a baton.
8IQILl9^- Cd^- GOLLEQll • THOME • WVLGY • CARDINAL •
EBOR •1"-"fcQLIA • A • LATERE • LEQATI.
Vetusta Monumenta^ vol. i., pL LIX., f. i.
Deans and Canons.
6281. Sulph. cast, from chipped and indistinct impression.
2\ ia [Ixx. 90.]
The Trinity in a round-headed niche of the style of the
Renaissance. On each side a lamp or torch, on a stand. In
base, a shield of Royal arms of Henry VIII., crowned.
Supporters, dex,^ a griffin, sin,^ a greyhound collared and
lined.
8' COMMVNE • DECANI • ET - GANONICORVM • GOLLEQll •
RCEQI8 HENraiGI • OGTAVI - IN • OXONIA.
For common seal of the Dean AND CHAPTER see Ecclesi-
astical Seals, Nos. 2138, 2139.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 57
PEMBROKESHIRE.
Chancery.
William de Beauchamp, Knt.^ Custos of the
County of Pembroke,
6282. [A.D. 1387.] Creamy-white : fine, but very imperfect,
only the centre part remaining. About 2^ in. when perfect.
[Slo. ch. xxxi. 19.]
0. The Custos of the County, in armour, with hauberk,
surcoat, broad sword in r. h. chained to wrist, shield of arms
slung over the r. shoulder and held in 1. h., riding to the r. on
a caparisoned horse. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are: on a fess betw. three crosses crosslets, a
crescent for difference, BEAUCHAMP.
Legend wanting.
l^t. Within a finely carved and traced gothic trefoil, a
shield of arms as in obv. Background replenished with
sprigs of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Humphrey Plantagenet, youngest son of K. Henry IV,,
Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Pembroke, Chamberlain of
England.
6283. [A.D. 1424.] Light brown, opaque : fine, but im-
perfect, wanting in several places. About i\ in. when perfect.
[Slo. ch. xxxi. 9.]
0. On a mount, replenished with herbage and flowers,
the Earl, armed cap-d-pie, with hauberk, helmet with chapeau
and crest, a lion of ENGLAND, broad-sword in the r. h.,
shield of arms slung over the r. shoulder by a strap and
held in the 1. h., riding to the r. on a caparisoned and
armoured horse with panache plume. The armorial bearings
of the shield and caparisons are as described below for the
rev. Background replenished with sprigs of the broom-plant
for Plantagenet.
8' HEOFRIDI : DIE : LACA8TRI : FILII : %j. FRCAT3RI8 : REQCU :
A3NGL : Z : FRANE : GAM'AR : ANQ : Z : 1^1 : PEN.
Be. A demi-angel issuing from clouds, and with expanded
wings, the hands in prayer, round the neck a beaded strap
supporting a large shield of arms which occupies the centre
of the seal: quarterly, 1, 4, France (modern), 2, 3,
England, within a bordure, Humphrey, Duke of
Gloucester. On each side (that on the left wanting).
158 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a curved ostrich feather, the shaft labelled, and charged
along the quill with twenty-one fleurs-de-lis. Background
replenished as on the obv,
C8'] HUFRIDI : DE : LACA8TRI : FILM : «: FRATRI8 : [RE3QU :
AN . . . : Z : FRAKE CAM
Carved borders.
6284. [a.d. 1426.] Light-brown, opaque: fine originally,
edge now very imperfect. [Add. ch. 6,000.]
0. This side shows more distinctly than the former seal.
No. 5283 the details of the flowers, the armorials, and the
peculiar form of the horse's plume and head-gear.
REQU : ANQL' : Z : FRAl^E : GAM'AR : ANQL
R. This shows the 1. h. ostrich feather which is wanting in
the former seal.
LACA8TRI : FILM : Z : FRATRI8 : REQO :
ANQL
William de la Pole, \st Marquess and 4/A Earl of
Suffolk, Earl of Pembroke^ and Great Chamberlain of
England.
6286. [a.D. 1448.] Creamy-white: fine, very imperfect,
only the centre part remaining. About 3^ in. when perfect
[Slo. ch. xxxii. 5.]
0. The Earl, armed cap-A-pUy with hauberk, surcoat with
open sleeves, helmet, [sword,] and shield of arms slung over
the r. shoulder, riding to the r. on a caparisoned horse with
plume on head. The armorial bearings of the shield and
caparisons are as described below for the rev. Background
replenished with sprigs of foliage and flowers.
Legend wanting.
IjL On an ornamental tree of conventional foliage, and with
a central flower, a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a fess
betw. three leopards' heads, De LA Pole, 2, 3, a chief, and
over all a lion rampant queue fourch6e, CHAUCER. Supporters,
two wild boars collared.
Legend wanting.
PENBITH^ CO. Cumberland.
6286. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect and injured
impression. 2|- in. [D.C., D. 297.]
LOCAL SEALS. 159
A saltire cross of St Andrew, Patron Saint of the parish
and town, betw. a carved trefoil in chief and base, and an
ornamental double quatrefoil at each side.
8IQ1LLVM : COMMVN6 : V1LL6 : D€ : P€NR€TH.
Cabled borders.
PENBYNi CO. Cornwall
6287. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixi. 21.]
A shield of arms: a laureated bust in profile to the 1.,
draped and filleted.
« PENRYN BVRQVS.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dtct,^ vol. iii., p. 520.
PENZANCE^ €0, Cornwall.
6288. [A.D. 1614.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixi. 22.]
In an oval dish of vesical form, the head of St John Baptist,
in allusion to the annual and customary Midsummer-eve
ceremonies and Midsummer-day fair carried on in the town.
Legend on a riband : —
• 4» • PENSANS ANNO DOMINI 16-14.
The date is placed across the field.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.y voL iii., p. 522.
PETEBSFIELD, co. Southampton.
6280. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast 14 in. [xxxvii. 18.]
Within a rudely invecked border, a pointed quatrefoil or
quadrilobe containing a shield of arms : an annulet betw.
three pellets, TOWN OF PetERSFIELD. The correct arms
are : on a rose of six leaves, barbed, an escutcheon charged
with an annulet betw. four pellets in saltire.
PETER8FELD.
Betw. the letters are devices of annulets, pellets, trefoils, etc*
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.f vol. iii., p. 527.
l6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PEVENSEY, CO. Sussex.
6290. [13th cent] Sulph. casts from the matrix. 24 in.
[Ixxii. 94, 95.]
0. On the sea, a one-masted ship, with flag and streamers
at the main-top, main-sail furled, a mariner clinging to the
ropes, four mariners on deck, two and two, hauling ropes, on
embattled castle at the stem two trumpeters, and below,
under an arch, a half-length knight ; embattled forecastle with
fleur-de-lis and banner flag, side rudder or sweep. In the
field overhead : on the 1. a crescent, on the r. an estoile of six
points ; and below the mainsail a shield of arms, England.
SIQLL'V : BARONVM • DOMINI • R€Q1S • ANQU€ D€ P€V€N€S'
Cabled borders.
fi. On the waves, two ships of one-mast each, with sails
furled and the clew-lines hanging down loosely, the mainmast
topped with flag, streamers and cross. In the ship on the 1.,
which appears to be in collision with the other, St. Nicholas,
patron saint of the town and parish, with mitre and pastoral
staff", lifting up the r. h. in benediction. In the field overhead,
on the 1. a crescent
« 80€ • NICOLA6 • DVC • N08 • 8PONT€ • TRAH6 • P€V'.
The n's reversed in the two legends.
Beaded borders ; outside, a wavy scroll of foliage.
Obv, only, in W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 811; of. Sussex
Arckceol, Collections^ vol. L, p. 21.
Customs Seed of the Port
6291. [Late 14th cent] Sulph. cast i-^ in. [Ixxii. 96.]
Two ostrich feathers in fess, ensigned with an open
crown of three fleurs-de-lis. Background faintly diapered
with sprigs of foliage.
8' M THE • GU8TUM : 8ELLE • OF • THE • PORTE • OF • PEMSE.
Sussex Arckceol. Collections^ vol. i., p. 21 ; Archaologia Cantianay
vol. vii., 342.
PLYMOUTH, CO. Devon.
6292. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixi. loi.]
St. Andrew the Apostle, Patron Saint of the town and
parish, seated in a heavily-canopied niche, with nimbus,
in the r. h. a saltire cross, in the 1. h. a book and orb. On
each side, in a smaller but similar niche, with tabernacle-
LOCAL SEALS. l6l
work outside, an angel, with expanded wings, a diadem of
pearls, and a large cloak, holding in front a shield of arms : 1.,
the Union Cross as on the Royal Flag ; r. quarterly, i, 4,
France (modern), 2, 3, England. In base, on a mount, a
shield of arms : a St Andrew's cross betw. four castles. Town
OF Plymouth. Supporters, two lions passant guardant.
THE : COMEN : 8ELLE : OF : THE : BOROVQH : Z :
COMENALTE : OF : YE KYNQ8 : TOWNE : OF : PLYMOTHE.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, vol. ill., p. 544.
Mayoralty.
6293. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in.
Qxi. 102.]
Within a carved trefoil, a shield of arms : Town of
Plymouth, as in No. 5292 ensigned with an open crown of
five large, and four small fleurs-de-lis.
8' OFFICIJ - MAIORATUS - BURQI • UILLE* DE .
PLYMOUTH.
Carved border.
Privy Seal of the Mayor, A.D. 1 595.
6204. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ x i-fV ^n* P^i-
103O
Slightly oval, a shield of arms, TOWN OF PLYMOUTH, as
in No. 5292. Over the shield the date 1595.
Beaded border.
New Seal of the Mayor^ Aldermen^ and Burgesses, A.D. 1835.
6206. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-^ in. [Ixi. 104.]
This is a device combining the ancient and modern arms of
the Town of Plymouth, viz., on the sea, a ship with
embattled gunwale, flag with cross of St George at the prow,
three masts each with a round-top, the centre one having
also a fire-beacon. This portion of the device is in reference
to the ANCIENT ARMS, viz., a ship with three masts without
sails and yard-arms, on the round-top a fire-beacon, the base
of the shield barry wavy of six. In the centre of the field
on a carved scroll or bracket, a shield of arms. Modern
Plymouth, as in No. 5292 ensigned with a coronet from which
* An erased word here. D . . . Q . .
VOL. II. M
l62 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
springs a sheaf of flags, three on each side, each charged with
the modern arms.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Inner circle: — sn • TURRIS • FORTISSIMA • EST •
NOMEN • JEHOVA •
Cf, Prov. xviii. I6.
Outer circle: — COMMON SEAL OF THE MAYOR ALDERMEN
& BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF PLYMOUTH • 1835 •
PLYMPTON, BABL'S, co. Devon.
6296. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i X -|^ in. [Ixii. i.]
Oval : an eagle rising.
* SIGILL' : BVRQ : DE : PLYMPT : COM IT.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ voL iii., p. 545.
POOKLINQTON, co. York.
Free Grammar School^ bef. A.D. 1526.
6297. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. 2\ in.
[xxxv. 146.]
On a geometrical pavement, a scene or tableau^ representing
John Doweman, Archdeacon of Suffolk, founder of the school,
kneeling in prayer at a desk, before which, on a lozenge, is a
shield charged with a monogram composed of the initials of
his name : — I. D. Before him are three carved brackets or
corbels, each containing a standing figure on it In the
centre, Our Lord, as a child with cruciform nimbus, and
naked, lifting up the hands in benediction ; on the L, the
Virgin crowned, the Child on the r. arm ; on the r., St
Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, with mitre, in the r. h. a pastoral
staff, the 1. h, lifted up in benediction, at his 1. side three
youths in a tub, one of the emblems of the saint In the
field, which is replenished with triform tongues of fire, the
holy name f || repeated five times.
• SIGILLU : COlE + FRATfiE + NOlS + IHU + BTE + MARIE +
SCI + NICHI + DE POKLINGTON.
Several psdrs of letters are conjoined.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, voL ii., p. 863.
5298. Another, [xlvii. 869.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 305.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 63
PONTEPRAOT, co, York.
6299. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in.
[D.C, F. 626.]
On a mount a triple-towered castle, embattled, masonry of
an ornamental character with wide joints and an annulet in
each square block, tall round-headed windows, pointed door-
way with portcullis half down. At side a small wing or gable.
In the field over the side towers the initial letters P. P.
Background partly hatched.
«i 81QILLVM : C0MMVN6 : BVRQ€NC1VM : PONTISFRACTI.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Did^ voL iii., p. 549.
6300. Another. [Ixxiv. 93.]
Mayoral^.
6301. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[D.C, H. 188.]
The field divided by a cross quarterly : i, in the first quarter
a triple-towered castle, of the corporation seal, No. 5299,
2, a bridge of three piers in allusion to the name of the town,
or perhaps an heraldic label of three points, in allusion to
[St] Thomas, the canonised Earl of Lancaster, lord of the
castle, temp. Edw. II. ; 3, 4, the initial letters V. P. the outer
border of these two quarters enriched with foliage.
« SIQILL : OFFIC : MAIORAL : VILL • PONT :
6302. Another. [Ixxiv. 94.]
Smaller Seal of the Mayoralty.
6303. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in. [Ixxiv. 95.]
A copy of the preceding seal. No. 5301 in a carved circular
panel.
SIQILL'. OFFIC. MAIORAL. VILL. PONT.
POOLE, CO, Dorset.
Common seal ; used for the Admiralty Court.
5304. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression or
the matrix. 2\ in. [D.C, F. 640.]
In a quatrefoil.or quadrilobe, with carved trefoils in the
spandrils, on the sea, a one-masted ship, mainsail furled,
anchor and bowsprit on the r., an arcaded and embattled
M 2
l64 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
castle at each end, with a course of roses or quatrefoils in
panels below the battlements. On the mast a flag or
embattled crow's nest. In the field betw. the mast and the
stern a shield of arms : a sword in pale, hilt downward, for
William Longespee, lord of the Manor of Canford, of which
Poole formed part, temp, Ric. I.
« 8IG1LLVM • G0MMVN6 • D€ : LAP0L6 iK
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iii., p. 553.
Mayoralty.
6306. [i4th-i5th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
i^in. [D.C., H. no.]
Within an engrailed border, a shield of arms : barry wavy
a dolphin embowed naiant, on a chief wavy in chief three
escallops. Town of Poole.
» : SIQILLQ • : • MAIORITATI8 • : • WILLE • : • DE • : • POLE.
Staple.
6306. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
Impression. â– {- in. [Ixii. 44.]
A lion's face, enraged, betw. three fleurs-de-lis; within a
quadrilobe.
» 8IGILL' STAPULE IN PORTU DE POLE.
The letters de of de are conjoined.
Comptroller.
6307. [i4th-isth cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
W in. [Ixii. 43-]
A lion statant guardant enraged, the tail reflexed betw. the
hind legs.
Legend on a riband.
8' : CONTRAR M DE ^ POOL m
Beaded border.
Corporation Seal of Arms.
6308. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped. H in. [D.C., H. 120.]
A shield of arms, TOWN OF PoOLE, see No. 5305. Over
the shield a wavy line.
AD • MOREM VlLLiC DE POOLE.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 65
Later Seal of A rms,
6309. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i ^^ in.
Pxii. 45.]
An ornamental shield of arms, TOWN OF PoOLE, see No.
5305. The barry wavy here becomes three bars wavy. Crest,
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a mermaid holding in
the r. h. an anchor in pale, cabled, without a beam, the 1. h.
extended holding a ball.
In base the legend : —
AD MOREM VILUE DE POOLE.
Mayor.
5310. [i8th-i9th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix,
i-^ in. [Ixii. 46.]
An ornamental shield of arms of Town of Poole as in
the preceding seal No. 5309. Crest on a helmet and orna-
mental mantling as before.
BOROUGH OF POOLE . MAYOR.
Beaded border.
Sheriff.
6311. [i8th-i9th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i
X i in. [Ixii. 47.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms, helmet, mantling and
crest, as before.
SHERIFF OF POOLE.
Beaded border.
Town Clerics office,
6312. [i8th-i9th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
i in. [Ixii. 48.]
An ornamental shield of arms, helmet, mantling and crest
as before.
Legend on a riband, above:— TOWN clerks OFFICE.
Below, in field :— POOLE.
PORTSMOUTH, co. Southampton.
6813. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 in.
[Ixiii. 96, 97.] .
0. On the sea, a one-masted ship, two mariners on the
yard furling the mainsail, in the embattled forecastle two
X66 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
trumpeters, an embattled castle at the stem, in the hold two
mariners hauling up the anchor.
SIQILLVM ft GOMMVN€ ft D€ « P0RT6MVTHA.
B. In a church-like building of elegant architectural
details, with pointed arches, pinnacled and crocketed, the
Virgin, standing, crowned, the Child on the 1. arm ; under
similar but smaller arches in perspective at the sides, on the
1. St. Thomas, Archbishop of Canterbury, with mitre, lifting
up the r. h. in benediction, on the r. St Nicholas, with mitre
and pastoral staff, lifting up the r. h. in benediction.
PORTVM : VIRGO : IVVA • NICHOLA6 : FOY€ :
ROQE {nc)iU,B^-} : THOMA.
The letters OR of Fortum are conjoined.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict^ vol. iii., p. 561.
Provost.
6314. Sulph. cast from chipped impression. i| in.
[xxxvii. 19.]
A crescent enclosing an estoile of seven points wavy, the
armorial bearings of the TOWN OF Portsmouth.
S' PR€P08m D€ P0RT6SMVE.
Beaded border.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr- Diet, vol. iii., p. 559.
PRESTON, CO, Lancaster,
6316. [a.d. 1376.] Bronze-green: fine, the edge chipped,
2\ in. [Add. ch. 20,519.]
An Agnus Dei, statant reguardant, with banner-Hag; on
its shoulder a shield of arms couch^ : ENGLAND, with a label
of three points for DucHY OF Lancaster.
Legend on a raised rim, carved on the inside edge with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers : —
«|8IQ1LL' C0MVN6 BVRQ6NCIVM D€ PR6STON.
Later Seal.
6316. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in.
[xlvii. 87 L]
A shield of arms : an Agnus Dei, with nimbus, statant
reguardant, with banner-flag of shield shape. Town of
LOCAL SEALS. 1 6/
Preston. The shield betw. two tied branches of laurel,
leaved and fructed.
No legend.
Laing's MS. CataLy No. 484.
6317. Another. [Ixvi. 40.]
Another Seal
6318.
I7th-i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix,
xlvii. 870.]
A shield of arms : an Agnus Dei, with nimbus, couchant,
and with banner-flag, a variant form of the arms of the TOWN
OF Preston.
tt 8IQILLVM • COMYNE • VILL>E - DE • PRESTON.
Laing's MS. CatcU,^ No. 483 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ vol. ill., p. 567.
BEADING, CO. Berks.
6319. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|. x if
in. [lix. 70.]
Pointed oval : a crowned head with long hair, couped at
the neck, betw. four heads with long hair, couped at the neck,
turned three-quarters to the centre. The shield of arms
granted in 1566 to the town is derived from the device on
this seal, and bears also the letters R. £., for Rex Edwardus,
at the sides of the crowned head. See S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^
vol. iiL, p. 590, Burke, Gen. Arm., s. v,
+ 8' : COMMYN1TAT18 : RADINQI6.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. iii., p. 592.
BETFOBD, EAST, co. Nottingham.
6320. [i3th-i4th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression
or the matrix, i^- in. [Ixx. 61.]
Two eagles with expanded wings, combatant
» I8TVT : 8IQILLV D€ i €ST€ : R6TTFYRTH6.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL iii., p. 600.
Signet.
6321. [Modern.] Sulph, cast from the matrix, -f^ X 4 in,
[Ixx. 62.]
1 68 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oblate octagonal : an ornamental shield of arms : two
eagles with expanded wings, combatant, TowN of East
Retford.
Legend on a garter : —
EAST RETFORD.
RICHMOND HONOUR, co. York.
William de la Pole, 4/A Earl of Suffolk,
Lord of the Honour.
[A.D. 141S-1444.]
6322. Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in. [D.C., G. 210.]
A shield of arms: chequy, a canton erm., and bordure
charged with lions ? or other indistinct devices, RICHMOND.
The shield placed upon a pedestal or dwarfed column, and
supported by the royal supporters, dex., an antelope, sin,, a
lion. Background faintly diapered lozengy. All within a
border ornamented with carved quatrefoils or ball-flowers, and
engrailed at the upper part, over the shield of arms.
ft SIGILU • WlLUMl • COMITIS : 8UFF0LCH1E:
a • DNS {J^fw DNI) • HONORIS • RICHMOD.
Carved border.
Cf. Clarkson, History of Richmond, p. 21.
Sir Thomas Stanley, Second Lord Stanley,
{First Earl of Derby in A.D. 1485), ob. A.D. 1504, and
Lady Margaret, his wife, daughter of John
Beaufort, Duke of Somerset
Lord and Lady of the Liberty of the Honour
6323. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in. [xlvii. 1801.]
A shield of arms, couch6 : per pale, dex,, per fess, in chief,
Man, see- No. 4882 ; in base quarterly, i, 4, on a bend three
stags' heads cabossed, STANLEY of Stanley ; 2, 3, on a chief
indented three annulets, (for roundles) Lathom of Lathom :
sin., quarterly, i, 4, France (modern) 2, 3, England,
within a bordure compony, Beaufort. Crest, on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, an eagle in its nest, preying on an
infant in swaddling clothes, STANLEY. Field replenished
with branches of cinquefoil roses, slipped and leaved.
Legend on scroll : —
SIQILLU : DNl : X : ONE : LIB'TAT • HONORIS •
RICHMOUNDI.
Laing's MS. Catal,^ No. 318.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 69
RICHMOND, CO. York.
5324. [A.D. 1531.] Red: very imperfect and indistinct
[Eg. ch. 279.]
For description see next seal, No. 5325.
5325. Sulph. cast from fine impression or the matrix.
i\ in. [Ixxiv. 98.]
The Trinity, on a carved corbel in a canopied niche ; at
each side, under a similar but smaller canopy, a shield of
arms : 1., quarterly i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN), 2, 3, ENGLAND ;
r., chequy, a canton enn., Richmond. Below each shield a
sprig of foliage.
• 8IQILLVM • C(JE • BVRQEN8IV •
VILL€ • RICHEMOND'.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,y vol. iiL, p. 605 ; Clarkson, History of Richmond^
p. no ; AtUL MS. 28,017, f. 115.
Signet^ or Minor Seal^ A.D. 1603.
5326. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxxiv. 99.]
A double cinquefoil rose, barbed and seeded, for union of
the white and red roses of York and Lancaster by Henry VII.
as explained by the elegiac distich : —
'' Nostra nee albescit rubicunda, nee alba nibescit,
Facta sed ex gemino nostra colore rosa est"
•f 81Q1LLVM • BVRQI • RICHMONDII.
Beaded border.
Clarkson, History of Richmond^ pp. no, iii ; Add. MS. 28,017, f* "S*
Royal Seal for Recognisances within the Borough^ temp.
William Wetwang, \st Mayor, a.d. 1668.
5327. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-J- x 2\ in. [Ixxv.
60.]
Pointed oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : an
orle, over all on a bend, five ermine spots bendwise, TOWN
OF Richmond. Over the shield, impressed by a small
matrix, introduced into the face of the other, and of the shape
of an inverted shield, by way of a crest, a double cinquefoil
I/O CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
rose en soleil^ ensigned with a royal crown. This movable
portion could be used separately by the Town Clerk.
* S' DNI • R • AD • GAP • REGO : INFRA • BVRQ :
RIGHM' • GONGS : TEMP : WIL' : WETWANQ • PRI ;
MAIR • IBM.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Clarkson, History of Richmond^ p. no, cf. p. 84; Add, MS, 28,017,
f. 115.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1567.
5328. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast, from cracked impression.
2^ X H in. [Ixxiv. 100.]
Pointed oval: St. James the Greater, the apostle, in
pilgrim's habit, barefoot, to the r., with round hat (on which is
an escallop), cloak, wallet, and staff, holding in the 1. h. a
small water barrel (?) and a rosary. In the field on each
side, an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, France,
(Modern), 2, 3, England. In the field also are three small
fleurs-de-lis of France and two lions passant guardant of
England.
« 8iqillvm • gomvne • libere • sgole • bvrqen8ivm •
de • righmond.
The letters N£ in comune, and HM and ND of Richmond^
are conjoined
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, voL ii., p. 875 ; Clarkson,
History of Richmond, pp. no, 193 ; Add, MS, 28,017, f* nS-
BIVINGTON, CO, Lancaster.
Free Grammar School, A.D. 1566, 1586.
5329. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. 3 X 24^ in.
[xxxv. 147.]
Oval : a rudely carved shield of arms : per pale, dex. SEE
OF Durham, see No. 2475, sin,^ a cross patonce voided, on a
chief three suns in fesse radiated, James Pilkington, Bishop
of Durham, founder. Over the shield a scroll or riband
inscribed : — 8 TVl RO El . T . Above this, a peda-
gogue, or perhaps the founder, half-length, with cap and gown,
in the r. h. a birch-rod, in the 1. h. an open book inscribed
with an indistinct legend, and near it the date 1566. In the
field overhead the date 1586, and at the sides the initial
letters 1. o. for Jacobus Dunelmensis. There is also an
imperfect cordon of pellets round the field.
LOCAL SEALS. I71
Legend engraved in reverse : —
.'. SIQILLVM ifii 8CH0LARCHARVM .'. DE .'. RIVIQTON.
Inner border beaded.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, vol. i., p. 714.
6330. Another, [xlvii. 877.]
Laing's MS. CataLy No. 282.
ROCHESTER, co. Kent •
6331. [13th cent] Sulph. casts of the obv, and rev. from
the matrix. 3 in. pxv. 92, 93.]
0. On waves, for the R. Medway, Rochester castle, with a
banner-flag of England over the entrance to the keep, on the
r. a gateway with two round towers embattled, on the 1. h.
side tower a trumpeter.
« 8IQILLVM M^ CIVIVM m ROF6N8I8.
B. The crucifixion of St. Andrew, treated in an artistic
manner.
« 8IQILLVM C0MMVN6 : CIVITATI8 ROFEN818.
Beaded borders ; the annulus of the legend replenished
with groups of small pellets disposed irreg^ularly.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet., voL iii., p. 620 ; Archaologiay vol. xlix., pt. L,
(appendix).
6332. Plaster casts of the obv. and rev., tinted red. [Ixxii.
23, 24.]
Mayoralty.
6333. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
Pxv. 94.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : on a cross, the
text letter r ; on a chief a lion passant guardant of England,
City of Rochester.
•X. 8IQILL • OFF • X . MAIORATV8 : GIYITAT : X : ROFFEN.
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Castle.
6334. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. \\ in.
[xlvii. 878.]
172 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
On a mount, an embattled castle of two storeys, with four
turrets on the lower wall, round-headed portal with portcullis
half-down.
SIQ : CA8TRI . ROFFEN8I8.
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. Catal,^ No. 384 ; Gent. Mag.^ 1772.
6335. Another. [D.C., G. 284.] ' '^ 1
Bridge Wardens.
6336. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, chipped, im-
pression. \^ in. [Ixv. 98.J
On a bridge of seven pointed arches, through which flows
the R. Medway, a carved and canopied niche with ogee
arch, crocketed, containing the Trinity ; tabernacle-work at
the sides.
BIQILLG : QARDIANORD : C0MUN1TATI8 : P0NTI8 s R0FFENSI8.
Later Seal^ A.D. 1 576.
6337. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [Ixv. 97.]
On an embattled bridge of six round-headed arches, with
draw-bridge in the middle, a view of the cathedral tower, and
other details of the City of Rochester. In base the river. In
the field above, the date 1576.
- : « : • SIQILVM • COMVNE • PONTI8 • ROFFEN8I8.
The n's in comune and Roffensis are reversed.
Beaded border.
Admiralty^ A.D. 1606.
6338. Sulph. cast from fine, but cracked, impression, i^ in.
[Ixv. 95.]
On the waves, a three-masted ship of war, sailing to the r.,
flag at mizen-top charged with the cross of St George, guns
run out from the portholes.
8IGILL • ADMIRAL - CIVITAT • ROFFEN • 1606.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet., vol. iii., p. 620.
Fishery ^ A.D. 1606.
6339. Sulph. cast from the matrix. -J-f in. [Ixv. 96.]
A pike-fish, embowed. In the field below, the inscrip-
tion : —
8C
ROFFEN
1606.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 73
BOHNET, CO. Kent, A.D. 1558.
5340. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [xlvii. 879.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, with mainsail furled on the
yard, which is furnished with a large ring where it meets the
mast The centre of the seal has a slight circular depression,
about -i- in. wide. In the field the date A® 15-58, in reference
to the year 1558, when a new charter was granted by
Q. Elizabeth. The figure 5 is in both cases badly cut
it 8IQILLVM • BARONVM DE RONEM€Y ^
Beaded borders.
Laing's MS. Caial,^ No. 620 ; S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet, voL iii., p. 627.
Another SeaL
634L Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2f in. [Ixv. 99.]
This is a coarsely executed copy of the preceding seal, No.
5340, with legend wrongly copied
« 8IQILLVM • BARONVM DE RONEMEV m
Cabled borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 806, for suggested date of A.D. 1358 ;
and pi. fig. 2.
Another Seal.
5342. Proof impression on red paper. 2f in. [xliv.
221.]
A copy of the first seal, the main-sail furled, but without
the ring on the yard. There are nine oar-holes in the side of
the ship.
« ^ SIQILLVM BARONVM DE ROHEMEY ^
' Inner border beaded, outer border cabled.
Mayoralty.
5343. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in.
[IxvL I.]
Three lions passant guardant in pale, not on a shield. The
armorial bearings of the TOWN OF New Romney.
« SIQILLVM • OF : MAI0RATV8 : PORTV3 • DE • ROMENE .
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, pL p. 808.
Another Seal.
5344. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in.
[Ixvi. 2.]
174 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Same design as the preceding seal, No. 5343i but different
matrix.
ifi> 81QILLVM • OF : MAI0RATV8 • P0RTV8 • DE • ROMENYE.
Inner border beaded.
Signet f
6345. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix ifV '^^'
pxv. 106.]
A double cinquefoil rose en soleily barbed and seeded.
«r VILLA «r DE «r NOVA «r ROMNEY.
Beaded border.
BOHNET-HABSH, co. Kent
Bailiffs Jurats^ and Commonalty of the Liberty ^ A.D. 1560.
5346. [a.d. 1622.] Red: very indistinct and imperfect.
About \\ in. when perfect [Harl. cL 75 D. 50.]
A church, with tall spire, crosses at the gable-ends, and
round-headed doorway. Over it the date 15-60. In base
a shield of the Royal Arms of Qu. Elizabeth. Supporters,
two angels, each with a nimbus.
« 81QILLVM CO DE RVMNE .
Small Seal
5347. [i6th cent] SulpL cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixvi. 3.]
A church-like building, as in No. 5346. In base a small
plain shield.
ROMNEY MARSH.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ p. 806.
Common Seal, A.D. 1665.
5348. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, from the
matrix. 2\ in. [xliv. i.]
A view of the " Marsh," with a church having embattled
tower, spire surmounted by a cross, and a cross at the gable
end of the nave. In the background the sea, with a three-
masted ship of war, with high quarter-deck, sails furled, flags
at each masthead and at the bow, charged with a cross of
St. George.
fii SIGILLVM COMMVNE DE RVMNEY MARSHE : AN : 1665.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 75
The letters N£ in commune and in Rumney^ and HE in
marshe^ are conjoined.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ p. 806, pL fig. i.
BOHSET INFBA, £r^. Southampton. [a.D. 1578.]
6349. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [xxxvii. 21.]
A portcullis, chained and ringed, over it the date, 1578.
«> SIQILLVM • DE • R0M8EY • INFRA.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,y vol. iii., p. 628.
BUGBT, ^t?. Warwick.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1567.
6360. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the
matrix. i-|- in. [xxxv. 148.]
An ornamental shield of arms, with sprigs and festoons of
flowers and foliage at the sides: on a fess betw. three
griffins' heads erased, a fleur-de-lis betw. two cinquefoils,
Lawrence Sheriff, founder. Crest on a wreath, a lion's
gamb erect and erased, holding a date branch.
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Outer circle : — • THE • TRUSTEES • OF • THE • RUQBY •
CHARITY.
Inner circle:— FOUNDED • BY • LAWRENCE • SHERIFF.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ voL iii.| p. 662.
636L Another, [xlvii. 844.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 298.
BT£| CO. Sussex.
6362. [15th cent] Sulph. casts from the obv. and rev. of
the matrix. 2^ in. [Ixxii. loi, 102.]
0. On the waves, a one-masted ship, square mainsail set,
sailing to L, with three rows of reef-points, embattled crow's-
nest and flag with a cross of St. George and streamers on the
mast,- embattled forecastle, with banner flag of St. George,
and larger embattled poop or stem-castle, with a standard-
bearer wearing a cuirass or jupon, camail, and bascinet, and
176 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
holding a similar banner flag. In the hold a mariner half-
length.
8IGILLUM : i»t tt^ : BARONUM : mi%$. : DE i m nk : RYA : m
BL An elevation of a church, probably St Mary's, Rye,
with embattled and masoned wall, spire topped with a cross,
two side pinnacles crocketed, arcaded clerestory, six-pointed
windows, each gable topped with a cross. In the centre on a
carved corbel a canopied niche with the sides ornamented
with ball-flowers, the Virgin, standing, the Child on the 1.
arm, in the r. h. a flowering branch. In the fleld overhead,
on the 1. a radiant sun or estoile of twelve points, on the r.
a crescent, each accompanied by seven stars.
: AVE : MARIA : QRACIA : PLENA : DN8 : TECUM : BENEDICTA :
TU : IN : MUL1ERIBV3 : «i«
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ voL iii., p. 650 ; Sussex ArchaoL Collections^
voL i., p. 16 (with date, temp, Henry V., suggested.)
6353. Sulph. cast of the rev, only, indistinct [xlvii. 729.]
Laing's MS. CataL^ No. 655.
Mayor,
First Sealy now used by Deputy Mayor,
6354. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\ in.
[Ixxii. 103.]
A shield of arms, CiNQUE-PoRTS, see No. 4885, betw. three
wyvems.
«( : 8IQILLUM : OFFICII : MAI0RI8 : VILLE : DE : RYA :
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, p. 782, pi. fig. 4 ; and p. 814.
6355. [A.D. 1450.] Red : fine, but very imperfect [Add.
ch. 973.]
» : 81 Cll : MA ILLE : DE : RYA :
Later Seal, a.d. 1574.
6356. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ixxil 104.]
A copy of the preceding seal. No. 5354. The wyvems
obscurely designed.
g 8IQILLVM S OFFICII $ MAI0RI8 g VILLE $ DE j RYA 9 m
Sussex Archaol, Collections, vol. i., p. 19, and pL f. 7 ; W. Boys,
History of Sandwich, p. 782, pi. fig. i, and p. 814.
LOCAL SEALS. 17/
SAFFBON-WALDENi co. Essex.
Mayor and Aldermen.
5367. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[IxiiL 34].
A castle frontage, with two round side-towers, masoned
and embattled, and embattled enceinte, or surrounding wall,
with two similar round towers. In the enclosed area, three
saffron plants in flower, walled in : by way of a rebus on the
name of the town.
« COMMIE : 8IQILL : MAI0R18 • ET • ALDERMAND • VILLE •
DE • SAFFRON • WALDEN • IN • COND : ESSEX.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. DicL^ vol. iv., p. 364.
ST. ALBANS, co. Hertford
5358. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-jV in.
[Ixiv. 57.]
An ornamental shield of arms: a saltire, Town of St.
Albans.
« 8 • COMVNE • VILLE * 8ANCTI • AUBANI * :
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, voL i.,'p. 12.
- ST. XVXS, CO. Cornwall
5359. [A.D. 1690.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 1% in.
[Ixi. 25.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : an ivy branch
overspreading the whole field. Town OF St* Ivps.
» SIQILLVM - BVRQI ' ST • IVES • IN - COM * CORNVB : 1690.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. ii., p. 469.
5360. Another. [D.C., H. 194.]
SALISBURY, <ri7. WUts.
536L [13th cent] Sulph. cast from a fine, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [Ixxiii. 71.]
The Virgin, with crown, in the r. h. a sceptre fleur-de-liz^,
on the 1. arm the Child, with nimbus ; seated on a castle with
two embattled side-towers, on each a bird, two round turrets
VOL. u. n
178 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
with pointed roofs behind, each topped with cross and knop.
In the field above, a crescent on each side, and an estoile also
on the r. In base, under a trefoiled arch, a bishop, half-length,
with mitre, and pastoral staff held obliquely, lifting up the
r. h. in benediction.
• 8IGILL' NOV€ : CIVITATI8 : 8AR6SBVRI6 :
6362. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression. [D.C., E.
51.]
• 8IGILL' N CIVITATI8 : 8AR€8BVRI€ :
5368. [a-D. 1 397.] Red ; fine, but very imperfect [Add.
ch. I7,424,l
ATI8 : 8AR68BVR . .
Mayor,
6364. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. i|^ X li in. [Ixxiii. 72.]
Pointed oval : the Annunciation of the Virgin, under a
trefoiled arch with church-like canopy. In base, under a
round-headed arch, the mayor, kneeling in prayer to the r.
• «i • 8' • MAIORI8 • 8ARRVM «i«
Second Seal,
5366. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 1-,% in. [Ixxiii, 73.]
The Annunciation of the Virgin, in a niche with two pointed
arches, pinnacled and crocketed. In base, under a carved
round-headed arch, the mayor, half-length, in prayer to the r.
8IQILLO MAIORI8 • 8ARRVM • • •
Third Seal
6866« [a.d. 1416.] Red : fine, chipped on the 1. h. side.
i| in. [L.F.C, viii. 8.]
The Annunciation of the Virgin : with a lily flower of three
sprays growing out of a pot, betw. the Virgin with nimbus,
holdinjr up the hands on the r., and the Archangel Gabriel
holding a scroll inscribed x-AVE MAR', on the L, in a niche with
two carved canopies, having a crocketed finial betw. them,
and tabernacle-work at the sides. In base, under a round-
headed arch, betw. two half arches, the mayor, half-length, in
prayer.
SiQILLUM : MAI0R18 : MOVE : 8A
6367. [A.D. 142 1.] Red: fine, injured by a plaited rush
having bc^n pressed over it when newly made. [L.F.C.,
viii. 9.]
Legend indistinct.
LOCAL SEALS. 1 79
Wi^ Counierseal 0/ ]OHii Halle, Mayor,
6368. [a.D. 1465.] Red: fine, slightly chipped. [Harh
ch. 78 I. 55.]
0. 8IGILLUM : MA10RI8 : MOVE : SARUM : M
R. A small oval counterseal, or signet, from a ring. About
|- X 4 ^ Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem of
the Gnostic period. St John Baptist, with camel's hair
coat, and nimbus, holding in the r. h. towards his breast the
Agnus Dei, and lifting up the 1. h. in benediction ; under his
feet, an indistinct object — ^perhaps an asp.
^ 8IQILLUM tir lOHANYS tir HALLA.
6369. Sulph. cast of the third seal as in No. 5366. [D.C.,
G. 70.]
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1087.
New Corporation of the City of New Sarum,
A.D. 1658.
6370. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [D.C., H.
158.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : four bars, City
OF New Sarum. ( Visitation, 1 565.)
• THE : GITIE : OF : NEW : 8ARVM : 1-6-5-8 : m •.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, voL iv., p. 74.
Smaller Seal of Anns.
637L [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 74.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : barry of six, er*
roneously for four bars, City of New Sarum.
- «i • CIVITA8 : NOVE : 8ARVM.
Another Seal,
6372. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxiii. 75.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, erroneously for four bars.
City of New Sarum ; suspended by a riband from a festoon
of flowers and foliage. Supporters, on brackets, two double-
headed eagles displayed, gorged with coronets. In base,
two palm-branches, tied.
+ CIVITA8 NOV>E 8ARUM.
N 2
l8o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Weavers Company.
6373. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
2 in. [D.C., H. 165.]
A lion's head, affront^e, crowned with the coronet of seven
points, with six pearls alternately disposed, in the mouth a
shuttle (?).
tt 8IQILLVM O TEXTORVM O CIVITATI8 O NOVE O 8ARVM.
The letters TE in textorum^ and VE in nove are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
SALTASH, CO. Cornwall.
5374. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-,^ in.
[Ixi. 23.]
Within a cusped border of six points, a shield of arms : a
lion rampant, within a bordure charged with thirteen
roundles, for the Earls of Cornwall, and Town of
Saltash. Over the shield an open crown of three points ;
at each side an ostrich feather labelled, and a sprig of foliage ;
in base, wavy lines representing the sea.
tn SIQILLVM : 8ALTA8GH€ : IN : C0RNWAIL6.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.y vol. iv., p. 7.
SANDWICH, CO. Kent.
. 5376. [13th cent] Sulph, casts of the obv. and rev., from
the naatrix. 2-f^ in. [D.C., E. 626, 627.]
p. On the sea, in which are several fishes, a one-masted
ship with three guns in the hull, mainsail being furled by two
mariners sitting on the yard, embattled crow's nest, forecastle
and stem-castle, streamer at the masthead, flag at the fore^
castle, and two flags at the stem ; in the hold two half-length
mariners, one holding an axe, the other a flag charged with
two estoiles of six points. There is also a small boat on
board at the foot of the mast In the stem the head of the
steersman is seen, and near him a boat-hook, erect
8IGILL' tn CON8IUI ft BARONVM 1» D€ ft 8ANDW1C0 tn
R. A lion passant guardant crowned. The field filled with
two trees of elegant design, with trefoiled leaves and of con-
ventional character.
«i QVI ta 8€RVAR€ « QR6Q6M ft C6LI « SOL€T ft INDlCOft
R€G€M ft
)
LOCAL SEALS. l8l
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, pp. 769, 789 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^
voL iv., p. 14.
Mayoralty.
6376. [isth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
Qxvi. 5.]
Within an engrailed border, the three demi-lions pftssant
guardant conjoined to as many hulks, in pale, which form the
armorial bearings on the shield of arms of the ClNQU£-
PORTS.
«( 8IQILLU M COMMUE ^k MAIORAT m UILLE f»^ 8ANDUICH m
Another Seal.
5377. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. t\ in;
[Ixvid]
Within a cusped or engrailed border a similar design to
that of the preceding seal, No. 5376.
« 8IQILLUM t OFFICII t MAIORATU8 tmmm VILLE S
8ANDEWICI t M t At
The space betw. the third and fourth words appears to have
contained a word now erased in the matrix.
W« Boys, Hist, of Sandwich, p. 844.
Comptroller of the Port.
6378. \temp. Car. I.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i-^ in.
[Ixvi. 7.]
The Roval Badge of a double dnquefoiled rose, barbed and
* seeded. Above it a royal crown. In the field the initial
letters C. R. and six fleurs-de-lis.
• 8' • OFF : CONTRAROT : P0RTY8 • 8ANDWICH •
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
Free Grammar School, a.d. 1563.
5379. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixvi. il]
Our Lord, with a nimbus or corona of rays, seated under a
round-headed arch of masonry, with book on his lap and 1. h..
extended, teaching. On the 1. a group of five disciples ; at
his feet an infant ; on the r. a pedagogue, under a smaller
arch, and five children, two of them carrying books under the
arm. In base, under the plinth or platform a shield of arms^
1 82 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
two pales engrailed, on a chief a demi-lion rampant issuing, a
crescent for difference, Roger Manwood, founder. On a
looped riband at each side of the shield the inscription : —
• M AD ME VENIRE 8INITE PARVVL08 M •
— Marc. X. 14.
m 8IQILLVM • g3e • QV^NAT • L|6e • 8C0LE • QRAMATICE •
ROGERI • MANVVOOD • IN • 8ANDWIC0.
The letters nd in Sandwico are conjoined.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. !., p. 594; W. Boys,
History of Sandwich^ pp. 244, 79a
SCABBOBOnGH, co. York.
5380. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-}- in.
[Ixxv. 6l]
An embattled castle of two storeys, with masoned walls,
round-headed portal, the doors closed, two narrow round-
headed windows and two circular windows in the lower storey^
two quatrefoiled windows in the upper storey, over the battle-
ments the helmeted head of a castellan. At the back and 1.
h. side of the castle the sea. On the 1. a one-masted ship
with embattled crow's nest, and the heads of two mariners on
board. In the field overhead an estoile of eight points wavy.
« 8IQILLVM : G6MVN€ : BVRQ6NSIV : D6 : 8CARD6BVRG.
The letters AR of Scardeburg are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet, vol. iv., p. 21.
Later SeaL
6381. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^i^ in.
[Ixxv. 7.]
On the sea, a ship of war, with a beacon of three points on
the mast, betw. two embattled round-towers, each bearing a
flag charged with the cross of St George, the hull containing
two rows of circular port-holes.
• » 81QILLVM » VILLE ft DE » 8CARDEBR0VGH »
Beaded border.
SEAFOBD, CO. Sussex.
5382. [i6th cent] Sulph. casts from the obv. and rev. of
the matrix. li ixu [Ixxii. 106, 107.]
LOCAL SEAL& 1 83
0, An eagle, rising reguardant with expanded wings.
9 8IGILLVM BVRQENSIVM : D6 8AFF0RDIA.
The s's reversed.
B. On the sea, a three-masted ship of war of antique
shape, with mainsail set, fore and mizen sails furled, a circular
crow's nest and flag on each mast
WITH 8YTONII ft ft ET Kk CHVNQTON.
W. 'Qoys^ History 0/ Sandwich^ p* 3i4 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL iv.,
p. 29.
Bailiff.
5388. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixxil 105.]
An eagle displayed.
t 8IGILLVM « BALLIVI t DE t 8EF0RDE.
Cabled borders.
SEVENOAKS9 CO. Kent,
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1560.
5384. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3i X 3 in. [Ixvi. 12.]
Pointed oval : beneath a reeded baldachin, topped with a
cross, and supported by two turned columns each topped
with a similar cross, the pedagogue, with academical cap and
gown, seated in a carved chair with two similar columns at
the sides, in the r. h. a birch-rod, in the 1. h. an open book.
At each side a scholar, the one on the left holding a book.
In the field the letters R. B. for Sir Ralph Bosville, knt, bene-
factor. On the flagged pavement in the foreground six
scholars, four with books. In base, in three Unes, the
inscription : —
ft 8ERVIRE ft DEO — REGNARI ft — ft EST.
For this motto, cf. No. 2*1 39.
« • 8IQILLVM ft COMMVNE ft 8COLE - GRAMAT1CALI8 «
DE ft 8EVENOK ft IN ft COA ft KANCE.
The n's reversed.
SHAFTESBUBYi co. Dorset.
Mayoralty.
5385. [ajd. 1434.] Red : fine but very fragmentary.
About \\ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 80 D. 51.]
1 84 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of anns : a cross betw. in the i^ and 4th quarters
a fleur-de-lis, in the 2nd and 3rd^ a lion's face, TOWN OF
Shaftesbury. Inner border carved and enriched with ball-
flowers.
8IQ
Second Seal^ A.D, 1 570.
6386. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[IxiLsi.]
A carved shield of arms : a cross quarterly, betw. in the ist
and 4th quarters a fleur-de-lis, in the 2nd and 3rd quarters a
lion's face, TowN OF Shaftesbury. Over the shield the
date 1570 .•.
« 8IQILLVM •»• OFFICII •»• MAIORATVS ^ BVRQI -I- 8HA8TON.
Cabled borders.
Court of Record^ a.d. 1570.
6387. Sulph. cast from the matrix. | in. [Ixii. 52.]
A shield of arms : a tree eradicated, the lower branches
pruned and sprouting afresh, in the branches a bird, on the
dex. a lion leaping up towards the bird, Betw. the initial
letters B. 8. Over the shield the date, 1 570.
SHEFFIELD, co. York.
6388. [a.d. 1554.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[D.C, H. 172.]
A sheaf oi fifteen, arrows arranged saltire-wise, tied with a
tasselled cord, betw. two pheons.
fii : 8IQILLVM : • : VILLA : • : DE : • : 8HEFFELDE : •
ANNO : • : 1554 :
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict^ voL iv., p. 48.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1603 or 1604.
6380. Sulph. cast from the matrix, varnished. 2\ X i|- in.
[D.C, H. 70.]
Pointed oval: on a mount a scholar standing, an open
book in the r. h. The background or field replenished with a
sheaf of twelve arrows radiating from the centre, points in
base.
«* LVCERNA PE • DIBVS MEI8 • VERBVM TVVM.
— Psalni cxviii. 105.
1-OCAL SEAL3, l8S
6390. Sulph. cast, tinted red. [xxxv. 149.]
5301. Sulph. cast, tinted red. [xlvii. 905.]
Laing's MS, Catal.^ No. 306 ; N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools,
vol. ii», p» 896.
SHOBBHAMy co. Sussex.
Seal for delivery of Wool and Hides, see No. 1 163.
8HBBWSBUBY1 €0. Salop.
Bailiffs.
6302. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. i|
in. [Ixxi. 32.]
A shield of arms : ENGLAND. Betw. three oak-trees.
» SIQILLVM : BALLIVORV : SALOPIE.
Beaded borders.
Corporation, a.d. 1425.
6303. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 in. [D.C., G. 264.]
A view of the town, with houses, churches, and a large
church of cruciform plan with tall spire topped with a cross
in the middle, within an embattled wall with four round
towers embattled, and a central round-headed doorway and
two similar side doorways leading to bridges over tihe R.
Severn. Over the central doorway a shield of arms:
England ; on the walls on each side a shield of arms : 1.
diapr6, a cross of St George ; r. three leopards* heads, two
and one. Town of Shrewsbury.
SIGILLO + COMUNE + LIBERTATIS ^ VILLE -f SALOPE8BURIE -f-
FACTO + ANO + QRE + M + COCO + XXV.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 72 ; [Hugh Owen], Some Account
0/ , , . Shrewsbury, i9d^,fronti^iece.
5304. Another, fine. [Ixxl 30.]
Seal of Arms.
6306. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[IxxL 33]
An ornamental shield of arms : ToWN OF SHREWSBURY,
as in No. 5393. In base, on a scroll the legend : —
VILLA SALOPI>E. .
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.i vol. iv., p. 69.
I
1 86 CATALOGUE OF SKALS.
Manor of Faregate Monackorum belonging to
Shrewsbury Abbey.
6306. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix or a fine
impression. 2\ x l-^- in. [D.C., E. 690.]
Pointed oval : a baton, with the ends and centre beaded
and ringed, betw. on the 1. a dexter hand and vested arm,
holding a jewelled pastoral staff in pale, on the r. a dexter
hand and arm vested with a hauberk-sleeve of ring-mail,
holding a drawn broad-sword in pale. In the field two six-
foils, a smaller one, and a quatrefoil.
« 8' C0MMVN6 • D€ • FF0RYAT6 MONAGHORVM.
Beaded borders.
[Hugh Owen], Some Account 0/ , . . Shrewsbury^ 1808, p. 135 ;
Dugdale, Man, AngL^ voL iii., p. 516.
Drapers' Company^
6307. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[IxxL 36.]
The Almighty Father, with nimbus and radiant lines round
the head, seated, lifting up the hands in benediction ; on the
lap a staff set obliquely ; across the breast, the word D€U8.
Behind, the field replenished with tongues of fire or rays, set
horizontally. The legend following is connected by a line at
the end with the mouth of the Father.
ifii PATER : DE CELIB : FILI : REDEMPTOR : MVDI : 8PIRITUS :
801 (•&) : SlJA : T'NITAS : VN'.
Cabled borders.
SmcUler Seal or CaunterseaL
6308. Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in. [Ixxi. 37,]
The Almighty as in the preceding seal. No. 5397, without
the staff and the name on the breast
8' FRATNITATI8 PANNARIOR D€ 86NOPIA .
The letters OR in pannariorum, and D£ in de are con-
joined.
Free Grammar School, a.d. 1798.
6300. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2| in. [xxxv. 1 50.]
In a hall, with geometrical pavement, two low pointed
arches on clustered shafts, and an ogee-arched window of
five lights, on the 1., K. EDWARD VI. presenting the founda-
LOCAL SEALS. 1 87
tion charter of A.D. 1552 to the promoters, Hugh Edwards
and Richard Whitacre.
In base, the inscription in three lines: — FUN DAT - 1662. —
AUCT • AB ELIZABETH • 1571.-REPARAT • 1798 .
In the exergue, on the r., w. BOWLEY • F .
8IOILL • GVBERNATORVM ET FIDE COMM • LIBERAE
8CH0LAE • ORAMM • R • EDWARDI - VI • SALOP.
At the commencement of the legend a shield of arms :
three leopards' heads, TOWN OF SHREWSBURY, see No. 5393.
6400. Another. [xlviL 906.]
Laing's MS. Catal^ No. 290 ; N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^
voL iL, p. 377.
SOTTTHAMFTON, Ctmnty of.
John Uvedale, Sheriff, a.d. i 387-1 388.
5401. Red sealing-wax, from fine -impression. \ in.
[xliiL 5.]
A shield of arms: a cross moline, Uvedale, ensigned
with a castle as used in sheriffs' seals. In the field on the r.,
in base the initial letter R. All within a finely carved and
traced gothic panel.
John Gifford, Sheriff, a.d. 1494-5-
5402. Sulph. cast from fine impression, i in. [Ixiv. 11.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled walls masoned, on the
portal a shield of arms, couchd: ten torteaux, four, three,
two, and one, in pile, GiFFORD. Betw. the initial letters 1. q.
Cabled border.
Sir John Bruyn or Brune, Sheriff, A.D. 1554-5.
5403. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression, i in.
[Ixiv. 9.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled, narrow round-headed
windows, round-headed portal with portcullis half-down. On
the portal a shield of arms, couchd : quarterly, i, 4, a cross
moline, (cf. No. 5401), 2, 3, lozengy, Brune. At the sides two
branches of foliage ; above, two cusps and two leaves slipped.
Another Seal, or a CdunterseaL
6404. Sulph. cast | x i in. [Ixiv. 10.]
Oval : upon a triple-towered castle, embattled and with
walls masoned, a shield of arms, couch^, lozengy, Brune.
1 88 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Royal Seal of Henry V. (f)/or the Subsidy on Cloth in
CO, Southampton,
6405. Sulph. cast \\ in. [Ixiv. 12.]
The king's head, full face, crowned, and collared, betw.
two ostrich feathers labelled.
8 : 8VB8IDIVM : PANNORVM : SVTH'T.
Coarse style. For other seals of this class^ see Nos. 1060-
1063.
8OTTTHAMFFON1 CO. Southampton,
6406. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2\
in. [Ixiv. 4.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship, triangular sail set and
charged with two crosses pattdes, embattled stem-castle, side
sweep or rudder, flag and streamers at the mast-head.
SIGILLVM • VILL€ • SVTHAMT0NI6.
Second Seal.
6407. [13th cent] Sulph. cast of the obv. only. 3^^ ia
[D.C, R 639-]
On the sea a one-masted ship, mainsail furled, embattled
crow's nest, and castles, in the hold a mariner holding a spar
and lifting up the r. h., in the castle at the stem two tmmpeters,
flag at the mast-head. In the field a crescent and two
estoiles.
SIOILLVM • C0MVNITATI8 • SVTHAMTONE : C ft .
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ vol ii., p. 119, for a seal very similar, but
with variant details and legend.
6408. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. 3-j- in. [Ixiv. 3.]
Three carved gothic niches, with ogee arched canopies,
pinnacled and crocketed, containing the Virgin, crowned,
the Child on the 1. arm, betw. two angels tumed towards her,
with expanded wings, swinging censers, tabemacle-work at
the sides. Background coarsely hatched with diagonal lines.
In base, under a string-course ornamented with ball-flowers,
an arcade of eight round-headed arches containing two lions'
faces, as many fleurs-de-lis, and as many roundles or roses.
U MAT€R • VIRGO • D€l • TV • MI8€R€R€ • NOBIS »
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. ii., p. 1 19.
Later Seal.
6409. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3| in.
[Ixiv. 6.]
LOCAL SEALS. 1 89
On the sea, a three-masted ship of war, two decks of guns,
fully rigged, sailing to the L, on the mainsail an ornamental
shield of arms : per fess, three cinquefoil roses, barbed and
seeded, Town of Southampton. Foremast and mainmast
heads carry on the flag the cross of St George.
:•: « :•: 8IQILLVM : GOMMVNE : VILUE : 80VTHAMT0NI>E .
Seal of Arms.
5410. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. ^ in.
[Ixiv. 5.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a fess or barrulet betw.
three cinquefoil roses barbed and seeded^ for per fess three
roses, Town of Southampton.
« VILLA M 8VTHAMPTON.
Beaded border.
Official Seal
541L [ 1 6th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression,
i^ in. [Ixiv. 8.]
A castle gateway, with two round towers, masoned and
embattled, round-headed portal with portcullis half-down.
In the field above, a rose of five points, from the arms of the
Town of Southampton. In base the legend : — sovthton-
Beaded border.
Mayoralty.
6412. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine, but slightly
chipped, impression. \^ in« [Ixiv. 7.]
On the. sea, a one-masted ship, with mainsail furled, em-
battled castles at each end. In the field on the ~r. an
estoile of six points.
t m 81G' : MAI0RITATI8 : VILLE : DE : 8UTHAMPT0N . ^ :
Another Seal.
5413. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped. 2 in. [D.C., G. 263.]
On the sea, a -one-masted ship of peculiar style, mainsail
furled, embattled castles at each end ; flag at the bowsprit,
chained with the cross of St George and with streamera In
the field over the deck a cinquefoil rose, barbed and seeded,
as in the arms of the Town of Southampton ; on the n a
crescent ; on the 1. an estoile of six points.
: M 8IQILLVM : MAIORATU8 : VILLE : SUTHAMl>T0NE BENES (0
I90 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6414. [A.D. 1545.] Red : fine fragments. [Add. ch. 7219.]
Legend wanting.
Bailiffs.
5415. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
14 X I in. [Ixiv. 13.]
Pointed oval : on the sea a one-masted ship with mainsail
furled, rudder at the starboard side.
S' BALLIVOR 8VTAMTONI6.
Another Seal.
5416. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
14. X I in. [Ixiv. 14.]
Pointed oval : apparently a copy of the preceding seal,
No. 5415. In the field on the 1. an estoile of six points.
8' BALLIVORVM 8VTHAMT0NI6.
The letters am in Suthamtonie are conjoined.
Pravostry.
5417. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
chipped at the edge. i-J x i^ in. [Ixiv. 1 5.]
Pointed oval : on the sea a one-masted ship, with mainsail
furled, a cross at the mast-head, rudder at the starboard side.
This appears to be a similar design to that on the seal of the
Bailiffs, No. 5415.
» 8' PR€P0C8I}TVR€ : SVTHAMTON'.
Another Seal
5418. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped. i-J X i^ in. [Ixiv. 16.]
Pointed oval : this is a copy of the preceding seal, Na 5417,
with the additions in the field of an estoile of six points wavy
on the 1., and a crescent on the r. over the deck.
« 8' . PR€P08ITVR€ : 8VTHAMT0N€.
Another Seal.
5410. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped, if X i^^ in. [Ixiv. 17.]
Pointed oval : a copy of the designs of the two previous seals,
Nos. 5417, 5418, with lai^er castles at stem and stem. The
position of the estoile and crescent in the field is transposed.
ifii 8* : PR€P08ITVR€ : 8VTHAMTON6 :
LOCAL SEALS. Xpi
Staph.
6420. [13th- 1 4th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
\\ in. [D.C, F. 688.]
Within a finely traced and carved gothic rosette of four
pointed and two semicircular lobes, a leopard's face, enraged,
between two fleurs-de-lis at the sides, and four small roses.
ft SIGILLUM S OFFICIJ S STAPULLE («^) S UILLE S
6UTHAMPTONIJ S
Seal "pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1088.
Free Grammar School^ a.d. 1584?
6421. Red : fine originally, now chipped and injured.
\\ in. [xxxv. 260.]
Qu. Elizabeth, standing, in royal robes, slightly turned to
the 1., in the r. h. an orb, in the 1. h. a sceptre. In the field
on each side, a shield of the Royal Arms of the Queen,
couch^, suspended by a looped riband. In base an orna-
mental shield of arms : three eagles displayed, two and one.
Legend on a scroll : —
8 IN VILLA aOVTH' C8TA3BILIT' •
PER • ELIZAB' • REQIN'. 1584 (?)
6422. Sulph. cast. [Iviii. 25.]
6423. Another. [Ixiv. 23.]
8OTTTHWABK1 CO. Surrey.
St Olavis Free Grammar School^ a.d. 1570.
6424. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|^ in. [D.C, H. 177.]
A view of the interior of the school, with master seated on
a chair before a table on which is a birch-rod and open book,
before him five scholars. The pavement is flagged with
lozenge-shaped slabs ; the window is of five lights, below it
on a string-course the date .- • : 1576 . .
« THE 8EALE OF YE FREE 8CHOOLE OF YE • PARI8HONER8
OF 8T 0LAVE8 80VTHW FOVNDED BY Q. ELZ.
Carved borders.
St Mary Overeys or St. Saviouf^s Free Grammar
School^ A.D. 1573.
6426. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i| in.
[xxxv. 151.]
192 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
In a niche of the style of the Renaissance, with carved
plinth, columns with spiral fluting, and triangular pediment or
canopy with ornamental back, the master, seated on a chair,
to the r., instructing a class of scholars on the r. Background
partly diapered lozengy. At the sides the initials t. C, for
Thomas Cure, one of the co-founders. In base, a birch-rod.
ik 8IQILLVM « 8C0LLAE « 8ANT>E («c) ik 8ALVATORI8 • 1573 m
yhe letters tje in santa are conjoined.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. ii., p. $82.
6426. Sulph. cast [xlvii. 903.]
Laing's MS. Caial,^ No. 293.
6427. Another. [Ixxil 69.]
8PALDINO, CO. Lincoln.
Portreeve.
6428. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-^V in.
[D.C, H. 187.]
A portcullis, chained and ringed ; over it the initial letters
C. R. [Carolus Rex.]
t 8IGIL : OFFICII : PORT : 8PALDEN.
Cabled borders.
Free Grammar School^ a.d. 1668.
6420. Sulph. cast from the matrix, tinted red. i\ in.
[xxxv. 152.}
A shield of arms : on a chief three mallets, a coat founded
on that of three mallets, John Gamlyn or Gamblyn, one of
the co-founders.
« 810 • LIB • 8CH0 • QRA • IN : 8PALDING • IN • COM - LINC.
Beaded borders.
N. Carlisle^ Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. i., p. 843.
6430. Another, [xlvil 907.]
Laing's MS, Catal^ No. 285.
6431. Sulph. cast [Ixvii. 31.]
LOCAL SEALS. 193
â– *-**
STAFFORD, co. Stafford.
First Corporation Seal^ also used by the Free Grammar School.
6432. [13th cent} Sulph. cast, cracked, from fine im-
pression ; tinted red 2 in. [xxxv. 153 ]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, quatrefoiled
windows, doors thrown back, in the portal a portcullis half-
down. In the field on each side, two lions passant guard9,nt
of England in pale ; in base, in water a fish naiant con-
toum6. All within a carved sixfoil, with trefoiled tracery in
the spandrils, and a trefoil slipped and leaved, attached to the
cusp betw. the lions on each side ; the inner edge ornamented
with ball-flowers.
tL 8IQILLVM ft C0MUNITATI8 ft VIUL6 ft 8TAFF0RD1€.
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 144; ycurn. Brit. Arch. Assoc,
vol. zii., pL 32, fig. 4 ; N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools, voL ii.,
p. 491.
6433. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from fine impression,
[xlvii 908.3
Laing*s MS. Catal., No. 292.
6434. Sulph. cast from cracked impression. [Ixxii. 39.]
6435. Another. [D.C., F. 63a]
Later Seal, A.D. 1826.
5436. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in. [Ixxii. 40.]
A modem copy of the preceding seal.
• 8IQILLVM COMMUNITATI8 VILUC STAFFORDlyE * 1826.
6487. Another. [D.C., H. 197.]
STAMFORD, co. Lincoln.
6438. [14th cent] Red sealing-wax, from the matrix.
2| in. [xliii. 137.]
The Virgin, with crown, seated in a finely carved niche with
ogee-arched canopy, pinnacled and crocketed, supported on
two side-towers of tabernacle-work enriched with cinquefoil
roses, the Child on the 1. arm. Background at sides diapered
lozengy, with a small cinquefoil in each space. In base, under
a carved (^ee-arch with a trefoiled opening in each spandril,
an ecclesiastic kneeling in prayer to the 1.
8TAVNFORD •*BVRQ€Nd6S • VIRQO • FVNDVNT • TIBI • PR€C€8.
VOL. IL O
194 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
The N's reversed.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Peck, History of Stamford^ voL iii., p. 33.
6430. Sulph. cast [xlvii. 909.]
Laing's MS, Catai,, No. 385.
6440. Another. [D.C., R 34.]
Later Seal.
6441. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixvh*. 36.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., England, sin., chequy,
Warren. Over the shield two oak-leaves, at each side a
wyvem with a peacock's tail.
SIQILLUM COMMUNE BURGI 8TAMF0RDt>E.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. iv., p. 157.
STAPELHOn HUNDBEDi co. Cambridge.
5442. [14th cent] Sulph. cast i| in. [Ix. 59.]
Across the field in two lines, the inscription : — 8TAP-YLHO
with a sprig of foliage above, and another below it
ff : COM : CANTCBRYQQ :
STOOKPOBT, CO. Chester.
5443. [19th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2^ in
Px. 93.]
On a mount replenished with foliage and flowers an orna-
mental shield of arms: three lozenges betw. nine crosses
crosslet, Town of Stockport. Lewis describes the crosslets
as fitch6es. Over the shield a riband ensigned with a mural
crown, and inscribed — corporate . . . POR . . 186 . . .
THE COMMON SEAL OF THE BOROUGH OF STOCKPORT •
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. iv., p. 182.
8TOOKTON-ON-TEES, co. Durham.
Corporation.
6444. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix 14. in
[lxii.93.] ' ^ •
LOCAL SEALS IQJ
An anchor, lined, surmounted by a castle, embattled and
masoned.
• SIQ' : CORP : DE • STOCKTON • IN • COM : PAL : DUNELM.
S. Lewis, Topcgr, DicL^ vol. iv., p. 185.
STOEE-OOXTBOY, co. Somerset
6446. [i2th~i3tb cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxi. 71.]
An embattled tower of four diminishing storeys, walls
masoned, a round tower at each angle, portal with valve
doors closed.
« SIQILU COMMVN€ : BVRQ6NSIVM :• D€ : 8TOK6S • CVRCI • : •
SUFFOLK, County of.
Sir Symonds d'Ewes, Bart., Sheriff, a.d. 1640.
6446. Red : fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 49 F. i.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled. In
the field above, portion of the base of a shield of arms : three
quatrefoils, two and one, D'EwES.
Edmund Tyrell, Sheriff, a.d. 1774.
6447. Red : very indistinct ; en placard on a broad riband
of yellow silk. \ in. [Add. ch. 10,518.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, on
each side-tower a dome topped with a flag. At the sides the
initial letters :— E. T. In base the legend : — SUFF.
John Wenyeve, Sheriff, a.d. 1784.
6448. Red : fine impression, edge imperfect ; en placard on
a tape, if in. [Add. ch. 10,519.]
Oval : a triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, on
each side-tower a dome topped with a flag. Above, on a
wreath, on a mount a bird rising, with a sprig of foliage in its
beak, Crest of Wenyeve ? At the sides the initial letters :—
I. w- In base the legend : — sUFF.
BXTBBEY, County of.
Coroner.
6449. [Modem.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i x t in.
[Ixxii. 7l]
o 2
196 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a rose, slipped and leaved, ensigned with a royal
crown.
SIQILLVM • CORONATOR • COM • 8VRRY.
SXTTTON-COLDFIELDy co. Warwick.
Seal of the separate jurisdiction,
6460. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-}- in.
[Ixxiii. 36.]
A double cinquefoiled rose, en soleil, barbed and seeded :
one of the royal badges of K. Henry VIII.
t « t SIQIULV » QARDIANI S t 80C1ETAT' t DE S
8VTTON S * GOLFYLD.
Cabled border.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ voL iv., p. 250.
TAHWORTH, ^^j. Warwick and Stafford.
6461. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2\ in.
[Ixxii. 54-]
A fleur-de-lis, diapered.
Legend on a riband with wavy ends : —
SIQ • BVRQI - DE • TAMWORTH • IN • COMITAT • WARWIG •
ET • 8TAF.
Carved border,
S. Lewis, Topogr^ Dict.^ vol. iv., p. 264.
TAUNTON, CO. Somerset.
6462. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 24
in. [Ixxi. 72.]
A castle of peculiar and elaborate style, having a house of
two storeys, in the middle two flags on the roof, two round
side-towers, each topped with a fleur-de-lis ; outside these, on
an embattled wall, with round-headed arches, on each side a
pastoral staff. In base, a fleur-de-lis betw. two birds. The
field contains several groups of pellets arranged three by three
in clusters.
fi : 8IQILLVM : COMMVN6 :• BVRQI : TANTONI€.
Beaded borders.
Cf. the seal of Exeter, No, 4919,
LOCAL SEALS. 1 9/
TAVISTOCK IXBX&mY^ CO. Devon.
6463. Sulph. cast from the matrix. li X ^ in. [Ixii. 5.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a chief three
escallops, Russell, Duke of Bedford. Ensigned with an
earl's coronet of five pearls.
• ARMA • DNI : LIBERT • DE • TAVI8TOCKE.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. iv., p. 273.
TENTEBDEN TOWN AND HXTNDBED, co. Kent.
5464. [15th cent] Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev. from
the matrix. 2f la [Ixvi. 15, 16.]
0. On the waves, a one-masted ship of war, mainsail
charged with the armorial bearings of the shield of arms of
the CiNQUE-PORTS, flag of St. George on the castle at the
stem, round crow's nest. In the field on the 1. a crescent, ori
the r. an estoile of eight points. Inner border of the field
partially engrailed -
^ SIQILLUM M COMUNE m VILLE m ET m HUNDREDE m
DE * TENTERDEN : >»«
B. St Mildred, Patroness of the Church and Town,
crowned, in the r. h. a book, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff,
standing in a carved niche with octagon plan, and with
heavy canopy, and tabernacle-work at the sides ; background
diapered with vertical stripes enclosing rows of quatrefoils ;
on the plinth, or string-course below, the inscription r : sCa : 1 :
MILDREDA \\m. In base, under a depressed arch, carved, with
masonry at the sides, a shield of arms : on a bend betw. four
lions' heads erased, enraged, three estoiles, PiLLESDEK ?
« ORA : PRO NOBIS : 6A MILDREDA i« • W » DiaNt •
EFFIClX tPMISGOIBS : XPI :
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ p. 814 ; S. Lewis, Topogr. DUt,^ voL
ii., p. 278.
6466. [A.D. 1479.] Red : a fragment [Add. ch. 16,328.]
Mayor.
6466. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[IxvL 17.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship of war, the mainsail
charged with the armorial bearings described on the shield
in the previous seal. No. 5454.
8IQILV • OFFICII • MAIOR • VILLE • HVNDREDE • DE
TENTERDEN.
198 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Later Seal of the Mayoralty,
6457. [17th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2 in.
[Ixvi. 18.]
On the sea, a three-masted ship of war in full sail to the I.
* : S' • OFFICII MAIORATV8 VIL : ET HYND : DE
TENTERDEN :
Carved border.
THETFOBD, co. Norfolk,
5468. [a.d. 13 13.] Mottled-green: originally fine, edge
chipped away. About 2| in. when perfect. [Add, ch.
17,207.]
An embattled castle of elaborate design, the walls diapered
lozengy in a rough manner, keep triple-towered [with a flag
on the topmost tower], on a small side tower on the 1. a
knight with shield of arms and sword, on a similar tower on
the r. [a trumpeter]. Thirteenth century style of work.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Blomefield, History of Norfolk^ vol ii., p. 134; Add. MS. 23,014,
i,^ob.
Second state,
5450. Sulph. cast from the matrix, which has been re-
touched with deep outlines. 2| in. [Ixix. 46.]
This shows many details of the architecture wanting in the
previous seal. The shield of the knight is ornamented with a
fretty device.
8IQILLVM • COMMVN€ • BVRQ6NCIVM • DE • THEFORD • ^L/ .
Beaded borders.
Cf. S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict,^ vol. iv., p. 287.
Second Seal,
5460. [A.D. 1661.] Red : cracked and imperfect | in.
tAdd. ch. 24,245.]
A triple-towered castle, charged with a shield of arms : per
pale, dex,, three lions passant guardant in pale, in chief a
label of three points, Thetford OF Batishall, sin,, chequy,
Thetford Canons.
siqillvm • b thetford.
LOCAL SEAL& 199
TONBBIDOB, co. Kent
A Doubtful Seal or CounterseaL
546L Sulph. cast -^ in. [Ixii. 94.]
A rebus^ consisting of a tun surmounted by the letter T,
and below it the word brvqe. In the field, a sprig and two
slipped leaves.
Free Grammar School^ A.D. 1552.
6462. Sulph. cast from bent impression, if in. [Ixvi.
A shield of arms : a fess raguly betw. three boars' heads
couped, Sir Andrew Judde, knt, founder.
8IQILLVM • QVBER • LIBERIE • 8C0UE • ANDRE>E • JVDDE •
MIL'.
Carved border.
TOBBIMOTON, or CHIPPING TOBBINOTON,
CO. Devon,
6468. [Early 15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
On waves, a fleur-de-lis of elegant proportions, betw. two
small text letters F, and two very small crosslets. The upper
part of the border of the field is cusped or engrailed with ten
points, eight of which are enriched with clusters of three
pellets each.
: 8IQILL0 : COE - DE • CHIPYNQTORITON : COA : DEVON.
The l^end is preceded by a leopard's face, enraged. The
letters D£, in de and Devon^ are conjoined
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topof^, Diet,, vol. iv., p. 324.
Borough.
6464. Sulph. cast from the matrix. \ in. [Ixii. 1 2.]
Design similar to that of the preceding seal Two large
and two small crosslets in the field.
• BOROUQH • OF GREAT TORRINQTON.
TOTNES, CO. Devon.
6466. Sulph. cast from fine, but cracked, impression. 2|. in.
[Ixii. 18.]
200 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A triple-towered castle, masoned and domed, the side-
towers topped with a knob, portcullis half-down. In the field
on each side, a key. Background diapered with foliage.
• 8IQILLUM • COMUNITAT • MAQNE • TOTTONIE m
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict^ voL iv., p. 326.
Mayor.
6466. [isth cent] Sulph. cast from chipped and indistinct
impression. 14^ in. [Ixii. 17,]
On a mount, a castle, with embattled tower and walls,
round-headed doorway with portcullis up, side towers spired ;
in the field on each side, a beacon.
SIQILLUM : OFFIOIJ : MAIORATU8 • TOTTONIE.
TRELLBCKj co, Monmouth,
5467. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression. i-|- in.
[Ixu. 19.]
A ^ield of arms : tiiree chevrons, Clare. Above the
shield a trefoiled sprig, on the 1. a crescent, on the r. a mullet
with wavy points.
« 8' : OOMMVNITATI8 : BVRQI • D€ TRILL'.
Inner border beaded.
5468. Another. [D.C., F. 340.]
TRURO, CO, Cornwall,
5460. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i in.
[Ixi. 26.]
An ornamentally carved shield of arms : the base wavy,
thereon a ship of three masts under sail, on each top-mast a
banner of St George, on the waves in base two fishes naiant
in pale, TOWN OF Truro.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ vol. iv., p. 336.
TUTBXTRT HONOUR, cos. Stafford, Derby, eU.
5470. [A.D. 173-^] Red: en placard on a label. i|
X I in. [Wol. ch. xi. 60.]
Oval : on a torse or wreath a hunting-horn of the Honour
stringed and garnished. Crest of Agard ; surmounted by a
LOCAL SEALS. 20I
shield of arms: per paAe^xiex^ i, 4. France (modern), 2, 3,
England, for Henry IV. ; sin.^ vair or vair6, Ferrars,
Motto in the field above : — effiqis CORNV.
For a descriptioa of the horn and shield of arms, see Shaw, History of
Staffordshire^ voL i., p. 44*
TWYNHAM, CO. Southampton.
6471. [Late 1 3th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix.
2 in* [Ixiv. 30.]
Our Lord, with cruciform nimbus, seated on a throne in a
carved niche, with cinquefoiled arch crocketed and tabernacle-
work of two otders at the sides ; lifting up the n h. in
benediction, in the 1. h. a book. The base masoned ; field at
the sides diapered lozengy.
8' : COMVN€ : VILL6 : XPl : eCCUI€ : DC : TWYNHAM.
beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topcgr, Dict,^ vol. i., p. 421.
Another Seal.
6472. Sulph. cast from a matrix. [Ixiv. 31.]
This appears to be an unfinished copy of the previous seal,
No. 5471, with slight variations.
No legend.
WALLINOFORD, co. Berks.
6473. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix in
possession of the corporation. 2f in. [Iviii. 55.]
A king, (perhaps intended to represent Edward the
Confessor, in whose reign Wallingford became a royal
prescriptive borough,) in plate armour with helmet, chapeau ;
crest a lion of ENGLAND statant guardant crowned, the tail
extended ; sword chained to neck, shield of arms : quarterly
1, 4, France (modern), 2, 3, England ; riding a caparisoned
horse at full speed to the r. over a ford, in allusion to the
name of the town. In the field, over the horse's neck, the
letter e, under the neck, the letter \f.
8IQILLUM ^Hkukmmmmii ma COMUNE ii( # DE
mmm^my^mii WALLINQFORD ^n^mm
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL iv., p. 368.
202 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Later Seal.
6474. [ 1 8th cent] SulpL cast from the matrix, if x il
in, [lix. 71.]
Oval : an oval shield of arms elegantly carved : a portcullis,
chained and ringed.
• THE • SEAL • OF • THE • BOROUGH • OF • WALLINQFORD.
WALSALL, CO. Stafford.
5475. [Late 15th cent] Sulph. cast from a fine impression,
or the matrix. i\ in. [Ixxii. 55.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, France (modern), 2, 3,
England, for Henry V. or VL ? ensigned with an open coro-
net of five fleurs-de-lis. Supporters, two lions sejant guardant
tails flory interlinked in base.
8' CCE MAIORI8 Z COMUNITATI8 VILLE DNI REQ' DE WAL8AL.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ voL iv., p. 372.
WANOFOBD, or WATNFORD HTTNDBED, co. Suffolk.
5476. [15th cent] Sulph. cast i in. [Ixxii. 21.]
Across the field in two lines the legend hundr DE
WAYNFORD. Over the legend a crown fleury of three points
with a cusp in the field on each side. Below the legend a
third cusp from which spring two slipped trefoils.
• 8 : REGIS : IN : COMIT . 8UFF .
' Archaol, Journ,^ voL xi., 31.
WANTAQB, or WANTING, co. Berks.
Seal of the Town Lands for the Free Grammar
School^ A.D. 1598.
5477. Sulph. cast, tinted red, from the matrix. i|- in.
[xxxv. 154.]
On the r. a man, standing turned to the 1., with hat and
tunic, giving a coin to a beggar, kneeling, and holding out his
hat to receive it ; on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers.
LOCAL SEALS. 203
Legend in two concentric circles : —
Outer circle:—^ THE + 8EALE + OF + THE + TOWNE +
LANDES + OF + WANTING.
Inner circle : — B ARKS. The letters alternating with a
Bourchier knot, above and below, and a water-bouget on each
side.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ voL i., p. 43 ; W. N. Clarke,
Paroch, Topogr, of the Hund, of Wanting^ 1824, p. 184.
5478. Another. [xlviL 91 5.]
Laing's MS, Catat,^ No. 270.
WABBHAM. CO. Dorset.
6470. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in.
[Ixii. 58.]
An ornamental shield of arms: a crescent enclosing an
estoile of six points betw. three fleurs-de-lis reversed, Town
OF Wareham.
« SIQILLVM : VILUE : A : BYRGl : DC WAREHAM.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ vol. iv., p. 386.
WARWICK^ CO. Warwick.
6480. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression, or
the matrix. 2\ in. [Ixxiii. 35.]
A castle, with masoned and embattled wall, round side-
towers with tall round-headed windows and battlements, and
circular wall masoned and embattled in base. The central
tower or keep is of peculiar form, and is charged with a shield
of arms : a bar, betw. in chief three crosslets, in base chequy
a chevron. This is a compound coat, the chief referring to
Beauchamp, and the base to GuY, Earl of Warwick.
On each side of the central tower a spire topped with a cross.
On each of the side-towers a watchman, half-length, blowing
a horn ; that on the 1. has the appearance of being double.
The doorway has a pointed arch. In the field on the 1. an
estoile of six points, on the r. a crescent, each betw. two small
pierced sixfoils in pale.
« SIQILLVM COMMYNITATIS • WARWYGH1€ m
At the end of the legend, on the sprig a small bird.
Carved borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ vol. iv., p. 396.
204 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WELLBj CO, Somerset
5481. [13th cent] Recent impressions in red sealing*wax
from the matrix. 2| in. With marks of the studs used for
steadying the two sides, [xxxv. 364 A. B.]
0. The city of Wells represented by a bridge of three
round-headed ait:hes and with houses upon it ; behind are
five niches with round-headed arches, the two outside niches
containing doors, the central one, a man standing ; over them
four towers. Over these Our Lord, half-length, with cruciform
nimbus, issuing from clouds, betw. the sun as a human head,
full-face, surrounded by an invecked nimbus, on the L, and the
crescent moon, as a head in profile, on the r.
8IQILLUM : C0MMVN6 ! BVRQl : W€LLI€ ': V^^
B« In base, a well or fountain with water issuing thereout,
in which is a pike or lucy naiant to the r. and a crane
pecking it on the r. Over the well, on a mount a tree of
elaborate design with twisted branches and large trefoiled
leaves. On the foliage and in the field are eight birds of
varying sizes.
• ANDR6A : FAMVL08 : M0R6 : TV6R6 : TV08 "^t/
Beaded borders.
Small Seal,
5482. [i8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i ,V X I
in. [Ixxi. 75.]
Oval : an ornamentally carved shield of arms : per fess in
base three wells two and one, masoned, in chief a tree issuant
from the fess line. City of Wells.
HOC FONTE DERIYATA COPIA IN PATRIAM POPULUMQUE RUIT.
Cf. HoraL Carm, iii., 6, 19.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Dicty voL iv., p. 418.
Steward's Office,
5483. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix i| in.
[Ixxi. 74.]
A tree with five small birds on the branches. In base, a
well with a pike naiant, and two birds pecking at it
X( 8' OFFICII 86N€8CALL|i C0MVNITATI8 BVRQl W€LLie
Inner border carved
LOCAL SEALS. 20$
WENLOOK, CO. Salop.
5484. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if in.
[IxxL 38.]
In three niches with carved canopies, the Trinity, betw. on
the 1., St Miiburga, Patroness of the town and abbey,
standing crowned, in the r. h. a book, in the I. an ornamental
pastoral staff, at her feet a lion or other animal sejant ; on
the r., St Michael the Archangel, with expanded wings, shield
charged with a cross, and sword, in combat with the Dragon.
In base, on herbage under three round*headed arches, as
many shields of arms : centre, a lion rampant, Roger de
Montgomery, benefactor; 1., a stag tripping; r., a chevron
betw. three blackamoors' heads, Wenlock. In the field
outside the niches, on the 1., a stag's head erased and the
legend ROQ\ on the r., a crutch or bracket and the legend
HOLA.
ii SIGILLUM : C5MUNE : BURQl : DE : WENLOK :
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr, Did.^ voL iv., p. 425.
WESTBXTBT, ^^. Wilts.
6485. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, if X if
in. [Ixxili. 87.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, a cross, alternately
fleury and patonce, within a bordure charged with twenty
lioncels rampant, all counterchanged, TowN OF Westbury.
Background coarsely hatched.
H 8IQILLVM » MAIORIS » ET » BVRQEN » DE «K WE3TBVR1E.
Carved border, with four flowers in cross.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL iv., p. 428.
WESTMINSTSB, co. Middlesex.
Seals of the Statute Staple, see Nos. 1095-1 io6.
WETMOUTB, including MXL0OMBS-BBOX8,
CO. Dorset.
Common Seed of Melcombe Regis.
5486. [Early 14th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
or the matrix, i^ in. [Ixii. 59. J
2o8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WZOAN, CO. Lancaster.
5404. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i-J- inl
[Ixvi. 43.]
A church-like building, perhaps a town hall, with central
spire topped with a cross, betw. two trees.
• 8IQ1LLUM : D€ : WYQAN.
CH S. Lewis, Tapogr. Dict,^ voL iv., p. 468.
Later Seal.
5405. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from cracked impression.
2 X li in. [IxvL 44.]
Oval : a church-like building, with square windows, bell-
tower in centre, and at the gables, on the 1. a knob, on the r.
a flag ; set on an arcade of three round-headed arches, with
a half-arch on each side. In foreground a cross on four
steps.
: « : 8IQILLVM . COMVNE VILUE ET BVRQI DE WIQAN.
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dia.^ vol iv., p. 468.
WILTON, «?• WUts.
6406. [Late 14th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. i-J- x i-U '"• [xxxix. 52.]
Pointed oval : a shrine, elegantly ornamented, in a canopied
shrine. Above it an angel, swinging a censer, and a shield of
arms of England. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage and flowers. In base, under a round-headed arch
with masonry at the side, a female figure, half-length, with
cap and mantle, praying. Inner border of the field en-
grailed,
m SIQILLO m COlSIUNE *•* BURQEN8' mOEm WILTON m^-
Cabled borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ voL iv., p. 479.
6407. Sulph. cast from injured impression, [xlvii. 919.]
Laing's MS. Catal., No. 387.
Mayoralty.
5408. [Late 14th cent] Recent impression in red wax,
from the matrix. H >"• [xxxiv. 53.]
LOCAL SEALS. 209
The coronation of the Virgin, in a carved niche with triple
canopy and tabernacle-work at the side. Over the canopy a
shield of arms : ENGLAND.
8 : MA»ORITATIS : BURQ DE WILTON.
The letters DE, of de^ are conjoineii.
6500. Sulph. cast from fine impression. [Ixxiii. 88.]
WILTSHIRE.
Robert Dynley, Sheriff, a.d. 1392.
5501. Brown : very imperfect, and injured by pressure,
f in. [Harl. ch. 49 G. 13.]
A shield of arms, couch6 to the left : a fess (or two bars),
in chief two mullets, Dyneley, surmounted by a triple-
towered castle, betw. the initial letters : R. D. On each side
of the shield a small sprig of foliage.
Seal for the subsidy on cloth, see No. 1062.
WINCHEL8BA, co. Sussex,
5502. [Late 13th cent] Pale-brown wax, varnished a
dark-brown colour : chipped. i\ in. [Egert. ch. 396.]
0. On waves, a one-masted ship, with mainsail furled on
the yard, a mariner climbing up the rigging, castle at the fore
and stern embattled ; in the forecastle, which is on the r, a flag,
on the castle at the stem two trumpeters, and below them,
under a pointed arch, the steersman directing the side rudder,
three mariners on board hauling ropes. In the field a shield
of arms : ENGLAND ; above the yard on the 1. a crescent, on
the r. an cstoile.
8IQILLYM : BARONYM : DOMINI : R€QIS :
ANQLI€ : D€ : WINGH€LLE8€ :
R. An elaborate design representing on waves in base a
tower of two storeys. In the lower storey, the pointed arched
doorway is open and contains an ecclesiastic, seated, to the r.
and a suppliant, with hands uplifted in prayer before him, on
the t. This subject appears to have been impressed deeply by
a moveable and separate part of the matrix. Above, in the
second storey, a narrow rectangular window, also apparently
impressed by a moveable matrix, a saint standing full-length,
holding a palm-branch. Over this, an angular embattled
tower, on which is a banner-flag charged with three chevrons,
and also a watchman, half-length to the 1., holding a lantern.
VOL. IL P
I
2IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Before him, on the I. in the field a shield of arms of England.
On each side of this tower, in base, are houses representing
the town of Winchelsea. On the 1. h. side of the tower two
gothic niches with pointed arches, canopies pinnacled and
crocketed, on that on the 1. a bird, behind the other a tall
spire, pinnacled and crocketed, and topped with a cross.
The two niches contain on the r. St. Giles, seated to the 1.,
with a fawn leaping up to him, and a tree, on the 1. a
huntsman with a bow in the 1. and a horn in the r. h., and a
tree, from moveable matrices. On the r. h. side of the tower
three gothic niches with pointed arches, canopies pinnacled
and crocketed, and behind the middle niche a tall spire.
These three niches contain a representation of Thomas
Becket's martyrdom. This also appears to be from a moveable
matrix. Cf. Nos. 1373, 1374 and 1377 ^^ Vol. I., Plate ix. ;
2688, 2799, and 4061.
Legend on a bevelled edge indistinct in places, but, when
perfect, it reads in two rhyming hexameter verses : —
«i €Q1DI0 : TH0M6 : LAYDVM : PL€BS : CANTICA : iPM€ :
N€ : 81T : IN : ANGARIA : QREX : 8YV8 : AMN€ : VIA. *
Beaded borders.
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ pp. 814, 815.
5503. [A.D. 1329.] Green: fine fragments. [Add. ch.
20,166.]
5504. [a.D. 1342.] Green: fine fragment [Add. ch.
20,174.]
Second Seal,
5505. [14th cent.] Green : fine originally, now cracked
and chipped, and drilled with a large hole at the top for
suspension. [L. ii.]
0. As before.
ft. A close copy of the rev. of the preceding seal with some
slight differences of measurement. The figures in the move-
able parts of the central tower are differently designed, and
on the 1., in the place of the huntsman, the figures of St.
Giles and the fawn have been repeated. The depths of the
parts which are from moveable matrices in the first seal, here
are much less, and the designs are probably not separable,
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ pi. p. 782, p. 815 ; Add. MS. 6331,
f. 142, fig. 6 ; S. Lewis, Topogr, Diet,, vol. iv., p. 493.
5506. Recent impression in red sealing-wax from the
" brass matrix in possession of Mr. Dean, i Upper Wimpole
Street, nth April, 1832." [xxxv. 92.]
5507. Sulph. cast [Ixxii. 112.]
LOCAL SEALS. 211
Mayoralty.
6608. [iSth cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[Ixxii. icx).]
A shield of arms : CiNQUE PORTS, see No. 4885. Betw.
three wyvems.
«i : SIQILLUM : « : MAIORATUS : tti : VILLE : « : DE : «> :
WYNCHELSE :
W. Boys, History of Sandwich^ pi. p. 772, fig. 7.,
Seal of the Ports of Winchelsea, Rye^ and .
6600. [a.d. 1366.] Green: fine, but very imperfect.
About 1 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 20,189.]
A shield of arms : field diapered lozengy, a fleur-de-lis.
Betw. three sprigs of foliage.
CP30RTVB1 • D€ • WYNGHILSE • RY
WZNCHB8TEB, co. Southampton.
Mayoralty.
6610. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
I in. [xxxvii. 20.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway, out of each side tower a demi-lion rampant,
with the paw placed on a central pinnacle topped with a
cross*
8IQILLYM • MAIORATUS • WINTONIE.
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1089.
Seal for delivery of wool and hides, see No. 1 164.
Winchester College of St Mary, A.D. 1387.
6611. Sulph. cast from the matrix. 3 in. [D.C., F. Tj?i
Pointed oval : in two niches with canopies, on the r. St
Paul, seated with sword and book, on the 1. St Peter with
key and book. Over these, in a niche with pinnacled and
crocketed canopy betw. two carved and lower canopies, the
Annunciation of the Virgin, with a lily-flower growing in a pot
betw. the Virgin on the r., standing, and the archangel Gabriel,
with wings expanded, kneeling, on the 1., holding a scroll in-
scribed : — ^AUE MARIA. On the tabernacle-work at the sides,
two shields of arms : two chevronels betw. three roses, Bishop
William of Wykeham. The plinth or string-course, below
the niche, is inscribed : — WIKEH'M • EPS • FUDATOR. In base
P 2
212 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
under a carved round-headed arch, the bishop-founder, half-
length, with mitre and pastoral staff, in prayer. On each
side, in a round-headed window, a half-length figure in
prayer, with nimbus. Outside, on each side a slipped rose.
8IQ' : CCE : COLLEQII : VOCATI : SCE : MARIE : COLLEQIE • OF •
WYNCHE8TRE : PPE : WYNTON.
Cf. the seal of New College, Oxford, No. 5275.
WINDSOR, CO. Berks.
6512. [Late 13th cent] SulpL cast from the matrix.
2i in. [Iviii. 57.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled. In the
field on each side a shield of arms : 1., England for Edward
I. ; r. per pale, dez., ENGLAND dimidiated, sin., per fess, in
chief Leon, in base CASTILE, for Qu. ELEANOR OF CASTILE,
being a dimidiation of her whole shield of quarterly LEON and
Castile.
8' i c0mmvn6 i byrq€n8iym i wynd'l80ri€.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Jopogr. Diet., vol. iv., p. 513.
Mayor of the Borough of New Windsor,
5513. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 14 in.
[Iviii. 58.]
A castle in base, embattled and surmounted by three
towers, the middle tower or keep of two storeys. In the
centre over the castle a stag's head cabossed, and having betw.
the antlers a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE,
(modern). 2, 3, England ; on the 1. in the field, the letter
W, on the r., B. Background replenished with sprigs of
foliage.
8IQILLU MAIORIS BURQI DE NOYA WYNDE80RE.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict.^ vol. iv., p. 507.
Windsor Castle.
5514. [15th cent] Plaster cast from mould. i^ in.
[xxxvi. 175.]
A stag's head cabossed, having betw. the antlers a triple-
towered castle, masoned and embattled, with round-headed
portal. Inner edge cusped.
• 8IGILLYM : CA8TRI : DE : WYNDE80RE.
LOCAL SEALS. 213
College Seal^ ad causas.
6515. [15th cent.] Sulph. cast from somewhat indistinct
impression. 2\ x It in. [lix. 73.]
Pointed oval : within a cusped border a shield of arms : a
cross of St George. Encircled by a garter inscribed with the
motto of the Order.
HONY • 80IT • QE - MAL • I • PENSE.
The whole upheld by an angel descending from clouds,
with expanded wings. Above the angel an uncertain design,
perhaps an Agnus Dei.
i.. 8IGILLVM : COLLEQll : DE : WYNDE80RE8 : AD : CAU8A8.
WZRK8WOBTH, co. Derby.
Free Grammar School, c. A.D. 1565.
5616. Sulph. cast tinted red, from a cracked mould made
from the matrix. 2\ X i|^in. [xxxv. 155.]
Oval : the founder, Anthony Gell of Hopton, Esq., standing
with the r. h. raised, in the 1. h. a glove, and wearing flat cap,
academical gown, and ruff collar. In base, a carved shield of
arms : three mullets in bend, (pierced and counterchanged),
Gell. Crest, on a wreath a greyhound statant.
Legend on a raised band : —
• : IMAQO : ANTHONII : QELL t «r « : DE : HOPTON : ARMIQERt.
N. Carlisle, Endowed Grammar Schools^ vol. i., p. 239.
5517. Another, [xlvii. 916.]
Laing's MS. Caial,, No. 376.
6518. Sulph. cast [D.C., H. 74.]
WISBEOBi CO. Cambridge,
6610. [i6th cent.] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i^ in.
[xlviL 920.]
In a double niche of late style, with triangular pediments
and turned columns, full-length figures of St Peter with
nimbus, book, and key on the 1., and St Paul with nimbus,
sword, and book on the r. The background of the seal
replenished with wavy sprigs of foliage.
S 81QILLVM 9 COMMVNE 9 9 INHABITANCIYM 9 YILLE 9
DEP WISBECHE.
Laing's MS, CataL, No. 386 ; S. Lewis, Topogr, Dict.^ vol. iv., p. 523.
214 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5520. Another, fine. [Ix. 6i.]
6521. ' Another, from an impression injured in parts by
pressure. [D.C., H. 48.]
Mayor ^ A.D. 1740.
5522. Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| in. [Ix. 62.]
Two keys with ornamental handles, in saltire, wards in
chief ; betw. the figfures of the date 174, in chief, o in base.
Beaded border.
Privy Seal of the Mayor.
5623. Sulph. cast from the matrix. •}• in. [Ix. 63.]
Two keys in saltire, as in the preceding seal.
Town Clerk,
5524. Sulph. cast from the matrix. |. x 4 in. [Ix. 64.]
Oval : on a> carved shield, two keys in saltire, as before.
Legend on a buckled strap : —
BOROUGH OF WISBECH.
Castle.
Used by Sir yohn Colvile^ Governor ^ a.d. 1409.
5525. Recent impression in red sealing-wax, (from the
matrix belonging to C. R. Colvile^ Esq., i860.) i in. [xxxix.
58.]
A castle with two side towers and a keep of three towers,
masoned and embattled, the windows of a peculiar quatrefoiled
shape.
M( SIQILLVM 9ti Ml GASTRI m DE mi W18EBEGH m
Beaded borders.
WOKINaBAM, CO. Berks.
5526, [17th cent] Sulph. cast i in. [lix. 74.]
An acorn, slipped and leaved.
WOKINGHAM.
Carved border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict,^ vol. iv., p. 535.
WOLVERHAMPTON, co. Stafford.
5527. [Modern.] Recent proof impression in red sealing-
wax from the matrix. 2\ in. [xliv. 155.]
LOCAL SEALS. 21$
Within a carved quatrefoil, and on .a back-ground re-
plenished with sprigs of trefoiled foliage, an allegorical shield
of arms : on a chevron, betw. two cressets in chief and the
" Wolverhampton cross " in base, an escutcheon charged with a
saltii^e, on a canton a cross charged with a key. Behind the
shield a mace and sword in saltire surmounted with a mural
crown, and over them a Stafford knot. In base, two keys of
St Peter, patron saint of the town, with handles interlinked,
upright in fess, on a scroll inscribed: — E TENEBRIS ORITUR
LUX. On each side a shield of arms : 1., EDWARD THE CON-
FESSOR, ensigned with an antique crown of five points ; r.
quarterly i, 4, barry of eight, a cross flory, GowER, 2, 3, three
leaves, Leveson, ensigned with a coronet of five leaves. The
heraldic colours on the three shields are indicated in the usual
manner.
« THE : SEAL : OF : THE : MAYOR : ALDERMEN : AND :
BURGESSES : OF : THE : BOROUGH : OF : WOLVERHAMPTON.
WOBCBBTER, ^^. Worcester.
6528. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix ; chipped.
2^m, [D.C., F. 635.]
. A peculiar and irregular view of the cathedral, with central
spire topped with an orb and cross, round-headed doorway
with hinged folding doors closed, two spires with large crosses,
two with small crosses and three storeys of arcaded work. In
base a round wall, embattled and masoned.
SIQILLVM : COMMVkl€ : GlYIVM : WIQORNI€ • M
Beaded borders.
Valentine Green, History of Worcester^ vol ii., p. 113; S. Lewis,
Topogr. Dict,^ vol. iv., p. 563,
G620. Another, fine. [Ixxiv. 4.]
Seal of the Statute Merchant, see No. 1094.
WTCOMBE, HIGH-WYCOMBE, or CHIPPINQ-
WYCOMBEi CO. Btukingkam,
5530. [i6th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i|- in,
[lix. 85.]
A swan rising, with expanded wings, ducally gorged,
chained and ringed, Buckingham.
BVRQVS • DE • CHEPINGE • WIGOMBE • IN • GOM •
BVGK* •.•*•.-•
Carved borders.
2l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another SeaL
553L Sulph. cast from the matrix. i| X i:^ in.
Oval : a swan, as before.
» BVRQVS DE CHEPPINQ WYCOMBE IN COM BVCK.
S. Lewis, Topegr. Diet., voL iv., p. 584-
TABMOUTHi /. of Wight, co, Southampton.
5532. [ 1 8th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix, i,^ la
[Ixiv. 3S0
On the sea, a three-masted ship of war, sails furied. .
« S . COMMV • : • HQ • : • D€ • : - €R€ : MV6 m m
Beaded border.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Diet., voL iv., p. 591.
YARMOUTH^ co. Norfolk.
5533. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from the obv. only of the
matrix, which appears to be very much worn. 2\^ in. [Ixix.
6l]
0. On the waves, with three fishes (herrings ?) naiant, two
and one, a ship of one mast, with embattled crow's-nest, and
castle, two sailors on the yard, furling the main-sail, trumpeter
in the castle on the r., and below him the steersman governing
the rudder, one mariner on board hauling a rope.
8IQILLVM : COMVNITAT18 : D6 : Q€RN€MVTHA :
5534. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. [D.C., E. 50.]
B. St Nicholas, the Archbishop, patron saint of the town
and parish, seated on a carved bench, with mitre, lifting up
the r. h. in benediction, in the 1. h. a pastoral staff. Feet on
a projecting foot-board. On each side a flying angel, with
flowing drapery and expanded wings, swinging a censer.
# O : PASTOR : V€R€ : TIBI : 8VBI6CTI8 : MI8€R€R€ /« /«
W. Boys, History of Sandwich, voL iL, p. 774, fig. i; S. Lewis, Topogr.
Diet., vol. iv., p. 593.
Bailiffs.
5535. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-1V in*
[Ixix. 62.]
On the sea, a one-masted ship of war, round-top and
pennon, flag at the peak, charged with a cross of St.
LOCAL SEALS. 21/
George, flag at stem with arms of the Cinqueports, main-
sail set, charged with the ROYAL ARMS OF ENGLAND used in
the fifteenth century, viz., quarterly, i, 4, France (MODERN),
2, 3, England. Anchor hanging over the side. The field
replenished with flowers and foliage, wheatears, etc
iRC «( • 8IQILLUM «( • OFFICIJ «( • BALLIUOB /« ^
VILLE M • MAGNE m • JERNEMUTH ^ •
Coloured drawing in Add. MS. 23,023, f. iS9 ^ (Blomefield's Norfolk).
5536. [a.D. 1522.] Red: only a fragment of the central
part [Add. ch. 14,967.]
VILL
Comptroller^ or the Herring Chamber.
5537. [15th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix, i in. [xxxv. 177.]
A shield of arms : a herring hauriant in pale, contoum^.
Within a pointed trefoil.
8' • OFIG : C6T ROTULAT 7 : NAUE : ZERNMUTH.
Cabled borders.
Coloured drawing in Add. MS. 23,023, £131 (blomefield's Norfolk).
YEOVIL, CO. Somerset, i
5538. [i 5th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. 2-^ in.
[D.C., G. 43]
In a carved niche, of late style, with trefoiled canopy
pinnacled and crocketed, St John Baptist, patron saint of
the church and town, standing on a corbel, the Agnus Dei
on a plaque in the L h., and pointing to it with the r. h. In
the field on each side, a conventional tree.
ft SIGILLUM : COMUNITATI8 + UILLE + DE + YEUELE -l-
FACTUM ♦ IN + HONORE + S&l + lORlS.
Beaded borders.
S. Lewis, Topogr. Dict^ vol. iv., p. 597.
5539. Another. Qxxi. 79.]
YORE, County of.
Richard Hastynges, Sheriff, a.d. 1426.
5540. Dark-green : imperfect and indistinct About \ in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 16,911.]
2l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, couchi : a mauncb, HASTINGS. Over the
shield, a castle or gateway betw. two side towers. In the
field on each side, a sprig.
Cabled border.
Robert Constable, Sheriff, a.d. 146 i.
5541. Dark-green : a fragment. About J in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 16,952.]
A triple-towered castle, embattled, round-headed portal,
portcullis half-down. In the field on each side an initial, that
on the r. wanting, on the 1. b.
TORE^ CO. York.
5542. [a.d. I loo-i 108.] Dark-green : fine, cracked and
imperfect at the edges. z\ in. App. by closely woven bobbin,
faded colours. [Add. ch. 10,636.]
0. A triple-towered castle of peculiar and archaic design,
the wall diapered lozengy with embattled parapet, the towers
embattled, each of the two at the sides having an arcade and
gallery under the parapet, and being attached to the central
tower by a flying buttress also embattled ; the central tower
is enriched with lattice work or carved work in small squares
betw. the battlements and the arcade, and below its arcade
down to the base.
« C8I3QILLVM : €GL'€ : 8ANC0TI : PET]RI : GAT
6BORAG
B. St Peter, patron of the cathedral and city, standing
with nimbus, in the r. li. two keys over the shoulder, in the
1. h. a long cross and banner flag.
«) SIGILLVM • GIVIVM • EBORAGI • FID€L^8 • RC6G118.
Figured from this impression, when not so imperfect as it now is, in
Drdke, Eboracum, appendix, pi. p. ci., fig. xxiii. ; cf. also <!$., p. 313, and
pi. p. 381, fig. I.
Second SeaL
5543. [13th cent] Sulph. cast of the obv. and rev. from
fine impression. 2| in. [Ixxv. 22, 23.]
0. A triple-towered castle of elaborate design, with em-
battled keep masoned and embattled ; the towers with
pointed roofs, ornamental tiles or shingles, and each side
tower topped with a flag split into three streamers, round-
headed doorway in each tower, at each side a projecting
stage, or bracket, also embattled
« : SIGILLVM : GIVIVM : 6B0RACI
LOCAL SEALS. 219
R, St Peter, standing on a carved bracket, in the r. h. two
long keys with interlinked handles, over the shoulder, in the
1. h. a banner flag, with three streamers, topped with a cross.
On each side, on a bracket, an angel standing with expanded
wings, and nimbus, holding a tall candle in a candlestick.
Each of the brackets is united to the central one by a round-
headed arch on which is a double fleur-de-lis.
* . : 8* • BTI : PETRI : PRINCIPI8 • i • APOSTOLOR'.
Beaded borders.
Drake, Eboracum^ pL, p. 381, fig. i.
Privy Seal of the City.
5544. [i5tb ce^t] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
i| in. [Ixxv. 26.]
A triple-towered castle, masoned and embattled, round-
headed doorway with a key of St. Peter in it. Background
diapered lozengy with a reticulated pattern. On each side a
lion's face.
«8 € CIVITATIS €B0[R]ACI.
Beaded border.
Privy Seal of the Mayoralty.
5546. [15th cent] Sulph.- cast from flne impression or
the matrix. 2 in. [D.C., G. 231.]
A shield of arms : diapr^,'oiT a' cross Ave lioncels passant
guardant, CiTY of YORK. Ensigned with an open coronet of
three fleurs-de-lis and two triplets of pearls. Supporters, two
ostrich feathers labelled.
81QIL • LUM : 8ECRETUM : OFPICI : MAIORATUS : ClUITA-p :
EBORACI.
Cabled borders. . '
Drake, Eboracumy pL, p. 381, fig. 3.
Seal of the Sessions.
5646. [17th cent] Sulph. cast from the matrix. i\
X .1 ia [Ixxv. 27.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : CiTY OF YORK. As in
No. 5545, but field plain.
tir 8IGNACVLVM tir E60RACEN81VM.
Cabled border.
Drake, Eboracum^ pL, p. 381, fig. 4*
Seal " pro recognitione debitorum," see No. 1090.
Seal for customs, see No. 1166.
WALES.
PRINCES.
{including Princes and Principality of North
Wales:)
JAXWEL'LY'S, Prince of North Wales.
6647. \circ. A.D. 1222.] Creamy- white : fine, but very im-
perfect About i\ in. when perfect. [Cott ch. xxiv. 17.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round helmet,
broad sword in r. h., and scabbard at the waist, shield slung
by a strap over the r. shoulder. Horse galloping with saddle,
breast-band, and reins.
«i SIQ U€.
it A small oval counterseal. With mark of the handle.
14. X I in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. A
boar passant to the r. under a tree.
tiSIQILLUM SECR6TVM LEWLINL
6548. Sulph. casts of obv, and rev. of the preceding No.
SS47- [D.C, D. 119, 120.]
EDWARD, Prince of Wales^ Earl of Chester^ Count of
Ponthieu and Montreuil^ eldest son of King Edward I. ;
afterwards King of England.
5549. Plaster casts, from fine, but chipped, impression. 3-I
in. [Ixxx. 48, 49.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mall, flowing surcoat,
helmet with vizor closed, fan plume, sword, shield of arms
slung by a strap over the r. shoulder. Horse galloping,
caparisoned and plumed. Arms : ENGLAND, with a label of
three points for difference.
6DWARDV8 ILLVSTRIS R€GI8 ANGLI6 FILIV8.
SEALS OF WALES. 221
BL Within a carved rosette of eight semicircular cusps, with
a sunken trefoil in each spandril, and suspended by the strap
or guige from an oak-tree between two slipped branches of
the same, a shield of arms : England, with a label of five
points.
C€D]WARDV8 PRINC6P8 + WALLI6 C0M€8 C€8TRI€ €T
PONT . . IVI . .
Sandford, GeneaL HisUy p. 122.
5550. [a.D. 1305.] Light-brown: fine, very imperfect.
About l\ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 43 D. 12.]
0. U€ V8.
R EDW PRI
EDWARD, Prince of Aquitaine and Wales^ Duke of Cornwall^
and Earl of Chester : " The Black Prince^'
A.D. 1 343-1 376.
Great Seal.
5551. Plaster casts from fine impression. 3-^ in. [Ixxx.
52, S3.]
0. The Prince, seated, with bordered robe, mantle, and
sceptre, under an elaborately carved canopy with tabernacle
work at the sides, enriched with pinnacles and crocketings.
In the field on each side an ostrich feather labelled, over them
the initial letters €. P.
8' . EDVARDI : PRIMOQ€Nltl : R6QI8 : ANGU : P'NCIPI8 :
AQVITANNI6 : €T : WALLI6 : DVCI8 : G0RNVBI€ : €T : G0MITI8 :
G€8TRI€.
BL To the 1. In armour : coat of arms, helmet with chapeau
and crest of England (the tail of the lion extended), sword,
shield of arms. Horse, armorially caparisoned, galloping over
broken ground. Arms : quarterly, FRANCE (ANCIENT), and
England, [a label of three points].
8'. €DVaRDI : PRIMOGENITI : R6GI8 : ANGL' : P'NG1PI8 :
AQVITANNI6 : €T : WALU6 : DVGI8 : CORNVBI€ : 6T : C0Mm8 :
C€8TRI€ •
Sandford, GeneaL Hist.^ p. 125, figs, i, 2.
Another Seal
5552. [a.D. 1360.] Sulph. cast, from fine impression. 2 in.
[xlvii. 50.]
A shield of arms, as before, couchi ; crest on a helmet, and
chapeau turned up ermine, a lion of England as before;
222 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
betw. two tall ostrich feathers, their tips bent outwards. AH
within a very elaborately carved gothic panel enriched with
cusped tracery, and with ball-flowers along the edge.
5553. Plaster cast, from chipped impression. [Ixxx. 5^.]
Seal of A rms.
5554. [a.D. 1350.] • Plaster cast, from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxx. 7i.«]. • • •
A shield of arms couchi ; quarterly, FRANCE (ANCIENT),
and England, with a label of three points, for Prince
Edward, crest on a helmet, damascened, and chapeau, turned-
up ermine, a lion of ENGLAND, statant guardant crowned,
the tail extended ; supported by two ostrich feathers labelled,
their tips bent slightly outwards. All within a very
elaborately carved gothic panel enriched with cusped tracery,
and with ball-flowers along the edge.
[Si'] • eDbiatDi : ytimogntttt : tegid : angl' : s :
ftauT : ptincfpto : toaH' : Stitts : romttii':
Beaded borders.
Sandford, GeneaL Hist, p. 125, fig. 3.
Another Seal,
5555. [a.D. 1360.] Red : very fine, edge chipped and
imperfect 14 in. [Add ch. 11,308.]
Within an elaborately carved gothic quatrefoiled panel,
with tracery in the spandrils, and ball-flower ornamentation
on the edge, a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4 France
(ancient), 2, 3, England, over all a label of three points,
Edward, Prince of Wales. The shield upheld by a
demi-angel, draped, and with expanded wings, under a carved
canopy of three arches, pinnacled and crocketed. In the field
on each side of the shield an ostrich feather.
•SiStnu[m]«» • StiUiatD[i^ • |)]t{ttt^fo«(*eBa
5556. Plaster cast, from fine impression, chipped at edge.
[Ixxx. 73.]
SEALS OF WALES. 223
Another Seal.
5557. [a.d. 1 361.] Plaster cast, from fine impression.
i|^ in. [Ixxx. 72.]
A shield of arms, as before, coucki ; helmet, chapeau, and
crest as before, within a very finely carved gothic panel, with
flowers and foliage branching out into the field.
Another Seal,
5558, Plaster cast, from fine impression, i^ in. [Ixxx.
74.]
A shield of arms as before ; above it a small lion rampant ;
at the sides two oak branches. All within a finely carved
gothic panel of eight cusps, traced, and enriched with ball-
flower ornaments.
Si' ZOUiatSi yntogrttt Hegid ^ngl' s JFtaur |)'nr^fo
HENRY IV— VIL
Seal for the Principality of North Wales.
5559. Uncoloured, opaque, somewhat darkened : fine, the
lower part chipped. With marks of the four pins used to
steady the matrices during the making of the impression.
31 in. [xxxvii. 66.]
0. To the r. on a field diapered lozengy with a reticulated
pattern, enriched with a fleur-de-lis at each point of inter-
section, and with an ostrich feather labelled in each space
(some of those at the sides truncated). The Prince, in armour
cap-a-pie, hauberk, cuirass, elbow and knee-plates ; helmet
closed, with the Crest of England, a lion statant guardant,
crowned, tail extended ; spurs, broad-sword brandished aloft
in r. h., shield of arms slung by a strap over r. shoulder.
Horse caparisoned with plate armour on neck and face,
plume of three ostrich feathers on head, and ornamental
breast-band and reins. Arms : three lions passant reguardant
in pale, tails placed betw. the hind legs and then up over the
back. North Wales.
: l^enmt : Dei : §ta : tegt'D : angP : « : firanr' :
e : Dnt : ^iim\\t : prtnctpolitat' : %m : nort^toaHie*
224 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A shield of arms, as described in obv,, ensigned with
cap-shaped coronet of five cinque-foiled roses, alternated,
disposed with four fleurs-de-lis on nine engrailings or cusps.
Supporters : in the field, on each side of the shield, a dragon,
sejant addorsed, tail nowy, holding up an ostrich feadier,
labelled.
%i% : %tnxWi Set : gfa : rrafe : ongl' :
fl : 9nC : %^nit : prfndpalitaf : mC : nortl^ttianie*
Inner borders carved and enriched with ball-flower orna-
mentation, with an inner beaded ring.
5560. Creamy-white : fine, but imperfect, the L h. side
wanting, [xlviii. 148.]
Legend indistinct in places.
5561. Creamy-white: fine, but imperfect, the lower part
wanting, [xliii. 149.]
5562. Uncoloured, opaque : very imperfect, the lower part
wanting. [Detached in box. Add. ch. 22,617 — 22,670.]
EDWARDi Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall, and
Earl of Chester, eldest son of King Edward IV. ;
afterwards King Edward V.
Seal for the Principality of North Wales.
5563. [a.D. 1476.] Light-brown : fine, much injured and
very imperfect, edge and legend flaked away. About 3:J^ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 8526.]
0. A copy of the obv. of preceding seal, with variations of
detail, viz, roses in place of fleurs-de-lis on the diaper work,
and one feather instead of three on the horse's head.
ttiarOC : pri
B. A copy of rev. of preceding seal, with lions guardant
with tail between the hind legs, in place of dragons, supporting
the shield.
Legend wanting.
JAMES 'Ly King of England.
Seal for Wales. A.D. 1 603- 16 10.
6564. Reddish-brown : fine, the rev. only. About 3 in.
when perfect, [xlviii. 155.]
A shield of the ROYAL ARMS of ENGLAND as used by
James I., see No. 522, ensigned with a jewelled crown with
coronet of three crosses patties and two fleurs-de-lis, betw.
SEALS OF WALES. 225
the initial letters, I. R. In base on a mount replenished with
herbage, the supporters, two lions sejant guardant, tail between
the legs as in No. 55 59, holding up an ostrich feather. The
sinister supporter wanting.
lA Q A FRA FIDEI A DECFENSORA],
Carved borders.
CHARLES, Prince of Wales,
Duke of Yorky Duke of Cornwall^ Earl of Ouster ^ Src,
afterwards Charles I,
Great Seal.
6565. [a.D. 1616-1625.] Bronze-green : fine, injured in
places, lower part of edge chipped. 4|- in. [xlv. 15.]
0. To the r. on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowering plants. In plate armour cap-d-pie with cuirass,
elbow and knee plates, glove, helmet open, coronet of five
crosses patt6es, (or perhaps three crosses and two fleurs-de-lis
as below), broadsword brandished aloft in the r. h., shield of arms
held in front over breast Horse caparisoned with plate armour
on neck and face, plume of three ostrich feathers on head,
sharp-pointed spur-like projections on forehead and back, and
ornamental breast-band and reins. Arms : quarterly, four lions
passant guardant, counterchanged, LLEWELLYN AP Griffith,
last Prince of North-Wales. The caparisons and harness,
embroidered with a bordering of roses, bear, on the flank, a
shield of arms : three garbs, CHESTER, over it a cordelifere
knot On the withers a shield of arms : fifteen bezants, five,
four, three, two, and one in pile, CORNWALL. In the field on
the 1., over the horse, a shield of the ROYAL Arms OF
England, as borne by K. James I., with a label of three
points, Prince Charles, ensigned with a jewelled coronet of
three crosses patties and two fleurs-de-lis.
No legend, but a thick carved border.
R. On a mount replenished with herbage and flowering
plants, a shield of arms, as described in the obv. for Prince
Charles, ensigned as before. Royal supporters : dex.^ a lion
rampant guardant crowned, sin., a wyvem or dragon, tail
nowy, each with a label of three points for difference. In
base, on the mount, a plume of three ostrich feathers, within
a coronet as above, and tied below with a scroll or label
charged with an indistinct motto.
i^ MAGNVM • SIGILLVM • CAROLI • PRINCIPIS • WALLI . . .
EBORVM • ET COMITIS
CESTRI>E • ET C'.
Carved borders.
VOL. IIL (^
226 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CHARLES 11.
Seal for the Council of the Marches.
5566. [a.D. 1660-1685.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
i|- in. [D.C., A. 144.]
An oval shield of the ROYAL Arms OF GREAT BRITAIN as
used by Charles II., encircled with a Garter inscribed with
the motto of the Order, over it a royal crown and the three
ostrich feathers of the PRINCE OF Wales, between the initials
C.R. In base, on a scroll or label the inscription : — CON«
GILIVM • MARGHIAR:
GAROLV8 • II • D - Q • MAQ • BRIT • FRA • ET • HIB • REX • F- D-
Carved border.
FREDERIC LOUIS of Brunswick-Lunenburgh^ Duke of
Gloucester^ Edinburghy etc.^ Prince of Wales and
Earl of Chester y Duke of Cornwall and
Rothsay^ K.G.y son of K. George IL
Seal for the Council.
5567. [A.D. 1729-1751.] Recent impression in red
sealing-wax from the matrix. i-J- in. [xxxvii. 35.]
The three ostrich-feathers of the PRINCE OF Wales, within
an open jewelled coronet of three crosses patties and two
fleurs-de-lis, and a scroll or label inscribed with the motto : —
ICH • DIEN. All within a border of thirty-two rays alternately
wavy and plain.
« PRO • CONSILIO • FREDERICI • PRINCIPIS • WALLliC • ETo.
GEORGE AUGUSTUS FREDERIC, Prince of Wales
and Earl of Chester, A.D. 1762, Duke of Cornwall and
Rothsay, K.G., afterwards George IV.
5568. [a.D. 1790.] Red : imperfect and injured by pressure,
en placard on a red silk riband, i x |- in. [Egert
ch. 337.]
Oval: an oval shield of the ROYAL Arms OF GREAT
Britain used by K. George III. before the Union, with a
label of three points, for Prince George ; encircled with a
Garter inscribed with the motto of the order, and ensigned
with a cap-shaped coronet of three crosses patties and two
fleurs-de-lis. Royal supporters : dex,, a lion rampant guardant
SEALS OF WALES. 22/
crowned, sin,^ an unicorn, gorged with a coronet, each differ-
enced with a label of three points. In base, a scroll or label
inscribed with the motto : — ICH DIEN.
Another Seal.
5569. [A.D. 1801-1820.] I X i'ln. [xliv. 23.]
Oval : an oval shield of the RoyalArms OF Great BRITAIN,
used by K. GEORGE III. after the Union with Ireland and
discarding the arms of France in the second quarter, with a
label of three points for PRINCE GEORGE, encircled with a
Garter inscribed with the motto of the Order, and ensigned
with a cap-shaped coronet as before. Royal supporters as in
No. 5568, each differenced as above. In base a scroll or label
inscribed with the usual motto.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL FOR THE
COUNTIES OF BRECKNOCK, RADNOR,
AND GLAMORGAN.
JAMES I., A.D. 1603-1625.
5570. [a.d. 1606.] Bronze-green: imperfect and indistinct
[Add. ch. 26,508.]
For description see next seal, No. 557 1.
5571. Bronze-green : fine, edge injured in places by
pressure. About 31^ in. when perfect, [xliii. 10.]
0. To the L, on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. In plate armour cap-d-pie with crown, holding aloft
a sword in the r. h. Horse with plume of three ostrich
feathers on the head, embroidered caparisons, and armour-
plates on head and neck, the tail bound with two tassels. In
the field on the r., over the tail of the horse, the royal badge,
a portcullis, chained and ringed, and ensigned with the crown
^ lACOBVS * DEI m GRATIA • ANGLI/E • SCOTI/E • FRANCI/E •
ET m HIBERNt>E • REX • FIDEI • DEFENSOR •
BL A shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF England as borne
by K. James I., see Na 522, ensigned with a royal crown.
Supporters : dez,, a greyhound collared and ringed, sin., an
antelope, collared and chained. In base the Prince of
Wales' plume and crest of three ostrich feathers, labelled,
the label inscribed, IGH • DIEN.
• SIGILLVM m IVDICIALE * PRO • COMITATIBVS • BREKNOK*
RADNOR • ET • GLAMORGAN, m
Carved borders.
^ -I I I I IM III- III ■■■» lll^fl 1 1 I M^^— — »
Q 2
228 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL, ETC., FOR
THE COUNTIES OF CARMARTHEN,
CARDIGAN, AND PEMBROKE.
EDWARD n.
Seal for livery of wool and hides at Carmarthen.
5672. Red sealing-wax impressions from the matrix in
Dept. of British and Mediaeval Antiquities. \\ in. [Ixii. 79,
8a]
0. A shield of arms : ENGLAND, suspended by a strap
from a hook, and betw. two wavy rose-branches.
ft SIQILU • €DWARDI • R€GI8 • ANGU n APVD • KGRMGRDYN*
R. Three lions passant guardant in pale, the charges in
the armorial bearings of ENGLAND, not on a shield.
« PRO n LANIS • €T • GOR€tS t» LIBERANDI8.
Beaded borders.
For other seals of this class, see Nos. 1159, et seq.
HENRYy Prince of Wales, Duke of Aquitaine, Lancaster,
and Cornwall, Earl of Chester, and Lord of Carmarthen,
afterwards K. Henry V.
6573. Sulph. cast of odv. only, from a fine impression or
the matrix. 2|- in. [D.C., 3 G- 82.]
To the r., on a hummocky or rocky mount. In armour, cap-d-
pie, hauberk, helmet, with chapeau, and crest a lion of England,
crowned, sword in the r. h., shield of arms, slung over the r.
shoulder by a strap, and held in the 1. h. Horse caparisoned
and armoured, with fan plume, and ridge down the nose
of peculiar shape. Arms: the later Royal Arms of
England, as borne by Henry IV. with the fleurs-de-lis
of France in the second and third quarters reduced to three,
a change which took place between A.D. 1406 and 1409, with
a label of three points for Prince Henry. Background
replenished with sprigs of the broom-plant of Plantagenet.
W . Imf . prfiKipfo « toan* . Sur^. wtfxHe . tancMtr' « f .
rontub* * rotit^ • ttMt * Oe : Omio • 9e • ftormarOsne «
Carved borders.
B674. Plaster cast. [Ixxx. 50.]
ELIZABETH.
5575. Sulph. casts, tinted green, from a cracked impression.
23. in. [IxxvL 90, 9l]
SEALS OF WALES. 229
0. Queen, with sceptre, on a horse pacing to the l, on a
mount with herbage. In the field on the r. the royal badge, a
portcullis, ensigned with a royal crown, chained and ringed.
ft I* ELIZABETH - DEI - QRACIA • ANGLIE • FRANCIE • ET •
HIBERNIE • R€GINA • FIDEI • DEFENSOR i^
R. A shield of the Royal Arms of England as used by
the Queen, see No. 442, ensigned with a jewelled crown.
Supporters : dex,^ a dragon, tail recurved betw. the hind legs,
sin,, an heraldic antelope. (?) In base, under the shield the
plume of three ostrich feathers within a scroll or label, with
split ends, inscribed: — ICH DIEN, for the Prince of Wales.
8 • IVDIGIALE : DOMINE : REGIME : PRO : COMITATIBVS :
CARMERDEN : CARDIGAN : Z : PEMBROK'.
JAMES L
5576. [A.D. 161 3.] Bronze-green : fine, cracked, portions of
the edge wanting. 34 in. [Add. ch. 979.]
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. Armed cap-d-pfe, in plate armour : helmet with
crest of England, and ostrich feathers of the Prince of Wales,
scabbard at side. Horse caparisoned and partly armoured,
with plume of four ostrich feathers and aigrette, the
caparisons diapered lozengy, and enriched with crosslets at
the knots, and little bells in the spaces of the reticulation, the
border being ornamented with the fleur-de-lis, portcullis in a
quatrefoil, etc. ; embroidered reins.
I* lACOBYS • DEI • GRAGIA • ANGLI>E • 8GOTI/E •
FRANCI>£ * ET * HIBERNIE * REX * FIDEI *
DCEFENS30R.
B. A shield of the ROYAL ARMS OF ENGLAND, as used
by James L, see No. 522, ensigned with a royal jewelled
crown. Supporters : dex,, a dragon, tail nowy, sin,, a goat.
In base, under the shield the plume of three ostrich feathers,
within a scroll or label inscribed : — iCH DIEN, for the PRINCE
OF Wales..
SIGICLLVM] • IVDIGIALE * PRO • GOMITATIBV9 *
GARMERTHEN * GARDIGAN * ET • PEMBROGK •
Carved border.
CHARLES n.
Chancery Seal,
6577. Recent impressions in red sealing-wax from obv. and
r^z/. of matrix. 4 in. [xxxvi. 183, 184.]
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers, with a dwarfed oak-tree in the background. Armed
230 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
- â– - - - - . ^
cafhd-pie^ round cap-shaped helmet, with peak and ostrich
plume, long fringed sash, streaming out to the 1., sword in
r. h, held over 3ie head, carved oval shield of the ROYAL
Arms of England, see No. 522, in 1. h. Horse prancing,
without caparisons.
« CAROLVS • II • DEI • GRACIA • MAG : BRITTANI>E • FRANCI/E •
ET • HIBERNI>E • REX • FIDEI • DEFENSOR • : • :♦::♦::♦:
B. A poorly executed copy of rev, of Judicial Seal of
James I. for these counties ; see preceding seal. No. 55/6.
• • • 8IQ ♦ PRO ♦ GANCELLARIA ♦ PRO ♦ COMITATIBV8 ♦
CARMERTHEN ♦ CARDIGAN ♦ ET ♦ PEMBROCK .
Carved borders.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL FOR THE
COUNTIES OF CARNARVON,
MERIONETH AND ANGLESEA.
EDWARD VL
5678. Dark bronze-green: indistinct in several places.
2|- in. [xxxvil 60.]
0. To the r., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. Armed cap-d-pie, helmet, crown, crest of England,
sword, shield of the RoYAL Arms of England, as in No.
407. Horse prancing, caparisoned and armoured, with
ostrich plume and frontal spike, ornamental reins, and a knob
on the back. Arms on the caparisons as above, reversed.
• EDWARD' • Vl> • DEI • GRA • ANGL' • FRANC' • ET • HIB'NIE •
REX • FIDEI • DEFENSOR • ET • IN • T'RA • >ECCL'I>E •
ANGL' NO SVPM • CAPVT.
R. A shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF England as above,
ensigned with a royal crown. Supporters : dex,^ a greyhound,
sin., a stag. In base, the plume of three ostrich feathers,
within a scroll or label inscribed : — ICH DIEN, for the PRINCE
OF Wales.
SIQILLVM • IVDICIALE • DOMINI • REGIS • PRO -COMITATIByS •
C'NARVN • MERION • ET • ANGLESER ^
CHARLES L
5679. Bronze-green : fine, showing the marks made by the
studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 3|- in. [xxxvii. 73.]
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers, with a greyhound coursing a hare in the foreground.
SEALS OF WALES. 23 1
Armed cap-d-pie, helmet, crown, plume of five ostrich feathers,
with aigrette, sword. Horse prancing, plumed, caparisoned
and armoured ; the ornamentation of the caparisons includes
fleurs-de-lis, roses, cushions, and pairs of annulets,
* CAROLVS • DEI • QRACIA • MAQNIiC («i6) * BRITANI^ •
FRANCI>E • ET • HIBERNliC • REX • FIDEI •
DEFENSOR • &«.
BL A shield of the RoYAL ARMS OF GREAT Britain, as
first used by JAMES I. — see No. 522. Ensigned with a royal
crown. Supporters : dex.^ a greyhound, sin.^ a stag. In base,
the plume of three ostrich feathers, within a scroll or label
inscribed : — ich DIEN, for the PRINCE OF WALES.
• * • 8IQILL • IVDICIALE • PRO • C0MITATIBV8 •
CARNARVAN • MERIONETH • ET • ANQLESEA.
Carved borders.
COMMONWEALTH. A.D. 1648.
5580. Bronze-green: fine, showing the marks made by
the studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 3^ in. [xxxvii.
75.]
0. Map of British Isles ; in the seas several ships. At the
top a carved shield of arms : cross of St. George, for England.
In base a similar shield of arms of IRELAND.
SIQILLVM • IVDICIALE • PRO • GOMITATIBVS •
CARNARVAN • MERIONETH • ET •
ANQLESEA • 1648.
R. Representation of interior of House of Commons during
Session.
IN • THE • FIRST • YEARE • OF • FREEDOMS • BY •
GODS • BLESSING • RESTORED • 1648.
Carved borders.
For Royal Seals for the County Palatine of Chester and
County of Flint, see CHESTER, Nos. 4805-4810.
ROYAL JUDICIAL SEAL FOR THE
COUNTIES OF DENBIGH,
MONTGOMERY, AND FLINT.
HENRY VIIL
5581. [a.d. 1 545.] Bronze-green : fine, showing marks of the
studs or pins used to steady the matrix 2^ in. [Add. ch. 8650.]
232 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. To the r., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. Armed cap-d-pie, in plate armour, helmet, coronet,
crest of England, a lion statant guardant crowned, the tail
extended ; in the r. h. a long sword, in the 1. h. a shield of
arms. Horse caparisoned and armoured, with plume of three
ostrich feathers, frontal spike, and knob on back. Arms :
quarterly FRANCE (MODERN) and ENGLAND, those on the
caparisons being reversed.
* HENRIG' • VIII • DEI • G^A • ANQLIE • FPfJ^G • Z -
HI^E • REX • FIDEI • DEF^S' • ET^IN •
T'RA EGCL • AQL • (?^ « Hlft^lGE • SVPR€M • GAPVT.
Some words in legend indistinct and uncertain. Some
pairs of letters conjoined.
R. A shield of the ROYAL Arms, as above, ensigned with a
royal crown, of three crosses patt6es and two fleurs-de-lis
alternately disposed, with points of three pearls each betw.
each. Supporters: dex.^ a lion rampant guardant crowned,
sin.^ a stag goi^ed with a coronet and chained, the tails flory
and between the legs. In base, the plume of three ostrich
feathers with label inscribed : — igh DIEN.
«i S •«- IVDIGIALE -f d1^I •¥ REGIS -f PRO COMITATICBVS -l-
DEN3BIGHE + MONTGOMERI + ET + FLINT.
EDWARD VI.
5582. [a.d. 1 55 1.] Bronze-green : fine and sharp, showing
marks of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 2\ in.
[Add. ch. 8528.]
0. Resembles obv. of preceding seal of Henry VI 1 1., No.
558L
• EDWARD' • VI • Dl • GRA, etc., as in No. 5581.
R. As in No. 5581.
5583. Casts in dark-green wax from No. 5582. [Ixxvi.
55. S6.]
ELIZABETH.
5584. Bronze-green : fine, indistinct in places, with marks
of the studs or pins used to steady the matrix. 2\ in.
[xxxvii. 70.]
0. To the r., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. In plate armour,helmet,crown,crest of England, sword,
shield. Horse caparisoned and armoured, plume of ostrich
feathers on head. Arms : quarterly, i, 4, France (MODERN),
2, 3, England, those on the caparisons being reversed.
• ELIZABETH • DEI • QRA • ANQLIE • FRANCIE • ET •
HIBERNIE • REGINA • FIDEI • DEFEN8.
SEALS OF WALES. 233
R. A shield of arms, crown, supporters, and plume, as in
the seal of Henry VIII., No. 5581, but not from the same
matrix.
* S • IVDICIALE • ONE • REQINE • PRO • COMTIBf •
DENBIQHE • MOVNQOMM • Z • FLTT.
5686. [a.D. 1 597.] Bronze-green : indistinct in places,
with marks of the studs as before. [Add. ch. 8534.]
5586. [a.D. 1600.] Bronze-green : indistinct in places,
marks of the studs as before. [Add. ch. 8656.]
5587. Bronze-green : fine, edge injured by pressure in
places, [xxxvii. 59.]
JAMES I. A.p. 1603.
5588. [A.D. 1619.] Bronze-green : fine, edge slightly im-
perfect. 3-i^ in. [Add. ch. 8657.]
0. Resembles the obv, of James I.'s seal for the County
Palatine of Cljester and County of Flint, No. 4808, but
with variation of small details in foliage, diaper and other
parts.
• IAC0BV8 • DEI • QRACIA • ANQLliC • SCOTliC • FRANCI>E •
ET • HIBERNI>E • REX • FIDEI • DEFENSOR •
R.. A shield of the RoYAL Arms of England as used by
James I. Ensigned with a royal crown ; supporters, dex.^
a lion rampant guardant crowned, sin,y an heraldic antelope,
gorged with a coronet, chained and ringed. In base, the
plume of three ostrich feathers within a scroll or label
inscribed :— 10 H DIEN.
SIGILLVM • IVDICIALE • PRO • C0MITATIBV8 • DENBIGH •
MONTQOMERI • ET • FLINT • 1608 •
Carved borders.
5689. [a.D. 1619.] Bronze-green : fine, edge imperfect in
places, showing marks of the studs or pins used to steady the
matrix. [Add. ch. 8658.]
6500. Bronze-green, speckled : fine, cracked, and im-
perfect in places, [xxxvii. /l]
650L Bronze-green : imperfect on the r. h. side, and
injured in parts, [xxxvii. 72.]
CHARLES I A.D. 1626.
5602. Bronze-green : injured in parts by pressure. 3^^ in.
[xxxvii. 74.]
234 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
-
0. To the 1., on a mount replenished with herbage and
flowers. In plate armour, helmet, crown, plume of five
ostrich feathers, sword, scabbard, etc. Horse caparisoned
and armoured, with plume of ostrich feathers and aigrette.
The caparisons diapered with arabesques and bordered.
* CAROLVS • DEI • QRACIA • MAQN>E • BRITANNliC •
FRANCI>E • ET HIBERN1>E • REX • FIDEI • DEFENSOR.
R. A shield of the RoYAL Arms of Great Britain, as
used by Charles L, ensigned with a royal crown betw. the
initial letters C. R. Supporters and plume in base, as in the
preceding seal of James I., No. 5588.
8IQILLVM • • iVDICIALE • PRO COMITATIBVS • DENBIGH •
MONTQOMERI « ET • FLINT •^626 •
5692*. Casts in green composition, of the obv. and rev, of
No. SS92. [Ixxvi. 59, 60.],
CHARLES n. A.D. i66l
6503. Sulph. cast, tinted green, from fine impression.
Z\ in. [Ixxvi. 39, 40.]
0. To the 1., in plate armour, plume of ostrich feathers,
sash, long scabbard, in the r. h. a drawn sword erect Horse
prancing. In the background an indistinct landscape. In
the field on the r. a coroneted plume of three ostrich feathers
for the Prince of Wales ; below it a riband inscribed with
the usual motto.
» CAROLVS • II • DEI -GRATIA • MAQN>C • BRITANNliC • FRANCl>E*
ET- HIBERNI>E - REX - FIDEI • DEFENS •
B. A carved shield of the ROYAL Arms of Great
Britain, as used by K. Charles II., see No. 614, ensigned
with a royal crown. Supporters : dex,^ a lion rampant guar-
dant crowned, sin.y an antelope, gorged with a coronet In
base, the coronet, plume and inscribed riband as in the obv,
SIGILLVM • IVDICIALE • PRO • COMITATIBVS - DENBIGH •
MONTQOMERI • ET • FLINT • 1661.
EQUESTRIAN SEALS.
Rogo de Abbemoiii \of Ockskot, co, Surr.l
5594. [Late I2th cent] Dark-green: very fine, shewing
mark of the handle of the matrix* i\\n [Add. ch. 5529.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat helmet,
sword, convex shield of arms slung with strap over the r.
shoulder. Arms : a lion rampant
fiiSIQILU : R0Q7: D€ ': ABS'NtJ.
Surrey ArckaoL Collections^ vol. v., p. 56.
Cf. Add. ch. 5528, temp, Joh.
—
Waltenus de Ab(b)emnny \pf Leicrohty co. Devon f\
5595. [Late 12th cent] Greenish-brown: very imperfect
About If in. when perfect [Add. ch. 27,527.]
To the n In armour : coat of mail diapered lozengy, sword,
long convex shield with central boss.
E AB , . ERMV . . .
Surrey Archaol, Collections ^ voL v., p. 57.
Cf. Add. ch. 5531, 5532, 5537, 5540, 554i> 5542, 5562, temp. Hen. III.
Ingerramns de Abemnn, [son of Walter de A bernun, of
Stoke d'Abernon, co. Surr,'\
5596. [Early Hen. III., before A.D. 1235.] Green: fine,
the edge chipped. i-J^ in. [Add. ch. SS40.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet, sword, and shield of arms slung with strap over r.
shoulder ; horse galloping. Arms : a chevron.
SCIIQILLCVJM : INCQ€]RRAMi : D€: AB€RN
BL Smaller counterseal. i in. A shield of arms, as in the obv.
« SIGILLVM : ING6RRAMI : D€ : AB6RNVN.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Add. ch. 5531, 5532, 5541, 5549.
Surrey ArckaoL Collections^ voL v., p. 59.
Reglnaldns de Acleya, \of Rockingham^ co. Nortkt^
5597. [Late 12th cent] Mottled green: the upper part
and 1. side wanting. \^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 B. 9.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
bearing a form of escarbuncle with central boss.
. . . QILL' REGINALDI : de
236 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5598. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 192.]
Cf. Reginald de Acle, witness in Add. ch. 19,909, before a.d. 1184.
Willelmus de Adelvaldeleiei [son of Aisolle de
Adwaldlaya, or Adwaldley, co, York,']
5509. [Early 13th cent] Brownish*green : a thick mass,
well preserved. 2 in. [Add. ch. 7451.]
To the 1. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
long convex shield with central spike; hawk held by the
jesses on the 1. h. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
fii SIQILL' • WILLI • D€ • AD6LV vALD€ • L€ie.
Waltems de Aincnrti \pf Holmesfield, co. Derby ^
5600. \circ, A.D. 1 1 56-1 165.] Light-brown, covered with
a reddish-brown varnish, which has peeled away in places.
About 2-1- X 2 in. when perfect App. by a woven bobbin of
faded colours. [Wolley ch. x. i.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail,
conical helmet, sword, long narrow convex shield
LVM
Cf. Liber Niger Scaccariiy ed. Heame^ '774* vol. i., p. 268. For an
earlier Walter de Aincurte, a.d. 1087, 10S8, cf. Cotton ch. xvi, 32.
Reginaldus de Albemare.
5601. [i2th cent] Plaster cast, from chipped impression.
If in. [Ixxviii. ic]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, conical
helmet, convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
«i 8IQILLVM REQINALDI D€ ALB . . MAR6.
de Albeniy \pr Albeniaco, of Scampton, co. Line]
5602. [circ. A.D. 1 175.] Dark mottled green: fine, the
edge imperfect. 2-J-x if in. [Harl. ch. 45 B. 28.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In long surcoat ; a hawk on the
1. fist. Horse springing. In the foreground two hounds.
«i SIQILLVM • HELIE - DE • ALBENI :
6602*. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 118.]
5603. [A.D. 1163-1182.] Creamy-white: the edge im-
perfect. App. by a plaited hempen cord. [Harl. ch. 45
B. 27.]
«i SIQILLVM I . . .
Willelmus de Albeni, [Earl of Sussex, and Earl of Arundel,
A.D 1 176-1222.]
6604. [circ, A.D. 1180.] Creamy- white : fine, very im-
perfect About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,603 ]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat with
/
EQUESTRIAN. 237
long pleated skirt and large maunch, sword, long convex shield
of arms : a lion rampant The curved toe of the r. foot is
placed in a square stirrup of peculiar form. In the field on
the r., in front of the horse, a wyvern with tail nowy.
. . IQILLVM
1^ A small round counterseal. i in. A lion passant
reguardant.
C<frSIQI]LLVM • S€CR€TI.
Nigellus de Albinneio.
5605. [temp, Steph.] Plaster cast from fine impression
chipped at the edge. 2\ in. [Ixxviii. 11.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing interior side held by a short strap.
«i8IQILLVCV) NIQELLI D6 ALBINNEIO.
See Dugdale, Baronage^ voL i., p. 121.
Radulfas de Alohtonia; \ar H ALTON of Halton^ co. Line]
5606. [circ. A.D. 1 1 50.] Dark-green, a thick mass : fine,
with mark of handle of matrix. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. $ i B, 50.]
To the 1. In armour : surcoat, a hawk on the 1. hand.
Horse springing, with ornamental breast-band.
SIQILLVM ■RADVLFI • ALCHTVMIA.
5607. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 67.]
Willelmus de Aldri, [0/ Drayton, co, Northt, f\
5608. \circ, A.D. 1 184-12 19.] Dark-green: very imperfect
About 2 in. when perfect. App. by a hempen string
[Harl. ch. 45 B. 37.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, long narrow shield.
. . . IQILLVM WILL6L DR
5609. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 161.]
Petms de Altaripa, \of co, York f\
5610. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. I J in. [Ixxviii. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, sword, long
convex shield with central boss or spike. Horse galloping.
. fii SI 00 : P6TRI : D€ : A IPA.
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp, Joh,, ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 152 ; A.D. 1201.
Amnndevilla (Rob. de). v, Mundevile (Rob. de).
Hada Amomavila, {son of (Robert ? and) Beatrix
DE Amundevilla, of CO, Line,]
6611. [Early 13th cent] Light-brown: fine, varnished.
2^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 32.'
V
238 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield ornamented with rays
and central boss. Horse prancing, with caparisons ornamented
with a kind of vair or papillonn6 work.
fii SIQILLVM HADE AMOMAVILA.
Cf. Rotulide Oblatis temp, Jok,, ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 580; A.D. 1216.
5612. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 129.]
Hcibertus de Anestii \pr Anestia, sofi of Richard de
Anestia, of Nuffield, co. Surrey.]
6613. \circ. A.D. 1 190.] Light mottled green : fine, but
very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,607.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : a fess.
Legend wanting.
BL A smaller round counterseal. i-f- in. With mark of
the handle of the matrix. An early-shaped shield of arms :
a fess, charged with some indistinct bearings.
fii 8€CR€TVM • HVBERTI • D€ ANeSTI.
Manning and Bray, History of Surrey, vol. ii., p. 267.
5614. Another, light mottled green : very imperfect
[Add. ch. 24,606.]
0. SIQ ; . . .
B. «iS€CR€T ANGSTi.
Rioardus de AneBtia, \of Nuffield, co. Surrey.]
6616. [Late 12th cent] Mottled green: very imperfect
and indistinct About i| in. when perfect [Add. ch. 24,607.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
fii SIQILLVM • H
Manning and Bray, History 0/ Surrey, voL ii., p. 267.
AnsketilluSi [of Newdold- Verdon, co. Leicester,]
6616. [i2th cent] Light -brown, covered with a dark
varnish : very imperfect About 2^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 45 C. 40.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
[sword,] large pointed convex shield with central spike. Horse
prancing.
Legend wanting.
Madoo ap Oriffln^ [of Sfrafantarcella, co, Monigom.]
5617. [?Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect
impression. About 2\ in. when perfect, [Ixxix. 30.]
To the r.* In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, flat-topped
helmet, sword, scabbard, shield slung by a strap round the
neck. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 239
Hugo de Ardena, [of Rothley^ co. Letc]
5618. [Temp. Hen. II.] Light orange-coloured: fine, the
edge injured. About 2^- in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45
C. 47.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with a crescent-shaped plume, sword, long convex shield
strengthened with rays and having a central spike. Horse
with an ornamental breast-band of pendent balls.
8IGILLVM HCVQ03NI8 D€ AR
5619. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 95.]
OBbertus de Ardene^ [of co. Warw.]
6620. [Temp. Hen. I.] Dark-green: very imperfect, in-
jured by fire ; app. by a parchment label and also by a plaited
cord. About 2^ in. when perfect [Cott ch. xxii. 2.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, [sword,] long
convex shield strengthened with a star-shaped ornament
Legend wanting.
WiUelmuB de Ardena, [of Hampton, co. Warw.]
5621. [a.D. 1 198-12 16.] Creamy-white: injured and in-
distinct About If in. [Cott ch. xxii. 4.]
To the r. In armour : sword, long convex shield strengthened
with a star-like ornament
. . . IQILL' • W
Philip de Arecli or Arecj; [of Killingholm, co. Line,]
6622. [13th cent] Dark bronze-green: fine, but imperfect.
I in. [Harl. ch. 49 C. 37.]
To die r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms: three
cinquefoils (?).
VSIGILU PHILIP
5623. Brown : a fragment [Harl. ch. 49 C. 38.]
Reglnaldus ArslC; [of Selverleiay co. Cambr. f]
6624. [Early 13th cent] Pale greenish-white: fine, very
imperfect About 3 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,340.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat with flowing skirts,
[sword], long convex shield. Horse with ornamental breast-
band. Armorial bearings very indistinct, apparently a dragon
or wyvem segreant with wings expanded.
Legend wanting.
Cf Cott. ch. xxii. 7.
Reglnaldus de Ashbumham.
5626. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2| in. A doubtful seal. [Ixxviii. 1 5.]
240 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield with central spike.
. . . REGINALDV8 . . 8TRI . . .
Engraved from a dearer impression in Drummond, History of Noble
Families y " Ashbumham,*' p. i.
Aswelle (Joh. de). v, Filius Lambardi (Ivo.)
Eustacius \JiL Eustacii] de Athde \i.e, Wathford, of
Wathfordy co. Northt\
6626. [13th cent] Faded green: with imperfect raised
rim. i^ in. [Add. ch. 22,510.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
«iSiGILL' €VSTACII D€ ATH D€.
The letters TH conjoined
Nicholaus de Audeleye \ith Baron A udley, of Hdeighy
CO, Staff,']
5627. [a.D. 1 3 14.] Red: very fine, i in. [Add. ch.
20,558-]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms, plumed helmet Horse galloping, caparisoned
and plumed. Armorial bearings of hauberk, shield, and
caparisons : fretty, AUDLEY.
8' NICHOLAI • D€ • aVdEL€Y€.
Beaded borders.
Ydo de Aufort [EuDO, son of Henry de Broclosbi, or
AUFORT, of CO, Lincoln,]
5628. [A.D. 1 186-1200.] Dark-green: indistinct i-i^ in.
With mark of the handle of the matrix. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 22.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, long convex
shield with central spike, circular helmet with nasal
*8|QILLVM • YDONI8 • D€ • AVFORT.
B629. Sulph cast [D.C., D. 160.]
5630. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown, varnished : imper-
fect and indistinct [Harl. ch. 47 C. 23.]
5631. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 159.]
5632. Mottled green: faiV, with mark of the handle.
[Harl. ch. 45 E. 42.]
5633. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 158.]
Another SeaL
6634. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Light-brown, var-
nished : fine. i|- in. [Harl. ch. 45 £. 41.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield of
EQUESTRIAN. 24I
convex lozenge-form strengthened with a star-like or radiated
ornament, and round cap or helmet with long ties behind.
Horse galloping.
^SIQILLVM IDOI/IIS De AVFORT.
5635. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 157.]
5636. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Dark-green: very
fine, well preserved, with mark of handle. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 43.]
5637. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Opaque brown:
fine, but imperfect ; 1. side wanting. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 45.]
Willelmus AmbesaB^ [or AumbesaSi 0/ Carshalton, co, Surr.l
5638. [A.D. 1307.] Dark-green: fine, but very imperfect,
1. side and lower parts wanting. i^ in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 23,355.]
To the r. In armour: [hauberk,] surcoat, conical helmet
with the vizor down, [sword,] shield of arms. Horse capari-
soned. Armorial bearings of shield and caparisons : a lion
rampant within a bordure engrailed ?
8' WIL
5630. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Dark-green : fine, chipped and injured
in places. [Add. di. 23,365.]
8' WiLLeLMI AMBE8A8.iV(
Cf. Manning and Bray, History 0/ Surrey y vol. ii., p. 508.
R[obertU8 P] Avenelle, [of Thorncombe^ co. Dev.]
5640. [i2th cent] Discoloured white: very imperfect
and indistinct About 14 in. when perfect [L.F.C., viii. 11.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield showing only the
interior surface.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Robert Auenell, A.D. 11 29-1 135, Harl. ch. 58 H. 37 ; and Robert
Avenel, A.D. 11 66-1 170, Cott ch. xviii. 13, 14.
Johannes fll. O^ilfiridi de Badele, [0/ Great Waldingfield^
CO. Suff^
6641. [Temp. Hen. III.] Mottled green: very fine, the
edge chipped. i| in. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 9.]
To the 1. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, plumed helmet
with vizor down, sword, shield of which only the interior side
is shown, with a strap over the 1. shoulder.
*S' IOH'18 • FIL' • GALFRIDI • DE ........ L€.
5642. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 232.]
Bemardus de Bailloli [of Gainford, co. DurA.]
6643. [a.D. 1186-1188.] Light-brown, varnished: very
imperfect About 24- in. when perfect [Cott. ch. v. 75.]
VOL. II. R
242 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, [sword,
helmet,] long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
*8
Hugo de BaiociSy \of Sempringham^ co. Ltftc.]
5644. [Temp. Hen. H.] Light reddish-brown: fine, edge
chipped. About 2-^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 F. 20.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping.
«i SIG . . . VM HVQO : DE : OCIS.
The C is square.
5645. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 146.]
Johannes de Balnn^ [0/ Merie/ey, co. Here/.']
5646. [a.d. 1 2 10-1245.] Dark-green: injured and chipped ;
app. by a plaited cord of variegated silks. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1
D. 18.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, shield Horse galloping. Arms indistinct,
perhaps ermine, a bend.
«i SIQILLVM • I0HANNI8 VN.
5647. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 218.]
Barbeaverill (WillelmuB), v. No. 5813.
Willelmus fll. Robert! de Baroheword, [of Barkwitk,
CO. Line]
5648. [Temp. Hen. II.] Red: fine, now fragmentary.
About 2f in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,682.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail represented by a
lozengy diaper.
• W ILII • ROBER
Cf. Harl. ch. 52 G. 24.
Barri (RadolftiB), v. Stantune (Radulfus de).
Radolfas de Baskervillai or Baschavilla,
[0/ Bredwardine, co, Heref^
5649. [Late Hen. II.] Creamy-white : very imperfect
and indistinct. About 2 in. when 'perfect. [Add. ch. 20,408.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat. Other details
wanting.
Legend wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 243
5660. [Late 12th cent] Creamy- white : fine, imperfect.
[Add. ch. 20,410.]
In this impression the sword, helmet and convex shield
with metal rim and central spike remain.
* 81
Oilebert Baset, \of cos. Midd. and Oxon.]
5651. [A.D. 1 182.] Daric-green : fine. 2^}- in. [Add. ch.
10,595.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with back-
sweep and nasal, large sword, convex shield ornamented with
a kind of orle or bordure ; horse springing, with loose frontlet
on the forehead.
ifii SIQILLVM ' QIL€B€RT - BA8€T.
5652. [a.D. 1 1 82.] Dark-green: very imperfect and in-
distinct. [Add. ch. 10,593.]
5653. [Temp. Hen. II.] Pale mottled green: fine, edge
chipped in places. [Add. ch. 10,597.]
«i SIvil €RT . . . A8€T.
5654. [Temp. Hen. II.] Dark-green : only fragment of
the centre ; app. by a closely woven bobbin of various
colours. [Add. ch. 92 1 1.]
Amanri Bataile^ [Almario Bellum, of Bradwell-juxta^mare^
CO. Ess^
5655. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark-green: chipped li in.
[Harl. ch. 45 I. 44.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, convex shield, with central spike. Horse
galloping.
«i SIGILL' AMAVRI BATAILE.
5656. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 167.]
o Campo.
5657. [i2th cent] Light-brown varnished: very im-
perfect and indistinct About 2\ in. when perfect [xxxix. 61.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, large
sword, convex shield, ornamented with an escarbuncle and
central boss. Horse springing.
«• 8IG M • DN O CAMPO.
beAuchamp.
Ouido de Belle oampo, \()th Earl of Warwick,
A.D. 1298-1315.]
6658. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine, but imperfect,
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxviii. 22, 23.]
0. To the 1. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
plumed and with lambrequin, sword, shield of arms. Horse
R 2
244 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
caparisoned. Arms : a fess between six crosses crosslet,
Beauchamp.
. . . GW . . DON' • D€ • B€LLOCAM
Beaded borders.
B- A shield of arms : chequy, a chevron ermine, WARWICK.
Suspended by a loop from a hook, and betw. two lions passant
guardant.
AMPO COM' • WARR6WYK' . .
Hugo de Bellocampo^ \of Melbotinte^ co, Deri.]
5650. [Temp, Hen. II.] Mottled brown, opaque: fine.
2f in. [Add. ch. 7081.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet, broad
sword, shield of arms ; fretty. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM - HVGONI8 • DE . B6LLOCAMPO.
Cf. Rotulide Oblatis temp, Joh., ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 310, A.D. 1205.
Philippus de BellooampO| [of Stebbing, co. Ess.'\
6660. [i2th-i3th cent] Creamy-white: very imperfect
and indistinct. i| in. [Add. ch. 28,365.]
To the r. In armour : sword, large convex shield over the
back, showing the interior side. Horse galloping.
Legend obliterated.
» 8IQ]ILL' PHIL
5661. Another. [Add. ch. 28,366.]
ifii SIQIUL' PHILIPPI De
Thomas [de BellocampO; i2th'\ Earl of Warwick,
5662. [A.D. 1343-4.] Recent impressions in red sealing-
wax, from the matrix. 34- in. [xliii. 18, 19.]
0. To the r. On a rugged mount, in armour : hauberk of mail,
surcoat of arms, sword chained to the shoulder, shield, helmet ;
coronet of three leaves, out of which rises the « crest, a swan's
neck. Horse caparisoned. Arms : a fess between six crosses
crosslet, Beauchamp.
8' : TH6€ : COMITI8 : WARRWYCHI6 : AMMO : REQNI :
R€GIS : € : TOM.
R. Within an elaborately carved gothic rosace of twenty-
four cusps, — the points trefoiled, in each of the twelve
spandrils a rose of six points, in the twelve heads of the
tracery as many quatrefoils, the borders enriched with ball
flowers, a shield of arms : chequy on a chevron five ermine
spots, Guy of Warwick.
Legend continued from the obv, : —
» POST : C0QV€8TV . AMQLI6 : SCPTfO : DeCIO : €T : R€QMI :
SVI : FRAMCI6 : QVARTO :
Carved borders.
5663. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. [D.C., F. 169.]
EQUESTRIAN. 245
Willelmus de Bellooampo, \of Gislingham, co. Suff.]
5664. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: very imperfect
and indistinct About 2 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 1. 14.]
To the r. In armour : a shirt of mail, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing interior side.
Legend indistinct
Johannes de Belloforti;
[Beaufort^ Duke and Earl of Somerset^
Earl of Kendal^ Lord of Corfe,"]
5666. [A.D. 1443.] Red : fragment of fine large seal.
About 3 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,212.]
To the r. In armour.
EL
BEAUMONT.
Oualerannus, Count of Mellent [in Normandy],
Earl of Worcester^ \son and heir of Robert de Bellomonte,
Earl of Leicester^ etc.]
5666. [circ. A,D. 1144-1166.] Red: fine, chipped at the
edges. 3f in. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 30.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, coif, surcoat with long
skirt, bag-shaped maunch on the r. wrist, conical helmet with
nasal, long lance-flag with chequy device and three wavy
streamers, convex shield with central spike. Horse with
ornamental saddle and breast-band.
'«i SIQILLVM • GCVA3LERANNI • COMITIS • WIQORNIE •
R. To the r. In armour: hauberk, coif, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal and back-ties, sword, convex shield with
central spike. Horse springing, with ornamental saddle of
chequy design, fringed.
«• SIGILLVM • GVALERANNI • CO ... IS . MELLENTI.
Beaded borders.
5667. Sulph. casts. [D.C., D. 70, 71.]
6668. [A.D. 1 138?] Red: imperfect; app. by a folded
bobbin of faded red stuff. [Add. ch. 20,419.]
Robertus [de BobbU; 2nd\ Earl of Leicester,
[son 0/ Robert de Bellomonte, ist Earl.]
5660. [circ, A.D. 1 147.] Light-brown, varnished : fine,
edge imperfect. About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 19.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, long kite-shaped
shield.
M • RO COMITIS L€QR€C€STR . . .
Beaded borders.
B. Small oval counterseal. i^Xi in. Victory, holding a
246 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
â–
rudder to the 1. From an antique oval intaglio gem, set in a
metal rim bearing the legend : —
« SECRETYM ROBERTI CCflTIS L6IRCESTRIE.
The letters TR in Leircestrie conjoined.
6670. Sulph. casts of the obv. and rev, of No. 5669. [D.C.,
D. 59, 60.]
6671. \circ, A.D. 1 147.] Another, very fragmentary, in an
old stuff bag. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 18.]
RobertuB de Bellomonte, Count of Mellent,
\afterw. Earl of Leicester^
6672. [A.D. 1 170-1 178.] Dark-red : fine, speckled, and edge
chipped. App. by strands of red silk, with marks of the nicks
in the matrices for steadying them. 3-i^ in. [L. F. C, xxii. i."
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, long surcoat, conica
helmet with nasal and long lambrequins, lance flag with orna-
mental device and streamers ; convex shield with central
spike and ornamental star or escarbuncle.
[« 8I]QILLVM : ROBERTI • DOMINI • BELLOMONT18.
R. In armour, as in the obv.^ with sword in place of the
lance-flag.
SIQILLVM • ROBERTI • GOMITI8 • MELLCENl.
6673. Plaster casts from the above impression, before it
was chipped. [Ixxx. 5, 6.]
BobertuB [Fitz-PameU de Bellomonte,
4/A] Earl of Leicester [A.D. 1 190-1204],
with counterseal of ROBERT DE Bretuel. or Bretby.
6674. [a.D. 1195.] Plaster cast of fine impression. 2|- in.
[Ixxviii. 25, 26.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, long surcoat,
coif, cap-shaped helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse spring-
ing. In the field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
« SIQILLVM ROBERTI COMITIS LEI0E8TRI€.
R. A smaller round counterseal. i| in. diam. A shield of
arms : chequy.
« 8€CR€TVM : ROB6RTI D€ : BR€TV€L. (?)
Cf the arms of Bretby, or Bretty, which are chequy
argent and azure.
Henri de Beaumont, Constable of England,
6676. [a.D. 1322.] Red: fine, the edge chipped. About
i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 21,506.]
Within an engrailed bordure, on a field replenished with
wavy sprigs of foliage, to the r. In armour: hauberk of
mail, surcoat, helmet with vizor down, and plumed, short
broad sword, shield, square shoulder-pieces. Horse capa-
EQUESTRIAN. 247
risoned and at full speed. Arms : seme-de-lis, a lion rampant,
over all a bend, BEAUMONT.
I : D€ :
Willelmus de Beaumunt, [or de Bellomontei
0/ Battisfordy co. SuffJ]
5676. [Temp, Hen. III.] Mottled green : fine, injured in
places. If in. [Add. ch. 9826.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield, flat
helmet. Horse galloping.
# SIQILL WILL' De BeAVMVNT.
Robertus de Beoohering, [0/ Waddingworth, co. Line]
5677. [Late 12th cent] Creamy-white: fine, but very
imperfect. About i-|- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 44 A. 21.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat (helmet broken
away), sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
LLV . . ROB6
Fetros de Bekerighe^ [or de Bekerincge,
0/ FaldingwortA, co. Line,]
5678. [Early 13th cent] Light yellowish-brown, mottled :
fine, edge imperfect About i| in. when perfect [Harl. ch.
45 H. 28.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse springing.
« SIQILLVM P6TRI D€ B€KERIQH€.
Cf RotuHde Oblatis temp, Joh,^ ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 588, a.d. 1216.
5679. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 206.]
Ooyfredus de Becco, [of Hatton, co, Deri.]
5680. [Temp, Hen. II.] Pale reddish-white: fine, but
very imperfect and cracked, 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield.
DV8 • DE
5681. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 88.]
WalteruB Bech, [0/ Kirkstead, co. Line]
5682. [Late 12th cent] Light reddish- brown : fine, var-
nished. 2^ in. [HarL ch. 45 H. 6.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, shield with central spike. Horse springing.
The saddle cloth fringed with five tassels.
« SIQILLVM WALT6RI B6CH.
5683. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 89.]
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp. Joh.j ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 370, a.d. 1206.
248 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Wamerias de Begalaia, \of Beefy, co. Derb."]
5684. [Early 13th cent] Dark mottled green: fine, much
injured. About li in. when perfect [Woll. ch. i. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
* 8IQIL
Brown, opaque :
Harl. ch. 45 1. 53.]
OilbertuB de Benigwore, Benigwrd or Benigwnrthe,
\of Alton, etc., co. Line',
5686. [Late 12th and early 13th centt'
fine, edge slightly chipped. About 2\ in.
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet with back-ties and nasal, sword, long convex shield.
+ SIQILLVM Q1LB6RTI D€ B€N1NQW0R€.
5686. Light-brown : fine, but imperfect, r. side wanting.
[Harl. ch. 45 I. 52.]
5687. Dark-green : fine, showing mark of handle. [Harl.
ch. 45 I. 54.]
5688. Dark-green : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl. ch. 45
I. 56.]
5689. Dark-green : very fine, showing the composition of
the leathern surcoat with quilted work (cf, J. Hewitt, Ancient
Armour in Europe, vol. i,, p. 126). [Harl. ch. 46 A. i.]
5690. Sulph. cast from No. 5689. [D.C., E. 201.]
569L Plaster cast from fine example, chipped. [Ixxviii. 29.]
5692. Pale greenish-white, varnished : very imperfect,
lower part wanting, [Harl. ch. 46 A. 2.]
5693. Dark-green : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl. ch. 46
A. s.]
5694. Dark-brown, opaque : imperfect and edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 46 A. 7.]
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp, Joh,y ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 369, A.D. 1206 ;
p. 459, A.D. 1207 ; p. 589, A.D. 1 2 16.
MatheuB de Beningworth.
5695. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from chipped and in-
distinct impression. i|- in. [Ixxviii. 28.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
« SIQILLVM MATH€V D€
Robertus de Berevilla, \of Scopwick, co. Line,]
5696. [Early Hen. H.] Greenish-brown : fine. 2 in. [Add.
ch. 20,863.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with
star-like ornament
« SIGILLVM ROB€RTI DE BEREVILLA.
EQUESTRIAN. 249
Robertas de Berohelaya or Berkelai, [ob. a.d. 12 19.]
6697. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im«
pression. 2\ in. [Ixxix. 60.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
with nasal, sword, scabbard, shield of arms : a chevron.
Horse galloping.
« SIQILLV 0B6RTI • D€ • B€RCH€LAYA.
B- A smaller oval counterseal. i-J-Xif in. A warrior,
riding to the 1. on a galloping horse. From a fine antique
oval intaglio gem, set in a metal rim bearing the legend : —
« 8IQILLVM : ROB€RTI : D€ : B€RK€LAI.
RadulftLB de Bemeres n.| [of Great WcUdingfield, co. Suff]
5698. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Creamy-white : indistinct ; app.
by a plaited cord of variously coloured silk strands. 1^ in.
[Harl. ch. 46 D. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
«i SIQILL' • RADVLFI • DE B . . € 8€CVNDI.
WillelmuB Bemer, [son of Hugh Berner,
of Haburc or Habrough^ co. Lincoln^
6699. [A.D. 1147-1168.] Light-red, mottled: fine, with
mark of handle of matrix. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 46 B. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
« 8IQILLVM WILL6LMI B€Rk1€R.
5700. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 99.]
5701.' [A.D. 1 147- 1 168.] Green, discoloured: the edge
chipped. [Harl. ch. 46 B. 3.]
James [Bertie, \si\ Earl of Abingdon,
Baron Norreys of Rycott [a.D. 1682-1699.]
5702. Proof impression in reddish-brown wax from matrix.
2j- in. [xxxix. 40.]
To the 1. On a mount, replenished with foliage. In plate
armour : plumed helmet, sash, sword. Horse springing.
^ 8IQILLVM • PR/ENOBIUS • lACOBI • COMITIS * DE • ABINGDON •
ET • BARONIS • NORREYS • DE • RYCOTT.
Carved borders.
Montague [Bertie- Venables, 2nd\ Earl of Abingdon,
Bar Oft Norreys of Rycott. [A.D. 1699- 1 743.]
Constable of the Tower, Lord Lieut, of the Tower Hamlets.
5703. [a.d. 1702.] Red, covered with paper, before im-
pression : indistinct. 2| in. [Add. ch. 13,630.]
250 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Apparently same as obv. of preceding seal, No. 5702,
with legend altered.
ii SIQILLVM • PR/ENOBILIS • MONTAQ • COMITIS • DE •
ABINQDON • ET • BARONI8 • NORREY8 • DE • RYCOTT.
B. A shield of arms of six quarterings : i. quarterly, i., iv.,
two bars, Venables ; ii., iii., three battering-rams barwise in
pale, headed and garnished, BertiE; 2. quartet ly, in the
second and third quarters a fret, over all a fess, NORREYS ;
3. Sem^ of fleurs-de-lis a lion rampant ; 4. quarterly, in the
first quarter a pierced mullet; 5. a fess betw. three
crescents, Lee ; 6. a chevron betw. three mullets, Danvers.
Ensigned with an earl's coronet. Supporters, dex, a friar with
crutch and rosary, sin, a savage wreathed about the temples
and middle.
On a scroll in base, the motto : VIRTV8 • ARIETE • FORTIOR.
Carved border.
6704. [a.D. 1702.] Another. [Add. ch. I3,63l]
5706. [A.D. 17 1 2.] Another, pressed. [Add. ch. 13,642.]
Cf. Add. ch. 13,644 ; where the rev, is used separately as a shield of
arms.
RogemB Bertram^ Lord of Mitfordy \co, Northumbl
6706. [A.D. 1267-1269.] Dark-green: fine. App. by a
closely woven cord of variegated silk, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 46
D. 15.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned. Arms : an orle betw. eleven crosses crosslet,
Bertram.
« s' roq6ri • btram • dni • d' • midford.
Bu Small counterseal. i in. A shield of arms, as in obv,
« SIQILLVM : S6CR6TI : f^
hlOln Sulph. casts of the obv, and rev, [D.C., E. 262, 263.]
Bogeras Bigod| [4/A] Earl of Norfolk. [A.D. 1225-1270.]
6708. [A.D. 1232-1234.] Creamy-white: fine, cracked and
imperfect. About 2\ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 17,735.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms : a cross,
in base, a lion passant.
« 8IQI CO Hl€.
R. A smaller counterseal. if in. A shield of arms : a
cross, BiGOD.
« S6CR6TVM • ROQ6RI • COMITIS • NORFOLCHI€.
Privy Seal, as Marshal of England.
6709. [a.D. 1255.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped i in.
[Add. ch. 7207.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
I
I
EQUESTRIAN. 251
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned. Arms : a cross, BiGOD.
« S6CR • R • COMITIS • [NORIP • MAR' - ANQU6 .
Beaded borders.
Cf. Vetiista Monumental vol. i., p. 29. Notes to Upton, be Studio
militarL p. 40. ^ , r^ . <«
'^ Another Seal?
5710. [a.D. 1259.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [Ixxix. 62.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat-helmet, sword, shield
of arms. Horse caparisoned. Very similar to the preceding.
. . 8€CR' R' COMITIS NORF' MAR ' ANQ* . . .
RadulfuB flL Idonis de Bilesbi, \pf Huttoft, co. Line.]
5711. [Early Hen. HI.] Dark-green : indistinct, edge very
imperfect. About 2^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 47 F. 22.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk or shirt of mail, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping.
8IQIL V . . I FILM IDONIS DE Bll
5712. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 180.]
HenxiouB Biset, [0/ Fordingbridge, co. Hants.]
5713. [Early 13th cent] Brown : only a fragment of the
centre. About i|- in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 E. 5.]
To the r. In armour.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp. Joh.^ ed. T. D. Hardy, pp. 4, 44, 399, 458.
Bicardns de Blevlle, {ofBlofieldf, co. Norf.]
5714. [Early 13th cent] Brownish-white, or discoloured :
indistinct and edge imperfect 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 46 E. 23.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, broad-
sword, shield. Horse springing.
IQILL
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis temp, JoK^ ed. T. D. Hardy, pp. 327, 537.
5715. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 201.]
Alanus de Blez.
5716. [Late I2th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. i-J. in. [Ixxviii. 31.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield.
«i8IQILLVM ALANI D6 BL€Z.
BicarduB de Blukeville, \son of Roger de Blukeville,
of Winwick, co. Northants,]
" New Seal:'
5717. \circ. A.D. 1225.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped.
I^ in. [Add. ch. 22,544.]
252 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To * the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse springing.
«(SIQ1LLVM RICADI «<c) 06 BLVK6VILL'.
WiUelmoB Blonde, \of Ixworth, co. Suff.]
6718. [Early 13th cent] Discoloured green : very imperfect
and indistinct About i|^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 E. 3 1.]
To the r. In armour.
Legend wanting.
RioarduB de Blunvl.
6719. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i|^ in. [Ixxviii. 32.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
«iSIGILL' RICARDl D€ BLVNVI.
de Bohim, or Boon, [2nd] Earl of Hereford,
[a.D. 122O7-127S,] and \\sf[ Earl of Essex,
6720. [a.D. 1259.] Plaster casts from chipped and some-
what indistinct impression. 2\ in. [Ixxviii. 36, 37.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet, sword, shield of arms (see rev^. Horse galloping. In
base, a bifurcated tree. Fine style of workmanship.
ttSIQILLV • HVMFRIDI • D€ • BOVN • COMITIS • H6RF0R
6SS6SI6.
H. A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lioncels,
BOHUN. Above the shield an estoile of eight points, on each
side a small shield of arms : quarterly, FiTZ-PlERS, Earl of
Essex, his maternal arms.
« SIGILL € • BOV . . OMITIS • H€RFORDI€ 6T
ess . . . I€.
Smaller Equestrian Seal,
5721. [a.d. 1274.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at the lower 1. h. side. I^ in. [Ixxviii. 38.]
To the 1. In a fur mantle, with conical cap, on 1. wrist a
hawk. _
S*. H : D€ : BOHVN : COMITIS : H6RF [6]T : 6S86XI6.
Beaded borders.
Humfiridus de Bohan, [4/A] Earl of Hereford, Earl of Essex,
zxidi Lord High Constable, [A.D. 1297-1301.]
6722. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at the bottom. 2\ in. [Ixxviii. 39, 40.]
• The following paragraph, towards the end of the charter, bears on the
history of the seal : — " Set quia per consilium mutavi sigillum meuni quod
prius fuit : Secretum Ricarai de BlukevUle, feci eciam omnes cartas suas,
quas eis feci, in presentem cartani redigcre, ct earn sigillo meo novo
signavi."
^\
EQUESTRIAN. 253
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and fan plume, sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : BOHUN,
see No. S720.
S' H* D6 BOHVN : COMITIS €T : 98TABVLAR' • ANQU.
The letters AB and ar, in Constabular^y conjoined.
B. A shield of arms : BoHUN, sustained by a loop over a
swan. On each side a shield of arms : FiTZ- Piers, sur-
mounted by a slipped trefoil.
«: 8' : HVMFRIDI : D€ : BOHV [ClOMITIS : HeReFORDI€ :
€T : 6SSeXI€ :
HerebertuB de BolebeOi {of Hampden, co. Buck.]
6723. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: imperfect and
indistinct About i-J- in. when perfect [Slo. ch. xxxiL 58.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
SIQILL D€ BOL6B
Cf. Rotu/t de Oblatis temp. Joh.^ ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 68, A.D. 120a
Johanes de Bolebi, \pf Bulby, co. Linc.l
5724. [a.D. II 70-1 190.] Greenish-brown: fine, well pre-
served. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 20,622.]
To .the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield.
8IQ1LLVM I0HAV1I8 DE BOLEBI.
5725. Another. [Add. ch. 20,623.]
5726. Another. Dark* greenish-brown : fine. [Add. ch.
20,701.]
5727. [A.D. 1 1 67- 1 174.] Another. Green. [Add. ch.
20,624.]
OillebertuB de Buloniay or Bolonia, [ofco. Line.]
5728. [13th cent] Cast in red composition from original
seal bel. to Hon. E. Stanhope (No. 3). [Hi. 2.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
«8IQ1LLVM QILL6B6RTI De BVLONIA.
WiUelmns de Bolonia^ \pf Aljladwick, co. Hert]
5729. [Late 12th cent] Creamy- white : indistinct, and
imperfect i-J- in. [Add. ch. 28,346.]
To the r. looking back. In long surcoat, with hawk on 1. fist.
LL'MI D
RanulfuB de Bonekil.
5730. [Late I2th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
14 in. [Ixxviii. 43.]
254 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat cap-
like helmet with nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield without
spike.
« SIGILL' RANVLFI D6 B0N6KIL :
Emaldus de Boboo, or de Nemore, \pf Syreskam,
CO. Northty At.]
5731. \circ, A.D. 1 147.] Greenish-brown : fine, chipped ;
app. by a green silk cord. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 46.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, kite -shaped shield showing only the interior side.
Horse springing.
«8IQILLVM ERN
5732. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 63.]
5733. [A.D. 1 147.] Discoloured, varnished brown : im-
perfect and indistinct. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 45.]
I DE
5734. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 62.]
Another SeaL
5736. \Temp. Hen. II.] Reddish-yellow : fine, cracked and
imperfect About 3 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 H. 47.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk oi mail, conical helmet,
long lance and flag, sword in belt, long kite-shaped shield.
Horse galloping, with saddle and breastband.
... ILL DE NEMORE.
5786. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 64.]
5737. [7>w/. Hen. II.] Dark red, varnished : very imperfect
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 48.]
E.
5738. Pale yellow : fine, but edge entirely destroyed.
ORE.
5739. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 65.]
Emaldus de Bosco, or de Nemore, {a later) [of Houghton^
CO. Northt.]
5740. [End of 12th cent] Green, mottled : fin^, edge im-
perfect, with mark of the handle. About 2 in. when perfect
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 52.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coat of mail, nasal,
sword, long kite-shaped shield strengthened with an ornament
like an escarbuncle. Horse springing.
4»SIGILLVM ERNALDI DE NEMORE.
R. Small oval counterseal. if X i\ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem, set in a metal rim. A classical sub-
ject of three figures, one with helmet and shield, on an estrade.
«S€CR€TVM • H6RNALDI • De • B08C0.
Beaded border.
EQUESTRIAN. 255
5741. Sulph. cast of the rev. only. [D.C., D. 66.]
6742. [Late I2th cent] Dark-green, mottled: originally
fine, very imperfect. App. by faded purple silk strands.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 51.]
«SIQILL RE.
No counterseal.
5743. [Beg. 1 3th cent.] Opaque yellow uncoloured: fine.
Mark of handle. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 53.]
«8IGILLVM ERNALDI DE NEMORE.
No counterseal.
HenricuB fil. Rogeri de Bosco, \of Flixton, co. Suffl]
5744. [Temp, Hen. III.] £)ark reddish-brown : fine, chipped
at the edge, i^^ in. [L.F.C., i. 21.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat of mail, here indicated in a
curious manner by a chequy or hatched pattern, square-topped
helmet ; reaching out the r. hand. In the field on the 1. a
spear, obliquely set, and over it a shield of arms : an
escutcheon and chief.
«SIQILLVM . . . NRICI FIL' RO . . ER' D€ B'SCO.
5745. White : very imperfect and indistinct [Stowe Col-
lection : Flixton Charters, 14.]
. . . LLVM NRI DE B'SCO.
WillelmoB de Bosco Roardi (P).
5746. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from good but chipped
impression. I-J- in. [Ixxviii. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, round flat cap, sword, kite-
shaped shield. Horse galloping.
«SIG1LU WILL€LMI D6 BOSCO ROARDI (0
RogeruB de Brai, [of Duntotty co. Bedford,']
5747. [Temp. Rich. I.] Brownish-red: fine, 2-J- in.
[Harl. ch. 83 A. 47.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, shield with ornamental bands for support.
^SIQILLVM ROQERI D€ BRAI.
5748. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 121.]
Another Seal.
5749. [Early 13th cent] Uncoloured, varnished: edge
chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 20.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, round-topped helmet,
sword, convex shield strengthened with a cross or escarbuncle,
and central spike.
fiSIGILLVM R0Q6RI D€ BRAI
5750. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 122.]
256 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
— ■■■^ ■^^™^— ■■II Ml ■I ■■■■■■■■■^^^^^ I ■I ■^^^— ^— i^i^^» 11 M ■— ^^^ — ■^^,_^„^a^,a^^
Braibroo (Bobertus de). v, Filius Ingebaldi (Robertus).
Wilem fil. Bemardi de Breclosbi, [of Brocklesby, co. Line.]
5751. [a.D. 1153-1168.] Reddish-brown: fine, cracked,
with mark of the handle. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 20.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse prancing.
«N SIGILLVM : WIUeM • FILIV : BERNARDI : DE BRECL08BL
5752. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 83.]
WillelmuB de Breosa, juvenis.
5763. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impres^on,
chipped on the r. h. side. 24- in. [Ixxviii. 51.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, convex shield with central boss and radiating
lines in form of an estoile of eight points. Horse galloping.
SIG L€LM1 D€ BR60SA IVV6NI8.
Cf. J^otu/i de Ohlatis temp. Jok,^ ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 460, A.D. 1208.
Simon le Breth, or Brito,.[^/^^. Som, f]
5754. \Temp. John.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2\ in. [Ixxviii. 45.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
convex shield with spike. Horse galloping.
. . . QILLV . . 8IMONIS • L€ • BR
5755. Another, from chipped impression. [Ixxviii. 47.]
This shows the head with conical helmet.
« SIGILLVM 8IMONIS BRI . . .
Bretby or Bretuel (Robert de).
V. Bellomonte (Robertus Fitz-Parnell de).
WillelmuB Brito, [or Le Bretun of Tecken\ Tetotty
CO. Northtl
5756. [13th cent] Red : fine but imperfect, with mark of
the handle. About 2-J- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 22,479.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
* I BRITCON]IS.
Conanns [Le PetitJ Duke of Brittany and [s/A] Earl of
Richmond. [a.d. 1165-1171.]
5757. Dark-red : a small fragment [Harl. ch. 48 G. 43.]
0. To the r. In hauberk of mail. Horse with ornamental
saddle.
CCOMmiS RICCHEMVNDI€].
B. Similar to the obv.
CCONIANI
1
EQUESTRIAN. 257
5758. Creamy-white: fine, but very imperfect. About
31^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 28,335.]
5759. Uncoloured, creamy-white : fine, the lower r. h. side
broken off. App. by a skein of faded silks. [Harl. ch. 48
G. 40.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, long convex shield with
broad bordure and ornamental bands ; in the r. h. a long
lance with flag and streamers overhead. Horse galloping.
«8IQILLVM CONANCI DVC18 BRITA3NNI6.
B. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, and continuous
coif, conical helmet, kite-shaped shield, showing interior side,
ornamented with diaper work and a broad bordure, sword,
sash or baldric. Horse with ornamental saddle.
ttSIQILLVM [CONANI COMITI]S RICHEMVNDI6.
The letter S in Sigillum and Ducts, reversed.
5760. Sulph. casts of the obv, and rev* [D.C., D. 109, 1 10.]
Engr. apparently from this example, when it was perfect, in the
Regisirum Honoris de Richmond^ London, 1722, folio, pi. fig. iii. See
also Add. MS. 6728, f. 15 ; and Douet D^Arcq, Collection de Sceaux^
No. 531.
Barnniilpli] del Broo, [" Hostiarius " and] Marshal of King
[Henry //.]
5761. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from imperfect impression.
About 2 in. when perfect. [D.C., D. 162.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
ifitSIQILLV RA D€L BROC MAR68CALU R6QI.
The S in Sigillu is reversed.
5762. Plaster cast [Ixxix. 66.1
R. de Broc, Hostiarius, etc., occurs in the Rotuli de Oblaiis temp, Joh.y
ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 339, a.d. 1206.
BrocloBbi (Eudo, son of Henry de). v. Aufort (Ido de).
HenricuB Clericus [fiL Nigelli] de Brocelaasbi, \of
Brocklesby, co. Line,]
5763. [a.d. 1 1 53-1 168.] Light reddish-brown : fine, with
mark of the handle, edge chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 21.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat with long maunch
on the r. wrist, conical helmet with nasal, long convex shield
with central spike, lance with flag and split streamers (the
flag bears a saltire).
ttSIQILLVM HENRICI CLERICI DE BROCELAV8BI
5764. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 82.]
VOL. II. S
258 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RadnlfhiB do Bucton, [or Buchetun, of Ancaster, co. Line.]
6765. [13th cent] Dark-green: fine, with mark of the
handle, i^ in. [Eg. ch. 509.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse springing.
«8IQILLVM RADVLFFI • DE * BVCTVN.
johaimeB Bucointe, [son of Geoffrey Bucointe,
of London^
5766. [Late 12th cent] Dark^reen, mottled : fine, but
imperfect ; app. by a finely woven hollow bobbin of green
taffeta. 2 in. [Add. ch. 1046.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with nasal,
sword, shield with bordure. Horse galloping. In base a
wyvem, tail flory and nowed, wings expanded.
ILL' • lOHANNIS F BVCVINTE-
The letters NN in Johannis^ and TE in Bucuinte^ respec-
tively conjoined.
Geof. Bokointe occurs temp. yoh.
Johannes Bncninte.
5767. [Late 12th cent.] Piaster cast from fiue impression.
2\ in. [Ixxviii. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk jof mail, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, convex shield with central spike.
fi>SIQILLVM lOHANNIS BVCVINT6.
GodardoB de Bniun . . .
5768. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from a chipped im-
pression. i|^ in. [Ixxviil 42.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM • QODARDI • D€ • BVIVN . . .
HnbertOB de Bnrgo, \Earl of Kent, Justice of England?^
5769. [A.D. 1 227-1 233.] Pale-green: fine, very imperfect ;
app. by a finely woven hollow bobbin of green taffeta. About
2-1- in; when perfect [Add. ch. 20407.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : seven lozenges,
three, three, and one vair^ (or lozengy of fifteen pieces).
Burgh.
Legend destroyed.
H. A shield of arms as described in the obv.
Legend destroyed.
5770. [a.d. 1 227- 1 229.] Dark-green : fine, very imper-
EQUESTRIAN. 259
feet ; app: by a finely woven cord of faded purple taffeta.
[L. F. C, ii. 12.]
Legend destroyed.
Cf. Journ, Brit, Arch, Assoc,^ vols, ix., p. 371, xiv. pi. xvi.
Another Seal,
5771. Plaster casts froni fine but imperfect impression, the
edge entirely gone. [Ixxviii. 55.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat of arms :
round cap, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms
as in the rev.
Legend wanting.
ft. A kite-shaped shield of arms : masculy or lozengy of
nineteen pieces, five, three, and one, vair^ BuRGH. This is
a variant of the arms on the preceding rev.y where the mascles
or lozenges are only three in number in the row in chief.
Legend wanting.
Johannes de Bnrgo, [son and heir of Hubert de
BURGO, of Bansteady co, Surr?[
5772. [a.d. 1269.] Bronze-green: fine, but imperfect.
2\ in. [Harl. ch. 47 E. 35.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield of arms slung by a band over
the r. shoulder. Horse caparisoned. Arms : lozengy, [gu.]
and vair^, BURGH.
[S- SIQ3ICLUVM la nOHANNIS -S- De -S- BVRQOIft
ft. Small round counterseal. i-rV ^'^^ ^ shield of arms, as
described in the obv,
+ SIGILLVM S€CR€TI.
Carved borders.
5773. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., E. 264.]
5774. Sulph. cast of the rev, only. [D.C., E. 387.]
5775. [Late Hen. HI.] Mottled green : fine, edge injured ;
app. by a woven bobbin of green stuff. [Harl. ch. 47 E. 36.]
0. This shows a plume of flowers on the helmet, and some
parts of the legend wanting in the previous seal. No. 5772.
-SSIQILLVM • lOHANNiaS- D€ V BVRGO *
ft. As before.
Robertas de Bunm, \of Ossington, co, Nott,]
6776. [Temp. Hen. HI.] Pale-yellow, uncoloured, opaque :
fine, imperfect on the 1. h. side. i| in. [Toph. ch. 14.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, [sword],
shield. Horse galloping. In base a wyvern, to the 1., with
expanded wings.
«» SIQILLVM • ROB€RTI 06
5777. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 233.]
S 2
26o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Rogeros de Buterleye, {fil. Stephani de Buterleye, MiL]
5778. [13th cent.] Dark-green: imperfect and indistinct
i^ in. [Add. ch. 27,186.]
0. To the 1. In armour : surcoat, sword, shield of arms.
Horse caparisoned. Arms : a fesse between three roses.
Sl€ S
B. Small round counterseal, of which nothing remains but
the legend : —
C8]€CR€T
Butiler (William le). v, (Pincema) Willelmus.
RioardOB flL Johannis de Bimn, MiL [Lord of Cadney^
CO. Line.]
6779. [a.d. 1342.] Cast in pale red composition, i in.
[Ixxviii. 7.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, crested helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse crested and caparisoned, gal-
loping. Arms : three bendlets, Byron. Crest, a mermaid
with comb and mirror, Byron.
8' RICARDI - DE • BIRVN •
5780. [A.D. 1340.] Red: fine, but very fragmentary.
About I in. [Add. ch. 21449.]
RDI • DE • BIRVN.
Doubtful^ perhaps one of the Byron Family.
57^81. [Late 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
I in. rD.C, F. 154.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : bendy
of six, Byron ?
The legend consists of a cross, the letter P reversed, fol-
lowed by seven roses of fine poinls pierced, and as many
fleurs-de-lis, arranged alternately.
Walteras de Cadomo, or Caen.
6782. [Late 12th or 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine
impression, if in. [Ixxvii. 58.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
«81Q1LLV WALTERI De CADOMO.
Walter de Cadomo occurs under Yorkshire, in the Rotuli de OblatiSy
temp. Joh,^ ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 52, a.d. 1200.
MorganuB Cam, \pf co, Glamorgan^
5783. [A.D. 1234.] Dark-green: fragmentary. About
1^ X 1 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 A. 25.]
EQUESTRIAN. 261
Pointed oval. To the I. In armour : tunic, helmet, sword.
ANI • C
5784. [a.d. 1234.] Dark-green : very imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 75 B. 40.]
. . SIQILLV QANI CA . . .
5785. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 214.]
Cam (Morganos.) v. Gam (Morganus).
Thomas, [fil. Hamonis] de Camera, [of Gt Totftam, co. Ess,^
5786. [Early 13th cent.] Pale-red: fine, but imperfect.
2\ in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. I.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round-
topped helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse
springing.
«i8IQ TH M.
5787. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 174.]
Stephanus Camerarins, [of Wikingesbi, Wickenby, co, Linc^
5788. [a.d. 1 187.] Dark-green: imperfect and indistinct.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 9.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat. Horse galloping.
ANI CA
Henricus Camberli . . . ., [or Camerarius^ of
Wykingbyy Wickenby, co. Line]
5789. [Temp, Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine edge chipped.
If in. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 21.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned.
Arms: aroundle(?).
S' HlRlCr CAMB€RLr
R. Small oval counterseal, from a ring, with mark of the
handle. ^ X -^ in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio
gem. Victory to the 1., with trophies, sacrificing (?)
SIQILLVM S€CR€TI.
5790. Sulph. cast of obv. only. [D.C., E. 228.]
Wamerius de la Campani[ay of Barrow, co. Line,']
5791. [A.D. 1152-1175.] Greenish-brown : fine, with mark
of the handle, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 33.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
ifii SIQILLVM WARN6RII D€ LA CAMPANI.
5792. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 125.]
262 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Petms do Campania, [son of Peter de Campania, of
Killingkolm, co. Line.]
. 5793. [Early 14th cent.] Light-brown : fine, with marks
of the setting as a ring. -^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 37.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, shield. Horse caparisoned. The seal is remarkable
for the smallness of its size in comparison with other seals of
this class.
The legend is complete, but very small and faintly
impressed.
« 8' BON SLI
Oerardus de Campo (P).
5794. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect impres-
sion. About 2:J^ in. when perfect. [D.C., D. 179.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, long convex shield. Legend wanting.
(Attributed by Doublcday to Gerard, son of Wlric de Campo, whose
seal, an ornamental design, is attached to Harl. ch. 47 G. 10.)
Martinus de la Chapele, [or de Capella, of Denham, co.
Btick.]
5795. [circ. A.D. 1 1 76-1 191.] Light-brown: fine, edge
chipped. 14 in. [Harl. ch. in C. 38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, furnished with a
long loose tail or flap, conical helmet, with nasal, sword, con-
vex shield with strengthening bands and central spike. Horse
springing, elegantly designed, somewhat resembling the
Greek style.
«»SIQILLV TINI : D€ : LA : CHAP€L€.
5796* Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 151.]
EmolphUB de Certrifelt (P Cestrefelde.)
{A doubtful seal.)
5797. [A.D..1143.] Plaster cast from fine impression, the
edge chipped. 2 in. [Ixxviii. 77,]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, continuous coif, conical
helmet, sword, kite-shaped shield showing interior side
bordered, and held by a short strap.
*SIGILLVM 6RN0LPHI • D€ • CERTRIF6LT.
RobertuB Chambort, or Chambord [of Cow ton, co. Vorl\]
5798. [Early Hen. II.] Red : with mark of the handle.
I J in. [Add. ch. 20,564.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield.
*>SIGILLVM ROB€ .... CHA . . . ORT.
EQUESTRIAN. 263
WalteruB de Chanci, [0/ Skirpenbecky co, York,']
. 5799. [A.D. 1207.] Green: large and thick mass, as is
usually found with the charters of Byland Abbey, of which
this is one. i^ in. [Add. ch. 20,589.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, shield with bordure, central spike, and orna-
mental bands of strengthening. Horse galloping.
fi^eiQILU WALT6RI D€ CHANCI.
The letter N is reversed.
Ricardus de Chandos, [of Wilmarstotiy co. Heref^
5800. [Early 13th cent] Pale-green : originally fine, now
very imperfect on the 1. h. side. About i^ in. [Add. ch.
20416.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with nasal, sword, shield with ornamental strengthening like a
star or escarbuncle. Horse galloping.
«i8IQILL' : RICARDI : D€ A.
Robertas de Chaacninba.
5801. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. \\ in. [Ixxviii. 62.]
To the r. In flowing surcoat, and with round cap, a falcon
by the jesses on the r. wrist.
fiiSIQILL' R0B6RTI D€ CHAVCVMBA.
Paganus de Chaorciis, \or ChaurcUSy of Kempsford, co.
Glouc^
5802. [Early 13th cent.] Dark mottled green : fine, the
edge chipped. 2^ in. [L. F. C, vii. 2.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Arms appear to be : barry of
eight. The arms of Cha WORTH are : barry an orle of
martlets.
^iSIGILL' PACG3AMI D€ CHAORCMS.
The letter N is reversed.
R. A smaller counterseal. i| in. A shield of arms much
defaced, but apparently : barry unnumbered.
«i8€CR6TVM PAGANI D€ CHAORCfiS.
Paganus de ChanrciiB \or Paen de *Chaworth, Chev\
5803. [A.D. 1270.] Green: fine, very imperfect About
1:1^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 19,829.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
[shield of arms]. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barry, an orle
of martlets, CliAWORTH.
CCH]AVRC[IIS3.
264 CATALOGUE OK SEALS.
0HE8TEK.
Bumnlphna [de MewhlneB, $rd] Earl of Chester.
[A.D. 111^1128.]
0604. Plaster cast from imperfect impression. 3 in.
(Ixxx. 7.]
To the r. With sword.
VM RANNVL R€
yourn. Brit. Arch, Assoc., voL v., p. 341. obv. only. The sea] b here
wrongly attributed to Ranulf I!., or de Gemons.
Bantilltis, \or Bandl« de Oemone, 4th] Earl of Chester.
[A-D. 1128-1153.]
0806. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 3 in. [D.C., D.
"1
Tot:
) the r. full-face. In a surcoat, with sword. Horse with
plain saddle and breast-band.
VetQILLVM RANVLPI COMITIS CESTRIGNSIS.
6800. Cast in white plaster. . [xxxiv. 29.]
Archaolog., vol. iv., p. no ; Journ. Brit. Arch, Assoc., vol. v., p. 241.
Hatfo rOyvriioo, ltk\ Earlof Chester. [A-D. 1153-1180.]
FIRST SEAL.
6607. Ia.D. II 55-1 168.] Light-brown, with dark-brown
ynrninh : fine, very imperfect, only centre remaining. [Harl.
ch. S3 A. 13.]
0. For description see No. 5809.
It. Two impressions of an oval counterseal, very imperfect.
About \\ X l-jt in. when perfect. Impression of an antique
oval intaglio gem : two nude athletes in combat, one kneeling
on the other, who is falling backward.
C*] CONTRA 8KGILLVM DOlMINr CESTRI€.
Beaded borders.
The gem In this counterseal was used (according to Randle Holme)
by Ranulph or Randle II., de Gernons, 4th Earl of Chester, father of
this Hugn, see woodcuts of his eeal and counterseal in Journ. Brit.
Arch. Assoc, vol. v., p. 241 (J. R. Planchii, On the seals of the Earls
of Chester'), but with a different legend. Holme, however, ij mistaken in
attributing the seal to R. de Gernons.
5808. [a.d. 1163-1185.] Light-brown, with a dark-brown
varnish: fine, very fragmentary, only centre remaining.
[Stowe Collection, Repyngdon charters. No. 3.]
0. For description see next seal.
R. A small oval counterseal. About i^ x i in. Impres-
sion of an antique oval intaglio gem: uncertain subject, per-
haps a gnostic gryllus or nondescript emblematical figure.
8 . € . . . . TV€
â–º. Light-brown, with a dark-brown varnish : imperfect
[Stowe Collection, Burton Charters, No. 3.]
EQUESTRIAN. 265
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, em-
broidered surcoat with long skirt, and full maunch on r. wrist,
conical helmet with nasal, in the r. h. a lance with square flag
and long streamers : the flag chequy of nine pieces with a
roundle in each square, in the 1. h. a long convex shield
strengthened with an ornamental escarbuncle, and slung round
the neck. Horse with ornamental saddle.
Dfii8IQ]IULV]M • HCVQ30NI8 C0MIT18 C68TR16.
The letter S reversed.
R. Two impressions of a small oval counterseal as described
in the next or second seal.
SECOND SEAL.
With counterseal of WiUielmas Barbeaverill.*
5810. [a.D. 1153-1181.] Bright-red: fine, only the centre
remaining. About 3 in. when perfect. App. by a diapered
bobbin of finely woven threads. [Harl. ch. 83 F. 32.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, long pleated
surcoat, [helmet, sword,] shield ornamented with a bordure,
ornamental strengthenings of a star-like or escarbuncle form.
Horse galloping, with saddle, saddle-cloth diapered lozengy
with a small cross in each space, and fringed, and ornamental
breast-band with pendent pellets..
Legend wanting.
R. Small oval counterseal. i-rV ^ iV ^^'* with marks of a
curiously carved handle. Impression of an antique oval
intaglio gem : a gryllus of two human faces conjoined, on the
1. Silenus, on the r. Mercury ?
fiiSIQILLVM WIL€LMr BARB€AViLL.
5811. Sulph. casts of the obv, and rev. [D.C., D. 114, 115.]
Obv, in Journ. Brit. Arch. Assoc, vol. v., p. 243.
5812. [A.D. 1 1 75-1 180.] Dark-green : very imperfect. [The
o6v. formerly detached and numbered xxxv. 19 (o), but now
rejoined to the Cotton ch. x. 7, to which it belongs.]
0. As before, the long sword, and some other parts wanting
in the preceding seal are shown in this example.
cocMurs]
R. Two smaller counterseals :
(i) Heart-shaped: about i x^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : a human face. Legend indistinct.
(2.) Oval : slightly larger, the impression of another antique
oval intaglio gem. The subject defaced. Legend indistinct
Beaded border.
^ Cf. Radulphus Barba ap'l', among the witnesses to Stowe ch.
Repyngdon, No. 3.
266 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ranulfas [Blundeville, 6///] Earl of Chester^ [and 4///]
Earl of Lincoln, [a.d. i 180-1232.]
.5813. [A.IX 1216-1232.] Creamy-white: fine, imperfect at
the lower part. 3^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 52 A. 16.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned, galloping. Arms : three garbs, two and one,
Chester.
^ SlOr COM Nl€.
BL Small round counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms as
in the obv,
*8€CR€TVM : RANVLFI : COMITIS : G€8TRI€ : €T : UNCOLNI€.
Madox, Formulare Anglicanumj yourn, Brit, Arch. Assoc,^ voL v.,
p. 246.
5814. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 212, 213.]
6815. [a.d. 123 1.] Bronze-green: fine originally, now
injured ; app. by a plaited cord of faded silk. [Cott ch.
xxiv. 16.]
yourn. Brit. Arch. Assoc.^ vol. v., p. 246.
WiUelmus de Chenrevile^ \pr de Caravilla, of Raydon,
CO. Stiff ^
5816. [a.d. 1281.] Creamy-white: now indistinct and im-
perfect H ii^- [Harl. ch. 48 B. i.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield. Horse springing.
H€VR€VIL€.
5817. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 272.]
5818. [a.D. 1286.] Creamy-white: indistinct. [Harl. ch.
47 ^. 43-]
€LMI : D€ : CH€
Robertas de Chetwode, \of Horton, co. Northt.']
5819. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: fine, i^ in. [Harl.
ch. 85 A. 59.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round-
topped helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
^SIQILLVM • ROB€RTI • D€ • CH€TWOD€.
.5820. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 195.]
Philippns de Chime, [or Kyma, of co. Line]
5821. [circ. A.D. 1172.] Light-brown, varnished: origin-
ally good, now the edge chipped. About 2-i in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 36.]
EQUESTRIAN. 26/
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, long convex shield with ornamental
bordure and central boss.
«i8IGILLV LIPI D€ CHIM6.
5822. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 105.]
5823. Bright-red, mottled : fine, edge chipped. [Harl. ch.
52 G. 31.]
* SIQIL .V HI D€ CHIM€.
5824. Dark-red : only a fragment containing the 1. h. side.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 32.]
HIL . . D€ CHIM€.
5825. Creamy-yellow : very imperfect, edge wanting.
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 33.]
Legend wanting.
5826. Light-brown : very imperfect. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 34.]
«iSIGI M€.
5827. [circ. A.D. 1172.] Light-brown, varnished of a dark
colour: only centre part remaining. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 35,]
Legend wanting.
5828. [circ, A.D. 1172.] Brown : originally good, now very
imperfect, r, h. side and bottom part wanting. [Harl. ch. 52
G. 37']
CHIM€.
V. Kima (Philippus de).
- — •
WillelmuB fil. Alani de Clazebi, [co. Line]
5829. [Early 13th cent] Brown, mottled, semi-opaque:
fine, with mark of handle, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 48 B. 39.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet, sword, long convex
shield with central spike, star-like ornament, and bordure.
«iSIGILL' WILL€LMi FILLII ALAMl D CLAXEBI.
5830. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 134.]
583L [Early 13th cent] Dark-green : indistinct in places.
[Harl. ch. 48 B. 40]
5832. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green, mottled: fine.
[Harl. ch. 48 B. 41.]
OUbertus de Clare II. (P), [ca/Zed " Sirongbow;' Earl of
Pembroke and Striguil, i,e. Cltepstow\ etc, \ob. A.D. 1 148], or
OilbertuB de Clare, \ird Earl of Clare^ A.D. 1 152.]
5833. [Temp, Steph.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped round the edge. About 3 in. when perfect
[Ixxviii. 63.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex kite-shaped
shield on which are faint traces of the armorial bearings of
chevronelly, for Clare.
CSIGILLV] 00 • GV L€ r?)
268 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oilebertus do Clara^ [5 /A Earl of Hertford and Gloucester y
A.U. 1 21 8-1 229.]
5834. [a.D. 1218.] Light-brown: fine, now very imperfect,
only centre remaining ; app. by a plaited cord of variegated
threads. About 3 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 37.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, shield
of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three chevrons, Clare.
Legend wanting.
B. A smaller counterseal. i in. A shield of arms as above.
«8IQILU QIL€B€RTi D€ CLARA.
5835. [a.D. 1 218-1230.] Dark-green: fine, but frag-
mentary. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 38.]
0. . . SlQlLL' Q
R. As before.
Oilebertus de Clare, [7///] Earl of Hertford and Gloucester^
[A.D. 1 261-1295.]
5836. [A.D. 1262-1295.] Dark-green : fine, chipped. 3 in.
[L.F.C., xii. 5.]
0. To the 1. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping. Arms : three chevrons, Clare.
6IQILU QIL€B€RTr • D€ • CLAR€ : C0MIT18 : V6RNI6.
B. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned, galloping. Arms : CLARE.
SIQILL' : Qll RTI : D€ : CLAR6 : COMITIS : H€RTFORDI€.
Beaded borders.
Sandfbrd, General Hist,, p. 139 ; Spelman, AspiloguXy Notce in Upton,
p. 68.
5837. [Early Edw. I.] Green : fine, but very fragmentary ;
app. by a closely plaited cord of various colours. [Add.
ch. 20,398.]
6838. [a.D. 1292.] Dark-green : fine, but very fragmentary.
[CotL ch. xviii. 48.]
RlcarduB de Clare^ [of Scdtrey, co. Hunt, and
Buckenhant Parva, co, Norf]
6839. [7>w/. Joh.] Green, mottled: indistinct in places,
li in. [Harl. oh. 83 A. 54.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
ILLVM RICARDl • DE CLARE.
5840. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 145.]
RicardUB de Clare^ [4/A Earl of Hertford, A.D. 1 172-1218.-]
5841. Dark-green, mottled : only a fragment of the upper
part About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 E. 45.]
EQUESTRIAN. 269
To the r. In hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet, sword, kite-
shaped shield.
Legend wanting.
RicarduB de Clare, [6/A] Earl of Hertford
\and6tlt\ Earl of Gloucester, [A.D. 1 230-1 262.]
5842. \circ. A.D. 1250.] Creamy- white : fine originally,
now very imperfect, only centre remaining. About 2| in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 16,531.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, [flat
helmet], sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms :
three chevrons, Clare.
Legend wanting.
ft. A shield of arms of Clare, as in obv,y suspended by a
strap, and supported by two lions rampant addorsed.
Legend wanting.
5843. \circ, A.D. 1250-1260.] Creamy-white: fine, very
imperfect [Add. ch, 20,039.]
0. This shows the helmet and other details wanting in the
previous seal.
ifii 8IQ l€.
H This shows the ornamental foliage at the top of the
shield and the strap.
fii 8IQ CAR €.
Beaded borders.
5844. Plaster casts from fine impression, very much chipped
at the edges. [Ixxviii. 64, 65.]
0. «i SIQ CLAR€ ': CEOIMITIS : H€RTFORDi€.
ft. « SIGILLVM : RICARDI l D€ : CLA 18 i GLO €.
A member of the Clare Family,^
5845. Plaster casts from fine impression, edge entirely
wanting. About l\ in. when perfect [Ixxviii. 66^ 6t^
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three chevrons,
Clare.
Legend wanting.
B. A shield of arms, CLARE : the chevrons diapr^, with
wavy scrolls of foliage. Background hatched. Within a broad
circle of elegantly designed wavy scrolls of foliage.
Legend wanting.
ClericuB de Brocelausbi (Henricns). v. Brocelausbi
(Henricus Clericus de).
♦ Called by Doubleday, Gilbert de Clare, E. of Gloucester and
Hertford.
270 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bicardus ClericoB, \of Branteston, co. Norf.,
son ^Baldewine Clericus, ofthesame^
5846. [13th cent] Pale-green, discoloured : very imperfect.
About If in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 48 C. 6.]
To the 1. In armour.
Legend wanting.
Radnlfas de Climtun.
5847. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. \\ in. [Ixxviii. 69.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
* SIQILU RADVLFI [D36 CLIMTVM.
Radnlfas de ClintnxiiaP.
5848. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. \\ in. [Ixxviii. 68.]
To the r. In armour: conical helmet, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
* SIGILL' RADVLFI D€ CI VNIA (?)•
PetruB de Codingtun.
5849. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
2\ in. [Ixxviii. 70.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, long spear
held horizontally, long convex triangular shield.
SIQILLVM P€TRI D€ CODIM
RoaldaB^ \son of Alan, Constabularitis] Rickemundie^
CO, York,
5850. [Early 13th cent] Recent cast in green composition,
from original s^al bel. to Hon. E. Stanhope ; very imperfect,
I. h. side wanting. About 14^ in. when perfect [lii 22, 23.]
p. To the r. In armour : kite-shaped shield.
8IGILL' ROALD
BL A smaller counterseal. I in. A shield of arms of an
early character : two bars and a chief.
« 8' RO RICH€MVklDI€. •
Also called Reulend^ or Ruold fiL Alani, Constabularius Richcmund*,
in Rotulide Oblaiis, temp. Joh,^ pp. 569, 603 .J
Radnlfas de C[omhillP].
5851. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. 2\ in. [Ixxix. 94.]
To the r. In armour : convex shield slung by a strap
round the shoulders. Horse galloping. In the field, below
the horse, an elegantly designed flower.
. ^ SIGILLVM RADVLFI D€ C
EQUESTRIAN. 27 1
Robertas de Curtenai, [Courtenay, ^^r^?. Cumi.f].
5852. [Early 13th cent.J Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. 2 in. [Ixxviii. y6.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
ifii SIQILLVM . . B€R ... € CVRT€NAi.
Rogerus de Creft, [or Crefth, of Helmedon, co, Northt,']
5853. \circ, A.D. 1225.] Dark-green: fine, with mark of
the handle. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 85 B. 51.]
To the 1. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, long lance or spear in the r. h., long kite-shaped
shield in the 1. h.
ifiiSIGILLVM ROGERI DE CREFT.
5854. [circ, A.D. 1225-1230.] Dark-green : fine, with mark
of the handle. [Harl. ch. 85 B. 52.]
5855. [circ, A.D. 1225-1230.] Dark-green: very fine and
sharp. [Harl. ch. 85 B. 53.]
5856. Sulph. cast of the previous seal, No. 5855. [D.C.,
D. 164.]
Hamo, [//. ECARDi] de Crevequer, [of Blean, co. Kent]
5857. [Early Hen. III.] Green, mottled: fine, edge
chipped. i| in. [Add. ch. 919.]
To the right. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
i&StQILL' HAMONI8 DE CREVEPVER :
5858. Plaster cast from very fine impression, which appears
to be from a veiy close copy of the seal, rather than from the
same matrix. [Ixxviii. 81.]
ManriciuB de Crexm, [of Butterwick, co. Lincoln,]
5859. [A.D. 1 1 58.] Red: fine, edge chipped; app. by
cords of closely plaited or woven threads. 2\ x if in. [Harl.
ch. 49 A. I.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In armour: hauberk and con-
tinuous coif of mail, conical helmet with nasal, sword, kite-
shaped shield very indistinctly cut. Horse galloping, with
ornamental breast-band.
. . . IGILL' MAVRICI DE REV
For another pointed oval seal of this class, cf. Harl. ch. 45 B. 27.
5860. Sulph. .cast. [D.C., D. 78.]
Another Seal.
5861. [Early Hen. II.] Creamy-white, varnished brown.
I J- in. [Add. ch. 20,591.]
272 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
MA 6
Johazines de CriaiL
5862. [Late I2th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
i^ in. [Ixxviii. 79.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, convex kite-shaped shield. Horse galloping.
«i SIQILL' • lOH'IS • D' CRIAIL.
Johamies de Criol.
5863. ii2th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2i in. [Ixxviii. 78.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, cap-shaped
helmet with nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike and
rays.
« 81QILLVM • I0HANNI8 • DE CRIOL.
WalieraB Croc.
5864. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from good impres-
sion. 1 1- in. [Ixxviii. 80.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round cap-
like helmeti sword, shield Horse galloping.
ifii SIQILLVM : WALT6RI : CROC :
WalteruB Croc^ [son of Walter Croc, of Wadwick,
CO. WtUs.]
5865. [Late 12th cent] Pale greenish-brown : fine, lower
part chipped. 2^ in. [L.F.C., xiii. 11.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round cap-
like helmet, sword, shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
a^SIQILLV I • CROC.
Robertas fiL Ricardi de Crocstun, [of Habroughy co. Line.]
5866. [i 2th- 1 3th cent] Creamy-white, discoloured: fine,
edge chipped. Marks of the handle. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,741.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
ifrSIQILU ROBERT! FILM RICARDI DE CROCSTVN.
The letters TUN, of Crocsiun^ placed in the. field.
WillelmuB fiL Walteri de Cnkeleya, [of Cookley, co, Suff]
5867. [Early 1 3th cent] White, discoloured and varnished :
indistinct and imperfect i^ in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 28.]
EQUESTRIAN. 273
To the r. In armour : round-topped helmet, sword, convex
shield. Horse galloping.
«i 8IQILL I • FIL
5868. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 193.]
Robertus do Curli.
5869. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2| in. [Ixxviii. 82.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, conical helmet, sword, kite-
shaped shield.
SIQILLVM . . . OBERTI . . . CVRLI.
Willelmus do Curclii; \pf Spaxtotiy co. Som^l
5870. [circ. KJ), 1 1 36-1 165.] Red, discoloured : originally
fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch. 49 B. 23.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk diapered, cpnical helmet,
sword
4!>...Q.... CI* DA
Siephanus de Cnrzunj \of Diseworthy co, Leic,]
5871. [circ. A.D. 1 1 80.] Red : fine, but imperfect. 2 in.
[Cott. ch. V. 49.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield, with star-like orna-
mentation and central spike. Horse galloping.
SIGILLVM 8T€ VRSVN.
5872. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 182.]
Johaniies Danecnrt, [or DE Daiencurt, 0/ Granby, co, NoU,]
5873. [a.D. 1170-1184.] Dark reddish-brown: fine, in-
distinct in parts. 2^ in. [Add. ch. 20,738.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
nasal, sword, long convex shield.
^ SIQILLVM • IOHANNES DANECVRT.
The C is square.
Manesems de Danmartiii; \of Mendlesham, co, Suff\
5874. [a.D. 1171-1172.] Red: originally fine, chipped at
the edge. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 49 C. i.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield.
SIQIL ANESER' : D MARTIM.
Normannus de Darci^ \son of Philip de Arcy, knt,,
of Stallingboroughy co. Line]
5875. [Temp, Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine, i in. [Harl.
ch. 49 C. 46.]'
VOL. IL T
274 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : surcoat, helmet with vizor down,
shield of arms, sword. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three
roses of six leaves, Darcy.
S' NORMANNl • D€ DARCI.
5876. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 276.]
Phillppui de Davintria, \pf Thurnbyy co. Northt.'\
5877. [A.D. 1 194?] Red: fine fragment About 2| in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 22474.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, sword.
Legend wanting.
MaieuB de Da[a]ntn.
5878. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. 2-J- in. [Ixxviii. 83.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, flowing coat, helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield with projecting spike.
Legend reversed : —
ifii 8IQILLVM • MAT6V8 • D€ • DACV3NTN.
Oalfridus de Dearleeia.
6879. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2\ in. [Ixxviii. 85.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
with nasal, short sword ; no shield.
«i SIQILLVM QALFRIDI D€ D€ARL€€IA.
The letters ar of Dearleeia conjoined.
Willelmus [fil, Johannis] de Dlnigtxina^ [Clerk,
of Dinnington, W, R,, co. York,]
5880. [Late 13th cent] Dark-green: good. +|-in. [Add.
ch. 21,575.]
To the 1. Wtth a hawk, held by the jesses, in the 1. hand.
S' • WILL6LMI • D€ • DINIQTVNA.
Beaded borders.
OregorioB de Diva, [0/ Ashby Ledgers, co. Nor t hi,]
5881. [Late Hen. II.] Creamy-white : fine, but indistinct,
edge chipped ; app. by a woven riband of green thread. 2 in.
[Add. ch. 21,516.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping. In front of the rider an uncertain object.
Dl
EQUESTRIAN. 275
Hugo de Dive, [//. Will, de Dive, of cos. Northt
and Sussex\,
6882. [A.D. I200-I2IO.] Pale-red: originally fine, now
fragmentary. About 2 in. when perfect, [Add. ch. 21,879.]
To the r. In armour : with surcoat
HVQONrs
Willelmui de Dive, [//. Hugonis de Dive, of Nortoft,
CO, Northt^
6883. [Late 12th cent] Uncoloured : imperfect and
indistinct 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 49 F. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, shield.
VA.
Jolm de Dreox, \puke of Brittany y 6th (jth) Earl of
RicAmond,]
6884. [A.D. 1279.] White -..only fragment of the central
part [Add. ch. 7756.]
0. To the r. In armour. Horse caparisoned. Arms as
on rev.
Legend wanting.
H. A smaller counterseal. i-J- in. diam. A shield of arms :
chequy, a canton, BRITTANY.
L^end wanting.
Trdsor de Numisntatique^ Sc. des Rois^ pp. 19, 20.
Jolin de Dreox, {Duke of Brittany y Zth (()th) Earl of
Richmond, and Lord of the Rape of Hastings, co. Sussex,
A.D. 1 306-1 334.]
6886. [A.D. 1315.] Red : very fine, edge chipped; enclosed
in a case of red leather lined with diapered stuff, and edged
with variegated silk stitches. About 2-^^ in. when perfect.
[Egert ch. 399.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with
vizor down, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned, with fan
plume. Arms : chequy, or and az. a bordure gu,, charged
with lions of ENGLAND, over all a canton, erm,, Brittany.
Background diapered lozengy, with a small pierced cinque-
foil in each space.
NDI€.
R. Small round counterseal. -J- in. Within a pointed gothic
iquatrefoil, with sunk trefoil openings in the spandrils, a shield
of the arms as described on the obv,, suspended by the guige
or strap from a trifurcated tree.
Registrum Honoris de Richemond, pi. ad init.
T 2
276 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robertas Dudley, K.O., Earl of Leicester ^ etc.
5886. [A.D. 1577.] Red: fine. 3 in. [Add. ch. 8487.]
0. To the 1. on a mount. In plate armour : plumed
helmet, and sword. Horse caparisoned. On the trappings a
bear statant, surrounded by a Garter, and a lion passant
within a collar of the Order of St. Michael.
In place of a legend a collar of the above Order of St.
Michael. Outside this an ornamental border of pearls in
small oval links.
B. Within a Garter, bearing the motto of the Order, and
surmounted by an earl's coronet, on a carved escutcheon a
shield of arms : quarterly of eight pieces, i. a lion rampant
queue fourch6e, SUTTON ; 2. two lions passant, Dudley ;
3. a cinquefoil, erm., Paganell ; 4. Barry of six in chief
three roundles, a label of as many points. Grey ; 5. ? Barry
of ten an orle of martlets, VALENCE ; 6. a lion rampant
within a bordure engrailed, Talbot : 7. a fess between six
crosses crosslet, Beauchamp ; 8. chequy a chevron, WAR-
WICK. In the nombril point a crescent for diflference. Sup-
porters, dex,^ a bear erect on its hind legs, collared and
chained, and charged with the above difference ; J2;i., a lion
rampant crowned.
« ROBERTYS • COMES • LEYCESTRICE • BAR30 • DE •
DENBIQHE • VTRIVSQVE • ORDINIS • QARTERII •
ET • SANCTI • MICH • MILES, m m M m
The letters HE in Denbighe are conjoined.
5887. Red : fine, cut from a charter and pierced for sus-
pension, [xxxv. 345.]
5888. Sulph. casts of obv, and rev, from good impression.
[D.C., H. 79, 80.]
Aggelram de Dnxnart, or Ingelram de Domardi
\pf FaxtOHj etc., co, Nortkt.']
5889. [i2th-i 3th cent] Green, varnished : very indistinct,
edge chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 49 F. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
« 8 Q€RAM RT.
5890. Plaster cast from chipped impression. 2 in.
[Ixxviii. 88.]
« SIGILLVM : AQQELRAM
Ralph de [D]iuxBtan8Cot (P)
5891. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i\ in. [Ixxix. 45.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat, helmet,
sword, long shield. Horse galloping.
* 8IQILL' RADVI VM8TAMSGOT.
EQUESTRIAN. '2^^
Willelxnas de Echingeham, [Miles, of Etckingham^ co. Suss!]
5892. \circ. A.D. 1307-8.] Bronze-green : fine, but chipped.
li in. [Egert ch. 398.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with fan plume, sword, shield. Horse galloping, capari-
soned and plumed. Arms : a fret, or fretty, ECHINGHAM.
In the field four shields of arms, two above, two below
the horse : i. as No. 4 in the rev,; 2. as No. 2 in the rev.;
3. three bars, over all a bend ; 4, as No. 4 in the rev,
S' DOMINI • WILL€LMI • D€ • €GHINQ€HAM.
B. Four shields of arms in cross, the points meeting at the
centre, i. fretty, ECHINGHAM ; 2. three crescents, over all a
canton ; 3. lozengy ; 4. on a chief two pierced mullets.
« : 8' WILUI : D€ : 6GHINQHAM.
5893. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Bronze-green: fine, chipped at the
edge. [Egert. ch. 400.]
PetruB de Eclisfeld.
5894. [a.D. 1185-1201]. Discoloured : a fragment. About
2 in. when perfect. [HarL ch. 43 A. 54,]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet and nasal.
9>SIGIL
Fnlcherxis, Doxninus de Ednesouria, [or Edensor,
CO. Derby,"]
5895. [Late 12th cent.] Light-brown, thickly varnished :
imperfect ; app. by a diapered ribbon of plaited threads.
2\ in. [HarL ch. in F. 59.]
To the r. In armour ; hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield.
â– . . . lull ...... \m . . . . t . ^^
5896. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 92.]
Henricus [fil, Vitalis] Engainne, [or Engavne,
of Laxton, co. Noriht^
5897. [a.D. 1248-1261.] Green: fine, but chipped; app.
by green silk cords, i^ in. [Add. ch. 22,080.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
spear, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with ornamental
breast band. Arms : a fess dancett^e betw. six crosses
crosslet, Engaine.
S' H€[N]R1G1 : €N m GAINN€ •
Beaded borders.
5898. Another, on a label, sewn to the cords of the above
impression. [Add. ch. 22,080.]
S' H€N I : €N M QAINN€ i
.-^
278 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WiUelmuB, [Count of Boulogne and Warrenne^ youngest son of
King Stephen^
5899. [a.d. 1146-1159.] Green, with a brown varnish:
fine but imperfect About 2^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 83
A. 25.]
0. To the r. three-quarters. In armour : hauberk, conical
helmet, lance and flag in the r. h., and kite-shaped shield,
showing interior side on the 1. h.
* 8
B. Small oval counterseal. f x i in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : an indistinct warrior, with a shield
and lance, set in a metal rim, with indistinct legend.
5900. Sulph. cast of the obv, only. [D.C., D. 80.]
Johannes de Estoatevilla, [Miles, of Eckington, co. Derby,]
5901. [A.D. 1255.] Creamy-white: fine, imperfect. About
2\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20486.]
0. To the 1. In armour: hauberk, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barry of
twelve, over all a lion rampant, EsTOUTEVlLLE. (Cf. Add.
MS. 17,732.)
SIGILLVM • IOHCA3NNIS • D€ €8CTOV]T€VII
R. A smaller counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms, as in
the obv,i suspended by a loop, and betw. three round buckles.
WUlelmus de Estateville, [of Upsall, etc., co. York,]
5902. [Late 12th cent] Dark-green, varnished brown:
very imperfect About 2^ in. when perfect [Add. ch.
19,922.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike.
IQILL
AlmarlcuB [D'Evereux, 4/^ £arl of Gloucester,
Count-Earl of Evreux. A.D. 1192-1216.]
5903. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2-J-in. [Ixxviii.
93.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, caplike helmet,
with nasal and pendants, shield with central boss. Horse
with ornamental saddle. Beneath the horse a fleur-de-lis.
«i SIGILLVM • AMARIGI : GOMITIS : €BROIG€NSI8.
Cf. Douet d'Arcq, Collection de Sceaux, No. 10,139.
PetruB de Falkenberge, [of Mablethorpe, co. Line]
5904. [Early 13th cent] Light-green : very imperfect,
and the face peeled ofi" in places. About 2\ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 49 I. 16.]
EQUESTRIAN. 2/9
To the r. In armour: hauberk, flat-topped helmet, long
convex shield.
fii SI P€ €.
Walterus de Enle, or Fenle, (Faucnmberge),
\of Mablethorpe, co. Line]
5905. [Early 13th cent.] Light-brown: fine, but imper-
fect. About 2f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch, 49 I. 17.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, shield. Horse
galloping. Arms appear to be: a fess, and label of three
points.
. . . QIL ERI DE ENLE, OT D'FENLE.
R. Small pointed oval counterseal, with mark of the handle.
li X i in. An eagle displayed, head turned to the r.
fltSlQILLVM S6CRETI.
Cf. Rotulide OblatiSy temp, Joh,^ ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 253, A.D. 1205.
Basil [Feilding, 2nd\ Earl of Denbigh. [A.D. 1643-1675?]
5906. Cast in lead from fine impression. 2\ in. [Slo.
xxxiv. 31.]
To the I., on a mount In plate armour : with an ostrich
plume. Horse caparisoned. Arms : on a fess three lozenges,
Feilding. In the background, on the r., a palm-tree. In
the foreground, an eagle rising reguardant, in allusion to the
arms.
« SIGILLVM •:• BASILII •:• COMITIS •:• D€NBIQH.
Outer border carved.
5907. Sulph. cast. [D.C., H. 83.]
Robertas fil. D. Will, de Ferrariis, [Robert de Ferrers^
Zth Earl of Derby. A.D. 1254-1278.]
5908. \circ, A.D. 1265.] Green: very fine, chipped, with
marks of the four studs used to steady the matrix. 2| in.
[Add. ch. 20,459.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield slung by a strap over
the shoulder. Horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms : vair6,
Ferrers.
«) robs • fil' • €t • h€r€s • dni : will'i : d€ • f6rrar' •
qoda' • comitis • d€rb€y€.
The letters ER in hares and Derbeye^ conjoined.
B. A large shield of arms : vair^ (in fourteen rows), for
Ferrers, suspended by a strap from an elegantly designed
conventional tree, and betw. two finely drawn wavy branches
of foliage and flowers.
fti SIQILLVM • ROB€RTl • D€ [F6RRAR3I1S - COMITIS : D€RB6Y€.
Beaded borders.
280 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
5909. [a.d. 1262.] Mottled-green: fine, but imperfect;
app. by cords of plaited thread. [Wol. ch. 6. 48.]
I : WILL'I S • D€RB
Be. . . . IQILLV €RRAR11S • COM
5910. Mottled-green : fine, but very imperfect, only centre
remaining. [Wol. ch. 9. 67]
5911. [a.d. 1262.] Mottled-green : fine, but very imperfect
[Egert. ch. 443.]
Legend wanting.
6912. Sulph. casts of adv. and rev. from fine and perfect
impression. [D.C, E. 256, 257.]
5913. Sulph. cast of obv. only from fine impression, [xlvii.
1065.]
5914. Plaster casts from fine impressions. [Ixxviii. 99,
loa]
Willelmas de Ferarlis, [Miles, Lord of Groby or Grooby^
CO. Leic.]
5915. [Early 13th cent] Light-brown, varnished: fine,
but imperfect, only centre remaining. About 2-J- in. when
perfect [Harl. ch. in G. 4.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and surcoat Horse capa-
risoned. Arms : mascles (number uncertain), for Ferrers.
Legend wanting.
WUlelmas, Comes de Ferrariis, \Earl of Ferrers and 6thEarl
of Derby ^ son of William de Ferrers^ $th Earl of Derby,
A.D. 1191-1246.]
5916. [a.d. 1191-1199.] Red: fine and very heavy, chip-
ped. About 2|- in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 437.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, long convex
shield. Horse galloping.
WILL CO €RR[A3RII8.
Another seal
6917. Dark mottled-green: fine, but imperfect About
2| in. when perfect [Wol. ch. 2. i.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, shield of arms : vair6, Ferrers.
IS
B. Small oval counterseal. 14- x i in. With mark of
the handle. ^ Impression of an antique ovil intaglio gem. A
lion devouring a stag.
% S' WILL6LM1 COMITIS D€RB€I€.
6918. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. [D.C, E. 241, 242.]
5919. [A.D. 1 200- 1 22 5.] Green, fragmentary. [Add. ch.
24,201.]
EQUESTRIAN. 28 1
6919.* Plaster cast of obv. only, from chipped impression.
[Ixxviii. 95.1
*• ^ •* « FERR
Willelmas [de Ferrariis, jtk] Earl of Derby.
[A.D. 1246-1254!]
6920. [a.D. 1254.] Light-green : fine, upper part chipped.
About i^ in. [Egert. ch. 442.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, shield, sword.
Horse galloping. Fine style of workmanship.
Wl T • D€ • F
R. Small round counterseal. ^ in. A shield of arms:
vair6, on a bordure eight horse-shoes.
« S WILL'I : COMITIS : DERB*.
Second Counterseal.
6921. Plaster cast from fine, but chipped, impression,
showing parts wanting in the previous seal. [Ixxviii. 97, 98.]
0. As before.
« SIGILLVM WILL€LCM] € • F6RRARII8.
B. Small round counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms as
before, but from different and larger matrix,
^ FRANG6 L€Q€ T€Q6.
{Here begins the series of Seals arranged under FiLlus.)
HerbertUB filius Adalardi, of co. Line.
6922. [Late 1 2th cent] Light-brown: indistinct in places,
and imperfect. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54
E. so
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, kite-shaped convex shield with radiating
ornament and central spike. Horse galloping with orna-
mental breast-band.
fi SI VM • H Lll RDI.
6923. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 202.]
Patricias filius Ad^e.
6924. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped and rubbed. 2 in. [Ixxix. i.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
with ties behind, sword, convex shield. Horse with fringed
saddle-cloth.
« SIGlILL' • PATRICII • FILM • AD€.
Johannes filius Alani [de Wlurington, ( Wolwardington,
Walrington^ or Wolverton,) co. Warw.]
6926. [13th cent] Dark-green : fine and perfect i-^ in.
[Harl. ch. 86 F. 61.]
282 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : bendy,
uncertain in number ; probably bendy of six or of ten, for
WoLWARDlNGTON or Walrington, of CO. Warwick.
«i SIQILL' • IOHANN18 : FILl • ALANI m
6926. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 265.]
5927. Mottled-green : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl. ch. 86
F. 62.]
5928. [a.d. 1272.] Dark-green, slightly mottled with red
grains : very fine and perfect. [Harl. ch. 86 G. i.]
6929. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 266.]
6930. Dark-green, slightly mottled : lower part chipped.
[Harl. ch. 86 G. 2.]
RicarduB [Fitz-Alan, 7/!*] Earl of A rundeL
[a.d. 1 267-1 301.]
6931. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2 in. [Ixxix. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with fan plume, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
caparisoned and plumed. Arms : a lion rampant.
SIQILLVM : RICARDI : COMITIS : D€ : ARONDEL.
WUlelmus filius Alani \pf Woodbridge, co. Sujffl]
5932. [Early 13th cent] Light -green: indistinct and
imperfect. About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 A. I.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and shield.
. . . QILLV M
5933. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 142.]
WillelmuB fi/tus Willelmi //« Alani
[0/ Brockton, co, Salop.]
5934. [Early 13th cent.?] Light-brown: fine, but im-
perfect. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 A. 2.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Archaic design.
«i SIQILL ALAMI «
The N in -^ lani reversed.
5935. Sulph. cast. [D.C, E. 206.]
OalfiriduB filius Albri[ci of Mar ton, co. Line]
5936. [13th cent] Dark-green, discoloured at the bottom :
fine, with mark of the handle. i|- in. [Cott ch. xxvii. 62.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet and nasal, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
«i SIGILLVM QALFRIDIDI (*ic) FILII ALBRI.
5937. Sulph. cast. [D.C, D. 191.]
m
EQUESTRIAN. 283
Robertas filius Walteri, filii Alueredi \pf co. Line]
5938. [a.D. 1147-1160.] Light-brown, mottled : edge
imperfect. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 50 A. 6.]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet, sword, long convex
shield with central spike.
. . SIQCILLVM] ROBERT' • FKUII WALTERI.
6939. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 81.]
. . 8IQ . . LVM • ROBERT' • FItUII WALTERI.
Rogenu filius Aluredi [of co. York,]
5940. [Late 12th cent] Greenish-white: very indistinct.
About i|^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 81 17.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Legend defaced.
W fi/ius Baldewini, [0/ CO. Nott f\
' 5941. [Early 13th cent] Sulph. cast I-J- in. [D.C.,
D. 166.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
«i SIQILL' W II BALDEWl.
Cf. Rotuli de Oblatis^ temp, Joh,y ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 51, A.D. 1200;
p. 446, A.D. 1207.
Alanus filitis Briani, \Lord of Bedale^
of North Cowtotiy co. York.]
5942. [circ. A.D. 1250.] Dark-green : fine, i^- in. [Cott
ch. ix. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet plumed,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barry.
» SIQILU • ALANI • FILII • BRIANI.
5943. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 227.]
Cadwalan fi/ius Caratoci, of S. Wales.
5944. [circ. A.T>. 1200.] Bright reddish-yellow: fine, im-
perfect at the lower part. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 29.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
ornamental border and central spike. Horse galloping.
«i 8IQILL' CADW . . . '. Nl Fl RATOCI.
5945. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 85.]
MarganoB filius Caradoci, [of Aberafon, co. Glamorg,]
6946. [i2th or 13th cent] Bright reddish-yellow: im-
perfect on the r. h. side. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 29.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, round-
topped helmet and nasal, sword, shield of large dimensions,
284 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
convex, round-topped, ornamented with star and central spike.
Horse galloping.
«i 8 AMI • FILM CI.
The letter N reversed.
5947. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 86.]
MarganoB filitis Caradoci, \pf Aberafan, co. Glamorg.l
{Perhaps same person as t/ie last,)
5948. [A.D. 1205.] Bright -red: indistinct and chipped,
with mark of the handle. 2^ x 2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 B. 30.]
Oval to the r. In armour : hauberk, round-topped helmet,
sword, shield.
«) 8IQILLVM MARQANI FILII CA CI.
The letter S reversed.
6949. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 197.]
5950. [A.D. 1205.] Bright-red: indistinct and imperfect
[Harl. ch. 75 B. 31.]
ifii 8IQILLVM MARQ
Robertas filius HUGONIS [//« Eudonis, 0/ Tattershall,
CO, Line.]
5951. [i2th cent] Light-red : fine, but imperfect About
2|- in. when perfect [Hari. ch. 56 H. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, tall round-topped helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse
with ornamental breast-band. Arms : chequy, a chief in-
distinctly charged. The stirrup of peculiar form.
«i 8ICQILLVM] 8.
6952. Sulph. cast from another imperfect impression.
[D.C., D. 149.]
«i 8IQIL' €RT 8.
Wigofilius EUDONiS \pf Tattershally co. Line.]
5953. [i2th cent] Dark -red, varnished: fine, but im-
perfect About 2-^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 56 H. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield.
«i 8IQILLVM
5954. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 132.]
Willelmns filius Gregorii, [of Finmere, co. Oxon.']
5955. \circ. A.D. 11 89.] Light-brown: indistinct and im-
perfect About i^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 D. 15.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
See Pipe Roily co. Wilts., i Ric. I.
J
a
EQUESTRIAN. 285
PetruB filitis Grente, \of Carlton^ co. York,]
5956. [a.d. 1183-1184.] Self-coloured, varnished: fine,
but imperfect With mark of handle. 14 in. [Add.
ch. 20,562.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and continuous coif with
ties, surcoat, conical helmet with nasal, sword, convex shield
with central spike. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
: SIQILCLVM] PETRI FILM Q[R]6I4T€.
The N reversed.
Madoc filius Grifud, [of Ekal, co. Montgom. f\
5957. [A.D. 1228.] Light - yellow : fine originally, now
very imperfect About 2-J- in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,637.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat flat-
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
B. Small oval counterseal, with mark of the handle,
i^ X I in. Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem : a
bust in profile to the r.
ADOCI FILM QRIF
Thomas filius Willelmi fi.1 Haconis \pf Grimsby,
CO. Line.]
5958. [Early 13th cent] Brown: fine, with mark of
handle, if in. [Harl. ch. 50 C. 23.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet with nasal, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
8IQILVM • THOM€ • FILM • WILL'I • FILM • HACONIS.
5959. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 175.]
5960. Light brown, varnished : only a fragment of the
lower part [Harl. ch. 50 C. 24.]
Osmxmd fi/ius Hamonis.
5961. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2| in. [bcxix. 5.]
To. the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with ties behind, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, with fringed breast-band and saddle-cloth.
«iSlGILU OSMVNDI FILM HAMOMIS.
Philippus fi/ius Hamonis.
5962. [i2th century.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2-^ in. [Ixxix. 6.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
with ties behind, sword, kite-shaped convex shield, bordered.
SIGILLVM : PI : FILM : HAMONIS.
286 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Willermas filius Hamun, \of Wolverton, co. Buck,]
5963. [13th cent] Mottled-green: fine, well-preserved.
I| in. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 43.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet and nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
SIQILLVM WILL€RMI FILII HAMVN.
6964. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 223.]
5965. Mottled-green : fine, chipped. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 42.]
5966. Mottled-green : fine, chipped ; app. by a woven tape
of damask thread. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 44.]
5967. Pale yellowish - brown : imperfect at the base.
[Harl. ch. 85 D. 46.]
5968. Dark-green : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86 F. 60.]
5969. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 224.]
RicarduB filius H ardingi, or Richard de M
5970. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression, i^ in. [Ixxix. 7.]
To the 1. In armour : long coat ornamented with stripes,
embroidered cap, a falcon on the 1. wrist.
SIGILLVM : RICARDI : DE : M I.
Conanas filius Heli^e.
5971. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect and
indistinct impression. 2 in. [Ixxix. 8.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, coif, surcoat, cap-like
helmet with nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield. Horse
galloping.
«i 8IQIL . . M : CONANl FlLIt H€U€.
OsbertuB filius HuGONis.
5972. [Late 12th cent] Cast in plaster, tinted light
yellowish-brown, from fine, but imperfect, impression. About
2-J- in. when perfect With mark of handle, [xliii. 51.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
«i SIGILL B€RTt ONIS.
5973. Pale greenish-brown : fine, but fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 50 A. 45.]
ILLV Tl
Adam filius Ilberti.
5974. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2\ in. [Ixxix. 4.]
EQUESTRIAN. 287
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical cap, sword,
kite-shaped convex shield with central spike.
«> SIGILLVO : ADE : FILM : ILBERTI.
5975. Another. From a fine impression. [Ixxix. 9.]
Robertas filius Ingebaldi, \of Braybrook^ co. NorthL]
5976. [A.D. 1183-1184.] Dark -yellow: fine, somewhat
injured. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 3.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping, with an
ornamental breast-band.
fi SIGILLVM : ROBERTI FILII INGEBALDI.
Cf. Rotulide Oblatis, temp, Joh.^ ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 289, A.D. 1205.
Howel filius Katwallaun, [of Dolgeneru; co, Radn:\
5977. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown : very imperfect and
indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,727.]
To the r. In armour. Horse galloping.
. . SIGILLVM
Cunel filius Johannis, filii Meghi, [of Westfield,
CO, Norfl
5978. [Temp. Hen. I.-Steph.] Light-brown, semi-opaque :
a fragment. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 26,726.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, helmet and
nasal, sword, shield.
SI M€
Ivo filius La[m]bardi, [seal used by JOHN DE AsWELLE.]
5979. [13th cent] Brown : indistinct, edge much injured.
i\ in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 29.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, convex
shield, with uncertain charges somewhat resembling two bars.
Horse galloping.
SIGILLV IVO FIL' LABARD . . .
Leisan filius Morgani, [of Pulttmore, co. Glam.] .
5980. [a.d. 1215-1221.] Dark-green : fine, well preserved,
with mark of the handle. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 35.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
round-topped helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield
with central spike. Horse galloping.
SIQILLWM : L€ISAVN : FILII : MORGAN.
598L Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 225.]
Another Seal.
5982. [Early 13th cent] Light-brown, uncoloured : edge
imperfect. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 34.]
288 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
An abbess or religious woman, wearing a tall head-dress
and wimple, seated on a cushioned throne with carved panels
and footboard, holding up the r. h. in benediction ; in the 1. h.
a book bound in an ornamental cover. On the 1. h. side
before her, the owner of the seal kneeling in supplication.
. . QILLVM L6ISAN : Fl
RogeruB filius Nicholai, \of Everton, co. Hunt.'\
5983. [Early 13th cent] Light-brown, varnished: fine,
chipped at edges. i-J- in. [Har). ch. 83 B. 13.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and continuous coif, sur-
coat, round-topped helmet and nasal, sword, triangular convex
shield with borders and central spike or boss. Horse gallop-
ing, with ornamental breast-band.
SIQILLVM . RO FILII : NICNOLAI. (tic)
6984. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 176.]
Willelmus filius Otueri, [of co, Lincoln.']
5985. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown, varnished : very
indistinct i| in. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 15.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, kite-shaped
shield. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
« SIQILLVM WILI FILII OTY6RI. (0
5986. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 124.]
Radulfas filius Petri de Saidene ?
5987. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i|- in. [Ixxix. 10.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
kite-shaped shield.
«i SIQILL* . RADVLFI . FILII . PETRI . .
Simon filius Petri, \pf Preston, co. Northt'\
5988. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Red : chipped, edges
imperfect 2| in. [Harl. ch. 85 D. 49.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-
band.
« SIGILLCVIM : 8IMONIS : FILII : P6TRI.
5989. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 13L]
Hngo filius PiNCEONIS, Lord of Eresby, \co. Line.]
5990. [Temp. Steph. or Hen. II.] Light-brown, varnished :
cracked and very imperfect About 2^ in. when perfect
[Harl. ch. 508. 18.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 289
Osbem filius Pontii, \of Longney, co. Glouci]
5991. [circ. A.D. 1 100.] Light-red : edge chipped. 2 in.
[Harl. ch. 50 B. 22.]
To the 1. In armour: cap-like helmet, a hawk with ex-
panded wings on the 1. hand. In the field on the 1. a bird
flying.
«i8IQILLVM 08B6RN1 . . .NZCOI.
5992. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 90.]
BrlanuB or Brientius filius R adulfi, [of Steeple^ co. Ess."]
5993. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green : fine, edge chipped.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 39.]
. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet and nasal, sword, shield with ornamental border and
central spike. Horse galloping, with bordered breast-band,
ifii SIQILL' • BRIANl • FILM • RADVLFH}.
5994. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 205.]
Oeroldus filius Radulfi, [of Dowgate, London.]
5995. [i2th cent.] Green, mottled : fine, edge slightly
chipped. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 24.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
ifii SIQILU • QEROLDI • FILM • RADVLFI.
5996. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 141.]
Hugo filius Radulfi, brother of William de Mungay,
\of Yeldersley^ co. Derby.]
5997. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: imperfect and
indistinct. About i-J- in. when perfect. [Wol. ch. 9. 7.]
* To the 1. In surcoat, with hawk on the 1. hand.
ifii SIQILL NIS D€
filius Radulfl
5998. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Red : fine, but im-
perfect. About 2^ in. when perfect, [xxxv. 17 B.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
long kite-shaped shield with vertical bar ornament
8 I . . . radvlfl
Johannes filius Reginaldi, [Lord of Blakeney^ co. Norf]
5999. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
i^ in. [Ixxix. II.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet with
VOL. 11. U
290 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
grating, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms :
three lions rampant, Fitz-Raynald.
« S' lOH'lS FIL'I REGINALDL
Beaded borders.
OalfriduB fi/ius RiCARDl.
6000. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression, [ixxix. 12.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, helmet, sword,
shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
ifii SIGILLVM • QALFRIDl • FILM • RICARDL
Maurice ^/ius Roberti [de Totham, co. Essex.]
6001. [circ. A.D. 1 1 50-1 1 75.] Light-brown, varnished:
fine originally, now indistinct in places, and chipped at edge.
2| in. [HarL ch. 84 A. 58.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with radiating ornament and
central spike. Horse galloping, covered with a large housing,
except the nose and feet.
«) SIGILLVM • MAVRICII FICLIl ROB3ERTL
6002. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 268.]
6003. Creamy-white : imperfect at the lower part and
pdge chipped. [Harl. ch. 84 A. 59.]
Waltems ^/ius Roberti, [0/ co. Ess?^
6004. [a.d. 1250?] Light yellowish - brown, varnished:
fine, edge chipped away. Nearly 3 in. when perfect [Add.
ch. 918.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, sword, shield.
Horse caparisoned ; the caparisons are charged with chevrons,
or chevronelly, in allusion to the arms of FiTZ- ROBERT, two
chevrons.
Legend wanting.
Robertas filius Rogeri.
6005. [i2th cent
impression. 2\ in.
Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
[Ixxix. 14.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat, cap-
like helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with
fringed breast-band. Arms : quarterly, a bend, FiTZ-ROGER,
Fine style of workmanship.
« SIGILLVM ROBERTI FlUII] ROQ6RI «
Robertas filius Rogeri.
6006. [Late 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxix. 13.]
EQUESTRIAN. 29 1
• To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned
and plumed. Arms : quarterly, a bend, FiTZ-ROGER. Fine
style of workmanship.
: SIQILLVM : ROB6RTI : FILM : ROQ€Ri.
Bobertus filius Rogeri, or WillelmuS
filius Petri de Edisfeld.
6007. [Early 13th cent] Discoloured white : a fragment
About 2\ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 50 B. 32.]
To the r. In armour : with sword.
Legend wanting.
Filippns filius SiMONls.
6008. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped and
partly indistinct impression. 2 in. [Ixxix. 16.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif with ties
behind, conical helmet, sword, bordered kite-shaped shield.
Horse with ornamental breast-band and saddle.
SIGILLVM : FILIPPI : FILII : SIM0NI8.
OalMdus filius [T]erici et Cecilia filice Sabeline,
\? of Southwark^ co, Surr^
6009. [Late 12th cent] Greenish-brown : fine, very im-
perfect ; app. by closely-woven' brown tafTeta cord. About
24- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 33.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, convex shield with ornamental rib. Horse springing.
LLV LFR FlU 6RICI.
6010. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 147.]
Robertas filitis Tholi, [of co, Deri.]
6011. [Late 12th cent] White : imperfect About 2 in.
when perfect [Wol. ch. 9. 2.]
To the 1. With a hawk on the 1. hand.
Legend wanting.
Robertas filius Tom^e.
6012. [i2th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression, if in.
[Ixxix. 17.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
4^ SIGILLVM R0B6RTI FILII T0M6.
The letters ME in Tome conjoined.
Robertas filius Turhetini, al. Turketini, [ofco. Line]
6013. [circ. A.D. 1155-1168.] Bright - red : fine, edge
U 2
292 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
chipped ; app. by a diapered bobbio of variegated colours.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, lance, kite-shaped shield.
«• SIGILLVM ROB€RTI : FILM TVRHmNI.
OBbertiu filius Wai,CHERI, [of Sokam, co. Suff^
6014. [Mid. I2th cent] Light-brown, varnished : fine, but
very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect [HarL cb. 83 E. 41.]
To the r. In armour, hauberk, conical helmet
Legend wanting.
Robertns filius Walteri, [yd Baron Fits- Walter.
A.D. 1 198-1234.]
6015. [i2th cent] Discoloured green: very indistinct
About I J in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 50 C. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing strap on the inside.
Legend wanting.
Second Seal of the same f
6016. Recent cast in bronzed gutta-percha, from the matrix
in the Dept of Antiquities. 2 J in. [xxxvii. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and chauss^es of mail, with
continuous coif, surcoat, flat-topped helmet with vizor closed,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned, with diapered
head-cloth. Arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, FlTZ-
WaLTER. In the field, in front of the horse, a shield of
arms: seven mascles, three, three, and one, De QuiNCV.
Below the horse, in the foreground, a wyvem reguardant, tail
fiory. Fine workmanship.
« SIQILLVM ; ROBERTI I FILII i WALT€RI I
Beaded borders.
6017. Recent impression in red sealing - wax from the
matrix, [xliv. 226.]
Simon filius Walteri, [of Redboume, co. Littc.]
6018. [circ. A.D. 1156.] Light-brown: imperfect. About
2-i- in, when perfect [Harl. ch. 50 C. i,]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
ranical helmet, sword, long convex shield with central spike,
tlorse galloping.
IS- FILM • W
6019. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 77.]
WalteruB filius Walteri [de Tatersale, co. Line]
6030. [Late 12th cent.] Dark^recn: fine, with mark of
landle, i| in. [Harl. ch. 56 H. iz.]
EQUESTRIAN. 293
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
*8IQILL' WALTERI FlU WALTERI.
The letters TE in Walteri in both cases conjoined.
6021. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 230.]
Fulco filius Warini, \of Alveston, co. G/ouc.]
6022. [Temp. Henry HI.] Creamy-white, discoloured and
varnished : very imperfect About 2 in. when perfect [Harl.
oh. 50 C. 1 5.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse gal-
loping, with ornamental breast-band. Fine workmanship.
SIGI ONIS
SL Within a pointed and carved quatrefoil, and on an
elegantly designed tree, a shield of arms : quarterly, per fess
indented, Fitz-Warin, or Fitz-Warren, betw. two wavy
branches of foliage.
«iSIQ CO Nl.
Beaded borders.
iB023. Sulph. casts of the otv. and rev. [D.C., F. 155,
156.]
Alan filius Will. //. Warini, Mi/es, [of Wileby, co. Northt.]
6024. [A.D. 1 312.] Dark-green: fine, slightly chipped.
I in. [Add. ch. 22,535.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
and plume, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, capari-
soned and plumed. Arms : quarterly, per fess indented,
Fitz-Warin.
s' alani filii warini.
Beaded borders.
6025. Plaster cast [Ixxxi. 22.]
WilleimuB filius Will. fiL Warini, [of Pershore, co. Wore]
6026. [A.D. 1175-1198.] Green: fine, left side chipped.
With mark of handle. 2|- in. [Add. ch. 20,425.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat. round-
topped helmet, sword, shield with radiating ornament, border,
and central knob. Horse galloping.
^ SIQILLVM • W • FILII • [W •] FILII CWAmiNI.
WillelmuB filius Wiberti, [of Westfield, co. Suss,]
6027. [circ. A.D. 11 07-1 124.] Pale - green, varnished:
much rubbed and injured. About i^ in. when perfect [Add.
ch. 20,161.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail.
Legend wanting.
294 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hervens filius Willelmi, \of Welleford, co, Nortktl
6028. [Late I2th cent] Red : only a fragment of the
r. h. side. About i^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,514.]
To the 1. In cap, and shield (?), a hawk on the 1. hand.
« SIGILLVM : H Ml.
The borders are composed of annulets.
Hugo filius WiLLELMi, [of Hattofiy co, Warw,]
6029. [Temp, Joh.] Creamy-white: fine, but chipped,
ij- in. [Cott. ch. XXV. 26.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, shield with chevronelly ornament, border and
central spike. Horse galloping.
« SIQILU [HJVQGNIS . FlLil • WILL6LMI.
Beaded border.
6030. Creamy-white : indistinct [Cott ch. xxiv. 20.]
0. As before.
9 8IQ1L QON LMI.
R. Small oval counterseal. With mark of handle, i X ^ in.
Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem : a lion passant.
ifii 8' HVGONIS - FIL' WILL'I.
BantQfas fi/ius Willelmi.
6031. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2 in. [Ixxix. 65.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, coif, surcoat, conical helmet
with ties behind, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Horse galloping.
ifii SIGILLVM : RANVLFI : FlLlI : W1LL6LMI.
Bicardus fi/ius Willelmi, [0/ Suliy, co. Northt'\
6032. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped^
2\ in. [Add. ch. 22,421.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield
with radiating ornament and central spike. Horse with
lai^e caparison covering all except the nose, the lower edge
191 SIQILLVM RICACRDl] FILM WILLELMI :
RobertuB filius Willelmi ; aL Robertus Mepersaltus,
[Lord of Bitlesdetty co, Buck^
6033. [circ. A.D. 1 147.] Light - brown, varnished : fine,
chipped at the top. 2-J- in. [Harl. ch. 85 G. 48.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
round-topped helmet, sword, long kite-shaped shield with
EQUESTRIAN. 295
vertical rib. Horse springing, with ornamental breast-
band.
Legend on raised rim. .
« SIQILLVM ROB6RTI Ft WIL6LMI.
6034. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 68.]
Willeimns filius Willelmi, \Lord of Emley, co. York.]
6035. [13th cent] Dark-green, mottled : app. to a charter
circ. A.D. 1385. [Add. ch. 7478.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
*SIGILL' WIL
Peter de Flota(P).
6036. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine, but very im-
perfect, impression. About 2^ in. when perfect. [Ixxix. 19.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : six combs or
Moats, two and two in pale, on a chief a demi-lion rampant
issuing.
II.
Willeimns Folet| [of Longdon, co. Wore]
6037. [Temp. Hen. II.] Dark-green, mottled : fine, with
mark of handle, chipped at the edge. 2^ in. [Harl. ch. 83
B. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield
with ornament of rays, border, and central spike. Horse with
ornamental breast-band.
» SIQILLVM WIL6LMI F0L6T,
Another Seal.
6038. [Late 12th cent] Bright-red: fine, with mark of
handle. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 83 B. 17.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, conical helmet, sword, long convex shield with orna-r
ments and central spike. Horse galloping.
*8IGILLVM WILL6LMI FOLeCT.]
6039. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 130.]
6040. Creamy-white : fine, edge chipped ; app. by a woven
bobbin diapered with three colours. [Harl. ch. 83 B. 15.]
William Foliot^ [of MalverUy co. Wore]
6041. [Early 13th cent] Creamy- white : fine, very im-
perfect About 2^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 83 B. 14.]
296 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
« SIGILL ILL lOT.
6042. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 113.]
Willelmns Foliot.
6043. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. About 2 in. [Ixxix. 20.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
ifiiSIQILL' WILL6LMI FOLIOT.
Willelmns de FortibaSy [3rd] Earl of Albemarle.
[a.d. 1 241-12 59.]
6044. [a.D. 125 1.] Dark-green: fine, very imperfect,
speckled. About 3^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 50 D. 38.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, flat-
topped helmet with vizor closed, [sword], shield of arms
suspended by an embroidered strap round his neck. Horse
galloping with ornamental breast-band. Arms as in rev.
. . 8IQ
ft. A shield of arms : a cross form6e vairte, DE FORTIBUS ;
suspended by the strap on an ornamental tree of conventional
and elegant design, betw. two wavy branches of foliage.
Legend wanting.
Beaded borders.
6045. Sulph. casts oi obv, and rev. [D.C, E. 251, 252.]
6046. Plaster casts from very fine impression, slightly
chipped at edge. [Ixxix. 21, 22.]
0. V^ SIQILLVM WILL6LM1 D€ FORTIBVS COCMiJTIS
ALB6MARL16.
The letters AL in Albetnarlie conjoined.
ft. N^ SIQILLVM WILL€LMI DC FORTIBVS COMITIS
ALB6MARLI6.
Bogo or [Rorgo] de FreuvUla, \of Filsham^ co. Suss^
6047. [Early 13th cent.] Dark-green: fine, with mark of
handle, i-f in. [L, F. C, xxv. 6.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, conical helmet, lance, kite-
shaped shield. Horse galloping.
« SIQILLVM ROQONIS DE VILLA (0.
Oerardus JiL Oerardi [D£ Furnivalle, of Caldecote Manor^
CO. Herts^
6048. [Temp. Edw. L] Green : very fine, the 1. h. side
wanting, if in. [Add* ch. 19,958.]
EQUESTRIAN. 297
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat - topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned. Arms : a bend betw. six martlets, FURNIVAL.
« S' Q6RARDI : FILM : Q6RA
Beaded borders.
Q^. Small oval counterseal. -I- x ^ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. A female bust in profile to the r.,
the hair tied in a knot behind.
«> 8€CR€TVM : G6RARDI.
6049. Bronze-green : fine,' very imperfect, edge chipped
away. [Harl. ch. 50 E. 55.]
0. As before.
Di
Bt. As before, cracked.
fii 66CR6TYM : G€RARDI.
Beaded border.
6050. Sulph. cast of obv. only. [D.C., E. 240.]
Reglnaldas Faro.
6061. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct and
chipped impression. i|^ in. [Ixxix. 23.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword. Horse galloping.
ifii SIQILL' R6QINALDI FVRO (0.
Morganns Oanii [or Earn, of Aberafon, co, Giam.]
(? Same as Morgan Cam. See No. 5783.)
6052. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, edge slightly
chipped. i-J- in. [Harl. ch. 75 C. 21.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield with star-like ornament and central spike. Horse
galloping.
«> SIQILLVM : MORQANI : QAM «
6053. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 2 1 5.]
Oilebertus de Oant.
6054. [a.D. 1146-1154.] Light -brown: fine, very im-
perfect. About 24 in. when perfect. [HarL ch. 83 E. 54.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, shield. Horse
galloping.
QILEBERTI DE QA
6066. [a.D. 1146-1156.] Another: fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 83 E. 52.]
OiliebertuB de Oant, Earl of Lincoln,
6056. [a.D. 1142-1156.] Pale creamy-white: originally
fine, now soft and the surface flaked away. [Harl. ch. 50
F. 31.]
298 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, long surcoat and maunches
(see the seal of Hugh Cyvelioc, Earl of Chester, No. 5812),*
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike.
Legend wanting.
J. G. Nichols, Topographer^ vol. i., p. 317.
6057. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 76.]
WiUelmns de Oedding, \pf Polstead, co. Suffolk,]
6058. [Temp, Hen. III.] Pale-green: very imperfect and
indistinct. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 4.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, hfelmet, sword, shield.
Oalfridiu de Qeinvile [or Geynville], Lord ofWallis-
Coloruniy* \ofco. Meath^
6059. [A.D. 1259.] Dark bronze - green : fine. i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 50 G. 38.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat. flat
helmet and vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
caparisoned, galloping at full speed. For arms, see the
description of rev. _
« 8' . QALFRIDl : DE : Q61NV1L6 : DNI : D€ : WALL6 : COLOR'.
8. l\ in. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil, and suspended
by the loop from a hook betw. two sprigs of foliage, a shield
of arms : three horses* bits, on a chief a demi lion issuant,
Genevill.
^ 8IGILLVM : 86CR6TI : M€l :
6060. Sulph. cast oi obv. only. [D.C., E. 253.]
6061. Sulph. cast of rev, only. [D.C., E. 382.]
Robertas de OhineSi [Miles, of Tolleshunt, co. Ess!\
6062. [circ, A.D. 1245-1250.] Greenish-white: originally
fine, now cracked and edge injured ; app. by a plaited cord of
red silk. i| in. [Harl. ch. 50 G. 39.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, short surcoat,
flat helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping with ornamental breast-band. For arms, see
description of rev,
ifii 8' DOMINI - R0B6RTI • D€ • QHIN€8.
.B. A smaller counterseal. i-J- in. A shield of arms: a
chief vair6, Ghines.
«> 8' ROB6RTI : « : D€ : GHiN€S :
Beaded borders.
6063. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 245, 246.]
Mile de Oloecestria, [afterwards Earl of Hereford,
A.D. 1140-1143.]
6064. Recent impression, in red sealing-wax, from silver
matrix. 2\ in. With mark of handle, [xxxv. 56.]
EQUESTRIAN. 299
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, banner flag and other streamers, kite-
shaped shield showing the inside strap. Horse with orna-
mental breast-band.
9S1Q1LLVM MILONIS D6 GL06C6STR1A.
Gent. Mag,^ vol. Ixv., p. 737 ; Archaologia^ vol. xv., p. 276.
6065. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 923.]
Laing's MS, CataLy No. 313.
Feres de Ooldintime, or Fetrus de Ooldintona,
\of Coton-under-GuUsboroughy co. Narthf]
6066. [Late 12th cent.;
distinct in parts. 2\ in.
Light-brown, varnished red : in-
Add. ch. 20,451.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
ornamental border. Horse springing.
ifii SIQILLVM • PERES DINTVNE.
Another Seal
6067. [Late 12th cent] Pale greenish-brown : very im-
perfect ; app. by a woven bobbin of purple and yellow
threads. About 2-J in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,343.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, spear or lance,
long convex shield. Horse galloping.
P6TRI D6 GO INTON . . .
The letter N reversed.
Owilliam de Ooram.
6068. [circ, A.D. 1 190.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
With mark of handle, ij in. [xxxvi. 199.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, shield ornamented with a cross-like ornament. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
^ SIGILLVM : GWILUI D€ QORAM.
6069. Plaster cast. [Ixxix. 68.]
Badulfas de Ooran.
6070. \circ. A.D. 12 10.] Sulph. cast from fine, but very
imperfect, impression. About 2^- in. when perfect [xxxvi. 200.]
To the r. In armour : round-topped helmet, sword, shield
with ornaments. Horse galloping.
« S' : RADVLFI DE QORAM.
The letter N reversed.
6071. Plaster cast. [Ixxix. 67.]
Fetrus de aousla, [Golsa, Gosla, or Gausla,
of Newshamy etc.y co. Lincoln^
6072. [a>r. A.D. 1150.] Dark-green: indistinct in parts.
2\ in. [Harl. ch. 50 H. 58.]
300 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : a lance and flag, kite-shaped shield
showing the inside.
• 8IQILLVM P€TRI D€ QOV8LA.
6073. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 58.]
AlbertiiB Orelle.
6074. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression chipped at edges. 2^ in. [Ixxix. 26.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet,
sword, convex kite shield.
• 8IQILLVM ALB6RTI CR€LL€.
Robertas OrelleL
6076. [l2th cent] Plaster cast from fine, but chipped,
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxix. 27.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield bearing central spike and a fretty
device.
VSIQILLVM R0B6RTI QR€LL€I.
WiUelmuB de Oresleia, [0/ Wetley, co. Staff.]
6076. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: fine, with mark
of handle. i| in. [Woll. ch. v. 33.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
«81Q1LU WILL6LMI D€ GR6SL6IA.
6077. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 197.]
Bioardus de Oreai, [or Grey, '' ConsUiarius Regis AngluB^'
English Plenipotentiary at Paris.]
6078. [a.D. 1255.] Bronze-green : fine, well preserved,
chipped at top. 2 in. [Add. ch. 11,295.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat cap-like helmet
with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping.
Arms : barry of six. Gray or Grey. Fine work.
SIGILLVM : RICARDI : D€ : GR6AI.
Beaded borders.
6079. Plaster cast from fine, but chipped, impression.
[Ixxix. 28.]
Robertas Orimbaat, [or Grimbaud, Lord of Houghton,
CO. Northt.]
6080. [a.D. 1260.] Dark-green : fine, slightly chipped.
1 1 in. [Harl. ch. 86 C. 43.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat cap-like helmet
EQUESTRIAN. 30I
with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned
galloping. Arms : two bars, within a bordure, Grimbaud.
« 8' ROB6RTI • QRIMBAVT.
Beaded borders.
6081. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 254.]
Willelmns Orymbaud, [Miles, son of Robert Grymbaudy
of CO, Nort/U.l
6082. [A.D. 1288.] Dark-green : fine fragment. About
If in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 I. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, shield of
arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : barry, within a bordure,
for Grimbaud.
Legend wanting.
Eudo de Orenesbi, [founder of Greenfield Abbey y co. Line]
6083. [circ. A.D. 1 1 50.] Brown, varnished : very imperfect.
About 2f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 50 I. 30.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and continuous coif of
mail, conical helmet with ties and nasal, sword, shield.
DE : QRENESBI.
Willelmas Oubaltus, [or Gubald, of Rippingale, co. Line.']
6084. [Late 12th cent.] Brown, semi-opaque : good, with
mark of handle. 2 in. [Add. ch. 21,096.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, round-topped
helmet, and nasal, sword, shield of convex form with orna-
mental bands. Horse galloping.
« SIQILLVM • WILL€LMi : GVBALTI.
Begems filius de Onige', [or GuiGES, of London.]
6085. [A.D. 1201.] Brownish-green : edge chipped, in-
distinct in parts. i-J- in. [Egert. ch. 510.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
9 SIQ' ROQERI FILM • IV . . . DOMII DE Q . . QE'.
Robert Hagat, [or H acet, of Feltwell, co. Norf]
6086. [A.D. 1170.] Light-brown: fine, the 1. h. side
wanting. i| in. [Harl. ch. 112 D. 58.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
an.d nasal, sword, convex shield with engrailed bordure of
ornamentation and central spike. Horse galloping.
« SIQILLVM ROB6RT T.
3Q2 • CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Another SeaL
6087. [A.D. 1 179.] Creamy-white: fine, indistinct in parts.
[HarL ch. in G. 50.]
Similar in appearance to preceding seaL
• 8IQILLVM ROBB€RTI • HAGAT.
6088. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 1 56.]
BoHandns Haget, \of Brigktwell, co. Berk.]
6080* [Late 1 2th cent.] Creamy-white : very fragmentary.
About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 83 R 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, long shield. Horse
galloping.
Legend wanting.
de Haia, [0/ Authorpe^ co. Line.]
6000. [Late 12th cent] Pale creamy-white, varnished:
the face peeled off in parts, very imperfect. About 2-i- in.
when perfect. [HarL ch. 51 D. 22.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long shield. Horse galloping, with long
caparisons invecked at the bottom, covering the whole of the
body. See Nos. 6001, 6032, etc.
L<^end wanting.
Halttm (Radnlfas de). v, Alchtunia (Radulfus de).
Jehan de Hardredishill, [or Hardeshulle, CAev.,
of Great Paxtony co. Hunt.']
6091. [a,D. 1360.] Red : fine, edge imperfect on the r. h,
side, ij in. [Add. ch. 22,611.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with fan plume, and vizor down, sword, shield of
arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms:
a chevron betw. five martlets in chief and three in base.
Hardeshull. Background diapered.
8' € HARDR€DlSHiLL.
6092. [a.D. 1367.] White: fine fragment. About \\ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 76 E. 26.]
To the r. In armour : shield of arms. Horse caparisoned.
Arms : a chevron betw. eight martlets, five in chief, three in
base, Hardeshull. Perhaps same as last.
Legend wanting.
-trop Hasd-
{A doubtful seal,)
6093. [Late 12th cent] Light red : fine, imperfect About
2i in. when perfect [xxxvi. 54.] .
EQUESTRIAN. 303
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet with nasal, sword, shield with ornamental border and
central spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
ifii SI M TROP : HA8D
6094. Plaster cast. [Ixxix. 35.]
HenriooB de HastiiigB.
6095. [ 1 2th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
14 in. [Ixxix. 36.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
^ SIQll €NRICI D€ A
• • « ■•
Henrions de Hastings, [son of William de Hastings,
of Odstone, co, Leic]
6096. [Late 12th cent] Greenish-white, varnished : very
imperfect, edge chipped away ; app. by a woven cord or
bobbin of diapered pattern. About 2 in. when perfect [Add.
ch. 21,390.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse
galloping.
« RICI D
Henry Hastings^ $tk Earl of Huntingdon ; Baron Hastings,
Hungerford, Botreaux, Moleyns, and Moels.
6097. [a.D. 163 1.] Cast in red composition from fine
impression, the sides broken away. 2-J- in. [Ixxv. 68, 69.]
0. A shield of arms of twelve quarterings : — i. Hastings ;
2. HEYTESBURY ; 3. BOTREAUX ; 4. MOLEYNS ; 5. MOELS or
HUNtJERFORD ; 6. POLE ; 7. GeORGE DUKE of CLARENCE ;
8. Neville of Warwick; 9. Montagu; io. Beauchamp;
II. Despenser; 12. Clare. (Cf. Doyle, Official Baronage,
vol. ii. p. 239.) Crest, out of a coronet of five pearls and four
strawberry leaves, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a bull's
head, erased, gorged with a coronet Supporters broken off.
Motto in base on a ribbon.
[HONORAN3TES • ME • HONORACBO.]
Cf I Sam. ii. 30.
I • CO •
Inner border beaded, outer border carved.
BL To the 1. On a mount with flowering plants, armed
cap'd'Pie, with plate armour, helmet ornamented with ostrich
plumes, in the r. h. a sword held overhead. Horse caparisoned.
On the flank the maunch of Hastings, on the fore quarter the
crest as in the obv,
• BARCO]
304 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Laurentiofl de Hastyngs, Earl of Pembroke^ Lord of
Weysford and of Bergavenny,
6098. [A.D. 1340.] Creamy-white: fine originally, now
very imperfect on the 1. h. side, and the face flaked away.
About 2| in. when perfect [Add. ch. 6027.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
of arms (see rev,). Horse caparisoned.
€S
R. An eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a large
shield of arms: quarterly 1,4. a maunch, HASTINGS; 2, 3.
Barry of uncertain number, an orle of martlets, for PEMBROKE.
R€N D€ • HAS
WillelmoB Le Hauburge^ [of Kelmarsh, co, Northt.l
6099. [Early 13th cent] Yellowish-red: chipped on the
1. h. side. 14 in. [Add. ch. 20,524.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat or crown-
shaped helmet, sword, shield with ornamental border and
central spike. Horse galloping. In base, below the horse,
an ornamental fleur-de-lis.
SIQILU WILL'I L€ HAVB
WillelmuB filius Radnlfl de Hanvlllei
[of Takeiey, co, Oxon,]
6100. [Late 12th cent] Discoloured white: very imper-
fect and indistinct About 2 in. when perfect [Harl. ch.
51 D. 10.]
To the 1. A hawk on the 1. hand.
Legend wanting.
BenrlcnSy Comes NorthiunberlandifiB, ^lius David [I.,]
Regis Scotue. [a.d. i 140-1 1 52.]
6101. Sulph. cast tinted red, from fine impression, chipped
at the lower part, cracked. 2\ in. [xlvii. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, with ties,
surcoat, conical helmet, sword, long kite-shaped shield with
vertical ridge. Horse with fringed saddle cloth and orna-
mental breast-band.
ifii 8IGILLVM HENRICI COMITIS NORI ANDIE
FILII REGIS SCOCIE.
Laing's SuppL Catal, of Scottish Seals, No. 2.
Willeimas [de Westbi] filt$4s Rodberti de Herrierbi,
[of CO, Line.]
6102. [circ. A.D. 1172.] Dark-green, speckled: fine, with
raised edge, chipped, and mark of handle. 2^ in. [Egert
ch. 434.]
EQUESTRIAN. 305
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, shield with central boss.
» SIQILLVM • WIL I • FILM • RODB'TI DG H6RRIERBI.
Another Seal.
6103. [«>f. A.D. 1 172.] Green: fine, edge chipped. 24- in.
[Egert. ch. 433.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
with ornamental breast-band.
ifii SIQILL7 • WIL ILII ROBE .... DE HERIERBI.
ToxnaSy fil. Bobertl de Heri[i]]gtn[n].
6104. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
face corroded, if in. [Ixxix. 39.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, fiat helmet, sword,
shield.
« SIQILL' T0M6 FILII • R0B6RTI D' H6RIQTV'.
Rikardus de Hintonay \of Ckarwelton, co, Northt.'\
6105. [Early 13th cent] Brown, mottled : good, lower
part imperfect if in. [Harl. ch. 84 D. 22.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet, sword, shield with ornamental bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping.
SIQILU RIKARD TONA.
6106. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 229.]
Bobertus de Hinttma.
6107. [13th cent] Light yellowish-brown: rubbed and
injured, i^ in. [xxxvi. 52.]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet with long ties, sword,
long convex shield with star-like ornament Horse galloping.
« SIQILLVM R0B6RTI DG HINTVNA.
Willelmns de Yspania, [HispaniaP] [of WillingaU'Spain^
CO. £ssez.]
6108. [Early 12th cent] Creamy- white : originally fine,
edge imperfect About 2^ X if in. when perfect [Add. ch.
28,347]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In armour : conical helmet, kite-
shaped shield, spear ?
«i SIQ PANIA.
Willelmas de Hocretona^ [0/ Hockerton, co. Northt']
6109. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Brownish-red :
indistinct, chipped, if in. [Harl. ch. 83 F. 23.]
VOL. n. X
306 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
Legend ^
6110. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. i88.]
HenricuB de Hocton.
6111. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression. ^ in.
[Ixxix. 40.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
fii SIQILLYM : HeNRICI : Oe : HOCTVN.
Beaded border.
BadnlfaSy [fiL Radulfi] de Holandia,
\of WybertOTty co. Line.]
6112. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Green, mottled : fine
originally, now imperfect on r. h. side. 2| in. [Harl. ch.
58 A. 24.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, cap-like
helmet and nasal, in the 1. h. a lance with banner flag, charged
with an uncertain pattern or chequy device. In the field on
the ]., over the horse, a rosette or flower of eight leaves.
SIQILL De H0LAI4DIA.
6113. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 94.]
Badolftis, Ifil. Stephani] de Hoilandia, [or Oilandia,
0/ Snellandy co. Line.]
6114. [i2th cent.] Brown : fine, well preserved. 2\ in.
[Harl. ch. 54 D. 31.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long kite-shaped shield with ornamental
border, vertical rib and central spike.
SIQILU • RADVLFI • De . HOILANDIA.
6115. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 93.]
Willelmns de Holt. (P)
6116. [Late 12th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped and
indistinct impression, i^ in. [D.C., D. 186.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
long shield. Horse galloping.
^ SIQI LLI D6 HOLT (?)
RogeruB de Hoo, [Miles, of Shelf hanger, co. Norf]
6117. [Early Hen. III.] Light brown, varnished red :
originally fine, now only lower half remaining. About 2 in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 83 F. 36.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk. Horse galloping.
M ROQ€RI
EQUESTRIAN. 307
Bimim de Horbellg^ [or Horbellng, of Reasby, co. Line,]
6118. [Late 12th cent] Brown, mottled and varnished.
If in. [Harl. ch. 51 G. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
# 8IQILLVM • 8IMVN De HORBeUQ.
The N in Simun and D in de, reversed.
6119, Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 185.]
Ricardus de Hoton, [or Hutun], fil. Pigoti.
[of Newton, co. Line.]
6120. [13th cent] Light brown: edge chipped and in-
distinct in places. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 45.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, conical helmet, shield with
central spike, hawk on r. hand.
« SIQILLVM RICARDI D€ HOT FILI PIGOTI.
6121. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 181.]
Asotin de Huo, or HaBOhetillns de Huch^ [of Swinfleet,
CO, York,]
6122. [End of the 12th cent] Brown, semi-opaque: with
mark of the handle. i\ in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
« SIQILLVM • ASCTIN DE HVC.
The C's are square.
6123. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 79.]
Ricardus de Hnmetis^ [or Richard de HnmeZi Constable
of the king, i.e. Constable of Normandy^
6124. [A.D. 1x54-1180.] Green: originally fine, edge
broken away in places. About 2\ in. • [Harl. ch. 83 A. 6.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and continuous coif of mail,
conical helmet, nasal, long sword, kite-shaped shield showing
the interior strap by which it is held. Horse galloping with
ornamental breast-band and fringed saddle cloth. In the
field are several stars, and below the r. elbow of the rider a
small cross or star.
[« SIQILLVM RIC3ARDCI De HVjMGTIS.
6125. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 108.]
6126. White : very imperfect at lower part, originally fine.
[Harl. ch. 83 B. 35.]
*8IQILLV . €TIS.
6127. Green : originally fine, chipped and repaired. [Harl.
ch. 83 B. 36.]
LVM RICARDI D€ HV
X 2
308 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6128. Sulph. cast before the cracked pieces were lost
[D.C., D. 107.]
# SIQILLVM RICARDl De HVM6TI8.
WiUelmuB de HommetiB [or Hnmea],
Constable [of Normandy^
6129. [a.d. 1 1 80-1 189.] Green: fine, very imperfect,
chipped at the edge : originally app. by a diapered riband.
2\ in. [xxxix. 64,]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-
like helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms
appear to be : bezanty a bordure, for argent a bordure gu^
bezanty, HUMEZ,
D€ • HVM CONeS . . ABVI
B. Small oval counterseal. l\ X i\ in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : a horseman riding to the 1.
VM€T
Another Seal.
6130. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2f in. [Ixxix. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield, seen from the inner side, with border,
and held by a short strap or enarme. Horse galloping with
fringed saddle cloth. In the field at the side of the rider's
head an estoile, and below the horse two others.
« SIQILLVM WILL6LMI D€ HVMM6TIS.
Rogerus de Huntingfeld, [of cos. Line, and Suff]
6131. [Late 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
1 1- in. [Ixxix. 46.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet affront^ with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms,
shoulder-pieces with arms thereon. Horse galloping, capari-
soned and plumed. In the field over the neck of the horse
a maunch. Arms : on a fess three roundles.
8IQILL' m ROQ€RI • DNT« D6 • HVNTINQF6LD'.
Cf. Ing, p, mort,^ 41 Hen. IIL
NigelluB, fil. Alexandri de Ingoldesbi^ [of Ingoldsby,
CO. Line.]
6132. [Early 13th cent] Red : originally fine, chipped in
places. 2-J in. [Add. ch. 20,580.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet and nasal,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. In the field
on the r., two estoiles of six points.
» 8IQILL' NIQELLI FILL'I ALEXANDRI DE INQ I.
The n's reversed.
EQUESTRIAN. 309
0[8]bertU8^ //. Ne [ ] de Ingoudeby^ [co. Line]
6133. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: edge chipped.
I-I- in. [Add. ch. 20,538.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield charged with an ornament resembling a
cross moline. Horse galloping.
fii 8IQILLVM : 0B6RTI FILM Ne . . € . .
The N reversed.
Willelmns de Insford.
6134. [12th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
i-l- in. [Ixxix. 69.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
lance-ilag with four streamers, convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping.
«i SIQILU WILL6LMI DE INSFOR . . LeTIR (JO
WalteruB de Insnla.
6135. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast of indistinct and im-
perfect impression. About i-|- in. when perfect [Ixxix. 72.]
To the 1. A hawk on his 1. h. Horse springing.
Oi SIQILL LA.
Banolfas^ ^de IsertP)
6136. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. If in. [Ixxix. 70.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, round cap-like
helmet, sword, shield.
«i 8IQI LLVM RANVLFi . . . 18 . , B' (?)
Kalverleia (Rogerus de) v. Scot (Rogerus).
Waltems de Kamvillei [0/ Crick, co, Northt. f\
6137. [Late 12th cent] Brown : imperfect and indistinct.
About 2\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 G. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield.
ALT
WillelmnB de KeP, \of Coningsby^ co. Line,]
6138. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Brown, varnished :
only a fragment of r. h. side. About 2 in. when perfect
[Harl. ch. 52 D. 21.]
To the r. with shield.
. . . IGILLV
Ridellus de EeBibi, [fi/, Thom^e Columbein, ef nepos
Ridel Papallun de Kisebi^ of Keisby, co. Line]
6139. [Late Hen. II.] Brown : fine, with mark of handle
3IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
and raised rim, edge chipped on the r. h. side, if in. [Add.
.ch. 20,907.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
SIQILLVM RIOeL D€ KeSlBI.
6140. Brown : fine, but chipped and injured. [Add.
ch. 20,908.]
V, Papallun (Ridelus) de Cesebi.
Adam de Killlngwortli^ Miles.
6141. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from a chipped impression.
About I in. when perfect. [D.C., F. 162.]
To the r. In armour : surcoat, flat-topped helmet, standing
before a lady full-length, who is presenting to him a lance-
flag and shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : three
cinquefoils pierced, KiLLlNGWORTH ?
«i S' AD€ KIL mS.
Bogerus de Eiveliwort', [//. Rogeri de Kyvillingwrth,
Kilworthy co, Leic,]
6142. [a.D. 1229.] Light red: chipped, i^ in. [Add.
ch. 21,273,]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, round-topped
helmet, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
^ 81QILU BoeeRi De Kive t.
6143. Creamy - white : imperfect and indistinct [Add.
ch. 2 1,27 l]
, LIWORT.
6144. Creamy-white : edge chipped and indistinct [Add.
ch. 2 1,299.]
*8IQILL' ROQ6RI D€ KIV6LIWORT'.
6145. Light red : good originally, edge chipped. [Add.
ch. 21,301.]
* 8IQILU ROG6RI D€ KIV€LTW0RT.
Kima, (Philippus de) v. Chime (Philippus de).
PhilippuB de Eima/[^r Eyma.]
6146. [circ. A.D. 1191.] Brown: fine, edge imperfect
2^ in. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 39.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif, surcoat, cap-
shaped helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
central spike. Horse galloping.
«i SIQILLVM .. HILIPPI D€ KIMA.
EQUESTRIAN. 3U
6147. Discoloured : fine, edge chipped. [Harl.ch. 52 G. 38.]
fii 8IQILLVM PH PI De KIMA.
6148. [ri>^.A.D. 1 172-1200.] Discoloured- white : imperfect
and indistinct. [Harl. ch. 52 G. 40.]
fii SIQILLVM PHILIP
6149. Light brownish - white : indistinct, edge chipped
[Harl. ch. 52 G. 41.]
. . SIQILLVM PH PI . . € KIMA.
V. Chime (Philippus de).
Philippns de Eyme, [son of D. William de Kyma,
of CO. Line]
6150. [End of the 13th cent] Dark brown : fine, chipped
at top, injured by casting. i-J- in. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 6,]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, plumed helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping caparisoned and
plumed. Arms : a chevron betw. ten crosses crosslet, Kyme.
8' PHILIPPI D€ KYM€ :
6151. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 170.]
6152. Dark green : somewhat indistinct in places. [Harl,
ch. 52 H. 4.]
6153. Dark green: fine, cracked and injured. [Harl.
ch. 52 H. 6.]
Simon de Eymai [of Elkingion, etc., co. Line]
6154. [circ. A.D. 1200.]' Yellowish-brown, varnished with a
dark glaze : fine, but very imperfect ; app. by a closely woven
cord of twilled threads striped with various colours. About
2|. in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,605.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping with orna-
mental breast-band. Arms : a chevron, for Kyme.
* . . I IS • D€
B. Small oval counterseal. -I x -f- i^* Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. Bust of Pallas Athene,
helmeted, to the r.
^ se'vo secReTA dR mei.
6155. Discoloured, varnished : very imperfect [Harl.
ch. 52 G. 43.]
NI8
No counterseal.
HeziricuB de Laci, [3rd] Earl of Lincoln^
Constable of Chester.
6156. [a.D. 1290.] Reddish-brown, grained : fine, chipped
in places at the bottom. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 15,310.].
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
312 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : a lion rampant,
Lacy.
8' h6nrici • d€ • laci • com ecu
c0n8tabvlar' c€8tr'.
The letters NR in Henrici^ and ab and AR in constabulat^ ^
conjoined.
Beaded borders.
^. Small round counterseal. i-{- in. A shield of arms as
in obv,^ suspended by the strap from a tree of three branches,
and supported by two lions rampant guardant addorsed.
8IQILLVM • 8€CR€TI.
The letters LL of sigillum conjoined.
6157. [A.D. 1303.] Bronze green : very fine, much injured,
edge nearly all destroyed. [Add. ch. 11,304.]
TI8 LINCOL
8TR\
BL A variant counterseal. \\ in. A shield of arms, Lacy,
as before, see No. 6156, suspended by the strap from a tree of
three branches, and supported by two wyvems sans wings.
8IQILLVM 8€CR€TI.
Beaded borders.
6158. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2|- in. [Ixxix.
81, 82.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of m^il, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down, fan plume, sword chained to shoulder,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed.
Arms : a lion rampant.
8' H€NRICI • De • LACI • C0MITI8 : LINCOLNI6 • €T
CON8TABVLAR' C€8TR'.
B. Counterseal, as in No. 6157.
Another Seed.
6159. \circ. A.D. 1300.] Dark green, a large mass: fine,
well preserved. 2-| in. [Add. ch. 7438.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet, sword, and shield of arms. Horse galloping, capa-
risoned. Arms : quarterly, a bend, over all in chief a label
of three points.
8' H€NRICI D€ LACI COMIT' LINCOLIN6 €T
C0N8tABVLAR' C€8TR\
The letters ab and AR in Constabulat^ conjoined.
R. Small counterseal. f in. A shield of arms, as in obv.
betw. two garbs for CHESTER.
Legend indistinct, but appears to read : —
86CR6TVM • H6NRICI : D€ : LACI. (0
Beaded borders.
EQUESTRIAN. 313
Johannes de Lasoyi [1st] Earl of Lincoln, and
Constable of Chester, [a.d. i 232-1 240.]
6160. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2\ in. [Ixxix.
7h 78.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, kite-shaped shield of arms : as in
the rev. Horse galloping. In the field, below the horse, a
cinquefoiL
i» 8' : lOH'IS : D€ ! LA8CY i COMITI8 : LINCOLN' 5 €T :
C0CN8TA1BVU : Ce8TRI€.
B. A smaller round counterseal. i-J- in. A shield of arms :
quarterly, over all a bend, in chief a label of four points.
^ SeCR€TV : lOH'IS • D€ : LASCI : CO^ : LINC : €T
eSTAB' C€8t€.
Beaded borders.
Johannes de Lacy, Constable of Chester f [ist Earl of Lincoln,
A.D. 1232-1240.]
6161. Plaster cast from fine but indistinct impression,
chipped at the edges. 2\ in. [Ixxix. 76.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield of arms (indistinct charges). Horse galloping.
In the field, below the horse, a large cinquefoiL
« 8IQILLVM lOH
WalteruB de Lacy, [ob, a.d. 1241.]
6162. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression. 2\ in.
[Ixxix. 75.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield of arms slung over the shoulder by a strap.
Horse galloping with broad breast-band. Arms : a fess.
fii 8IGILLVM VVALT€RI D€ LACI.
Johannes de La Hay^ Miles, [Lord of Burwell, co, Lific.]
6163. [A.D. 1 28 1.] Greenish-brown : fine, slightly chipped
at the top. li in. [Harl. ch. 51 D. 32.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse gal-
loping, caparisoned. Arms: an estoile of twelve points,
De La Hay.
^. 8' • iohanni8 • d€ • la hay€ • militi8.
6164. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 273.]
6165. Yellowish-brown : good, chipped at the top. [Harl.
ch 51 D. 30.]
6166. [A.D. 1 283-1 3 1 1.] Green: fine, but very imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 51 D. 31.]
314 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
OalMdiiB de La Mare, MUes^ [son and heir of
Peter de La Mare, MiUs^ of Sawbridgewortk^ co. Hertf^
6167. [a.d« 1302.] Green: fine, well preserved, i in.
[Cott ch. xxviL 33.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet with the vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned. Arms: a fesse double cotised, De
La Mare.
: 8' qalfridi : d€ : lamar€ :
Beaded borders.
6168. Sulph. cast [D.C, F. 147.]
Willehnns de La Mara,
[j^'^Alan tfiMf Beatrix de la Mare, of co. Lincoln f\
6169. \circ, A.D. 1147-1166.] Discoloured, varnished: in-
distinct If in. [Cott ch. xxviL 34.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet of peculiar
shape with nasal, lance-flag, shield.
« SIQILLVM : WIL . . LMI D€ LA MARA.
6170. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 100.]
Willehnns de Lancastre.
617L [13th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2 in. [Ixxix. 84.]
To Uie r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping.
Arms : two bars, on a canton a crescent or some other uncer-
tain charge, Lancaster.
SIGL € LANCA8TR6.
CC Rot. d£ Oblatis^ p. 570, A.D. 1216 ; and Inq,p. mort^ 31 Hen. III.
Badnlftu de Landa, \pf Langdon^ co, IVarw.]
6172. [Temp. Joh.] Creamy- white : imperfect and indis-
tinct If in. [Cott ch. xxvi. 37.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Rot. de Oblatis^ p. 540^ A.D. 12 14.
Nigellns de Langeford, \of Langford, co. Derby.]
6173. [A.D. 1269.] Green, mottled : originally fine, chipped,
I in. [WoL ch. ix. 59.]
To tie r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet
with an ornament resembling three annulets rising out of it,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned Caparisons ap-
parently charged with paly of six.
8' • NIQ6LLI : D€ : LA ORD :
The letters o R conjoined.
EQUESTRIAN. 315
BobertU8| fiL Robert! de Langtnna, [of Bulby, co. Linc^
6174. [Late I2th cent] Red: fine, edge slightly chipped.
li la [Add. ch. 20,630.]
To the 1. In long surcoat, a hawk on the 1. h.
^ 8IQILLVM • ROB6RTI • FILM • ROBERTI • DE • LANGTYNA.
The letters N reversed.
6175. Green, mottled : with marks of handle, the raised
edge and part of the legend broken away. [Add. ch. 20,629.]
i» 8IQILLVM • ROBERTI • FILM DE • LANQTVNA.
Thomas Le Laiimeri [of Ilketshall, co. Suff^
6176. [Temp, Hen. III.] Dark green : imperfect and in-
distinct \^ in. [Harl. ch. 83 G. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
with nasal, sword, long convex shield with ornaments. Horse
galloping.
^ SIQIL ME LE LATIMER.
6177. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 222.]
Cf. Rotulide Oblatis temp. Joh,^ ed. Hardy, p. 462, A.D. 1208.
Qido de Laval, Junior [of Naseby, co. Northt^
6178. [a.d. 1200.] Dark greenish-brown: good, edge
chipped, and imperfect on the r. h. side ; app. by a woven
cord of various colours. 24- in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 15.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat,
cafHlike helmet, sword, long convex shield with star-like
ornament and central spike. Horse galloping.
« 8IQIL . . . : QIDONIS : IVNI L.
SL Small counterseal. i in. A wolf? passant, contoum&
ANTe 8IGILL Ql.
6179. Sulph. cast ol obv. only. [D.C, D. 196.]
6180. Bright red : fine, edge chipped on r. h. side. [Add.
ch. 22,323.]
0. « SIQILLVM : QIDONIS : IVNIORIS : D€ LAVAL.
R. As before.
6181. Creamy- white : fine, but edge chipped, [xxxvi. 55.]
0. « 8IQILUVM] : QIDONIS : IVNIORIS : D€ LAVAL.
R. As before.
6182. Plaster cast of obv. only, from fine but chipped im-
pression. [Ixxviii. 84.]
« SIQILVVM : QIDONIS : IVNIORIS : D€ LAVAL.
Henricusy fiL Li de La Wik.
6183. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i\ in. [Ixxix. 38.]
3l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour: hauberk of qiail, coif, conical
.helmet, sword, long convex shield with star-like pattern.
Horse galloping.
«i 8IQILLVM HeURICI FILL' LI Oe LA WIK.
MatheuB de Leiham^ \of Boxford, co. Suff.']
6184. [13th cent] Discoloured white: good, if in.
[HarL ch. S3 A. 25.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield with fretty ornament. Horse galloping.
« 8IQILLYM : MATHEI : DE : LEIHAM.
The letters DE in de conjoined.
6185. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 231.]
Hugo de Llle^ or Hugo de Insula^ [of Barby, co, Nortkt^
6186. [Early 13th cent] Light brown: edge chipped,
ll in. [Add. ch, 2I,53l]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield charged with an ornament resembling an
escarbuncle. Horse galloping.
« 8IQILL' HVQONIS D6 LIL€.
The DE of de conjoined.
6187. Plaster cast [Ixxix. 93.]
Hugo de Linco
6188. [Late 13th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. i\ in. [Ixxix. 92.]
To the r. In armour : sword, long convex shield. Horse
springing.
L • HVQONIS Oe LINOO
Robertus de Lindholt, \pf Boxford, co. Suff!\
6189'. \Temp. Hen. III.] Green, mottled : edge imperfect.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. S3 A. 31.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
« 8IQ B€RTI DE LINDHOLT.
6190. White wax: indistinct, the face flaked in places.
[Harl. ch. 53 A. 32.]
«i SIQ RT NDHO
WillelmuB de Longespeie^ \Earl of Salisbury,
Ob, A.D. 1226.]
6191. [A.D. 1 219.] Plaster casts from very imperfect im-
pression. About 3 in. when perfect. [Ixxix. 95, 96.]
0. To the I. In armour : hauberk of mail, flat helmet with
EQUESTRIAN. 317
vizor closed, sword, scabbard, shield of arms. Horse capari-
soned. Arms: six lioncels rampant, three, two, and one,
LONGESPEE ; on the caparisons, a lion rampant
8IQILL' WLL' B€RI.
Bi. Small round counterseal i^- in. A sword erect, hilt
upwards, garnished with a belt.
81 LI L0NQ€SP€16.
Bowles, Annals of Lacock Abbey ^ p. 147. '
MatheuB de Lnmlehe.
6192. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
1 1- in. [Ixxx. I.]
To the 1. with head turned to the r. In loosely-fitting
surcoat, on his 1. h. a falcon.
fiiSIGILU MATHEI DE LVMLEHE.
RobertUB Luvel^ [son of Adam Luvel.]
6193. [Early 13th cent] Cast in brownish-red composition,
14 in. [xlix. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield with ornamental border and central spike.
Horse galloping.
«i SIGILU . . . OB€RTI • LWeU
Cf. Rot. de Oblatis^ p. 463, A.D. 1208.
RicarduBMalebise, [^^(7. York^
6194. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
24 in. [Ixxx. 2.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, coif, cap-
like helmet with ties behind and nasal, sword, triangular
shield with radiating lines. Horse with a breast-band orna-
mented with pendants. In the field, below the horse, an
increscent
«|8IG1LL' RIGARDI MALEBISE.
Cf. Roi, de ObUUis^ pp. 41, 55, etc., A.D. 1 199-1208.
JohanneB Male^i \of co. Northt f\
6195. [i2th or early 13th cent] Green, mottled : a frag-
ment [Add. ch. 22,012.]
To the r.
Legend wanting.
Bobertns Malet, \of Walpole^ co. Suff^
6196. [13th cent.] Greenish-white, varnished yellow:
chipped. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 83 G. 33.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, helmet, sword, convex
shield. Horse galloping.
« SIGILLVM ROB L6T.
6197. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 194.]
3l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PetroB de Malo Laou, Tercius.
6198. [Late 13th and early 14th cent] Plaster casts from
fine impressions. 2f in. [Ixxx. 3, 4.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed and fan plume, shield of arms, sword.
Horse caparisoned. Arms : diapr6, a bend, Mauley.
8' P6TRI : D€ MALO : LAGV . T€RCII.
R. A shield of arms as in obv., betw. three lions rampant
guardant
» 8€€L PRIV6 : 8VY : AP€L€.
Beaded borders.
Oaofiridus de Mandeyillei {2nd] Earl of Essex,
[ob, A.D. 1 167.]
6199. \circ. A.D. 11 56-1 163.] Light red: originally fine,
now chipped at edges and lower part imperfect About
3-J- in. when perfect. [Slo. ch. xxxii. 64J
To the r. In armour: hauberk and continuous coif of
mail, surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex
shield with star-like ornament in a bordure. In basCj below
the horse, an animal of uncertain form, perhaps a lion.
. . IQIL . . QAVFRIDI IT
WillelmuB de Mandevme, [3^^ £^2r/ of Essex.
6200. [A.D. 1167-1190.] Pale yellow: fine, very imperfect
About 3 in. when perfect. [Cott ch. x. i.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat with long folds,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
central spike. Horse galloping with ornamental breast-band.
« 81Q . . . VM LMI com D€ €8S€X.
6201. [a.d. 1167-1190.] Pale creamy-yellow: fine origin-
ally, the lower part now wanting. [Harl. ch. 53 C. 50.]
ft 8IGILLVM - W TI8 : D€ €88€X . .
6202. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 150.]
BogeruB^ fil. Lett, [de Mara.]
6203. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from
imperfect impression, i-^ in. [Ixxx. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, convex shield with
central spike. Horse galloping.
ifiiSIQILL' ROQ€RI I.
Perhaps identical with Roger de Mara, of co. Salop, in Rotuli de
Oblatis temp, Joh.y ed. Hardy, p. 544, a.d. 1214. Doubleday attributes
this seal to arc, A.D. 1 221-1228.
Waltems MareBcallus, [7/A] Earl of Pembroke.
6204. [A.D. 1241-1245.] Green: fine, but imperfect; app.
by cords of thread, red and yellow, closely woven. The
upper part wanting, i in. [Harl. ch. 83 B. 38.]
EQUESTRIAN. 319
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat- topped helmet
with vizor down, sword, shield with indistinct device or orna-
ment, slung round the neck by a strap.
LT^RI MAR68CALLI COM
6205. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 57.]
Robertus Marminin^ [Lord of Tamwortk,']
6206. [Before A.D. 12 17.] Sulph. cast in tinted pale
green, from original impression, imperfect at sides and indis-
tinct. 3 in. pii. 35.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, long surcoat, helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
OB6RTI MARMIVM.
Robertus Marminm.
6207. [A.D. 1226.] Green : fine, very imperfect, the r. h.
side wanting. About if in. when perfect, [xxxix. C^."]
0. To the r. In armour; hauberk, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
^ I MARMIVM.
BL An oval counterseal. About i^ X i^ in. Impression
of an antique oval intaglio gem. FORTUNE, seated, holding a
helmeted NiKE, at her feet a shield. The gem appears to
have been cracked across.
^ S' ROBERT! . . MAR M.
WillelmuB Maskerel, [of Brook, Isle of Wight]
6208. [I2th-I3th cent] Light reddish-yellow: fine, but
very imperfect ; app. by two closely-woven bobbins of
diapered stuff. About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 15,686.]
To the 1. In a tunic fastened over the 1. shoulder, a hawk
on the 1. hand. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Thomas de Mendhanii [of Livermere, co. Suff.']
6209. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Dark green: origin-
ally fine, now very imperfect About 2 in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 7209.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, sword, convex
shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
HenriouB de Merc^ [of Raydon, co, Suff.]
6210. [Temp. Joh.] Green, mottled : fine, i^ in. [Cott
cL xii. 14.]
320 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
« 8IQILL' H6NRICI D6 M6RC :•
6211. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 135.]
Engellramus de Mercellis^ \of Killingholme^ co. Line.]
6212. [Late I2th or early 13th cent.] Creamy-white : fine
fragment. About 2^ in. when perfect [Cott cL xxvii. 99.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, [shield ?]
Legend wanting.
Bymon,//. Henrici de Messingham,
[0/ Scatter, co. Line]
6213. [Early Hen. III.] Light brown, semi-opaque : im-
perfect on r. h. side. About 2 in. when perfect [Add. ch.
19,820.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet and nasal,
sword, shield.
. . 81 I4[Q3HAM.
Henricus MileSi Dominus de Rokeby, [co. York.]
6214. [Late 13th cent] Creamy-white: imperfect and in-
distinct About 1 1 in. when perfect [Add ch. 20,584.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat-capped helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Anns too indistinct to
be read.
8IG CI D€
NigelluB de Molbrai, [or Mubrai^ srd Baron Mowbray^^
6215. [Late 12th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted pale green,
from fine impression, chipped at edge. About 2^ in.
[xlix. 12.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet with nasal, sword, shield ornamented with bordure and
escarbuncle with central spike. Horse with ornamental breast-
band and diapered saddle.
fii SIQILLVM NIQELLI : DE MOLBRAf.
6216. White : imperfect ; app. by a cord bobbin. [Add.
ch. 20,607.]
Legend wanting.
NigelloB de Molbrai, [or Nigel, fil. Will. DE MUBRAI,
Lord of Axholme, co. Line.]
{f Sth Baron.)
6217. [circ. A.D. 1 222-1 228.] Creamy- white : originally
fine, now imperfect at lower part [Add. ch. 2 1,088.]
EQUESTRIAN. 321
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet, sword, shield with
central spike. Horse galloping. Very similar in design to
the previous seal, but the proportions vary.
IQI OLBR
6218. [a.D. 1 145.] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
showing several details in fine preservation. [Ixxx. 25.]
81GILLVM MOLB
RogeruB de Molbrai^ [2nd Baron Mowbray ^
of COS. York and Line.]
6219. [i2th cent] Bright red: fine, slightly chipped at
edges. 3^ in. [Harl. ch. 83 C. 38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat with orna-
mentation of a fleury, vairy, or cruzily pattern intended for
leather work, cap-like helmet with nasal, plain goad spur,
scabbard, sword, long maunch on the r. wrist, shield of convex
form with large central boss, ornamented like the surcoat.
Horse galloping with ornamental breast-band. The shield
and helmet charged, as the surcoat.
«|8IQ1LLVM ROQ6RI D€ MOLBRAt.
6220. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 91.]
6221. Sulph. cast, tinted red from very fine impression,
showing the peculiar ornamentation of the helmed shield,
and surcoat, the r. h. side wanting, [xlix. 11.]
MOLBRAl.
6222. Creamy-white : very imperfect. [Add. ch. 20,847,]
Legend wanting.
6223. [i2th cent] Brown, varnished : indistinct and edge
chipped away. [Egert. ch. 585.]
6224. [a.d. 1 145.] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. [Ixxx. 23.]
SIGILLV €R1 D€ MOLBRAl.
Robert Monahns^ al Monachus, of Kisebi {Keisby, co. Line]
'6225. [circ. A.D. 1170.] Light brown, semi-opaque: fine.
2 in. [Add. 20,901.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield with central spike.
fiSlGILLVM R0B6RT1 MONAHI DE KISEBI.
6226. Light brown : imperfect at top, and edge injured.
[Add. ch. 20,903.]
6227. Pale yellowish- brown, semi-opaque : fine. [Add.
ch. 20,905.]
Baderon de Monemuda^ [^rd Baron Monmouth.]
6228. [Temp. Hen. II.] Plaster cast from indistinct and
imperfect impression. 2 in. [Ixxx. 11.]
VOL. ti. Y
J22 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
\
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, kite-shaped shield
showing the interior side.
. . 81Q . . . BAD6RONIS DG MON6MVD
GilbidrtaB de Monemne^ [4tA Baron Monmoutk]
6229. [Late 12th cent] Creamy-yellow: very indistinct.
About 2\ in. when perfect [Cott ch. xxvii. 124.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-capped helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
8IQ1LLVM . . . ILB MV€.
QillebertnB [Jil. Baderonis] de Monemuta, [0/ Hadnock^
CO, Glouc.]
{Another seal of the same person as above.),
6230. [Late Hen. II.] Greenish-white: a fragment of the
central part About 2 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 7012.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, shield with bordure and
star-like ornament
Legend wanting.
Willelmns de Monteacuto, [4/A] Earl of Sarum^ Lord of
Denbigh and the Isle of Man. [a.D. i 337-1 344.]
6231. [a.D. 1338.] Plaster cast from very fine impression.
2^ in. [Ixxx. 13.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
crested : out of a coronet, a griffin's head betw. two wings,
sword chained to the shoulder, scabbard in belt, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : three fusils
or lozenges conjoined in fess, MONTACUTE. The background,
diapered with carved quatrefoils, has a cinquefoil rose in each
interstitial space.
8IQILLU : WILLELMI • DE :JVI6tEACUTO : COITIS : 8ARU :
DNI : DE • DYBl : Z : MANIE.
RogeruB de Monbegams^ or Montebegonis^ \pf co. Northt^
6232. [Temp. Joh.] Creamy-yellow : fine originally, now
imperfect. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 14.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : apparently,
bendy sinister of six, an orle of roundles.
« 8IQILLVM OGE QVMS.
6233. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 140.]
Simon de Monteforti^ [Lord of Montfort in France f]
6234. [Late 1 2th cent] Plaster cast 2^ in. [Ixxx. 15.]
To the r. In armour : flat cap, in the r. h. a kite-shaped
EQUESTRIAN. 323
shield of arms, a lion rampant, and with the left holding a
hunting horn to his mouth. Horse galloping. In base, two
greyhounds at speed. In the background, at the sides, three
trees.
* 8IQILLVM : 8IMONI8 • D€ • MONT€ • FORTI.
The first and third S in the legend reversed.
Bymon de Monteforti^ [afterwards ist Earl of Leicester.']
6235. [Early 13th cent] Plaster casts front fine but
chipped impression. 2^ in. [Ixxx. 17, 18.]
0. To the 1. full face. In a dress girded at the waist,
blowing a horn held to the mouth by the r. hand Horse
galloping, with diapered saddle and high crupper. Below,
in the foreground, a hound standing with head bent to the
ground. On the r. h. side an ornamental and conventional
tree.
fii SIQILU • 8IMONIS • D€ - MONTE FORTI «
Beaded borders.
Be. A smaller round counterseal. ij- in. An early shaped
shield of arms : a lion rampant contourn^, queue fourchde,
MONTFORT.
Symon de Monteforti^ [2nd Earl of Leicester!]
6236. [a.D. 1258.] Bronze-green: very fine, the edge
chipped. 2-2- in. [Add. ch. 11,296.]
To the 1. In a dress girded at the waist, blowing a horn
held to the mouth by the r. hand. Horse galloping on a hilly
mount replenished with flowers and herbage. Below, in the
foreground, a hound at speed : on the right a tree of two
branches in the background.
«8IGILLVM • SYM0NI8 • D€ • MONT€ 9 FORTI.
R. A small counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms: a lion
rampant, queue fourch^e, MoNTFORT.
* S' SYMON IS : D€ : MONT€ : FORTI :
Beaded borders.
6237. [a.D. 1255.] Light-brown, semi-opaque: fine, but
very imperfect [Add. ch. 1 1,294.]
0. Legend wanting.
B. As in No. 6236.
6238. [a.D. 1 236-1 264.] Light brownish-yellow, mottled :
very imperfect [Harl. ch. 83 G. 45.]
0. «» S
BL Cracked and indistinct, as in No. 6236.
6239. SulpL casts oi obv, and rev, [D.C., E. 260, 261.]
Counterseal only.
6240. [A.D. 1258.] Bronze-green : fine, edge chipped.
lHH rVi T T ^nT 1
[Add ch. 11,297.]
Y 2
324 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RadulftiB de Montheimer^ Earl of Gloucester and Hertford^
[a.D. 1 297-1 307 ; Earl of Athol;
Baron de Monthermer, etc.^ A.D. 1 309-1 323.]
624L [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster casts from fine but very im-
perfect impression. 3 in. [ixxx. 19, 20.]
0. A shield of arms, as in rev., suspended by a loop from a
forked tree, and betw. two wyvems with tails floriated.
C C03M* : GCUOVNI6 : HERTF[OR]D'
B. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and furnished with a lambrequin (the crest,
an eagle displayed, see Doyle, Off, Baron.y ii. 16, is wanting),
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and
plumed, with the crest of an eagle displayed Arms : an
eagle displayed, MONTHERMER.
.»:... RTFORD : KILK6NI Z DNI QLA
Beaded borders.
RogeruB de Mortno Marl, [of Bisley, co. Glouc]
6242. [circ. A.D. 11 80.] Bright red: chipped at bottom
and edge imperfect. 2f in. [Sloane ch. xxxiii. 4.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
and nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping, with ornamental
breast-band and stirrup of peculiar form.
fii SIGILLV ORTYOMARI.
6243. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 138.]
Johannes de Moubray, or Moombray, [Lord of the
Isle of Haxiholme, co. Line, and of the
Honours of Brembre and Gouher,]
6244. [a.D. 1334] Dark-green : fine, imperfect ; app. by
closely plaited cords of green stuff. About 4 in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 1252.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with vizor closed, sword chained to the arm, shield of
arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms : a lion rampant,
MOUBRAY. Background faintly hatched.
Legend on a band or bordure, in form of a quatrefoil, with
carved cusps.
»i83iQlLLVM CIOH3ANNU3 DE M]OV[BR]AY.«
B. A shield of arms as in odv. Above the shield a
feathered serpent or cockatrice volant, wings extended ;
below it a wyvern reguardant, tail nowy ; on the dexter the
head and arms of a man-at-arms holding a lance-flag charged
with three chevronels, for Clare ; on the sin. another, similar,
with sem^ of crosses crosslet a lion rampant, Braose.
EQUESTRIAN. 325
Background diapered lozengy,with a small flower in each space.
Legend as in obv.
. . . LV . . . OHANN . . . . • MOVBRA . . .
Collectanea Topographica, vol. iv., p. 32.
Thomas do Moulton.
6245. [Late 1 3th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I -J- in. [Ixxx. 10.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and fan plume, sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms : three bars,
Moulton.
8IQILLVM THOM6 lAr De lAr MOVLTON.
Beaded borders.
Thos. de Molton of Gillesland, co. Cumberl., ob, 21 Edw. I. See
Inguis,p. mort.y vol. i., p. 114, col. i.
WillelmaB de Mnbrai, \of Thirsk, co. York.]
6246. [Temp. Joh.] Pale greenish-white : imperfect and
indistinct 2| in. [Harl. ch. 83 G. 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-cap or helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
Ml D€ M . . . R . 1.
6247. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 209.]
Radulfos de Mampinsnn.
6248. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2 in. [Ixxx. 24.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-shaped
helmet, sword, convex shield with central boss and radiating
lines. Horse galloping.
■» SIQILU RADVLFI DE MVMPIN8VN.
WalerannuB de Mnnceaus, [or Waleran^ fil Idone^e
DE Herste, of Broomhilly co. Kent^
6249. [Early Hen. 1 1 1. J Light - brown, mottled : good.
If in, [L. F. C, XXV. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, shield with ornamental bordure and central spike.
Horse galloping.
fiiSIGILU • WAL6RANNI D€ MVNCEAV8.
For Waleran de Munceaus, of co. Southampton, see Rotuli de Oblatis
temp. Joh,y ed. Hardy, pp. 310, 448, a.d. 1205, 1207.
Ingelram de Munceus^ [of Cuxwold, co. Line]
6250. [Late 12th cent] Pale greenish-white: very im-
perfect. About 14 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,503.]
To the r. In armour : helmet, shield. Horse galloping.
8IGILL' ING
326 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
RobertUB do Mnndeyile^ or Amonde villa, [of co, Lincoln,^
6251. [Temp. Joh. or Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, well
preserved. i|- in, [Harl. ch. 45 C. 31.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, long narrow convex shield with central
boss. Horse prancing.
«i 6IQIGILL' (««») ROBERTI DE MVMDEVILE.
6252. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 133.]
Cf. Rotulide Oblatis temp, Joh,^ ed. T. D. Hardy, p. 580, A.D. 12 16.
Radulfas Mnrdac, \of Black-Bourton, co. Oxon,]
6253. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown, varnished : chipped
at edge. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,292.]
To the r. In armour ? : long surcoat, a hawk on the r. hand.
« SIGILLVM : RADVL DAG.
6254. Plaster cast [Ixxx. 26.]
Occurs in A.D. 1200, see Rotuli de Oblatis temp, yoh,y ed. Hardy,
p. 48.
Hugo de MuBcam^ \of Muskkavty co, Notts^
6255. [a.D. 1147-1153.] Reddish-brown: fine; app. by-
cords of closely woven red and yellow threads. i|^ in. [Harl.
ch. 83 G.SSO
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping. •
fii SIGILLVM HVQONIS DE MV8CAM.
6256. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 74.]
LisiarduB de Musters, [of cos, Nottingham and York.]
6257. [circ. A.D. 1 200-1 207.] Plaster cast from good im-
pression with chipped edge. 2| in. [Ixxx. 30.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield with border and central spike. Horse
galloping.
fii SIGILLVM LI81ARDI D€ MV8T6RS.
Nemore, (Ernaldus de) v, Bosco (Ernaldus de).
Ricardus Nevil, Earl of Warwick, [A.D. 1449-147 1,]
6258. Recent impression in gilded gutta percha, from
matrix in Dept of Antiquities. 3-i- in. [xxxiv. 33.]
To the r. In plate armour : breastplate, helmet with vizor
down, crest out of a ducal coronet a swan's neck, sword, shield
of arms : a saltire and label of the three points compony,
Neville. Horse galloping, armoured and caparisoned, on a
mount of herbage and flowers. Caparisons charged with the
EQUESTRIAN. 327
armorials : on the neck, quarterly, i, 4, an eagle displayed,
MONTHERMER, 2, 3, three fusils in fess, a label of as many
points, MoNTACUTE. On the flanks : quarterly, 1,4 quarterly,
i. iv. Beauchamp, ii. iii. GUY OF WARWICK ; 2, 3, quarterly,
i. iv. Clare, ii. iii. quarterly in the 2nd ancj 3rd quarters a
fret, over all a bend, Despencer. Background replenished
with wavy branches of foliage and flowers.
: SIGILLVM : RICARDI : NEVIL t I COMITIS t WARWICI :
DNl : GLAMORGANCIE ET MORQANCIE.
Beaded borders.
Drummond, Hist, of Noble Families^ p. 10 ; Rowlands, Hist. Ace, of the
Nevilles^ No. 5.
6259. Sulph. cast, [xlvii. 1680.]
Laing's MS, Catal., No. 324.
6260. Sulph. cast. [D.C., G. 85.]
WalteruB de Nevilla^ [or KefWilla^ of Redburn, co. Line,]
6261. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown, mottled : good.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 54 B. 29.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword,
long convex shield.
^SlQILLVM WALTERl DE NEVILLA.
The letter N reversed.
Rogerus de Novobargo, [2nd Earl of Warwick.
A.D. 1123-1153.]
6262. Light uncoloured, semi-opaque : a fragment. About
2-J. in. when perfect [Add. ch. 21,493.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
long kite-shaped shield with a kind of lozengy or fretty orna-
mentation. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
WA
WaleramxnB de Novobnrgo, [Earl of Warwick.
A.D. 1 184-1205.]
6263. [Temp. Rich. I.] Green, mottled : very fine, chipped
all round and cracked. About 3 in. when perfect [Cott ch.
xi. 16.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, damasked
sword, plain shield of convex form, slung from a strap round
the neck. Horse, with ornamental breast-band, and diapered
saddle with bordure and fringe.
SIC ... WAL€RA^N1 • COM . . 18
The letters NN conjoined.
6264. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 205.]
6263. Pale-green : fine fragment of upper part. [Cott ch.
xi. 39-]
SIQILL
328 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ThomaA [de Newburgh, 6/A] Earl of Warwick.
[A.D. 1 229-1 242.]
6266. Bright-red: fine originally, sides chipped. 2\ in.
[Add. ch. 20,452.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield with strengthening rib. Horse
galloping.
^81 OM€ COMIT WARWIC.
6267. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 168.]
6268. Dark-green, speckled : edge very imperfect ; app.
by plaited cords of green and purple silk. [Harl. ch. 45
I. 31.]
tfii SIGII 6 COMI RWIC.
WillelmuB^ jiL Roger! de Nordinta[n].
Plaster cast from fine but
[Ixxx. 34.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
tfii SLIGllLU WILL6MI Fl Q6R1 D6 NORDINTY.
6269. [Early 13th cent.;
chipped impression. 2 in.
GauMdus de Novilla, \of co. Line]
6270. [a.d. 1148-1166.] Creamy-white in a thick brown
mass : indistinct. With mark of the handle, if in. [Harl.
ch. 54 B. 7.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
shield.
«i SIQILLVM QAVFRIDI D€ NOVILLA.
6271. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. loi.]
Oilandia (Radulfas^ fil. Steph. de) v, Hoilandia (Radulfus,
fii, Steph. de).
Henricus [//. Roberti] de Oilli, Comtable of
King Henry II.
6272. \circ. A.D. 1155-1157.] Creamy-white: originally
good, now indistinct and chipped. 2f X 2^ in. [Add. ch.
20,462.]
Oval. To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif of mail,
conical helmet with nasal, sword, long convex shield with
star-like ornament Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-
band.
81 O . . . CONSTAB R6GI8 • H'.
6273.
WillelmuB de Orkesdena^ [of co. Surr.]
Temp. Hen. III.] Brownish-white: indistinct frag-
ment About 2 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 54 D. 40.]
To the r. In armour : shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
EQUESTRIAN. 329
Johannes de Orrebi^ \of Blackwelly co. Derb.'\
6274. [Early 13th cent] Creamy- white : fine fragment
About 2^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 54 E. 12.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif of mail, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-
band and saddle. Arms : a fleur-de-lis betw. two chevrons,
which have some affinity to the shield borne by the Orby
families.
€SV
Willelmus Painel^ [of co. Line,]
6275. [Temp. Hen. HI.] White, varnished : imperfect and
indistinct. About 2 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 54 E. 54.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
long convex shield with ornamental bordure and central boss.
Horse galloping.
WillelmriB Pantnl^ [0/ Somerdy, etc., co. Leic.]
6276. [i2th cent] Thick greenish-brown : app. by closely
woven cord of greenish threads. 24^ in. [Cott. ch. v. 62.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, long convex shield.
Legend very indistinct
6277, Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 55.]
RidelnB Papallnn de Cesebi^ [Keisby, co. Line.]
6278. [Late 12th cent] Brown: originally good, now in-
jured and indistinct in parts. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,906.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central
spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band
«> SIQILLVM : RID6LV8 : PAPALLVN D€ C686B1.
V. Kesibi (Ridellus de).
Halennot Papilnn^ [or Halenald Papilio^ 0/ Great
Addington, co. Northt.]
6279. [Early Hen. II.] Greenish-white, varnished : edge
chipped. 2 in. [Add. ch. 21,512.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, cap-like
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with ornament of
rays and central spike. Horse with ornamental breast-band
and fringed saddle.
SIGILLVM HAL6MCM30T PAPILVN.
The second L is enclosed in the first
330 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
PaganuB do Paries (P).
6280. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from an indistinct
impression, i^ in. [Ixxx. 35.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield with central boss.
Horse galloping, with breast-band ornamented with pendants.
ifiiSIGtLLV PAQANl D€ PARL6S(0
Radulfas de Pamelia^ [ofco. Line.]
6281. [circ, A.D. 1200.] Green: edge chipped. About
2^ in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 507.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
8IQILLVM
RobertuB de Paveli, [son of Robert de Paveli,
of Sulby, CO. Northt^
6282. [a.D. 1258.] Green: very fine and sharp. I -J- in,
[Add. ch. 22,434.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-cap or helmet,
with fan plume of feathers, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping. Arms indistinct, but perhaps: ermine on a fess
three crosses moline.
8' ROB6RTI • D€ PAV€LL
The letters AV conjoined
Beaded borders.
6283. Dark-green : fine and sharp, pressed in places.
[Add. ch. 22422.]
6284. Dark-green : rubbed in places, but the heraldic
bearings of the caparisons clearly shown, [xxxvii. 81.]
RicarduB del Pec, \of Witham^ co. Line]
6285. [i2th cent] Light-brown, varnished : fine, but very
imperfect About 2-|- in. when perfect [L. F. C. xv. i.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
GalfirldnB Pecche, [ofMoriale, co. Staff]
6286. [A.D. 1161-1183.] Creamy-white : indistinct, and
flaked ofi" in parts, [xxviii. 56.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
OlU ...... LsV ..... MLbi ........C...
GilbertuB [ffl. Hamonis] Peche^ Miles.
6287. [Late 13th, or 14th cent] Plaster cast from fine
impression with imperfect edges. 2 in. [Ixxx. 37.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
EQUESTRIAN. 33 1
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms slung by a
broad strap over the shoulder. Horse galloping, caparisoned.
Arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, Pecche. In the foreground,
below, a wyvem contoum^ reguardant, with expanded wings.
SIGILLVM : QIL6B H€ AMONIS.
Gilbertus Peohe.
Secretum.
6288. [Late 13th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I in. [D.C., E. 267.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, flat helmet, sword, shield
of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms : a fess betw.
two chevrons, PECCHE.
tfii 8€CR€T7- QIL€B€RTI • P€CH€.
Willelmas de Percy, \pf Berewell in Petworth, co, Suss^
6289. \circ, A.D. 1245.] Creamy- white : fair, edge im-
perfect About If in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 13.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : [five .?] fusils in fess,
Percy
. . . iqillvm will6lmi d€ p€r
R. A small oval counterseal. -f- ^ t i"* Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem, a stork or pelican, to the n
fiiSlGILU 8€CR€T1.
6290. Sulph. cast oiobv. only. [D.C, E. 219.]
6291. Plaster cast of fine impression of obv. only. [Ixxx.
39.]
SIGILLVM WILL€LMI D€ : P6RGY :
Beaded borders.
WillelmnB de Percy, \son of Walter de Percy,] of Kyldale,
[co. York,]
6292. [13th cent] Green : indistinct in places, with mark
of handle, raised rim. 1^ in. [Add. ch. 20,565.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, crest
of a plume of feathers, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
caparisoned. Arms : [five] fusils in fess, PERCY. In the
base, some branches of conventional foliage, and the field
replenished with groups of pellets arranged three by three.
fii S' WIL6LMI : D6 : P€RGY : D€ : KYLDAL6-
WillelmnB de Percy, \pf Lang Ludf or d Manor, co. Line]
6293. [13th cent. ?] White : very imperfect and indistinct ;
app. by a green thread cord. About 2 in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 54 G. 14.] *
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
* The writing of this charter is of doubtful date.
332 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
HenricnB de Perel, [Lord of Topclive, ist Baron Percy,]
6294. [A.D. 1 301.] Plaster casts from fine impressions.
2|- in. [Ixxx. 40, 41.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with vizor down, and having fan plume and lam-
brequins, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned
and plumed. Arms : a Hon rampant, Percy.
Legend in ornamental capitals : —
SIQILLUM • H€NCR]1CI • D€ • P6RCI. m m
B. Within a finely carved gothic rosette of eight points,
trefoiled, and with countersunk trefoils in the spandrils, a
shield of arms : a lion rampant The background replenished
with branching foliage.
Legend in ornamental capitals.
ft SIGILLUM : HEENRJICCII : D€ : P€RCt.
See Vetusta Monumental vol. L, pL xxx., fig. i.
Algernon [Percy,] loth Earl of Northumberland^ K,G.
[a.d. 1 632-1 668.]
6295. Plaster casts from matrix in Department of Anti-
quities. 2| in. [Ixxx. 43, 44.]
0. To the 1. In plate armour : crest or plume of ostrich
feathers on a helmet with vizor raised, sword, scabbard, oval
shield of arms as in the ist quarter of the shield of the rev.
Horse springing, with diapered saddle, on a mount replenished
with herbage and flowers. In the background the sea, thereon
several war-vessels, and on the r. a mountainous country. On
the 1. the sun, as a human face in an eight-pointed star, with
radiancy appearing through the clouds. On the r. a crescent,
the badge of PERCY, encircled with an inscribed garter, and
surrounded by an earl's coronet of five pearls.
No legend.
B. An ornamentally carved shield of arms of sixteen
quarterings. i. quarterly i. iv. a lion rampant, ANCIENT
Dukes of Brabant and Louvain, ii, iii, the lucies or pikes,
haurient, two and one, LuCY ; 2. Five fusils conjoined in fess,
Percy, etc. The shield within an inscribed garter of the order,
ensigned with an earl's coronet, on which is the crest, on a
jewelled helmet, with very extensive mantling or lambre-
quins, on a chapeau turned up ermine a lion statant the tail
extended. Supporters, dex., a lion rampant ; sin.^ a lion
rampant guardant, ducally crowned, collared gobony. In
base on a riband, with split ends intertwined, the motto : —
• E8PERANCE • • EN • DIEV •
EQUESTRIAN. 333
Legend on a riband : —
M^SIQILLVM •u ALQERNONI »«. COMm8MSi«.NORTHVMBM
Rl/EM ^ DECIMI M^^Mi^
Carved borders. The workmanship of this seal is remark-
ably fine.
Thomas de Peritone.
6296. [13th cent] Plaster cast from a good impression.
If in. [Ixxx. 38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
tfiiSIQILU THOM€ D€ PERITON€.
Normannus, [/?/. Rad.] de Pesehale^ \pf Peasenhall^
CO, Suff.]
6297. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Pale-green, covered
with a dark-brown varnish : edge chipped. [HarL ch. 84
A. ID.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with nasal,
sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
«i 8IGILLUM NORMAN D€ . . . 8HALLE.
6298. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 143.]
Cf. Norman de Peschale, of co. SufT. in the Rotuli de Oblatis temp,
yoh.^ ed. Hardy, p. 300, a.d. 1205.
WillelmoB Peuerel, of Dover, [co, Kent.]
6299. [Temp. Hen. II., ante A.D. 1166.] Green: very in-
distinct and imperfect ; app. by a closely woven cord of green
silk. About 1 1 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 56.]
• To the r. In armour. Horse galloping.
Legend waiting.
Elias de Pidele.
6300. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxviii. 91.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, long lance with large triangular head and flag with"
three streamers, convex kite-shaped shield with central spike
and numerous radiating lines. Horse galloping.
«|8IG1LU €L1€ DE P1D6LE.
OalMduB Pigot, [0/ Gamlingay, co. Camdr.]
6301. [End of 12th cent] Greenish-brown, mottled : fair,
indistinct in places, i^- in. [Harl. cL 83 B. 41.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, round-topped helmet,
sword. * Horse galloping.
«i 8IGILLVM GALFRIDI PIGOT.
6302. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 144.]
334 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Willelmus Pincema de Hocherton, [or William Le Butiler,
of Hokerton^ co, Nott.]
6303. [13th cent] Dark - green : fine. i| in. [Harl.
ch. 83 D. 38.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
helmet, sword, shield. Horse springing.
* 8IQ1LU • WILL'I • PfNC€RN€ • D€ • HOCHn"ON.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Will. Pincema de Hocreton, early 13th cent. Harl. chs. 83 F. 25 ;
112 L 13.
6304. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 221.]
HasculfaB de Pincheni, [0/ Englefield^ co. Berks.l
6305. [Temp, Joh.] Pale greenish- white : fair, i^ in.
[Add. ch. 720 l]
To the r. A hawk on the r. hand. Horse standing.
«8IGILL' HA8CVLF1 06 P1NCH6NI.
Cf. Add. ch. 21,890^ circ, A.D. 1200.
Henriens de Pincheni, [Lord of Wedon^ etc., co. Northt.l
6306. [circ. A.D. 1200.] Pale-green : very imperfect and
defaced ; app. by a plaited cord or riband of silk strands,
green and white. About i-J- in. when perfect [Add.
ch. 21,890.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword. Horse
galloping.
Legend wanting.
Edmundus [Plantagenet, son of Richard Plantagenet,
king of t/ie Romans f Earl of Cornwall^
6307. [a.D. 1275.] Bronze-green: very fine, only centre
remaining. About 3 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 84 C. 9.]
0. To the r. In armour ; hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms slung by the strap over the shoulder. Horse
galloping. Arms as on rev.
Legend wanting.
R. A shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned, within a
bordure, charged with fourteen roundles. Fine Italian work-
manship.
Legend wanting.
Sandford. GeneaL Hist., p. 94 ; Todd, History of Ashridge College.
6308. [A.D. 1275.] Bronze-green: very fine, only centre
remaining. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 11.]
0. As before.
R. Part of the eagle on which the shield of arms is slung
by the strap may be seen in this example.
6309. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 269, 270,]
^
M
EQUESTRIAN. SSf
Kdwardas [Planiagenet J son of King Hmry IIL,
[and afterwards King Edward /.]
6310. [a.d. 1259.] Green: originally fine, now only the
centre remaining; app. by plaited cords of faded red thread.
About 31 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,442.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of chain mailj surcoat,
[cap-shaped helmet,] sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
with ornamental breast-band, crossed girths, and saddle
diapered and bordered. Arms as in rev.
Legend wanting.
B. A shield of arms : ENGLAND, with a label of five points.
Fine workmanship.
Legend wanting.
6311. [A.D. 1262.] Creamy - white : fine, but imperfect,
only centre remaining. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 42.]
0. R€
B [RILII H€
6312. [a.D. 1266.] Creamy - white : fine, imperfect, only
centre remaining. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 49.]
6313. [a.d. 1269.] Dark bronze-green: imperfect, only
centre remaining. [Egert. ch. 255.]
6314. [a.d. 1272.] Creamy - white : fine, but imperfect
[Harl. ch. 43 C. 48.]
0. The head of the prince, with flat-topped helmet and
vizor closed, remaining.
6315. Plaster casts from fine impression. [Ixxx. 59, 60.]
0. h 6ADWARDVS : PRIMOQ6NITVS ! €T : H€R€S ': DOMINI :
REGIS': ANGLI6.
The letters AR of Edwardus conjoined.
R. «i 8IQILLUM : eADWARDI : FILM : H6NRICI : ILLUSTRI8 : •
R6GIS ': ANGLI€.
The engraving in Sandford, Geneal. Hist.^ p. 120, gives the legends : —
0. ^ 6DWARDV8 NES R6GI8 ANQLI€.
R. SiGILLVM • 6DWARD1 - FILM • H6NRIC1
R6QI3 • ANGU6.
The letters AN in Anglie conjoined.
Edwardus [PlantagenetJ Duke of Aquitaine^ Earl of Chester^
Ponthieu, etc.^ [afterwards King Edward III.']
6316. [a.D. 1325.] Plaster casts from fine impression ; the
legend injured in places. 3^ in. [Ixxx. 69.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat of
arifis, helmet with closed vizor, rectangular shoulder-piece,
chained sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms :
England, with a label of three points. All within an inner
336 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
border of small cusps, fleury, with carving countersunk in the
spandrils.
«i 6DWARDV8 PRIMOG€NIT' R€QI8 ANGU€ • DVX • AQVITANI€ •
COM€S • C€STRI€ • PONTIVI • Z • MOTIS8ROLII.
The letters an in Aquitanie conjoined.
B. A shield of arms : ENGLAND, with a label or file of five
points. The inner border as in obv,
8' €DWARDi • P'MOG€Nm • R€GI8 • ANGLI€ • DVCI8 •
AQVITANNI€ : COMITIS : C€8TRI€ • PONTIVI • « •
MONTI880ROLLII.
Cf. Dou^t d'Arcq, Collection de Sceaux, No. 10,092.
Geoflirey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou, father of Henry 11,^
ob. A.D. 1 1 50.
6317. Plaster casts from imperfect impression. About 34- in.
when perfect. [Ixxx. 46, 47.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, kite-
shaped shield held by an enarme, and showing the interior
side, sword.
Legend wanting.
R. Same style, in the r. h. a long lance-fiag with three
streamers in place of sword.
Legend wanting.
GauMdus [Plantagenet,] son of King Henry [//.]
\Puke of Brittany and] Earl of Richmond,
[A.D. 1 1 68- 1 186.]
6318. Dark-green, mottled : imperfect and indistinct ; app.
by strands of green silk. 3^ in. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 35.]
0. To the r. In armour : long convex shield, lance with
flag and streamers. Horse galloping.
^ QAVFRIDVS • H€NRICI • R€GI8 • FILIV8 NIE.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet with
nasal, sword, shield showing interior side. Horse galloping.
QA 101 • R€QI8 - FILIV8 • 00M€8 • RIOH€MVNO€.
HamelinxiB [Plantageneti natural son of Geoffrey, Count of
Anjot4y] Earl of Warenne,
6319. [a.D. .1163-1202.] Dark-green: fine, but very im-
perfect About 3 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 43 C. 14]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, long
convex shield with ornamental star and central spike. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band and saddle diapered
and bordered.
GIL Nl • C
R Small oval counterseal. i x -I- in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. An Imperial bust in profile to the
r., filleted.
€ : L€G€ : A T€G€ : '^
EQUESTRIAN. 337
HenricuSi Dux Normannorum, etc, A.D. 1147-1154.
{Afterwards King Henry IL)
6320. Greenish-brown : fine fragment, showing only the
centre. About 3-J- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 C. 3.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, spear. Horse
with ornamental saddle.
R. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, kite-shaped
shield showing the interior side. Horse with ornamental
breast-band and saddle ; the ring-like stirrup hangs from a chain.
Legend wanting.
6321. Green, with dark varnish, [xxxv. 19 N.]
A small detached fragment, showing the body covered with
hauberk of mail, the coif, the conical helmet, and the shield,
of the ob, and rev. Fine workmanship.
Cf. Sandford, Genial, Hist,, p. $4.
6322. Plaster casts from fine impression, very imperfect at
the edges. [Ixxx. 63, 64.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
and nasal, kite-shaped shield held by the strap and showing
interior side only, long lance flag with three streamers. Horse
with ornamental saddle and breast-band.
«i HEN DEQAVORV.
R. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail and continuous coif,
conical helmet and nasal, kite-shaped shield held by the strap
and showing interior side only, sword. Horse with ornamental
breast-band and saddle, ring-like stirrup hanging from a chain.
«i HENRICV ORVM.
JohanneSy [Count of Mortaigne, afterwards King John?^
6323. \circ, A.D. 1188.] Very dark green: fine, edge
chipped ; app. by a closely woven cord or bobbin of light
coloured threads. i\ in. [Harl. ch. 83 A. 27.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif, surcoat,
belt, cap-shaped helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield of
arms slung round the neck by a strap. Horse galloping, with
ornamental breast-band, saddle and stirrup. Arms : two lion^
passant in pale.
«i 8IQILLV[M : IOH3ANNI8 -ufLVlJifcR^Q^S : ANQLI€ : DCOMINI :
R. A small oval counterscal. -ff X | in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem set in a ring. Bust of a female, to the r.
*S€CR€TVM IOHANNI8.
6324. Sulph. cast of ^^. only. [D.C., D. 116.]
6325. \ante A.D. 1188.] Dark-green, speckled: edge very
imperfect [Harl. ch. 83 A. 26.]
0. . . . Qll HANNIS AN DO
H. As before.
VOL. II. Z
338 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6326. [circ. A.D. ii88.] Greenish-brown, varnished: the
face flaked away in parts ; app. by a cord of hollow bobbin,
of green and white threads. [Harl. ch. 43 C. 32.]
0. «i 8IGI OMINI HtB'NI€.
B, Imperfect
^ 8€GR HANNI8.
6327. Sulph. cast ol obv. only. [D.C., D. 117.]
Sandford, Geneal, Hist^ p* 55 1 of. p. 81.
Ricardus [PlantagenetJ Earl of Cornwall^ Count of Poictou;
[afterwards king of the Romans^ second son of King John^
A.D. 1 209-1 272.]
6328. Green : fine, chipped ; originally app. by plaited
cords of silk to a charter. 3| in. [xxxvi. 215.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, coif, flat-topped
helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms slung by the
strap round the neck. Horse galloping with ornamental
breast*band, crossed girths, and embroidered saddle. For
arms see the rev,
8IGICLLVM :] RICARDI : C0Mm8 : PIGTAVI€ :
R. On a background of foliage forming a tree of three
branches elegantly designed with fruit in clusters, a shield of
arms : a lion rampant crowned, PoiCTOU, within a bordure
bezant^e. Ancient Duchy of Cornwall.
>w/ 8IGILLVM : RICARDI : COMITIS : CORNVBI6.
6329: [a.D. i 226-1 257.] Pale bronze green: very fine,
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 C. 60.]
0. 8IQ ICT
B. 8IQILLVM VBI€.
6329.* Dark green : originally a fine impression, now very
imperfect [Add. ch. 34,104.]
Legend wanting.
Sandford, Geneal. Hist,, p. 95.
Another Seal
6330. [a.D. 1227.] Plaster casts from imperfect impression.
24 in. [Ixxx. 56, 57.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat of arms,
flat-topped helmet, sword, convex shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned. Arms as in rev,
SIGILL'M RICARDI Fl
R A shield of arms: a lion rampant, crowned, within a
bordure charged with nine roundles, RICHARD, Earl of Corn-
wall. The art of this seal is apparently French, and it is of
poor workmanship.
« TAVI6N8I8.
See Sandford, Geneal. Hist., p. 95 ; Douet d'Arcq, Collection de
Sceaux^ No. 10,188.
EQUESTRIAN. 339
Thoniafl [Plantagenet, 2nd] Earl of Lancaster, [a.d. 1295-
1 321,] Earl of Leicester, \Derby, Lincoln, and Ferrers^
Steward of England,
6331. Pale yellowish-brown : fine, cracked and chipped,
with marks of the studs used to steady the matrix. 4f in.
[Cott ch. xvi. 7.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail with continuous
Coif, surcoat of arms, square shoulder-piece, helmet with vizor
closed and surmounted by a lambrequin and the crest, a wyvern
with wings ouvert, sword, shield of arms. Horse springing,
crested as above, and caparisoned. Arms : England, with a
label of three points, each charged with as many fleurs-de-lis.
SIQILLVM S THOM6 S COMITIS S LANCASTRi €YC€8TRt€ S
8€N€SCALU S ANQLI€.
B. Within an elaborately carved gothic rosette of eight
cusps, trefoiled, the spandrils enriched with tracery of various
styles, trefoil, quatrefoil, cinquefoil, and sixfoil, in circular
panels betw. pairs of small countersunk trefoils, and suspended
by the strap from a hook, a large shield of arms : England,
with a label of five points, each charged with three fleurs-
de-lis.
U SIQILLVM S THOM€ S COMITIS S LANCASTRI6 . . . YG€8TRI€ S
SeN€SCALLI S ANQLI€ ft
Carved borders.
Sandford, GeneaL Hist,, p. 102.
Small Seal.
6332. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster casts from fine but imperfect
impression. 2-J in. [Ixxx. 61, 62.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed and surmounted by a lambrequin and the
crest, a wyvern with queue nowy, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, crested as above, and caparisoned. Arms : ENG-
LAND, with a label of three points.
91 S' THOM6 IS : LAN 16 : L€YC€STRI€ : €T :
F6RRARIIS.
B. A shield of arms, as in the obv,, suspended by the guige
or strap from a trifurcated oak-tree, and betw. two wyverns
with tails ornamented with three slipped trefoils and a ball at
the end.
. . . 8' : THOM6 : COMITIS • LANCAST TRI€ :
€ ARMS.
Beaded borders.
Thomas [Plantageneti of Brotherton,'] son of King Edward L;
Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England,
6333. [A.D. 1322.] Red: small and beautifully engraved
fragment About i in. when perfect [Add. ch. 21,506.]
z 2
340 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
and vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned.
Arms : England, with an indistinct label. Background
diapered.
Legend wanting
Cf. Sandford, Geneal, Hist.y p. 205, for the arms.
Thomas [Plantagenet, '' of Woodstock*'^ Duke of Gloucester^
Earl of Essex and Buckingham^
Lord High Constable of England, A.D. 138 5-1 397.
6334. Plaster cast from fine impression. 34 in. [Ixxx. 65.]
To the r. In armour : coat of arms, helmet with vizor
closed, lambrequin, and crest — on a chapeau turned up ermine^
a lion statant guardant collared and crowned, the tail lowered
— sword chained to the body, shield of arms. Horse springing,
caparisoned. Arms: quarterly, FRANCE (ANCIENT), and
England, within a bordure, Thomas of Woodstock. The
field diapered with a lozengy reticulation, the spaces charged
irregularly, either with an ostrich feather or a swan.
Sbii tf^ome : VXii : regfii : anglie : ^ 9 Oum :
glotttesstrfe : tomtt : esssexte : ; : intt' :
AC : toMtolinlartt : anglie •
Beaded borders.
Cf. Sandford, Geneal, Hist,, p. 229.
Alanus de Plukenet^ [ofco, Heref]
6335. [l2th cent] Plaster cast from fine but now indistinct
impression. 2 in. [Ixxx. 75.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing only the interior side.
Horse with double breast-band.
«> SIGILLVM ALANI DE € . . .
See Inq,p. mort., vol. i, p. 326, 19 Edw. IL
Lanrentias de Plomberga, [of Pudsey, co, Essex,]
6336. [Temp, Hen. HI., ante a.d. 1253.] Greenish-brown :
fine. 14 in. [Harl. ch. 54 H. 54.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet and nasal, spear, shield. Horse galloping.
«iSIGILU LAVR€NTil D€ PLVMB6RQA.
Cf. Dom. Laurentius de Pluniberge, miles, temp. Hen. IIL, HarL ch.
48 G. 25 ; A.D. 1269, Harl. ch. 55 B. 15 ; and 55 C. 3.
6337. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 239.]
Wilam de Pun[t]fol [or Pontfol^ of Ingham, co. Line]
6338. [Late 12th cent] Brown, mottled: good, chipped
on the 1. h. side. i\ in. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 39.]
EQUESTRIAN. 34I
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike.
■» 8IQILLVM • WILAM DE PVN . FOL.
6339. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 84.]
Adam de Port, [L, of Hatley, co, Bedf,'\
6340. \circ. A.D. 1 140.] Discoloured white : imperfect and
indistinct About 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 44-]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword.
Horse galloping.
Legend wanting.
Adam de Port, [II., of Hatley, co. Bedf]
6341. [Temp. Rich. L] Discoloured white : imperfect and
indistinct About 2 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 54 L 45.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat-topped helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
ORT.
EmalduB de Powis, [of La Hida, co. Heref f\
6342. [a.d. 1140-1150.] Green : indistinct and wormed ;
app. by a knotted strand of green twilled bobbin. 2f in.
[Add. ch. 20454.]
To the r. In armour : sword, kite-shaped shield showing
only interior side. Horse galloping.
«i SI €RNA D€ I
Gillebertns Pradume, [of Ockshot, co. Surr^
6343. [Temp. Joh.] Dark -green, mottled: fine, edge
slightly chipped. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 5528.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
and nasal, sword, shield ornamented with bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping, with breast-band and bordered
saddle.
■» SIGILLVM : QILLEBERTI : PRVDVME.
Cf. Add. chs. 5529, 5537, 5562.
Henricus de Pusiaco, [of co. York(?).]
6344. [Late 12th and early 13th cent] Plaster cast from
fine impression, chipped, i^ in. [Ixxx. 76.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, continuous coif,
cap-like helmet with tufted top, sword, convex shield slung
round the neck by a strap and ornamented with an escar-
buncle and bordure. Horse galloping. In the foreground,
in base, a small lion or leopard passant contourn6.
SIQILLVM H6NRICI [D€] PVSIACO.
Cf. Rotuli d^ Oblatis temp, Joh.y pp. 5, 24, a.d. 1199.
34^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robertas Patrel, of Cotes, \co. Leic. f\
6345. \Temp. JohJ Dark-red: edge chipped and im-
perfect 2 ivu [Harl. ch. 55 A. 35.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet
and nasaly sword, shield. Horse galloping.
«i8IQiLI 3RT R3L.
The letters s and € reversed.
Cf. HarL ch. 44 A. 3L
Rogems de Qnincy [or Quency], Earl of Winchester,
and Constable of Scotland [A.D. 1219-1264.'
6346. \circ, A.D. 1250.] Green, mottled: very fine, but
cracked and imperfect in several places, i^ in. [Harl.
ch. 83 B. 42.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned. Arms : seven mascles, three, three,
and one, De Quincy. Below the horse a wyvem. (See
description of rev^
LU ROQ6RI OM 8 : W :
R. The Earl in armour, as in the obv., with the wyvem on
the helmet for a crest, standing, turned to the 1., in combat
with a lion springing upon his shield. In base, a six-foiled rose«
81 OQ6Rt D€ QVINC ARM : SCO
Beaded borders.
6347. Sulph. casts of ^^. and rev, [D.C, E. 258, 259.]
6348. Sulph. casts, tinted red, of obv, and rev,, from fine
impression ; the r. h. side lower part wanting, [xlvii. 1053,
1054.]
Laing's Catalogue of Scottish Seals, Nos. 681, 682 ; pi. xi., f. 2.
6349. [A.D. 1232-1243.] Dark-green: fragments. [Harl.
ch. 55 B. 6.]
COM
R : QVINC
6360. [a.d. 1241.] Pale-green, mottled : very imperfect
[Cott ch. viii. 7.]
0. CI : C0MITI8
R. NC
6351. [a.d. 1259.] Brownish - green : fine, but very im-
perfect [Harl. ch. 55 B. 7.]
0. . . SIQ O
R O 6.
6352. [a.d. 1 2 19-1264.] Creamy-white : fine, but imperfect
[L. F. C. IV. 10.]
LU ROQ QVINCI : CO
R. €T : CONST Rll : SCOC ....
Spelman's Aspilogiaj notes, p. 105.
EQUESTRIAN. 343
Sa^rus de Qxiiixci 11., aftenvards Earl of Winchester,
6353. [Late I2th cent] Green, discoloured : indistinct,
edge chipped ; app. by a closely woven bobbin of red thread,
faded. 24. in. [Harl. ch. 55 B. 4.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
long convex shield with ornamentation and central spike.
Horse galloping.
QILL 8A6RI
6354. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 39.]
SelhenzB de Qnincy, afterwards Earl of Winchester^
A.D. 12 10-12 19.
(? Same as the previous person.)
6355. [Early 13th cent] Creamy - white, discoloured:
originally fine, only centre remaining. About 2-i- in. when
perfect [L. F. C, xxii. 9.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, banner-
flag, convex shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned.
Arms : a fesse in chief a label of eight points, QuiNCl.
Legend wanting.
BL Small counterseal. i in. A kite-shaped shield of arms,
as in the o6v., betw. two wavy branches of foliage. (The label
of seven points only.)
Spelman, AspUogiay p. 67.
6356. \circ. A.D. 1170.] Sulph. casts, from obv. and r«/.,
of imperfect impression, showing further details, [xlvii. 952,
953.]
0. In field above the horse on r. h. side, a small kite-shaped
shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevrons, perhaps for his
wife, Fitz-Parnell. The end of the long banner also shown.
QILL NC
BL A small counterseal. i-j2g- in. A shield of arms, De
QuiNCY, as before. (Seven points.)
CR€TVM COMITI8 WINTON . . .
This is a variant counterseal.
Beaded borders,
Laing's CataL of Scottish SealSy No. 679, 680.
Hugo de Rampani \or Rampeiiy of Kirby-Bellars, co. Leic]
6357. [A.D. 1155-1167.] Green: fine, slightly chipped,
i^ in. [Add. ch. 20,567.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
«i31QILVM HVQONIS DE RAMPAN.
The S*s reversed.
6358. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 32.]
344 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Adam [//. TnOMiC] de Rainvile.
6359. [Late I2th or early 13th cent] Plaster cast from
chipped and indistinct impression. 14 in. [Ixxxl 33.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, convex shield with indistinct ornaments or
charges.
« SIQILL' A RAINVII
WUlelmns de Reines, [or Rednes, of Kirby-Underwood^
CO, Line]
6360. [circ. A.r). 1 1 50-1 160.] Brown: fine, with mark of
the handle, i^ in. [Add. ch. 20,865.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail with back
ties, conical helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with
star-like ornament and central spike. Horse with ornamented
saddle.
SIQILLVM WILLELMI DE REIN€8.
Radnlfas de Reeiie..8| [or de Raines^ of Stathern, co. Leic,]
6361. [circ, A.D. 1 1 50-1 160.] Green: fine, edge chipped,
with mark of handle. 2 in. [Add. ch. 21,148.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, long
surcoat, conical helmet and nasal, long convex shield with
vertical rib.
SIQILLVM RADVLFI DE REENE . . S
The letters s and N reversed.
6362. Plaster cast [Ixxxi. 3L]
Willelmus [//. Roberti] de ^ejdune, [of Raydon, co. Suff]
6363. [Temp. Hen. III.] Discoloured - white : 1. h. side
wanting. About 14 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 55 C. 15.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, convex shield with
central spike. Horse galloping.
GILL' WILL€
Ricardus .
6364. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
2|- in. [Ixxx. 55.]
To the r. In armour : conical helmet, convex shield, lance
flag and streamers.
«> SIGILLVM RICARCDI]
Ricardus de .
6366. [i2th or 13th cent.] Sulph. cast from imperfect
impression, i^ in. [D.C., D. 72.]
To the 1. In armour : a tunic or surcoat of striped pattern,
with hawk on the 1. hand. Horse springing.
SIQILLVM • RICARDI • D€ • I.
N.
EQUESTRIAN. 345
GalMdns Ridels [son and heir of Richard,
son of Ralph Basset and Matildis Ridel,
dau. of Geoffrey Ridel, of co. Nortkt.]
6366. [circ. A.D. 1 168.] Light-brown: imperfect and in-
distinct. About 2\ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 55 D. 8.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, sword, [shield ?]. Horse
galloping.
. . . Gl LFRIDI
OillebertUB, fiL Herbert! [de Riggesbi, of Rigsby,
CO. Line.]
6367. [Temp. Steph. or Hen. IL] Dark-green: fine, im-
perfect at lower edge. 2 in. [Harl. ch. 55 D. 11.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with back-
ties and nasal, sword, long convex shield with star-like orna-
ment and central spike. Horse with ornamented breast-band.
« 8IQ1LLVM FILM HERBERTI.
6368. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 138.]
HerbertuB^ ftl. Oilleberti [fl. Herberti de Rigghesbia,
of Rigsby, co. Line]
6369. [Temp. Hen. 1 1.] Light-brown, encrusted with a
kind of efflorescence : indistinct, with mark of handle. 14 in.
[Harl. ch. 5 5 D. 1 2.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
shield, sword.
ifi> SIGILLVM HERBERTI FIL[II . . .] Q BERT.
Walterus de la Rinere, [or de Riparia.]
6370. [Temp. Rich. I.] Green : edge chipped and indistinct,
with mark of handle: app. by a hollow twilled bobbin of
bright green silk. i| in. [Add. ch. 20,236.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, helmet, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
« SIQILL LT€RI 06 LA RIV6R6.
Michael, or Mile de Riveshal.
6371. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped and imperfect
impression. 2^ in. [D.C., D. 200.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
ILLVM MIL DE RIVESAL.
6372. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 34.]
WillelmxiB de Romara, [Lord of Bolingbroke, afterwards
Earl of Lincoln^ A.D. 1142.]
6373. [Early 12th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2^ in. [Ixxxi. 37.]
346 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, represented
by small annulets or cup-like depressions, conical helmet with
nasal and back-ties, convex helmet with central boss and
vertical rib.
«i SI LVM . . II Ml D . . . ROMARA.
Beaded borders.
The same^ as Earl of Lincoln.
6374. [/^j/A.D. 1142/
chipped at edge. 3 in.
Plaster cast from fine impression,
Ixxxi. 35.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail represented
by small annulets or cup-like depressions, long surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal and back-ties, sword, kite-shaped shield
held by the strap and showing only the interior side. Horse
galloping, with breast-band adorned with pendent ornaments.
. ifi> SIQILLVM WILLELMI DE RO . . MARA C0MITI8 LINCOL.
The s's reversed.
Willelmns de Roumare, \of co, Lincoln^
f Grandson of Wm, de Rofnare, 1st Earl of Lincoln.
6375. [Late 12th cent] Sulph. cast, tinted red, from fine
but imperfect impression. 2\ in. [lii. 2.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, long surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with star-like
ornament and bordure. Horse with breast-band and saddle.
«i SIGILL LMI DE CR]OVMAR€ :
6376. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxl 36.]
«> SIQILLVM WILLELMI DE ROVMAR6 :
Mattheus, fU, Alani [de RomeL, of Helmedon, etc.y
CO. Northt^
6377. \circ, A.D. 1 220-1 230.] Light brownish-yellow, semi-
transparent: fine. \\ in. [Harl. ch. 84 D. 30.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
fi> SIQILLVM : MAT)7€I : FILICI] ALANI.
6378. Dark-green, speckled : fine, slightly chipped. [Harl.
ch. 86 D. I s.]
6379. Dark-green, speckled : somewhat indistinct, edge
chipped. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 16.]
6380. Dark-green, mottled and speckled : edge slightly
chipped. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 17.]
6381. Dark-green: fine, chipped at top. [Harl. ch. 86
D. 18.]
6382. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 190.]
6383. Green, mottled: chipped and indistinct in places.
[Harl. ch. 86 D. 19.]
EQUESTRIAN. 347
6384. Green, encrusted : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 20/
6385. Green, discoloured : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 22."
6386. Green, encrusted : imperfect and indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 86 D. 23.]
6387. Reddish-brown : fine. [Harl. ch. 86 C 23.]
6388. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 189.]
Joliaxmes de RoB; Miles, [son of Sir William de Ros, Knt^
of Hamelake, co. York.']
6389. [A.D. 1332.] Red, embedded in a mass of mottled
green, i in. [Harl, ch. 55 E. 21.]
0, To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, crested helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and
plumed. Arms : chequy, Ros. Crest, a wyvem. In the
field, two slipped trefoils. Within a carved and pointed
quatrefoil.
ft : SIQILLVM : lOHANNIS : D€ : ROS :
Beaded borders.
1%. A small counterseal. ^ in. Impression of an antique
oval intaglio gem. A bust, in profile, to the right
ft l€ : SV : LV : N€S : 8IGIL : SeCR€Z :
Beaded borders.
6390. [A.D. 1335.] Red, embedded in a mass of mottled
green. [Harl. ch. SS E. 22.]
6391. Sulph. cast of obv. only. [D.C., F. 160.]
WUlelmus [//.Willelmi] de Rob, [ofPlumstead, etc., co.Kent^
6392. [Early Hen. Ill] Green, mottled : fine, very im-
perfect, only centre remaining. About i^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 55 E. 18.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield with ornamental bordure. Horse galloping.
L€L
6393. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 172.]
6394. \Tefnp. Joh.] Dark-green : only centre remaining.
[Harl. ch. 112 C. 41.]
Legend wanting.
6395. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 171.]
RoggeriuB de RoselliS; \pf Easington, co. York.]
6396. [a.D. 11 54-11 8 1.] Uncoloured, varnished a dark-
brown : originally fine, edge chipped, with raised rim and
mark of handle. 2-|- in. [Add. ch. 20,534.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central bars. Horse
with ornamental breast-band and saddle.
SIQILLVM ROQQ6RII D€ R08€LLIS.
348 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alanus [fiL Willelmi] de Rowellei [of Rothwell,
CO. Lif$c,]
. 6397. [Tefnp. Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, with mark of
handle, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 55 E. 44.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat cap with knob
on top, scabbard of sword, shield with central spike, a hawk
on the r. hand.
«i 8IQILLVM • ALANl • 06 • ROW€LL€.
The N reversed.
6398. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 226.]
Rogerius de Ra[ha]IeP
6399. [13th cent.;
impression, if in.
Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
Ixxxi. 41.]
To the 1. In long surcoat, girded at the waist, a falcon on
the r. wrist. Horse with embroidered saddle.
fiiSIQILI 0Q6RII D€ RV L6.
Salivator.
6400. [13th cent] Light-brown, mottled: indistinct in
parts, edge chipped. 2^ in. [xxxix. 60.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword,
shield with star-like ornament
4|i . . MW SALIVATO R (?)
Johannes de Sancto Johanne, Bom, de Hannak^
\\st Baron St John^ of Lagehaniy A.D. 1299-13 16.]
6401. [a.d. 1301.] Plaster cast from fine impression, edge
chipped. 3 in. [Ixxxi. 43, 44.]
0. To the 1. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed, lambrequin, and crest — a lion passant
guardant betw. two palm branches — sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned and crested. Arms : on a chief
two pierced mullets.
^ S' IOHANNI8 • D€ • SCO • IOHANN6 • DNI [• D€ • HANjNAK.
Q^. A small round counterseal. -I in. A shield of arms
as in obv,, suspended by the strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wyverns.
fi> 8' lOHMS • D€ • SCO • I0HANN6.
Beaded borders.
Vetusta Monumenta^ vol. i., pi. B.
Galfridns, fiL GalMdi de SalntUgier.
6402. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from good im-
pression, i^ in. [Ixxxi. 45.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, convex shield. Horse galloping.
«>SIQILL' QALFRIDI FlU GALP D' SAINTUQI6R.
The letters AL in Galf* conjoined.
EQUESTRIAN. 340
Sjrxnon [de St. Liz, 2nd] Earl of Northampton,
6403. \circ, A.D. 1 147.] Discoloured, the face flaked off,
varnished.: very imperfect About 3 in. when perfect [Cott
ch. X. 14.]
0. To. the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, long maunch
attached to the r. wrist, and flowing to the 1., conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with a lozengy ornament
Horse with heavy caparisons reaching to the ground and
diapered saddle.
Legend broken away.
B. A small oval counterseal. i^ x i in. A lion passant
contoum^, the tail passing betw. the hind legs and reflexed
over the back.
«> 8IGILL' : COMITIS : 8IMONI8.
6404. \circ. A.D. 1 147.] Dark-brown : edge wanting, but
originally fine ; app. by a damasked bobbin of faded colours.
[Cott ch. vii. 3.]
0. SIQILLVM 8 HA . . T
^ ifi> 8IG1LL' : C0MITI8 : 8IMON18.
6405. Sulph. cast of obv, only. [D.C., D. 61.]
Symon [de St. Liz, 3rrf] Earl of Northampton.
6406. \circ. \.t>, 1 160.] Dark, uncoloured, varnished with
a rich brown colour : edge chipped, imperfect on the r. side.
31 in. [Egert. ch. 430.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, long maunch
attached to the r. wrist and fully to the ground, conical
helmet, sword, long convex shield.
9{i 8IGIL COMITI8 NORHAMTVNI€.
AlwreduB de Sancto Martino, [of Canterbury, co, Kent]
6407. \circ, A.D. 1 1 54.] Light - brown or uncoloured r
chipped and indistinct in places. 2| in. [L. F. C, xxii. 5.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield.
fi> 8IGILLVM • ALW 8C0 -MA O.
Cf. Alured de S. Martino, ante a.d. 117 i, Harl. ch. 86 G. 42 ; and
late 12 cent., L. F. C, xxv. 20 ; Alured de S. Martino, Dapifer [Regis],
Cott. ch. vii. 12.
Tomas de Sancto Walerico, \son of Bernard aftd
Aanora, of Asthallay^ co. Oxon,y ird Baron^
ob, A.D. 12 19.]
6408. \Temp. Joh.] Dark mottled - green : fine, edge
slightly chipped ; app. by flat bobbins of woven thread of.
various colours. [Harl. ch. 86 D. 48.]
3 so CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, cap-like helmet,
sword^ shield of arms. Horse galloping, with ornamental
breast-band. Arms : two lions passant in pale, St. Walery.
fiSIGILLVM :TOME DE SCO WALERICO.
R. A shield of arms as in obv.
For legend, see counterseal of next seal.
. Cf. HarL ch. 86 D. 49, 5 1 ; Add. ch. 2.
Another SeaL
6409. [Early 1 3th cent] Dark-brown, semi-transparent :
fine, edge chipped. 24 in. [xxxiv. 30.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet with vizor down, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band. Arms: two lions
passant in pale, St. Walery.
« SiQILLVM : THOM€ D€ 800 WAL6R1C0.
The letters ER in Water ico conjoined.
B:. A smaller counterseal. i-^ in. A heart-shaped shield
of arms, as in obv.
* 8' - TH' • D€ • 8' • WAL' :
6410. Sulph. casts oi obv. and rev. [D.C., E. 202, 203.]
6411. [Temp, Joh.] Dark - green : fine, edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 86 D. 50.]
6412. [A.D. 1204-1219.] Mottled-green : fine, edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 86 D. 51.]
Petras de Sandiaore, [of Sandiacrey co, Derb,]
6413. [circ. A.D. 1200-1249.J Dark-green: fine, but im-
perfect, the r. side broken away. About i|- in. when perfect
[WoUcy ch. vi. I.]
To the 1. In long surcoat and flowing robe, [a hawk] in
the 1. hand. Horse, with ornamental breast-plate. In base,
an elegantly designed wavy scroll or branch of foliage.
P6TRI • D€ • 8ANDI
6414. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 184.]
Alexander de Santonai [0/ Sancton, E. R., co. York.]
6415. [Temp. Steph.-Hen. II.] Faded red : imperfect, with
mark of handle, if in. [Add. ch. 20,507.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, lance-flag
with three long wavy streamers, long convex shield with
central spike.
« SIQILLVM A ONA.
EQUESTRIAN. 35 1
Johannes de Sanferd (P)
6416. [13th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
i^ in. [Ixxxi. 48.]
To the r. In armour: surcoat, cap-like helmet, sword,
convex shield. Horse galloping.
fi) SIQ D€ SAVF6RD (?)
Jordan de Saungville^ \of Helminghanty co. Suff.]
6417. [circ. A.D. 1300.] Pale green, faded: edge chipped
away ; app. by a hollow woven bobbin of faded colours.
About 2 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 9810.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, sword, convex shield
with barry ornamentation. Horse galloping, with fringed
saddle.
Legend wanting.
R. An oval counterseal. -^ x 4 ^i^- Indistinct impression
of an antique oval intaglio gem.
« S€CR€T' SAVNGVILU.
The letter N reversed.
Willemmus de Sceldesle.
6418. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from chipped impres*
sion. 2^ in. [Ixxx. 79.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, large convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping, with fringed saddle and ornamental breast-band.
fi) 8IGILLVM WILLEMMt (ti^ D€ SCELD68U€.
WUlelmns ScoIant(P)
6410. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, i^ in. [Ixxviii. 72.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
kite-shaped shield bordered and spiked.
9SIGILLVM WLM-I 8COUVNT (0
Johannes Le Scot^ [6tA Earl of Huntingdon^
6420. [a.D. 1224.] Sulph. casts of obv. and rev. of an
imperfect impression. About 2-J- in. when perfect, [xlvii.
1020, 102 1.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : three piles in point,
Le Scot.
Legend wanting.
SL A small counterseal. i-| in. A shield of arms, as in
obv.
fii SIGILLVM : MSKM : S€CR€TI m
Laing's CataL of Scottish Seals ^ Nos. 1233, 1234.
352 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Rogerus Scot, Miles, de Kalverleia, {CalverUy, co. York!]
6421. \circ. A.D. 1200.] Creamy- white ; imperfect and
indistinct [Add. ch. 16,580.]
To the r. In armour : sword, shield. Horse galloping.
.... G€R
Hugo [fil. HuGONis] de Scotegni, or Scotigni^
[of Great Limber ^ co. Line.]
6422. [a.D. 1 140.] Brown : fine, with mark of the handle ;
app. by a bobbin of closely woven green stuff. 2-4- in. [Harl.
ch. 56 A. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse with ornamental
breast-band.
«i SIQILLVM HVQONIS DE SCOTEQNI.
6423. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 69.]
Radulfas, //. Rad. de Sella (?)
6424. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Discoloured
white : indistinct in places, with mark of the handle. 2-^ in.
[xxxvi. 56.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, convex shield with ornamental bordure. Horse
galloping, with fringed saddle.
ijBiSIQILLV RADVLFI FILM RADVLFI D€ S€IL€ (0
The last four letters in the field.
Robertus de Shirlej, Bart
6425. [a.D. 165 1.] Plaster casts from the matrices. 14 in.
[Ixxx. 89, 90.]
0. To the r. In plate-armour: cap-a-pie, with plume of
three ostrich feathers, scimetar, shield of arms. Horse
harnessed, springing on a hilly mount Arms : SHIRLEY.
Legend on a raised rim.
« SIGILLVM • ROBERTI • DE • SHIRLEY • BARONETTI •
R. A shield of arms (with the date 1651 over it) of nine
quarterings : — i. Paly of six, a canton ermine, SHIRLEY, etc.
Legend on a raised rim : —
* SIQILLVM • R6BERTI • DE • SHIRLEY • BARONETTI.
Beaded borders.
GwillelmuB de Simili, [or William de Semiit, o/co. Leic.f]
6426. [a.D. II 99.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped. About
2L in. when perfect [xxxix. 62.]
EQUESTRIAN. 353
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical hehnet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike and
star-like ornament
SIQILL QWILL6LMI D6 SIMILI.
6427. [a.d. 1 33 1.] Dark -green: fine, edge chipped,
[xxxix. 63.]
Elgenardus de Seningveam.
6428. [Early 13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
2i in. [D.C., E. 207.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat - topped
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : a
lion rampant
fiiSIQILLVM et. 6NARDI D€ 8€NINGVeAM.
Simon
6420. [a.d. 1 183.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2i in. [Ixxviii. 90.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
shield with double border and central spike. Horse gallopfng.
« 81QILLVM : SIMON ... €L (?)
Wilelmns de Sviartbi^ [Siwardebi, or Sewerby, o/co. York.]
6430. [Temp, Hen. IL] Green : the face rubbed in places,
with mark of handle. i| in. [Add. ch. 20,551.]
To the n In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
shield with central spike.
«i SIQILLVM • WIL€LMI * D€ • SVIARTBI.
Symon Sorely \of Lapworth^ co, Warw,]
6431. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Light-brown, semi-
opaque : the lower part broken off. About 2| in. when
perfect [Harl. ch. 86 E. 27.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, shield showing the interior side.
«> SIQILLV SOR€L . .
6432. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 127.]
WillelmUB de Sparham^ [of Sparkatn, co. Norf.]
6433. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green : fine, edge slightly
imperfect i\ in. [L. F. C. i. 3.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike.
^SIGILLVM WILLELMI DE SPARHAM.
Robert de Stafford, \of OxkilL, co. Warw.]
6434. [Tetnp. Hen. II., post 1183.] Dark brownish-red:
VOL. II. 2 A
354 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
originally fine, the I. h. side wanting. About 3 in. when
perfect [Harl. ch. 56 D. 50.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
with ornamental breast-band.
9 8IGILLVM ROBERTI DE
6435. Red : cracked and imperfect [Harl. ch. 56 E. I.]
«■8IGILL A.
6436. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 203.]
HenricuB [fil. Willelmi] de Stiengrave, [or Stanegrave,
of Bulby^ CO, Line.]
6437. [circ. A.D. 1 1 80-1 190.] Brown: with mark of the
handle. i| in. [Add. ch. 20,627.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, and long convex shield.
«i81GILLVM H€NRIGI D€ STieNGRAVe.
Waltems de Stanes.
6438. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
injured by pressure in places. 2 in. [Ixxx. 82.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield with central boss
and faint indications of armorial bearings, not sufficiently
distinct to be identified. Horse galloping.
«i SIGILLVM : WALT€RI : D€ : 8TAN€8.
Radnlfas de Stantunej [or Stantoxia, 0/ Whitfield,
CO. NortkL]
6430. [circ. Ajy, 11 68-1 170.] Reddish-brown: fine, injured
in places, with mark of the carved handle. About 2\ in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 86 E. 33.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, shield with central spike and star-
like ornament Horse prancing.
fi) SIGILLVM B . . . LFI • DE • 8TANTVNE.
6440. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 123.]
Hugo de Steintun.
6441. [I2th-I3th cent] Cast in cream-coloured composi-
tion. i| in. [Ixxv. 73.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, convex shield.
fiiSIQlLLVM HVG0NI8 DE 8T€INTVN.
Petms de Stollega^ or Stodlega.
6442. [a.d. 1 179.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
About 2 in. when perfect [Ixxx. 85.]
EQUESTRIAN. 355
To the r. In armour : hauberk, lance, kite-shaped shield
showing only the interior side. Horse galloping.
Legend, on a raised annulus : —
M : P6TRI • DE • 8
RodbertuB de Straford.
6443. [13th cent] Plaster cast from impression some-
what indistinct in places. i-J^ in. [Ixxx. 81.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet with
nasal, sword, convex shield ornamented with a central spike
and radiating lines.
ijBi SIQILV RODBERTI DE STRAFORD :
Johannes Le Stranngge, [Lord of Knokyn, ist Baron
Strange, A.D. 1 299- 1 309.]
6444. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
l-i^ in. [Ixxix. 88.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
baldricky helmet with fan plume and vizor down, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed^
Arms : two lions passant. Strange.
S' : lOHANNIS L€ STRAVNQQ6.
Beaded borders.
Herveus de Strettona.
6445. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped. 14^ in. [Ixxx. 87.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, long lance-flag with three streamers, kite-
shaped shield hanging on the arm and showing the interior
side. Horse with ornamental saddle.
«»8IQILL7 HERV€I DE 8TR6TTONA.
HenricuB hine, [or Henry de Strubi^ of Saleby,
CO. Line]
6446. [Early 13th cent] Yellowish-brown: fine, injured
in places. 2f in. [Harl. ch. 56 F. 32.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield.
«i SIQILLVM HENRI HIVE «â–
Cf. Cott. ch. xxix. 72, Ump. Hen. III.
6447. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 136.]
Otnel de Sndleia^ [son of Ralph de Sudle, of Greet,
CO. Glouc]
6448. [Early 1 3th cent.] Dark-green, mottled : chipped.
About 2^ in. when perfect. [Sloan, ch. xxxiii. 3.]
2 A 2
356 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In isirmour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, long convex shield with bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
ILLVM OTV6LIS VDLeiA.
Badnlfiis de Sndleie^ [of Dumbletouy co. Glouc^
6449. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green : imperfect on the
r. h. side, with mark of the handle. About 2 iiL when
perfect [Add. ch. 20,395.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet, sword, shield with ornamental bordure and central
spike. Horse galloping, with fringed saddle.
SIQILU I DE SVDLEIE.
Adam de Summeri, [of Mora, co, Glam.]
. 6450. [i 2th cent] Brown, mottled : edge chipped. 2-J- in.
[Harl. ch. 75 D. 7.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, helmet, sword, kite-shaped
shield showing the interior side. Horse with ornamental
breast-band.
ttSIGILLVM ADAM DE SVMMERI.
6451. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 137.]
6452. Brown, mottled: fine, indistinct in places. [Harl.
ch. 75 D. 8.]
Adam [//. RoGERl] de Sumeri, [0/ St. Nicholas, co, Glam.]
6453. [A.D. 1186-1191.] Bright-red: fine, cracked, and
edge imperfect ; app. by a woven bobbin. 2 in. [Harl.
ch. 75 D. 10.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail and continuous
coif, conical helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield with
bordure, star-like ornament, and central boss. Horse
galloping. The details of the various portions of armour,
the stirrup, etc., are well shown.
8IGILU AD[€ D]€ 8VM€R
6454. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 152.]
RadulfuB de Sumeri, \of Merlege, co. Berks, f]
6455. [Temp. Joh., ante 12 ii, or early 13th cent] Green,
mottled : fine originally, now very imperfect About 2 in.
when perfect [Add. ch. 7205.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, cap-like
helmet and large nasal, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, with ornamental breast-band and saddle. Arms :
a lion rampant
Legend wanting.
Cf. Harl. ch. 75 D. 9.
EQUESTRIAN. 357
Wlllelmns de Stimery, \pf Gornally co. Staff.]
6456. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark-green: originally fine, now
very imperfect. About i^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 6142.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, [sword],
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : ? three roses.
ifii SIGILLVM • W
Wilelmis de SumerviL
6457. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, i-l- in. [Ixxx. 80.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
convex shield and central spike. Horse galloping.
ifiiSIQILLVM WlLeUMIS D' SVM€RViL'.
Samstuii Tacel^ [Sanson Takel^ of Brunham, co. Line.]
6458. [Early Hen. III.] Creamy-white: indistinct, edge
chipped. 2 in. [Add. ch. 20,687.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
ifiiSCIQI]LLVM [SAIMSVM TACEL.
6450. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: indistinct, edge
chipped. [Add. ch. 20,681.]
«i 81 LLVM 8AMSVM TACEL.
6460. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white: imperfect and
indistinct. [Add. ch. 20,684.]
MSVM TACEL.
6461. Creamy-white : originally fine, but chipped and
injured, with mark of the handle. [Add. ch. 22,567.]
$1 SIQILLVM SAM8VM TA
Hugo Talebot, [0/ Feliwelly co. Norf.]
6462. [A.D. 1 162.] Dark-green : injured. i| in. [Harl.
ch. 112 D. 57.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
«»8IGILLW*>HVG0NI TAL6B0T.
6463. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 97.]
Willelmus Taleboth, [of WingAam, co. Kent.]
6464. [Late 1 2th or early 1 3th cent.] Mottled-green :
fine, imperfect at top. i^ in. [Harl. ch. H2 D. 59.]
. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield with
indistinct ornamentation. Horse galloping.
* 8 , . . LLVM WILL6LMI TAL6B
6465., Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 187.]
3S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hugo Talemasohe, \pf Holegate in Acton^ co. Suff\
6466. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green : fragment ; app. by
a woven bobbin of green thread. About 2 in. when perfect
[Harl. ch. 56 H. I.]
To the r. In armour.
. . IG . . . <
Tatenale (Waltems, fil. Walter! de). v. WMierxiBjil.
Walter!.
Bogems de T!ll!oL
6467. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression, i^ in. [Ixxx. 98.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield with central spike. Horse galloping.
ijBi 8IGILL' ROG6RI DE . . . LE
Aftother Seal.
Doubtful
6468. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine im-
pression. i-J X 2 in. [Ixxx. 99 ]
Oval. To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing the interior side.
SIGILLVM RO . . € D€
Radnlfas de To!n!o, \pf co, Heref, f\
6469. [A.D. 1140-1150.] Red: fine; app. by a woven
braid of faded thread. 2\ in. [Add. ch. 20,454.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing interior side.
fi) SIGILLVM : RADVLFI : D€ TOINIO.
Cf. Radulfus de Tooney, of co. Norf. in Rotuli de Oblatis^ a.d. 1214.
GalMdus [//. Radulfi] de Torp, \pf Twyford, co. Leic.]
6470. [Temp, Hen. II.] Light-brown, varnished and dis-
coloured : very imperfect. About 2 in. when perfect [Add.
ch. 1048.]
To the r. In surcoat, a hawk on the r. h. Horse galloping.
In the field on the 1. a tree.
Legend wanting.
Wmelmns de Tnrp (1), [of Castle-Eden, co. Durk]
647L [Temp. Hen. II., circ. 1 180.] Brown, varnished :
indistinct and imperfect About 2J. x i-J- in. when perfect.
[Add. ch. 20,516.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical
EQUESTRIAN. 359
helmet and nasal, lance flag with streamers, long convex
shield with vertical rib. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
. . . QILLVM WIL
6472. [circ. A,D. 1 180.] Brown, varnished : very imperfect.
[Add. ch. 20,570.]
LV D€ T . . .
6473. [circ. A.D. 1 180.] Brown, varnished: edge very
much chipped. [Add. ch, 20,571.]
C« SIQILLVJM • WCILU6UMI • D€ • TV3RP.
6474. Plaster cast from indistinct impression. [Ixxx. 96.]
«i SIQILi- D . . TVRP . . .
WUlelmuB de Torp (n.)
6475. [Late 12th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
injured by pressure in places. 2 in. [Ixxx. 97.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, kite-shaped shield showing only the interior side.
â– fii SIGILLVM : WILLELMI : DE : . . . VRP.
WillelmuB, //. Robert! de Toteham.
6476. [13th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
1 1 in. [Ixxx. 100.]
To the n In armour: hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central boss and radiating
lines. Horse galloping.
« 8IQ WILL' FIL' ROB6RTI D€ TOTEHAM.
Davit de Totigttin.
6477. [Early 1 3th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. 2 in. [Ixxxi. 28.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet, sword, long
convex shield. Horse galloping.
« SIGILLVM QAVIT a€ TOTIQTVN . .
Radtdfas [//. Dom, Rogeri de] Trehampton,
\of Leymarshy co. Line.]
6478. [i2th cent] Dark-green: imperfect and indistinct
About If in. when perfect [Harl: ch. 57 A. 42.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet,
sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned and plumed,
galloping. Arms : a bend, perhaps for : on a bend three
cinquefoils, TrehamptON.
S . . . ADVL TO . .
SL Small round counterseal. -jV i"- -^ shield of arms, as.
in o6v. f supported by two lions rampant, and with a helmet
or lion's face above and below.
6479. Sulph. cast oi obv. only. [D.C, G. 81.]
36o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Robertns Treno [Trenchard P, of Cartsbrooke, I. of Wight,"]
6480. [Early 13th cent] White, discoloured and var-
nished : very imperfect . About 2 in. when perfect [Harl.
ch. 112 E. 15.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal
and back-ties, sword, long lozenge-shaped shield with central
spike. Horse galloping, with fringed saddle.
* SIQILL
648L Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 177.]
Willelmus Trussel de Flore^ [of Flower, co. Northt,]
6482. [a.D. 1327.] Dark-green : injured by pressure, edge
chipped. i\ in. [Add. ch. 22,395.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, plumed
helmet, sword chained to neck, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, caparisoned and plumed. Arms: a cross formed
flory, TrusSELL.
8IGILLVM : WILL'I : TRV88EL.
Jaspar [Tudor], Earl of Pembroke, Duke of Bedford, etc,
\ob, A.D. 1495.]
6483. [A.D. 1459.] Yellowish - brown, discoloured : fine,
chipped at top, cracked. 3-i- in. [Sloan, ch. xxxii. 20.]
0. To the r. In plate armour : surcoat, helmet, vizor
closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned, galloping
on a mount Arms: quarterly, i, 4, France (modern),
2, 3, England within a bordure charged with fourteen
martlets of EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, for Jasper Tudor.
Crest broken away. Background replenished with elegantly
designed wavy branches of foliage and flowers.
bm : Oomfni : faisvarfo : tontitfo :
B. On a mount, an angel with wings expanded, and
draped, holding in front a shield of arms as in obv,,
supported by two wolves sejant ducally gorged, chained
and tethered by a staple to the mount.
« s'^ S^fg[tnum :] Oomtttf ; fa^varfo : comttts : peniroci^fe*
Beaded borders : betw. the words of the legends are sprigs
of oak leaves on the obv, and roses on the rev.
6484. Sulph. casts of obv, and rev, [D.C., G. 83, 84.]
Seal as Duke of Bedford and Lord of Bergevenny,
6485. Plaster casts from fine impression. 3f in. [Ixxx.
77,78.]
0. A shield of arms as in the preceding seal, but with the
fleurs-de-lis one and two instead of two and one, surmounted
by a cap of estate turned up bezant^, and coronet Sup-
EQUESTRIAN. 36 1
I ■« » ni ■I
porters, dex, ai dragon, langued with two tongues, sin, a wolf.
The field replenished with bunches of peas-cods, in threes,
tied together.
patt!ttt «< T^stttit M
R. To the r. In armour : coat of arms, helmet with vizor
open, crest a dragon or wyvem volant, sword, shield of arms
as before. Horse springing, plumed with an ostrich feather,
and caparisoned ermine, on a mount of herbage and flowers.
Background as in obv.
m lB[ttrto] MK ieDforDfe m to mttto >«<«•*• o
M torn M Be M btvqentnns '^
. For arms see Boutell, Heraldry^ 2nd edit. 1863, p. 367.
Simon de La Tur^ \of Bourn, co. Camdr,]
6486. [Temp. Hen. H.] Dark-green : fine, with mark of
the handle, and raised rim. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 83 B. 49.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif of mail, cap- like
helmet, sword, convex shield with star-like ornament Horse
galloping.
«i8IGILLVM 8IMONIS D€ LA TVR. .
6487. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 106.]
Stephanus de Tumaliam, Mi/es, [Baron Tumhanty
of cos, Kent and Sussex, Seneschal of Anjou, A.D. 1186,
ob, ante A.D. 12 14.]
6488. [Temp, Joh.] Dark-red: fine, slightly chipped at
\ top. i^ in. [xxxvi. 216.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, cap-like helmet with
^teick-ties, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with orna-
mental breast-band and diapered saddle. Arms : a bend.
Below the horse an ornamental flower.
9 SIGILLVM : ST6PHANI : D€ : TVRNAHAM.
The letters AH and AM, in Turnaham, conjoined.
R. Small, slightly pointed oval counterseal. i x f in.
Impression of an antique oval intaglio gem. Bust of an old
man to the r. In the field of the gem an inscription in
oriental characters, indistinct.
fi) P€V8 : 8ALV6T : CVI : T€ : MITTO.
Willelmus de Turvilla, [of Pailtony co, Warw,]
6489. [Early Hen. III.] Dark -green, speckled: fair.
1^ in. [Add. ch. 21495.]
. 0. To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, shield of arms Arms : three chevronels.
iiSlQILL' WILL' D€ TVRVILLA.
362 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. Small pip -shaped counterseal, with mark of handle,
l^ X I in. A shield of arms : three chevronels, TURVILE.
8CVTO : 8€0R€TA : T€q9tVR.
Cf. Wm. de Turvile, Dominus de Palintona, Cott. ch. iv. 21, temp.
Hen. IIL; and Wm. de Turvile, of Helendon, co. Northt^ A.D. 1270-
1290, HarL ch. 84 E. 7, 8 ; 86 C. 45 ; 86 D. 47, etc.
Adomaras de Valenciai \2nd'\ Earl of Pembroke^
Lord of Weysford and Montignac^ A.D. 1 308-1 324.
6400. Plaster casts from fine impression. 2\ in. [IxxxL
4,5.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor closed and with fan crest and lambrequins, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, crested as above, and
caparisoned. Arms : as in rev,
AD0MARV8 D€ VAL€NCIA • COMES • PEMBROGHl€ DRS
W€YS €T D€ MONTINIAGO.
R. A shield of arms : burel6 (here represented by seven
bars), an orle of nine martlets, Aymer de Valence. Another
seal, quoted and drawn by Doyle {Ofjic, Baron.y vol. iii. p. 10),
gives six bars and thirteen martlets, but the Earl's signet
seal in Add. ch. 19,835, which will be described further on
in this catalogue, corresponds with this rev.
The shield is suspended by a strap to a tree, and betw.
two other trees of conventional form, within a finely carved
gothic rosace of eight semi - circular cusps, trefoiled, and
ornamented with counter-sunk trefoils betw. triplets of pellets
in the spandrils.
«S' ADOMARI D€ VAL€NCIA COMITIS P€MBR00HI€. DNI
W€Y8* €T D€ MONTINIAGO.
See Douet D'Arcq, Collection de Sceaux^ No. 10,184, for an example
of this seal used in a.d. 1308. Another seal of Ademar de Valence in the
same work, No. 3810, a.d. 1298, gives bureld, an orle of seven martlets.
William Le Vayassoor, ist Baron?
6401. [Late 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
â– f in. [Ixxxi. 30.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, plumed helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned and plumed.
Arms : a fess dancett^e, Vavassour.
In place of a legend a bordure dancett^e, in allusion to the
armorial bearings of Vavassour.
Oliyems de VauB.
6492. [Temp. Joh.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I -J in. [Ixxxi. 7.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat - topped
EQUESTRIAN. 363
helmet, sword, shield of arms with central spike. Horse
galloping, with fringed caparisons. Arms appear to be :
chequy, VauX.
SIQIL OUV6RI D€ VAVS.
Bertram do Verdum, [srd Baron de Verdon, of Long
Whatton^ co, LeicJ]
6493. [Early Hen. II.] Creamy-white : only fragment of
the centre. About 2^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 22,572.]
To the r. In armour : long convex shield.
Legend wanting.
Nicholas de Verdun, [$ih Baron de Verdon^ ob. A.D. 123 1.]
6494. [Early 13th cent] Cast in dark-green composition.
2 in. [Ixxv. 74-]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat cap-shaped
helmet, sword, convex shield ornamented with a fretty device.
Horse galloping, caparisoned. The fretty device has in each
space a small pellet or spot, and is used on the surcoat,
shield, and horse's caparisons, probably to represent leather
strengthened with bands and studs of metal.
« SIGILLVO) • HICHOLAI • D€ • V€RDVN.
Theobaldus de Verdun, [jth Baron de Verdon,
A.D. 1295-1309,] Constable of Ireland.
6495. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If in. [Ixxxi. 12, 13.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, helmet with
vizor closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse caparisoned.
Arms : fretty, Verdon.
i»SIQILLVM TH€OBALDI D€ V6RDVN.
B. A shield of arms, as in obv,, suspended by the strap
from a trifurcated tree, with two smaller trees issuing at the
sides from behind the shield. In the field, on each side, a
lion passant, arranged pale-wise, forming a kind of early
supporter.
ifii CONSTABVLARM : HYB€RNI€.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Vetusia Monumental vol. L, pi. xxx., f. 21.
Theobaldns de Verdon, \%th Baron de Verdon^
A. D. 1 309- 1 3 1 4,] Constable of Ireland
6496. [a.D. 1 313.] Red: fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch. 57 C 25.]
' 0. Same as the obv. of the seal of his father, see No. 6495,
with addition to the field of a diaper lozengy, with a pellet in
each space.
SIQ . . LVM TH60BALDI
3^4 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Bt. Same as the rev. of the seal above-mentioned, with
addition of a small bird on each side at top of the shield ; that
on the r. h. side wanting : and below the shield, on each side,
a wavy sprig of foliage.
fi) VLARIl : HYB€RNie.
Engr. in Vetusta Monumental voL i., pL xxx., f. 21, for the father's seal,
but with the diaper on the rev.
Albericus [de Vere], ist Earl of Oxford,
6497. [a.D. 1155-1194.] Creamy-white: fine, very frag-
mentary. About 2\ in. when perfect. [Add ch. 28,329.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse with
fringed saddle.
Legend wanting.
Another Seal.
6408. Creamy-white: fine, edge chipped away. 2\ in.
when perfect [Cott. ch. xxix. TJ^
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif, helmet, back-ties,
sword, long convex shield. Horse caparisoned, or with
fringed saddle.
LBERICI CO
6499. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 148.]
Albericus de Ver, \son of Alberic, Earl of Oxford,
afterwards 2nd Earl of Oxford?^
6500. [A.D. 1191--1194.] Light -brown, or discoloured:
very imperfect 2 in. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 3.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
convex shield with central boss.
Legend wanting.
Albericus de Vere, \2nd Earl of Oxford? A.D. 1 194-12 14.]
. 6501. Plaster cast from indistinct impression, chipped at
the edges. 2\ in. [Ixxxi. 8.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet, sword, convex shield with central boss and
bordure. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
ifii SIQ CI • D€ V €.
Called 1st Earl in Arch, Journ,, vol. ix., p. 27, where it is figured.
Hugo de Ver, [4///] Earl of Oxford, {Lord Great Chamberlain^
A.D. 1 221-1263.]
6502. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2\ in, [Ixxxi. 9.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-topped
EQUESTRIAN. 36$
helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, caparisoned.
Arms : quarterly, in the first quarter a mullet, DE Vere.
«i 8IQILU : HVQ0NI8 : DC : V€R ; COMITJS : OXONI6 : tt
Arch, Journ,^ vol. ix., p. 27.
BobertUB de Veer, [s/A] Earl of Oxford. [a.d. 1263-1296.]
6503. [a.D. 1284.] Creamy-white, the surface flaked :
very imperfect About 2\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 57 C. 8.]
0. To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, sword, shield
of arms. Horse caparisoned. Arms : quarterly, in the first
quarter a mullet, DE Vere.
Legend wanting.
Qc. A small counterseal. lin. Ashieldofarmsasin^?^. betw.
two demi-lions sejant addorsed, issuing from behind the shield.
ifiiSlGILLVM 8€CR€TI.
Beaded borders.
Robertas de Veer, \6fK\ Earl of Oxford. [a.d. 1296-1331.]
6504. Plaster casts from very fine impression. 2^ in.
{Ixxxi. 10, II.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet
with vizor down and fan crest, sword, shield of arms. Horse
galloping, crested and caparisoned. Arms : DE Vere.
SIQILLVM : ROB€RTI : D€ : V€€R : COMITIS : OXONie :
B. A small round counterseal. 4t ^^* Within a pointed
gothic quatrefoil a shield of arms, DE Vere.
ii : SIQILLVM : R0B6RTI : D6 : V€€R :
The letters ER in Veer conjoined.
RicarduB de Vemone.
6505. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Plaster cast from
fine impression. 2-^ in. [Ixxxi. 14.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, hemi-
spherical helmet, sword, shield of arms with central boss, and
crossing lines for fretty, Vernon. Horse galloping, with
fringed saddle and ornamental breast-band.
* SIQI LLVM RICARDi D€ V6 RN0N€.
Paganns Vicecomes de Hamlcheford, [Hemmingfordy
CO. Hunts^ ? Sheriff of Hunts.
6506. [post A.D. 1 1 so.] Light-brown, varnished : a frag-
ment only of the central part About 2 in. when perfect.
[Add. ch 28,337.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat.
Legend wanting.
WiUelmna, [de Cheyney], fil. Roberti Vicecomiitis,
[of Wrabton, co, Suff,'\
6507. [circ. A.D. 1150.] Pale-red, the face flaked away in
366 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
,, B 1 M 1 I — ■I * ^^^^^^*^
parts : edge imperfect About 3 in. when perfect [L. F. C,
xxiii. 5.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk and coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, long convex shield. Horse galloping.
^ I.
C£ Dugd. Afon. AngL^ vol. v., p. 558.
Ricardns do Vierli.
{A doubtful Seal)
6608. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression;
I j- X 2| in. [Ixxxi. 18.]
Oval. To the r. In armour : surcoat fretty, pointed
helmet and nasal, sword, kite-shaped shield showing only the
interior side. Horse with breast-band ornamented with
pendants.
«i 8IQILLVM • RICARDI • D€ • VIERLI. CO
Journ. Brit, Arch, Assoc, voL xiii., p. 169.
Ace Vil do Lamn^ [0/ Hadlow, co, Kent.]
6609. [Early 13th cent] Dark-red: fine, edge slightly
chipped ; app. by a closely woven bobbin of yellowish-brown
stuff. l-i- in. [Add. ch. 20,007.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping.
8IQ1LL' A0€ VIL D€ LARVN.
WiUelmns, fil. Aylmeri de VUgeb', [or WUibi,
0/ Willoughby^ co, Warw,, etc.]
6610. [Temp. Hen. III.] Creamy-white: only a fragment
of the upper 1. h. corner. About 2| in. when perfect [Harl.
ch. 86 F. S/.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal
and back-ties, sword, convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
«i S ERI DE VILQEB'.
Williame Wacelin, [0/ Broome, co. Norf.]
6611. [Early Hen. III.] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped.
I| in. [Add. ch. 22,570.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, cap-like helmet, sword, shield.
#SIQILU WlLLlAMe WA0€LIM.
The letter N reversed.
WalteroB [//. Simonis] de Wadellie, [of Pateshull,
CO. Northt.]
6612. [Temp. Hen. II.] Dark-red : fine, the 1. h. side
imperfect ; app. by a woven bobbin of green thread. 2| in.
[Cott ch. V. 20.]
EQUESTRIAN. 367
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
ii 8IQILLVM WALT6RI D€ W
6513. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 126.]
Hugo [fiL Baldewini] Wake, [of Haconby, co. Line.]
6614. [Early Hen. HI.] Dark-green : fine, i^ in. [Harl,
ch. 57 D. 28.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, flat-
topped helmet, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping,
caparisoned. Arms : two bars in chief three roundles.
Wake
«i 8IQILLVM : HVQONI8 : WAK€ i« • :
QL A small round counterseal, -j-i ^^* ^ shield of arms,
as in obv,
«i BIQILU • HVQONIS • WAK€.
Beaded borders.
6515. Sulph. cast of the obv. only. [D.C., E. 274.]
Osbertiis Walbertus.
{A doubtful Seal.)
6516. [Early 13th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2^ in. [Ixxxi. 19.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet and nasal, convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
«i SIQILLVM • OSB€RTr • WALB6RTI.
RobbertUB do Vals [or Wals, of Cheddistotiy co. Suff.]
6517. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown, encrusted : chipped.
2 in. [Harl. ch. 84 B. 5.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, convex shield with ornamental
bordure and central spike.
«i SIQILLVM ROBB6RTI D€ VALS.
6518. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 104.]
HerveuB Walterus, [of Wingfield^ co. Suff.]
6519. [Late Hen. II.] Light-brown, varnished with a
dark-brown colour : edge imperfect and indistinct 2 in.
[Harl. ch. S7 E- 2.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping.
«i81QII HER . . I W. . . €RI.
6520. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 199.]
368 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
- -" — ~' — - - _ _â–
ABoeline do Waltervillai \of Cciterstock, co. Nartht,']
6521. [Early Hen. III.] Pale greenish-white, the face
flaked, varnished with a reddish-brown colour : very imperfect
About 24 in. when perfect [Add. ch. 21^683.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet
with nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike.
* 8IGI W
Thomas do Wapubari, [or Wapenbyrii of Wapenbury ?,
CO, IVarw.]
6522. [Early Hen. III.] Green, mottled : fine, the lower
part wanting. About i-J in. when perfect [Add; ch. 21,499.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, helmet, sword, shield.
Horse galloping.
«i 8IQI WAPVBVRI.
Reginaldns do Warren, [ist Baron de Warren, of Wirmgay,
ob, ante A.D. 1184.]
6523. [a.d. 1 171.] Piaster cast, from very imperfect im-
pression. About 2-4. in. when perfect. [Ixxxi. 23.]
To the 1. In armour : conical helmet, long kite-shaped
shield. Horse galloping, with fringed saddle and ornamental
breast-band.
WA
WillelmuB de Warenniai Count of Warren,
and [6tA] Earl of Surrey,
6624. [a.D- 1215-1225.] Creamy-yellow, varnished: fine,
v^ry artistic, imperfect ; app. by plaited cord of yellow and
red thread. About 34- in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 57 E. 28.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, surcoat, helmet,
sword, convex shield of arms slung by a strap round the neck.
Horse galloping. Arms : as on rev,
B. A pip-shaped shield of arms, Warren.
Legends wanting.
6525. Sulph. casts oi obv, and rev, [D.C., E. 210, 211.]
6526. Plaster casts from fine impression, edges much
chipped. [Ixxxi. 50, 51.] * '
0. «i 8IQILL' • WILL'I : D€ R6NNIA : COM RR€1A.
B, «i SIQ . . COMITIS D€ : WAR6NNIA.
Beaded borders.
JohanneB de Warennia, Count of Warreti^ and
[jtA] Earl of Surrey,
6527. [A.D. 1254.] Red: fine, chipped at the edge; app.
by a plaited cord of pale red silk. i\ in. [Add. ch. 24,551.]
0. To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, sur-
EQUESTRIAN. 369
coat, flat helmet with vizor closed, sword, shield of arms.
Horse galloping, caparisoned. Arms : chequy, WARREN*
"^L/ S' . . D€ WAR€N D€ 8VRR6IA.
The letters AR conjoined.
R. Within a carved gothic border, with eight semicircular
cusps, having a countersunk trefoil in each spandril, a shield
of arms as in rev. betw. three elegantly designed wavy
branches of ivy-leaf foliage.
« SIQILLVM : lOH OMITIS : DC : WAR6NNIA ivt
Beaded borders.
6528. [a.d. 1254.] Red: fine, chipped and imperfect at
the lower part ; app. by a plaited cord of red silk. [Add.
ch. 24,551.]
0. "^y 8 : D€ WAR VRR6IA.
SL # SIQILLVM : lOH . . . , € : WAR6NNI
Cf. J. Watson, Memoirs of the Ancient Earls of Warren and Surrey ^
i7^2j voL i., pp. 293, 295.
6529. Plaster casts of fine impression, edges chipped in
places. [Ixxx. 66, 67.]
0. \t0^ S' lOH'lS : D€ WAR€NN1A : COMITCIS :3 D6 : 8VRR6IA.
R. « 8IQILLVM : I0HANN18 [: CIOMITIS : D€ : WAR6NNIA.
6530. [a.D. 1 243-1 257.] Light-brown, varnished : very
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 57 E. 31.]
B D€ : WA
6531. Sulph. casts of obv. and rev, [D.C., E. 247, 248.]
6532. Sulph. casts of obv, and rev. Another set [D.C.,
E. 249, 250.1
JohaiineB de Warrennla, \%tk ?] Earl of Surrey,
6533. [a.D. 1 28 1.] Creamy-white, the face flaked: very
imperfect About 3 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 57
E. 33.]
0. Resembles obv, of No. 6527, but with variant dimensions.
B. Resembles rev, of No. 6527, but with variant dimensions.
Legends wanting.
6534. Sulph. casts of obv, and rev, [D.C., F. 151, 152.]
6535. Sulph. cast of rev. only. [D.C, F. 153.]
OauMduB de WaterviUa, [of Thimbleby, co. Linc\
" Dapifer ComuliSy' [i.e, of WiLLlAM DE ROMARE,
E, of L incoln ?].
6536. [A.D. 1 1 54.] Light-brown, semi-opaque : fine. 2\ in.
[Harl. ch. 57 F. 14.]
VOL. II. 2 B
370 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet and
nasal, sword, oval shield ornamented with a bordure.
«> 8IQILLV GAVFRIDI • D€ • WAT€RVILLA DAPIF€RI C8VLI8.
Cf. HarL ch. 55 E. 10.
6537. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 75.]
Wathford (EuBtacias, //. Eustacii de).
V. Athde (Eustacius,^/. Eustacii de).
Willelmns de Watevile.
6638. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, if in. [Ixxxi. 24.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, flat helmet, sword,
shield of arms. Horse galloping. Arms : two (? for three)
chevrons, WATEVILE.
ii BIQILU W1LL6L . . AT€V1L€.
BobertUB \JiL Willelmi] de Wavre, \of Long-Lawford,
CO, IVarw.]
6639. [ctrc,'A.D. 1200.] Light-red : edge chipped, if in.
[Cott ch. xi. 31.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk of mail, surcoat, conical
helmet with nasal, sword, shield. Horse galloping.
# 8IG1LU ROB€RT . . . € • WAVR€.
6640. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 204-]
WillelxnuB de Wavere, [son of Robert, son ofVfiLL. de
Wavere, of Long Lawford^ co. Warw.]
6641. [Late 12th cent] Dark-green : fine, injured on 1: h.
side. If in. [Add ch. 21,456.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, round-
topped helmet with nasal, sword, convex shield with star-like
ornament Horse galloping.
8IQ1LLVM : W1LL6LMI : D€ : WA
WilelmuB^ fil. Allan! de Wdehale, [or Wudehalle,
of Roughton^ CO, Line]
6642. [Late 12th cent] Green, mottled: fine, edge
chipped in places, if in. [Harl. ch. 58 B. 43.]
To the 1. In long surcoat, with a hawk in the 1. hand held
by the jesses. Horse with ornamental breast-band.
« SIGILU WIL€LM ALL . . N DE WDEHAL'
6543. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 204.]
WiUelmuB de Wedona, [or Wednna, of Weedon, co. Northt!]
6544. [13th cent] Brown, a thick mass: with mark of
EQUESTRIAN. 37 1'
the handle ; app. by plaited strings. i|- in. [Harl. ch. 86
F.38.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet and nasal,
sword, convex shield with central spike.
«i8IQILL' WILLGLMI D€ W6D0NA.
6545. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 178]
Alan do Whitohereche, [or Witoherohe^ of Sheffield,
CO, Berks,]
6646. [a.d. 1202?] Dark-green: fine, with mark of
the handles, i^ in. [Add. ch. 7203.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, conical helmet, sword,
convex shield with bordure and central spike. Horse
galloping, with large ears.
«> SIQILU : ALANI : DG WHITCH€R€CH'.
6547. [A.D. 1202 ?] Dark-green : fine. [Add ch. 7204.]
6548. [Early 13th cent] Green, mottled: edge chipped,
with mark of the handle. [Add. ch. 20,592.]
6549. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: fine, with raised
rim and mark of the handle. [Add. ch. 20,593.]
6550. [Early 13th cent] Creamy - white : fine. [Add.
ch. 20,595.] '
. JohanneB^ fil. Walter! do Wighal^ [or WygehalOi
of Lynn, co, Norf]
6551. [circ, A.D. 1286.] Bronze - green : fine, chipped and
cracked. i|^ in. [Add. ch. 7910.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, helmet with vizor
closed, sword, shield of arms. Horse galloping, with orna-
mental breast-band. Arms: a lion rampant debruised by
«|'SIQILLVM • lOHANNtS • FILI • WALTeRI • DC WIQHAU.
Beaded borders.
6552. Bronze-green: very imperfect, indistinct [Add.
ch. 791 1.]
WALT6RI DC
6553. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, if in. [Ixxxi. 25.]
■Si 8IQILLVM : iOHA NNIS t FILI ; WALTCRI : D€ : WIQHA
WalteruB do WinleBoreB, [? of co. Bucks,]
6554. [A.D. 1 2 1 2.] Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2 j- in.
[D.C., E. 199.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk, surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, long convex shield with central spike. Horse
galloping.
«iSIGILU WALT6RI D€ WINL€80R€S.
The N reversed.
Cf. Rot, de Oblatis, p. 173, A.D. 1201, etc.
2 B 2
3/2 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
WiUehnuB do Windesoxiis, ^'filiusr
6665. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. 2\ in. [Ixxxi. 27.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk or tunic, lance held horizon-
tally in the r. hand, kite-shaped shield showing the interior side.
«i8IQILLVM WILL6LMI D€ WlND€S0Rtl8 FlLlt.
Robert WyBdom, do Charewelton, \co. Northt.']
6556. [A.D. 131 5.] Light -brown: indistinct, edge im-
perfect. 2\ in. [Harl. ch. 84 E. 42.]
To the 1. In armour : hauberk, surcoat, conical helmet
and nasal, long kite-shaped shield.
ifi) 8IQILU Tl • D€ THNI. ?
This seal is of the 13th cent, attached to a later charter.
6657. Sulph. cast [D.C., F. 150.]
A de el.
6668. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from injured impression.
2 in. [D.C., D. 163.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, conical helmet,
sword, kite shield showing interior side.
ii 8IQILLVM A De €L.
Jolm — eL
6669. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from chipped impression.
li in. [D.C., D. 183.]
To the r. In armour: hauberk^ surcoat, cap-like helmet,
sword, shield.
* 8IQILL HI8 T €L (0
BicharduB de estona.
6660. [i2th cent] Light -brown or uncoloured, partly
oxidised : imperfect 14 in. [xxxii. 63 A.]
To the r. In armour : a spear ? Horse galloping.
. . . RICHARDI 6ST0NA.
Uncertain Seals.
6561. [i2th cent] Sulph. cast from indistinct impression.
i| in. [D.C, D. 165.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk, conical helmet with nasal,
sword, shield. Horse standing.
1S18IQILLVM R . . .
6562. [i2th cent] White or cream-coloured: injured
and detached from an original charter. [xxxvL 53.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk of mail, coif, conical helmet
and nasal, sword, convex shield with central spike and star-
like ornament. Horse galloping.
SIQILLV €1
EQUESTRIAN. 373
6563. [i2th cent] Light-brown or uncoloured : very
imperfect, only the centre remaining. About i-^- in. when
perfect [xxxix. 74.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, conical
helmet and nasal, sword, long pointed shield with central
spike and ornamental border.
Legend wanting.
6564. [i2th cent] Gutta percha impression from a matrix
belonging to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 2|- in.
[xlvii. 994.]
To the r. In armour : hauberk and coif of mail, surcoat,
conical helmet and nasal, sword, convex bordered shield with
central spike. Horse galloping, with ornamental breast-band.
V8IQILL BEMCDICVMAB DCI VI/IMA FIIK
Beaded borders.
H. Laing's SuppL CataL^ No. 1293.
6665. [i2th cent] Uncoloured, varnished dark -brown:
only a fragment of the centre. About i-|- in. when perfect
[xxxv. 19 D.]
To the r. In armour : long pointed convex shield. Horse
galloping.
Legend wanting.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND
OTHER LADIES.
Aewls^ ComltlBsa Albama[ra]9 \dau. of Ear/ William.]
6566. [Early temp. Joh.] Green : fine originally, now
very imperfect and injured. About 2-J X 2 in., when perfect
[Add. ch. 20,559.]
0. Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, wearing a long
transparent dress closely fitting.
Legend wanting.
B. A small round counterseal. if in: An early-shaped
shield of arms : gyronny of fourteen (?), an escutcheon.
«i 8' . . A€WtDtS COMIT ACLB3AMA
The letters MA in Albama conjoined
HawlB do fort, [wife of Helias de Albeniaco,*
of Saxilby^ co. Line.]
6667. [circ. AJD. 11 50-1 182.] White, varnished: edge
imperfect ; app. by plaited threads. 2 x if in. when perfect
[Harl. ch. 45 B. 27.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. standing, wearing a long dress,
with maunches at the wrists, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
«i 8IGILLVM : HAW D€ FORT.
6568. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 212.]
MatildiB de Albervilla, [or Aubervillei of Sandwich,
CO, ICent.]
6569. [Early 1 3th cent] Mottled - green : fine, edge
chipped ; app. by a woven cord of faded bobbin. 2-^ X i-J- in.
[Harl. ch. 45 K 33.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. standing, with long dress, and a
maunch at each wrist, on the r. wrist a hawk. The field
diapered with very elegant scroll-work of foliage and flowers.
«i SIQtLLVM . MATILDIS : D€ : ALB6RVILLA.
The s's reversed.
6570. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 217.]
* Burke, Extinct Peerage^ 1866, p. 160, places the death of Helias de
Albeniaco in 1305.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 375
Ysabella de Albigniaco, \wife of Baron Robert de Ros,
of Cotes, CO. Bedf^
6571. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : somewhat indistinct
i| X i in. [Harl. ch. 45 B. 30.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, wearing a fur cloak and
head-dress, in her 1. h. a falcon with long jesses.
« S' Y8AB€LL€ • D€ • ALBIQNIACO.
6572. Sulph. cast [D.C, E. 290.]
Ela de Andeleg, [or Alditheleya^ dau, of William
LONGESPEE IL, widoW of]AUES DE ALDITHELEYA,
of Wretchwicky co, Oxon,]
6573. [ad. 1274.] Light-brown : fine. i|^ X i ia [Add.
ch. 10,619.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing on a small dog, wearing
a long cloak and head-dress, in each hand a shield of arms : r.
indistinct, perhaps six mascles, three, two, and one ; L fretty.
In the field on each side a wavy branch of foliage.
XiSIGILLVM 6L6 D€ AVD€L€Q'.
lasabella, [widow of James] de Appelbi, [Miles, and *
wife ^/William Le Bret, of Appleby, co. Leic]
6574. [A.D. 1290.] Mottled-green: fine. i-J-xiia [Harl.
ch. 47 B. 24.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel, with cloak and
head-dress, a falcon on her r. wrist In the field on each side
a shield of arms : r. three garbs ; 1. barry of six.
8' ISSABCLU D6 : APP€LB1.
The letters AP conjoined.
6575. Sulph. cast [D.C, E. 289.]
Johaniia^ [dau. of John] atte Berne, [of Suthaniyngfeld,
CO. Essl\
6576. [a.D. 1335.] Green : a fragment About 2 x i in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. j6 C. 14.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel. In the field
some roses.
D€ B€
Johaniia, [wife of William] Aumbesas, [of Carshalton,
CO. Surr^
6577. [a.d. 1307.] Green : fine, edge chipped. The field
of the seal raised. About i|- x i-g- in. when perfect [Add.
ch. 23,355.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. Standing, with a small dog or
376 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
bracket at her feet, in the r. hand a shield of arms : three
dice, two and one, AUMBESAS.
. . . QIL AVMB68A . .
Beaded borders.
6578. [a.d. 1 3 19.] Green: fine, edge chipped. [Add.
ch, 2\ 365.1
U 8IGI L HANN€ U AVMB 68A8.
Ela Basset^ \dau. of William Longespee l],
Countess of Warwick, [widow of Thos. DE Newburgh,
Earl of Warwick, and wife of Philip Basset, of Hedendon,
ob, A.D. 1297.]
6579. \post A.D. 1242.] Piaster casts from fine impression.
3x1^ in. [Ixxviii. 19, 20.]
0. Pointed oval. In flat cap, tightly-fitting dress, mantle.
In the 1. h. a shield of arms. Standing on a carved corbel
or platform, beneath an elaborately carved canopy like a
cathedral church, with central tower and transept. Arms:
six lioncels, three, two, and one, for her father William
Longespee, Earl of Salisbury. On the L, in the field, a
similar shield of arms : chequy, a chevron erm., WARWICK.
■Si S' €Le • BA8S6T • COMITISS6 • WAReWYKl€.
B. Pointed oval counterseal, same size. Within a circular
panel, with quatrefoil opening and trefoils in the spandrils,
a shield of arms : three bars wavy, BASSET. In the field two
lioncels rampant, derived from her paternal arms (see obv^,
one above, one below the panel.
SIQtLLVM : €L€ : BASS6T : COMITIS86 : WAR€VYKI€.
Beaded borders.
W. L. Bowles, Annals of Lacock Abbey, 1835, pL iii., p. 162.
Another Seal,
6580. Pale-green: fine, fragmentary. About 2x1! in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 54 D. 15.]
Pointed oval. In dress and cloak, betw. two shields of arms.
Standing. Arms : r. three bars wavy, BASSET ; 1. wanting.
Legend wanting.
See Hoare, Wilts, Old and New Sarum, p. 40.
EustacliiaB [Enstaohia] Basset, \wife of Richard de
Campvilla, of Bicester, co. Oxon,
6581. [7Vw/. Joh.] Greenish-yellow, mottled: fine, im-
perfect. With mark of the handle. 2 x i-J^ in. [Add.
ch. 10,594.] .
Pointed oval. To the 1. Standing, wearing a long dress,
in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
^•SIGILLVM €VSTACHIVS(«fc) BASS€T.
The s's are reversed.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 377
6582. [«>r. A.D. 1205-1215.] Dark-green : chipped. [Add.
ch. 10,601.]
6583. [circ, A.D. 1200.] Green: cracked and indistinct.
[Add. ch. 10,605.]
6584. [a.d. 1 205-1 2 1 5.] Mottled-green: imperfect and
indistinct [Add. ch. 10,607.]
Johanna Basset.
6585. [13th cent] Plaster "cast from impression, i^x^in.
[Ixxviii. 21.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a corbel, with flat cap, girdled
dress and cloak, a hawk on the r. wrist
• SeCR€TVM T€QO t0HANN€.
Beaded borders.
Margaret BaBset, Widow y \of Quorndorty co, Leic]
6586. [Temp. Hen. III. or Edw. I.] Light-brown : chipped.
i-J. X I in. [Cott ch. xxiii. 2.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel, with cloak and
long head-dress, in each hand a shield of arms : r. indistinct ;
1. a bend and chief.
DfiiSJlQlLLVM 8€CR€TI.
6587. Sulph. cast [D.E., E. 288.]
Isabella^ [widow of Warin] de BaBBingbnmei
[of BrettenhatHy cos, Norf. and Catnbr.]
6588. [Temp, Edw. I.] Light - brown, mottled : fine.
i| X I in. [Add. ch. 22,566.]
Pointed ovaL To the r. Standing on a carved corbel,
with long dress and head-dress, on the r. wrist a hawk, in the
1., over her arm, by the strap a shield of arms : gyronny of
eight, Bassingbourne.
» S' ISAB€LLe D€ BA881NQBVRN6.
Alexandria ^/. Badalphi Bemardi, [of Hundingtofi or
Honingtofty co. Line,]
6589. [i2th cent] Red: chipped, with mark of the
handle. 2| X i^ in. [Egert ch. 428.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with long dress and maunches,
lifting up the hands. Her hair long.
« 8IQILLVM • ALEXANDRIE • FILIE • RADVLFI • BERNARDI.
6590. [circ, A.D. 1172.] Green, varnished: chipped.
[Egert. ch. 434.]
Agatha La Bernardo, [widow of Sir Ral]^ le
FiTZ Bernard.]
6591. Red : fine originally, now chipped and imperfect.
If X li in. [Add. ch. 19,989.]
Pointed oval. In long flowing dress charged with cross-
378 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
letSf fur cloak, flat head-dress with hanging folds, in each
hand a shield of arms. Standing on a carved corbel. Arms :
r. vair6 on a chief two mullets, Fitz-Bernard ; 1. a cross
chequy, De La Lee ? In the field on each side a fleur-de-lis.
S' . . . ATH€ LA i* B RD€.
Beaded borders.
Matilda Bigoti Countess of Norfolk and Warren ;
{daughter of William M aresch al, Earl of Pembroke, and
widow of Hugh Bigot, Earl of Norfolk; wife of William
DE Warren, Count of Warren and Earl of Surrey^
6592. [A.D. 1 241-1245.] Pale greenish-white : only fine
fragment of the centre part About 2-^ X i|- in. when perfect
[Harl. ch. 46 D. 41.]
0. Pointed ovaL Standing, wearing a long dress and cloak,
betw. two elegantly designed scrolls of foliage.
Legend wanting.
BL A shield of arms: chequy, WARREN. Remainder of
the design and legend wanting.
Cf. HarL ch. 46 D. 38.
Ysabela \fiL Walteri] de Bolebeo, {wife of
Alberic de Ver, of Wavenden, co. Buck,]
6693. [Temp. Joh.] Yellowish - brown, varnished : edge
chipped, i^^ X 14- in. [Add. ch. 6026.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with a long dress, in the r. h. a
wavy branch.
# SnOILU Y8AB€L€ • D6 • B0L€B€[C.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 57 C. 3.
Oonstancei [dau. of Count Con AN,] Duchess of Brittany,
Countess of Richmond,
6594. [A.D. 1190-1198.] Pale greenish - white : points
broken and edge chipped ; originally fine. About 3^ X 2\ in.
when perfect [Cott ch. xi. 45.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, with tightly-fitting
dress, long fur-lined cloak fastened at the throat, in the r. h.
a lily-flower, on the 1. h. a hawk with long jesses.
CDONSTANCIA DVGI8
The n's reversed.
6595. Sulph. cast [D.C, D. 214.]
Eva de Broc.
6696. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2 X i|- in. [Ixxviii. 48.]
Pointed oval. To the r;, with girdled dress and mantle, on
the 1. wrist a large falcon.
« SIQILL' • €V€ • CD]€ • BROC.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 3/9
Ysabella do Bmsi [dau. of Earl David.]
6597. [Early 13th cent] Dark -green, mottled: fine.
i^ X i|- in. [Add. ch. 28,479.]
Pointed oval Standing on an elegantly carved corbel,
with long dress, cloak, and head-dress, in the r. h. a fleur-
de-lis, the l.h. on the breast In the field on each side a
wavy sprig of foliage.
ii 8IQILLVM : Y8AB6LL6 : 06 : BRV8 : -
Beaded borders.
See Laing's SuppL^ No. 145, where an engraving is given, but the
description is erroneous. Cf. xlvii. 1197.
OeoiUa^ \dau. of Sabelina, and wife t of] Laurencina
Buotdnte, [of Southwark^ co, Surr^
6698, [13th cent] Green: edge chipped; app. by a
woven cord of faded stuff. About 3 X if in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 50 B. 33.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, with tightly - fitting
dress, long maunches, head-dress, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis on
a stem; the L h. resting on the hip.
SIQtLLVM CECILIE RENCll BVCVINTE.
AnaBtasia do Bnrgate.
6699. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i:J- X I- in. [Ixxviii. 54.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with flat-cap and long dress, short
sleeves, on the 1. wrist a falcon by the jesses.
8' : ANASTA8I6 D' BVRQAT.
Bargesia, sister of Walter Bnrre.
6600. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
2| X Ii in. [Ixxix. 63.]
Oval. Standing full-face, with pleated petticoat, in the 1. h.
a fleur-de-lis on a long stem.
ii 81QCI3LLVM • BVR • €81€ I • BVRR€.
Margaret, dau. ^William, king of Scotland ;
[Countess of Kent, widow of Hubert de Burgh,
Earl of Kent.]
6601. [circ, A.D. 1250.] Creamy - white : cracked and
imperfect Originally fine. About 2-J. x i-t in. when perfect
App. by a plaited cord of red silk strands. [HarL ch. 43 B. 7.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel, with long
dress and cloak, in the 1. h. a hawk.
FILI
38o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sibilla de Calna^ [or Canne, a/ Bumham, co. Ess!\
6602. [Temp, Hen. III.] Creamy-white: fine, with mark
of the handle. 14 x i in. [HarL ch. 47 H. 37.]
Pointed oval. Standing on a carved corbel, with tight
dress and cloak, on the r. h. a lily flower, the L h. on the
breast.
\^ SIQLU • 8IBILL6 : D€ • CALNA.
The N reversed*
6603. Dark-green : fine. [Harl. ch. 52 C. 48.]
6604. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 287.]
Miramonda de Calnby, [seal used by Alice de Langele,
widow^ of CO. OxonJ]
6606. [circ. A.D. 1275.] Red : chippy, indistinct in places,
ij^ in. [Add. ch. 10,606.]
Within a carved gothic quatrefoiL Standing, with long
dress and head-dress, holding in front a shield of arms: a
fess betw. three indistinct chaises. In the field, on each side
a shield of arms : r. on a cross some indistinct charges ; L
three escallops, two and one.
ta S* MIRAMONDA • D€ - CALNBY.
Alida Capra.
6606. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression. 2f X if in. [IxxviiL 61.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In a tightly-fitting dress, with
long maunches, conical head-dress. Standing on a small
goo/ to the r., in allusion to the surname.
# 8IQILLVM : ALICIE : CAPRE.
Matillis de Oliaiu, [0/ cos. Line, and NoU.]
6607. [13th cent] Yellowish - brown : very fine, with
marks of the handle, i-^ x f in. [Harl. ch. 1 12 G. 53.]
Pointed ovaL To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, standing,
in the L h. by the jesses a small hawk.
«SIQILLVM MATILLIDI8 D€ CHAVZ.
The legend on a raised or bevelled rim.
MatilHii, Countess of Chester^ [wife of Randle
de Gernons, Earl of Chester, A.D. 1128, daughter of
Robert the Consul, Earl of Gloucester:^
6608. [Mid I2th cent] Creamy-white, with dark-brown
varnish : very imperfect and indistinct About 2-|- X 14 in.
when perfect [Stowe Collection : Repingdon charter, 2.]
Pointed ovaL In tight-fitting dress and a long maunch,
standing.
L^end wanting.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 38 1
Bertrea [or Brettya], Countess of Chester, {wife of Hugh
Kevelioc, ird Early ob. A.D. 118 1, dau. of SiMON,
Count of Evereux,]
6609. [End of 12th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression. 2^ x 14 in. [Ixxix. 74.]
Pointed oval. Full-face, tightly-fitting dress with long
maunches at the wrists, standing.
ttSIQILU BERTREE COMITIS86 C68TRI6.
Matillls de ChiBBindoney [widow of Robert
DE Chissendune, of Beddington, co. Surr.]
6610. [post A.D. 1228.] Brownish-green : fine, fragment
only. About if X i in. when perfect [Add. ch. 23,021.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Tightly-fitting dress and long
cloak, in the 1. h. a hawk. Standing.
#8' M 8IND0NE.
The N*s are reversed.
Lucia de Chokefeld^ [or Cookefeld, of Charwelton,
CO, Northampton^
6611. [circ. A.D. 1200-1208.] Dark-green : fine. 2 x li in.
[Harl. ch. 85 B. 17.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. Tightly-fitting dress, long head-
dress, in the r. h. a lily flower or fleur-de-lis. Standing.
«i 8IQILL' . LVCIE DE CHOKEFELD'.
6612. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 215.]
6613. [Early 13th cent] Discoloured - yellow : edge
chipped. [Harl. ch. 85 B. 18.]
Matillis^ Countess of Clare, [dau, of James de St. Hillary,
and wife of ROGER DE Clare, 3rrf Earl of Hereford^
6614. [a.d. II 70-11 74.] Pale brownish-green, varnished
red : very imperfect About 2|^ x H '^^' when perfect [Add.
ch. 2i,703j
Oval. To the 1., and her attendant to the r., standing. The
attendant is handing to the countess a hawk with jesses on
a stafll
ILLVM COM!
Floria de Cleford^ [or de Prestone, widow of Roger
FOLIOT, of Thornboroughy co. Buck.]
6615. [a.d. 1282.] Dark-green: fair, well preserved.
[Harl. ch. 86 C. 7.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, head-dress, holding before her
an uncertain object Standing on a corbel.
«c 8' FLORIE DE CLEFORD.
Cf. Harl. ch. 86 C. 6, a.d. 1282.
382 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Cecilia^ uxor Radnlfl CoflneL
6616. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at points, if X i in. [Ixxviii. 71.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress. Standing
on a corbel or pedestal.
[*S'] C6CIU VXORICS RIADVL' COFINEL.
The OR in vxoris conjoined ; the N reversed.
Elizabeth \wife of SiR Hugh] de Coleworth,
\of Horndon^OH'the' Hilly co, Essex,"]
6617. [Temp, Hen. IH. or Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine.
2 X i| in. [Add. ch. 19,976.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, fur cloak, flat head-dress, in
the r. hand a shield of arms : vair6, a bend. Cf. the arms of
COLTWORT (vair6). On the 1. h. a hawk with bells and
jesses. Standing on a carved corbel- In the field, on each
side, a wavy branch of flowers.
ifiiS' ELIZAB6TH D€ COL6WORTH6.
Beaded borders.
6618. [Temp, Hen. III.] Brownish-green : upper point
broken off". [Harl. ch. 48 G. 25.]
6619. [Temp. Hen. III.] Light-brown, semi-opaque: fine,
upper point broken off". [Harl. ch. 48 G. 26.]
6620. Sulph. cast. [D.C., E. 279.]
Johanna de Coruhlll' (P ComhilL)
6621. [Early 13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
points slightly chipped. i|- X i-J-. [Ixxviii. 74.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, flat head-
dress, long mantle, a falcon on the 1. wrist Standing on a
cushion.
« 8IQILLVM I0HANN6 : D€ CORVHILL'.
Beaded borders.
Fetronilla [de] Crou[n.]
6622. [ob. 46 Hen. III.] Plaster cast from fine but imper-
fect impression. [Ixxix. 33.]
Pointed oval. In dress of heraldic bearings : lozengy,
Croun, flat head-dress, and mantle, in the r. h. a shield of
arms : three crescents, Longchampe. Standing on a carved
corbel.
. . . LLVM : P€TRO[NI]LL€ . . CROV . .
Petronilla de Creoun was dau. of Guy, Baron Creon, and married
(i) Henry de Mora, (2) Oliver Vaux, (3) William de Longchamp. She
died in 46 Hen. III. (Nichols, Hist, o/Leic., vol. ii., p. 28.)
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 383
A ladys seal used by
Thomas Cursoxm, [of Byntre, co. Norfolk^
6623. [a.d. 1370.] Brownish-green : edge chipped, cracked.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 58 C. 5.]
To the r. Standing within a carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil, holding out her arms to a small hound or bracket^
leaping up to her. In the field three small quatrefoil " flowers
of love."
« VN • BRACH6T • OV • MOVN • QV€R • €8T.
The n's are reversed.
6624. [a.d. 1370.] Brownish-green: chipped and indis-
tinct in places. [Harl. ch. 58 C. 6.]
P Matildis Donet, or Ronet, \wife of John Winchester.]
6625. [A.D. 1 3 13.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If X -J- in. [IxxxL 52.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In long dress, fur-lined cloak,
low pointed head-dress, in each hand a shield of arms.
Standing on a corbel. Arms : r. a lion rampant ; L, chequy,
on a chief two estoiles.
8' MATILDI8 • D0N6T or R0N6T. (?)
Leila, \dau. of Peter] de Edisfeld, {son of William, son of
Peter de Edisfeld), \of RidUngton, co. Norf:\
6626. [Early 13th cent] Green, mottled : fine, imperfect,
chipped at the top. About 2\ x i-jV in. when perfect [Harl.
ch. 49 G. 2 1.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tight-fitting dress, holding,
with both hands before her, an indistinct object Standing.
In the field, on each side, an estoile of eight points.
. . . IQ . . . M : LECIE : DE : QE8
Beaded borders.
A ladys seal used by
Thomas Elyngham, Esq,, [of Weldon, co, Northt!]
6627. [a.D. 1454.] Red : from a ring. -^ in. [Add ch.
808.]
To the 1. With peculiar mitre-shaped head-dress, in each
hand, a branch of three quatrefoil " flowers of love.** Stand-
ing. In the field a motto : —
LA ... IR .... A D ... 8
Johannai [widow of Sir John] Engayne, [of Blatterwick,
CO. Northtl
6628. [13th cent] Green: fine, imperfect About
i^ X li in. when perfect [Add. ch. 21,545.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, cloak, flat head-dress,
384 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
in the 1. h. a shield of arms. Standing on a corbel Arms :
eight martlets, four, three, and one : the corresponding shield
or other object in the r. h. b wanting.
8IGILL' IOHANN6
Beaded borders.
Emma de Etnnay \wife of Reginald Hakaxg.]
6629. \Temp. Hen. II.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2-i^ x i| in. [Ixxix. 34.]
In girdled dress, long mantle, in die r. h. a fleur-de-lis on a
long stem, on the L h. a falcon by the jesses. Standing.
W SlIQirULVM : €M(V)€ : D€ ETVN(A].
Johanna Ferrers P
6630. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
i| X I in. [D.C., F. 616.]
Pointed ovaL In tightly-fitting dress, cloak, flat head-
dress, in each hand by the strap a shield of arms. Standing
on a carved corbel Arms : r. a cross moline ; L vair6, a
bordure charged with nine horseshoes.
>^^ « 8IQILLYM ft lOHANNe ft
Beaded borders.
Margreta, \fiL Ysabel,] fil. Alnlfi [de Merch, wife of
Roger de Bray, of W/Utfield, co. Northt?^
663L [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white, with a yellow
varnish : edge chipped. 3 X if in. [Harl. ch. 84 L 22.]
Pointed oval. Standing, with long tightly-fitting dress
having long maunches, in each hand an ornamental fleur-
de-lis.
9 HOG S SIQILLVM MARGR6T6 Fll I.
The use of the sign for est is remarkable in the legend.
6632. Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 213.]
Avicia, fiL Herbert!, [widow of Robert Blund,
of Souikwarky co. Surr^
6633. [Early 13th cent.] Brown : fine, with mark of
handle. 14 X i in. [HarL ch. 83 D. 30.]
Pointed ovaL To the 1. In long dress, cloak, in the r. h.
a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
« SIGILU • AVICI6 • FILI6 • H6RBERTI.
6634. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 286.]
Maria yf/. Lanrencii [Rotomagensis, of Soutfrjuark,
CO., Surr.^
6635. [i2th cent.] Green, mottled: fine, edge chipped.
2^ X i| in. [Cott ch. V. il]
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 385
Pointed oVal. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress with
maunch on the 1. wrist, fibula at neck, necklace, long riband
from the back of the head or neck (perhaps the hair), in the 1, h.
an ornamental fleur-de-lis, the r. h. on the hip. Standing.
. . IGILU • MARIE ... LIE LAVRENCI . . .
6636- Sulph. cast. [D.C., D. 210.]
Liece^ fiL Radulfi [Rotomagensis, dan, of
Ralph OF Rouen and of Maria, dau. of
Lawrence of Rouen,* of Southwark, co. Surr.]
6637. [ 1 2th cent] Dark-green: fine, edge chipped. About
2-i- X If in. [Harl. ch. 50 B. 23.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, with
ornamental maunches, long riband plaited from the back of
the head (perhaps the hair) tied in three tails at the end, in
the 1. h. an ornamental fleur-de-lis. Standing.
. . GILLVM • LIECE LIE - RADVLFI.
6638. Plaster cast. [Ixxxi. 38.]
6639. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 209.]
Gristlna, fl Rogeri de . . . ail (P)
6640. [Late 12th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression,
indistinct in places, i^ x i| in. [D.C., D. 216.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, girdled at the waist,
in the r. h. an ornamental fleur-de-lis or lily flower, in the 1. h.
a hawk with long jesses. Standing.
. SIGILL' CRISTINE FIL' R0CG€]RI D' • • • lU. (0
The NE in Christine conjoined.
6641. Plaster cast [Ixxxi. 21.] '
8IQILL' CRISTINE FIL' • ROG D' • • • AIL'. (0
Ezmna^//. Rogeri.
6642. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at points, i-i- X i in. [Ixxix. 15.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In dress, mantle, long hair, in the
r. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
19 SIGILL* EMM€ FILI6 R0G6RI.
Mahaut de [Luv]etot^ [or Matildis^ dau. of
William de Luvetot, widow of Gerard de Furnival,
2nd Baron, of Grassthorp, co. Nott.'\
6643. [circ. A.D. 1 254-1 268.] Green: fine, sharp, edge
chipped ; app. by a woven cord of red silk. About 2-^- X li in.
[Harl. ch. 112 I. 55.] •
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, brooch at
* See previous seal.
VOL. II. 2 C
386 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
the throat, girdle, mantle of fur, flat head-dress, in her 1. h. a
lily flower. Standing on a platform.
fii SIGILLVM : MAHAVT ! D€ : . . . ETOT • FILI6 I WIL€LMI.
Johanna Gaoelin.
(A doubtful seal^
6644. [13th cent] Plaster cast from somewhat indistinct
impression, if X ^ in. [Ixxviii. 57.]
Pointed oval. In girdled dress, long cloak, head-dress, in
the 1. h. a shield of arms ; indistinct. Standing on a corbel.
In the field on each side a wavy branch in flower.
« 8' lOHANNE GACELIN.
Rohais^ uxor Gilleberti de Gant, [Earl of Lincoln ;
dau, of William de Romara, Earl of Lincoln?^
6645. [a.d. 1149-1156.] Red: fine, well preserved,
2\ X \\ in. [Harl. ch. 50 F. 32.]
Pointed oval. In long dress with ornamental pattern on
it, in the r. h. a lily, in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing. In
the field on the r. a waved sprig, on the 1. a quatrefoil.
« SIGILI HAIS VX0RI8 QILL6BER E GANT.
The letters OR in uxoriSy and NT in Gant conjoined.
6646. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 207.]
Bibilla^ [widow of Hugh] Gargate [al, SiBlLLA DE
Kauersfeld, of Stratton Audley, co. Oxon,]
6647. [A.D. 1 226-1 232.] Dark -green, mottled: fine,
chipped at top. if X i^ in. [Add. ch. 10,608.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak, flat head-dress, in the
r. h. a lily flower, the 1. h. on the breast Standing on a
carved corbel.
«) SIGILLVM SIBILL6 GARGAT6.
Mabilia de Gattona.
6648. [13th cent] Light brownish-green: fine, edge
chipped. 2 in. [xxxvi. 218.]
To the 1. In long dress, head-dress, a hawk on the 1. hand.
Riding sideways.* Horse with ornamental breast-band and
fringed saddle.
« SIQILLV . . MABILI6 : D€ : GATTONA.
MatildiB^ uxor GodefiridL
6649. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark-green: fine, upper point
chipped. i| X I in. [xxxv. 295.]
* See EgerL MS, 1994, f. 164, b, for introduction of the side-saddle by
Anne of Bohemia in 1382.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 387
Pointed oval. To the r. In the L h, a fleur-de-lis.
Standing.
8' MATILDI8 • WX • Q0D6CP.}
6650. Plaster cast. [Ixxxix. 24.]
iBoIda de Grai^ [wife of Reginald de Mendry,
of Calver, co. Derd,]
6651. [a.D. 1239.] Creamy-white : imperfect, indistinct.
About If X li in. when perfect. [Lansd. ch. 584.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, flat head-dress,
in the r. h. a lily flower. Standing.
€ • 06 • GRAI.
Alicia^ uxor Willelmi Grandorge.
6652. [a.d. 1 21 8.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i-J- X I in. [Ixxix. 25.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. With long queue of hair, in the
r. h. a branch of foliage. Standing.
ifii8IQILL' ALICIE VXORI8 WILL'I GRAI/IDORQ€.
The s's and N reversed ; the letters DOR in the last word
conjoined.
Fanllnay [widow of Johannes de Gras, Miles, of Stanford
Rivers, co. Essex,^
6653. [a.D. 1348.] Green : faded. i|. x 4^ in. [Add. ch.
19,986.]
Oval. In long dress, fur cloak, in the r. h. a hawk, in the
1. h. a lure. Standing on a corbel. In the field the initials of
the lady, P. M., and two wavy sprigs each with as many roses.
8' AMORIS * DVLC6DINE *)«'
6654. [A.D. 1348.] Green: faded. [Add. ch. 19,987.]
Hadewisa Gnmin.
6655. [Early 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped and
indistinct impression. 3 X i-J-in. [Ixxix. 31.]
Pointed oval. Full-length. In tightly-fitting dress, long
maunches, on the 1. wrist a falcon drinking from a saucer (?).
Standing.
Legend indistinct
CV]NDA V8 W . . €VA . . .
Elizabeth^ Dame de GxmBtorp P [wife of W. Gunstorp.]
6656. [a.D. 1342.] Plaster cast from fine impression, in-
distinct in places. |. x f in. [Ixxix. 29.]
Oval. Full-face, within a carved border. In dress, head-
dress, mantle, betw. two shields of arms set upon the carving.
2 c 2
388 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Standing. Arms : r. a stag lodged, on a chief two buckles :
L four fusils in fess within a bordure engrailed, NEVILLE ?
S* €LIZAB€T DA€ D€ G . . . STOR . .
Sibilla de Omnai, \of co. Somers^
6657. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
1 1 X t in. [Ixxix. 32.]
Pointed ovaL To the r. In flat head-dress, girdled dress,
long mantle, on the L wrist a falcon, by the jesses. Standing
on a carved corbel.
«i SIGILL' : SIBILL6 : D' : GVRNAI :
Beaded borders.
ColUctanea Archaologica^ vc^ ii., p. 210.
MaiUdiB, \jivi4Lrjj of D. Will.] de Hardredeshilla, \MiUs,
of WestUtcn^ co. Suff,]
6658. [Temp. Edw. I.] Brown : imperfect. [HarL ch. 83 F.
12.]
Pointed ovaL [At her feet a small dog, statant,] another in
her arms. Standing.
« Kl : M€ ReC€IT : S€IT = B€:N€IT.
Onndrea L'HauBard, [if Caterham^ co. Surr.'\
6659. [13th cent] Creamy-white : fine, cracked, chipped.
H X I in. [Add. ch. 20,037.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak, flat head-dress, in the
L h. a hawk, the r. h. on the breast Standing on a corbeL
«< SIGILL GVNDR€€ L*HAVSARD.
The letters ND in Gundree conjoined.
Idonia^ fil. Ricaidi . . He . . nest . . ^ji'ife of Henry de
COCHE, of Lcnd:ft\
6660. [a.D. 1243.] Dark -green: imperfect and indistinct.
About li X I in. [HarL ch. 48 F. 27.]
Pointed ovaL To the L In the L h. a flower, the r. h. on
the breast. Standing.
Nl€ - FIL' • RiaAZRDI • H€ - • N€ST . .
666L Sulph. cast. [D.C, EL 2S0.]
Uonia de Herst^ \Lady cf Protn/till, co. AVw/.]
6662. [Late 12th cent] Pale, semi-opaque broini: fine,
edg^ chipped. 2^ x i| in. [L. F. C. xx\-. 20]
Pointed ovaL In long tightly-fitting dress, long maunches,
heart-shaped brooch, in the r. h. a lily flower or double fleur-
de-lis, on the L h. a hawk with long jesses. Standing.
«SIGILLYM IDONIE D€ H6RST.
FIGURES/OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. .389
Matlldi? de Hohtune, [dau. of Pagan de HoHtUN, wife of
Rob, Grimbald, of Houghton, xo. Northt]
6663. \circ. A.D. 1 170,] Creamy-white : the points broken
off; app. by a plaited cord of woven bobbins diapered of
several colours. About 2|. x i\ in. [Harl. ch. 86 C. 40.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, long maunches, hair
or head-dress, on the r. h. a hawk, in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis or
lily flower. Standing.
SIQILLVM MA DE HOHTVNE.
6664. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 218.]
Another Seal. . , .
6666. [Late Hen. IL] Pale brownish-white with dark-
brown varnish : very ipiperfect. About 2^ X i-J- in. when
perfect [Add. ch. 6025.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak. Standing.
GILL' DIS • FILI6
Cf. HarL ch. 84 D. 1 {circ, A.D. 11 50-1 160) ; 86 C. 41.
Matilda de Hosdeng^ [dau. of Cristina, of Ham, co. Ess,"]
6666. [ 1 2th- 1 3 th cent] Light-green: imperfect and indis-
tinct ; app. by a thick piece of leather. [Harl. ch. 51 G. 41.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, and long
jnaunches, on the 1. h. a hawk. Standing.
SIQILLVM MA D€N . . .
Arnica^ fiL Hugonis de Huesd'n.
6667. [13th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i|- X I in. [Ixxix. 43.]
Pointed oval. To the I. In tightly-fitting dress, in the r. h.
a flower on a long stalk. Standing.
8IGILL' AMIC€ ■FIL' • HVG : D'HVeSD'N.
Bibilla de Ikelesham, [of Icklesham, co, 5/^j.]
6668. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : indistinct in parts.
i|. X li in. [Add. ch. 20,093.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, cloak, head-dress, in the 1. h.
a fleur-de-lis. Standing on a corbel. In the field on the 1. a
word, €VA ( ?).
^ SIGILU : SIBILLE : DE : IK6L6SHAM.
Fetronella de Kemesek^ [wife of Edmund de Kemesek ;
dau. and coheir of HUGH DE PoLESTED, of co. Norf]
6669. [Temp. Edw. I.] Red : fine, edge slightly chipped.
i-^ X i in. [xxxv. 277.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, fur cloak, head-dress, in each
390 CATALOGUE OF SEALS
hand a shield of anns : r. fretty, POLSTODD ; L a chief
indented, Kemesek. (C£ per fess indented, Kemelicke.)
Standing <mi a dog or lion couchant to the L In the field cm
each side a wyvem sans wings.
8' P€TRON€LL€ D€ K€M€8€K.
CL Blomefidd, Hist, of NorfoUL, v<4. viL, p. 33.
Hawisia, Domina de Keveoloc, co, Merumeth. {T) [dan, of
Owen de la Pole, wife of Sir John Charlton,
of Powys^
6670. [Early 14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impiessioi].
I j^ X li in. [Ixxix. 73.]
Pointed ovaL Full-face, on a corbel, flat head-dress with
hair in a networic, wimple, girdled dress, long cloak, standing ;
round the neck a necklet with pendent jewel, in each hand a
shield of arms : r. a lion rampant ; L two lions passant in pale.
«Sr HAWISI6 DN€ DE K€V€OLOC.
Beaded borders^
667L Another, very fine [Ixxix. 73 B.]
Aliscia de Lan^elee.
6672. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
If X ^ in. [Ixxix. ^S\
Pointed ovaL Full-face, in long dress. In the r. h. a
shield of arms held by a strap : a bar or fess, in chief a labeL
On the L h. a falcon. Standing on a corbeL
«i SIGILLVM ALI8CI6 D' - LANGG€L€€.
Ale^ya de Lasey, \pr Aleia de Laaci, undaw of
Edmund de Lasci, 2nd Earl of Lincoln ;
dau. of the Marquis DE Saluces.]
6673. [ad. 1 310.] Red: fine, chipped. 2| X if in.
[Add ch. 20^568.]
Pointed ovaL In long dress, girdle, cloak, flat cap or
head-dress, in her r. h. a jewel, the L touching a shield of
arms. Standing on an elaborately carved corbel In the
field, on each side, on a tree, a shield of arms, slung by the
strap : L three garbs, two and one, Lacv OF CHESTER ; r. a
chic4 Saluces.
«SIGILLV AL€SY€ D€ LASCY.
6674. [A.D. 13 10.] Red: very fine, imperfect and dis-
coloured in parts. [Add ch. 7677,]
6675. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2-{^ x l^ in.
[Ixxix. 83.]
« SIGILLV • AL€SY€ D€ LASCY.
Beaded borders.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 39 1
Margareta de Lasoy^ Countess of Lincoln and Pembroke^
dau. of Rob. Quincy, Earl of Winchester^ widow of
John, Earl of Lincoln^ and Walter, Earl of Pembroke.
6676. \post A.D. 1245.] Green, mottled : fine, edge
chipped. About 2\ X i|- in. when perfect. [L. F. C, v. 4.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, fur cloak, flat head-dress, the
1. h. on the breast, in the r. h. a shield of arms. Standing.
Above her head a carved canopy, consisting of a round-headed
arch, enriched with battlements. In the field on the r. a shield
of arms: a lion rampant, Lacy; on the 1., held by the countess,
another, indistinct
[MA]RQAR€T€ :
Blbilla de Lxmdoxiie.
6677. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from a fine impres-
sion or from the matrix. Edge bevelled. Mark of the
handle remaining. 2\ X if in. [Ixxxvi. 42.]
Pointed oval. In long tight dress, short cloak, long
maunches at the wrists. Long hair. In the r. h. a flower,
in the 1. h. a hawk.
^ SIQILLV • SIBILL6 • DE LVNDONI6.
The n's reversed.
Ela, Comitissa Saresberie, [dau. of William d'Evreux,
2nd Earl of Salisbury ; widow of William Longespee l,
son of Henry IL and " Fair Rosainondr\
6678. \J>ost A.D. 1226.] Dark-green, mottled: fine, im-
perfect, upper part wanting. About 3 X i^ in. when perfect
App. by plaited cords of green silk. [Harl. ch. S3 B. 12.]
0. Pointed oval. In long dress, girded at the waist, cloak,
the r. h. on the breast, in the 1. h. an object now wanting.
Standing on an elegantly carved corbel. In the field on each
side a lioncel rampant reguardant, in allusion to the arms of
Longespee.
lvm : €l€ : comi ... 8 • . .
BL A small shield-shaped counterseal. \\ X if in. A
shield of arms : six lioncels rampant, three, two, and one,
Longespee.
« s6cr6tv 6l€ commss€ sargsb6rie.
6679. Sulph. casts ol obv, and rev. [D.C., E. 282, 283.]
Emelina LxmgeBpeie^ \dau. and heir of
Sir Walter de Ridelsford, Baron of Bray ;
widow of Hugh de Lacy, Earl of Ulster;
wife of Stephen de Longespee, Justiciary of Ireland.']
6680. [a.D. 1250.] Plaster casts from fine impression.
2^ X If in. [Ixxix. 99, 100.]
392 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
0. Pointed oval. In flat head-dress, wimple, long tightly-
fitting dress, fur cloak, in each hand a shield of arms. Full-
face, standing on a finely carved corbel, under a carved gothic
canopy with three pinnacled turrets. Arms : r. a saltire, in
chief over all a label of five points ; 1. six lioncels, three, two,
and one, a label of four points, LONGESPEE. In the field on
each side a sword erect, point upwards, for LONGESPEE, or
for the office of Justiciary of Ireland. Above the sword
a lion from the arms of England.
; 8'. €M€L1N€ : LVNQ€8P€i6.
I]L A small round counterseal. A shield of arms : as in
obv,^ betw.- two swords at the sides, and a lion over the shield,
as before.
«i FOL : €ST : Kl : M€ : BRIS€RA :
FOR : C€LI : A Kl : LA : L6TTR6 : VA.
Maheut de
6681. [Early X2th cent] Green, mottled : fine, imperfect
2 X \\ in. when perfect [xxxix. 67.] Cut from a deed to
which it was appended by a curiously woven flat bobbin with
damask patterns, green and yellow, upon it
Pointed oval. In long dress girded at the waist, in the
r. Ti. a wavy branch of foliage, in the 1. h. a seeded fleur-
de-lis. Standing. In the field on the 1. a tree elegantly
designed.
ILLVM • MAH6VT -06
Isabel [de Clare], Cotnitissa PembroCy [wife of
William Mareschal, Earl of Pembroke?^
6682. [Before A.D. 12 19.] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression. 2 x i-f in. [Ixxx. 9.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In tightly-fitting dress, pointed
head-dress, long mantle, the r. h. laid on the breast, in the 1. h.
a falcon held on the wrist by the jesses. Standing,
. . . 8IQILL' • l8ABiEL • C0MITISS6 • P6MBROC • VXORIS •
WILL'I • MARESCA . . .
Alizia Mauduiti \of London^ widow of William the
Chamberlain, son of Fulcred Dives, of London.^
6683. \Temp, Rich. I.] Dark-green : Jnjured, imperfect.
About 2f X 2 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 I. 7.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress girded at the
waist, long maunches, plaited hair, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis.
Standing.
SIGILLVM AL € MAVD . . T.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 393
Milisenta de Monte Alto, [widaw^ of Bar by, co, Northt!]
[dau. of William de Cantilupe, 2nd wife of
John de Montalt, seneschal of Chester!\
6684. \Teinp. Edw. L] Dark-green : fine, very imperfect.
1|- X I. App. by a green silk plaited cord. [L. F. C.
viii. lo.]
For description see next seal, No. 6684*
I86NT6 • D€ M0NT6
. 6684*. Plaster cast from a fine impression, slightly chipped.
[Ixxxvii. 42.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, fur cloak, in each
hand a shield of arms. Standing on a carved corbel. Arms :
r. h. a lion rampant, Montalt ; 1. h. three leopards' heads
jessants-de-lis, Cantilupe. In the field on each side a wavy
sprig of foliage.
8' MILI86NT6 • [D€] MONT€ ALTO.
The letters A L in Alto are conjoined.
Qi, Ormcrod, Hist, of Cheshire^ vol. i., p. 55.
DioniBia de Monte Canisy^ {Domina de Anesty^ co, Surr.,
ob. A.D. 13 13.]
6685. [Late 1 3th cent] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
ifX i| in. [Ixxx. 14.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In tightly-fitting dress, fur-lined
mantle, flat head-dress, in the r. h. a shield of arms. Standing
on a carved corbel. Arms : three escutcheons vair^ two and
one. Below the shield a squirrel ; on the r. in the field a
cinquefoil and a lion passant
\t/ 8'. DIONI8I6 : DE : MONTE GANISY.
Beaded border.
Cf. Manning and Bray, History of Surrey^ vol. iL, p. 268.
Alianora, Comitissa Leycestrie, [dau, of King John;
Countess of Pembroke and Leicester ; widow of
Simon de MontfORT, Earl of Leicester, who ob, A.D. 1264.]
6686. Plaster cast from fine impression. 2\ x \\ in,
[Ixxx. 18.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In long dress, mantle, flat head-
dress, at her feet a small dog. Standing on a carved corbel.
On the r. a branching tree, on which is a shield of arms : a
lion rampant queue fourch6e, Montfort.
SIGILLVM • ALIANORE • COMITISSE • LEYC6STRI6.
Beaded borders.
394 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Johanna, [widow o/D. Richard de Mundevile,
of Thomborough, co. Buck.]
6687. [A.D. 1263.] Dark-green : well preserved i| x if in.
[Harl. ch. 86 A. 26.]
Pointed ovaL In tightly-fitting dress, cloak, flat head-dress^
on the 1. h. a hawk. Standing on a platform.
ft 16 8V 86L A AMI L6L.
Dame Niohola de MnndoYlle.
6688. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i-J^ X i in. [Ixxx. 93.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In long dress, flat head-dress,
in the r. h. a falcon by the jesses, in the 1. hand a shield of
arms. Standing on a pedestal or cushion. Arms : a fret,
MUNDEVILE, debruised by a fess.
«iS' DAM€ NIGH D€ MVND€VIL€
The N*s are reversed.
Agnes ete. [or Agnes de Mnntpinsnn P 0/ co. Nor/.]
6689. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
2-t X i|^ in. [Ixxx. 91.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In tightly-fitting dress, having
a long bag maunch attached to each wrist, in the r. h. a branch
or sceptre, in the 1. h. an uncertain object Standing.
«i SIGILLVM X AGN6T €T€.
Agnes, dau. and heir of Ralph Fucatus, was wife of Fulk de
Munpinzun, cf. Blomefield, History of Norfolk^ vol x., p. 335. She or
another of the same name also appears in Liber Niger Sctucarii, voL i.,
p. 245, as a subtenant of Rob. de Valoniis in Hertfordshire.
[Dame] Margareta de Nevyle^ [0/ London.]
6690. [a.d. 1315.] Bronze-green: fine originally, but
fragmentary. About if X i-J- in. [L. F. C. xxiiL 16.]
Pointed oval. In dress with heraldic bearings, viz., three
lions passant in pale, fur cloak, head-dress. Standing. In
the field on each side a shield of arms, suspended from a tree
by a strap : r. a lion rampant, L three lions passant in pale.
8' MARQA
669L Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxx. 32.]
This shows the feet of the lady resting on a hound couchant,
and in her 1. h. a small lap-dog.
8' MARQARET6 D€ N€VYL€.
Beaded borders.
Engr. in Drummond, Hist. 0/ Noble Families^ Neville, p. 7.
JtOiana^ [widow of Richard de Norton, of Long Itchington,
CO. Warw.]
6692. [a.d. 1344.] Light-brown, uncoloured. 1 4^ X 1 in.
[Add. ch. 21,451.]
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 395
Pointed oval. In the hands a brachet or lap-dog. Standing
on corbel. In the field on each side a shield of arms, the
armorial bearings very indistinct : r. vair6, a bend (?).
« l€ SV S€L DAMOR L€L.
Femila^ fiL Alfre[de] Farve^ \i.e. Fetronillay dau. of
Alfreda Parva, of Berkhampstead, co. Herts.'\
6693. [Early 13th cent] Dark-green: fine. i\ x i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 86 B. 5.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In long dress, in the r. h. a fleur-
de-lis, the 1. h. on the hip.
«i SIGILU • PERNILE • FILIE : ALF'RE . PARVE.
The letter N reversed.
6694. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 219.]
Agnes de Perecy, [^ Great Steeping^ co. Line.]
6696. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark-green : fine, chipped, if X i in.
[Harl. ch. 54 G. 1 2.]
Pointed oval. In dress charged with the following armorial
bearings: billett6 a fess dancett^e. In each hand the strap
of a shield of arms : 1. a saltire, r. five fusils in fess, Percy.
Standing on a carved corbel.
8IGILL' AGN6TI8 06 P6R6CY.
The letters NE conjoined.
6696. Sulph. cast [D.C., D. 220.]
Petronillay [dau. of Andrew Brunstake.]
6697. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2 X H i"« [Ixxviii. 49.]
Pointed oval. In girded dress, in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis on
a long stem. Standing. _
1S18IQILLV PETRONILLE.
Blbilla de Flugenet
6698. [13th cent] Plaster cast from a fine impression.
i-J- X \\ in. [Ixxviii. 86.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In a long queue of hair, tightly-
fitting dress with pleated skirt, a fleur-de-lis on a long stalk
in the r. h. Standing.
aiSIGILLVM : SIBILLE D€ PLVG6N6T.
Cf. Sibilla uxor Alani Plukenet, Inq. p. mort.^ temp. Edw. III., vol. ii.
p. 181.
Beatrioia de Pok'Iingt', \wife of Robert de Percy, MiUs^
of Sutton-upon-Derwent, co. York.]
6699. [A.D. 1 317.] Red. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 54 G. 18.]
To the 1. Kneeling in prayer, with a demi-angel before
39^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
her, issuing from the outer border of the l^;eiid, touching
her hands.
8' B6ATGI6 D' POK'LINGT.
Margareta, Comitissa Wintonia, [widow of Saer de
QUINXY, 1st Earl of Winchester, and dau. of
Robert, Earl of Leicester^
6700. \circ. A.D. 1 220.] Green : originally fine, very im-
perfect About 3t X 2 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 112
C. 27.]
Pointed oval. To the L In tightly-fitting dress, charged
with the following armorial bearings : masculy, QuiNCY ; fur
cloak, flat head-dress. In the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
Above her head a round -arched doorway, elaborately
masoned and embattled, the centre point charged with a
cinquefoil in allusion to the paternal arms of Bellomont.
The doorway is supported, on the r. h. side only, by a
masoned jamb or tower. On the 1. a wavy tree with trefoiled
foliage and spikes of flowers, with two shields of arms sus-
pended from it The upper shield : seven mascles, three,
three, and one, QuiNCY ; the lower shield : a fess betw. two
chevrons, FiTZ Walter ? In the field on the r. an estoile of
six points.
GILL OMITISSe : W
Cf. Harl. ch. 55 B. 5.
670L Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 28 l]
' Helewisa^ fil Albreds Roding^ \pr Helewisa Blundi.]
6702. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped im-
pression. i|^ X i| in. [Ixxviii. 33.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In girdled dress and mantle, in
the 1. h. a fleur-de lis, the r. h. on the breast. Standing.
8' H€L€WIS€ • FlU • ALBR€D€ • RODING . . .
Desirea^ fil. Emaldi Rnffl.
6703. [A.D. 1204,] Plaster cast from fine impression.
14- X 1^ in. [Ixxix. 3.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled dress, flat head-dress,
in the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis on a long stem. Standing.
*8' D€8IR€€ FIL' 6RNALDI RVFFI.
Aliz de Rumeli^ [PRomely, of Skipton-in-CraveUy
CO, Yori.]
6704. [Late 12th cent] Plaster cast from chipped im-
pression. 2 X 14 >n. [Ixxxi. 42.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, long hair or head-
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 39^
- •
dress, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis on a long stalk, the 1. h. resting
on the hip. On her breast a large cinquefoil. Standing.
^ SIGILLVM IZ DE RVMELI.
Matildis, [//. Hug. de Diva, vid. D. Saher] de Sancto
Andrea [of Holdenby, co. Northt\\
6705. \circ, A.D. 1270.] Green: fine, well preserved.
x\ X I in. [Add. ch. 21,896.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, flat head-dress, in the r. h^ a
fleur-de-Hs, in the 1. h. a large shield of arms. Standing on a
corbel Arms : seven mascles, three, three, and one, a label
of four points, St. Andrew.
* 8' MATILDIS : D€ : SANCTO : ANDR€A.
Beaded borders.
. «
MatilliB, [//. Simonis] de Sancto Licio^ \pf co, Essex
and London^ wife of {i) RoB. fiL RiCARDi, and (2) of
S. DE Quincl]
6706. [Temp. Hen. II.] Light-green : imperfect, indistinct ;
app. by a woven bobbin with damasked pattern of various
colours. [Harl. ch. 55 G. 9.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress with long
maunches, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis. Standing.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Cott ch. xi. 25.
Maria de Sancto Paulo^ [dau, of GuY de Chastillon,
Comte de St. Pol ; yd wife of Aymer de Valence,
2nd Earl of Pembroke^
%lQil, [ante A.T>, 1347.] Plaster casts from very fine im-
pression. 3iV X i-i- in. [Ixxxi. 46, 47.]
0. Pointed oval. Full-face. In long dress, mantle, head-
dress, wimple, the hands crossed in front. Standing on an
elaborately carved corbel of foliage, in a carved niche, witH
trefoiled canopy enriched with tabernacle work at the top and
sides. At each side, on the window tracery, a shield of arms :
r. Valence, 1. Chastillon. Background of the niche and
lower part of the field diapered lozengy.
*t.*t.S' MARI€ D€ 8^0 PAVLO C0MITIS8€ PGMBROCH*
DN€ D* W€Y8' D' MONTIGNAC €T D' B€LLAC\ Mm
B. A small round counterseal. 1^ in. Within a very
elaborately carved and traced gothic triangle, enclosing a sixr
jfoil betw. three small countersunk circles and quatrefoiled, a
shield of arms : per pale, dex. Valence, sin. Chastillon.
The triangle is flanked on each side with a large six-foil betw*
two small quatrefoiled circles. In each six-foil, a circular
39* CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
shield of arms: (i) England, and (2) France (ancient),
for Henry III., her great-grandfather ; (3) Chequy, a canton
ermine.
ft 8' MARI€ D€ 8€YN POVL COMITI8S6 PC Hl€.
Sec No. 6490.
Agnes^ [widow of D. Robert] de Sandcroft, [Miles^
of Sander oft J co, Sujff^
6708. [A.D. 1 30 1.] Dark-green : a fragment About
I X 1^ in. when perfect [L. F. C. L 26.]
OvaL In tightly-fitting dress charged with armorial bear-
ings : two chevrons (?), in the r. h. a shield of arms : a saltire ;
in the L h. a pierced mullet Standing.
• FT.
Beaded borders.
Dame Laura, \pr Loretta] de Sanford,
\in Great Hormead^ co. Hertf]
6700. [Temp. Hen. III.] Light-brown : cracked, the points
wanting. About if X i-J- in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 50
C 17.]
Pointed ovaL To the r. In tightly-fitting dress, cloak,
head-dress, in the 1. hand a shield of arms (indistinct), the
r. h. on the breast Standing.
8IQILL' LAVR€ : D€ : 8ANFORD.
6710. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 285.]
Alicia, [wife of Arnulf le Sauuage, of Stambridge,
CO. Essex.]
6711. [circ, A.D. 1233.] Dark-green: fine, fragmentary.
About If X I in. when perfect App. by a woven cord of
plaited threads. [Harl. ch. 55 G. 21.]
Pointed oval. In dress, cloak, in the 1. h. a lily flower.
Standing.
LIGI6
Christina de S[eg]rave^ [dau. of Hugh de Plessets, Miles,
wife of John de Segrave,
afterwards ^th Baron de Segrave.]
6712. [a.D. 1280.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
I -J- X 4- in. [Ixxxi. 49.]
Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled dress, mantle, head-
dress, wimple, in the 1. h., by the strap, a shield of arms.
Standing on a corbel. Arms : a lion rampant, Segrave,
In the field on the 1. a shield of arms on a tree : a lion
rampant, queue fourchie, Segrave.
.8 D€ • 8 . . RAV€.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 399
Ismania La Sor^ [widow of John Le Sor, Miles,
Lord of Shennington^ co, Glouc.]
6713. [Temp, Hen. III. or Edw. I.] Green : fine, frag-
mentary. About I -J- X ^ in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 52.]
Oval. In long dress charged with armorial bearings:
chequy. In the r. h. a hawk and a fleur-de-lis. Standing on
a carved corbel. In the field on the r. a squirrel.
LA 80R . .
Matildis de Stafford^ [of Ted-lauetorp, co. ?]
6714. [Late 12th cent] Light-brown: a fragment About
2\ X i-J- in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 56 E. 2.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress and long
maunches, an uncertain object in the r. h. Standing.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Harl. ch. 56 G. 2, 3 (late 12th cent.).
Milisenta de Sta[fford, dau. and heiress of
Robert de Stafford, and wife of
Her VI BOGOT, of Coates, co: Glouc,']
6715. [Early 13th cent] Creamy-white, with yellowish-
brown varnish : archaic style, imperfect About i^ x i-J- in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 E. 54,]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, with narrow waistband,
long tight dress, sash, long hair or head-dress, on the r. wrist
a hawk
LWM . MIL . . €NT€ : D€ : 8TA ....
Baker, HisL of Northt,^ i. 532.
Rameta de Staunford.
6716. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
chipped at the top. About i^y. -^xn, [Ixxx. 84.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In girdled dress, cloak, flat head-
dress, the r. h. laid on the breast, in the 1. h. a falcon held on
the wrist by the jesses. Standing on a carved corbel. In the
field, on each side, three fleurs-de-lis, perhaps in allusion to the
arms of one of the families of Stamford, viz. a fess wavy
between three fleurs-de-lis.
8* RAM€T€ » D€ : STAVNFORD.
Pemnel de Statnn.
6717. [i2th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2 in. [Ixxx. 94.]
To the r. In veil or head-dress, and long maunches, on the
1. wrist a falcon by the jesses. Standing.
« 8IQILL P6RVN6L D€ 8TATVN.
The letters S, G, E, N, and D, reversed.
400 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Isbella [de Patissille, dau, of John] de
Staynesgrevei {of Waterholm, co. York,]
6718. [Temp. Hen. III.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indis-
tinct. I X ^ in. [HarL ch. 112 C, 6.]
Oval. In tightly-fitting dress, fur cloak, flat head-dress.
Standing on a carved corbel betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage.
ISB€LL€ : D€ : ST AV€.
Johanna de Stntevile^ [widow of(i) Hugh Wake,
(2) of Hugh Le Bigod, of Hessle, co, York.]
6719. [A.D. 1 265-1275.] Red: originally fine, now very
imperfect About 2\ in. when perfect [Cott ch. xxix. 63.]
To the 1. In loosely-fitting cloak, head-dress, gloves. In
the r. h. a goad, in the 1. h. a shield of arms : barruly. Horse
with ornamental breastband and fringed saddle.
€Vil
Beaded borders.
6720. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 271.]
Ag&es, [wife of Philip de Croili, and dau, of Gislebert]
de Tmleriis, [of HeadUy^ co, Surr^
6721. [TVw/. Rich. I.] Dark-green, mottled: indistinct;
app. by an ornamental cord of diapered tafleta. 2-^ x l-j- in.
[Add., ch. 5526.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In long dress, flat head-dress^
and maunches> in the r. h« an indistinct object, the 1. h. on the
hip. Standing.
« 8IQILL' • AGN6TIS • D€ TRVL€RII8.
6722. Pale-green: very imperfect, 1. h. side wanting.
[Add. ch. 5527.]
Petronilla^ [widow of Symon] de Tnrvile, of Helmedon,
CO, Northt']
6723. [Temp. Hea III.] Green, mottled : fine. If X l in.
[Harl. ch. 86 F. 6.]
• Pointed oval. To the r. In dress girdled at waist, fur
cloak, flat head-dress, in the 1. h. a sceptre fleur-de-liz^, in the
r. h., on the breast, a bird rising, or a branch. Standing.
* SIGILU KTRONILL6 D€ TYRVIL6 :
6724. Sulph. cast [D.C., E. 284.]
Dame Bamette La Tyeyae.
6725. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
1 1 X 1 1 in. [Ixxxi. 2.]
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. 4oi
Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled robe, fur-lined nmntle,
flat cap or head-dress, wimple, the hair curled at the sides,
the r. h. laid on the breast ; in the 1. h. a falcon rising, held
by the jesses. Standing on a corbel.
«i DAM€ RAM€TT€ • LA TY€YZ€.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Dugdale, Baronage^ vol. ii., p. 21.
Agnes de Vescy, [dau, of William de Ferrers,
Earl of Derby; and 2nd wife of EUSTACE DE Vescy,
4/A Baron, ob. A.D. 12 16.]
6726. Plaster cast from fine but very imperfect seal.
About 2f X i^ in. when perfect. [Ixxxi. 16, 17.]
0. Pointed oval. Full-face. In girdled dress, fur-lined
mantle, flat head-dress, in the r, h. a shield of arms : a cross
flory, Vescy. Standing on a carved corbel. On the 1., in
the field, a shield of arms : vair^ Ferrars. Above her head
a semicircular canopy, with embattled carving. On each side,
in the field, an elegantly designed wavy scroll of foliage and
flowers.
I 4i 8 4ii D€
B. On a branching tree, a shield of arms hung by a strap,
Vescy. Below this another shield of arms, three garbs, two
and one, Chester. The branch on the 1. h. side destroyed ;
on that on the r. h. side a similar shield of arins : a lion
rampant, contourn^ Mareschal.
IBUNT: P. . .
Beaded borders.
Dame Isabella [de Beaumont^ widow of Sir John]
de Vescy, Senior, of Scorby, co, York.
6727. [a.d. 1289-1311.] Red: fine originally, very im-
perfect. About 2-J-X If in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 I. 48.]
Pointed oval. To the 1. In flowing dress, fur cloak, in the
r. h. a shield of arms : a cross, Vescy ; the 1. h. on the breast,
holding a jewelled pendant suspended round the neck.
Standing. In the field on the r. a shield of arms : a lion
rampant, Beaumont. In the field on each side an oak
sapling.
Ol ... \m. ........ LbC * \J ..... \J . • . •
Beaded borders.
Cf. Harl. ch. 54 G. 19, a.d. 1299 ; and 45 I. 38.
6728. Sulph. cast. [D.C., F. 615.]
VOL. n. 2 D
402. CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alianora [do Vitrei, /&w. (?/TiRREL DE Mai NERsi
wi/e of William d'Evereux,
Ear/ of Salisbury], Countess of Salisbury.
6729. [a.d. 1222.] Plaster cast from an imperfect im-
pression. About 2:}- X li in. when perfect [Ixxviii. 94.]
Pointed oval. In long dress, head-dress and cloak.
Standing, turned slightly to the left, on a platform. In the
r. h. a fleur-de-lis. The 1. h. lifted before the breast. In the
field on the r. a quatrefoil.
LVM : ALI6N0R . . . MITISS6 DG 8ALESBIR . .
Isabella, Countess of Warenne, \dau. of William de
.Warenne, ird Earl; wife of Hamelin Plantagenet.]
6730. [A.D. 1163-1198.] Creamy-white: originally fine,
very indistinct and imperfect ; app. by cords of damasked
bobbin, various colours. About 3^ X 2 in. [Harl. ch.
43 C. 15.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting head-dress, girdle, mantle,
coronet, in the r. h. a fleur-de-lis, in the 1. h. some indistinct
charges. Standing.
Legend destroyed.
6731. [Late 12th cent] Pale green: imperfect in places.
[Add. ch. 24,634.]
This impression shows the mantle, fleur-de-lis, and hawk
held in the 1. h. by the jesses, very distinctly.
OMITISS €T • MO
anndreia de Warenne, [of Fakenham, co. Suff.']
^ 6732. [A.D. 1200-1225.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indis-
tinct. About 2 X 14^ in. App. by a woven bobbin of diapered
stuff. [Harl. ch. 57 E. 24.]
Pointed oval. To the r. On the 1. h. a hawk, in the r. h. a
branch. Standing.
D€
Sarra, fil. Rloardi de Warw . . . , [wife of Simon, son of
Gilbert de Halton, co. Line,]
6733. [13th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression,
li XI I- in. [Hi. 18.]
Pointed oval. To the r. In flowing dress, in each hand an
ornamental flower. Standing on a corbel.
*8IGILL' SARRe FILie RICARDI D€ WARW
The letters AR in Sarre, Ricardi, and Warw . . . , are
conjoined.
FIGURES OF NOBLE AND OTHER LADIES. +63
Alicia de Watervlle, [widow of William de Bandun,
Clerk^ of Beddington, co, Surr.]
6734. [post A.D. 1228.] Dark-green: fine. I| X I in.
[Add. ch. 23,018.]
Pointed oval. To the r. Standing, with long dress and
maunches, in L h. a fleur-de-lis.
« 8 ALICie D' WATeRVIL6.
Cf. Lansd. ch. 409.
[Deonisia Watevile.]
Seal used by Roger de FelbrEGGE, of Howe^ [co, Norf]
6735. [a.D. I391 or 1392.] Green : i^V X -IS^ in« [L.F.C.,
L 24.]
Oval. In loosely-fitting dress, head-dress, in each hand a
shield of arms. Standing on a platform. Arms : r. h. three
chevrons, WatevilLE, 1. h. an eagle displayed.
W S' D€0NISI€ WAT€WIL€.
Mahalt de Watevila; [widow of DrEU Poer, of Colesbourn,
CO, Giouc]
6736. [Early Hen. IL] Red: indistinct in- places.
2:1- X 1+ Jn. [Add. ch. 20,394.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, mitre-shaped cap, in
the 1. h. a fleur-de-lis, the r. h. on the hip. Standing.
SIQILLVM MACH3ALT D€ WAT6VILA,
Deozuaia, //. WiUelmi Le WelP.
6737. [13th cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression,
i^ X li in. [Ixxix. 89.]
Pointed oval. . To the 1. In tightly-fitting dress, with long
doak. In her r. h. a branch of flowers. Standing on a corbel..
® S' D60NI9I Lie WILUI L€ W€LL*.
6738. Plaster cast from an indistinct and imperfect im-
pression. [Ixxix. 18.]
« S* 0€0 LL'I L€ W€LL.
[Sibbilla de Worth.]
Seals used by William and Agnes Hoog, of Winchelsea,
CO, Suss,
6739. rA.D. 1364.] Red: injured. About -J X 4 in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 20,186.]
Oval. To the r. On the 1. h. a hawk. Standing.
W S' SIBBILL' • D' • WORTH'.
6740. Another. [Add. ch. 20,186.]
2 D 2
404 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alicia, fil. Philippi de Ykanmie, \ar Alice de
WiNXHELSEA.]
674L [i3tb cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
14- X I- in. [IxxxL 26.]
Pointed ovaL To the r. In girdled dress, mantle, flat
head-dress, the r. h. on the breast, in the L h. a falcon held by
the jesses. Standing on a canred corbeL
U 8' ALICie - FIL' . PHILIPPI • D€ • YKAMM6.
Beaded borders.
Dame Ela, or Eleina de la Zouche, \dau. of Roger de
QuiNCI, Earl of Winchester^ wife of ALAN, Lord La Zouche
of Ashby\
6742. \circ. A.D. 1298.] Sulph. cast, tinted red : from fine
impression. \\ x i^ in. [xlviL 1 198.]
Pointed oval. In tightly-fitting dress, fur cloak, flat head-
dress, in each hand a shield of arms. Standing on a carved
corbel. Arms : r. ten bezants, four, three, two, and one.
La Zouche, 1. a cinquefoil, Fitz-Parnell, of Leicester.
« 8IGIL' DN€ €L€ IN€ {jor DN€) LA ZOCH€.
Laing's SuppL CataL of Scottish Seats^ No. 609.
6743. Plaster cast [Ixxxi. 29.]
Uncertain Seals.
6744. [Early 14th cent] Sulph. cast from good impres-
sion, i^^ X f in. [D.C., F. 617.]
Pointed ovaL In long dress, a hawk on the L h. Standing.
« l€ SV SCL A AMI LCL.
6745. [14th cent] Recent impression in black sealing-
wax, from a matrix. \^ in. [xxxiv. 79.]
In long dress, head-dress> in each hand a shield of arms.
Standing. Arms : r. h. three cocks, two and one, those in
chief combatant or respectant ; 1. h. a church.
« 80VRABLA • D€ V8 OL€R •
Inner border beaded.
6746. Another, black, [xxxiv. 79 k.]
6747. Another, red. [xxxv. 49.]
6748. Another, red. [xlvii. 2417.]
Laing's MS. CataL^ No. 579.
HERALDIC SEALS.
Seal used by Richard Champemawne, Esq,
6749. [A.D. 1584 or 1594.] Red. |. x tV in. [Harl. ch.
77 G. 3.]
Oval : a lion rampant, collared and chained, the end of the
chain ringed, betw. the initial letters I. A.
Cabled border.
Richard Abberbury, of Newbury, co. Berks, Gentl.
6750. [a.d. 1473.] Red: imperfect i in. [Add. ch.
15764.]
A shield of arms : a fess embattled, Abberbury. Upon
a branching tree.
Isabella, widow of Richard Abbot, Tailor,
of Carshalton, co. Surr.
675L [A.D. 1362.] Red: fine, chipped at the lower part
I X 1^ in. [Add. ch. 23,388.]
Oval : Our Lord crucified on a cross raguly. Betw. two
wavy rose-trees, each bearing four flowers. Below is a
square headed niche, with carved round-headed arch, con-
taining a shield of arms : three animals of uncertain kind,
passant, two and one, within a bordure compony. All within
a carved gothic rosace or panel with eight cusped points.
HEC • PRO : T6 QIOR : CAV€ : TIBI.
Beaded border.
6752. Another ; fragmentary. [Add. ch. 23,382.]
Lady Johanna de Abemnn^ widow (j^Ingeram de
Abernun, of Albury, co, Surr,
6753. [a.d. 1235-1236.] Discoloured white : edge chipped.
1 1 in. [Add. ch. 5562.]
A fleur-de-lis, betw. two small shields of arms : a chevron
405 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
betw. three indistinct charges. Cf. the arms of John DE
AbbeRNUN, Add. ch. 5543.
+ 8' lOHANNE D€ AB' NVN.
The n's are reversed.
John de Abbemun, of Stoke nAbernon, co. Surr.
6754. [Late Hen. III.] Green: fine, i in. [Add. ch.
5543.]
A shield of arms : a chevron. Abernon.
+ 8' lOHANNIS D' AVBERNOVN.
Beaded borders.
William Dabemoun, of Stoke Dabernon, co. Surr., Knt
6755. [A,D. 1351.] Green: fine. ^ in. [Add. ch. 5603.]
Within a carved gothic panel, finely traced, a shield of
.arms: a chevron, in chief a label of three points (?), Daber-
NON. Above the shield the legend : —
WILL'S.
Jolin Abindone.
6756. [a.d. 1343.] Plaster cast from fine impression. •Jin.
[Ixxxii. 3.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chevron three cushions (?)
Within a carved and traced gothic six-foil. .
XKSIQILL' + lOH'IS + ABINDONE. (?)
Thomas Dabitott, of Ridmarley Dabitotty co. Wore,
6757. [a.d. 1644.] KqA\ en placard. Imperfect, ^xfin.
[Add. ch. 24,800.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, three roundles counter-
changed, Dabitott. Above the shield the legend : —
^\. .. ' . DABITOT.
Cabled border.
Anotlter Seal.
6758. [a.D. 1650.] ^^A \ en placard. Imperfect, ixfin.
[Add ch. 24,80 l]
Oval c a shield of arms : per pak, three roundles counter-
changed, Dabitot. Legend in the field : —
^ , , , , DE AB TOT.
Beaded border.
Robert de Acastris^ or Acastre, of Kneeton, co, Nott
. 6759. [Hen. III.] Green: fine, with the mark of the
handle at the top, and raised rim chipped, i-^ in, [Harl.
ch. 45 B. 4,]
• HERALDIC SEALS. 407
A shield of arms : ermine ? a chief.
+ S' ROB6RTI : D€ : A6A8TRIS. («^.)
6760. Sulph. cast, of No. 6759. [D.C., E. 369.]
Joseph Le Eatnr^ or Acatnr.
6761. [a.D. 1286-7.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
injured in parts, i-^ in, [xcii. 50.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline betw. four cranes.
A : S' I08EPH LE ACATVR.
Beaded borders.
Jonathan Acklom, of Bawtry, co, York, Esq.
6762. [a.D. 17 1 1.] Red: en placard on a label. | X 4 in.
[Add. ch, 29.597.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a maunch within a bordure
of eight cinquefoils in orle, ACHYM. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, a cinquefoil.
6763. [a.D. 171 1.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,598.]
John de Acton, son of Odo de Acton,
of Bristoly CO. Glouc.
6764. [a.D. 1361.] Red: very imperfect. About |^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 B. 8.]
A shield (of arms ?) : three estoiles, two and one, on the
chief and base points a cross patt^e. Betw. three sprigs:
and above the shield, the initial letters €. I.
A €R TIS.(P)
Richard de Actona.
6765. [13th or early 14th cent] Red: fine, detached
from a charter, -f^ in. [xxxvi. 115.]
A shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented, in the first
quarter an estoile, AcTON. The first and fourth quarters are
finely diapered lozengy. Above the shield the initial letters
R.€. enclosed in small cusps,
S RICARDI D€ ACTONA.
Richard de Actone.
6766. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 3.]
A shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented, in the first
quarter a mullet for difference. Betw. two small slipped
flowers. Within a carved gothic panel of two interlaced six-
foils*
» SIQILLVM : RICARDI : DE : ACT0N6.
408 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Adderley, of Derby ^ co. Derb,, GentL
6767. [a.d. 1694.] Red : en placard on a label. Imperfect
at the bottom. |^ X i in. [WoU. ch. xii. 40.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a bend three mascles. Crest,
on a helmet and mantling, on a chapeau, turned up ermine, a
stork, Adderley.
Beaded border.
Henry Adis, al. Adjs, of Westminster, Esq.
6768. [a.d. 1625.] Red: imperfect. ^ X i in. [Add.
ch. 6004,]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex,, erm., on a fess
three lions rampant ; sin., a fleur-de-lis.
Another Seal,
6769. [a.d. 163 1.] Red: fine. 4 in. [Add. ch. 6008.]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
crosses patt6es, Adis.
AdolphuB-Frederic, Duke of Cambridge.
See Cambridge, Duke of
CharleB Agard^ of Foston, co, Derby, Esq.
^110. [a.d. 1661.] Red: indistinct, f X i in. [Add.
ch. 19,434-]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a chevron (en-
grailed ?) betw. three (boars' heads .?) Agard ; 2, 3, indistinct,
perhaps HUNDERHILL and Middlemore. Cf. Egerton MS.
996, f. 60. Crest on a wreath, a bugle-horn, stringed and
garnished.
Beaded border.
Agard^ arms of.
See Roger Hagarthe.
Richard Aghton, of Mutford, co. Suff.
6771. A.D. 1429. Red : fine, now fragmentary. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 H. 9.]
A shield of arms, couch^ : three garbs, AlGHTON. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, destroyed.
Legend on a ribbon, very fragmentary.
ajl
6772. [A.D. 1429.] Red: cracked and imperfect. [Harl.
ch. 43 I. 50.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 409
This impression shows the crest, a dexter hand erased,
holding up a garb.
S' RICARDI AQHTON.
6773. Sulph. cast from No. 6772, before it was rendered
so imperfect. [D.C., G. 182.]
ThomaB de Agnis^ or Aygnens^ of Chalfont St Giles
and St. Peter ^ co. Buck.
6774. [A.D. 1286.] Mottled green. |^ in. [Harl. ch. 84
G. 48.]
A shield of arms : three Iambs, statant, two and one.
Above the shield a looped strap.
«S' THOME DE AQNIS.
6775. Sulph. cast from No. 6774. [D.C., E. 424.]
William, son of Ingram Agvillun, of Cathwait^
CO. York, E. R.
6776. [Temp. Joh.] Pale green: originally fine, now
fragmentary. About I -J- in. when perfect [Add. ch. 20,553.]
A shield of arms : quarterly.
IGILL' Wl
James Ainsworthe, al. Aynesworth, son of Richard,
of Southwarky co. Surr.
6777. [a.D. 1596.] Wafer: en placard, Xh^ paper of the
deed folded over, f in. [Harl. ch. 76 A. 22.]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, chevronelly,
2, 3, 4, indistinct
Robert AiBcheleghe^ of Hilperton, co. Wilts.
6778. [a.d. 1405.] Red : impression from a chased ring.
4: X T^ in. [Add. ch. 5688.]
Oblong octagonal : a shield of arms : a fess within an
engrailed bordure bezant^e. Within an invecked border.
Robert de AisBhefeld,
of Little Haugh Manor, Livermere, co. Suff.
6779. [A.D. 1382.] Red : fine, chipped, i in. [Harl. ch.
45 G. 61.]
A shield of arms : a fess engrailed betw. three fleurs-de-lis,
ASHFIELD, suspended by a loop or strap from a lion's face.
Within a carved gothic panel.
SbivJOX : [r]oliertt : Be : afofsi^eftlD*
6780. Sulph. cast from No. 6779. [D.C., F. 538.]
6781. [A.D. 1 39+] Bright red : fine. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 27.]
S^igtir : robmt : Be : atofSi^efelB*
4IO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
. 6762. Sulph. cast from No. 678 l [D.C, F. 590.]
6763. [A.D. 1398.] Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 28.]
John Akehurst, of Crawley in WarbletoUy co. Suss., Gentl.
6764. [a.d. 1659.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct
4 X i in. [Add. ch. 30,170.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex. three fleurs-de-
lis ? ; sin,, uncertain. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, a
fleur-de-lis ?
John de Akeny.
6785. [a.D. 1367.] Plaster cast from fine impressron.
I in. [Ixxxv. 14.]
A shield of arms: a cross betw. four lions rampant,
Akeney. Betw. three roses. Within a carved and pointed
gothic quatrefoil ornamented with small ball-flowers along
the inner edges.
ft • 8* • • lOHANNIS : • D€ : • : AKENY.
Richard de Aketon P
6766. [a.d,I330.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
^ in. [Ixxxii. 4.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a lion rampant. Suspended by
a strap from a hook. Within a pointed gothic panel.
S* RCICA]RDI D' ACTO . . . C)
Beaded border.
Aunays^ dau. (t/" Thomas Alayn, of Wakefield, co. York.
6767. [A.D. 1353.] White: a fragment [Harl. ch. 55 G.
26.]
• A shield of arms : a bend cotised (?). Over the shield a
loop or strap.
• Legend indistinct
OA . . .
William Alanby^ of Combwell Manor^ co. Kent, GentL
6768. [a.d. 1574.] Red. ^ in, [Harl. ch. 79 F. lo.]
• A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed, Alenby.
• SIGILLA + AD »( ARMA + A.
. Cabled border.
Thomas de Alba . . aria.
Seal used by John Hope or Matilda, his wife,
of Frome, co. Somerset.
6789. [a,d. 1373.] Red: good, chipped. \ in. [Harl.
cK. 76 E. 3.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 4II
A shield of arms : three (griffins' ?) heads erased, over all a
bendlet,
8' THOM€ D€ ALBA . . ARIA.
William de Albinggetone, of co, Cambridge, Knt.
6790. [a.D. 1255-6.] Green. 3. x 4 in, [Add. ch. 6293.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three eagles displayed,
Abbington and Abington.
. Cf. HarL ch. 1 1 1 E. 44.
Elias Danbeneye, of Twigworth, co, Glouc.
6791. [a.d. 1 344] Mottled green : fine, i x 4^ in. [Add,
ch. 6028.]
Oval : within a cusped gothic rosette or bordure, carved,
•of eight cusps or points, and suspended by a strap from a
tree of three branches, a shield of arms : three helmets, two
and one.
» SIGILLVM * €LI€ • DAVB6NY • « C.
Giles Dawbney, Knt, Lord Dawbney, and Reginald
Bray^ KnL^ Justices in Eyre of all the forests^ etc.^
citra Trentham,
Official Seal*
6792. [a.D. 1497.] Green : fine, very imperfect. About
If in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,399.]
A stag's head cabossed, supporting betw. the attires a large
shield of arms : per pale, dex,, four fusils in fess, Daubney ;
sin,, a chevron betw. three eagles' legs erased. Bray.
[StgtHttjm : JTufstieiartor :
Cabled border.
Philip de Aubigne, or Albynicoi of co, Linc.^ Knt,
6793. [a.D. 1292,] Light brown: indistinct, ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 44 H. 4.]
A shield of arms : four fusils in fess, in chief a label of
three points, Daubney.
+ S' : PHILIP : D€ : AVBIGN6 :
Beaded borders. •
Philip de Albiniaco, [? ^rd Baron Daubeney, ob. A,D. 1293.]
' 6794. [Temp, Hen. III.] Green: very fine, slightly
chipped. App. by a faded red woven cord. \\ in. [Harl.
ch. 83 A. 19.]
Four fusils in fess, betw. a cross patt^e fitch^e in chief, and
* This seal should precede No. 1005, in vol. i., p. 129.
412 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
a pierced cinquefoil in base. This device is of considerable
interest for its allusion to the arms : — four fusils in fess, — for
Daubney.
^ 81Q1LU : PHILIPPI : D€ : ALBINIACO.
Beaded borders.
Ysobella^ relict of Ranulf de Albo-Monasterio,
of Exe Manor ^ co. Devon.
6796. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green : shrivelled, i in. [Add.
ch. 29,032.]
A shield of arms : three round buckles, two and one.
B€
Roger AlbryghtoxLi Clerk^ [of London.'\
6796. [a.D. 1404.] Red : fine, sharp, very imperfect
I in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 10.]
A shield of arms : per pale, two lions rampant, queue
fourch^e, in fess, in chief three escallops. Suspended by a
loop from a tree, within a finely carved gothic panel.
Sb" ^ rogm s^l aUir •**«««««
Cf. Harl. ch. 55 H. 3.
6797. Sulph. cast from No. 6796. [D.C., G. no.]
6798. [a.d. 1404.] Bed : fine but fragmentary. [Harl.
ch. 47 B. 14.]
aUirsgl^totu
William de Aldeburghe,
of Kirkby Overblow Manor ^ co. York., Knt.
6799. [a.D. 1363.] Red: very fine. i^in. [Add. ch. 83 11.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant Within a finely carved
and traced gothic pointed cinquefoil and betw. two leaves,
slipped.
* ^igiUttm : toOIelmi : Se : oIDeiittrgl^' : maituu
The letters DE in de Aldeburgh are conjoined.
Beaded border.
6800. [a.d. 1 368.] Red : fine but fragmentary. [Add.
ch. 26,770.]
Legend wanting.
Elizabeth wife ^/William de Aldeburgh.
6801. [a.d. 1368.] Red : fine but fragmentary. [Add. ch.
26,770.]
An angel, half-length, wearing an embroidered robe, sup-
porting before him two small shields of arms : dex.^ a lion
rampant, ALDEBURGH (see previous seal), sin.y a lion ram-
pant. Within a carved gothic panel.
Legend wanting.
HERALDIC SEALS. 413
Aldernejffamify of.
See Dorothy Capell.
Ralph de Aldham.
5^^ Reginald Pastor.
Thomas Aldridge, Clerk, Prebendary of the Prebend of
Tr allonge, co, Brecknock.
6802. [A.D. 1573.]. Red: much injured by pressure.
^ X tV in. [Add. ch. 1837.]
A shield of arms : on a fess a bull passant, in chief a mullet
for difference ? Aldrich.
Beaded border.
John Aleyn, of Wonford, co, Devon,
6803. [A.D. 1355.] Green: a fragment. About i in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 C. 17.]
A shield of arms : a fess ? Within a traced gothic quatre-
foil.
John Aleyn, of Tacolneston, co, Norf,
6804. [a.d. 1375.] Green: fine, the edge chipped, fin.
[Add. ch. 14,911.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex,, a bend lozengy, sin,, six
eagles displayed^ three, two, and one, on a canton an indis-
tinct charge. Within a finely carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil, with counter-sunk trefoils in the spaces outside the
cusps.
Beaded border.
Blomefield's Norfolk (MS. Dept.) vol. v., p. 169.
Robert Aleyni of Croydon, po, Surr.
6805. [A.D. 1392.] Red : much injured by pressure. \ in.
[Add. ch. 24,568.]
A shield of arms : three fusils in fess.
Legend indistinct : —
O....... i\ ....
Edward Alford^ of Offington, co. Suss.
6806. [A.D. 1617.] Red : fine. 4-^ x +f in. [Harl. ch.
79 G. 9.]
Oval : a shield of arms : six pears, three and three, a chief,
charged with a crescent in intaglio, for difference, Alford,
Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a boar's head.
Beaded borders.
414 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A.D. i6ol] Red: good. [Harl. ch. 79 D. 6.]
A.D. 1604.] Red: chipped at the top. [Harl. ch.
6807.
6808.
75 G. 52.]
6809. [a.D. 1617.] Red : much injured bv pressure. [Harl.
ch. 75 G. 57.]
6810. [A-D. 16201.] Red : blundered. [Karl. ch. 76 F. 36.]
Francis Alford, of London, Esq,
. 6811. [a.D. 1570.] Red : injured by pressure. About \ in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 79 E. 40.]
On a wreath a boar's head, in his mouth three feathers of
a pheasant's tail. Crest of Alford.
John Alford, of Offington, co. Suss., Esq.
6812. [a.D. 163 l] Red: from a ring, showing the mark
of the ornamental setting. 4 X t^^ [Harl. ch. 76 F. 39.]
Oval : on a wreath a boar's head, with a broken spear-
handle thrust down the mouth. Crest of AlforD-
Cabled border.
6813.
77. H. 12.
a.D. 1631.] Red: injured by pressure. [Harl. ch.
John Alford, Esq.
6814. [a.D. 1641.] Red : cracked. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 77
H. 13.]
A shield of arms: six pears reversed, three and three
barwise, a chief, Alford. Within a wreath composed of two
laurel sprigs, slipped, and tied above and below the shield.
Seal used by John Fettiplace, Esq.
6815. Red: fine. '[Harl. ch. 77 H. 13.]
Roger Alford.
See John Lee.
Willifun Alford^ of Bilton, co. York.
• 6816. [a.D. 1614.] Red : fine, from a ring, showing the
mark of the ornamental setting. 4 X-J- in. [Harl. ch. 79 G. 5.].
Oval: on a wreath a boar's head, in his mouth three
feathers of a pheasant's tail Crest of ALFORD. Cf. Harl.
ch. 79 E. 40. No. 68 1 L
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 415^
Giles Alington, of Harskeathy co. Cambr,, Knt
6817. [A.D. 1620.] Red : fine. 4^ X tV in. [Harl. roll
Z. 25.]
A shield of arms : a bend engrailed betw. six billets,
Alington.
Cabled border.
John Allen.
See John Isted.
Arms of Dawe, of cos, Dorset and Somerset^ used by
Nicholas, son of Barbara Allen,
of Woodhousey co, Derby^ GentL
6818. [a.D. 1600.] Red : fine. 3. x H i^^- [Woll. ch.
xii. 33-]
A shield of arms : on a pile, a chevron betw. three crosses
crosslet, Dawe. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a lion's
gamb, erased and erect, holding a fleur-de-lis, Dawe.
Cabled border.
Another Seal.
6819. [a.D. 1602.] Red : cracked and imperfect About
4 in. when perfect. [Woll. ch. xi. 64.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three leaves, ALLEN.
Cf Harl. MS. 1537, fo- i> where the arms occur as a bend
betw. three leaves.
Ornamented border.
Richard Allen.
See Anthony Blagrave.
John Allott, of Somersby^ co. Line,
6820. [A.D. 1616.] Red : indistinct. About ^ X i in.
[Add. <5h. 32,837.]
Oval : a lion rampant. Perhaps a crest.
Thomas de Alnewick,
of Estckickley super LangacreSy co, Durham,
6821. [a.D. 1 33 1.] Light brown : imperfect and indistinct
About \ in. when perfect. [Egert. ch. 558.]
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis ^panoui.
Legend broken off" : —
€Q
4l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Alsopp.
Seal used by Charles Hunt, of Alderwasley^ co, Derby, Esq.
6822. [A.D. 1746.] Red : en placard, f x ^ in. [Woll.
ch. xi. 1 1 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three doves rising. Crest, on a
helmet and mantling, a dove rising, Alsopp.
The field of the shield powdered with small dots or spots.
Walter Alysanndre.
See Walter de Chalfhunte.
Walter de Denham.
Alicia, widow of Walter de Ambresleye
of Colleshulle, [Coleshill^ co. IVarw.]
6823. fA.D. 1383.] Brown, semi-opaque, i-^ in. [Add.
ch. 21,436.]
Within a finely carved gothic panel, an oval or egg-shaped
shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three roundles, some
indistinct charges. Supporters: two lions. Perhaps a
German seal.
» 8IQILLVM : . . . CODl€Nl€N : D€ : COLONIA (0
Am.elia^ Princess of England, daughter of GEORGE II.
6824. [A.D. 1761.] Black: en placard. Cracked, fin.
[Birch MS. 4271, art. 31.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms: Royal Arms OF
George II., see No. 644 (without the escutcheon in the
fourth quarter), a label for difference, PRINCESS AMELIA.
Ensigned with the coronet and cap of a Princess ; supporters
of Great Britain, upon a carved device of floral scrolls
springing from a cherub's head.
John Amery^ Citizen and Stationer of London*
6826. [a.D. 1669.] Red : indistinct, covered with paper
previous to impression. -,2^ x 4- in. [Harl. ch. 11 1 H. 36.]
A shield of arms : the charges very indistinct
Pli[Uip] Amherst.
Seal used by Roger Palmer, Esq,,
Cupbearer to CHARLES, Prince of Wales.
6826. [A.D. 1624.] Red : injured. |. x Vr !»• [Add.
ch. 29,559.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three tilting spears, two and one,
erect, Amherst. Crest on a helmet, mantling and wreath,
on a mount three tilting spears headed, environed with a
chaplet of laurel.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 417
Ralph de Amundeville^ al, Mundevile^ of co. Durham,
.6"827. [13th cent] Green : fair, i in. [Egerf. ch. 519.]
A shield of arms : two bars, each surcharged with a bart
rulet, in chief three estoiles.
+ 8' RADVLFI D' MVND6VIL'
Cf. Rad. de Amundavilla, witness to a charter of Sulby Abbey,
CO. Northt., in A.D. 1207-12 17. Add. ch. 22,563.
Riohard de Amondevile, of Thomey, co. Suff., Knt
6828, [a.d. 1 3 16.] Bronze-green: fine. fin. [Harl.
ch. 45 C 35.]
A shield of arms : fretty. Probably for a fret, MUNDEVILL,
or Amundevill.
* : S' RICARDI : DAMVNDVIL' :
6829. Sulph. cast from No. 6828. [D.C., F. 190.]
Riohard, son and heir of RICHARD de Amondeville,
of Warwick^ co, Warw,
- 6830. [Early 13th cent] Light-brown. i| in. [Harl.
ch. 45 C. 34.] .
A shield of arms : fretty over all a fess. On the fess an
uncertain addition, perhaps a crescent, on the dexter side«
The shield is placed over three bars wavy.
«) SIQILU RICARDI D6 AMVND€V1L€.
. Beaded borders.
6831. Sulph. cast from No. 6830. [D.C., E. 377.]
John de Amyas, 7un,,
Receiver of V>. ROBERT DE SWVLLINGTON, Chev. in co, York.
; 6832. [A.D. X386.I Red: injured by pr^ssure^ \ in.
[Add. ch. 20,547.]
Within a carved gothic panel, a shield of arms : [on] a bend
cotised three [roses], in chief a label of as many points^
Amyas.
The letters D E, in de^ are conjoined.
Cf. Add. ch. 20,603, A.D. X3S9 » ^^ ^55^? ^t^* '3^2.
Richard Amyas, ofco, York,, Gentl,
6833. [A.D. 1500.] Red: fragmentary. [Add. ch. 17,055.].
Small rectangular-shaped seal, perhaps from a signet ring :
a stag's head erased ? Crest of Amyas.
VOL. H. 2 E
41 8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William d# An .... «id.
6884. [ajx I359u] Brownish-green mixed with red. ^ in.
[Hari. ch. 86 EL 3^]
A shield of aims : a fleor-de-lis. Betw. three small quatre*
foil flowers. In a carved and pointed gothic six-foiL
ft 8' WILL6LMI - D€ - AN €LD.
The l's are of peculiar shape, formed with a heel or serif
on the left of the down stroke.
Edmnnd Andenon, Knt^
Lard Chief Justice of the Court of Commom Pleas^
A.D. 1582-1605.
6835. [A.D. 1586.] Red : fair, not perfectly stamped,
f X i in. [Add. ch. 13,085.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a chevron betw. three
crosses flory, or crosslet, ANDERSON ; 2, 3, five estoiles in
saltire, ANDERSON. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling,
and wreath, a water-spaniel passant
Beaded border.
6836. [a.d. 1586.] Red : fair, but not perfectly stamped.
[HarLch.78L 11.]
6837. [A.D. 1588.] Red : fine, but imperfect [Add. ch.
13,655]
6838. [aj>. 1594.] Red : very imperfect [Add. ch.
15,818.]
6830. [A.D. 1 597.] Red : imperfect and indistinct [Add.
ch. 15,819.]
6840. [A.D. I597j] Red: the wax rolled up after re-
ceiving the impression. [HarL ch. jj C. 3.]
684L [A.D. 1598.] Red: fair, the crest very indistinct
[Harl. ch. jj C. la]
6842* [A.D. 1 60a] Red : good, chipped. [WolL ch. xii.
33]
6843« [A.D. 1602.] Red : somewhat indistinct. [Harl. ch.
n c. 33R]
6844. [A.D. 1604.] Red : detached from the charter, in*
distinct [Add. ch. 14,795-]
Trancis Anderson, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
CO. Northumb.f Knt.
6846. [A.D. 1650.] Red: the upper half broken off.
About 4 X i in. when perfect [Egert ch. 307.]
A shield of arms : three bucks lodged, two and one,
Anderson.
HERALDIC SEALS. 419
William AndreWi of Estbarry, co, Glamorgan.
6846. [A.D. I4i«.] Red -H X i in. [Add. ch. 20,509.]
A shield of arms: three bars. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree.
Sb" lotn*i ML ^- onHreto*
Beaded border.
Thomas iLndrews^ ofco. Suff.
6847. [a.D. 1577.] Red : indistinct |^ x 44 »«• [Add.
ch. 32,907.]
Oval : on a wreath a dove rising, holding in the beak an
olive branch. Crest of ANDREWS. Within a garland of
foliage and flowers.
Geofflrey de Anesty.
6848. [A.D. 1288-9.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. \ in. [Ixxxii. 7.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two birds, three bulls
passant Q\ Suspended by a strap from a hook. Betw. two
wyvems.
» SIQILL' QALFRIDI D€ AN68TY.
Thomas de
Seal used by ROBERT Anesty, ofco, Essex.
6849. [A.D. 1363.] Dark green : imperfect About \ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 76 A. l]
A shield of arms: three roundles within a bordure en-
grailed. (Cf. arms of PiNCHYON of Writtle, Essex.)
8' TH0M6 D€
William de Anesty.
6860. [A.D. 1319-20.] Plaster cast from good impression.
4 in. [Ixxxii. 6.]
A shield of arms : three eagles, two and one, betw. four
estoiles irregularly disposed.
» S' W1LL€LMI 06 ANeSTY.
Robert Angetelle, of Bungay ^ co. Suff.
6861. [A.D. 1429.] Red: fine. ^ in. [Add. ch. 15,719.]
A shield of false arms : a fess betw. in chief a cross patt^e
inter the letters X. ^ (Robert Angetelle,) in base a chevron,
in base point an estoile. • Within a trilobe.
Cabled border.
2 E 2
420 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
' — ■■...--■— ^
Henry de Anna, Knt, son of Odo DE Chelwartone,
of Quarleyy co, Hants.
6852. [a.d. 1 2 19.] White :. imperfect and indistinct
i-J-in. [Toph. ch. 45.]
A shield of arms : three estoiles of eight points ?
ICl : D€ ANN . . .
Alexander de Anne, of co. York.
''6853. {a.D* 1395.] Dark-green: somewhat injured by
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 17,060.]
,"^ -shlEld of arms: on a bend betw. two cotises, three
martlets, in sinister chief a pierced mullet Within a carved
gothic rosace of six semicircular cusps with three outer ogee
points.
ft Sigfns « alexanSer Se atme*
6854. [A.D. 1395.] Dark-green: injured [Add. ch.
17,061.]
6855. [A.D. 1395.] Dark-green: fair, indistinct in places.
^Add. ch. 17,062.] ^^
Hugh de Annesley.
6856. [a.d. 1398-9.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 8.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, over all a bend, Annesley.
With an annulet ? fof difference. Suspended by a strap from
a forked tree on a mount. Within a gothic panel.
StgOlttm : liugonto : Oe : amiffiles*
William de Anstan^ or Austani
Rector of the Church of St. Nicholas^ Durham, co. Durham.
6857. [A.D. 1369.] Mottled-green: semi-opaque, -f in.
[Add. ch. 2o,SSS.]
A shield of arms: a fess. Within a star of six points
bordered with ball-flowers.
Legend betw. the points : —
» S ♦_18lfleL.w( ♦ _ ♦ Bf ♦ _ an __ ftoti^ or %vittm.
Jolin Ansty, yun,, GentL
6858. [a.D. 1440.] Red: fine, from chased signet ring.
4 in. [Add. ch. 33»547-]
A dexter hand^ couped at the wrist, vested, grasping a
bunch of three holly leaves, fructed ; betw. the letters fl • t f.
The whole forming a rebus on the name of the owner. The
holly leaves perhaps a crest of the family.
Cabled border.
Cf. John Ansty, Jun.,- of Thenford Manor, co. Northt.^ A.D. 1449, Add.
ch. 7569.
HERALDIC SEALS. 42 L
Ithel Ap-Bledyn, of Wales,
; 6869. [14th cent ?] Red : recent impression from the
matrix. I in. [xxxv. 27.]
. A shield of arms, catichi : quarterly, two lions rampant
addorsed, the tails intertwined. Crest on a helmet, lambre-
quin, and wreath, a maiden's head, coroneted and draped.
Within a finely carved gothic panel with six cusps ; from thq
1. h. side spring two pierced cinquefoil roses, slipped, from the
r. h. side, one.
Stffillti : St|el : av : BleSstu
Beaded border.
6860. Gutta percha impression, [xlvii. 1422 B.]
. Laing's MS. Catal.y No. 14.
6861. Sulph. cast [D.C., F. 314.]
Oraff ap Owlad Yoh Edft ap £li . . , ^ Dwygyfylchi,
CO. Caernarvon,
6862. [a.d. 1444.] Red : cracked and imperfect. 4- X -i^ in.
[Add. ch. 17,702.]
Oblate octagonal : a shield of arms : on a bend three
small birds or animals reguardant In the field a very in-
distinct legend or motto.
Cabled border.
Howel Ap-Hiohecok, \of Bryngwyn, co, Radn. f]
6863. [A.D. 1 379.] White : imperfect, and very indistinct
I in. [Harl. ch. 85 F. 45.]
A shield of arms: the bearings flaked away. Within a
carved gothic panel.
Legend destroyed.
Robert Ap-Howelle Ap-Esrnonei of Hodenak^ co. Salop.
. 6864. [A.D. 1446.] Red : imperfect and indistinct About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 7708.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a lion rampant queue fourch6e»
debruised by a bend lozengy (?). Over the shield a bird, on
the r. a man's bust, in profile to the L, couped at the neck ;
the corresponding object on the 1. wanting. Within a quatre-
foil with- countersunk trefoil in each spandril.
ft IC€8T 8€AL SI AL.
JixiokYn Ap'VLoTgBJi Ap-John, of LlanvrenacA,
CO. Brecon., GentL
6865. [A.D. 1545.] Red. fin. [Harl. ch. in B. 37.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three^
spear-heads or pheons reversed, MORGAN. .
42a CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Boger dA Appleby.
6866. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from fine bnt chipped
impression. i| in. [Ixxxii. 9.]
A shield of arms, couchi : a chevron betw. three pine-
apples ? Crest on a helmet, and lambrequin, a pine-apple.
Betw. two wavy sprijp^ of foliage and flowers. Within a
carved gothic panel of six cusps, ornamented along the inner
edge with ball-flowers.
SIGILU ROQ6RI D€ APPL€B . . (?)
Cf. Roger f. Simonis de Appylby, a.d. 1314, Cott ch. xxvi. 22.
Thomas de Appelby.
6867. [a.d. 1420-1.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. -2- in. [Ixxxii. II.]
A shield of arms ; six martlets, three, two, and one,
Appleby. Within an engrailed panel.
+ SfgOlttm + t^ome + 9e + anpeCbs* (?)
Edmund Apreeoe^ of Wollaston^ co. NorthL^ GentL
6868. [A.D. 1580.] Red. -^ in. [Add. ch. 23,883.]
A shield of arms : three spear-heads, APREECE, a crescent
for difference. Burke describes the spear-heads as gutties ds
sang.
Beaded border.
6860. [A.D. 1580.] Red : a fragment [Add. ch. 23,883.]
Philip Apries or Ap-Rees.
See Philip Hapries.
Rees Ap Rees^ al. Apries, [of co, Lincoln.']
6870. [a.D. 1362.] Red : fine originally, now cracked and
very imperfect, i in. [Coll. ch. v. 18.]
A shield of arms : paly of six, on a chief a lion passant.
Suspended by the strap from a forked tree. Within a finely
carved and pointed gothic rosace.
Cf. the seal and arms of Philip Hapries.
William Apaleyi GentL^ kinsman and heir of
John Apsley, Esq., of Warnham^ co. Suss.
6871. [A.D. 1 5 13.] Red: imperfectly impressed. I^^ in.
[Add. ch. 8927.]
A shield of arms, couch/: a cross lozengy. Crest, on a
helmet and chapeau, uncertain, perhaps a bird on a tree-
stump fretty. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
8' WILU1 m . . . . AO
t ■■•
HERALDIC SEALS. 423
John Ap Thomelin, Lard of Lanhnell and TaitvaiL, Wales.
6872. [a.d. 1432.] Red: a fraCTKnt [Add. ch. 7148.]
A shield of arms: very imperfect, only a stag's head
cabossed, in the sinister chief.
Legend wanting.
James Art>laBi6r| ofLongedan^ co. Staff.
6873. [A.P* 1402.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 24,242.]
A shidd of arms : erm., a cross-bow, or arbaleste, in pale,
Arjulastek. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on
a mount. Within a carved panel
S^igfllttiit ; iatoki : wMmUx.
Cabled border. :
0874. Plaster cast from No. 6873. [Ixxxii. 12.]
John Archer, Sheriff of Berks, Esq.
0876. [a.d. 1693.] Red: en placard, on a label, imperfect*
\ in. [Add. ch. 19,235.]
A shield of arms : Erm., a cross, ARCHER.
Beaded border.
Hlohael Areher.
See Francis Wolriche.
Nicholas Archer, of co. Kent
6876. [A.D. 1336.] Green: fine originally, now imperfect
^ in. [Add. ch. 20,173.]
A shield of arms : a rose, slipped and leaved, in chief three
arrows palewise in fess, points downwards^ for ARCHER.
Within a carved gothic panel.
NICH COU Al ARCH6R.
The letters A, R, and E, R, conjoined.
Robert Le Archer.
6877. [14th cent ?] Plaster cast from fine impression or
matrix. \^ in. [Ixxxii. 1 3.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend sinister betw. two
cotises, an arrow bendwise,- the point in base. Background
diapered. Within a carved gothic trefoil ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
« aiQILYM • ROB€Rtl • t€ • AR0H6R.
Some-of the letters reversed..
Beaded border.
434 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
^Thonuui Archer, of Whitehall^ co. Midd^ Esq.
'6878. [A.D. 1735.] R^ : en placard on a tape, imperfect
About -^ X I in. when perfect [Add. ch. i/^Si/.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex^ three arrows, barbed and
feathered. Archer ; ji«., erm. on a chief three animals'
heads erased. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a mural
coronet a dragon's head (?). Crest of ARCHER.
John Darcy, Chivaler.
? Sir John Darcy, Knt.,^ Le Causing*
Chief Governor of Ireland.
6870. [a.D. 1322.] Red: the edge imperfectly impressed.
I in. [Add. ch. 19,838.]
On a ship, beaked at each end with an animal's or bird's
head, a shield of arms, couchi\ three cinquefoils pierced, betw.
seven crosses crosslet (for sem6 ?), Darcy. Crest, on a helmet
and mantling, out of a mural crown, an animal's head (?).
Qnthe 1. h. side a flag charged with a small indistinct animsd
contourni^ perhaps a bull. Crest of DARCY.
L^end wanting.
Beaded border.
John Darcyi Lord of K nay thy co. Lincoln,
2nd Baron Darcy.
6880. [A.D. 1349.] Red: very fine, edge imperfect i^in.
[Harl. ch. 49 D. 2.] '
A shield of arms : three roses betw. seven crosses crosslet
.Suspended by a strap from a forked oak tree. Background
ornamented with a diaper papilone.
SfgfllB 9ii|Misiiiifi iBarcs 9ii< 9f Itnastl.
• Beaded border.
6881. Sulph. cast from No. 6880. [D.C., F. 306.]
Mormann de Aresoi, ofco. Lincoln,
f afterwards Sth Baron D'Arcy.
6882. [A.D. 1 2 19.] Dark-green: very fragmentary. About
•ill in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 49 C. 4a]
A shield of arms : three six-foils or roses, Darcy.
RMAN' D€ A
Normann de Aroy^ Knt, 2nd Baron HArcy,
{by writ) ; Lord of Nocketon, co. Lincoln.
6883. [a.D. 1334.] -Semi-opaque light-brown: fine; app.
by a finely woven cord of green stuff, -fi in. [Harl. ch.
49 C. 49]
HERALDIC SEALS, 425.
Four shields of arms arrianged in cross with points meeting
in the centre : i. Three roses or six-foils, pierced, DarcV ;
2, Three roses betw. seven crosses crosslet (for sem^),
Darcy ; 3. As I with label of three points ; 4. On a bend
|)etw. six martlets, three roundles (?) Within a carved and
pointed gotbic quatrefoil panel.
For the 4th shield of arms : cf. on a bend betw. six
martlets, three bezants^ WORTELL, or roses, RUSSHAM.
In place of the legend a wavy scroll of foliage with roses.
6884. [a.d. 1334.] Semi-opaque light-brown: fine; app.
^y another piece of the same kind of cord as in No. 6883.
Harl. ch. 49 C. 50.]
6885. Sulph. cast from No. 6884. [D.C., F. 248.]
6886. \s. d,] Semi-opaque pale-green : fine, but a frag-:
ment only. [Harl. ch. 49 C. 48.]
Philip^ Sire de Arcy, Lord of Kneytk^ 4/A Baron D*Arcy,
A dmiral of the North,
6887. [A.D. 1386.] Red : very fine, edge imperfect, i-^va.
[Harl. ch. 49 D. 3.]
• A shield of arms : three roses betw. seven crosses cross-
^ .Jet Stispended by a strap from a forked tree, and within a
finely carved and traced gothic panel.
^ S^giUa : Vhi : pfpflipvi : Darts : mflttifs n^^
Carved border.'
6888. Sulph. cast from No. 6887. [D.C., F. 559.]
6889. [a.D. 1375.] Pale-green: fine. [Add. ch. 20,718.]
Thomas Darci, ai de Areoi^
son and heir of Thomas de Areciy 4/A Baron de Arcy hy tenure,
6890. \Temp, Ric. I.] Dark-green : fine, with raised rim ;
app. by a closely woven cord of various coloured stuff. 2\ in.
[Harl. ch. 49 C. 20.]
0. A finely designed rose or pierced six-foil, in allusion to
the arms of Darcy.
+ 8IQILLVM • THOM€ De DARCI.
. Be A small oval counterseal. f x f in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem : Victory, driving a quadriga, to
the r.
+ SIGILL' TOMAS DARCI.
6891. [Temp. Ric. I.] Dark-green: fine but imperfect.
[Harl. ch. 49 C. 21.]
0. .... OM e DAB .....
B. As in No. 6890.
426 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
NioholaiiB da Ardena.
Sea/ used by William Dardeme, Clerk, of Offard.co. Warwick.
6892. [A.D. 1366.] Faded green. 4 in. [Add. ch. 21492.]
A shield of arms: three crosses crosslet fitch^es, on a
chief a lion passant Betw. three small flowers, slipped ;
and within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoiL
ft 8' • MICHOLAI • D€ • ARD€MA.
Beaded border.
Peter Arden, or Ardeme.
6893. [14th cent] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
\ in. [Ixxxii. 14.]
A shield of arms : three crosses crosslet patties, a chief,
Arderne.
» FRANQ6 - L€Q€ • TeQ€.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Peter fiL Hugonis Ardeme, A.D. 1372, Ad<Li:]L.
Thonuui de ArdenSi son of Ralph de Ardene,
of CO. Essex, Knt,
6894. [Late 13th cent] Green : cracked, but fine. \ in.
[Add. ch. 19,967.]
A shield of arms : two trumpets, or horns, mouthpieces in
base, betw. nine crosses crosslet in fess, 3, 3, and 3, in pale.
ft S' TH0M6 • D6 • ARD€N€.
Beaded borders. ^^^^^
Thomas de Ardeme.
6895. [A.D. 1286.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxii. 15.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a chevron.
ft SIQILU • TH0M6 • D€ • ARD€RN€.
William de Ardena, of Hamtune \Hampton'in-Arden,
CO. Warw.]
6896. [^. A.D. 1 1 88- 1 198.1 Light-brown: very imperfect
About i-l- X i-f in. when perfect [Cott- ch. xi. 36.]
Pointed oval : a lion rampant contoum^, in allusion to the
arms of Arden.
. . QILL' WILI
John, son and heir of Adam de Ardeme, Knt.,
of CO. Line.
6897. [A.D. 1312.] Light-brown, varnished very dark:
fine, but a fragment About |^ x f in. [Harl.*ch.'45 D. 9.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 427
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend (three crosses crosslet ?).
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three small branches.
....€: D€ : ARD6RN ....
Peter, son of HUGH de Arderne, [of Macclesfield^ co. CAes.]
6808. [A.D. 1372.] Green: fair. +fin. [Add. ch. 20,492.]
A shield of arms : three crosses crosslet, fitchies, a chief,
Arden, or Arderne. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil
^iMth triangle points.
ft 81Q1LLVM • PerRI • D€ • ARD6RN.
Beaded tiorders.
Ralph de Ardema, [qf Horndon, co. Ess^ Knt.
6890. [Late 13th cent] Bmoxe-green: fine. -^ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 D. 8.]
A shield of arms : a fess chequy betw. two rotmdfles^
in chief and one in base (?) Cf. A fess chequy, Arden.
+ SIQILL' RADVLFI D€ ARD6RN6.
Beaded borders.
6000. Sulph. cast from No. 6899. [D.C., E. 352.]
Robert de Arderne, of co, Norf
600L [A.D. 1 315.] Red: fine, edge chipped. I in. [Add.
ch. 8069.]
Two shields of arms side by side in fess. Dex,^ Ermine, a
fess chequy, Arden. Sin.^ on a fess three (garbs ?). Over
the shield the word AQLA, betw. two small trefoils, one at each
side, and over it a wavy scroll. Below them, the sacred
name \ — HHC, surmounted by a trefoil or quatrefoil, from which
springs a slipped flower, betw. two small birds.
Legend of initial letters : —
S'***C ]***l**«8***€***0***R**tft
Beaded borders.
For the cabalistic use of the words Agla^ the name of the Almighty
which Lot heard, and JhesuSy see Rev. W. Soarrow Simpson, Un a
Magical Roily in yourn. Brit, Arch, Assoc, voL xL, 1884, p. ^17, and
pL I, II, if. 4, 6, II, 19, etc. For date of this charter see list of Mayors
of King's Lynn in Blomefield's Hist, 0/ Norfolk, voL viii., p. 533.
Thomas de Arderne, [of Newton^ co, Wartu.]
6902, [A.D. 1 280-1 290.] Green: edges chipped -^ in.
[Cott. ch. xxii. $.]
A shield of arms : a fesse chequy, Ardern.
+ 8IQILLVM • secReri.
Beaded borders.
428 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
. Thomas de Ardeme, or Ardena, Lord of Peddymore^
CO. Warw.
6003. [a.d. i28l] Bronze-green: fine.. i-jV in- [Egert
ch. 368.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a chevron.
ft 81QILL' THOM€ D€ ARD6RN€.
Beaded border.
Giles de Argenten, or Argentein,
of Newmarket^ co. Suff.^ KnL
6904. [Late 13th cent.] Dark green : fine, chipped at the
r. h. side. i\ in. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 13.] *
0. A shield of arms : three cpvered cups, two and one,
Argentine.
+ 81qicllvm :] €qidii : d€ : arq€nt€n.
The letters AR and EN of Argenten are respectively con-
joined.
Beaded borders.
R. A small shield-shaped counter-seal. i X 4- in. A
shield of arms as in the obv, within a guilloche border.
6005. Sulph. cast of the obv:
6006. Sulph. cast of the rev, [D.C., E. 394.^
D.C, E. 366.;
John de Argentein, of Uggeshall Matter, co, Suff,
6907. [a.d. 1378.] Red: fiiie, somewhat injured by,
pressure, i in. [Add. ch. 10,376.]
A shield of arms : three covered cups, ARGENTINE.
Betw. three small quatrefoils, and within a finely car\'ed
gothic six-foil or rosace.
The space or annulus for the legend is filled with a wavy
scroll of foliage and quatrefoils.
Reginald de Argentein, of West Bergholt, co. Essex, Knt
6908. [a.d. 1289.] Discoloured white, or light brownish
grey : chipped. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 14.]
^ Shield shaped : from the same matrix as the rev, of the
seal of Giles de Argentein, No. 6904.
William Argentein, of Ubbeston Manor, co. Suff., Knt.
6909. [A.D. 1404.] Red : very imperfect. About i in.
[Harl. ch. 45 D. 1$.]
• A- shield -of arms: (three) covered cups, ARGENTEIN,
Within a carved gothic panel.
mi argmtrfn.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 429
David de Armentirs, or Armenteriis, of Hundigton^
or Honington^ co^ Line,
6010. \circ, A.D. 1 1 50.] Red : originally fine, chipped and
imperfect, with deep mark of a handle. 2 in. [Eg. ch. 427.]
Three swords fesswise in pale, alternately arranged, that
in the middle with hilt downward, those at the side with hilts
upward,. Perhaps in allusion to a shield of arms.
+ 81Q1LLVM DE ARMENTIR8.
Cf. Eg. ch. 430 ; Add. ch. 22,743 ; HarL ch. 85 D. 49.
6911. Plaster cast, tinted, from No. 6910. [xci. 55.]
Henry de Armenteres, or Ermenters, of Witefeldy
or Whitfield, co, Northt.
6912. [Late Hen. II.] Light brown : chipped. A curious
mass or cake of wax. 2\ X 2| in. [Harl. ch. 84 G. 11.]
Irregular oval : a sword with curved quillons, and spherical
boss, handle upwards, the grip ornamented.
+ SIQILLVM - H€NR!CI D€ ARM€NT€R€8.
Cf. Harl. ch. 84 D. 13; 84 H. 2o;'85 E. 33; 84 G. 12; 86 C. 36;
86 A. 3 (all late in the 12th cent.).
6913. Sulph. cast from No. 6912. [D.C., D. 294.]
Walter de Armenteres, also called Walter fllius Emme
de Insula^ of Witefeld, co. Northt.
6914. [Late Hen. II.] Light brown, varnished: with
mark of the handle. i|- in. The vellum label is curiously
plaited. [Harl. ch. 86 C. 62.]
Two swords of early shape with short transverse bar and
hemispherical knob, palewise in fess. The handle of the
sword on the r. upwards, the other downwards.
+ SIQILLVM WALTERRI DE ARMENTERE8.
6915. Sulph. cast from No. 6914. [D.C., D. 284.]
Amaldi Vicar of the Church of Ecclesfield^ co. York.
6916. [A.D. 1408.] Red : somewhat indistinct in parts.
J^ X T^ff in. [Harl. ch. 112 F. 31.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a chief, a lion passant
guardant. Above the shield two half-length saints, r., an
archbishop with mitre, lifting up the r. h. in benediction, in
the 1. a crozier ; 1. the Virgin, crowned, holding the Infant
Saviour, overhead a small dove. All within a carved gothic
rosace of ten points.
» 8IQ . . . RV €TWI . . 8T6LLA • MARIA (0
,6917. Sulph. cast from No. 6916. [D.C., F. 146.]
430 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Arnold, E^.
6018. [15th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression,
i^ ixL [Ixxxii. 16.]
A shield of arms, couch/ : per pale, a chevron betw. three
billets, counterchanged. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin and
wreath, a unicorn's head, holding in the mouth a blank label,
tasselled ends. In the background a sprig of foliage.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 9730, A.D. 1462.
Perhaps foreign.
Robert de Andc, of Cogis, co, Oxon.
6010. [a.d. 12 12-3.1 Dark green: fine, edge chipped.
2-^ in. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 18.]
A shield of arms ; quarterly, on a bordure twelve bulls'
heads couped, Arsic The ist and 4th quarters diapered
with a kind of papilone pattern.
[ . . SIQ]1LLVM[ • • RJ0B6RTI * D€ • AR8IG.
6020. Sulph. cast from No. 6919. [D.C., £• 311.]
Isabella Arthar.
6021. [A.D. 1383-4.] Plaster cast from indistinct im-
pression. I in. [Ixxxii. 19.]
A shield of arms, per pale : dex. a chevron betw. three
rests, Arthur, sin. a fess betw. three birds. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel
Richard â–²rtnr.
6022. [A.D. 1368.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
\ in. [Ixxxii. 17.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three rests, ARTHUR.
Within a pointed quatrefoil panel.
» SigtHttm * tfrotBt /«« m wct$x m
Beaded border.
Cf. Richard Arthur, aL Artur, in Portbury, co. Somers., A.D. 1340,
Add. ch. 7820, 7821 ; Richard Artur in Wraxall, co. Somen., A.D. 1363,
Add. ch. 7837 ; Sir Richard Arthur of Clapton*in-Gordano, co. Somers.,
iLD. 1368, Slo. ch. xxxii. 4.
Thomas Artur.
6023. [A.D. 1383-4.] Plaster cast from good impression.
1 in. [Ixxxii. 19.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three rests, Arthur,
HERALDIC SEALS. 43 1
over all a label of three points. Betw. three sprigs of
foliage.
ff . Bomfni m tj^ome • artitr ^
Inner border carved with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers,
outer border cabled.
CI Thomas Arthur in Portbuiyy co. Somers., A.D. I399» Add. ch.
7851- .
William Arthnry 0/ Wadwortk, co. York., GentL
6024. [A.D. 1707.] Red : en placard on a label. 4 x -J- la
[Add. ch. 29,592.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three Irish brogues,
AkTHURE.
Beaded border.
6025. [A.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,593.]
Arundel Family P
6026. [i6th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
{â– X 4- in. [Ixxxii. 20.]
Oval : a shield of arms : six swallows, three, two, and one.
Cabled border.
Alianora de ArundeL
See Alianora de Fitzalan.
Sdmond de Arondelle,
2nd son ^EDMUND FiTZALAN, 8/A Earl of ArundeL
6027. [A.D. 1 368.] Red : very fine but edge imperfect
i-J^ in. [Harl. ch. 53 E. 11.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant, for
Fitz-Alan ; 2, 3, chequy, Warrenne (the alternate squares
powdered, perhaps for or)^ over all a label of three points.
Suspended by a strap from a tree, with small side-branches of
wavy design and enriched with flowers, sprfnging from the
root, and supporting on each side a helmet on which is the
crest of a plume of feathers out of a ducal coronet
H : 6D'tn61'i * • * anm « * eL
Beaded border.
6028. Sulph. cast from Na 6927. [D.C., F. 459.]
Frances Anmdelli of Lanheron, co. Comw,
6020. [A.D. 1729.] Red : en placard^ on a tape. |^ X i in.
[Add. ch. 29,503.]
An oval ^ield of arms, carved with foliage and arabesques :
a lion passant, and chief indented (or, in chief three piles).
432 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Amndel, cd, Aroundell,
son of James de Peytone, of co. Suff.
6030. [a.d. 1349.] Red: fine, injured, edge chipped.
^ in. [Harl. ch. 48 A. 17.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a canton a cross lozengy,
Arundel. Within a carved and pointed gothic cinquefoiL
ft • 8IQILLVM • • lOH'IS • • ARVNDeL.
For arms cf. HarL MS^ 380, f. 123 3.
John Arondelle, aL Darondell, Knt ; a.d. i 365-1 391,
son and heir of Sir JOHN Arundelle, Knt.,
[Marshal of England, and Eleanor, coheir of JOHN,
Lord Maltravers],
6931. [a.D. 1388.] Red : very fine, but imperfect About
l\ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 24,553.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a lion rampant, for FlTZ-
Alan of Arundel ; 2, 3, a fret, Maltravers. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within an elegantly carved
and traced gothic panel, bordered with ball-flowers.
nto DaronSeSL
Beaded border.
Richard de Arondell, of Brandon Manor, co, Warw.,
and Wychampton Manor, co. Dors,, Knt.
6032. [a.D. 141 5.] Red : fine but very imperfect About
.1^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 C. 55.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ quarterly, I, 4, a lion rampant,
Fitz-Alan of Arundel ; 2, 3, a fret, MALTRAVERS. Crest
on a helmet, diapered lambrequin and wreath, an eagle's
head and wings, charged on the neck with a crescent for
difference. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
• » « gi Bar «
6933. [A.D. 1415.] Red : fine, but edge imperfect [Harl.
ch. 45 C. 56.]
This impression shows portions of the design wanting, in
No. 6932.
• ««««*»••• arD aronSell / m
• 6934. [a.d. 141 5.] Red : very fine, but imperfect. [Harl.
ch 45 C. 57.]
: 6935. Sulph. cast from No. 6934. [D.C., G. 146.]
r
HERALDIC SEALS. 433
Sibllla Danmdelly [dau, (/William de Montacute,
£ar/ of Salisbury^ and KATHARINE, dau. of
William Lord Grandison, his wife\
Wife of Sir EDMUND DE Arundelle, 2nd son of
Edmund Fitz-Alan, %th Earl of Arundel.
6036. [A.D. 1350.] Red : fine, elaborately designed ; edge
chipped. I in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 36.]
A shield of arms: a Hon rampant, and label of three
points, for Fitz-Alan of Arundel, betw. two lozenge-shaped
shields of arms : dex.y three fusils in fess, MONTACUTE ; sin.^
paly of six, on a bend three eagles displayed, GRANDISON.
In the field on each side of the central shield at the lower
part of it, a slipped leaf. Within a finely carved and traced
gothic panel, bordered with ball-fiowers.
« 8' : SICBIULe : DCARV1NC6L.
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 53 E. 11. No. 6938.
6937. Sulph. cast from No. 6936. [D.C., F. 310.]
Second Seal.
6038. [a.d. 1368.] Red: fine, somewhat injured by pres-
sure, edge wanting. About i\ in. when perfect [Harl.
ch. 53 E. 1 1.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex.y quarterly, i, 4, FlTZ-
Alan ; 2, Warren NE (as in the seal of her husband. Sir
Edmund de Arundelle, see No. 6927) ; sin.y three fusils in
fess, MONTACUTE. Within an arabesque design of branches,
foliage, and fiowers, containing [four] small circular panels in
cross, each charged with armorial bearings, viz,^ I (top),
wanting, but probably same as that below ; 2 (1. h. side),
Grandison, see No. 6936 ; 3 (r. h. side), very imperfect, but
apparently same as 2 ; 4 (base), quarterly, in the 2nd and 3rd
quarters a fret, over all a bend, Despencer (?).
Legend wanting.
The explanation of this seal will be better understood by
the following pedigree : —
Edmund Fitz-Alan, Alice Planta- William Katharine,
8th Earl of Arundel = genet, sister and Montacute, dau. of Wil-
sole heir of John, Earl of liam. Lord
E. of Warrenne Salisbury = Grandison.
and Surrey. |
Sir Ebmund d* Arundel = Sibilla.
William de Arundelle, Chivaler, son of John de Arundelle,
CAivaler, of Brandon Manor, co. Wanv.
6039. [A.D. 1397.] Red : originally fine, now very imper-
fect, in parts injured by pressure. About i^ in. when perfect
[H«trl. ch. 45 C. 50.]
VOL. n. 2 F
:434 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, couch/: quarterly, I, 4, Fitz-AlaN of
Arundel ; 2, 3, MaLTRAVERS. Crest on a helmet, lambrequin,
and wreath (an eagle's head), betw. two wings erect Within
a carved and traced gothic panel
• •* Sf JUTttAlM •
• 6940. Sulph. cast from No. 6939, [D.C, G. 209.]
William Asahe, of Si. Albans, co. Herts.
6941. [A.D. 1409.] Red : indistinct -^ in. [Add ch.
18,185.]
A shield (of arms ?) : perhaps a hand couped at the wrist
4n bend, holding a flower or other uncertain charge, betw.
three estoiles. Within a pointed gothic trefoil
« l€ . SPORl€Ne ... (0
Sir Denny AsUbomham, of Broomeham, co. Suss,, Bart.
6942. [a.d. 1678.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 4 X i in. [Egert ch. 499.]
- Oval : a shield of arms, very indistinct : a fess betw. some
uncertain charge& For a fess betw. six mullets, Asu*
BURNHAM.
' Cf. Add. ch. 17,619 ; 17,620.
Another Seal.
6943. [A.D. 1676.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression, very indistinct 1 X tV <"• [Add. ch. 17,619.]
Oval signet : out of a ducal coronet an ash-tree, crest of
ASHBURNHAM.
John Afihbomliami of Ashbumham, co. Suss., Esq.
6944. [a.d. 1 595.] Red : injured by pressure, f x 4 in.
[Add. ch. 29,747.]
Oval: a shield of arms: a fess betw. six mullets, ASH-
BURNHAM.
Beaded border.
Roger Ashburnham, of cos. Kent, Surr., etc.
6945. [aix 1363.] Red: fine, apparently from a matrix
with the annulus of the legend partially drawn back by a
screw. -^ in. [Add. ch. 16473.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six pierced mullets, AsH-
. BURNHAM. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil with points in
triangle, bordered with ball-flowers.
HERALDIC 3EALS. 435
6946. [a.D. 1375.] Red: very fine, but fragmentary.
{Add. ch. 23,626.]
XI Sbiq w^anu
6947. [a.D. 1375.] Red: imperfect, nearly defaced by
pressure. [Add. ch. 23,625.]
« S^igiUnm : xoqtti
Another Seal,
6948. [A.D. 1380.] Red: fine. -I- in. [Harl. ch. 48 E. 35.]
A pierced mullet, derived from the arms of AsHBURNHAM,
see No. 6945. Within a carved trefoil with ogival points.
Legend betw. the points : —
Thomas Assliebo&eham, of GuesHyngy co. Suss,, Gentl,
6949. [a.D. 1535.] Red: fine but imperfect impression
from a ring. About 4- x -t in. when perfect [Add. ch. 20, H 3.]
Ornamental shape : on a mount, out of a ducal coronet,
an ash tree eradicated. Crest of ASHBURNHAM.
Cabled border.
William Ashboumham, al, Ashbumhamy
Cofferer of the Royal Household^ Esq,
6950. [a.D. 1665.] Red : very indistinct, covered with
paper before impression. ^ in. [Harl. ch. yj H. i.]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ five
lozenges in bend ; sin,, paly of six, a bend.
George Aahby^ GentL
Seal used by John Rogers, of Denham, co, Bucks,
6951. [a.D. 1 509.3 Red : good. ^ in. [Harl ch. 86 D. 1 3.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three eagles displayed,
ASHBY.
Thomas Assheby, of Lowesby, co, Leic, Esq,
6952. [A.D. 1444.] Red: chipped. 4^ in. [Add. ch. 26,925.]
An eagle rising, in its beak a trefoil slipped. For a crest of
, ASHBY ?
Cabled border.
- -
Robert de AsshedoiL
6953. [A.D. 1 381-2.] Plaster cast from chipped impres-
sion. I in* -[Ixxxii. 23.] -
A shield of arms: two bars, over all a bendlet , Suspended
2 F 2
436 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
by a strap from a tree of three branches. Within a carved
gothic panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
Thomas Asaheman.
6054. [15th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I j- in. [Ixxxii. 22.]
A shield of arms : on a bend two lions passant.
Michael Asshfelde, of Wadley, co. Berk., Gentl.
6055. [A.D. 1598.] Red : fine, -{-j. x ^ in. [Harl. ch. 79
F. 40.]
A shield of arms : a slipped trefoil, betw. three mullets,
ASHFIELD.
Carved border.
Sir Richard Aahfleld,
General in tite Army of the Commonwealth,
6956. [a.D. 1653.] Recent impression in red sealing wax.
f X -J- in. [xlvii. 2384.]
Oblate octagonal : a shield of arms : a slipped trefoil
betw. three mullets, ASHFIELD. Crest, on a helmet, man-
tling, and wreath, a dexter hand grasping a battle-axe, enfiled
:Avith a wreath of laurel.
Laing's MS. CataL, No. 53.
Robert do Aisahefeldey Aysahefelde, or Asshefeldi
of CO. Suff.
6057. [a.D. 1394.] Red: fine, i in. [Harl. ch. 45 D.
A shield of arms : a fess engrailed betw. three fleurs-de-
lis, ASHFIELD. Suspended by a strap from a lion's face.
Within a carved gothic panel.
SbigiaX : xtAtxH : De : MO^tUVO.
Beaded border.
6058. [a.D. 1383.] Red: somewhat injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. 47 A. 28.]
6060. [a.D. 1386.] Light-brown or uncoloured, and some-
what opaque : indistinct [Harl. ch. 51 E. 25.]
6060. [A.t). 1398.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 28.]
6061. [A.D. 1400.] Red : cracked, and very indistinct.
[HarL ch. 54 H. 2.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 437
Robert Aahetyidey or Ashefeld,
of Stow-Langtofty co, Suff.
6962. [A.D. 1553-] Red: good, i x -J- in. [Add. ch,
35,212.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a fess engrailed
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Ashfield. Above the shield, a
wolfs head.
Cabled border.
6963. [A.D. 1577.] Red: indistinct, and injured. [Add.
ch- I9i376.]
6964. [A.D. 1586.] Red. [Harl. ch. in D. 2.]
Elyanora (ABhwoU), widow of Henry de Lacy,
of AschedoUf co. Essex,
6965. [a.D. 1368.] Red: somewhat indistinct in places.
â– J- in. [Harl. ch. 52 H. 52.]
A shield of arms : a lion passant Within a carved gothic
panel bordered with ball-flowers.
ft 8' 'ALIANORe : ASCHW6LL'.
6966. Sulph. cast from No. 6965. [D.C., F. 456.]
Alice de Aspale^ widow of Sir Robert de Aspale, Knt,
of Great Cressingham^ co, Norf
6967. [a.d. 1342.] Red: fragment only, from fine seal.
About i^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 D. 24.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ three chevrons, ASPALL ;
Ji«., destroyed. Above the shield a fleur-de-lis.
Legend wanting.
Elizabeth de Aspale, widow of Sir John Aspale, Knt,
of Great Cressinghanty co. Norf
6968. [a.D. 1 37 1.] Red: fine, edge chipped. About i in.
[Harl. ch. 45 D. 23.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., three chevrons, AsPALL ;
sin.y a fess betw. two chevrons, over all in chief a label of
seven points. Within a finely carved and traced panel, with
ten outward points.
Legend betw. the points : —
8IQ__ILL'_j;€LILZA_B€_JTH€L.D€_A8_PA_L€,
6969. Sulph. cast from No. 6968. [D.C., F. 477.]
Tomnas de Asteley.
6970. [Temp. Edw. HI.] Red: fine, chipped in places,
.-f- in. [xxxvi. loi.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil within a bordure epgr^iled.
438 CATALOGUE OV SEALS.
ASTLEY of COS. Staflbrd, Kent, &c. (The engrailing is some-
what different to the usual style and is enriched with an
inner border or line resembling an escutcheon.) Within a
pointed trefoil bordered with ball-flowers.
i^tlgCPtt ^ tonme -i- Be -i- anteles*
Beaded border.
ThomaSy Lord of AsUle, Sir Thomas de Asteleye,
of CO. Linc^ Knt,
6971. [a.D. 1364.] Red: originally fine, now chipped,
edge bent I j- in. [Harl. ch. 52 A. 37.]
A shield of arms : a cinquefoil, ermine, ASTLEY. On a
tree. .Within an elaborately carved and traced gothic rosette
of eight double points, the inner series of points bordered
with ball-flowers.
« SIGILLVM : THOME : DOMINI : D€ : A8T€L€.
Beaded border.
^ 6972. Sulph. cast from No. 697 l [D.C, F. 432.]
William de Asteleye, of Whitace, co. Warw^ Knt.
6973. [A.D. 1399.] Red : fine, from matrix with moveable
legend. i-J- in. [Add. ch. 21,504.]
' A shield of arms : a cinquefoil pierced, ermine, AsTLEY.
Betw. five small roses, and within a gothic rosette of eight
•pointis, bordered with ball-flowers.
ft SigtHum : DiK : mtU'i : Be : attrlege : matttik
William AsthiUe, of Gamlingay, co. Camb., Clerk.
6974. [a.D. 141 2.] Red: good, perhaps from a ring.
\ in.- [Harl. ch. 83 A. 41.]
A lion couchant guardant, betw. four trefoiled sprigs,
issuing from a cabled border. Perhaps in reference to the
'armorial bearings : a lion passant betw. four crosses crosslet,
.etc, ASTELL.
William Aston, of Unstone, co. Derby.
' 6975. [a.D. 143 l] Red: indistinct. | in. [Woll. ch.
vlii. 41.]
A shield of arms, coucM: two lions' gambs, issuing in
chevron from the sides of the shield, between three annulets,
two in chief and one in base. Crest on a helmet of large
dimensions and mantling, a talbot, or other animal passant
Motto in the field above : —
Ctor turn* (Ever wary.)
6976. [a.D. 143 1.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
[Woll. ch. viii. 42.]
HERALDIC SKALS. 439.
Baffe AstryOy of Harllngtan^ co, Bedf., Esq.
6977. [A.D. 1595.] Red: indistinct. \X\ in. [Add.
ch. 35.846.]
Oval : a shield charged with an animal's head erased^
holding (a ring ?) in its mouth.
6978. [A.D. 1596.] Another. [Add ch. 35,850.]
James Astyn, of Westerham, co. Kent, Gentl.
' 6979. [A.D. 1593.] Ked. |- X | in. [Add. ch. 23,736.] -
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three (eagles' ?)
heads erased.
Beaded border.
Oregory Athow^ late of Bytchamweli, co. Norf, Gentl.
6980. [a.d. 1639.] Red: injured by pressure. -J- x 4 in.
[Add. ch. 30,825.]
Oval : on a wreath, five ostrich-feathers labelled.
Cabled border.
John Athow, of Beachamwell, co. Norf, Esq.
Son of Thomas Athow.
(See No. 6983.)
6981. [a.D. 1625.] Red : injured. |^ X |- in. [Add. ch.
30,815.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly I. on a bend cotised
three uncertain charges ; 2. quarterly ; 3. a lion rampant ;
4. chequy.
Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a helmet betw. a
pair of wings erect.
Cabled border,
6982. [A.D. 1625.] Another. Red : injured. [Add. ch.
30,817.]
Thomas AthoWi Serjeant-at'the-law.
' 6983. [A.D. 161 7.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,813.]
The seal is the same as in No. 6980 used by Gregory Athow.
6984. [a.D. 1625.] Red: injured. [Add. ch. 30,815.]
6985. [A.D. 1625.] Red. [Add. ch. 30,817.]
Robert AtkiBBOiii of Stowell, co. Glouc., Esq.
6986. [a.D. 1604.] Red : fine, i X i in. [Add. ch.
i5iiS7.]
A shield of arms : a cross voided betw. four lions rampant,
Atkinson. Crest, on a wreath, an eagle with wings ex-
panded. *
44Q CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
6987.
Roger Attebrbke.
"a.D. 1296-7.] Plaster cast -J- in. [Ixxxii. 24.]
A shield of arms: per pale a chevron counterchanged.
Above the shield a long cross, pattee, betw. two pierced
sixfoils. Within a carved panel.
8' ROQ€RI • ATT€BROKe.
Thomas Atte Broke, of Ivekhester, co, Somer.
6988. [A.D. 1325.] Red: imperfect ^ in. [Add. ch.
1 5,460.]
A shield of arms: on a chevron an (eagle?) displayed^
Betw. three small trefoils slipped. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil.
Legend wanting.
Laurence Attebrome P
6989. [a.D. 1356.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 27.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw. three uncer-
tain charges. Within a carved trefoil panel.
ft Stgfll' : \MXtMii : De :
Robert Attebrome.
6990. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\^ in. [Ixxxii. 5.]
. The owner, kneeling to the 1. h. before the B. Virgin
holding the child, and lifting up in his hands a trefoil branch
of flowers. In a carved gothic niche of two arches. In base,
under an arch a shield of arms : a broom plant ?
8' R0B6RTI ATT€ BR0M€ (0
Thomas Atte Crouchey of South Denchworthy co. Berks. '
{? Serjeant Porter of the Royal Household.)
6991. [a.d. 1367.] Red: fine, well preserved. i in.
[Add. ch. 6096.]
A shield of arms: a cross cantoned with four estoiles.
Above the shield a cross patt^e. Within an elegantly carved
gothic rosette of eight double points.
»8' THOM€ AT€ CROVCH 8' PORT€R\
The latter part of the legend seems to signify ** serviens
portarius," or serjeant porter.
John Atte ffeldei of Beddington^ co. Surr.
6992. [a.d. 1324.] Green: chipped, imperfect f in.
[Add. ch. 22,845.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 44 1
A shield of arms : per pale, two griffins segreant in fess
(? counterchanged), on a chief a fish naiant On each side of
the shield a sprig of foliage.
* [8' : I]0H'I8 : AT€ : F€LDE m.
Beaded borders.
John Atte ffelde, of Beddingtouy co. Surr.
6993. [a.d. 1324.] Green: edge chipped. About -J- x i in.
[Add. ch. 22,845.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, two griffins segreant in
fess, on a chief a pike fish (or other fish) naiant Betw. two
sprigs of foliage.
* OH'IS i»< AT€ m F€LD€ m-
Beaded borders.
-
WUlemus Atte ffan.
6994. [a.d. 1436.] Red : much injured by pressure. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 28,847.]
A shield of arms : indistinct. Betw. three small quatrefoil
flowers, slipped. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
ft SIQ VM L€8.
WiUiam Atte ffen^ fil. Johaxmis Atteffen,
of Southwarky etc,^ co, Surr.
6995. [A.D. 1360.] Red: fragmentary. About i in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 13 14.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : charges defaced, within
an engrailed bordure. Within a carved and traced gothic
rosette.
Legend wanting.
«
Ricardiui Atte Hamme.
See JOHAN Le B . . . R . . .
William Atte Homwode, of Westmeston, co. Suss.,
tf«rf Juliana, Ais wife.
6996. [A.D. 1 38 1.] Green; injured by pressure. ^ in.
[Add. ch. 24,686.]
(i.) An eagle or bird of prey, striking a duck.
«(ALA8 16 8V PRIS.
(ii.) A shield of arms : the charges defaced.
M D€ . . (?)
Ralph Atte Lee, of Theydon Garnon, etc., co. Ess., Gentl.
6997. [A.D. 1446.] Red : very indistinct, and injured by
pressure ; encircled by a twisted rush. [Add. ch. 28,864.]
442. CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
For description see next No,
6998. [a.D. 1458.] Red : good [Add. ch. 28,874.]
Rectangular signet, an eagle rising. Cabled border.
6999. [A.D. 1458.] Red : good. [Add. ch. 28,875.]
Jolin Ate Lhude, or Atte Lude^ of Beckenham, co, Kent.
.7000. [Early 1 3th cent] Dark green: fine. 4 in. [Harl.
ch. 112 B. 10.]
A shield of arms : three bugle-horns stringed, two and one.
* S' lOH'IS • AT6 LHVD€.
7001. Sulph. cast from No. 7000. [D.C., F. 208.]
Richard Atte Moor^ of Chalfont St Peter ^ co. Buck.
7002. [a.D. 1409.] Red: injured by pressure. | in.
[Harl. ch. 86 A. 7.]
•Within a carved gothic cinquefoil, a shield of arms : a
sword in bend, point downward.
ttSIQlLLVM €ARDCO
William AttexuQre.
7003. [A.D. 1343.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
^ in. [Ixxxii. 28.]
A shield of arms : diapered lozengy, a bend, Attemore.
Suspended by a. strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel.
i&tgfllam • mOTt • ottr more.
John Atte Nassche^ of Merden, co* Kent.
7004. [a.d. 145 1.] Red: cracked, injured by pressure.
A in. [Harl. ch. 79 D. 31.]
A shield of arms : a chevron. Within an indistinct carved
gothic panel. ...
■■• • IVi I . . . . It ....>. V' / •
Robert ate Noke^ Wax-chaundiller and Citizen of London.
A.D. 1366.] Red: chipped. About â– } in. when
^Harl. ch. 49 I. 28.]
A shield of arms : a cross flory.
J» . . . A . . €V€R T. (?)
7005.
perfect.
John Atte Thele.
See John Burgeys.
Agnes Atte Thome.
See John de Schurburne.
HERA1.DIC SEALS. 44}^
Elena^ wife of Robert Atte Welle^ of Denkam, co. Buck.
7006. [ad. 1 362 J Discoloured white: very indistinct
i in. [Harl. ch. 86 F. 43.]
A shield of arms : charges indistinct Betw. two wyverns.
Within a gothic rosette of eight points.
Legend defaced.
Johannes Atte Welle, of Maidwell, co. North.
7007. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Green: a fragment, very indistinct.
About ^ in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 22,150.]
A shield of arms : per pale and per saltire, in chief twa
roundles, all y^^ithin an engrailed bordure.
8TR .
Johannes Atte Welle, of Pudsay, co. York.
7008. [A.D. i394.[ Creamy-white: cracked, indistinct
\ in. [Add. ch. 16,875.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges.
+ 8' €.
John Ropere, of Westgate, near Canterbury^ or
Thomas Atte Welle, of Burstrete in Hierne^ or Herne^
CO, Kent.
70b9. [a.d. 1389.] Red: imperfect About fin. when
perfect [Toph. ch. 38.]
, Within a finely carved gothic rosette, a shield of arms : the
charges uncertain.
U P€NS€T D€ . . :
For legend compare No. 7417-
Robert Atte Wenstalle.
See John Coumscu . . . ,
Harman Attwoodde, of Saunder stead, co, Surr., Gent/.
7010. [A.D. 1 6 14.] Red : imperfect 4 X | in. [Add.
,ch. 23496.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex,, field replenished with
acorns, a lion rampant, Attwoode, sin., quarterly, i, 4,
Three uncertain charges, 2, J, indistinct, apparently, on a tend
betw. three , as many martlets.
John Attewode.
7dll.*[A.D. 1416-7.] Plaster cast +^ in.. [IxxxiL 33.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, Atwood. Within a
carved gothic panel.
ft 8IGILL' • IOHANNI8 • ATT€W006.
444 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Atte Wode.
5^^ Vincent Finch.
William de Aubeni, of Belvaivy co. Leic.
7012. [Early 13th cent] Dark green : chipped ; app. by
a woven silk cord of various colours. 24 in. [Add. ch.
22,576.].
0. An embattled ship or barge, with a tower of two storeys
of arcading, embattled at the top. Two men looking out,,
one with a flag.
«i 8IGIULVM :] WILL6LMI : D€ : AVB W€R.
R. A small counterseal. i^ in. A shield of arms of early
shape : two chevrons, within a bordure, Daubeny. Betw. a
small cross above a cinqueioil on the 1. h. side and a sprig of
foliage on the r. h. side.
«i 8IGILLVM 8ALVTIS.
7013. Plaster casts of No. 7012. [Ixxxv. 22, 23.]
Agatha, wife of William de Aubeny.
See Agaca Trusbut.
Andrew Aubrey.
7014. [a.D. 1352.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
i\ in. [Ixxxii. 29.]
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four griffins, head erased,
Aubrey. Within an elaborately traced gothic rose panel.
-••SIQILLVM •iic* AN0R6€ ^ AVBR6Y.
Beaded border.
Thomas Aubrey, of Walton, co. Surr.
7015. [Temp. Edw. I.] Mottled green : imperfect About
I in. when perfect [Add. ch. 22,959.]
Three small shields of arms, arranged two and one:
I, chevronelly ; 2, a lion rampant ; 3, fragmentary.
tt 8' PH O . . VN'.
Henry de Audithelega,
of Chorsburey in Weston, co. Salop, Knt.
7016. [a.D. 1228.] Pale brownish-white, varnished: a
.fragment About i in. when perfect [Add. ch. 20,441.]
A shield of arms : fretty, AUDELEY.
Legend wanting.
HERALDIC SEALS. 445
Another seal^ with counter seal of ^WAAKVL DE Brumlc.
7017. \c. A.D. 1233.] Dark-green: fine, imperfect; app,
by a plaited cord of coloured silks. About 2^ X 2 in. when
perfect, [Cott. ch. xi. 38.]
0. Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : fretty, on a canton a
cross Dattee.
«i SIQILLVM : H6NRICI : D€ : ALDIT €.
B. A small oval counterseal. ^ x |- in. Impression of an
antique oval intaglio gem. A sea-horse (?)
«) 8' . WILL'I : D€ : BRVMU.
7018. Sulph. cast of the obv, only. [D.C, E. 327.]
Hugh Dandelee^ or de Andelegh6|
of Horseheathy co. Camb,^ Knt.
7019. [a.D. 1305.1 Red: very fine, injured by casting.
1 in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 36.]
A shield of arms : fretty, for a fret, AUDLEY, a label of
three points. On a background diapered lozengy with a
small quatrefoil in each space.
Legend betw. four human heads, couped at the neck, and
with side-hair curled : —
8'HVQ _ ONI8 — DAVD _ €L€€.
Beaded borders.
7020. Sulph. cast from No. 7019. [D.C, F. 177.]
Hugh de Audele, \st Baron.
702L [a.d. 1330.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 31.]
A shield of arms : fretty, within a bordure, AUDLEY. Sus-
pended by a strap. Betw. two wavy sprigs on each of which
is a bird.
«i 8IGI : D€ : AVD€L€.
Beaded borders.
Hugh de Audele, or Daudele,
2nd Baron, Earl of Gloucester. a.D. i 337-1 347.
.7022. [A.D. 1344.] Cast in red composition from fine im-
pression. 1+ in. [xliL 79.]
A shield of arms, couchii three chevrons, for Clare. The *
Earl married Margaret de Clare, sister and coheiress of
Gilbert de Clare, 8th and last Earl. Crest, on a helmet
with grating closed, and mantling crusily, out of a ducal
•coronet a swan's head and- wings erect. Within a carved
gothic panel.
« SIQILLVM i* HVGONIS • DC • AVO€L€ •
44^ caxaijOGUE of seals.
7023. [A.D. 1 342.] Red : fragmentary. [Add. cfa. 2(V|02.]
This contains only the shield, helmet, and lower part of the
Crest.
Legend wanting.
Hn^ Awdeley, of ilu Inner TempU^ London, Esq,
7024. {A.D. 1628.] Red : indistinct. ^ x 4 in. [Add.
ch. 30,822.]
I Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, in the first quarter an
indistinct animal Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
uncertain.
Cabled border.
James de Audedelega^ a/. Andel^,
, 2nd Baron. Ob. A.D. 1271.
. 7025. [A.D. 1259.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
14 in. [Ixxxii. 30.]
' A shield of arms: fretty. Background diapered w^ith a
double reticulated pattern.
w 8IQILL' : lACOBI : D€ : AVD6D6L6GA.
James de Audeleye,
*^ Seigneur de Rouge Chausiell et de Heleye^ co. Salop,
7026. [Temp. Eldw. III.] Green : very imperfect. About
14^ in. when perfect [HarL ch. 45 E. 38. |
A shield of arms, couchdi fretty, for a fret, AUDLEY.
Crest on a helmet, with grating, and lambrequin, a (griffin's ?)
head and wings erect Background diapered fretty with a
small annulet at each intersection, and a quatrefoil in each
space.
Legend wanting.
7027. Sulph. cast from No. 702& [D.C., G. 245.]
James de Andithele^ or Audelega,
of Berkhampstead^ co, Herts,
Secretum,
7028. [7>M^. Hen. III.] Mottled green : fine, well pre*
served; i in. [Add. cb. i SA^]
A shield of arms : fretty, for a fret, AuDLEY. On a tree
betw. two wavy branches of elegant design.
-I- L€ 8€CR€ : IAM€8 : D€ AVDITH6LE.
Beaded border.
John Avineli or Anenel, **Chivaler de com! Cantebr"
7029. [A.D. 1337.] Red: fine, chipped on the r. h. side.
I in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 49.]
A lozenge-»haped shield of arms ; a fess betw. six annulets,
H£RALX>IC SEALS. 447
AUENELL. Betw. four cinquefoils/ and within a carved and
pointed gothic quatrefoil bordered with ball-flowers.
tX SIQClLLVM nOHAHMIS AV1N€L :
Beaded border.
. 7030. Sulph, cast from No. 7029. [D.C., F. 264.]
John Aumr ....
Seal used by Richard DE Halle, of Lullynton^ co. Suss,
7031. [a.d. 1343.] Red: edges chipped. ^ in. [Add.
ch. 30,208.]
A shield of arms : a fess, over all nine estoiles, three, three,
,two and one. The outer border of the shield invecked.
Within a cordon of estoiles.
IOHAN€S AVMR ....
Jime, dau. of Sir Edw. Onslow,
wife of Lord Gerald Aungier, 2nd Baron Aungier.
7032. [a.d. 164LJ Red : fine. ^ x -ft- in. [Harl. ch. 77
H. 13.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a Hon rampant
Beaded border.
Rob. Auon\
See Robert Hardy.
John AuBtelle^ of Axbridge and Wells, co. Somer., Esq.
7033. [A.D. I439-] Red : fine, injured on the r. h. side.
I| in. [Harl. ch. iii D. 5.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex,, a sal tire engrailed betw.
four lions' faces ; sin., a pair of wings in lure. Suspended by
a strap from a forked tree and betw. two pairs of sprigs pf
foliage and flowers.
ttm >« « « annfo m auftelL
Cabled borders.
7034. Sulph. cast from No. 7033. [D.C., G. 206.]
7035. Red : fine, injured by pressure, [xxxvi. 123.]
i&tgOIttm tti iofiamifo m m%UXL
Sir John Austen^ of Stagnoe, co. Herts.y Bart.
7036. [A.D. 1686.] Red, covered with paper: before im-
pression : very indistinct | X tV in. [Add. ch. 35,413.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron emballed.
Seal used by Dame Rose, wife of the above.
7037. [A.D. 1686.] Another : as above. [Add. ch. 35413.]
448 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
J. ATLsten.
Seal used by ThomaS Briggs, of Ticehurst, co. Suss.
7038. [A.D. 17 17.] Red : en placard^ on tape. |- X f in.
[Add. ch. 30,840.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ a chevron betw.
three lions gambs, erased, AuSTEN ; sin,^ a chevron betw.
three birds, AuSTEN (another coat). Crest, on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath, a lion's gamb.
Seal used by Edward Britton,
of Crowhurstf co. Suss., Carpenter.
7039. [a.d. 1 7 10.] Red: imperfect, en placard. [Add.
ch. 29,981!]
Johan Austyn, Chev.
See William de Hett . . s.
Robert Austen.
See Sir Robert Chester.
Robert Aiisten, of Ringtnere^ co. Suss.
7040. [a.d. 1577.] Red: injured. \ in. [Add. ch.
30,7390
A stag. Perhaps in allusion to the crest of AuSTEN, on a
mural crown a stag lodged.
John de Avene^
of CO. Glamorg., son of Sir Leyson DE AvENE.
7041. [a.D. 1 341.] Cast in green composition from a fine
but imperfect impression. \% in. [xcvi. 73.]
A shield of arms : three chevrons, AvENE. The arms
derived by way of imitation, from those of CLARE, the lords
of Glamorgan and Morgan. Above the shield an Agnus Dei :
at each side a wyvem.
^ 8' • lOHMS ^ D€ ^ AVeN€ »^im
Thomas Awdeley.
7042. [a.D. 161 8.] Red: very indistinct and imperfect.
About ^ X 4 in. when perfect. [Add. ch. 33,108.]
Oval : on a wreath a demi-lion rampant.
Thomas Awdeley, of London^ Gentl.
7043. [A.D. 162 1.] Red. j X 4 in. [Add. ch. 36,385.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess cotised, betw. three conies,
HERALDIC SEALS. 449
AUDLEY. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a martlet
Beaded border.
Thomas de AwillP
7044. [14th cent] Plaster cast from good impression.
•J- in. [Ixxxii. 32.]
A shield of arms : a fess indented betw. three birds
(parrots?). Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches.
In place of a legend, a wavy scroll of foliage and flowers.
Beaded borders.
John de Ayllesbury^ or Aylesbury^
of Beaconsfield, co. Buck,^ Knt^ son of
Sir Thomas de Ayj-ESBURY, of Milton-Keynes, co. Buck,,
and Joan, dau. and coheir of RALPH Bassett,
Baron Bassett of Weldon^
7045. [a.d. 1376.]' Mottled green: good, injured by
pressure in places, i j- in. [Harl. ch. 45 E. 57.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4, a cross, AYLESBURY;
'2, 3, barry of six nebulae, Bassett. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree. Within a finely carved and traced
gothic panel with six circular holes pierced with quatrefoils.
SigtUtttn : ioi^mite : Oe : asOeHiats :
Cf. Baker, History of Northamptonshire, voL i» p. 355*
7046. Sulph. cast from No. 7045. [D.C., F. 502.]
Thomas Ayres.
lOAil. [a.d. 1653.] Red: covered with paper before im^
pression. ^ x -J- in. [Add. ch. 27,328.]
Oval : a shield of arms, quarterly, indistinct.
William de Ayrmynne^ of Keisby, co. Line, ChevcUer:
7048. [a.D. 1393.] Creamy-white: very indistinct. -Jin.
[Add. ch. 21,025.]
A shield of arms : ermine a saltire engrailed, on a chief
a lion passant, Ayreminne. Cf. arms of Will, de Ayreminne,
Bishop of Norwich, A.D. 1325, in Add. MS, 12,443. Betw.
three small sprigs. Within a carved and pointed gothic
quatrefoil.
A L€ 8I€L WILLIAM D€ . . .
Cf. Add. ch. 21,026; 21,027; 21,028. Cf. also ^^dioxA, Blaxon of
Episcopacy, p. 79.
VOL. n. 2 G
450 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edward Ayscoghe^ or Ascouglii of Swinhope, co. Line, Esq.
7049. [a.d. iS7S.[ Red. ^ in. [Egert. ch. 483.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : three mullets pierced, two
and one, a crescent for difference.
Beaded border.
B
Johan Le B
Seal used by Richard ate Ham me,
of Goudhursty co, Kent
7060. [a.d. 1367.] Red: injured by pressure. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 78 E 40.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Betw. three small
sprigs, and within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
-I- 8' lOHAN L€ B R . . .(0
Thomas de B
Seal used by John Gryffyn, Chev,, or John de
Whytemore, of Wych Maubanc, co, Chesk.
7061. [a.d. 1356.] Brownish-green: imperfect and in-
distinct. [L. F. C. xxviii. 7.]
A shield of arms : two fishes hauriant in fess, in chief a
crown.
TH0M€ • D€ • B . € . . . €Y- (?)
w
7062. [A.D. 1454.] Red. \ in. [Add. ch. 29,535.]
A swan on water. Betw. the initial letters w. B. Perhaps
a crest.
Robert Baa^ of co. Hunt,
7053. [A.D. 1391.] Red. \^ in. [Add. ch. 33,516.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three pierced mullets.
Baa, or Bao. Within a carved trefoil panel.
: Sigflttttn : toterti : taa : ii^*
Anthony Babington, of Detkick, co, Derb.y Esq.
7064. [a.d. 1586.] Red: imperfect, and injured by
pressure. -J- in. [Woll. ch. ii. 86.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three garbs, a martlet
for difference.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 45 1
BujfiXj son of Richard de Babington, of co. York,
7055. [a.d. 1326-] Creamy-white: very indistinct ^ in.
[Add. ch. 16,692.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges, perhaps a chevron.
8' TH €TON.
William Babyngton.
7056. [a.D. 1424.] Plaster cast from good impression,
injured by pressure. I in. [Ixxxii. 78.]
A shield of arms : field diapered with sprigs of foliage,
ten roundles, four, three, two, and one, in pile, over all in
chief a label of three points, Babington. Suspended by a
strap from a tree. Within a carved border engrailed and
ornamented with small ball-flowers or quatrefoils.
SigCDn : toiU't : tatgngton : /»<
Beaded border.
Richard de Bacheswortli, Lord of Herefeld, co, Midd,
lOhl. [a.d. 13 13.] Uncoloured. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 84 G.
50.]
A shield of arms : a chevron within a bordure engrailed.
ft 8' RICARDI : 06 : BACH6SWORTH6.
8a[mnelP] Backhouse, \of co. Buck, f\
7058. [A.D. 1620.] Red. f X 4 in. [Harl. ch. 76 F. 36.]
Oval: on a wreath, an eagle displayed with inverted
wings, on a snake embowed, nowed at the tail. Crest of
Backhouse.
Cabled border.
John, son and heir of Edward Backwell, of London^ Esq,
7059. [A.D. 1698.] Red: en placard on ^\^^. ^XtVin,
[Harl. ch. in H. 35.]
Oval : on a wreath a bull's head erased. Crest of Back-
WELL. Cf. Burke, Armory^ s, t/., out of a mural crown a
demi-bull.
Richard, son of Edward Backwell, of London^ Esq,
7060. [A.D. 1698.] Red : en placard on a label. [Harl,
ch. Ill H. 35.]
Same as for John Backwell, see No. 7059.
Edmund Bacon, of Redgrave, co. Suff,, Bart.
7061. [A.D. 1657.] Red : injured by pressure. 4^ x iV in.
[Add. ch. 19,265.]
2 G 2
452 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms : charges defaced, but apparently
not the arms of Bacon of Redgrave, vis, on a chief two
pierced mullets.
Elizabeth Bacon.
See Ambrose Copinger.
John Baconi Clerk of the Wardrobe to King Richard IL
7062. [A.D. 1377.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. \\ in. [Ixxxii. 79.]
An angel, issuing from clouds, and with expanded wings,
holding up in front betw. two brooms ? a shield of arms :
field diapered with sprigs of foliage, on a chief three roses.
StgiU : foi^'to : iiaroaii « • • • gin • • • •
John Bacon, of cos. Norf and Suff., Esq.
. 7063. [a.D. 1435.] R^d : originally fine, encircled with a
twisted rush, now injured by pressure, i in. [Cott. clu
V. 3.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ three boars passant, two and
one. Bacon. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a
plume of feathers in two rows. The field replenished with
sprigs of foliage.
Legend on a scroll : —
7064. Sulph. cast from No. 7063. [D.C., G. 198.]
7065. [a.d. 1435.J ^^d • much injured and imperfect
[Cott. ch. V. 22.]
Thomas Bacoun^ of Methwoldy co, Norf
7066. [A.D. 1366.] Red: fine, imperfect, i in. [Stowe
ch. 195.]
A shield of arms : three bacon pigs or boars, passant, two
and one, Bacon. Within a carved panel.
SIQILL' THOM
Edward Badby.
See Edmund Fetirplace.
Alianora^ widow of Sir Willlam Bagot.
5<?^Alianora de Ferrariis.
HERALDIC SEALS. 453.
William Bagot,
Lord of the Manor of Allesleye^ co. Warw.^ Knt.
IQ^l. [A.D. 1396.] Red: fine. ItV in. [Harl. ch. in
G. 40.]
A shield of arms: on a chevron betw. three martlets a
crescent for difference, Bagot. Suspended by a strap from
a forked oak-tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
Sigtnnm : iiitlMimi : tagot : m
Beaded border.
7068. Plaster cast of No. 7067. flxxxii. 80.]
7069. Sulph. cast of No. 7067. [D.C., F. 597.]
7070. [a.d. 1396.] Red: fine, edge chipped. [Harl. ch.
Ill G. 41.]
Stgi * * * m : tofllelmi : togot : /»<
7071. [a.d. 1399.] Red: imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 21,504.]
lelmi : tagot : /»<
Valentine Bailiff of Pesemersske^ co. Suss., Esq.
7072. [a.d. 1422.] Red : fine, encircled with a twisted
rush. I in. [Add. ch. 20,144.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three human
hearts enflamed, as many martlets, Bayliff. Within a finely
carved gothic pointed trefoil and cusped cinquefoil com-
bined, and having the inner edge ornamented with ball-
flowers.
Legend betw. the points : —
SigtUtttn * * balentim * • iaiKst (or taCDtC)
John Bais.
5^^ John de Sancto Laudo.
Emma de Bakepus.
Seal used by Alicia Adam, dau. of Thomas Adam,
of Ashbourne^ co, Derb,
IQIZ. [a.D. 1 391.] Red : very fine. \ in. [Woll. ch, vi. 27.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., paly of six, over all a
bend, ««., two bars, in chief three horse^shoes, Bakepuce.
Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil, having the inner
border enriched with ball-flowers, and betw. two small
slipped flowers.
ft 8IGILLVM : eMM6 : 06 : BAK6PVS.
Dame JohaxLXiBk Bakepuis^ of Boilstoity coJ Derb.
IQl^. [A.p. 1383.] Red:, imperfect edge, indistinct in
places. 1 J in.- [Woll. ch» vi. 10.]: : ■..-..
454 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : per pale, dex,^ two bars, in chief three
horse-shoes, Bakepuz, j/«., a chevron betw. three (garbs ?).
Within a coarsely carved gothic trefoil, enriched with ball-
flowers,
. . . . >t^ toi^a taiupttifft* ^
Beaded borders.
Johannes de Bakepuz, of Allexton, co, Leic,
Green, mottled : imperfect
Harl. ch. 45 F. 24.]
7075. [Early Hen. III.;
About i^ in. when perfect.
A shield of arms, early shape : a lion rampant.
+ 8I[GIL]LVM lOHCAlNNI Z.
' 7076. Sulph. cast from No. 7075. [D.C., E. 319.]
Oregorie Baker, of New Windsor y co. Berk., GentL
1011. [A.D. 163 1.] Red: imperfect, indistinct, f in.
[Harl. ch. 79 F. 44.]
A shield of arms : uncertain.
. Engrailed border.
John Baker, Citizen and Mercer of London^ Servant of
Anthony Denny, Gentleman of the Privy Chamber,
lOlS. [a.d. 1 544.] Red : chipped. ^ x ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 77 F. 24.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a saltire engrailed five
escallops, on a chief a lion passant. Baker.
Thomas Baker, of Middle- Aston, co, Oxon,, Knt,
1019. [a.d. 1627.] Red, 4- x 4 in. [Add. ch. 23,290.]
Oval signet : on a wreath a swan's head and neck, gorged
with a ducal coronet. Crest of Baker ? Cf. arms of BAKER
of Worcestershire, three swans* heads erased, ducally gorged.
William Baker, of Walkeringham, co, Nott,
7080. [A.D. 1728.] Red: en placard, on di tdiiit, 4x44 in.
[Add. ch. 29,613.]
Oval : a shield of arms : charges indistinct, per pale, dex.,
three water bougets, two and one ; sin., three chevrons. Crest
on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a peacock.
7081. [A.D. 1728.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,614.]
7082.
7083.
Seal used by Anne, wife of tlie above.
A.D. 172S.I Another. [Add. ch. 29,613.]
A.D. 1728.J Another. [Add. ch. 29,614.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 455
Maut^ wife of John Bakon, Esq.^ dau. of
5/r Thomas Bedvngfeld, A"«/.
7084. [A.D. 1449.] Red : imperfect | X | in. [Add.
ch. 19,861.]
Oblong octagonal signet. A pig, or boar, statant. Crest
of Bacon.
Jolin Balden, ofco. Kent.
7085. [A.D. 1570.] Red: fine. -J^ X i in. [Harl. ch. 79
B. 27.]
Oval signet from a ring : an ornamental shield of arms :
three fleurs-de-lis.
Richard de Balderstone, of Preston, co. Lane.
7086. [a.D. 1429.] Red. | in. [Add. ch. 17,131.]
Octagonal signet : a lion sejant affront^, in allusion to
the arms of Balderston, of Lancashire, viz., a lion rampant
Legend in the field : —
lU ialDerftott
Cabled border.
Nicholas Sherryer Baldwin, of Chichester, son of
N. Sherryer, late of Harting, co. Suss.
7087. [A.D. 1707.] Red: en placard. |^ X i in. [Add.
ch. 19,038.]
Oval : on a wreath, a wyvern or cockatrice issuing, for
crest of Baldwin.
Beaded border.
7088.
7089.
A.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
A.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,040.]
The same used by Richard Scardefield, of Harting.
7090. [A.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
The same, used by Mary, widow of NiCH. Sherryer
aforesaid, wife of RICHARD SCARDEFIELD.
7091. [a.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
The same used by TIMOTHY LUFF, of Harting, Yeoman.
7092.
7093.
A.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.;
A.D. 1 707. J Another. [Add. ch. 19,040.;
The same used by JOHN Pescod, of Harting.
7094. [A.D. 1707.] Another. [Add. ch. 19,039.]
456 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Abraham Baley, of Sl Clements^ London^ Gentl,
Another SeaL
. 7095. [A.D. 1766.] Red: en placard^ on green tape.
I X ^ in. [Add. ch. 29,524.]
Oval :. an ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw.
three mullets, on a chief a crescent. Over the shield a
cherub's head and carved foliage and flowers.
7096. [A.D. 1770.] Another: well preserved. [Add. ch.
29>4750
Another Seal,
' 7097. [A.D. 1766.] Red : en placard on paper. 4 X | in..
[Add. ch. 29,525.]
Oval : a carved shield of arms : per fess. Supported on
the sin. side by a lion rampant reguardant on a carved scroll.
Thomas Ballard, Esq,
7098. [15th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I-J- in. [Ixxxii. 8l]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a griffin segreant, BALLARD:
crest on a helmet and mantling, on a wreath a demi-griffin
wings erect.
Legend on a scroll or ribbon : —
S^igtOu * tl^ome * banarH * armig'u
Beaded border.
Thomas Balls, of Flicham, co, Norf.
7099. [a.D. 1386-7.] Cast in red composition from good
impression. -J in. [Ixxvi. 80.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three Katharine wheels.
Within a carved gothic panel.
2 : Sr : is : %XMX : bittrtt : nvxnUu
John Ballett, Citizen and Goldsmith of London,
7100. [a.D. 1 594.] Red : cracked, indistinct, f x H 5"-
[Harl. ch. 57 H. 22.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a chief three
cinquefoils, Ballett. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, out
of a mural coronet a demi-eagle displayed.
Waltsr de Balthsrby.
7101. [15th cent] Red: indistinct in places. Detached
from a charter, i in. [xxxvi. 117.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ three bulls' heads cabossed, two
HERALDIC SEALS. 457
and one. Crest on a helmet, and mantling, on a chapeau a
goat's head (?) In the field on each side a flowering tree or
branch.
S WALT6RI D* BALTHERBYCO
Walter ,
{seal used by William Baltrip, Receiver of
Lord Henry DE Percy in cos. Ess. and Norf)
7102. [A.D. 1335.] Red: fine, imperfect About ^ in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 F. 32.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roundles. Within
a carved and pointed gothic trefoil, the inner edge enriched
with ball-flowers.
» 8 WALT
7103. Sulph. cast from No. 7102. [D.C., F. 253.]
Reginald de Baltin, Lord of Magfta Markeleya, co, Heref
7104. [A.D. 1294.] Green : fine, i in. [Egert ch. 352.]
A shield of arms : three bars dancett6es ; Baalun and
Balun : see MS. Cott., Tiberius D. x.
i«8' R€QiNALDI D€ BALVN.
. Beaded borders.
Warwick Bampfleld^
Lord of ike Manor of P or lock ^ co, Somers.y Esq,
7106. [a.D. 1691.] Red: en placard^ on a folded paper*
|. X 4^ in. [Add ch. 7704.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, a tiger (?) rampant ;
2, Ermine, a chevron, on a chief a lion passant ; 3, three
scaling ladders, two and one, bendwise, and betw. the two
uppermost a spear's head, on a chief a castle, triple-towered ;
4, a lion rampant Crest, on a helmet, mantling, and wreath,
a tiger (?) passant.
Beaded borders.
The 3rd quarter is borne by Lloyd, Jones, Parry, Owen,
etc.
Agnesj widow of Thomas Banastre, Knt,
of Singleton, etc^ co. Lane.
7106. [a.D. 1392.] Red: chipped. 4^. in. [Add. ch.
20,51 l]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ a cross fleury, Banastre ;
sin., three bars, or barry of six.
^igOlttm * agnette * battartrr*
7107. [a.D. 1392.] Red: indistinct. [Add. ch. 20,522.]
458 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Onnnora, relict of William Banastre,
of Waletutty or WallingtoHy co, Surr,
7108. [post A.D. 1228.] Green, mottled, if in. [Add,
ch. 23,674.]
A mermaid, embowed, facing to the n, holding a flower
slipped, or cross crosslet, fitch^e. Probably preheraldic.
+ 8' QVNNOR6 RITT6 WILLM.
7109. [post A.D. 1228.] Light brown: imperfect, in-
distinct [Add. cL 23,673.]
William Banastre, of Sulhampstead, co, Berks.
7110. [«/r. A.D. 1 230-1 240.] Green: fine. I -4- in. [Add.
ch. 20,267.]
A mermaid, with long spiral tail of a floral character,
enclosing a horse.
+ SIQILLV : W1LL6LMI BANA8TR6.
WyUems Le Banester, or William Le Banesterj
Escheator of Salop,
7111. [a.D. 1335.] Recent impression in gutta-percha from
fine impression or the matrix, i in. [xlvii. 1279.]
A shield of arms : a maunch. Betw. three porcupines or
wyvems. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoiL
+ £' ntsnemis M te M ianf (ter«
At the end of the legend a wyvern or dragon, with open
mouth, and tail flory.
William Banastre^ of HadenhalCy or Hadnally co. Salop.
7112. [a.D. 1359.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
â– J in. [Ixxxii. 82.]
A shield of arms : a maunch. Betw. five small flowers
slipped. Within a carved gothic panel of eight points.
8' WILL'l BANA8TR6 D€ HADENHAL6.
Cf. Harl. ch. 48 A. 53 ; Add. ch. 9356.
William Banaster, of Quernmorey co, LanCy Gent I.
7113. [A.D. 1529.] Red. i X I in. [Harl. ch. 56 E. 18.]
Oval signet : a shield of arms : three chevrons, Banaster.
Within a trefoil.
Beaded border.
Allen Bancks, Citizen and Stationer of London,
7114. [a.D. 1669.] Red : imperfect, indistinct, covered
with paper before impression. About | X i in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. in H. 36.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 459
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed betw. four fleurs-de-lis,
Banks. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling,
wanting.
Henry Banyarde, seal used by Edw. Kempe,
of Hereford^ co, Heref,^ Gent
7115. [A.D. 1610.] Red. I X :i in. [Harl. ch. 75 G. 56.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. two chevrons as
many links of a chain interlinked in fess, Baynard.
Cabled border.
Thomas Barantyn^ seal used by Richard Weston,
of Clay or e^ co, Oxon. ?
7116. [a.d. 1398.] Red: injured, indistinct in places.
i'm. [Add. ch. 20,334-]
A shield of arms: three eagles displayed, Barantine.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, and sus-
pended by a strap from a tree.
Thomas Barantyn, of Chalgrave, Watlington^ etc.^
CO, Oxon,
7117. [a.d. 1393.] Red: imperfect [Add. ch. 20,384.]
Seal as described in No. 71 16.
% * * * 0010 • iatattt^ti*
7118. [A.D. 1399.] Dark green : indistinct in places.
[Add ch. 20,387.]
Roger Barber, of co, Suff,
7119. [a.D. 1577.] Red: indistinct. | X i in. [Add.
ch. 32,907-]
Oval: out of a ducal coronet a bull's head. Crest of
Barber.
Beaded border.
William Barber, of co, Hertf,
7120. [A.D. 1619.] Red: indistinct. ^ in. [Add. ch.
35,866.]
A griffin's head erased : betw. the initial letters b). i* {J)
7121. [A.D. 16 1 9.] Another : indistinct. [Add. ch.
35.867.]
Robert Barbot, of Ernell Manor^ co. Southt,^ Esq,
7122. [a.D. 1424.] Red: fine, imperfect. About i| in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 17,429.]
46o. CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms, couck^: a chevron betw. three quivers.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, a fox's head.
%' + roierti
Beaded borders.
Renaud Barbottle.
7123. [a.D. 1265.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I|^ X -f- in. [Ixxxii. 86.]
Pointed oval : a carved quatrefoil panel containing five
escallops in cross, not on a shield. Below this, a trefoil panel
containing three fleurs-de-lis, one and two, not on a shield.
At each side, by way of supporters, a demi-angel with wings
erect, holding a hand on each panel. In base a countersunk
trefoil.
C+ SlIQILLVM • R6NAYDI • BARBOTTL'.
Beaded borders.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
William Le Barbour, or Barbor, of Southwark, co, Surr,
7124. [A.D. 1276-7.] Dark green : fine. I x 4 in. [Add.
ch. 15,505.]
Shield shaped : a shield of arms : a cross compony counter-
compony.
+ S' • WILL'I . L€ : BARBOVR :
Robert Bardewelle, of Garboldesham Manor, co. Norf
7125. [a.D. 1446.] Red : injured by pressure. ■§• X i in.
[Add. ch. 14,672.]
Octagonal signet : on a helmet a goat's head. Perhaps
the crest of Bardewelle. In the field an indistinct legend
in gothic letters.
Drawn in Blomefield's Hist, of Norfolk (Dept. copy), vol. i., p. 257.
Wllllctm Bardewelle, or Berdwell, of Gasthorpe;
CO. Norf, Tfielvet/iam, co. Suff., etc., Knt.
7126. [a.D. 1404.] Red : fine, slightly chipped at base.
W in. [Add. ch. 14,674-]
A shield of arms : a goat salient, Bardwell. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic paneU
: SigiUttm : toOl'i : ier&toen' : ^
. Cabled border.
Drawn in Blomefield's Hist, of Norfolk (Dept. copy), vol. i., p. 253.
7127. Sulph. cast from No. 7126. [D.C., G. 108.]
7128. [a.D. 1401.] Red : imperfect and indistinct [Harl.
ch. 53 E. 31.]
: S^tgtllum : toill't :
HERALDIC SEALS. 461
7129. [a.d. 1404.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 15,537.]
: SiffOlum : toOl'i : ierKtoell' : mi
7130. [A.D. 1410.] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. 51 G. 54.]
: J&tgOlu : ierHtoeV : m
7131. [a.D. 1422.] Red : imperfect. [Stowe ch. 232.]
& U'i : ierBtoen' : m^
Hugh Bardolf, Lord of Wirmegaye, or Wormegay, co, Norf.
7132. [Early 14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 84.]
A shield of arms : three cinquefoils, two and one, Bardolf.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Betw. two trees. Within
a sixfoil panel, having a small sunk trefoil opening in each
spandril.
Cf. Harl. ch. 43 D. 6, a.d. lyoo,
John Bardolf, Lord of Wirmegeyey co, Norf
7133. [A.D. '1354.] Red : fine, dinted and slightly
chipped. i-iV in. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 52.]
A shield of arms : three cinquefoils two and one, Bardolf.
The points of the triangles project into the annulus of the
legend, and are floreated. Within a very elaborately and
minutely carved and traced gothic double triangle, having
the inner edge cusped and enriched with ball-flowers.
S' lOHANNIS BARDOLF DN[I] D€ WYRM€Q€Y€ m
7134. Sulph. cast from No. 7133. [D.C., F. 390.]
Thomas Bardolf^ of South Elmham^ co. Suff.y Knt
Secretunt.
7135. [a.D. 131 5.] Red: fine, cracked. i in. [Stowe
ch. 368.]
A shield of arms : three cinquefoils, two and one, BARDOLF.
Suspended by a strap, from a tree of three branches, and
betw. two lions passant
86CR6TVM THOM6 BARDOLF.
Beaded borders.
7136. [a.d. 1 31 5.] Another : fine, slightly chipped at the
base. [Stowe ch. 369.]
William Bardolf.
7137. [A.D. 1368.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I j- in. [Ixxxii. 85.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. three cinquefoils, two and
one, Bardolf; sin, paly a chief indented (dimidiated).
Within a carved gothic panel.
£(gai' : [toOIlelmi : iarSult
462 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas [de] 'BwentjUj of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
7138. [A.D. 1360.] Light brown: somewhat indistinct.
i in. [Harl. ch. 45 F. 53.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed, over all a bendlet.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
e« 8IQILLY • THOM6 • BAR6NTYN.
7139. Sulph. cast from No. 7138. [D.C., F. 411.]
William Baret.
7140. [a.D. 1 33 1.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
•J- in. [Ixxxii. 89.]
A shield of arms : harry of eight per pale countercharged.
Suspended by a strap from a lion's face, and betw. two
wyverns sans wings.
CSDIQILLVM WKLUELMl BAR6T.
John de BargothoWi co. Cornw,
7141. [a.D. 1372.] Dark red: indistmct. ^X|- in.
[Add. ch. 19,505-]
Slightly oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
hares' heads couped.
R€V
7142. [a.d. 1372.] Dark red: indistinct. [Add. ch.
19,504.]
Bartholomew 'BBxhBJXij of London.
7J43. [A.D. 1519.] Red. \ in. [Add. ch. 828.]
A shield of arms: three fleurs-de-lis, two and one. En-
signed with a coronet of five points fleury.
Henry Barkere^ of Langham^ co. Suff,
7144. [a.d. 1369.] Dark green : sharp, imperfect ^ in.
[D.C., F. 463.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a crescent enclosing a human heart
from which spring three small slipped quatrefoil flowers,
within a border engrailed. Betw. the initial letters R.B. at the
sides, and [• .] W at [the top and] bottom. Within a carved
and pointed gothic quatrefoil, enriched with ball-flowers on
the inner edge.
Beaded border.
7145. Sulph. cast from No. 7144. [D.C., F. 463.]
John Barlowe, of Denham, co. Buck.
7146. [a.D. 1457.] Red : from a signet ring with mark of
the setting. Injured by pressure, f in. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 9.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 4^3
A helmet and mantling. In the field the legend :
Cabled border.
7147. [a.D. 1457.] Red, discoloured : injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 11.]
The same, used by Henry Beraker of Denham.
7148. [a.D. 1457.] Red : fine, with mark of the setting.
[Harl. ch. 84 H. 25.]
Jolin Barlow, of Denham, co. Buck,
7149. [a.D. 1468.] Red : imperfect, originally encircled
with a twisted rush. \ in. [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 D. 20.]
A greyhound's head, erased, and muzzled. In the field an
illegible motto in gothic letters.
Thomas Barnard,
Seal used by MATTHEW BuSH, Sen., of Bishop-Stortfordy
CO, Herts,
7150. [A.D. 1695.] Red : en placard, f X i in. [Add.
ch. 27,088.]
An ornamentally-carved oval shield of arms: a bear
passant, Barnard (for a bear rampant or salient).
Beaded border.
Thomas Barnard, of Lincoln's Inn, co. Midd., Gent.
7151. [a.D. 1769.] Red : en placard, on a green tape.
About I X f in. [Add. ch. 29,627.]
An ornamentally carved oval shield of arms : quarterly,
I, 4, on a bend three crosses crosslet fitchdes ; 2, 3, three
crosses patties. Crest on a wreath, a demi-lion, holding in its
dexter paw a crosslet as in the arms. Cf. arms of WOODCOCK,
of Essex, on a bend engrailed three crosses botonn^es fitch^es.
Elbro* Woodcock signs as a witness to this charter. The seal
was also used by Thos. Blackman, q.v.
Oeorge Bamardiston, of Ca{decoate in Northill parish,
CO. Bedf., Gentl.
7152. [a.!). 1 61 2.] Red. About |- X | in. [Add. ch.
23,870.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess dancettie, ermine, betw. six
crosses crosslet, Barnardiston.
464 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Bamardistonei of Northill, co. Bedf.y Esq.
7153. [a.D. 1579.] Red : cracked, indistinct \ in. [Harl.
ch. 45 G. 4]
. A shield of arms of irregular shape : a fess dancett^ betw.
six crosses crosslet, Barnardiston.
Nathanael BamardistoxL
See M. Dalton.
Oeorge Bame, Citizen and Haberdasher of London,
[Lord Mayor y 1586.]
7154. [A.D. 1573.] Yellowish-red. -h y> \ in. [Add.
ch. 886.]
An ornamental shield of arms : on a chevron wavy, betw*
three Cornish choughs, as many trefoils, Barne.
John Barne, Citizen and Haberdasher of London,
7155. [A.D. 1573.1 Yellowish red. i^y X i in. [Add.
ch. 886.]
• Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly i, 4, on a chevron en-
grailed, betw. three Cornish choughs, as many trefoils ; 2, 3,
on a fess engrailed,, betw. three goats* heads erased and
collared, a cinquefoil betw. two fleurs-de-lis. Crest, on a
helmet, mantling and wreath, an eagle displayed For these
arms of Sir Geo. Barne, Haberdasher, Lord Mayor of London,
1552, see Harl. MS. 1349, p. 29.
WilUam Bamebye, Escheator of co. York.y Esq.
7156. [a.d. 1573.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 83 D. 47.]
An ornamental shield of arms : an escallop, in allusion to
the arms of Barnby of co. York, viz., a lion rampant hung
about with escallop shells. Betw. the initial letters W.B.
Cabled border.
7157. [A.D. 1573.] Red: imperfect [Harl. ch. 83 E. 8.]
B. Bamett,
Sea/ used by HANNAH CONLEY, of Lewes, co. Suss., Widow.
7158. [ad. 1734] Red : en placard on a tape, imperfect
About -J- X I- in. [Add. ch. 30,680.]
. Oval : a carved oval shield of arms : three bars, in chief a
crescent for difference, for Barnett.
HERALDIC SEALS. 465
Ralph Barney, aL Bemey, Esq.
7159. [A.D. 1 509.] Red : indistinct tV x | in. [Add. ch.
28,935.]
Oval : a bear passant Perhaps a crest, or in allusion to
the name.
7160. [A.D. 1509.] Another: indistinct [Add. ch.
28,936.]
Beatrice de Barre.
See Beatrice de Valence.
Paul Barrett, of Canterbury^ co. Kent^ Esq,
7161. [a.D. 1670.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : injured by pressure, j- x -J- in. {Add. ch. 8465.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex,y on a chevron betw. three
mullets as many lions passant guardant, Barrett : sin,^ on a
bend, betw. some indistinct charges, three birds, a chief.
Barrett, Arms of.
See Edward Flowerdew.
Joseph BarshoixL
See Robert Castleton.
John Bartelot, of Stopkam, co, Siiss,
7162. [A.D. 1433.] Red : originally encircled by a twisted
rush. ^ in. [Add. ch. 8877.]
A shield of arms : quarterly per fess indented, four cres-
cents counter-changed, Bartlet. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree.
J&igflltt iofito iartelot He (topfiaiiu
Cabled border.
John de Bartoun
7163. [a.D. 1348.] Plaster cast from fine impression. â– } in.
[Ixxxvii. 94.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a chief two boars' heads.
Betw. five small flowers. Within a cusped border of eight
points.
« SIQILLVM • 10HANNI8 • D€ • BARTOVN (?)
VOL. IL 2 H
466
CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Barton.
7164. [17th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-Wax
from the matrix, i in. [xxxv. 26.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three bucks' heads, BARTON.
Within a pointed trefoil.
+ SIGILLVM + lOHANES + BARTON.
The letters NE of Johanes are conjoined.
7165. Plaster cast of No. 7164. [Ixxxii. 9L]
7166. [17th cent] Sulph. cast [D.C., H. 133.]
Robert de Bartone.
7167. [a.D. 1338.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\ in. [Ixxxii. 92.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two cotises dancett^es
(field diapered lozengy). Betw. five small flowers slipped
Within a carved gothic panel of eight points, ornamented
along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
« L€ • 8€AL • ROBERT • D€ • BARTON€ M • M • iK •
Samuel Barton, of Hellingley, co. Suss,, GentL
7168. [A.D. 1654-] Red : indistinct. |- X f in. [Add.
ch. 30,157.]
Oval : a shield of arms, ornamental mantling, helmet and
crest, very indistinct.
Thomas Barton, Canon of the Cathedral Church of
St. Peter, Exeter, co. Devon,
7169. [A.D. 1414-] Red : fine. -J- in. [Add. ch. 27,607.]
A shield of arms : a chevron indented, betw. three scrolls,
each charged with a cross patt^e. Within a carved and
pointed gothic trefoil, ornamented with small ball-flowers on
the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points : —
J&igia* : ti^ome : iautott
Cabled border.
7170.
7171.
7172.
A.D. I414.
A.D. 1415/
A.D. 1 41 6.'
Red : fine.
Red : fine.
Red: fine.
Add. ch. 27,608.;
Add. ch. 27,610.;
[Add. ch. 27,612.;
John de Barry, son and heir of David DE BARRY,
of Pennaly or Penally, co, Pembroke, '
7173. [A.D. 1301] Uncoloured: imperfect About i^ in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 13.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 467
A shield of arms : two bars gemels. Suspended from a
hook by a strap, and betw. two small birds, of which that
on the r. only remains.
IGILLVM
Jolin de BarweP or BaxnesP
7174. [a.D, 1352.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
W in. [Ixxxii. 93.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, BARNES ? Within a carved
gothic panel.
« SiQlLU IOHAN6S D€ BARW6 CO
Elizabeth Baryngge, (flau. of ZouCHE ?), wife of
Oliver Mauleverer, of Creton Manors co. Line.
7175. [a.D. 1401.] Red : originally fine, and encircled
with a twisted rush, now chipped, i in. [Cott ch. xii. 29.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex,^ a fess (diapered) betw,
two barrulets in chief and four in base, Baryngge ? ; sin.y
fourteen roundles, 4, 4, 3, 2, and I, a canton ermine, ZouCHE?
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on a mount, and
within a carved gothic panel.
7176. Sulph. cast from No. 7175. [D.C., G. 91.]
7177. Another, tinted pink, [xlvii. 1477.]
Laing's MS, CataL, No. 487.
7178. [a.D. 1401.] Red: originally fine, and encircled
with a twisted rush. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 79.]
Gilebert de Baseville, of Readingy co. Berks.
7179. [Late 12th cent?] White, flaked away in several
places : very indistinct and tender. About if in. [Add. ch.
19,612.]
0. A shield of arms of early shape : barry of six, a chevron,
+ SIGIL 1 D€ BAS6V1L6.
R. A small pointed oval counterseal. i^ x -J in. Im-
pression of an antique oval intaglio gem. An Agnus Dei.
+ €CC€ ANQNVS D€I.
Beaded borders.
Robert BashamP
Seal used by Thomas Bret, of Norton^ co. Stiff.
• 7180. [A.D. 1379.] Red : chipped. 4 in. [Harl. ch.
47B. 25.]
2 H 2
468 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roundles. Within
a border ornamented with small ball-flowers on the inner
edge.
» 8' ROB6RTI BASH'A.
Robert de Basinges^ of London.
7181. [a.D. 1290.] Green: a fragment. About |^ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 48 H. 17.]
A shield of arms : a cross (moline ?) Basinges.
» S r G€S.
Ralph de BaskervUle, of Bredwardine, co, Heref
7182. \Temp. Hen. III.] Dark green : somewhat indis-
tinct, f in. [Add. ch. 20,409.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three annulets (for
hurts), Baskerville.
# 8IG' RADYLFI D' BASK'V.
Beaded borders.
Thomas de Baskervile.
7183. [a.d. 1400.] Red: originally fine, and encircled by
a twisted rush. \ in. [L. F. C. xxviii. 10.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two roundles in chief,
a crescent in base. Within a carved gothic rosette of eight
points.
» SIQILLV • THOM6 • D€ • BA8K6RVIL'.
Alan Basset, of co. Wilts.
7184. [«>r. A.D. 1225.] Green: somewhat indistinct. App.
by a piece of finely-woven tape of brownish green stuff.
1 1 in. [Add. ch. 10,596.]
A shield of arms: two bars undoes or dancetttes, for
Passet.
« SIGiLL : ALANI : BASS6T.
7185. Plaster cast of No. 7184. [Ixxxii. 95.]
Anselm Basset, of Jakindene, co. Somers.
7186. [a.d. 1268.] Creamy- white, partly flaked off. i in.
[Harl. ch. 45 G. 29.]
A shield of arms : erm., on a chief indented three annulets,
pierced cinquefoils, oi* estoiles, BASSET.
« 8IGILLV :
Arthur Basset, of Heanton, co. Devon, Esq.
7187. [A.D. 1660.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct. |^x^ in. [Harl. ch. 85 H. 59.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 469
Oval : a shield of arms : bany wavy of six, BASSET. Crest
on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, an unicorn's head.
7188. [A.D. 1660.] Another: nearly illegible. [Harl. ch.
1 1 1 E. 36.]
John Bassett, son and heir of ARTHUR BASSET,
of Heanton, Esq., GentL
7189. [a.D. 1660.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Harl. ch. 85 H. 59.]
Apparently from the same signet as the seal of his father,
see No. 7187.
7190. [a.D. 1660.] Another, red : imperfect, indistinct
[Harl. ch. 1 1 f E. 36.]
Philip Basset.
7191. [A.D. 1258.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
\\ in. [Ixxxii. 97.]
A shield of arms : bany wavy of six, for BASSET.
«> SIQII HILIPPI • BAS86T.
Philip Basset, of Parva StambridgSy co, Essex,
7192. [A.D. 1257.] Green: originally fine, now imperfect
About I in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 G. 26.]
A shield of arms of early shape with beaded edge : three
bars wavy, BASSET. Over the shield a crescent for difference.
[At each side an estoile.]
«i S T,
Bearded borders.
7193. [a.d. 1260.] Plaster cast from good impression.
[IxxxiL 06.]
# SIQILL' : PHILIPPI : BASS6T.
7194. [a.D. 1258.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
[Ixxxii. 98.1
. . . IQILL' : PHILIPPI : BA8
Ralph Basset
7195. [a.D. 1328.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxii. 94.]
A shield of arms : three piles meeting in point, a canton
ermine, BASSET. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches
« SIQILLVM • RADVLPHl • BA8S6T.
Cf. Harl. ch. 53 G. 57, a.d. 1319 ; Cott. ch. xxvii. 54, a.D. 1321 ; Harl.
ch. 43 D. 30, A.D. 1331, etc.
4>0 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Ralph, son of Ralph, son of Ralph Basset, of Drayton.
7196. [a.d. 1355.] Red: very fine. I ia [Add. ch.
19,895.]
A shield of arms : three piles meeting in one point in base
(diapered), a canton ermine, BASSET. Within an elaborately
carved and traced gothic panel.
» 8IQILLVM : RAI5I : BASS6T : DE : DRAYTOV :
Beaded border.
7197. [a.D. 1355.] Red: very fine. [Add. ch. 19,896.]
Ralph Basset, of Welledone^ co. Northt.
7198. \Temp. Edw. III.] Dark green: fine, cut from a
charter. â– } in, [xxxvi. 74.]
A shield of arms , three pales, within a bordure bezant^e,
Basset. Suspended by a loop, and betw. two wyverns sans
wings.
» 8' RADVLFI BA886T D€ W€LL€DON€.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Slo. ch. xxxi. 4 (29), A.D. 1330; Add. ch. 719, a.d. 1333 ; Add. ch.
758, A.D. 1 341.
Symon Basseth, son of Ralph Basseth,
of Sapcote, co, Leic,
7199. [Temp. Hen. III.] Dark green : fragments. About
-J- in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 45 G. 30.]
A shield of arms : three bars undoes, BASSET.
SIMON' • B
Family of Bassingbome, or Rand.
7200. [14th cent] Red. f in. [xxxvi. 84.]
A shield of arms : gyronny of twelve, borne by Bassing-
BORNE, and Rand.
In place of the legend a wavy scroll of foliage within
beaded borders.
John de Bassingboume^ Lord of Badelingham^
\co. Camd.] Knt.
7201. [A.D, 1348.] Red: fine. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 36.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in each quarter a crescent,
Bassingborne. Within a pointed gothic quatrefoil, with the
inner edge ornamented with small ball-flowers.
« M • 8' lOHANNIS • 06 • BASSINGBOVRN.
The letters M.S. probably signify Magnum sigillum.
Beaded border.
7202. Sulph. cast from No. 7201. [D.C., F. 300.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 47 1
Maheu de Bassingbome, [of Badlingham, co. Camb.]
7203. [a.d. 1332.] Red: a fragment containing only the
central part. About f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 35.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in each quarter a crescent,
Bassingborne. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and
betw. two wyverns sans wings.
INQ
Beaded border.
Maria, widow of Humfrey de Bassingburne, Knt, dau. of
Matthew de Thorntone, of Fordhanty co. Camb.
7204. [a.D. 1298.] Green, mottled: fine, injured at the
points. HXf in. [Harl. ch. 45 G. 34.]
A shield of arms: gyronny of twelve, BASSINGBORNE.
Suspended by a strap from a hook, and on a forked oak tree.
Within a cusped panel of eight points. In the place for
a legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
Beaded borders.
7205. Sulph. cast from No. 7204. [D.C., E. 490.]
Thomas de Ba88ingb[ome].
7206. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxiii. 13.]
A shield of arms : a b^nd betw. three birds contourn6.
+ 8' THOM€ DE BA881NGB'.
C£ Add. ch. 22,666, A.D. 1364.
John Bastard, Warden of the Chapel of Holy Cross without
the walls of Colchester ^ co. Essex.
7207. [A.D. 1 33 1.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
f in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 44 C. 55.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant debruised by a bend.
* 8' STARD.
Master Robert Le H , and Lucia de
Seals used by John de Bastwyke, citizen of Nonvich,
and Richard Gilbert, of Wroxham, co. Norf.
7208. [A.D. 1355.] Dark green: fine, imperfect. About
f in. [Add. ch. 14,928.]
(i.) A shield of arms: on a cross betw. four eagles dis-
played, five cinquefoils. Background diapered lozengy with
a small cinquefoil in each space. Within a quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
8' MA . . . ROB' L H€
7209. (2.) A shield of arms : on a cross five escallops,
within a pointed gothic quatrefoil.
[8'3 LVCl€ D€ B
- . Blomefield's Hist, of Norfolk^ vol. v., p. 4^8 (Dept.. copy). -
472 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
B. B., used ^ John Bate de Donkastre, [Doncaster, co. York],
Chaplain of Lincoln,
7210. [A.D. 1408.] Red : fine, somewhat injured by pres-
sure. 4- i^- [Harl. ch. 112 G. 6.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three talbots' heads (or
bMs heads), or three dexter hands couped bendwise at the
wrist, a quatrefoil, between two roundles, BATE ? Betw. the
letters S'. R. B. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
QL Bates' arms.
Edmund Bateman.
See William Pettitt.
John Bathe^ of Wallington^ co. Surr., or Matildis, his wife.
7211. [a.D. 1390.] Red: imperfect, indistinct \ in.
[Add. ch. 23,156.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Within a pointed
gothic trefoil.
..•.IV •• n a « « \J I « a .
Beaded border.
Thomas Bathe.
See Ralph de Haryngton.
Riohard Battelle^ at. Battely^ of Redgrave, co. Suff.
7212. [A.D. 1657.] Red : indistinct ^ X :i- in. [Add.
ch. 19,265.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a chevron engrailed betw.
three roundles, as many cinquefoils.
Cf. the seal of Robert French in the same charter.
Ralph BatteU, al. Battle, Clerk, Master of the Free School,
. , Hertford, co. Hertf.
7213. [a.D. 1670.] Red : injured by pressure, veiy indis-
tinct About I X i in. [Add. ch. 35,491.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a griffin segreant, Battell.
Crest on a helmet and mantling, indistinct.
William Battell^ of co. Hertf.
7214. [a.D. 17 16.] Red : en placard on a tape. ^-J. x A-
An oval shield of arms : a griffin segreant, Battell.
Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a
demi-griffin.
Used by Samuel Hassell, of Digswell, co. Hertf, Clerk.
7216. [A.D. 1716.] Another: indistinct [Add ch. 35,469.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 473
William Battesford, Rector of the Church of St. Mary^
Maidwell^ co. Northt.
7216. [A.D. 1397.] Red: injured by pressure. -J in
[Add. ch. 22,236.]
A shield of arms : a chevron engrailed betw, three mullets.
Within a carved gothic trefoil.
'^ SCgin ^ Ml toOIi' ^ hAUttovV.
7217. [a.D. 1397.] Red: imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 22,237.]
7218. [a.D. 1397.] Red: originally fine, now imperfect.
[Add. ch. 22,238.]
Jolm^ ft. Rob. BaudrL
See Edmund de Ca
Thomas Bawde^ of co. Essex, Knt,
7219. [A.D. 1498.] Red : injured by pressure, f X -J^ in.
[Add. ch. 27,438.]
Rectangular : a shield of arms : three chevrons, Bawde.
Another Seal.
7220. [a.D. 1504.] Red. fin. [Add. ch. 27.44 l]
A wing erect. In the field the initial letter to.
William Bayfforde, Lord of the Manor of Estmylne, in the
Parish of Fordingbridge, co. Southt.
7221. [a.D. 1388.] Bronze-green: fine, f in, [Lansd.
ch. 688.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed in bend, debruised
by a bendlet, and within an engrailed border. Suspended by
a loop from a forked tree. Within a carved and pointed
gothic panel.
Sigtniim : totU'i : iasfTorD*
Carved border.
7222. [A.D. 1388.] Another: edge chipped. [Lansd.
ch. 689.]
Anna Bayly^ of Havant, co. Southt., Widow.
7223. [A.D. 1686.] K^d : en placard. 4- in. [Add. ch. 9442.]
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed.
Robert Baynarde^ of Lachkam, co. Wilts.
7224. [a.D. 1430.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
About -J in, when perfect [Add. ch. 1534]
474 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : a double-headed eagle displayed. Sus-
pended by a loop from a forked tree.
m nhmi ba^na
Carved borders.
Edward Bayntone, of Benfield, co, Berks, Knt
7225. [a.d. 1538.] Red: from a ring with mark of the
chasing. 4 x -J- in. [Add. ch. 13,649.]
Oval : a griffin's head erased. Crest of Baynton.
• Beaded border.
Jolm de Baynton.
7226. \Temp. Edw. III.] Red: fine, edge slightly
chipped. Cut from a charter. \ in. [xxxvi. 87.]
A shield (? of arms) : a chevron engrailed betw. three
Katharine wheels. In chief a crosslet fitch^e, united to the
apex of the chevron. Within a finely carved and traced
gothic panel or cinquefoil.
ft SIGILU • lOHANNlS • D€ • BAYNTON.
Jolin Bayspoole^ or Thomas Bayspoole.
Seals used by James Clerke, Rector of Toft Monks, co, Norf,
Thomas Bayspoole, John Buckingham, Thomas Spore,
Thomas Davey, Stephen Hobson, and Edward Denton,
of Toft Monks,
7227-7233. [A.D. 1706.] Red: en placard on tape.
About -J- in. Seven impressions. [Add. ch. 14,92 l]
Out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head. Crest of BAYSPOOLE.
George Beare^ of the Middle Temple^ London, Esq,
7234. [A.D. 1636.] Red : indistinct. -^ X \\n, [HarL
ch. 86 I. 55.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bears' heads erased (and
muzzled), in chief an annulet for difference, Beare.
Cabled border.
Ouy de Beauchamp^ gth Earl of Warwick,
7236. [a.D. 1305.] Green: fine, well preserved. -J- in.
[Cott. ch. xxii. 9.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six crosses crosslet, Beau-
CHAMP. Suspended by a strap, from a tree of three branches,
and betw. two wavy scrolls of ifoliage and flowers.
8' GVYDONIS : COM' : D€ • WARR*.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 4/5
7236. Sulph. cast from No. 7235. [D.C., F. 178.]
7237. [a.D. 1299.] Plaster cast. [Ixxxii. 99.]
7238. [a.d. 1307.] Green: a fragment. [Harl. ch.
45 I. 8.]
IS : CO
Johanna Beanohamp, Lady of Bergeveny, dau, of Richard
FiTZALAN, sister and coheir ^/THOMAS FiTZALAN,
Earl of Arundel, {ob, A.D. 1435.)
7239. [a.d. 1424.] Red : finely designed ; now fragment-
ary, the r. h. side wanting. About i^ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 45 I. ii.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex.^ on a fess betw. six
crosses crosslet, a crescent for difference, Beauchamp ; sin.y
quarterly, i, 2, 4, wanting, 3, chequy, Warren. Supporters,
dex.^ a squirrel, sin., wanting. Within a carved gothic quatre-
foil, the field contains two small leaves over the supporter.
[iletgeuen
Engraved in Rowland, Historical Account of the Family of Neville
Lond., foL, 1830, p. 70, pi. fig. 3, where the bearing of the first quarter of
the impalement is a lion rampant.
7240. Sulph. cast from No. 7239 before it was so frag-
mentary. [D.C., G. 171.]
cm : De : iergeunt
7241. Plaster cast of a nearly perfect impression of this
seal. [Ixxxiii. i.]
The shield of arms, as described above : the quarterings on
the sin. side being, 1,4 a lion rampant, 2, 3 chequy ; upheld
by an angel with open wings. Supporters, two squirrels.
Within a finely carved quadrilobe or gothic panel of four
cusps, ornamented along the inner edge with small roses or
ball-flowers.
StgOlB : iofmnnLe] : De : bello : camyo : Dtie : De :
John de Beauchamp^ ofco. Line.
7242. [13th cent] Cast in green composition, i^ in.
From a charter belonging to the Hon. Edw. Stanhope,
No. 95. [Hi. 21.]
A shield of arms : fretty of six pieces.
D' B6LLOCAMPO.
John de Beanohamp, of Hache^ co. Somers., ist Baron^
ob. A.D. 1336.
7248. [A.D. 1 30 1.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
1 1 in. [Ixxxiii. n.]
476 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
An eagle displayed, charged on the breast with a shield of
arms : vair, Beauchamp, of H<u:he,
ft : 8IQILL' • I0HANNI8 : D€ : B€LLO : CAMPO :
Jolin de Beancliamp, of Somerset^ Lord of Hacche
Mercatorum^ or Hatch-Beauchampy co. Somers,,
3rd Baron Beauchamp, Knt
7244. [A.D. 1 361.] Dark green: originally fine, injured
by pressure, edge chipped. About \\ in. when perfect
[Harl. ch. 45 I. 20.]
A shield of arms : vair, BEAUCHAMP, of Hache. Within
an elegantly carved and traced gothic sixfoil.
SIGILU : 10 D€
7245. Sulph. cast from No. 7244. [D.C., F. 416.]
Jolm de Beauohamp, of Poywyk, or Powyke, co. Wore, Knt
7246. [A.D. 1370.] Red : fine, injured in several places by
pressure, chipped at top. 14 in. [Add. ch. 20,422.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a fess (diapered) betw. six
martlets, Beauchamp, of Powick. Crest on a helmet, out
of a ducal coronet, an eagle's head and neck, wings erect
Supporters : two lions sejant affront^s.
The letters DE of de conjoined.
Jolm [de Beaucliamp]^ Lord de Beauchamp,
[ist Baron Beauchamp^ of Powick f]
7247. [a.d. 1450.] Red : injured. \ in. From a signet
ring. [Add. ch. 17,238.]
An uncertain device, perhaps a fetterlock, a beacon, or
other badge, ensigned with the coronet of a baron. In the
field an indistinct motto or legend.
Beaded border.
Isabella^ dau. of Thos. de Beauohamp.
See ISAB. DE Beauchamp, widow of William de
Ufford.
Riohard de Beauohamp^ 14/A Earl of Warwick.
A.D. 1 401 -1 439.
First Seal,
7248. [a.D. 1403.] Red : very finely designed and
executed. Edge chipped, lower part wanting. 2\ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 20,431.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 47/ i
i
A. shield of arms : a fess betw. six crosses crosslet (field
and fess powdered), Beauchamp. Crest on a helmet and
mantling, out of a ducal coronet, ornamented with roses, a
swan's head and neck, betw. two flowering branches. Sup-
porters two bears, each with a staff raguly. Within a cusped
gothic quatrefoil adorned with roses in place of ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
Dt : Oe : beOo m yi^ twaxpo : comtf : toa * * * *
The letters DE of de are conjoined.
Second Seal,
7249. [a.D. 141 2.] Red : very finely designed and
executed. Edges chipped. About 2\ in. when perfect.
[Cott. ch. xi. 22]
Somewhat similar to the preceding, or first seal. The
armorial bearings of the shield are : quarterly i, 4, chequy, a
chevron, GuY OF WARWICK ; 2, 3, Beauchamp, as in
No. 7248. The coronet ornamented with quatrefoils instead
of roses. The bears collared and ringed. The upper cusps
of the enclosing quatrefoil more depressed than in the former
seal. Under the shield on the left a small sprig.
Sigtnti : trie : De : bello * camyo * « . •
Cabled border.
7250. Sulph. cast from No. 7249. [D.C., G. 13L]
7251. [a.d. 1424.] Red : fine, fragments of the central
part only. [Harl. ch. 45 I. ii.]
Third Seal,
After his second marriage^ vijs., with ISABEL, dau, and coheir of
Thomas LE Despencer, Earl of Gloucester.
7252. [a.d. 1426.] Red : a fragment of the central part
only, showing portions of the shield of arms and the helmet.
[Add. ch. 330.]
This seal closely resembles the fourth, of which the de-
scription will be found at No. 7253. The details of the
heraldry are slightly different. The fess in the BEAUCHAMP
quarter is differently diapered ; the alternate pieces of the
chequy arms in the second quarter are diapered but in the
fourth seal are plain, the chevron touches the top of the
shield but does not go up so far in the fourth seal, and the
ermine spots on it are of a different pattern.
This charter records the following titles of the Earl :
" Richard de Beauchamp Comte de VVarrewyke et Dau-
marle. Seigneur le Despensier et de Lisle Capitaine et
47* CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
lieutenant general du Roy et de mons sieur le Regent sur le
fait de la guerre en Normandie Anjou le mayne et es marches
de Bretagne." The seal may have been executed in France,
and bears some resemblance in points of design to the
French seals of this period.
Fourth Seal.
After his second marriage.
7253. [a.D. 1430.] Red : originally fine, now cracked,
imperfect on the r. h. side. 2|- in. [Add. ch. 20,432.]
An ornamental shield of arms, cotichix quarterly, i, 4,
Beauchamp, as in No. 7248 ; 2, 3, chequy a chevron ermine,
Guy of Warwick. Over all an escutcheon of pretence,
quarterly, i, 4, three chevrons, Clare ; 2, 3, quarterly, in the
second and third quarters a fret, over all a bend, Despenser.
Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling of arabesque
foliage which replenishes the whole background of the seal,
out of a ducal coronet, a swan's head and neck. Supporters,
dex., a bear, collared, muzzled, and chained ; sin.^ a griffin,
collared. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil,
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge and with
tracery in the spandrils.
et >^ oGbe t^ marlie ^ Dm ^^ DefsplCer mtimX^tm ifttlau
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
7254. [a.d. 143L] Red: originally fine, and details very
sharply defined, now imperfect in several places. [Harl. ch.
45 I- 12.]
* * * arDuft M^y^t M^ iello m capo t^ t
t M marl * * • Dn
* • ♦
7255. Sulph. cast from No. 7254. [D.C., G. 186.]
7256. [a.D. 1435.] Red : imperfect and indistinct frag-
ment of the central part only, showing portions of the shield
of arms, helmet, crest, and griffin. [Add. ch. 2016.]
Ricliard de Bellooampo.
Seal used by John Donewych, ofco. Hunt.
7257. [a.d. 141 1.] Red: injured by pressure, matrix
injured. 4 in. [Add. ch. 34»076.]
A shield of arms: a lion rampant (crowned?), BEAU-
CHAMP.
tf. ' S' RICARDI - D€ • B€LLO CAMPO.
7258. [A.D. 141 1.] Another. [Add. ch. 34i077-]
HERALDIC SEALS. 479'
Richard Lord Beauchamp, of Pouwyky 2nd Baron
7259. [a.D. 1475-1496.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. 2-,^ in. [Ixxxiii. 2.]
A shield of arms, couchk : a fess betw. six martlets, BEAU-
CHAMP, of Powick. Crest, on a helmet and omamentaF
mantling, out of a ducal coronet a swan's head and neck with
wings erect.
Legend on a scroll : —
SigtUttm • rtcarOt * Oni • Oe * ieautj[>aiii9 * Oe * poiUosit*
Carved border.
Thomas de Beaachamp, loth Earl of Warwick^
[a.D. 1315-1 369.] Marshal of England.
7260. [a.D. 1340.] Red: fine, somewhat injured by
pressure. \\ in. [Cott ch. xxiii. 11.]
A shield of arms: a fess (diapered) betw. six crosses
crosslet, Beauchamp. Suspended by a strap from a tree.
Within a finely carved and traced gothic panel ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
• SIGILLVM • THOM€ • COMITI8 • D€ • WARWYKC?)
Beaded border.
Another Seal
7261. [a.D. 1363.] Red: originally fine, chipped at edge.
1 1 in. [Add. ch. 14,547.!
A shield of arms : Beauchamp, as in No. 7248. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked oak tree. In base, on each
side of the shield a pair of oak-leaves. Within a carved
gothic panel with small circles of tracery.
See Blomefield's Hist, of Norfolk, vol. ii., p. 380 (Dcpt. copy).
7262. [A.D. 1367.] Red: very imperfect, injured by
pressure. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 10.]
f^ome
7263. Sulph. cast from No. 7262. [D.C., F. 454.]
Thomas de Beauchamp, \\UH\ Earl of Warwick, Lord of
Gower, [a.d. 1369-1401.]
7264. [A.D. 1379.] Red: originally fine, now injured,
chipped at the base, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 26.]
A shield of arms: BEAUCHAMP, as in No. 7248. On a
mount, suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Supporters,
two bears. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil ornamented on
the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
S' tl^ome Oe iellocapo co[mtti0 toarto^r^- lint goto^ege*
480 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Several pairs of letters are conjoined.
Cabled border.
7265. Sulph. cast from No. 7264. [D.C., F. 516.]
7266. [A.D. 1381.] Red : fragment of the shield and part
of the sinister supporter. [Harl. ch. 76 B. 6,]
7267. [A.D. 1388.] Red: very fine and sharp, chipped,
deficient in places. [L.F.C., xxiii. 2.]
W ti^ome De comitto toartos^j^^ OnC
Thomas Beauchamp.
7268. [Early isth cent] Plaster cast from fine impres-
sion. i-J- in. [IxxxiiL 3.]
A shield of arms, couch/ : a chevron betw. three lions* heads
erased, crowned, for BEAUCHAMP. Crest on a helmet, short
lambrequin and wreath, a lion's head erased crowned. With-
in a carved gothic bilobe.
Carved border,
Walter de Beauchamp.
7269. [13th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I- in. [D.C., E. 322.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six martlets, BEAUCHAMP.
+ 8' WALT'I D€ B6LL0CAMP0.
Bea(^ borders.
Walter de Beauchamp.
7270. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
If in. [Ixxxiii. 9.]
A shield of arms of early shape: two lions passant
guardant in pale.
+ SIGILL' WALT6RI D€ B6LOCAMPO.
Walter de Beauchamp^ Lord of Alecestria, or Alcester^
CO, Warwick. Steward of the king's household,
7271. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine, large, but im-
perfect, impression, 2f in. [Ixxxii. 100, loi.]
0. A shield of arms: a fess betw. six martlets, BEAU-
CHAMP. Betw. three lions of England, in allusion to his
office of Steward of the Household of Edward I.
ALT€ €LLO CAMPO • D
Beaded borders.
R. A small round counterseal. -f- in. A shield of arms as
above in the obv,
+ 8' • WALT'I • D€ • B€LLO CAMPO.
Beaded borders.
7272. Plaster cast of the rev. only. [Ixxxiii, 10,]
HERALDIC SEALS. 48 1
Walter de Beauohamp, of Kynewarton, co. Warw., KnL
7273. [A.D. 1327.] Light-brown : indistinct ^ in. [Harl.
ch. 45 I. 27.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six martlets, BEAU CHAMP.
* SIGILLVM • WALT6RI • D€ • B€L . . CO
William de Beauchamp, Brother of Thomas de
Beauchamp, 1 1 /A Earl of Warwick, KnL
ITkl^ [a.D. 1376J Red : fine, much injured by pressure,
chipped. 1 1 in. [Cott ch. xi. 70.]
A shield of arms : BEAUCHAMP, with an uncertain mark of
difference, perhaps a crescent, on the fess. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic 8-foil, with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
SigUii • toC Oe « • • ellocampo.
William de Beauchamp, ist Lord of [A\bergavenny.
7275. [a.D. 1396.] Red: originally fine and elegantly
designed, now chipped, imperfect at the base. i\ in. [HarL
ch. Ill D. 27.]
A shield of arms : on a fess (diapered) betw. six crosses
crosslet, a crescent for difference, Beauchamp. Suspended
by a strap from a tree on a mount. In the field on each side
a columbine (?) betw. two sprigs of foliage.
SigiHttm : to(Ielm[C : 0> : iellocampo :
Inner border ornamented with ball-flowers, outer border
carved.
7276. Sulph. cast from No. 7275. [D.C., E. 599.]
William Beauchamp, of Blounkamy co. Bed., KnL
1211, [a.D. 1432.] Red : cracked, from a chased ring.
With marks of the chased setting. [Harl, ch. 45 I. 28.]
On a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal coronet a swan's
head and neck betw. a pair of wings^ Crest of BEAUCHAMP.
In the field a martlet for difference.
Beaded border.
Edmund de Beaufort, Duke of Sotnerset^
Marquess of Dorset, etc, A.D. 1448-1455,
Governor of Normandy, etc.
Seal for the Town of Bayeux.
7278. Sulph. cast from fine impression. 2^ in. [xlvii.
1630.]
A shield of arms, couchi \ quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, within a bordure compony,
VOL. IL 21
462 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Beaufort. Crest on a helmet^ mantling (with foliage re-
plenishing the field), and chapeau turned up ermine, a lion
statant guardant. Supporters, dex,^ an eagle rising with
wingd oUvertes ; sin.^ an heraldic tiger pellettd, ducally
gorged.
Legend on a scroll : — '
botrCrtie : r : 9 : bdbi t bafoitx*
Outef border orrtatnented with cinquefoils.
See Sandford, Geneal, HisL, p. 331.
7279. Another. [D.C., G. 249.]
Henry de Beaufott, Cardinal of England,
Governor of Cherbourg Castle, etc.
Bishop of Winchester, A.D, 1405-1447, Lord Chancellor.
7260. [A.D. 1437.] Red t fine, fragments of the central
part only. (Add. ch. 5832.]
The only portion which remains is a shield of arms :
quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE (MODERN) ; 2, 3, ENGLAND^ Xvithin
a bordure cottiponyj Beaufort*
Cf. Add. ch. 19,977, A.t). 1414 ; ttarl. dh. 43 E. 19, A.D. 1430 ; and
43 E. 20, A.i^w ^443, ^r other seals 'bT this persoaag^.
Joan de BeaofcMrty 2nd wife of Ralph de Neville^
4/A Baron Neville of Raby.
728L [a>D. 1435.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
About li in. when perfect. [Ixxxviii. 66.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex., NEVILLE, the field diapered
with sprigs of foliage ; sin^ quarterly, FRANCE and ENGLAND,
within a bordure compony, Beaufort. Betw. two sprigs of
foliage. Within a carved panel.
Legend imperfect and unoertain.
John de Beaufort^ Earl of Somerset, son of John OF Gaunt,
Duke of Lancaster ; a.d. 1 397-1410.
7282. [A.D. 1408.] Red: fine, fragments^ showing the
shield of arms and a few other details. About 2\ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 17.]
A shield of arms : Beaufort, as in Na 7280, supported
by a strap round the neck of an eagle ccwitourn^. Crest on a
helmet, [a lion passant guardant.]
Legend on a scrcJl : —
[ft^lfi] • • Som^rf ♦ ♦ •
HKRALDIC SEALS. 483
7283. Sulph. cast from No. 7282, but more complete.
[D.C., G. 121.]
7284. [a.d. 1408.] Red : fragments of shield of arms
only. I Harl. ch. 43 E. 18.]
Jolm de Beanfort^ ^rd Earl, [afterwards \st Duke] of
Somerset^ and of Kendal^ Lord of Corf etc.^
A.D. 141 8-1444.
7285. [a.D. 1443.] Red : small fragments of various parts
only. About 3 in. diam. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,212.]
0. Uncertain details. Border ornamented with ball-flowers.
. . . flPf
R. A small counterseal of which there only remains the
legend.
• tt tt • *
Margnerite de Beaufort, Ducltess of Somerset^
Countess of Somerset and Kendal^
widow of John de Beaufort, 2nd Earl of Somerset,
dau, of Sir John de Beauchamp, of Bletso.
7286. [A.D, 1447.] Redi fine originally, now veiy im-
perfect. About 2\ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 12,347.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex., BEAUFORT, as in
No. 7280; sin,, on a fess (diapered lozengy) betw. six martlets,
a pierced mullet, Beauchamp. The shield slung by a strap
over the neck of an eagle rising. Supporters, dex., an
antelope ; sin,, wanting.
Legend on a scroll : —
**«*«^* Do ««•♦«« tiitit * Oc • Sbotxitxttt •
An oyter border ornamented with si^iall flowering sprigs.
Cf. Sandford, Geneat. Hist., p. 246.
Thomas de Beaufort^ 2nd Earl of Dorset,
\afterw, 2nd Duke of Exeter, etc]
7287. [A.D. 1411-1416.] Plaster cast from fine but
chipped impression. 2|- in. [Ixxxiii. 4.]
A shield of arms, couchi \ quarterly i, 4, France
(Modern) ; 2, 3, England, within a bordure gobony [az.
and erm.] This coat was used by the above when Earl of
Dorset; on his accession to the Earldom of Exeter he
changed his armorial bearings to those described in Vol. I.,
No. 1043. 'Crest on a hdmet, lambrequin or mantling, and
chapeau^ a lion statant guardant. Supporters, two swans.
212
484 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Background diapered with sprigs of foliage. Within a carved
gothic quatrefoil panel, ornamented with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Siaaiitm : f^omt : Bwto ^ ^ «^:
Beaded borders.
Sandford, Geneal, Hist., p. 263.
Thomas de Beanfort^ 2nd Duke of Exeter^
Earl of Dorset and Harecourt, Admiral of England and
Captain of Rouen, etc, [a.d. 1416-1426.]
7288. [A.D. 1420.] Red : en placard, from a small signet.
Very indistinct, fragmentary. [Add. ch. 277.]
Octagonal : a lion sejant guardant.
Cabled border.
Cf. xliii. 138, 139. Nos. 1043, 1044.
Henry de Bellomonte, yd Baron Beaumont,
Lord of Loughteburgh,
7289. [A.D. 1366.] Red: originally fine, edge imperfect.
If in. [Harl. ch. 45 I. 39-]
A shield of arms, couclU\ sem6 de lis, a lion rampant, over
all a bend, BEAUMONT. Crest on a helmet, short mantling,
and chapeau, a lion passant. Within a finely carved and
pointed gothic panel, ornamented with ball-flowers on the
inner border.
rtci • Oe • iSenomotite •
Beaded borders.
7290. Sulph. cast from No. 7289. [D.C., F. 446.]
Johanna, widow of John de Beanmont, or Beamonnt,
of Parkham, co. Devon, Knt,
7291. [a.D, 1 38 1.] Red: fine, edge of 1. h. side chipped.
I in. [Add. ch. 13,919.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex,, barry of six, vairi [and
gu.], Beaumont ; sin,, a chevron betw. three crows, Corbet (?)
Within a carved gothic cinquefoil with three large points in
triangle, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 485
John de Beamnont, 4/^ Baron Beaumont,
A.D. 1 383-1 396.
7292. [a.d. 1383.] Red : fine, chipped at top. i^ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 I. 40.]
A shield of arms, couch^\ sem6-de-lis, a lion rampant,
Beaumont. Crest on a helmet, with lambrequins or short
mantling and chapeau, sem6-de*lis, the chapeau turned up
ermine, a lion passant. Supporters, two trees, each on a
mount
* SigfllS : to|te : Otii : nik Oe : iellontottte :
7293. Sulph. cast from No. 7292. [D.C., F. 547.]
Richard Beaumont^ of co, York, Esq.
7294. [a.d. 1459.] Red : imperfectly impressed, from a
signet, originally encircled by a twisted rush, f in. [Add.
ch. 16,951.]
A lion's head erased, above it a crescent, in allusion to the
arms of Beaumont. In the field the initial letters r» !♦
Thomas Beufou, or Beawfoe^ of Empscot, co. Warw,, Esq.
7295. [a,d. 1601.] Red: indistinct 4 in, [Add. ch.
32,885.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. six ermine spots.
Cabled border.
Ursnla, wife of Thomas Beawfoe.
7296. [A.D. 1 601.] Red : indistinct -t in. [Add. ch.
32,885.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a chevron, ermine, betw.
three pairs of links of a chain interlinked.
Cabled border.
Thomas Beawfoe^ of Empscot, co. Warw.
7297. [A.D. 1601.] Red : indistinct [Add. ch. 32,886.]
On a mount a tree, labelled, the label bears an indistinct
motto. In the field the initials T. B. at the sides of the tree.
Beaded border.
Henry Becher^ of Weston, co, Hertf, Gentl.
7298. [a.D. 1653.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
36,307.]
Oval : a shield of arms, vair4 on a canton a buck's head
cabossed, Becher. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, a demi-
lion.
Beaded border.
7299. [a.d. 1653.] Red : very indistinct [Add. ch. 36,306.]
486 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry Becher^ of Weston, co. Hertf,, Esq.
7300. [a.d. 1 67 1.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 4 X -t in. [Add. ch. 36,315.]
Oval : a shield of arms : vaird, on a canton a buck's head
cabossed, BechER.
John Beohdr, of High Laver^ co* Essex.
See John Colemarsch.
Walter Beokham^ late of hytchamwell, now of Castleacre,
CO. Norfy Gentl.
7301. [a.d. 1639.] Red : injured. About 4 X i in.
[Add. ch. 30,823.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, on a bend cotised, three
pairs of wings conjoined in lure ; 2, quarterly ; 3, a lion
rampant ; 4. chequy. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a helmet betw. a pair of wings.
Cabled border.
John Bedalei of co. Kent, Clerk.
7302. [a.d. 1480.] Dark red. f in. [Harl. ch. 80 G. 13.]
An escallop, in allusion to the arms of Bedell or Bedle.
In the field the word t « « « • « DelL
Cabled border.
7303. [A.D. 1480.] Dark red. [Harl. ch. 80 G. 14.]
7304. [A.D. 1480.] Dark red : indistinct [Harl. ch.
80 G. 1 5.]
William de Bedewynde^
Burgess of Reading, co. Berks.
7305. [a.d. 1343.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 45 G. 69.]
A shield of arms : an estoile betw. three caltraps, that in
base chipped off. Suspended by a strap from a hook.
Beaded border.
James Bedingfleld, alias de Orey^ of Gonville and
Caius Coll., Cambridge, LL.B.
7306. [A.D. 1721.] Red: en placard. -jZg. x i In. [Add.
ch. 9798.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a fess betw. two chevroncls.
Thomas Bedwell, of St. Clefnent Danes, co. Midd, Gentl.
IZfft. [A.D. 1734.] Red : en placard, on tape, f X | in.
[Add. ch. 29,634.]
HKRALDIC SEALS, 487
Oval : a shield of arms : per $altire lozengy and ermine,
Bedewell. Crest, pn a helmet and ornamental mantling, a
griffin's head erased.
John Beek^ of co. Kent.
7308. [A.D. 1415.] Brown, i H f In. [Harl. ch. 76
B. 13.]
Octs^onal signet: a shield of arms: on a chevron betw.
three eagles' heads erased, an escallop for difference.
Cabled border, partly engrailed on the inner edge.
Nioholas de Beek^ Knt
7309. [a.d. 1369.] Red: imperfect. i in. [Add. ch.
20,478.]
A shield of arms, couehix a cross. Crest, on a helmet, out
of a ducal coronet a boar's head and neck« Within a carved
gothic panel.
%i% X niri^olai : IK : belt :
J W1^P>II1 L >â– WW . ^
William de Beestun^
Seal used by Ralph de Beeston, of Pudsay, co. York.
7310. [a.d. 1398.] Red : injured by pressure on 1. h. side,
^in. [Add. ch. 16,883.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant crowned, debruised by a
bend, Beeston, On a tree of three branches, and betw. two
wyvems sans wings,
ft 81Q1LLVM • WIL VN.
John de Beggebnry, of Goudhurst, etc., co. Kent,
7311. [a.d. 1355.] Red: fine originally, injured in places
by pressure, -fr *"• [Harl. ch. 76 B. 27.]
A shield of arms ; {field diapered lozengy) on a bend three
martlets. Within a finely carved and traced gothic six-foil.
ft 8IGILU - lOH'lS : D€ : B€GG€B€RI.
Beaded border.
7312. [A.D. 1367,] White: imperfect, very indistinct.
[Harl. ch. 76 B. 28.]
ft 81 D6 : B€QG€B€RI.
John de Beggeberi; or Begebery^ of Goudhurst, co. Kent.
7313. [a.D. J411.] Discoloured: indistinct. \X\ in.
[Harl. ch. 76 B. 36,]
Oblong octagonal signet : a shield of arms : on a bend
three martlets. On a tree or branch with two small roses.
Cabled border.
488 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
7314
7315
. [A.D. 1412/
. [a.d. 1412/
Red : indistinct. [Harl. ch. 76 B. 37.]
Red. [Harl. ch. 76 B. 38.]
7316. [a.d. 14 1 2.] Red: injured and indistinct [Harl.
ch. 76 B. 40.]
Red : gcxxl. [Harl. ch. 76 B. 39.;
Red : good. [Harl. ch. 76 C. 44.^
7317.
7318.
A.D. I414-
A.D. 1 41 4.
7319. [a.d. 1422.] Red : fine. [Harl. ch. 76 B. 41.]
Jolin Beke, Lord of Ereshy^ co. Line,
son ^/Walter Beke.
7320. [sJ.] Brown. | in. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 14.]
A f hield of arms : a cross moline, BECK. On each side of
the shield a garb ; above it, a sword.
7321. Sulph. cast from No. 7320. [D.C., E. 487.]
A.D. 1297.] Brown,
7322.
7323. [A.D. 1297.] Brown. [Harl. ch. 45 H. 16.]
Harl. ch. 45 H. 1 5 B.]
Thomas de Bekeryng; of Bolington, co. Line, Knt
7324. [a.D. 1348.] Creamy-white: imperfect and very-
indistinct. I in. [Harl ch. 45 H. 34.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a bend, Beckering.
. . . GILLVM M€ • D€ • B
Inner border engrailed.
James Le Bel de Fermesham; of Westminster, co. Midd.
7325. \Tefnp, Hen. HI.] Green : a fragment i x -I in.
[Harl. ch. 45 H. 39.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three roses.
. . . ILLVM
Henry Belasyse, aL BelassiS; of Coxwould, co, York, Esq,
7326. rA.D. 1647.] Red : indistinct A >< iV i"- [Add.
ch. 35,523.]
Oval : a shield of arms of eight quarterings. i. A chevron
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Belasis, etc.
Beaded borders.
7327. [A.D. 1647.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,525.]
Jane, wife of John Lord Belasyse^ al, Belassls.
7328. [a.D. 1647.] Red : injured. Vx tV *"• [Add. ch.
35,525.]
Oval : a shield of arms : very mdistinct.
7329. [a.D 1647.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,523.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 4^9
John de Belasise,
Seal used by Cecilia, daughter and heir of THOMAS DE
Bruntoft, of Bruntofty [co. Durh. f\
7330. [a.d. 1 380.] Dark red : indistinct in places, i in.
[Egert. ch. 576.]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed. Within an estoile
of six points or two triangles interlaced, with tracery in the
points.
Legend betw. the points : —
8' 10— HAN-.NIS—B6I A9Y_1S.
Ru Hon, John Belasyse^ aL Belassis^ Esq.y
aL John Lord BelasBis.
7331. [A.D. 1647.] Red : injured. | X i in. [Add. ch.
35,523.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : on a chevron
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Belasis, a crescent for difference.
Beaded border.
Anottier Seal.
7332. [a.D. 1657.] Red. \ in. [Add. ch. 30,945.]
Small octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a chevron
betw. three fleurs-de-lis, Belasis. Enclosed in a pair of
palm-branches.
Another Seal.
7333. [a.D. 1658.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 30»950.]
Small octagonal signet : a shield of arms : ermine, on a
canton a crescent. Arms of Strode.
Mary Belasyse, dau. of the Protector, OLIVER Cromwell,
wife of Thomas Belasyse, Viscount Fauconberge.
7334. [A.D. 1657.] Red [Add. ch. 30,952.]
Oval : a shield of arms of ornamental shape : Belasis,
ensigned with a coronet of pearls. Betw. two palm branches.
Thomas Belasyse, Baron of Yarram,
and 2nd Viscount Fauconberge, A.D. 1652-1700.
7335. [A.D. 1658.] Red : injured. ^ x iV in. [Add. ch.
30,951.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three fleurs-^de-
lis, Bellasis. Betw. two palm-branches ; and ensigned with
a viscount's coronet
490 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
7336. [a.D. 1658.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch. 30,952.]
7337. [a.D. 1657.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,964.]
Another Seal.
7338. [a.d. 1679.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. 4 x -J- in. [Add. ch. 30,955.]
Oval : crest as in No. 7339. Viscount's coronet
Seai as Eakl of Fauconberg, a.d. i 689-1 700.
7339. [A.D. 1693.] Red : en placard on a label. [Add.
ch. 6076.]
Oval : on a wreath, a lion couchant guardant, crest of
Belasyse. Ensigned with an earl's coronet
Cabled border.
7340. [a.d. 1699.] Another : imperfect, indistinct [Add.
ch. 6152.]
Isolda de BelhouS; dau, and coheir of Lady ALICIA D£
Beaumont, widow <?/ John de Belhous, Knt.,
of Barnwell, co. Northt^ RayUigh^ co. EsseXy etc,
7341. [a.D. 1336.] White: indistinct 4 in. [Add. ch.
21,534-]
Two shields of arms, suspended by loops from a tree of
three branches : dex. quarterly per fess dancettde, over all a
bend, Beauchamp ? sin,, three lions rampant, Belhouse.
fXtSIQILLV- IS€VD€ D€ B€LH0V8.
7342. [a.D. 1339.] Red : indistinct [Harl. ch. 45 H. 50.]
7343. [A.D. 1353.] Red: indistinct [Harl. ch. 45 H. 53.]
7344. Sulph. cast from No. 7343. [D.C., F. 382.]
C£ HarL cb. 44 C. SS* A.D. 1331 ; 45 H. 51, a.d. 1336 ; 45 H. 49,
AD. 1339 ; 45 E. 58, A.D. 1345 ; and 45 G, 51, A.D. 1353.
John Bell; of London, Clerk.
7345. [A.D. 1607.] Red : injured by pressure WX -^in.
[Add. ch. 29,575.]
Oval : a bell, in allusion to the arms of Bell^ Betw. the
initial letters L B.
John BellardiP
7346. [a.D. 1328.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I X i in. [Ixxxiii. 7.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chief. Suspended by a strap
from a hook. Within a lozenge of which the inner edge is
engrailed. In four lobes on the sides of the lozenge, the
customary emblems of the four Evangelists.
Xi8' lOH'IS- BeLLARDICO
Perhaps a foreign seal.
HERALDIC SEALS. 49 1
Abigail; wife of Thomas Bellohamber; of Londony Gentl.
7347. [a.d. 1716.] Red : en placard, on a tape. [Add.
ch. 35,469]
Seal of arms as described for ThoS. BellcHAMBER. q,v.
Thomas Bellohamber; of London, Gentl.
7348. [a.D. 1 7 16.] Red : en placard, on a tape. 4 X 4 in.
[Add. ch. 35469.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three hawks' bells, two and one,
Bellchamber. Crest on a helmet and mantling, on a
wreath a demi-Hon rampant, holding in the forepaws a bell.
7349. Plaster cast of No. 7348. [xcviii. 38.]
Sir Ridbard Bellings, Knt, Principal Secretary and
Master of Requests to CATHARINE,
Queen Dowager of CnkViiSKS II.
7350. [a.D. 1693.] Red: en placard, on a label. | x -tin.
[Add. ch. 6076.]
Octagonal signet i a shield of arms : on a cross, betw. four
crosses crosslet fitchies, a crescent for difference. Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling, a demi-Hon rampant, hold-
ing in its dexter paw a Cross crosslet fitch^e.
7351. Plaster cast of No. 7350. [xcviii 39.]
7352. [a.D. 1680.] Another impression : very indistinct
[Harl. ch. iii H. 11.]
7353. [A.D. 1698.] Another. [Add. ch. 6152.]
Simon de Beltcne.
7354. [14th cent] Red : recent impression from the
matrix, [xxxv. 223.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three pierced cinque-
foils, five quatrefoils ; surmounted by a merchant's mark in-
corporating the initial letter : S. Within a carved and traced
gothic trefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
8 : SIM0_NI8 ' D€ : _B€LTON€.
Bamonil' BenbO;
Seal used by Robert Lucas, of Ipswich, co, Suff.
7355. [A.D. 1399.] Red: somewhat indistinct 1^ x | in,
[Stowe ch. 393.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms, couchi : a chevron betw.
492 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
three estoiles. Crest on a helmet, manth'ng and wreath, a pair
of arms, embowed, holding up an uncertain object.
8' RAMONIL' : B6NB0 :
Perhaps a foreign seal.
William Bendes^ of Ipswich, co. Suff., Clerk,
7356. [A.D. 1615.] Red: injured. ^x\\n. [Add. ch.
Oval : a shield of arms : a tower.
Peter de Bendinges, of Benchesham Manor ^ in Croydon^
CO. Surr,
7357. \circ. A.D. 1230.] Dark green : imperfect, indistinct.
If in. [Add. ch. 23,323.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a fess cotised.
. . . IQ . . . P€TRI • D€ • B6MDIM . . .
7358. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxiii. 12.]
«> 81GILU P6TRI • D€ - B€MD111GI€S.
Cf. Add. ch. 23,326; 16,383, A.D. 1237 ; 16,384, A.D. 1236-7.
Walter^ son of MATTKEVf de Beningwrd; ofco. Line.
7359. [Late 12th cent.] Cast in green composition from
original impression, if in. [Hi. 34.]
A shield of arms of early convex shape : a lion rampant.
« StQILL' WALCT61R1 D' B€NING6WRD.
7360. Plaster cast. [Ixxxiii. 14.]
Cf. HarL ch. 48 I. 51 ; and 54 £. 7, temp. Hen. II.
Isabella [Bennet], Duchess of Grafton, widow of
Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton.
7361. [A.D. 1693.] Red : en placard, on a label. [Add. ch.
6151.]
Two oval shields of arms conjoined : dex., quarterly,
I, 4, France and England quarterly ; 2, Scotland ;
3, Ireland over all a baton sinister compony, for Fitzroy,
Duke of Grafton : sin., a bezant betw. three demi-lions ram-
pant, Bennet. Surmounted by a ducal coronet
John Bennet^ or Benet^ of Harlington, co. Midd., Knt.
7362. [A.D. 1654.] Red : injured. | X -t in. [Add. ch.
18,976.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a bezant betw. three demi-lions
rampant, in chief a crescent for difference, Bennet.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 493
Sir John Bennet; or Benet, of St. MartitCs-in-the-FieldSy
CO, Midd,^ K.B.
7363. [a.D. 1670.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : indistinct, f X |- in. [Add. ch. 19,006.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a mullet betw. three
demi-lions, Ben NET. Encircled with the Collar of the Order
of the Bath. Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a lion's
head issuant
7364. [a.D. 1670.] Another: indistinct. [Add. ch. 19,009.]
John Bennet.
5^^ John Carylk
Robert Bennett^ or Benett^ of Hereford, co. Heref^ Gentl.
7365. [a.D. 161 8.] Red, covered with paper: en placard^
very indistinct, -f- X 4 ^"« [Add. ch. 191 3.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a cross betw. four demi-lions
rampant couped, a bezant, Bennett.
Edmund de BenBtede^ son and heir of
John de Benstede, of Ermyngton, co, Devon.
7366. [a.d. 1333.] Red: injured, -fin. [Harl. ch. 46
A. 13.]
A shield of arms: three bars gemel, Bensted. Betw.
three small pierced roses. Within a cusped and traced
gothic six-foil.
Cabled border.
John de Benstede.
7367. [A.D. 1 3 10.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
4 in. [Ixxxiii. 15.]
A shield of arms : two bars gemel, for Bensted. Within
a carved gothic panel of six cusped points.
Beaded border.
John de Bensted, ofco, Glouc,
7368. [a.D. 1342.] Red: originally fine, now chipped, im-
perfect on 1. h. side. -} in. [Add. ch. 28,754.]
A shield of arms : (diapered lozengy) three bars gemel, in
dexter chief a martlet, for Bensted. Suspended by a strap
from a hook, and betw. two slipped leaves. Within a carved
and pointed gothic panel of three points in triangle and five
cusps, ornamented with small ball-flowers along the inner
edg^e.
ttSIGILL' IOHI'8 €D'.
Beaded border.
494 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Pemellay wife of ]onfi D£ Benstede.
7369. [a.d. 1359.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped im-
pression. i-iV in. [Ixxxiii. 16,]
A shield of arms : three bars gerael, for Bensted.
Within a very elaborately traced gothic panel, having four
small carved compartments in saltire, each enclosing a
lozenge-shaped shield of arms; i, three fusiU in fess;
2, bendy ; 3, ermine ? three fusils in fess ; 4, uacertaio, per-
haps an escutcheon,
S' P€TBON€LJ • D6 • B€NST€D€(0
William Bentinek^ sfA Earl of Portland, K.G,
1310. [a.D. 1702.] Red: en placard, on a label. | x i in.
[Egert. ch. 104.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a cross moline, Bentinck.
Encircled with a garter ixsscribed with the motto of the order*
and ensigned -vritfa an earl's coronet
Hon, William Bentinok, son ofWiLUAU Bentinck,
Earl of Portland.
7371. [a.d. 1728,] Red : en placard, on a tape. | x iV in.
l^Egert. ch. iii.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a cross moline,
Bentinck. Ensigned with the coronet (of a marquess ?)
Cabled border.
Jeremy Bentlej; of Eland, co. York., Gentl.
7372. [a.d. 1659.3 Redi imperfect at base. \ x -i^ in.
£Harl. ch. 112 D. 6.]
Oval : a shield of arms : three bends, and a cross crosslet,
Bentley* Crest on a helmet and mantling, a spaniel
passant.
Beaded border.
John Ber', of Stowlangtoft.
See Thos. Wattone.
Henry, fil. Bad. de Berdewelle, of co, Suff.
7373. [a.d. 1 293-1 304.] Green: originally fine, now im-
perfect ^ X i in. [Harl ch. 46 A. 26.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three piles barwise, or
per pale indented, on a chief a demi-lion rampant issuing. *
•f N€ &yi I8Y QV€ 1€ D€ L€ AMt€.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 495
7374. Sulph. cast from No. 7373. [D.C, F. 175.]
Cf. Hen. f. Rad. de Berdewell, Harl. ch. 54 D. 5, a.d. 1300; Hen. de
Berdewelle, HarL ch. 54 A. 30, a.d. 1305 ; 46 A. 27, A.D. 1307 ; and 56
£. 15, A.D. 1 310.
Kjrnard de la Bere, Knt.
7375. [A.D. 1387.] Red: cracked, imperfect, i in. [Cott.
ch. xxiii. 13.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two cotises and six mart-
lets, De-la-Bere. Betw. three pairs of leaves, those over
the shield surmounted by a pierced mullet. Inner border
carved.
^ :— : SigtUttm tt^^ii It «•*•••• Hf isr la « "btr,
7376. Sulph. cast from No. 7375. [D.C, F. 563.]
Henry de Bereford^ Parson of Costone, co. Leic. f
IZll. [a.X>. 1327.] Creamy-white; very indistinct fin.
[Add. ch. 26,603.]
A shield of arms: defaced. Within a carved gothic panel
€HR\Q\ • F4L' W
Simon de Bereford^ of Wysshawe^ ca, JVarw.
7378. [a.D. 1329.] Creamy-white: indistinct. -J- in,
{Add ch. 26,604.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges. Within a cusped
gothtc six-foil.
ftC€0 €ST L€ 8€L 81M0ND D€ fi€R€FORD(0
Hugh de Berewyk, of Beaconsfield, co, Buck.^ Knt
7379. [A-D. 1375.] Dark-green: line. i| in. [Harl. ch.
46 D. 18.]
A wild man, holding up before him a shield of arms : a
lion rampant, Berwick. Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
SlQii-L • HVQONIS - 0€ • B€R6WyK.
Beaded borders.
7380. Sulph. cast from No. 7379. [D.C, F. 492.]
Margaret Berewyk.
See Arthur de Grey.
Baldewyne de Barford, of Wysshawe, co. Warw.y Knt,
7361. [a.d. 1372.] Greenish-brown : originally fin^ edge
chipped. I in. [Add. ch. 26,606.]
A shidd of arms, couch^\ three Aeurs^e-lis, betw. seven
49^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
crosses crosslets fitchdes, Bereford. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and chapeau, a bear statant. Background diapered
with wavy sprigs or tendrils. Within a carved gothic panel
of oval form.
& : battBeiiisn : berforB.
The letters DE in baudewyn are conjoined.
Cf. Dom. Baudewyn Bereford, Knt., Harl. ch. 49 G. 37, A.D. 1377 ; D,
Baldwyn Berford, Knt., Add. ch. 23,859, a.d. 1379; B. de Bereforde,
Knt., Harl. ch. 58 D. 9, a.d. 1392; also Add. ch. 7379, a.d. 1393; 20,311,
A.D. 1394 ; 20,386, A.D. 1396 ; and 14,677, a.d. 1399.
Alexander de Bergh.
7382. [a.D. 1303.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\^ in. [Ixxxiii. 20.]
A shield of arms : on a bend betw. two cotises three
roundles. Betw. two small leaves. Within a pointed gothic
trefoil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small
quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
» S' AL6XANDRI : D€ : B6RGH'.
Richard, fiL Joh. de Bergholte; of Fordham, co. Essex.
7383. [A.D. 1346.] Bronze-green: imperfect -fin. [Harl.
ch. 51 F. 15.]
A shield of arms : an estoile of six points wavy, betw.
three roses. Betw. the initial letters R. I. Within a carved
gothic quatrefoil.
Legend uncertain : —
»tl H H 6... LYLYCO
John de Berkeley, or Bercley, of Sockes Denys Manor ^
CO. Somers.y Knt.
7384. [a.D. 1389.] Red: originally fine, very imperfect
About I in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 A. 45.]
A shield of arms: BERKELEY, as in No. 7392 within a
bordure. Suspended by a diapered strap from a forked tree.
Within a traced and carved gothic panel ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Be : berftelee:
7385. Sulph. cast from No. 7384. [D.C., F. 572.]
John de Berkeley (P)
7386. [a.D. 1422.] Plaster cast from imperfect impres-
sion. If in. [Ixxxiii. 21.]
A shield of arms, couckf: BERKELEY, Crest on a helmet
HERALDIC SEALS. 497
a mitre. Supporters, two mermaids. In the background on
the 1. h. side a sprig of foliage.
StgiUttm ^ lint It ^
Cf. the seal of Moricius de Berkeley.
Jolin de Berkeley, [ist] Baron Berkeley ^ of Strattotiy
[a.d. 1650-1678.]
7387. [a.d. 1665.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression : very indistinct. About -,^ X ^ J"^* when perfect.
[Harl. ch. ^^ H. l]
A shield of arms : BERKELEY, as in No. 7392. Crest [on
a helmet] a mitre.
Moricius de BetkeleSj Lord of Beverston and Bettestkom^
CO, HantSy KnL
7388. [a.d. 1428.] Red : very fine, imperfect at top and
bottom. About \\ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 47.]
A shield of arms, coucM: quarterly, i, 4, BERKELEY, as in
No. 7392 ; 2, 3, on a saltire five mullets of six. points, or
roses, Beverstone. Crest, on a helmet and mantling, a
mitre, diapered with foliage. Supporters, two mermaids.
Within a carved gothic panel, the inner edge ornamented
with ball-flowers.
S* mauririf Be bertteles mflft Obeuetriton
tt \^ttttWitiXXi*
7389. Sulph. cast from No. 7385. [D.C., G. 178.]
7390. [a.D. 1428.] Another : not so perfect. [Harl. ch.
46 A. 46.]
• >****iii bettttftoti tt iiettef • • ♦ »
Thomas de Berkeley [f ist Baron, A.D. 1 295-1 321.]
7391. [Early 14th cent] Sulph. cast, from fine impres-
sion. 1 in. [D.C., E. 317.]
A shield of arms : Berkeley, as in No. 7392. Suspended
by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wyverns.
» 8IQLLVM : THOM€ D€ B€RK€L€.
Beaded borders.
Thomas de Berkele, Lord of Berkeley, ird Baron,
A.D. 1326-1342.
7392. [a.D. 1335.] Light-red: fine, edge chipped, i in,
[Cott. ch. xxiii. 17.]
A shield of arms, cotichi\ a chevron betw. ten crosses
crosslet, six in chief four in base, BERKELEY. Crest on a
VOL. IL 2 K
498 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
helmet, a mitre, stringed and garnished, charged on either
side with the arms of Berkeley, as above described. Sup-
porters, two mermaids, each with comb and mirror. All
within a cusped border.
SIGILLVM • TH0M6 * D€ * B€RK€L€ *
Beaded border.
7393. Sulph. cast of No. 7392. [D-C, F. 255.]
7394. Plaster cast [Ixxxvii. 43.J
7395. Another : from fine impression, [xciv. 57.]
7396. [a.d. 1327.] Red : originally fine, now imperfect
[Harl. ch. 46 A. 43.]
THOM6
7397. [a.D. 1 354-] Dark -green: somewhat indistinct,
edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 46 A. 44-]
SIQILLVM * TH . . 6 * D€ * B€RK€L€ *
Thomas de Berkeley^ s/4 Baron [a.d. (1368) 1381-1416.]
7398. Red : originally fine, now injured, imperfect \\ in.
[xxxvi. 135.]
On a tree-stump set on a mount of herbage, a shield of arms,
couch^: Berkeley, as in No. 7392. Crest, on a helmet and
mantling, a mitre stringed and garnished, charged with cross
crosslets derived from the above arms. Supporters, two mer-
maids. Background replenished with small sprigs of foliage.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil of elegant design, orna-
mented with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the lobes of the quatrefoil : —
[Sifftin* tl^ome Dnt Be iierUes*
The letters HO of thome, and BE of berkley are conjoined.
Another Seal?
7399. [a.D. 1385.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i\ in. [xciv. 58.]
A shield of arms: Berkeley. Suspended by a strap
from a forked tree on a mount. Supporters, two mermaids.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil panel or quadrilobe, orna-
mented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
SbigtUtt : • • • me : M Bfli : He : iieritele :
Cf. Sir John Maclean's Lives of the BerkeleySy by J. Smyth, 1883,
vol. ii., p. 33.
Thomas Berkeley^ of co. York, Knt,
7400. [a.d. 1516.] Red: injured, t^ in. [Harl. ch. iii
D. 3L]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a lion rampant
Betw. the initial letters [. .] B.
HERALDIC SJ&^LS. 499
William de Berkeley, yth Baron, \\st Marquess\ of Berkeley,
Ob. A.D. 1492.
7401, [a.d. 1470.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
About 2 in. when perfect [Ixxxiii. 22.]
A shield of arms, coucIU\ per pale, dex., three lions passant
guardant in pale, in chief a label of three points over all,
Brotherton ; sin.y Berkeley. Crest on a helmet [and
mantling, a mitre]. Supporters, dex,, (a unicorn ?) ; sin.,
wanting (a unicorn ).
Legend wanting.
Engraved in Sir J. Maclean's Lives of the Berkeleys, by J. Smyth,
1883, vol. ii., p. 146. With the legend :—
8' HONORABILIS • DNI • WILL'I • DE • BERKELEY •
ET • WOTTON :
William de Berkeley^ Baron Berkeley, of Stratton.
7402. [a.d. 1702.] Red: ett placard, on a label. 4 x^- in.
[Egert, ch. 104.]
Oval : a shield of arms : BERKELEY, as in No. 7392. On
an ermine mantle, and ensigned with a baron's coronet.
Beaded border.
Elizabeth^ wife of LAURENCE BerkeroUes.
7403. [a.d. 1392.] Plaster cast from good impression.
\ in. [Ixxxiii. 17.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a chevron betw. three
crescents, Berkerolls ; sin., a lion rampant. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers.
Sigfllu • rtifabe finrcroto :
Carved border.
Cf. G. T. Clark, Carta de Glamorgan, vol. ii., p. 36.
Laurence de BerkeroUeS; al BercrolS; of South Wales.
7404. [A.D. 1392.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. \^ in. [Ixxxiii. 17.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three crescents,
Berkerolls. Betw. two small slipped flowers. Within a
carved cinquefoil panel.
» : S' >*<* >vt* Iatt[rent]ti >vt* f^^ Be >«<• f^a iiercroto :
Cf. G. T. Clark, Carta de Glamorgan, vol. ii., pp. 16-19, ^^c., engr.,p. 36.
John de Berland (P).
7405. [a.d. 1357.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [xcii. 74.]
2 K 2
500 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms : on a bend a bear passant. Within a
carved trefoil panel.
S' lOHANNIS - D€ • BERLAND (0
Stephen de Berlynde^ of Peastnarsky co. Suss,
7406. [A.D. 1338.] Red. |- X # in. [a.d. 20,133.]
Oval : on a shield (? not heraldic), a chevron betw. three
demilozenges.
Falk de BurmighanX; or Bermyngliam, Chev,^ of Tamworthy
COS. IVarw, and Staff.
7407. [a.D. 1 342.] Red : originally fine, now chipped,
f in. [Egert. ch. 463.]
A shield of arms : a bend lozengy or five lozenges in bend,
in chief a label of five points. Above the shield a lion's
face : at each side a wyvern. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil, ornamented with small quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
» 8C1QILUVM • F0VK€ • D€ BVRMIGHAM.
Jolin Bermingliam (P).
7408. [Temp. Edw. III.] Red: edge chipped. ^ in.
[xxxvi. 88.]
A shield of arms : three escallops in bend betw. two
cotises. Suspended by a strap over the neck of an owl.
» S'. lOHANNIS : B€'MINQHAM : (?)
Beaded borders.
Walter de Bermjrngham, of co. Line.
7409. [a.D. 1 341.] Red: originally fine, now repaired.
About I in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 A. 49.]
A shield of arms : per pale indented, a bordure bezantde.
Crest, on a helmet a wyvern betw. two bulls' horns.
Within a finely carved gothic panel with small ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
D€ B€RMYNQ€HAM.
7410. Sulph. cast of No. 7409. [D.C., F. 278.]
Elizabeth de Multon^ wife of Walter de Bermyngham.
7411, [a.D. 1 341.] Red: very fine, edge injured. i| in.
[Harl. ch. 46 A. 49.]
In the centre a shield of arms : Bermyngham, as in
No. 7409. Betw. three small roses, and within a finely
carved gothic rose of six cusped points, ornamented with
small cinquefoil ball-flowers along the inner edge. All
within an elaborately traced estoile of six points, containing
HERALDIC SEALS. 50I
as many tricusped countersunk panels, with small cinquefoils
along the inner edge ; each panel contains a circular shield
or roundle of arms : (i) a cross ; (2) three bars, MULTON ;
(3) a fret, or fretty of six pieces, in chief, over all, a label of
three points, MORVILLE ? Each repeated in the transversely
opposite panels. The whole design forms one of the most
interesting and remarkable specimens of heraldic seals.
Legend betw. the panels : —
SIQI__LLVM_€LIZ__AB€T_D€ MY— LTON.
Beaded border.
7412. Sulph. cast from No. 741 1. [D.C., F. 238.]
William de Bermyngeham^ or Bermygham,
Lord of Bertnyngehamy co, Warw.
7413. [a.d. 1 399-1412.] Red: fine, edge imperfect
^T^ i"- [Cott. ch. xxiii. 38.]
A shield of arms, coucJU\ quarterly, i, 4, per pale indented,
Bermyngham ; 2, 3, a bend lozengy, Birmingham. Crest
on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a tall chapeau betw. a
pair of wings erect Within a carved gothic panel.
% lelmi : bmn^gibAm:
7414. Sulph. cast from No. 7413. [D.C., G. 128.]
Edmund Bemak.
7415. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxiii. 23.]
A shield of arms : three horse-barnacles, two and one,
Bernake. Within a carved gothic panel.
X( ^tgOlum : eOmunOi : bemaft,
Beaded border.
Jolin Bernake, of co. Hunt, Knt
7416. [a.D. T409.] Red : fine, well preserved. I in.
[Add. ch. 33,350-]
A shield of arms : quarterly, I, 4, a barnacle, Bernake,
2, 3, a fess dancett^e betw. six crosses crosslet Within a
finely carved gothic trefoil panel, ornamented along the
inner edge with small quatrefoils or ball-flowers.
* ^tgaium • tofiannfo : t^^ : bemait : n^
Beaded border.
Cf. Barrett, Memorials of Attleborough^ p. 182.
Richard, son of Qervase de Bemak^ of co, Northt,^ Knt
7417. [a.d. 1297.] Red, faded : fine, edge chipped. | in.
[Add. ch. 21,584.]
502 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
4
A shield of arms : three horse-barnacles, Bernak.
P€N8€T D€ LI [PAR] Kl l€ 8V CI.
Le.y Pensex de lui par qui je suis id. Cf. HarL ch. 49 C. $, and
56 D. 31. *^ Penset de li par ky su ci^^
William Bernak, of cos. Essex, Hertf., etc.
7418. [a.D. 1372.] Red: injured. | in. [Add. ch. 19,979.]
A shield of arms : three horse-barnacles, Bernack. Betw.
an agnus Dei on the r. h., and an obliterated device on
the 1. h.
CR€€Z LI B6RNA
Le., Croyez U Bernak.
William Bemard| of Ecton, co. NorthL, Esq.
7419. [A-D. 1678.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. I- X I in. [Add. ch. 24,141.]
A shield of arms : chaises uncertain.
Pyno Bemardini, Citizen of London.
7420. [a.D. 1292.] Dark green: imperfect, very indistinct
i in. [Harl. ch. 46 D. 5.]
A shield of arms: uncertain charges. Within a carved
gothic six-foil.
XI Nl.
John Bemer.
7421. [A.D. 1337.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 24.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, debruised by a bendlet.
Suspended by a strap from a hook. Betw. two wyvems
sans wings.
XI 8IGILLYM • IOHANNI8 • B6RN6R •
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 7607, A.D. 1338.
Richard Bemers.
7422. [A.D. 1405.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 25.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, Berners. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
S^igfllttm : rirarOi : bentnrbi : m
John BemewelL
{Seal used by RiCHD. Gloos, Citizen of Norwich^ son of
Thomas Gloos.)
7423. [A.D. 1385.] Red: fine. | in. [Add. ch. 2005.]
A shield of arms : per pale, ten billets, four, four, and two.
HERALDIC SEALS. 503
William Bemewelle, Citizen of London.
7424. [a.d. 1441.] Red : indistinct, originally encircled
by a twisted rush, i in. [Add. ch. 5315.]
A shield of arms : defaced. Within a cusped rosette of
six points.
N LO L€ PYR ...(?)
John Bemeye^ of Reedham, co. Norf, Esq.
7425. [A.D. 1434.
If in. when perfect
Red : fine, only fragments. About
[Add. ch. 17,738.]
A shield of arms, coucMi [quarterly], a cross engrailed
ermine, Berney, of Reedham. Crest, on a helmet, a plume
of ostrich feathers.
Legend wanting.
7426. [a.d. 1434.] Red: only a fragment, showing the
shield of arms, and portions of the tracery in which it is
enclosed. [Stowe ch. 176.]
Robert de Berney, of cos. Norfy Linc.y etc.^ Knt.
7427. [A.D. 1403] Red : fine, very imperfect About
i\ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 D. 8a.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ [quarterly,] a cross engrailed
ermine, in the first quarter a crescent, BERNEY, Crest on a
helmet, mantling, and wreath a plume of ostrich feathers.
Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage. Within a carved gothic
panel ornamented with small ball-fiov/ers on the inner edge.
£i9 im
Cf. Harl. ch. 49 G. 45.
Nicholas Beroon^ or Byrron, of Cadney^ near
Glamford Bridge^ co. Line.
7428. [a.D. i486.] Red : injured by pressure. 4 in.
[Add. ch. 20,708.]
A shield of arms : three bends, Beron. Suspended by a
strap from a forked tree, betw. the initial letters N.B. Within
a cusped quatrefoil.
Sb' • nitolai * Oe * beroum
The letters DE are conjoined.
Edmund Berri, or Berry, of East Dereham^ co. Norf, Knt.
7429. [a.D. 1428.] Red : fine, injured by pressure in
places. I in. [Add. ch. 14,637.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three bears* heads,
couped, muzzled, and collared, Barr£, or Barrey. Sus-
pended by a strap from an oak tree.
% * eOmunOi sm. «< itws ^
Cabled borders.
504 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John Berrington, or Berington, of co. Here/., Esq,
7430. [a.D. 1634.] Red : imperfect. About ^ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 1936.]
A shield of arms : three greyhounds courant in pale,
collared, Berington.
Elizabeth Bertie^ Countess of Lindsey^ etc,
7431. [a.D. 1634.] Red : injured by pressure, i X |- in.
[Add. ch. 29,969.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces, i. Bertie,
etc. Ensigned with an earl's coronet.
Francis Bertye, of London, GentL
7432. [A.D. 1576.] Red. | x i in. [Add. ch. 24,493.]
* A shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, a griffin segreant, 2, 3,
per pale dex.y per fess, in chief chequy, in base an estoile, sin.,
barry of eight, or four bars. Crest on a helmet, mantling,
and wreath, an eagle's head erased.
Monntague Bartye, i>. Bertie, K.B., Lord Willoughby,
son and lieir of Robert, Earl of Lindsey,
7433. [A.D. 1634.] Red : injured. |^ X | in. [Add. ch.
29,656.]
Oval : on a wreath, a Saracen's head, ducally crowned, on
the breast a label of three points for difference. Crest of
WiLLOUGHBY.
7434. [a.D. 1634.] Another. [Add. ch. 29,969.]
Montague [Bertie- Venables, 2nd\ Earl of Abingdon, etc.
7435. [a.D. 171 5.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression. [Add. ch. 13,644.]
A shield of arms, etc., as described at No. 5703, where the
seal is used as a rev, to an equestrian seal.
Rt Hon, Peregrine Bertie, Knt,, Lord Willoughby
of Willoughby and Eresby.
7436. [A.D. 1583.] Red: indistinct. \-^ X Wva, [Add.
ch. 32,819.]
Oval: a shield of arms : quarterly of eight pieces : — i. three
battering rams, barwise in pale, Bertie, etc. Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath, a lion's head,
affront^e, betw. two bats* wings, each charged with a fret ?
fii 8' • PEREQRINI * DOMINI • WILLVQHBY • D€ • ER€SBY •
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 50S
Another seal.
7437. [a.D. 1585.] Red : fine, edge chipped. 2 in. [Add.
ch. 32,820.]
A shield of arms : quarterly of eight pieces : I, Bertie ;
2, Fretty, Willoughby of Eresby ; 3, a cross moline ; 4, a
cross engrailed ; 5, quarterly, i. iv. a lion rampant, ii. iii. a
fret ; 6, a lion rampant ; 7, a fess dancett^e betw. six crosses
crosslets ; 8, barry of six, — and erm., three crescents, two and
one.- Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, on a
wreath, cf. No. 5703.
Supporters, dex, a monk or friar, sin, a wild-man.
In base on scroll the motto : —
NATVRA : VADO : VIRTVTE : VOLO.
Legend ; —
8IGILLVM : PEREGRINI : DOMINI : ET : BARONIS : WILVGHBY :
ET : ERESBY.
Carved border.
Robert Bertie^ \st Earl of Lindsey^
Lord Great C/iatnberlainy K,G,
7438. [A.D. 1634.] Red: very indistinct. About
If X I in. [Add. ch. 29,656.]
Shaped : a shield of arms : quarterly of six pieces, i, 6.
Three battering rams fesswise in pale, BERTIE, etc. Encircled
with a Garter inscribed with the usual motto. Ensigned
with a coronet.
7439. [a.d. 1634.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 29,969/]
Johannes de Bery.
7440. [a.D. 1364] Faded red: chipped. ^ in. [Harl.
ch. Ill G. 60.]
A shield of arms : two arrows in saltire, points downwards,
betw. in chief an estoile, in base a hunting-horn, at each side
a roundle, all within an engrailed border. Within a carved
border.
iSrCS'.] lOHANNIS D€ B€RY /m
7441. Sulph. cast from No. 7440. [D.C., F. 438.]
Henry de Beaton.
7442. [14th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
[Ixxxiii. 27.]
A shield of arms: a bend betw. six (bees?), Beston.
Betw. three small quatrefoil flowers. Within a carved panel
of eight cusped points.
^ SigtWum %• i»ettrfe( %• De %• iiefton %• >«*< •••
506 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Besyles, of [Hilperton\ co. Wilts.
7443; [a.D. 1405.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
I in. [Add. ch. 5688.]
A shield of arms : three torteaux, two and one, Besille,
or Besills. Within a carved gothic panel.
S^igOlum lelmt •htii
John Bette, of Bury^ etc., co. Suff.
7444. [A-D. 1401.] Red : imperfect, indistinct ; originally
encircled by a twisted rush. \ in. [Cott. ch. xxvii. 128.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a chevron, betw. the initial letters
L D. H.
H IH (?)
Stephen Bettenham, {of co. Kent f)
7445. [a.D. 141 1.] Red: gooid; from a ring. \ in.
[Add. ch. 16,464.]
A bear's head erased, muzzled and ringed. Crest of
Betenham.
Cabled border.
Stephen Bettenham, son and heir of J onif Bettenham,
GentL, late of Cranbrook, co, Kent
7446. [a.D. 1468.] Red : fine ; from a ring, with mark of
the chasing. -^ in. [Harl. ch. y6 C. 28.]
A bear's head erased, muzzled. Crest of BETENHAM.
Betw. the initial letters — %* 6*
Cabled border.
Peter Bettesworth, of Milland, co. Suss., Knt.
7447. [A.D. 163 1.] Red: very indistinct. ^ x -j^ in.
[Add. ch. 6008.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per chevron in chief three mullets,
in base a garb, (Chetmull })
Another seal.
7448. [A.D. 163 1.] Red. -i^ X | in. [Add. ch. 6009. J
Oval : on a wreath, out of a ducal coronet, a stag's head.
Bestney Betts^ Commissioner of Sewers, Esq.
7449. [a.D. 161 1.] Red : imperfect About -|^ x | in.
[Add. ch. 33»093-]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, 4. On a bend
cotised, three pierced cinquefoils, Bettes ; 2, 3, a lion
rampant.
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 507
Joseph Beits, of Bentley, co. Hants.
7450. [A.D. 1698.] Red : en placard, [Add. ch. 19,032.]
A shield of arms : v. seal of THOMAS Gawen, Add. ch.
19.031.
7451. Another. [Add. ch. 19,032.]
See also Richard Pepper.
Hugh de Bibbisworthe.
7452. [Early 14th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct
impression. I in. [Ixxxiii. 32.]
A shield of arms : three eagles displayed, two and one,
Bibbesworth. Suspended by a strap, betw. two wyverns
addorsed.
+ 8' * HYQONIS • D€ • BIBB1SWORTH6 :
Beaded border .
Walter^ son of Walter de Bibbe worthe^ or Bibbeswrthi
of CO, Herts, Knt
7453. [a.d. 1249.] Green: fine, now imperfect, i in.
[Egert. ch. 405.]
Shield shaped : a shield of arms : an eagle displayed.
fii S' WALT6R
7454. Plaster cast from fine impression. [Ixxxiv. 20.]
« 8' WALT6R1 * D€ - BIBSeWORTHe.
The letters bb, and OR, conjoined.
Philip Bickerstaffe^ aL Bickerstathei
of C/drton^ co, Northumb,
7455. [a.D. 1697.] Red : en placard^ on a label. -^ in.
[Add. ch. 26,392.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a cross crosslet, in the
dexter chief a crescent for difference, BlCKERSTAFFE. Crest,
on a helmet and mantling, a dexter hand holding an arrow
in bend.
Cf. Add. ch. 13,621, A.D. 1692.
Thomas de Bifeld^ or Byfeld, used by his son William,
of Thomby^ co. Northt f
7456. [A.D. 1358.] Red: from injured matrix. I in.
[Add. ch. 21,670.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a fess fretty, or a fess fretty
betw. six ermine spots. Betw. two wyverns.
X18IQILLVM THOM€ D€ BIFELD.
Beaded borders.
S08 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Huntley Bigg, of St Martins in the Fields ,
CO, Middy Scrivener,
â– ^457. [a.d. 1687.] Red, on a dark red mass. |^ x | in.
[Harl. ch. iii H. 33.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : on a chevron betw.
three cinquefoils, a mullet for difference. Over the shield a
helmet affrontd, mantling and wreath, but no crest.
Beaded border.
Richard Biggs, of King's- IValden, co, Hjertf, Gentl.
7458. [a.D. 1695.] Red: en placard, on di tdii^, 4x4- in.
[Add. ch. 35,91 l]
Oval : on a wreath, a stag's head. Betw. two palm-branches,
tied.
Richard Bigg, of King's- Walden, co, Hertf^ Gentl
7459. [a.D. 1729.] Red : en placard, on a tape. -IX^ in.
[Add. ch. 35,916.]
Oval : on a wreath, five arrows in a sheaf, entwined with a
serpent.
7460. [a.D. 1729.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,917.]
Seal used by Frances, wife of the above.
7461. [a.D. 1729.;
7462. [A.D. 1729.] Another.
Another. [Add. ch. 35,916.]
;Add. ch. 35.917-]
Seal used by Lister, son and heir of tlie above.
7463.
A.D. 1729.;
7464. [A.D. 1729.
Another.
Another.
Add. ch. 35916.;
Add. ch. 35,917.'
Ralph Bigot^ Lord of Stokton, etc, cos, Norf, and Suff,, Knt,
7465. [a.D. 1368.] Dark green: fine, i in. [Harl. ch.
46 D. 45.]
A shield of arms : on a cross engrailed five escallops,
Bygod. Betw. eight small cinquefoils or roses, and within
a cusped border or rosette of ten points, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
n : SbigflRum : m* : raOuIft : m* : btgot : M*AK»iiK*
7466. Sulph. cast from No. 7465. [D.C., F. 460.]
7467. [a.D. 1388.] Red: imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. 46 D. 46.]
ii : ^tgiUum : :it««*M*M*iiK*
7468. [a.D. 1404.] Red : fragmentary. [Harl ch. 46
D. 47.]
*««••«•«•«*•« bigot : «t • «t • M •
HERALDIC SEALS. 509
Roger Bigot; Earl of Norfolk^ Marshal of England.
7469. [Late Henry III.] Dark green : originally fine.
About i^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 19,823.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a cross, BiGOT.
1 : C0MITI8 : N
Inner border beaded.
Roger le Bygod, Earl of Norfolk, Marshal of England.
7470. [a.d. 1291.] Red: small fragment. [Add. ch.
5736.]
Legend only remains.
ALV
Beaded border.
Roger Bigod, 6th Earl of Norfolk, A.D. 1270-1307.
7471. [A.D. 1 30 1.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
-fl- in. [Ixxxiii. 33.]
A shield of arms : per pale, a lion rampant.
« 8IGILLVM • ROQERl • BIGOD.
Beaded borders.
John de Bilindone (Billington)^ of Leighton-Buzzard,
CO. Bedf
7472. [a.d. 1 349.] Creamy-white : very indistinct 4 X |^ in.
[Add. ch. 19,948.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three fleurs-de-
lis ? Suspended by a strap from a hook.
«c S' lOH ON (0
See next No. 7473.
John de Bilindone.
7473. [a.D. 147 1.] Red: originally fine, injured by
pressure, -f- ^ i i"* [Slo. ch. xxxii. 42.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three fleurs-
de-lis, or slipped trefoils. Suspended by a strap from a
hook.
^S' lOHAblbllS D' BlUbiDOId'.
Beaded borders.
Cf. with No. 7472, which may perhaps be from the same matrix as
this, notwithstanding the difference of the dates.
John Bill, al. Byll, Genii.
7474. [a.d. 1554.] Red: cracked, indistinct, ^xf in.
[Add. ch. 35.395.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a demi fleur-de-lis. Above the
shield a sprig of foliage.
SIO CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Eudo, fil Will, de Billesby, of Biisby, co. Line., Knt
l^lb. [Temp. Henry III.] Dark green: fine. IX^ in.
[Harl. ch. 46 D. 56.]
Shield shaped : a shield of arms : three hammers, two
and one.
« S' • 6VDON1S • D€ BILL6SBI.
Cf. Harl. ch. 46 E. i.
Family of BiUingham P
7476. [13th cent] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from the matrix, i in. [xxxv. 355.]
A shield of arms : three ducal crowns, two and one, in the
fess point an estoile or rose of six points for difference, cf.
arms of Crowner, Billingham, see of Ely, etc
+ 8101 LLYM + R€CTYM.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Billyng, Lord Chief Justice of tlte King^s Bench.
1^11 n [A.D. 1473.] Red : from signet ring with mark of
chased setting. | in. [Add. ch. 22,413.]
A talbot passant, perhaps the crest of the Lord Ch. Justice.
In the field the initial letter t*
John de Billyngham.
7478. [a.D. 1348.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression,
1. h. side broken off. ^ in. [Ixxxiii. 35.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three cushions. Within a
carved gothic panel
« 8 D€ • BILLYNQHAM.
Adam de BilokebL
7479. [A.D. 1337.] Brown : opaque. \^ in. [Harl. ch.
58 A. 46.]
On a cross, a man's head, couped at the neck, in profile,
betw. four buckles. Not on a shield. Within a pointed
quatrefoil panel
4-8' AD€ • D€ • BILOK6BL
Thomas de Birchovere, of Birchover, co. Derh.
7480. [a.D. 1350.] Discoloured red: originally fine, now
chipped on the edge. \ in. [Woll ch. ii. 17.]
A shield of arms : a fess dancettde betw. three indistinct
charges, perhaps eagles displayed. Suspended by a strap
from a lion's face, and betw. two small trees. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
LLYM : TH0M6 : D€ : BYRCHOY
HERALDIC SEALS. SI I
Henry Birkheved^ of Waltham St. Cross, co. Essex.
7481. [A.D. 1480.] Red. fXi in. [HarL ch. 78 I. 47.]
Octagonal signet : a garb, in allusion to the arms of
Birkenhead, viz. : three garbs within a bordure.
John de Birstalle.
See John de Walton.
Isabella de Birtley, of Silkesworde^ &c., co. Durham.
7482. [a.d. 1376.] Red: injured by pressure. 4^ in.
[Egert. ch. 574.]
A shield of arms : charges uncertain and indistinct. Within
a carved gothic panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
C81 lOH'lS D€
William Bisoet.
7488. [a.d. 1292.1 Sulph. cast from fine impression.
I in. [D.C., E. 415.J
A shield of arms : a bend, over all in chief a label of
five points.
+ S' WILL6LM1 : BISC6T.
Beaded borders.
Probably Scottish, cf. Harl. ch. 47 F. 27.
7484. Another, [xlvii. 1098.]
Richard de BiBkele^ of Frostenden, co. Suff.
7485. [a.D. 1349.] Green, mottled : fine, f in. [Harl.
ch. 46 E. 8.]
A shield of arms: quarterly, over all a bend, Biskell.
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented
with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
tH 8IQILL' • RICARDI • D' • BISK6L'.
7486. Svilph. cast from No. 7485. [D.C., F. 307.]
Thomas de Bischopleghy of Turwicky co. Bucks t
7487. [a.d. 1336.] Dark green: fine, well preserved, edge
chipped. I in. [Harl ch. 46 E. 4.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. two saltires in chief and
a cross in base. . In chief point a roundle for difference.
Within a carved gothic panel.
ta SY • THOME • D€ • BI8GH0PLEQH.
7488. Sulph. cast of No. 7487. [D.C., F. 259.]
512 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Thomas de Bitilisgate.
Seal used hy Wentelina, wife of John DE Ralegh, CAev.
7489. [A.D. 138L] Red: fine, i in. [Cott. ch. xxix. 3.]
A shield of arms : a bend ermine. Betw. two slipped
flowers. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil and triangle,
ornamented with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
* 8IQ • THOM€ • D€ • BITILISQAT6'
7490. Sulph. cast of No. 7489. [D.C., F. 535.]
Thurston Blackman.
7491. [a.D. 1769.] Red: en placard, [Add. ch. 29,627.]
See description under Thomas Barnard.
William de Blaetoft
7492. [a.D. 1336.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxiii. 40.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed. Above the shield a
tree of three branches. At each side a wyvem.
* 8' WILL6LMI • D€ • BLA6TOFT.
Anthony Blagrave, of Soutlicotty co, Berks, Esq.
Seal used by Richard Allen, of Sulham, co, Berks^ Esq,
7493. [A.D. 175 l] Red: en placard, ^X-iV in. [Add.
ch. 19,252.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three legs in armour couped
at the thigh and erased at the ancle, in chief a crescent for
difference, Blagrave.
Beaded bordei
Philadelphia Blagrave^ of Sunning^ co, Berk,^ Widow,
7494. [a.d. 173 1.] Red: en placard^ on a tape. Im-
perfect 4^X1- in. [Add. ch. 19,250.]
Oval : a shield of arms : per fess and pale counterchanged,
three trefoils slipped, a mullet for difference. Perhaps
Simeon or Symonds.
Beaded border.
Jacob de Blake.
Seal used by Thomas Columbell, of Tlwrp in Glebis,
CO, Notty Esq,
7495. [a.D. 1429.] Red : indistinct. ^ in. [Woll. ch.
iv. 17.]
A shield of arms : three eagles' heads erased.
^ lACOB /«( D6 AK BLAK€.
HERALDIC SEALS. 513
John de Blakebome, seal used by JOHN Frensshe,
of Chiddingleyy co. Suss,
7496. [A.D. 1487.] Red: indistinct. -J in. [Add ch.
29,831.1
A shield of arms : a stag at speed, in the sinister chief
an escallop. Within a carved quatrefoil panel.
Legend betw. the points : —
8' lOH' _ IS D€ B — LAk€B — ORN€.
John Blaket.
7497. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast from good impression.
4 in. [D.C., F. 347.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three trefoils slipped.
Within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
Legend between the points : —
8' 10 _ Hr8 _ BLA _ K€T.
Beaded border.
Thomas Blast, of cos. Suss, and Hertf.
7498. [a.D. 1 40 1.] Red : fine, chipped. | in. [Add.
ch. 3573I-]
A shield of arms : three arbalests or cross-bows, two and
one. Within a carved gothic trefoil panel, ornamented with
small quatrefoils along the inner edge.
« Sigflltttn : 0^ome : ilaft m
Thomas Blannfronnt, of Ramenham, co. Berk.
7499. [a.d. 1340.] Red: edge injured by pressure.
^Xi in. [Cott. ch. xxiii. 21.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a lion passant, a chief. Betw.
three sprigs of foliage.
In place of a legend a wavy scroll of foliage.
Beaded borders.
Roger de Blaykeston, or Blackstone.
7600. [A.D. 1353.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
44 in. [Ixxxiii. 41.]
A shield of arms : two bars, in chief three cocks, Black-
STONE. Betw. two slipped trefoils. Within a carved trefoil
panel.
8* ROQâ‚ ¬RI D€ BLAYK68TON : m
Beaded border.
VOL. II. 2 L
514 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Raynold Blechendenu
Seal used by Timothy, son of Paul Johnson,
of Fordwick, co, Kent^ Esq.
7601. [A.D. 1586.] Red : injured. About -^ X j- in. when
perfect [Harl. ch. 78 I. d]
A shield of arms : a fess crenelle betw. three lions' heads
erased and collared, Blechenden.
Beaded border.
William Bloome, of Swaffkam, co. Norf,
7502. [a.d. 1639.] Red : injured. | in. [Add. ch.
30,826.]
A bull's head, couped.
Thomas Blosse^ of Little Belstead, co. Suff.^ Esq.^
son and heir of THOMAS Blosse, of Norwic/u
7503. [a.D. 1638.] Red : much injured by pressure.
^ X i in. [Add. ch. 10,55 l]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex. three dragons passant in
pale, Bloss ; sin. per pale, a saltire. Crest on a helmet,
mantling, and wreath a demi-dragon.
Carved border.
Bdward Le BloinxL
7604. [a.D. 1354.] Plaster cast from indistinct impressioQ.
I in. [Ixxxiii. 43.]
A shield of arms : three griffins or winged lions passant in
pale. On sprigs of foliage. Within a carved gothic panel of
eight points.
* SIQILLVM • 6DWARDI • L€ BLOVNT.
Beaded borders,
[Felipa Blount.]
Seal used by HENRY EngeHERst, of Merden, co. Suss.
7505. [A.D. 1428.] Red. i in. [Harl. ch. 78 A. 13.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, Blount. Betw. a trefoil
and two estoiles of six points, that on the L h. side wanting.
8' F6LIP€ ai T.
John Le BkmBt.
7606. [Temp. Edw. III.] Sulph. cast from fine impres-
sion. 4 in. [xlvii. 1424.]
A shield of arms ; three fleurs-de-lis. Betw. three roses
and within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
» SIQILLVM • lOH'IS • L' • BLOVNT.
Laing's MS. Cata/.y Na. 461. Cf. John, son of Hugh le Blount, Ad\
ch. 24,067, A.D. 1365 ; and John Blount, Add. ch. MyOb^ A.D. 1368.
HERALDIC SEALS. glj
John Le Blount, of Skeprigge, t co. Wilts.
7507. [A.D. 1343.] Red: fine, imperfect fin. [Add.
ch. 17,409.]
A shield of arms, coucM: barry nebuly of six, BLOUNT.
Crest on a helmet and manth'hg a fan-shaped plume. In the
field a wyvem, by way of cUx, supporter.
Cf. Add. MSS. 5937, f. J 19, and 6046, f. 50^. Add. ch. I7»396. a.d. 1324.
^ FRANQ€ • LC€Q€ • TI€Q€.
. Beaded borcjers.
Michaell Blonnt, of Iver^ co. Buck,
{afterwards Sir Michael Blount).
7508. [A.D. 1578.] Red. |- X 4 in. [Harl. ch. 86 B. 22.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of eight ? BLOUNT. Crest
on a helmet, and ornamental mantling, out of a ducal coronet,
two horns.
Cf. HarL MS, 1533, f. 102.
Richard Blownte/ of London, Gentl,
7509. [A.D. 1571.] Red: much injured by pressure.
About 1^ X 4 in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 1 1 1 H. 1 5.]
A shield of arms : barry nebuly of six, Blount. Crest on
a helmet and ornamental mantling, an armed foot in the sun ?
Cabled border.
Thomas Le Blount
7510. \Temp, Edw. III.] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
4 in. [xlvii. 1425.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw.* six martlets, ^Blount.
Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wyverns.
» dlQILL' : THOM€ : LC : BLOYNT.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Blotint.
Seal used by HUGH MORGAN Aprice, of co, Cardigan,
7511. [a.d. 1641.] Red : injured by pressure. About
-i^ X I- in. [Harl. ch. 86 I. 51.]
A shield of arms: barry nebuly of eight, a bordure,
Blount. Crest on a helmet and ornamental mantling, an
armed foot in the sun.
Beaded border.
William Blounte, of Halden Place, co, Kent., Esq,
7512. [A.D. 1586.] Red: imperfect, indistinct -f^ x | in.
[Harl. ch. 77 R 49!]
2 L 2
5l6 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms: quarterly, i, two bars, over all an
escarbuncle of eight rays, pomett^e and florett^e, BLOUNT ;
2, 3, 4, defaced ; in fess point a mullet (?) for difference.
Cabled border.
Frannceys Bluet, of St. Coolant co. Carn.y Esq,
7513. [A.D. 1558.] Reddish-brown, \ in. [Add. ch.
13,081.]
Octagonal signet bearing the arms : a chevron betw. three
eagles displayed, Bluet.
Walter Bluett, of Chard, co. Somers., Knt.
7514. [a.D. 1363.] Light brown: chipped on r. h. side.
^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 E. 29.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three eagles displayed.
Bluet. Betw. three pairs of leaves, slipped. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
ft * 8IQILL' • WALTeRI • BL€V€T.
7616. Sulph. cast from No. 7514. [D.C., F. 429.]
Jolin Le Blund.
7516. [Late 13th or early 14th cent] Plaster cast from
indistinct impression, i in. [Ixxxiii. 42.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the first [and fourth ?]
quarters a bird ?
ft 8' • 10HANN18 • L€ • BLVND.
Beaded border.
William Le Blnnd.
7517. [Temp. Edw. XL] Sulph. cast from indistinct im-
pression. I X 4 in. [D.C., F. 205.]
Oval : a shield of arms : barry wavy of six, Blount, etc.
Suspended by a strap from a tree of three branches.
8' WILL'I • L€ • BLVND.
7618. Plaster cast from No. 7517. [IxxxiiL 46.]
John BlnndeL
Seal used by William Wetheryngsete,
Chaplain of Yarmouth, co, Norf
7519. [A.D. 1 396.] Red : imperfect, indistinct About
\ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 2006.]
A shield of arms (diapered) : on a fess a crescent, in chief a
fleur-de-lis (?)
+ St ioi^ante + bltttt&eL
HERALDIC SEALS. $iy
Banulph Blundeville, 6/A Eari of Chester.
[a.d. 1180-1231.]
7520. Cast in composition painted dark reddish-brown,
from imperfect impression. About 2^ in. [iii. 9.]
. A shield of arms of early shape : a lion or wolf rampant.
fii 81 ANVLFI COMITI 16.
Balph de Bockyngge^ of Helmingham, co, Suff.
7521. [a.D. 1 3 18.] Red : fine, f in. [Add. ch. 9904.]
A shield of arms : a cross moline. Cf. a cross botpnnde,
BOCKINGHAM of Suffolk. Within a carved and pointed
gothic quatrefoil.
« PRIV6 SVY : € B€N CONV.
Beaded border.
' Cf. Add. ch. 10,279 ; io>28o.
Balph de Bockyngge, of Helminghamy co, Suff.
7522. [a.D. 1 376.] Red : originally very fine, now imper-
fect on 1. h. side, i in. [Add. ch. 10,279.]
A shield of arms : a fess nebuly, betw. six crosses crosslet
fitchdes, BOCKING. In the fess point an annulet for difference.
Suspended by a strap from a forked tree. Within a carved
gothic panel.
• l&igflQitttn : roSuIpi^i : &e : t*
Carved border.
7523. [A.D. 1394.] Red: very fine, edge chipped. [Add.
ch. 10,280.]
- I&tgaitttn : roSuIptit : &e : [ilocftsngge*
.Cf. Add. ch. 9904.
Jolin de Bodel, or Boydele, of Burwell, co. Line,
7524. [Temp, Hen. III.] Dark green : cracked, imperfect
l^ in. . [Harl. ch. 47 A. 7.]
A shield of arms of early shape : a bend sinister and fess.
« SIG . . . lOHAklkllS D€ B0D6L.
" 7525. Sulph. cast from No. 7524. [D.C., D. 233.]
Cf. HarL ch. 50 D. 47, and 55 D. 15, Ump. Hen. III.
Thomas Bogheleglie, of Boycomb in Fareweye^ co, Devon,
7526. [a.D. 1386.] Dark green : indistinct. \ in. [Add.
ch. 13,009,]
A shield of arms : a bend vaird, betw. seven lozenges, four
in chief and three in base.
»• »
Beaded border.
5l8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Edmnnd de Bootin [Boliiin]^
of Barton-Seagrave^ co. Northt^ Knt
7527. \Temp, Edw. II.] Green, mottled : somewhat in-
distinct, edge chipped. | in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 34.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
BOHUN.
S' eADMVNDI D€ BOVN.
Beaded border.
7528. Sulph. cast from No. 7527. [D.C., F. 392.]
Hamphrey de Bnhun.
7529. [a.d. 1238.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
I-J- in. [Ixxxiii. 53.]
A shield of arms: a bendlet betw. six lions rampant,
BOHUN.
fii 8IGIL' : HVI4FR1D1 06 BVHVM :
Beaded borders.
Humplirey de Butuij al Bol^un.
7530. [a.D. 1 260 J Plaster cast from chipped impression.
ItV in. [Ixxxjii. 54]
A bend charged with fleur-de-lis betw. six lions rampant,
for BoHUN, not on a shield
* 8IG VNFRIDI D€ BVVN.
Beaded borders.
Humphrey de Bohun,
4/A Earl of Hereford, and of Essex,
Secretum,
7531. rA.D. 1300.1 Plaster cast from fine impression.
i-iV in. [Ixxxiii. 55.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant.
On a tree of five slipped leaves. Betw. two trees.
* 8€GR€T • H • D€ • BOHVN • COMITIS •
H6R6FORD • €T • 6SS6X16.
Beaded borders.
Another Secretum.
7532. [A.D. 132a] Plaster cast from fine but imperfect
impression, i^^g- in. [Ixxxiii. 56.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
BoHUN. At the top and at each side of the shield three
slipped trefoils.
« S€GR€TV : H : D€ : BOHVN : COMITIS :
H€R€FORD : €T : 6886X16.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 519
Another Seal.
7533. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, i-^ in. [Ixxxiii. 59.]
A shield of arms of BOHUN as before.
* S' HVMFRIDI • D€ • BOHVN • C0MITI8 •
H€R€FORD' • €T • €886X16.
Beaded borders.
Homplirey de Bohnxiy 6th Earl of Hereford^
Earl of EsseXy etc.. Lord High Constable,
A.D. 133S-1361.
7534. [A.IX 1349.] Red: fragment only of fine seal.
About If in. when perfect [L.F.C., xviii. i.]
A shield of arms: BOHUN, as in No. 7532. Within an
elaborately carved and traced gothic panel, nearly all broken
away, but enclosing over the shield a small circular counter-
sunk compartment in which is a lion passant guardant
• ••■■.• ••■■Soc • ■• •
7535. [A.D. 1337.
impression, if in.
. Plaster cast from fine but chipped
Ixxxiii. 62.]
S' HVMFRIDI • D6 • BOHVN • C0Mm8 •
H6R6F0RD' • 6T • 6886X.
7536. [A.D. 1342.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
slightly chipped. [Ixxxiii. 64.]
Another Seal.
7537. [A.D. 1355.] Plaster cast from impression injured
in places by pressure, if ia [Ixxxiii. 69.]
A shield of arms: BOHUN, as before. Within a finely
carved gothic panel enriched with open tracery and orna-
mented along the inner edge with small ball-flowers.
%' pff : Be X ioi^u ; twx% : ^txtV : etCrx :
(ortabur angr*
Jolianna de Bohan.
7538. [A.D. 13 13.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
i^ in. [Ixxxiii. 57.]
Pointed oval : a shield of arms: a bend cotised betw. six
lions rampant Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches on a mount.
ft 8IGILU IOHANN6 • D6 • BOHVN.
520 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Johanna de Bohnni
Countess of Hereford^ Essex and Northampton^
dau. of Richard Fitz-Alan, Earl of Arundel,
and widow ^Humphrey de Bohun, Earl of Hereford, etc.
7539. [a.d. 1389.] Red: fragmentary. i-J-in. [Harl. ch.
46 F. 6.]
For description see below, No. 7540.
II %' * ioffunnt • &e • iofittn • torn mt
7540. [a.d. 1 393.] Red : originally fine, chipped at edge,
injured by pressure. [Add. ch. 15,602.]
A shield of arms : per pale, £kx., BOHUN, as in No. 7538 ;
sin., quarterly i, 4, a lion rampant, Fitz-Alan ; 2, 3, chequy,
Warrenne. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on a
mount. Supporters, two swans, each holding the shield in
the beak. Within a carved gothic panel or rosette.
* 16' • iofi ofittti • tomtttnie • "^ttfotOit •
ttttxit * tt * tiotfiaiitt*
7541. [A.D. 1406.] Red : fine, edge injured. [Harl. ch.
46 F. 7.]
II Sk' * io^nnt * Be • ioi^ttn •to
7542. [a.d. 1407.] Red: fine, edge chipped. [Harl. ch.
Ill D. 43.]
« • • ofianne • Be • ho^nn • tomitittt * l^erCorBie •
etfex mt
7543. Sulph. cast of No. 7542. [D.C., G. 119.]
7544. Plaster cast from good impression. [Ixxxiii. 70.]
• Sb' * iofianne • Be • ho^nn • tomiHttt • fierfotBie •
efCexie • et • notfiantr (?)
John de Boan, Bonhon [or Bohnn], of co. Nott, Knt.
7545. [A.D. 1286.] Dark green, i in. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 50.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lioncels ram-
pant, BOHUN.
fii : SIGILLVM : lOHAN • D€ : BOVN :
Beaded borders.
7546. Sulph cast from No. 7545, [D.C., E. 425.]
John de Bohnn, 5 /A Earl of Hereford,
^h Earl of Essex, Lord High Constable of England, etc,
A.D. 1321-1335-
7547. [A.D. 1326.] Red ; originally very fine, now chipped
at edges, i^ in. App. by a plaited cord of red silk strands.
[Add. ch. 28,574.]
A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
HERALDIC SEALS. $21
BOHUN. Betw. three slipped trefoils. Within a carved
gothic six-foil panel, ornamented along the inner edge with
small quatrefoils or ball-flowers, and inscribed in an equi-
lateral triangle of open tracery with a small circular counter-
sunk compartment in each corner. Along each outside
length of the triangle is a circular six-foil panel carved and
ornamented, bearing a plaque or circular shield of arms of
Boh UN as above.
8' • lOH'IS • D€ • BOHVN CO €R . . ORD' • €T • €886X'.
Beaded border.
. 7548. [A.D. 1334.] Red : originally fine, now the central
part only remaining. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 5.]
ORD €
7549. Sulph. cast from No. 7548. [D.C., F. 249.]
7550. Plaster cast from indistinct impression. [Ixxxii. 58.]
8* I0H'I8 • D€ • BOHVN • G0MITI8 • H6R6FORD' • €T • €8S€X'.
Jolin Bolinn, of Midhurst Matter, etc., co. Suss., Knt.
7551. [a.D. 1430.] Red : chipped, injured by pressure.
1 1 in. [Add. ch. 20,114.]
A shield of arms, c(mchi\ a cross, BoHUN. Crest on a
helmet and mantling the head of an uncertain animal ? Within
a carved gothic panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the
inner edge.
l^isOlttm : iofiamite : iofittn •
• Beaded border.
Margaret de Boliim^ Countess of Hereford, etc.,
dau. ofKhi^vn Lord Basset, widow of ]ohja de Bohun.
7552. [A.D. 1339.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
i:J- in. [Ixxxiii. 63.]
A shield of arms : BoHUN. Within elaborately traced and
carved panel as described in No. 7547. The small circular
compartments contain, instead of shields of arms, sprigs of
foliage and flowers.
. . . MARQAR6T6 • COM 171886
Oliver de Bohnn, or Bohonn.
7653. [a.D. 1334.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxiii. 61.]
A shield of arms : on a bend cotised betw. six lions
rampant, three escallops, BoHUN. Betw. three swans or
pelicans. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil
panel, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatre-
foils or ball-flowers.
ft 8CIQ3ILLVM : 0LIV6RI : D6 : BOHOVN.
522 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Biohard de Bohan, al. Bohan.
7654. [a.D. 1343.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
^ X -l-f in. [IxxxiiL 67,'\
Oval : a shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six lions
rampant, Bohun.
8' RICARDI • D€ • BOVN.
Savaric de Bohnn, or Bonn, of Midhursty co, Sussi
7665. [Early Hen. III.] Green, mottled : fine. i{- in.
[Harl. ch. 46 F. i.]
A shield of arms of early shape: a crescent within a
bordure.
•f 8IGILL' : SAVARI : D€ : BOVM.
Cf. Harl. ch. 46 F. 2. Savaric de Bohun. Early 13th cent
7666. Sulph. cast from No. 7555. [D.C., E. 376.]
William de Bohnn, Ear/ of Northampton,
A.D. 1 337-1 360.
7667. Plaster cast from fine but chipped impression. l-f in.
[Ixxxiii. 60.]
A shield of arms : on a bend cotised betw. six lions rampant,
three estoiles, for BOHUN. Within a carved gothic panel.
ft 8' WILL'I * D OHVN * COMITIS • NORHAMPTONie.
Another Seal.
7668. [a.D. 1342.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
^tV '^^' [Ixxxiii. 65.]
Similar to the foregoing, but from a different matrix.
ft 8' WILL'I * D€ * BOHVN H COM ORHAMPTONI6.
Another Seal,
7669. Similar, from another matrix. [Ixxxiii. 66.1
Another Seal,
7660. [a.d. 1353.] Plaster cast from imperfect impression.
i|^ in. [Ixxxiii. 68.]
A shield of arms: BOHUN as before. Within a carved
gothic trefoil panel.
^ &' * guaieltni • Ve • fiofi iUti * mt^wxivtant*
John de Bokelee, ofLangeton, co. Linc.^ Knt,
7661. [a.d. 1268-9.] Cast in green composition from
original impression : very imperfect, central part only remaia-
ing. About i^ in. when perfect piL 36.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. six lions rampant
Legend wanting.
HERALDIC SEALS. 523
Benry Bokeuham, of Great Tkornham, co. Suff., Knt
7562. [A.D. 1625,] Red : indistinct f x -J- in. [Harl.
ch. 57 H. 42]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, BOKENHAM. Over it a
helmet and mantling* without crest.
Cabled border.
Hugh de Bokenham, of Snyterton^ co. Norf, Knt
7663. [a.d. 1325.] Dark green : fine, edge chipped. ^ in.
[Harl. ch. 46 F. 10.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, on a bend three bezants.
Background engraved with parallel lines.
ft 8' : HVGONIS : CD€ :] BOKEMHAM :
7564. Sulph. cast from No. 7563. [D.C., F. 217.]
John de Bokyngham.
7565. [a.d. 1384.] Plaster cast from indistinct impressiort.
I^ in. [Ixxxiii. 51.]
A shield of arms : a cross crosslet or botonn^e, BOKENHAMt
Within a carved panel of six cusped points.
& * ioHfi» * tie • iiuftltoi^atn (?)
John Bokenham.
7566. [a,d. 1423.] Plaster cast About I x f in.
[Ixxxiii. 50.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : fretty, BOKENHAM. Sus-
pended by a strap frpm a tree of two branches.
^^-^^1 «V«V^^^i^PVW^V-V^
William, son of Ralph de Bokenhud,
of Wakote Manor ^ etc^ co. Norf
7667. [A.D. 1344.] Red : fine. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 11.]
A shield of arms : a cross compony countercompony,
Bokenham. Betw. two slipped trefoils. Within a carved
and pointed gothic quatrefoil ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
ft SIQ' • WILLeLMl • D€ • B0K€|4HAM.
Beaded border.
7568. Sulph. cast from No. 7567. [D.C., F. 287.]
I • • . wwwr-
Thomaa de Boketone, or Buotone,
of Great Harrowdetiy co. Northt.
7569. [aJ). 1324.] Light-greenish white : indistinct \ in.
[Add. ch. 22,004.]
A shield of arms : three bucks, two and one. Betw. two
wyverns, and suspended by a strap from a hook.
+ SIQILUVM ■TH0M6 • 06 BVCTON'.
524 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alan, son and heir of John de Bokysselle, or Bokeselle,
of Ickleshanty co. Suss., etc,
7570. [Temp, Edw. I.] Green : fine, chipped at the top.
I in. [Add. ch. 20,091.]
A lion couchant, fretty, supporting three shields of arms
meeting in base : — i, three crescents a canton ; 2, quarterly, a
bend vaird ; 3. fretty. Cf. the arms of BUCKSHALL of Sussex,
a lion rampant fretty.
ft S' • ALANl : D€ • BVK€SHILL€.
7571. [a.d. 1 3 12.] Green : imperfect, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 20,115.]
ALANr • D€ . . K€ . . . HII
Thomas Bold.
7572. [15th cent] Sulph. cast from fine impression.
l\ in. [D.C., G. 230.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three roundles. Crest
pn a helmet and wreath, a plume of three feathers. Betw.
two wavy sprigs.
Oeofbrey Boleyn, of Denham, co, Buck,^ etc.
7573. [a.d. 1442.] Red : indistinct. From a ring. 4 in.
{Harl. ch. iii G. 31.]
A bull's head cabossed, in allusion to the arms of BOLEYN.
In the field above, the initial letters G. B. The field replenished
with sprigs of foliage.
Cabled border.
William Boleyn, of Sele and Kemsing, co. Kent, Clerk.
. 7574. [A.D. 1526.] Red : fine. -^ in. [Harl. ch, 86 G. 54.]
Lozenge-shaped, from a signet ring. A bull's head couped :
crest of BULLEN. In the field below, the. initial letter w.
Cabled border.
John de BoleyngP
7575. [A.D. 1389.] Green, mottled: indistinct 4 in,
[Add. ch. 15,718.]
. A shield of arms : a bend cotised betw. six roundles. Sus-
pended by a strap from a three-branched tree, Betw. two
wingless wyverns.
8' lOHANNIS D€ BOLEYNQ (r)
The E in Boleyng is very obscure and conjectural.
HERALDIC SEALS. $2$
Thomas de Bollesdnne.
7576. [13th cent.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I^ X 2| in. [Ixxviii. 35.]
A shield of arms of early shape : six lozenges, three, two
and one.
« SIGILLVM • TOMAS • DE • B0LLE8DVNE.
Another Seal.
7577. Plaster cast from similar seal : nearly, but not quite
identical with above, slightly larger. 2\ X if in. [Ixxxiii. 88.]
Bartholomew Bolney, of Ckiddingley, co. Suss.
Idle. [A.D. 1459.] Red : indistinct |^ x -i- in. [Add. ch.
30,337.]
A shield of arms : a crescent, and in chief two mullets of
six points, BOLNEY.
Cabled border.
7579. [a.d. 1466.] Red: chipped. [Add. ch. 29,815.]
John Bolney.
7580. [a.D. 1378.] Red: cracked, somewhat indistinct.
4 in. [Add. ch. 23,144.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron betw. three escallops, as
many indistinct charges. Betw. two -oak-leaves, slipped.
Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil.
ft 8IGILL' • IOH'18 • B0LN6Y.
Thomas BoIouTi o/co. Somerset.
7581. [A.D. 1420.] Red : fine, slightly chipped, i in.
[Harl. ch. 83 D. 32.]
A shield of arms : a butterfly or harvest-fly, BOLOURD or
BOLOURK Suspended by a strap from a forked tree.
Within a carved gothic panel.
Stgdbim : ti^ome : hoioux :
7582. Sulph. cast from No. 7581. [D.C., G. 161.]
Robert Bolton, 0/ co, Suff., Clerk.
7583. [A.D. 1430.] Red: imperfect. i in. [Harl. ch.
54 I. 10.]
A shield of arms : (diapered) on a bend engrailed some
indistinct charges. Within a carved gothic cinquefoil.
ft SigiOS : Bttt : roi iolton : tftet
Cabled border.
1
526 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Johaiuia^ zvtfe ^ Simon Bonde, Citizen of London.
. 7584. [A.D. 1362.] Red: small fragment [HarL ch.
46 F. 24.]
Part of a shield of arms : a fess nebulae betw. three in-
distinct charges.
-'â– ---
Simon Bonde, Citizen of London.
7686. [A.D. 1362.] Red : very imperfect, r. h. side broken
away. About i in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 F. 24.]
A shield of arms : a Hon rampant Within a garved gothic
panel ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
OtdH m mm %tMt m mm
Thomas Bonde^ of Gretyngham, eU,^ co. Suff,
7686. [A.D. 1 361.] Red : fine, chipped at the edge. -J in.
[Add. ch. 10,199.]
A shield of arms : (diapered lozengy) a fess, BOND.
Within an elaborately carved and traced gothic trefoil with
eight circular panels.
ft 8IGILLVM m THOM6 m BOMD€ m
7587. [A.D. 13591] Green : injured by pressure, imperfect
[Add. ch. 10,198.]
8101 H . M€.
Dante Wenefrld BondOi
widow of Sir GEORGE BONDER Knt^ of London.
7588. [A.D. 1596.] Red. A X iV in- [Add. ch. 35,848.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a cross engrailed^ in the dexter
chief a lozenge. Arms of Leigh.
Beaded border.
Robert BonereSi of Merchewod Valley, [MarsAwood]
CO, Dorset, Priest.
7589. [A.D. 1338.] Red: originally fine, now chipped,
edge wanting. About f in. when perfect [Harl. ch.
46 F. 26.]
A shield of arms : an anchor betw. three leopards' heads
jessants-de-lys, within a bordare engrailed Within a finely
carved gothic rosette of eight cusped points, ornamented with
small ball-flowers along the inner border ; and betw. three
pairs of slipped quatrefoils.
Legend h^tw. the points : —
VH «_ OB' _ Tl ^ BO _ N€ _ R8 _ P€ — SB.
7690. Sulph. cast from No. 7589. [D.C., F. 274]
HERALDIC SEALS.. 527
William BoneviUe, Knt.
7591. [iSth cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [xcii. 70.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ quarterly, I, 4, six mullets,
BONVILE, 2, 3, three lions rampant Crest on a helmet and
ornamental mantling an old man's head wearing a long cap.
Betw. two initial letters, tl t (?)
[S^] M toOldmi * ionetoiOe * mOttto (?)
Robert de Bonbam,
son and heir ^ JOHN DE BoNHAM, Knt,
of the Manor of Great Wychford^ co, Wilts,
7692. [a.D. 1356.] Red: indistinct in places, or badly
impressed, i in. [Add. ch. 17,754.]
A shield of arms : a chevron wavy, betw. three crosses
patties fitchdes at the foot, BONHAM. Betw. two pairs of
leaves slipped. Within a carved and pointed gothic cinquefoil.
ft SIQILLVM : R0B6RT1 : BONHAM.
Beaded border.
7593. [a.D. 1351.] Dark green: originally fine, now im-
perfect [Ajdd. ch. I s,o8 1 .]
ft SIGILLVM : RO ONHAM.
Thomas Bonham, Esq,^ of Great WycAford, co. Wilts.
7594. [a.D. 1449.] R^d • originally very fine, now frag-
mentary. About 1-1- in. when perfect Enclosed in a piece of
damask of the same date. [Add. ch. 15,089.]
0, A shield of arms, C0uchi\ a chevrcwi wavy, betw. three
crosses pattees fitchdes at the foot, Bonham. Crest, <mi ^
helmet, mantling, and chapeau, broken away.
• # • # • wcost ••«#«•
R. A small round counterseal, 4 in. A label or mitre-like
escrol ; in the field a motto :S*«*«*t|p«**««# r(?)
â–²gnes Bonkede, kinswoman and coheiress of
Thomas Huscarl, Knt., of Estbrightwell Manor, eo, Oxon.
7695. [a.d. 1379.] Red. 4 in. From ring with marks of
chased setting. [Add. ch. 23,859.]
A shield charged with pseudo-heraldic devices : a chevron,
plain on the under and nebuly on the upper side, betw. two
saltires in chief, and an estoile of eight points in. base. Betw.
three willow sprigs.
528 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
CapL James Boxmell, of Ratcliffe, co. Midd., Mariner.
7596. [A.D. 1672.] Red, covered with paper before im-
pression: indistinct and imperfect About f x -^ in. [Add.
ch. 13,675.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire cotised.
Adam de Bent . . . elL
7597. [A.D. 141 7.] Red: imperfect, indistinct About
i in. when perfect [HarL ch. 51 K 55.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three lions' gambs erect ?
Betw. three small quatrefoils slipped. Within a carved and
traced gothic ornamental panel of three semicircular and five
pointed cusps.
«( 8' . AD€ ' D€ • BONT €LL.
Barton BootlL
5^ John Hodson.
John Boothe, of St Waynardes^ co. Heref^ GentL
7598. [A.D. 1634.] Red: indistinct -J- in. [Add. ch.
1933.]
A shield of arms : three boars' heads erect and erased, in
chief a crescent for difference, BOOTHE.
Beaded border.
7599. [A.D, 1634.] Red : imperfect. [Add. ch. 1934.]
Used by William Bodenham, of co. Heref
7600. [A.D. 1634.] Red: very indistinct [Add. ch.
1934.]
7601. [A.D. 1634.] Red: very indistinct [Add. ch.
1936.]
John Booth, of Braynton, co. Heref ^ Esq.
7602. [A.D. 1660.] Red : imperfect. About \ in. [Add.
ch. 1959.]
A shield of arms : three boars' heads erect and erased,
BOOTHE.
Thomas Bordale, of St. A IbariSy co. Hertf.
7603. [A.D. 1409.] Red. \ in. [Add. ch. 18,192.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. two crosses
patty in chief and an annulet in base. Cf. the arms of
TWYCROSS, WOTTON, etc.
Cabled border.
7604. [a.D. 1446.] Red: injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
18.193O
HERALDIC SEALS. 529
William Borestalle, of Colmorde Manor, co. Bedf,, etc. Clerk,
7606.
perfect.
*A.D. 1389.] Red: fragmentary. About I- in. when
|Harl. ch. 46 F. 35.]
A shield of arms : charged apparently with a fess betw.
three crowns, that in base broken off. Within a carved inner
border.
m SI WILL' T€.
Bobert de Borgate, \of Borgate, or Burgate, co. Suff]
7606. [Late 12th or early 13th cent.] Creamy- white :
originally fine, now chipped at edge. i| in. [Add. ch.
28,354-]
A shield of arms of early shape : paly of six, (the pales
bend in slightly towards the base), on a canton or quarter a
lion passant (or perhaps rampant). Cf. the arms of BORGAT,
BuRGATE, etc., paly of six. This is an interesting example
of early heraldry.
« 8 OB€R . . . D€ . . . GATe.
Bobert de Bnrgatei [o/Burgate, co. Suff]
Perhaps same as the previous person.
7607. [Late 12th or early 13th cent] Creamy white:
very fine. i-| in. [Add. ch. 28,355.]
A shield of arms of early shape : three piles converging
towards the base (but not quite meeting), on a canton or
quarter a lion rampiant. See No. 7606. This is an interesting
example of early heraldry. The canton is probably an
honourable augmentation.
tt 8IGILU V ROBeRTi V De •:• evROATe.
Beaded borders.
7608. Plaster cast from a chipped impression. [Ixxxiv.
70.]
Jolin Borlas, or Barlase, of Marlow, co. Buck.
7609. [A.D. 1553.] Red : injured. tV X 4- in. [Harl. ch.
76 E. 12.]
On a wreath a boar's head, couped at the neck. Crest of
BORLASE.
Beaded border.
Jolin Borlase, or Bnrlacey, of Little Mar low, co. Bucks, Esq.
7610. [A.D. 156L] Red. 4 x tV in. [Lansd. ch. 577.]
Oval : on a wreath a boar's head couped at the neck.
Crest of BORLASE,
Beaded border.
7611. [A.D. 1 561.] Another. [Lansd. ch. 578.]
VOL. IL 2 M
530 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Emald de Bosoo.
7612. [Circ. A.D. 1216-1236.] Dark green, speckled: fine
originally, now chipped at top. I^ in. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 55.]
A shield of arms of early shape : two bars, on a canton or
quarter a lion passant
^ SIQILL' : 6RNALDI : De : BO
7613. Sulph. cast from No. 7612. [D.C., E. 326.]
Jolin de Bosco^ Knt, son ^?/" Arnulph de Bosco,
of Assingtofiy CO, Suff,
7614. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green, mottled : fine. i in.
[Harl. ch. 47 A. 17.]
A shield of arms : two bars, and a quarter or canton. Bosco,
or Boys. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two
wavy sprigs of foliage.
XKSIQILLYM lOHANNlS D' BOSCO.
Beaded borders.
Jolin de Bosco, son and heir of Ernald DE Bosco,
of CO, Buck,
7615. \Tenip, Edw. I.] Dark green : a fragment. About
1 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 84 H. 56.] •
A shield of arms : charges obliterated, but apparently a can-
ton remains, cf. No. 7614. Suspended by a strap from a hook.
SI osco.
Probably same person and seal as in No. 7614.
7616. Sulph. cast from No. 7615. [D.C., F. 341.]
WilUam Bosezilio, af Watlyngtenj etc,y co, Oxon,
l^Vl. [a.d. 1443.] Red : cracked, imperfect; indistinct.
\ in. [Add. ch. 20,389.]
A shield of arms ; per pale, dex.y a chevron betw. two bird-
bolts in chief, and a mullet in base ; sin.^ uncertain.
^^ oi't iv> a^ born^o f^
Cf. Will. Bozenho, witness at Chalgrove, co. Oxon., A.D. 1432, in Add.
ch. 20,313 ; 20,314.
Jacobus de BoseviUe, \of Wickersley, co, York], Kfit,
7618. [A.D. 1322.] Red: imperfect, injured by pressure.
About I in. [Harl. ch. 112 G. 25.]
A shield of arms : three fig-leaves slipped, two and one.
Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw. two wyverns.
The arms do not agree with those usually borne by
BOSVILLE.
Xt : S' I Bl : D€ : BOS€VIL€ :
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 53 1
Hugh Bossard, Lard of Knotinge, co. Bedf,, Knt
7619. \Temp, Hen. III.] Dark green : very fine.
i| X I in. [Harl. ch. 11 r D. 45.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : three estoiles of many
points wavy, one and two, betw. as many horse-shoes, two and
one,
â– 91 StQ HVGONI8 B08SARD.
7620. Sulph. cast from No. 7619. [D.C., E. 357.]
Cf. Hugh, son of D. John Bossard, A.D. 1272, Harl ch. 49 L 41.
Henry Bostocke^ Merchant of the Calais Staple,
7621. [a.d. 1 55 1.] Red: cracked, injured by pressure.
About I X ^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 I. 27.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a fess humett^e, in chief a
crescent fw difference, Bostock.
Philip de Boston.
7622. [iSth cent] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
i:J in. [Ixxxiii. 75.]
A shield of arms, couchi: quarterly, i, 4, a chevron betw.
three griffins' heads erased, 2, 3, three bars over all a bend
engrailed. Crest on a helmet and mantling a griffin's head
erased. Betw. two sprigs in the background.
Legend on a scroll : —
SigOlttm : ipi^a mm
John Boswell^ Rector of the Moiety of the Church
of Darfield, co. York.
7623. [A.D. 1460.] Red : fragmentary. About \ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 17,050.]
Octagonal signet : perhaps bearing a shield of arms and
motto, very indistinct, and doubtful.
William del Bothe^ Burgess of the Town of
Newcastle-on-Tyne, co. Nor thumb.
7624. [A.D. 1394.] Red : chipped. \ in. [Add. ch.
20,530.]
A shield of arms : three horse-shoes betw. six crosses
crosslet fitch^es, three, two, and one. Booth. Within a carved
gothic trefoil ornamented with small ball-flowers along the
inner edge,
2 M 2
532 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Hawisia la Botelere,
Seal used by Ralph le Boteler, Lord of Polrebech,
or Pulverbatch^ co. Salop.
7625. [a,D. 1 3 14.] Red: fine, i in. [Add ch. 20,444.]
Three shields of arms, meeting at their bases : i. a cross
flory, in chief a label of three points ; 2. Paly of six ; 3. a
fess betw. six crosses crosslet, Boteler. Background re-
plenished with small trefoils and quatrefoils.
» : 8' . HAWISI6 : LA : BOT6L6R6 : m
Beaded borders.
Henry Boteler^ of Lekhamsted Manor ^ co, Berks.
7626. [A.D. 1459.] Red : injured by pressure. -jS^ X 4 in.
From a ring. [Harl. ch. 54 I. 16.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess betw. three covered cups,
a small cross for difference, Butler. Inner border partly
engrailed or cusped.
Johanna le Boteler, ^ Botiillere, ^ ^^^^^^, ^
Bagborough Manor ^ co. Som.
7627. [Temp. Edw. I.] Green: edge chipped, app. by a
plaited hollow tape of greenish-brown stuff. if X i in.
[Harl. ch. 55 B. 42.]
Pointed oval: a covered cup, in allusion to the arms of
Butler.
-i- 8 iohann6 l€ bot€l€r.
John Botiller, of Wick, co. Wore.
7628. [A.D. 1357-1377-] Red: injured by pressure.
4 X i in. [Add. ch. 9239.]
A shield of arms : on a chief three covered cups, BuTLER.
John Le Botteler^ of Penbray \f co. CarmartA.], Esq.
7629. [A.D. 1438.] Dark red: originally fine, now
chipped. About i in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 I. 37.]
A shield of arms : three covered cups, BuTLER. Betw. a
lion's face, enraged, at top, and two wyverns sans wings
reguardant addorsed at the sides.
» 8 lOHAHmS B . . . L€R.
Beaded borders.
7630. Sulph. cast from No. 7629. [D.C., G. 204.]
John Boteler^ of Higham Gobion, co. Bedfy Knt.
7631. [A.D. 1609.] Red : indistinct. -^ x i in. [Add.
ch. 35,338.]
HERALDIC SEALS. S33
A shield-shaped signet, bearing a shield of arms: a fess
counter-compony betw. six crosses crosslet ? BOTELER.
Another Seal,
7632. [A.D. 1609.] Red. I X |- in. [Add. ch. 35,341.]
Oval : on a wreath a dexter arm embowed, in armour,
holding a sword. Crest of BOTELER.
Cabled border.
John Boteler, of Woodhall in Wation, co, Hertf,
7633. [A.D. 1651.] Red : indistinct. H X -ft- in. [Add.
ch. 3S»Sio-]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess counter-compony betw. six
crosses crosslet, BoTELER. Crest on a helmet and ornamental
mantling, a dexter hand and arm embowed, holding a sword.
Ralph Botiller, of Theydon Gernon, etc, co, Essex, Knt
7634. [a.D. 1446.] Red : imperfect, cracked ; from chased
signet ring with mark of setting, encircled with a twisted
rush. About -J- X i in. [Add. ch. 28,864.]
Small oval signet: a greyhound sejant, ducally gorged and
chained, beneath a tree. In allusion to the crest of BUTLER.
Cabled border.
Cf. Add. ch. 17,238.
7635. [A.D. 1458.] Red : fine. [Add. ch. 28,874.]
7636. [A.D. 1458.] Red : injured by pressure. [Add. ch.
28,875.]
Ralph [Bot6ler]| Lord of Sudley, co. Glouc,
7637. [A.D. 1450.] Red: fine, from chased signet ring,
with mark of setting. \ in. [Add. ch. 17,238.]
A greyhound sejant, ducally gorged, and chained, beneath
a tree. In allusion to the crest of BuTLER.
Cabled border.
Robert le BoteleyrP
7638. [a.D. 1303.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
[Ixxxiii. 76.'\
A shield of arms : three lions rampant, two and one, within
a bordure ermine. Suspended by a strap betw. two pairs of
leaves.
In place of legend a wavy border of pierced six-foil roses.
Beaded borders.
534 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Walter Le Botyler, of Hemmingeston^ co. Suffi
7639. [a.d. 1285.] Green: lower part only remaining,
very indistinct ^ in. [Add. ch. 9834.]
A shield of arms : perhaps a chevron betw. three covered
cups. That in base can only be distinguished.
C+ 8'. WA1LT6RI • L' • BOX
Ralph Botreanz^ of Bossulyan, etc, co. Cornw., Knt
7640. [A.D. 1426.] Red: injured by pressure. From
chased ring, with mark of setting. -J^ X f in. [Add. ch.
12,986.]
Rectangular : a helmet with a plume or indistinct crest
Motto in the field : —
»k grace Gitt l^otntt*
Cabled border.
764L [A.D. 1426.] Another. [Add. ch. 12,987.]
Ralph Botreanz, of cos. York, Line., Warw., etc.^ KnL
7642. [a.D. 1427.] Red : originally fine and sharp, edge
chipped, i-i- in. [Add. ch. 13,977.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ quarterly, I, 4, a griffin segreant,
Botreaux, 2, 3, four fusils in fess. Crest on a helmet
mantling and chapeau, turned up ermine, a griffin statant
This armorial design rests on a buttress (in allusion to the
name of the owner) partly behind the shield. In the field on
each side a wavy branch of flowers and foliage.
• Sbigfllttitt m raOuIptii • [totreanx • «k] # jn
Carved borders.
7643. [A.D. 1430.] Red : indistinct from shifting during
impression. [Add. ch. 12,990.]
• Sigdltiin «* raOttlpl^t • botremtx % mi^ m
7644. [A.D. 143 l] Red : imperfect at top. [Add.
ch. 12,993.]
. * . gfllum «* raOuIpi^i • totrranx • «< • ix
7645. [A.D. 143 1.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
[Add. ch. 12,994.]
• Sbtgfllttm «* raOuIpi^f • totreatu: 9 n^^a.
7646. [A.D. 143 1.] Red: fine, injured. [Add. ch. 12,995.]
. . . . gfll . . « raOttlpi^i • totreattjc • »( • »(
William de Botriaox.
7647. [Late 14th cent] Red: fine. Perhaps from
matrix, with the ring removable, on which the legend is
engraved. \\ in. [xxxvi. 118.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 535
A shield of arms: a griffin segreant, BOTREAUX. Betw.
five small cinquefoils, and within a finely carved gothic
rosette or star of eight points ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
tt SbigtUttm : * : SBltnelmi : * : 9e : * : Hotxi&nx.
Carved borders.
7648. Plaster cast from No. 7647. [Ixxxiii. 78.]
William^ Sire de Botreaux^
Keeper of tite Forest of Extpioor, etc,^ co, Somers,
7649. [a.d. 1435.] Red: fine, very imperfect at top.
i\ in. [Harl. ch. 43 E. 47.]
A shield of arms, coucM\ a griffin segreant, BoTREAUX.
Crest, on a helmet mantling and chapeau, destroyed, but
from remaining traces it appears to have been a griffin.
Supporters on a mount two buttresses. Above the shield a
ring or annulet. The inside edge of the field enriched with
small sprigs of foliage.
JUism * toireattx m
Border carved with small ball-flowers.
John Botyld^ of Hatfield Regis ^ co. Essex.
7650. [A.D. 1345.] Brown : indistinct. \^ in. [Add. ch.
28,597.]
A shield (of arms ?) : two hands, couped at the wrist, hold-
ing up a human heart.
ft MOVN QVER AV€T.
{Mon coeur avez,)
Simon Bonlet.
7651. [A.D. 1335.] Plaster cast from fine impression,
-f in. [Ixxxiii. 52.]
A shield (of arms ?) : a heart-shaped device voided, en-
closing a cross betw. two estoiles in pale. Betw. three sprigs
of foliage.
ftSIQILU S1M0NI8 B0VL6T.
Beaded borders.
John de Bonlton.
7652. [a.d. 1353.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
I in. [Ixxxiii. 82.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron three lions passant
guardant, BoLTON. On a tree of three branches. Betw. two
sprigs of foliage. Within a cusped gothic panel of eight
points.
fii SIQILLVM • lOHANNlS - 06 • BOVLTON.
536 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Alianora, widow of William Bonrgchier, Knt.
{pb. A.D. 1 365), 2nd son of ROBERT DE BOURGCHIER,
of Hoisted and StansUdy co. Essex ; £lau. and heiress
(j/'JOHN DE LOUVAINE ^ LOVAYNE.
7663. [a-D. 1389.] Red: originally fine, now very im-
perfect, and r. L side broken off. i-iV in. when perfect
[Add. ch. 7906.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ a cross engrailed betw.
four water bougets, Bourgchier; sin.^ billety a fess,
LOVAYNE. Suspended by a strap from a rose-tree in flower
on a mount, and within a finely-carved gothic panel.
%^ nore m^ mm boitrctlere •»%
Bartholomew Bonrohier, al. Boucher.
7664. [14th cent] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
[Ixxxiii. 39.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed betw. four water
bougets, BOURCHIER. Within a carved gothic panel.
» SUpH' • iiart|0l0mef * tottrfpft : m
Edward Bonrohiery Lord Fitgwarren, son of
William Bourchier, Earl of Bath.
7655. [a.D. 1605.] Red : fragmentary. [Harl. ch. 78 B. 5].
Oval : a Bourchier's knot
Beaded border.
Lady Frances Bonrohleri dau. of William Bourchier,
Earl of Bath.
7656. [A.D. 1605.] Red : fine. tV in. [Harl. ch. 78 B. 5.]
A Bourchier's knot
Henry Bonrghohier^ 2nd Earl of Ewe, in Normandy.
7657. [A.D. 1430.] Red : fine ft-agment About i\ in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 56 E. 4.]
A shield of arms, couclU \ quarterly, i, 4, a cross engrailed
betw. four water bougets, BouRGHCHlER ; 2, 3, billety a fess,
LovAYNE. Crest on a helmet, and ornamental mantling,
wanting.
Legend wanting.
Henry Bonrsohleri Earl of Essex, Earl of Ewe, etc.
[a.D. 1461-1483.]
{Same person as the preceding.)
7658. [a.D. 1476.] Red : indistinct With marks of a
twisted rush round it. -A X 4^ in. [Add. ch. 30437.]
HERALDIC SEALS. $37
A badge, apparently a breastplate or piece of armour. In
the field some uncertain letters of a motto.
Hnmfrey Bourgohier, Lord Cromwell^ Knt
7659. [a.D. 1469.] Red: fine fragments. About 2\ in.
when perfect. [Add. ch. 20,504.]
0. A shield of arms, cotichi-, quarterly, i, 4, quarterly, i. iv.,
BOURGCHIER, ii. iii., LoVAYNE ?, as in No. 7657, with a label
of three points : 2, 3, quarterly, i. iv., chequy a chief ermine ? ;
ii. iii., a chief, over all a bend, Cromwell? Crest on a
helmet and ornamental mantling (a head in profile ?) crowned.
« * * 911111 ♦♦*♦•*♦♦*
R. A small round counterseal from matrix with reversible
design, J- in. Uncertain design. A hand grasping a tree or
weapon ? and other details.
Jolin Burgeher, cd. Bourgehier.
7660. [14th cent] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. \\ in. [Ixxxiii. 80.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a cross engrailed betw. four
water bougets, BOURGCHIER. Crest on a helmet, an old
man's head in profile, couped at the shoulders, habited,
collared, on his head a ducal coronet, out of which a long cap,
conical, topped with a knob. Betw. two trefoiled sprigs of
foliage. Within a carved gothic quatrefoil panel.
SigOltt : toi^annfo : iurgtla: m m
Jolin Bourgheher^ KnL
7661. [A.D. 1357.] Plastef cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 81.]
Similar to the previous seal, with a few points of detail
treated differently. The sprigs of foliage at the side are
omitted.
S' tol^amtto • \wxsS!v^tx*
Beaded border.
Joliii de Bourgehier^ of Stanstede Manor ^ etc^ co, Essex, KnL
7662. [a.D. 1383.] Red : originally fine, now cracked and
chipped. If in. [Add. ch. 8052.]
A shield of arms, couck^i a cross engrailed betw. four
water bougets, BOURGCHIER. Crest on a helmet and short
mantling, an old man's head in profile couped at the shoul-
538 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
ders, habited, coliaied, on his head a ducal coronet, out of
which a long cap tasselled. Supporters : two eagles rising.
SigtDi : ttomtitt : U^asoM : Br : komrgcfprr : mi
The letters DO of dominiy and D£ of de are conjoined.
Beaded border.
7663. [A.D. 1 39a] Red : fine, imperfect on the r. h. side.
[Harl. ch. 46 I. 52.]
mi I volfisaaxiA : He : komrgcfprr : m
7664. Sulph. cast from No. 7663. [D.C., F. 575.]
John Bonrohier, ist Baron Bemers. A.D. 145 5-1474.
7666. Red: fine fragments. About 2\ in. when perfect,
[xxxvi. 151.]
A shield of arms, amchi\ quarterly, i, 4, quarterly, i. iv.,
BOURCHIER ; il iii., LOVAYNE, as in No. 7657, over all a label
of three points; 2, 3, quarterly, Berners Crest on a
helmet, ornamental mantling, and wreath, an old man's head
couped at the shoulders, habited, collared, and ducally
crowned, with a long cap hanging forward, tasselled : on the
neck a label as before.
Legend on a strap or ribbon running round the seal : —
ftigtOtt s crnmi s
7666. Sulph. cast from No. 7665. [D.C., G. 200.]
Another seal.
7667. [A.D. 1459.] ^tA. From a signet ring. -^ \tl
[Add. ch. 30,416.]
Three axes or mallets, one in pale, two in saltire, interlaced,
the handles ringed. Betw. the letters I • e • eL
Perhaps a badge of BOURGCHIER.
Cabled border.
7668. [A.D. 1459.] Another. [Add. ch. 30,417.]
John Boorgehier^ 2nd Baron Bemers, Knt.
7669. [A.D. 1513.] Red : indistinct \ in. [Add. ch.
28,628.]
Shield-shaped : on a branch an eagle rising. Perhaps for
a crest
John Bourne^ of the Holtey co. Wore, Knt
IVIQ. [a.d. 1 571.] Red. f X 4 in. [Harl. ch. jj H. 10.]
An ornamental shield of arms : a chevron betw. three lions
rampant, a chief ermines, BOURNE.
Cabled border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 539
Isabella de Bourne^ widow of Thomas de Bourne, Knt,
of Stanford Ryvers Maitor^ co, Essex^ etc,
7671. [a.D. 1346.] Green, mottled: faded, i in. [Add.
ch. 19,985.]
Two shields of arms : dex., a lion rampant, queue fourch<6e,
within a bordure engrailed ; sin., a bend lozengy, or five
fusils in bend, betw. six billets. Suspended by straps, from a
forked tree, and within a carved border.
»SIQILLVM ISAB6LL6 DG B0VRN6.
Margaret Bousherste.
See John Pelham.
William de Bouse^ (Bowes P)
7672. [a.d. 1388.] Plaster cast from fine impression. In-
jured by pressure. ^ in. [Ixxxiii. Sj^
A shield of arms : on a bend, three uncertain chaises.
Within a pointed quatrefoil panel, ornamented with small
quatrefoils along the inner edge.
SbigtHttm • tofllelmi • 9e • iouCr ** (?)
John de Bouihin.
7673. [14th cent] Sulph. cast from good impression.
I in. [D.C., F. 336.]
A shield of arms : a bull or bouqtietin^ in allusion to the
name of the owner, statant in a ford under a tree. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree, and within a carved gothic
panel.
The letters DE of de are conjoined.
Beaded border.
John Bouttonrt^ of Halstead, co. EsseXy Lord of Mendlesham,
CO. Suff,
7674. [a.d. 1 3 10.] Dark green : originally fine, now im-
perfect and indistinct, -J- in. [Harl. ch, 47 F. 11.]
A cinquefoil, having each leaf charged with the arms : a
saltire engrailed, BUTTOURT, or BOTATORT.
» 8' • I0[HAN]NI8 • BOVTTOVRT.
Beaded borders.
540 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
7675. Sulph. cast from No. 7674. [D.C., R 180.]
7676. Plaster cast. [Ixxxiii. 77.]
John Bototirte, of Mendlesham Manor ^ co. Suff,
7677. [a.D. 1355.] Red : originally fine, chipped, injured
by pressure. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 15.]
A shield of arms, comhi : bendy of six a canton, BOUTE-
TOURT or BOTATORT. Crest on a helmet, mantling or
lambrequin diapered, and wreath, a bell (.?) betw. two wings
erect Within a carved gothic panel.
. 7678. Sulph. cast from No. 7677. [D.C., F. 393.]
John Bottonrt^ al Bnttouri.
7679. [a.D. 1358.] Red: originally fine, now chipped,
injured by dust. About if in. [Add. ch. 27,178.]
A shield of arms : a saltire lozengy or engrailed, in chief
an annulet for difference, Botatort, Botetourt, etc
Within an elaborately carved and traced gothic triangle with
inner cusped rosace of eight points and inside edge enriched
with small ball-fiowers. The points of the triangle enclose
each a countersunk quatrefoil with a quatrefoil, four-leaved
rose, or other flower within it ; and the segmental spaces
betw. the sides of the triangle and the inner circle are filled
with triangles and other details of tracery.
Legend betw. the points : —
ftfc 8IQI HANNI8 : • : : • : BUTTOURT : • :
7680. Plaster cast of No. 7679. [xcviii. 40.]
John Bnttetonrt, Chevr.^ Lord of Weleghy or WeoUye,
CO. Wore, f
{Same as the previous person f)
7681. [a.d. 1363.] Red : originally fine, now wanting
edge. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 16.]
Same as No. 7679, but the annulet for difference in the
field of the shield above the saltire engrailed, has been
apparently removed from, or filled up in, the matrix before
impression ; and faint traces of it remain. Some of the details
in this are more clear than in No. 7679.
ftikSIQIL
7682. [A.D. 1370.] Red: originally fine, now imperfect
[Harl. ch. 47 F. 17.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 54 1
The annulet has been removed from the matrix before
impression, but faint traces of it still remain.
lOHA
7683. Sulph. cast from No. 7682. [D.C., F. 472.]
Cf. Harl. ch. 46 B. 25^, a.d. 1357 ; 46 F. 19, A.D. 1377.
Matilda, wife of John Bonttonrti of Halstecidy co. Essex.
7684. [A.D. 131a] Red: fine fragment About i^- in.
when perfect [HarL ch. 47 F. 13.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ bendy of six, a canton,
BoTATORT or BoUTETORT, ji«., a saltire engrailed, BUT-
TOURT, etc
Legend wanting.
Beaded borders.
MatUlis, widow of John Bntetorte, [of co. Suff, f]^ Knt
{Probably same person as the preceding,)
7685. [a.d. 1327.] Red: very fine and sharp, i in.
[HarL ch. 47 F. 13.]
A shield of arms, as in No. 7684. Suspended by a strap
from a small tree of two branches, and betw. two small falcons
by way of supporters.
In place of a legend, a cusped border of nineteen points,
ornamented with carved ball-flowers along the inner edge,
and having a roundle betw. each of the points. The roundles
appear to have very indistinct designs, either letters or
armorial details on them.
Thomas Bontetoortei son of John Boutetourte,
of CO, Essex.
7686. [a.D. 1322.] Dark green: a fragment About
â– J in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 F. 12.]
On a branching tree, a shield of arms : a saltire engrailed,
and label of three points, BoTATORT.
Legend wanting.
William de Bovile^ of Pesenhale Manor ^ co. Suff., Knt.
7687. [Temp. Edw. I.] Dark green : very indistinct.
i in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 41.]
0. A shield of arms: quarterly, BoviLE. Betw. two
wyvems. Above the shield an indistinct design. Within a
quatrefoil.
* 8' WIL
542 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
R. A smaller counterseaL ^ in. A shield of arms as in
the obv.
« TVT EN TOV RITO ... (0
Cf. Harl. ch. 45 C, 35, a.d. 1316 j Harl. ch. 46 I. 48, a.d. 131;.
Henry Bovingdon, of Denltam, co. Buck.
7668. [a.d. 149L] Faded red : injured by pressure.
tV in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 2.]
. A <i<% (^r other small animal courant beneath a tree In
the field the motto : —
. tttd : titttre.
Beaded border.
William Boway, of Lutton, co. Bedf.
7689. [a.d. 1452.] Red : indistinct From a ring.
tV X tV in- [Add. ch 26,172.]
Octagonal : a griffin segreant coutoum^.
Beaded border.
John Bowelee, of Colmorde, co. Bedf.
76B0. [A.D. 1374.] Red: imperfect on 1. h. side, injured
by pressure. About -J in. when perfect [Harl, ch, 46 I. 56.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a lion passant. Within a carved
border.
tt StgiHii : io^n
7691. [AJ>. 1374.] Red: cracked, indistinct [Harl. ch.
46 I. 57.]
. . . fgOrn : nit :
William Le Bower.
See John de Kevirdale.
Adam de Bowea.
7692. [a.d. 1351.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
â– I in. [Ixxxiii. 83.]
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. three crosses moline, as
many trefoils slipped. Suspended by a strap from a hook.
Betw. two wyverns sans wings.
« SIQILLVM ADC D€ BOW63.
. Beaded borders.
Patil Bowes, of the Middle Temple, Esq.
7693. [A-D. l688.] Red : en placard, on a label. Imper-
tly impressed. About 4 X |- in. [Add. ch. 9301.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 543
A shield of arms: three bows in fess strung palewise,
Bowes. Crest, on a helmet, ornamental mantling and
wreath, a sheaf of arrows bound in a girdle.
Robert de Bowes.
7694. [15th cent.] Plaster cast from fine impression, i in.
[Ixxxiii. 84.]
A shield of arms : ermine, three bows bent in pale, two
and one, BoWES. Above the shield a Katharine wheel ; at
each side a wyvern addorsed reguardant. Within a carved
gothic trefoil panel ornamented along the inner edge with
small ball-flowers.
8IQLLV ROB6RTI D€ BOWES.
Beaded border.
Edmund Bowyer, of Camberwell, co, Surr,, Knt
7695. [a.d. 1646.] Red : indistinct in places. About
f X 4 ia [Add. ch. 1629.]
Oval : a shield of arms of nine quarterings, three, three,
and three : — I. a bend vair6 cotised, BowYER ; 2. on a fess
three leopards* faces, Brabant ; 3. a chevron betw. three
acorns, BOYS ; 4. on a fess betw. three annulets a mullet betw.
two covered cups. Draper ; 5, two chevrons [on each three
martlets], betw. as many escallops, Draper ; 6. on a chief
three lions rampant, Ager ; 7. a fess chequy, Urswick ;
8. on a bend engrailed, three cinquefoils, FiFlELB, aL LoWE ;
9, on a chevron three crosses crosslet
Cf. Harl. MS. 1561, f. 29^.
William Bowyer, of Denhanty co. Buck^ Esq. and Knt.
7696. [A.D. 1 597.] Red : with mark of chased setting.
I- X i in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 4.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, i^ 4, a bend vaird cotised,
Bowyer ; 2, 3, three spades, Knypersley.
Beaded border.
7697, [A.D. 1601.] Another. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 8.]
A.D. 1605.] Another. [Harl. ch. 83 H. 20.]
A.D. 1607.] Another. [Harl. ch. iii D. 48.]
7698.
7699.
On the rev. a monogram : L S., from a stamp.
Richard Boyoe, of Westfurles and Ripe, co. Suss., Getttl.
7700. [A.D. 1558.] Red. 4 x ■§■in. [Add. ch. 30,777.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : a stag's head couped
at the neck, in a bush or bois.
Cf. Harl. ch. jj C. 52, Samuel Boys, a.d. 1616.
544 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Boydele.
See John de Bodel.
L Boyle.
Seal used by Robert Clytterbooke, of Remneham,
CO. Berks.^ GentL
7701. [a.D. 1588.] Red: injured, ^in. [Add. ch. 13,655.]
A shield of arms : per bend embattled, in chief a crescent
for difference, BoYLE. Crest on a helmet and mantling, a
lion's head erased per pale embattled. Betw. the letters I. B.
John Boys, of Felmingham. co. Norf
7702. [A.D. 1396.] Red: imperfect, r. h. side wanting.
I in. [Add. ch 14,665.]
A shield of arms : two bars, and a canton or quarter, over
all a bend, BoYS. Within a carved gothic trefoil ornamented
with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
ftigCDtt % \^x 11050 : m
Cabled border.
John Boys, of co. Kent
7708. [A.D. 1 540.] Red. | x i in. [Harl. ch. 78 G. 29.]
Lozenge-shaped : on a wreaUi a demi-dog holding an oak-
branch leaved and fruited. Crest of BOYS.
Beaded border.
Blehard da Boys^ of La Seete Manor, Ludlow, co. Salop, Knt
7704. [A.D. 1292.] Dark bronze-green : fine, well pre-
served. App. by plaited bobbins of green stuff, i in.
[L. F. C. xxiii. i.]
A shield of arms : barry of eight, in chief a pale betw. two
squires, over all an escutcheon. Betw. three oak branches
each having an acorn betw. two leaves.
« SIQILLVM : RIGARDI • DV ^0\^m,
Beaded borders.
Robert de Boys.
7705. [A.D. 1360.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\ in. [Ixxxiii. 86.]
A shield of arms : a tree eradicated, BOYS, debruised by a
bar. Background hatched.
«8' ROB6RTI D€ BOYS.
Beaded borders.
HERALDIC SEALS. 545
Roger de Boys^ of Farnham, co. Suff,, Chivaler,
IIQ^. [A.p. 1383.] Red: fine, the sides injured. I -J- in.
[Harl. ch. 47 A. 28.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ two bars and a canton or quarter,
over all a bend, BoYS. Crest on a helmet and short mantling,
an old man's head in profile to the 1, Supporters, two trees
on a mount, in allusion to the name.
D€ • B
Beaded border.
7707. Sulph. cast from No. 7706. [D.C., F. 542.]
Samuel Boys, of Goathurst, co, Kent,
110%. [a.d. 1616.] Red : very indistinct. [Harl. ch.
n c. 52.]
An ornamental shield of arms : out of a ducal coronet a
buck's head. Crest of BOYSE (?)
Cf. Add. ch. 30,777, Richard Boyce, a.d. 1558.
Thomas Boys, of Heth, or Hythe, co. Kent.
7709. [a.d. 1583.] Dark green; imperfect at bottom.
I- X i in. [Add. ch. 19,996.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a griffin segreant. Boys.
Beaded border.
7710. [a.D. 1583.] Dark green: a fragment of r. h. side
only. [Add. ch. 19,997.]
Walter Boys, of East Aude/umty Aldham, or Yaldham Manor ^
CO. Ketity Kni.
7711. [a.D. 1275.] Dark green: fine, well preserved.
\\ in. [Add. ch. 16,183.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant. Suspended by a strap
from a tree, and betw. two wingless wyverns addorsed.
« 8 WALTeRI • B018 DG MV88€DeN.
7712. \Temp. Edw. I.] Dark green : fine, chipped at top
and bottom. [Add. ch. 16,505.]
ALT6RI • B . . . . € MVSS6D . .
Jolin del Boythe, of Wytwelle.
See GuiLL. DE Gresyer.
John Bozonn, of Exeter ^ co. Dev.
7713. [A.D. 1366.1 Red: fine; chipped a little at top.
\ in. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 33.]
VOL. II. 2 N
54^ CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
- - '
A shield of arms : three bird-bolts, BOZUN. Within a
finely-carved and traced gothic rosette of sixteen points.
Xa 8IG1LLVM 1:1 IOHANNI8 1:1 BOZON 1:1
7714. Sulph. cast from No. 7713. [D.C., F. 452.]
Roger de Brabazone.
7715. [Late 13th or early 14th cent] Plaster cast from
imperfect impression, i in. [Ixxxiii. 89.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three martlets, Brabazon.
X( 0ttf«
Cf. Add. ch. 6337, A.D. 1293 ; Add. ch. 16,175, A.D. 1294 ; Add. ch,
21,584, A.D. 1297 ; Add. ch. 21,701, 21,702, A.D. 1309.
Roger, son of William Le Brabanzon.
7716. [14th cent] Sulph. cast \ in. [D.C., F. 351.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three martlets, Brabazon.
X( 8' • ROGI • FlU - WILL'I - Le BRABANZON.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Brace, of co. Herts.
7717. [A.D. 1686.] Red : en placard. About -tx| in. when
perfect [Add. ch. 26,581.]
Oval : a shield of arms, and crest, very indistinct
John de Braoebrigge, of Lincoln, Knt
7718. [Early Edw. I.] Dark green : somewhat indistinct
li- in. [Add. ch. 19,990.]
A shield of arms : vair^ a fess, Bracebridge.
^ 8IGILU : lOH'lS : D€ : BRAC€BRVG :
Beaded borders.
John de Bracebrug, Lord of Kynesbure, or Kingsbtiry Manor ^
CO, Warw,
7719. [A.D. 13 1 1.] Red : chipped on r. h. side. fin. [Cott
ch. xi. 37.]
A shield of arms : vair^ a fess, Bracebridge. Suspended
by a strap from a tree, in the branches of which is a long-eared
squirrel or other animal. Betw. two branches of foliage.
Y : 8AVN : QYL'.
Beaded borders.
William Brad.
Seal used by William de Felmyngham, co. Norf
7720. [A.D. 1346.] Green: fine. -Jin. [Add. ch. 22,565.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 547
A shield of arms : on a fess betw. six martlets three fleurs-
de-lis. Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
XCSIGILLVM WILL6LMI BRAD.
At the end of the legend a small bird.
Roger de BradbumO; of Ashbourne^ co. Derb,
7721. [a.d. 1392.] Red: originally fine, injured in places
by pressure, i in. [Wol. ch. xi. 31.]
A shield of arms : on a bend cotised three mullets. (CC on a
bend three mullets, Bradburne.) Suspended by a strap
from a tree, and within a carved gothic panel.
SigtOtt : rogtrt : Oe : &raB&ttnte :m
Cf. Rog. de BradburD, of Plaistow, co. Derb., A.D. 1381, in WoU. ch.
vi. 57.
7722. Plaster cast from No. 7721.
7723. Sulph. cast from No. 772 l [D.C, F. 584]
IxxxiiL 90.]
Oeoffrey, son of William de Braddene, of Thornborough,
CO, Buck,^ and Blakesky, co. Northt^ Knt.
11^^. \Temp, Edw. II.-IIL] Red : injured in places. -J- in.
[Add. ch. 19,923.]
A shield of arms : five fusils or lozenges in bend. Betw.
two wyvems. Cf. a bend engrailed, Braddene, or
Bradden.
X( 8' QALFRIDI • De - BRADD€N€.
Beaded border.
Cf. Add. ch. 21,856, Geoffrey de Braddene, of Easton-Neston^
CO. Northt., A.D. 1301 ; Add. ch. 21,857, A.D, 1308.
Jolin de Bradefeldy son of Robert de Bradefeld,
of StanningfUldy co. Suff.
7725. [ad. 1329.] Green, mottled: indistinct, chipped.
i in. [Add. ch. 24,655.]
A circular shield of arms : per pale, dex.y three crescents ;
sin., crusily two bird-bolts palewise in fess, over all a fess.
In place of a legend, a wavy garland of flowers.
7726. [a.D. 1329.] Green, mottled : indistinct. [Add.
ch. 24,656.]
Thomas de Bradeford.
7727. [a.D. 1366.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression. \^ in. [Ixxxiii. 91.]
A shield of arms, coucM: a cross engrailed, Bradford.
2 N 2
548 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
•Crest on a helmet and short mantling diapered, a wolf's
head (?) Betw. two wavy sprigs of foliage and small cinquefoil
flowers.
Sb iiraOef orO*
Beaded borders.
Roger, ^/. D. Henr. de Bradeleghe, Lord of La Bache
and of Thonglande, [co. Salop.\ Knt
7728. [Late 13th cent] Dark green: somewhat indistinct.
\ in. [Add. ch. 8330.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three round buckles. Above
the shield a crescent, at each side a small fleur-de-lis.
«i 8' ROG6RI D' BRAD€L€Y€.
Beaded borders.
7729. [Late 13th cent.] Another: indistinct [Add.
ch. 8332.]
Robert de Bradenhanii of Nottifjg/tam, co. NotU
7730. [a.D. 1364.] Red: chipped, imperfectly impressed
in places. \ in. [Harl. ch. 83 E. 35.]
A shield of arms : a chief barry nebuly of four. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree, and within a carved gothic
panel.
• SlGfLL' • ROB6RTI • BRAD6NHAM.
7731. Sulph. cast from No. 7730. [D.C., F. 436.]
Mabilia de Bradesshawe.
7732. [a.D. 1376.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
4-f in. [Ixxxiii. 92.]
A shield of arms : per pale : dex. two bends, Bradshaw,
sin, three bars. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two sprigs of foliage.
S' MABIL16 • D€ * BRADeS8HAW€.
Beaded borders.
Thomas Bradewelle, of London^ Chev,
11^^. [a.D. 1374] Red: originally fine, chipped at the
edge. I in. [Add. ch. 7909.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemels in chief a canton
(powdered). Betw. two leaves, slipped.. Within a carved
gothic panel of five cusps and three points, ornamented with
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
» SIGILLVM : THOM6 : D€ : BRAD6VEL.
HERALDIC SEALS. 549:
Thomas BradshaghOi of Windley, etc, co, Derb.
7734. [a.D. 143 1.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
I in. [Woll. ch. i. 85.]
A shield of arms : defaced. Suspended by a strap from a
forked tree. Within a carved gothic panel.
: 8
Beaded border.
William de Brakenbery, of Thirsk, co. York,
7735. [a.D. 1 3 10.] Light brown. \\ in. [Harl. ch. 112
G. 3L]
A shield of arms : an eagle displayed. Suspended by a
strap from a hook, betw. a crescent and an estoile of six
points.
In place of the legend, a wavy scroll of flowers and foliage.
William Brakenbnry, or Brakenbery, of Tottenham Court,
CO, Midd., Genii, Equerry of the Kings Stable,
7736. [A.D. 1552.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
^ X i in. [Harl. ch. 76 D. 22.]
Ornamental shape : a lion couchant beneath a tree. Crest
of Brackenbury.
Cabled border.
Geoffrey Brampton, of co, Norf, Gentl,
llZl. [a.D. 1569.] Red: good. ^x| in. [Stowe ch.
178.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a saltire betw. four crosses
crosslet fitch^es, Brampton.
Beaded border.
Robert Brampton, Lord of Brampton Manor,
CO, Norf
7738. [a.D. 1479.] Red: a fragment. [Stowc ch. 180.]
Octagonal signet : a shield of arms : a saltire, etc., for
Brampton.
Thomas, son and lieir of Robert Brampton,
Lord of Bramptofi Manor, co, Norf,
7739. [A.D. 1479.] Red : from a ring. 4^ in. [Stowe
ch. 180.]
A .shield of arms, couclii : a saltire betw. four crosses
crosslets fi tehees, Brampton. Crest not given, the shield
surmounted with a helmet and mantling.
Cabled border.
5 so CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Jone, daughter of John Bramsohote, of cos. Catnb, and Leic.
7740. [a.D. 139L] Red: fine, chipped. Originally en-
circled with a twisted rush. \ in. [Add. ch. 29,511.]
A shield of arms: a fess, in dexter chief a crescent, in
sinister chief a canton. For Bramshott, and Bremshett :
usually blazoned, a fess on a canton or crescent. Betw.
the letters : —
Within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil panel,
ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-Rowers
or quatrefoils.
Legend wanting.
- - - -â–
John Bramston, or Brampstone^
Knt.y Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench.
7741. [A.D. 1634] Red : injured by pressure. About
l-Xi in. [Egert. ch. 305.]
Oval : a shield of arms : on a fess three plates, Bramston.
William Bramstoon^ or Bramston, of Borehanty
CO. Essex^ GentL
7742. [A.D. 1614.] Red t^x^ in. [Harl. ch. 78 I. 33.]
A shield of arms : on a fess three plates, within a bordure
engrailed, Bramston.
Beaded border.
Peter Branch, of Oxford, Knt,
7743. [A.D. 1258.] Dark green : a fragment. About i-J- in.
when perfect [Harl. ch. 47 A. 43.]
A shield of arms of early shape : ermine, fretty, BRANCH.
Legend wanting.
Cf. Add. ch. I4;676, A.D. 1244-8.
Robert Brand.
7744. [a.D. 1370.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
W in. [Ixxxiii. 92.]
A shield of arms : crusily a lion rampant Betw. a slipped
flower above the shield and two pairs of slipped flowers
at the sides. Within a carved panel of eight cusped points
ornamented along the inner edge with small quatrefoils.
«c 8IGILLVM • R0B€RTI •
A doubtful seal.
Charles Brandon, \st Duke of Suffolk, etc, K.G.
A.D. 1514-1545.
7745. [a.D. 1 5 14.] Plaster cast from fine but very im-
perfect impression. 2% in. [Ixxxiii. 94.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 551
On a mount, a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, barry of
ten, over all a lion rampant queue fourch^e, crowned,
Brandon ; 2, 3, quarterly, i. iv., a cross moline, Bruyn ;
ii. iii., indistinct, for lozengy, RoKELEy. Encircled with
a garter inscribed with the motto of the Order of the Garter,
crest and helmet broken away. Supporters, dexter^ wanting ;
sinister^ an eagle or falcon rising, wings open depressed, in
the right claw a small bird.
BRANDON • DVX • SVFFOLCHIE.
INCLIT
7746. [a.D. 1514.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
wanting at the lower part [Ixxxvii. 30.]
This shows the dexter supporter, similar to the sinister
supporter described above, and the crest : on a helmet
mantling, and wreath, a lion's head erased gouttie, crowned.
KAR0LV8 • BRANDON • DVX ERY • MILES • RC.
7747. [A.D. 1527.] Red: fragments. About \\ to 2 in.
when perfect. [Harl. ch. 43 F. 23.]
This fragmentary impression shows only the crest, viz. : on
a wreath a lion's head erased.
Another seal,
7748. [A.D. 1538.] Faded red: very indistinct -^ in.
[Harl. ch. 55 H. 43.]
A shield of arms : defaced.
Henry Brandon, 2nd Duke of Suffolk,
Exchequer seal,
7749. [A.D. 1 545-1 55 1.] Plaster cast from imperfect im-
pression. 2-i- in. [Ixxxiii. 95.]
On a mount, a lion passant. Ensigned with an open
coronet of five fleurs-de-lis and four crosses alternately dis-
posed. Within an engrailed bordure.
«• %ii nttii ^ l^frtd * • p * • « Oe • * « *
« 8 ♦ ♦ ♦ . (?)
Very doubtful.
John, son of John de Brangwen,
" liber homo de curia de Grosmundl^ co, Monm.
7750. [a.d. 1249-1250.] Green: fine, chipped. i in.
[Add. ch. 20,414.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant contourn6, within a
bordure charged with six escallops. In the field on the r. a
crescent, on the 1. an estoile.
«i S' 10HANNIS : FILM : I0HANNI8.
Beaded borders.
552 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Lawrence de Brastrete,
of Oteleye, and of Heltningkam^ co, Suff.
7751. [A.D. 1 347.] Red : imperfect About ^ in. when
perfect. [Add. ch. 9,992.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. two estoiles in chief
and a crescent in base. Above the shield a crook or other
indistinct device. Within a pointed quatrefoil.
I • D€ • QVR' (0
Philip Brannche.
7752. [14th cent.] Sulph. cast i in. [D.C., F. 352.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant, oppressed with a bend,
Branch. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree, and
within an engrailed border.
Cabled borders.
Gilbert de Braye, Citizen of London,
7753. [a.d. 1324.] Red. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 47 A. 56.]
An ass passant. Perhaps in allusion to the name of
the owner.
«c 8' QILB6RTI • D' • BRAY.
Henry Bray, of Laugkton, co. Suss,
7754. [a.D. 1396.] Red: very imperfect i\ in. [Add.
ch. 30,357.]
A shield of arms, couchi : a chevron betw. three roundles,
within a bordure engrailed, Bray. Crest, on a helmet, an
old man's head in profile, bearded, filleted, and with a head-
dress ornamented with roundles. On the 1. in the field five
cinquefoil roses. Within a carved gothic panel.
tnviti : bra
« « «
Jolin Le Bray.
l/sed by Peter Bray^ of co, Suff,
llbb. [A.D. 1368.] Light brown, discoloured : indistinct.
^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 2.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three chess-rooks (?) Within
a carved gothic trefoil.
SIGILLV • IOHANI8 • L6BRAY.
Beaded borders.
Johanna, filia Walter! Le Bray.
See Nicholas de Lecheford.
HERALDIC SEALS. 553
Reginald Brayi Justice in Eyre,
See Giles Dawbney, Justice in Eyre.
William de Bray.
7756. [a.d. 1285.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
\\ X ^ in. [Ixxxiii. 97.]
Lozenge-shaped : a shield of arms : three bends vair^ Bray.
The shield on the breast of a demi-angel, with wing open
and depressed.
ft 8' - WILL6LMI : D€ : BRAY.
Beaded borders.
Oerard de Braybrok, of Ickleford, co. Herts.
1757. [a.D. 1334.] Creamy-white, discoloured, f in.
[Harl. ch. 47 B. 9.]
A shield of arms : seven mascles, three, three, and one,
Braybroke. Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil.
ta S' • Q6RARDI -I- D€ -I- BRAYBROK m
7758. Sulph. cast from No. 7757. [D.C., F. 250.]
Cf. Add. ch. 15,434, A.D. 1 341 ; 15,473, a.d. 1342.
Gerard Braybroke, 0/ Castle Ashby Manor y co, Northt.
7759. [a.D. 1392.] Red: fine, imperfect, i in. [Harl.
ch. 47 B. n.]
A shield of arms: per pale, dex,, seven mascles, three,
three, and one, Braybroke, as in No. 7757, with a label of
three points in chief over all ; sin.y a fess indented betw. six
crosses crosslet, Ledet. Within an elegantly-designed cur-
vilinear hexagon with tracery at the points.
Legend betw. the points : —
•I- 8 I- C^erarOs iiraiiirotu
Cabled border.
Cf, Bridges, Hist, of Northamptonsh., vol. ii., p. 10.
7760. Sulph. cast, from No. 7759. [D.C., F. 582.]
776L [A.D. 1396.] Red: injured, imperfect [Add. ch.
30,357.]
I- 8 I' ettwc « « inrai • • » *
Oerard Braybroke, of cos, Oxon, and Bucks.
7762. [a.D. 1421.] Red : fine. \\ in. [Add. ch. 20,288.]
A shield of arms: seven mascles, three, three, and one,
Braybroke. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree
554 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
standing on a mount, within a carved gothic panel. In the
field above the shield two cinquefoil roses.
SbigfilU : gerorOi si^:^ ftras&roft i«* i^^^
Beaded border.
7763. Plaster cast from fine but imperfect impression.
[Ixxxiii. 98.]
Legend broken away.
Johansa, wife of Reginald Braybroke.
5^^ Johanna Hemenhale.
John de Braybroke^ of Colmorde^ or Colmworth Manor^
CO, Bedf.
7764. [a.D. 1289.] Dark green, mottled : fine, edge
chipped. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 6.]
A shield of arms : six lozenges (for mascles), three, two,
and one, for BRAYBROKE. Suspended by a strap from the
top of the background.
ft 8'. lOH'lS D€ BRAIBROK'.
Beaded borders.
Cf. Harl. ch. 55 D. 30c, A.D. 1272; 55 D. 29, A.D. 1273; 47 B. 4,
A.D. 1276; 47 B. 6, A.D. 1289; 47 B. Si temp. Edw. L; and Add. ch.
15,431, A.D. 1293.
7765. Sulph. cast from No. 7764. [D.C., E. 419.]
Reginald Braybrook^ of co. Suff., Ckev,
7766. [a.D. 1403.] Red : originally fine, now very im-
perfect About f in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 15.]
A shield of arms: seven mascles, three, three, and one,
Braybroke. On the r. side the branches of a tree [on
which the shield appears to be placed.]
egfturiSi
Cf. HarL ch. 47 B. 11, A.D. 1392; 47 B. 12, 13, A.D. 1398; Add. ch.
15,501, A.D. 1403 ; and HarL ch. 46 £. 42, 43, A.D. 1409.
7767. Sulph. cast from No. 7766. [D.C., G. g6.'\
Henry Brayne, of London, Esq.
IIQS. [A.D. 1 547.] Red. I in. [Add. ch. 26,495.]
Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : on a chevron betw. two
stags' heads erased in chief, and a hunting dog in base, three
pierced mullets. Cf arms of Letford, co. Glouc, on a
chevron betw. in chief two bucks' heads erased and in base a
talbot passant, three mullets. Cf also arms of Kelford
and Ketford, which are very much the same.
Cf. Add. ch. 7710, 771 1, 7712, A.D. 1542, 1545,
HERALDIC SEALS. 555
Hugh de Braytoite, of Westirkel, [co. Line]
7769. [A.D. 1377.] Red: chipped at the bottom, i in.
[Egert. ch. 464.]
A shield of arms, coucA/: an estoile of six points wavy,
within an orle of six crosses pattees. Crest on a helmet and
lambrequin or short mantling, a lion's head erased. Within
a carved gothic panel, ornamented with quatrefoils along the
inner edge.
8' HVGONI : D€ : BRAITOFT.
John Braz, 0/ Wyke, co. Dors.
IIIQ. [A.D. 141 7.] Plaster cast from good impression.
I in. [Ixxxiii. 99.]
A shield of arms : a bend betw. two dexter hand and arms
couped {bras). Within a pointed gothic trefoil panel.
Ralph Bre ....
7771. [14th cent.] Recent impression in red sealing-wax
from an indistinct mould derived from an original impression,
i^ in. [xlix. 85.]
A shield of arms : ermine three bugle-horns stringed, two
and one. Suspended by a strap from a forked tree on a
mount Within a carved gothic panel. Cf. arms of Hammon
and JEPHSON.
SfgiHttm * taSttl^i^i • bre « « • «
Carved border.
William Bregge, or Bmgge^ Rector of Syreskam, co. Northt.
1111^. [a.d. 1389.] Dark green: cracked. -J in. [Add.
ch. 84 F. 8.]
A shield of arms : a cross, Brugges. Legend in mixed
Roman and Gothic letters : — w ♦ iirVQQ€.
Adam Brekespere^ of London^ Chaplain.
IIIZ. [A.D. 1408.] Red: fragmentary. 4 in. [Harl.
ch. 47 B. 29.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex.^ a bend cotised ; jwi.,
barry of six, over all a chevron. Cf. the arms of ESTOUTE-
VILLE, barry of eight, ten, or twelve, over all a lion rampant.
8' H €STOVT€V . .
556 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
•
Felice de Brekyndone.
Seal used by Thomas Warde, Rector of Catworth, co. Hunt.
111^. [a.D. 1399.] Red: indistinct, chipped. +|- in.
[Add. ch. 34,07 l]
A shield of arms : uncertain.
Suspended by a strap from a hook. Betw. two sprigs of
foliage.
n 8' P€LIC€ D€ BR6KYNDON6.
Beaded border.
Laurence de Brenlee, of co. Kent, Knt
111b. [a.D. 1365.] Dark green : originally fine, now very
imperfect. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 32.]
A shield of arms, couchJ\ a griffin segreant, Brenly.
Crest on a helmet, out of a ducal coronet a griffin's head and
wings. Within a carved gothic panel.
8' LAVR€NCI €NL€e.
7776. Sulph. cast from No. 7775. [D.C., F. 441.]
Anne [Brente], Lady Powlette, wifeofTnoukS, Lord Poulet.
1111, [a.D. 1 576.] Red : from a ring. -^ in. [Add.
ch. 15,1070
A wyvern : from the arms of Brent. Betw. the initial
letters A. P.
Cabled border.
Sir William Brereton, of co. Ches,, Knt.
1118, [A.D. 1589.] Light brown, or uncoloured : much
injured by pressure. About ^ in. when perfect. [Add.
ch. 8489.]
Oval : a shield of arms of seven quarterings, four in chief
and three in base : i, two bars, Brereton ; 2, three pheons,
Malpas of Cheshire ; 3, a cross flory ; 4, erm. a lion
rampant ; 5, two birds (Cornish choughs ?) in pale ; 6, six
chevroncls and a canton, thereon a lion passant ; 7, two lions
passant in pale, in chief a label of three points. Crest, etc.,
defaced.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1535,^69.
Jolin Le Bret| Rector of Adder ley, co. Salop ; or
Richard de Adekins, Chaplain, of co. Cites.
1119, [a.D. 1400.] Red : originally encircled by a twisted
rush (now wanting), which has injured the legend. | in.
[L. F., C. xxviii. 10.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 557
A shield of arms: ermine, on a canton a pike-head or
bird-bolt. Betw. two pairs of roses slipped, and within a
carved gothic rosette of eight points.
«c PRIV€ • 8VY € PVR L€L CONV.
Jolin de Bretagne, 8/A Earl of Richmond, Duke of Bretagne,
7780. .[A.D. 1325.] Plaster cast from chipped impression.
I in. [Ixxxv. 54.]
A shield of arms : chequy, a bordure of lions passant, and
a canton ermine. Within a pointed gothic trefoil.
S' lOH'l RITANI€ C0MITI8 RICH ..... Dl€.
Adajn Br(e)telP
7781. [13th cent] Plaster cast from fine impression.
2\ in. [Ixxxiii. 36.]
A shield of arms of early shape : lozengy, a barrulet
« SIGILLVM • DOMINI - ADAM • BRT€L.
Perhaps a foreign seal.
James Brethenhani; of GorlestotZy co. Suff,
7782. [a.D. 1429.] Red : imperfect, indistinct. ^ in.
[Stowe ch. 211.]
A shield of arms : three escallops, two and one, within a
bordure. Within a carved and traced gothic panel.
Elizabeth, dau. and heir of THOMAS Le Breton.
See John de Pierre . . . nt.
John Le Breton, Lord of Sporle, co. Norf
7783. [a.d. 1 301.] Plaster cast from fine impression.
-J-^ in. [Ixxxiii. 100.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, a bordure, Le Breton.
Suspended by a strap from a hook.
M * • A * TVZ AK SK SALVZ m^
Beaded borders.
Cf. Nicholas, Synopsis of the Peerage^ p. 771.
Robert Le Breton, Lord of Walton^ co, Derb.
7784. [a.d. 1347.] Red: injured by pressure. i in.
[Harl. ch. 112 G. 37.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three escallops, Breton.
Betw. three pairs of oak leaves slipped together. Within a
carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil.
«c SIQILLVM : R0B6RTI : BR6T0VN.
7785. Sulph. cast from No. 7784. [D.C., F.. 297.]
5S8 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Sir Robert Brett, of Sf. Martin-in-the Fields, co, Midd,, Knt.
7786. [A.D. 1608.] Red: fine. •} X |^ in. [Harl. ch,
n C. 46.]
A shield of arms : a Hon rampant betw. nine crosses
crosslet fitch^es, BRETT.
Beaded border.
7787. Sulph. cast from No. 7786. [D.C, H. 135.]
Johanna Le Breeus.
Seal used by John, son and heir of M, John de Breouse,
of B4>yton Manor ^ co, Wilts.
7788. [a.D. 1348.] Red: fine. I in. [Harl. ch. 83 D. 44.]
A shield of arms : crusily a lion rampant crowned,
Breouse or Braose. Within a carved gothic rosette of
six cusps, ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
The rosette is inscribed in a triangle with three small circular
panels, filled with tracery, in the angles. Outside the
triangle, on each side, a circular panel charged with a
roundle, bearing the following arms: barry nebuly of six.*
Each of the circular panels has a smaller one on each
side of it.
ftSIGILU IOHANN6 L€ BR€€V8.
7789. Sulph. cast from No. 7788. [D.C, F. 301.]
7790. Plaster cast [Ixxxiv. 16.]
Johanna Le Brewse.
Used by Richard Le Brewese, ofco. Suff., Chev,
7791. [A.D. 1356.] Red: injured, indistinct. | in. [Add.
ch. 10,009.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : a lion rampant queue
fourchde, Brewse (?) Within a gothic quatrefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
8' IOH'€ U BR€W8€.
John de Brewose^ of Hasketon Manor ^ [co. SuffJ] Knt.
7792. [a.D. 1335.] Red: fine. | in. [Add. ch. 22,578.]
A shield of arms: sem6 of quatrefoils a lion rampant
queue fourchte. Betw. three cinquefoil roses, slipped. Within
a pointed gothic quatrefoil ornamented with ball-flowers
along the inner edge.
ft : S' • IOHANNI8 : D€ : BR€V8€ :
Beaded border.
John de Brewouse, Lord of Buckingham, Knt,
7793. [a.D. 1335.] Creamy-white: imperfect, indistinct.
-J- in. [Hari. ch. 47 B. 50.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 559
A shield of arms, very indistinct: a lion rampant,
Brewose. Within a carved gothic panel.
Cf. Harl. ch. $7 E- 35> a d. 1338,
William de Breonse, Lard of the Honours of Bretnber,
CO. Suss.f and Gower^ co, Glatnorg.
7794. [a.D. 1 301.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
2^ in. [Ixxxiv. 13, 14]
0. A shield of arms : crusily, a lion rampant, for Braose
or Breowse. Suspended by a strap from a tree of three
branches. Betw. two wavy trees.
+ 8. WILL'I • D€ • BR€OV8€ • DN'I • HONOR' • D€ •
BR6MBR' 7 D€ • Q06R'.
Beaded borders.
B. A small oval counterseal, i X |- in. A lion passant,
to the r. h., in combat with a W)rvem. Overhead a flying
eagle, in base a cross moline.
Another seal.
7795. [A.D. 1 322-1 326.] Green, mottled: fine. i-iV in.
[Harl. ch. 56 D. 28.]
A lozenge-shaped shield of arms : sem6 of crosslets, a lion
rampant, Braose. Field or background diapered with
hatched lines, on which are four small estoiles.
X( 8' W1LL€LMI • D€ - BR€AV8S€.
7796. [a.D. 1 3 19.] Red: originally fine, edge chipped.
[Harl. ch. 47 B. 49.]
X( 8' €LMI - D€ • BR€AVS8€.
7797. [a.D. 1324.] Green, mottled : originally very fine,
edge chipped. [Harl. ch. 47 B. 30.]
X( 8' WILL6LMI • D€ • BR6AV886.
7798. Sulph. cast from No. 7795. [D.C, F. 215.]
7799. Plaster cast. [Ixxxiv. 1 5.]
William Brian^ of co. Norf
7800. [a.D. 1350.] Pale green : indistinct, chipped. \ in.
[Add. ch. 14,862.]
A shield of arms : a fess betw. three boars' heads couped.
8' WILL'I . . . RYAN.
Cf. Blomefield, Hist, Norf, vol. vi., p. 359.
Jolin BriggB.
See George Westley.
S6o CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William Bri^twell, of co, Oxon., Clerk.
7801. [a.D. 1409.] Red. 4 in. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 4.]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three slipped quatrefoils.
Within a carved and pointed gothic trefoil.
In place of the legend, a wavy scroll of flowers and foliage.
Jolin BriBewortli, son of] AMESi Briseworth,
0/ Thomham Magna, co, Suff,
7802. [a.D. 1386.] Red: imperfect on r. h. side, i in.
[Harl. ch. 47 B. 22.]
A shield of arms: a lion rampant contourn^, oppressed
by a bend.
^ %x annus
John Brisko.
Seal used by Dame Mawdlen, wife of Sir ANTHONY BROWN,
Viscount Mountaguey K.C^ and dau, ^t/" William,
Lord Dacres of Gillesland,
7803. [A.D. 1572.] Red: cracked. |^ X tV in. [Harl.
ch. 77 H. 37.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, three greyhounds
courant in pale, Brisko ; 2, 3, on a fess betw. three fleurs-de-
lis, a rose or cinquefoil. In the field over the shield the
initial letters L B.
Cf. MS. Harl. 1536, f. 9^.
Edward Britten.
See], Austen.
William de Briv . . .
See Johanna Le Gent.
Hu^ de BroOy of Berkhatnpstead, co. Hertf
7804. [Temp, Edw. I.] Dark green: a fragment. [Harl,
ch. 46 F. 48.]
A shield of arms : charges broken off*.
» 8* H ROK.
Beaded border.
Cf. Harl. ch. 50 G. 37, A.D. 1277.
7806. [a.D. 1387.] Red : fragments only, of the crest and
gothic tracery. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 15.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 56 1
Bernard Brocas, of Little Weldon, co, Northt,, etc, Knt.
7806. [a.D. 1390.] Red: originally fine, now imperfect
edge and wanting on r. h. side. About i\ in. when perfect.
[Harl. ch. 47 C. 16.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a lion rampant guardant, Brocas.
Crest on a helmet, and short mantling, a Moor*s head couped
at the shoulders, radiated as the sun. In the field on either
side a flowering branch. Within a gothic panel, ornamented
with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
brocM : mfltf *
Cabled border.
Cf. Add. ch. 26,559, A.D. 1358; 24,698, 24,700, 24,701, A.D. 1385,
1394, etc.
7807. Sulph. cast from No. 7806. [D.C., F. 574.]
Bernard Brokeys, of Little Weldon, co. Northt,, Knt.
7808. [a.D. 1 397.] Red : fine, perhaps from a ring. 4 in.
[Add. ch. 856.]
On a helmet and short mantling a head, or other crest,
somewhat obscure. Betw. the initial letters ll* b.
Cabled border.
Cf. Bernard, son of Bernard Brocas, A.D. 1390, Harl. ch. 47 C. 16.
William Brocas^ of Froyle, co. Southt,, etc, Esq.
7809. [a.d. 1430.] Red. About 4. x f in. [Add. ch.
17.599.]
Octagonal : on a helmet, short mantling and wreath, a
Moor's head couped at the shoulders, radiated as the sun,
crest of Brocas. Betw. the initial letters tal* b.
Cabled border.
7810. [A.D. 1432.] Red : cracked and indistinct. [Harl.
ch. 52. G. 9.]
See also Add. ch. 1534, A.D. 1430.
Will. Atte Brooke.
See Roger Darck.
Elizabeth Broket^ Widow, of Merston Manor, co, Kent,
7811. [a.D. 1478.] Red: originally encircled with a
twisted rush. ^ in. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 39.]
On a helmet and mantling a brocket or young deer,
lodged, perhaps a badger. Crest of BROCKET.
Isabella Brokett, dau, of Edward Brokett,
late of Whethampstead, co, Hertf,
7812. [A.D. 1609.] Red : imperfect, injured by pressure.
About -S^ X f in. [Harl. ch. 112 A. 21.]
VOL. II. 2
562 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Oval : a shield of arms of nine quarterings : i, a cross
patonce, BROCKET, or Broket ; 2, a saltirc, NEVILLE ;
3, Fauconbridge ; 4, Harewood ; 5, Thorpe ; 6, Ashe ;
7, Fitz-Symons ; 8, Bensted ; 9, Cromwell.
Cf. Harl. MSS. 1504, f. 11 ; 1546, f. 63.
John Brokett.
Seal used by Robert and Nicholas Smithe, of Thuminge^
CO. NorthL
7813. [a.D. 1 577.] Brown : imperfectly impressed. About
•J X I in. [Add. ch. 705.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly, i, a cross patonce.
Brocket ; 2, a saltire, Nevill, or Nevell ; 3, a fess
humett^e betw. two lions passant guardant, Harwood ; 4, a
lion rampant, Cabigner ; over all a crescent for difference.
Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath^ a stag
lodged, ducally gorged, BROCKET.
Carved border.
Cf. Harl. MS. 1546, f, 63.
Seal used by ROBERT Byworth, of Thuminge^ cos, NorthU
and Hunt, Husbandman,
7814. [a.D. 1577.] Red: imperfectly impressed. [Add.
ch. 705.]
A shield of arms: quarterly: the 2nd quarter only remains.
Mantling, etc. as above.
John Brockett, of Hatfield, co. Herif
7815. [A.D. 1578.] Red: indistinct i X f in. [Add.
ch. 35,512.]
Oval : a shield of arms : quarterly : i, a cross patonce,
Brockett ; 2, a saltire, Nevill ; 3, 4, indistinct Crest on a
helmet and mantling uncertain.
7816. [A.D. 1578.] Another. [Add. ch. 35,513.]
Thomas Brokhnll.
7817. [A.D. 1380.] Red: fine, from a ring. 4. in. [Harl.
ch. 48 E. 35.]
A brock or badger, on a mount or hull, in allusion to the
name of the above. In the field the letters: %\ t. il«
Edward Brooke, 4/A Baron Cobham. A.D. 1 445-1 464.
7818. [a.D. 1449.] Red : fragmentary, originally fine.
About li in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 H. 25.]
[A shield of arms : wanting.] Crest on a helmet and
HERALDIC SEALS. 363
ornamental mantling, a Saracen's head in profile to the r.
wearing a turban. Supporters, two lions rampant.
Legend on a liston or scroll running round the seal : —
%iS(Un I^am«
Jolxn Broke, 0/ Stisted, co, Essex.
7819. [A.D. 1389.] Brownish-green. \ in. [Harl. ch.
46 G. 19.]
A shield of arms : an eagle rising. Betw. three wavy sprigs
of foliage and flowers.
» S^igtUtttn ^ : te^ tol^annte ^ : *t^ brotte* ^
Nicholas BrookOi of co. Wilts, GentL
7820. [a.d. 1568.] Red. 4^ x i in. [Add. ch. 5710.]
On a wreath, a brock or badger passant, crest of BROKE.
• NVLLA M0TY8 FORTVNA.
With two escallops for stops.
Thomas Broke^ of Holditchy co, Devon, etc.
7821. [a.d. 1356.] Red: a fragment About i in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 G. 12.]
A shield of arms: a chevron, etc. Within a carved gothic
panel.
Legend wanting.
Thomas de Brook^ Lord of Holditch, co. Devon.
7822. [A.D. 1362.] Red: imperfect, indistinct. About
4 in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 46 G. 14.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant and in chief a label of
three points. Suspended by a strap from a hook, and betw.
two wavy sprigs of foliage and flowers.
* 8' s^ THOM€ Ji^ D€
Thomas Brook, of co. Somers,, Knt.
7823. [a.d. 141 5.] Red: fine. From a ring. \ in.
[Harl. ch. 46 H. i.]
A greyhound (or perhaps a brock ?) standing on a mount,
beneath a tree.
Motto on a liston or scroll running round the seal : —
t atntft : imortAlttr*
Cabled border.
Johanna, wife of Thomas Brook, Knt.
of CO. Somers.
7824. [a.d. 1415.] Red: originally fine, now chipped at
1. h. lower corner, i^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 H, i.]
202
564 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
A shield of arms: per pale, dex^ on a chevron a lion
rampant crowned, BROOKE ; j//r., erm. on a chief three
bucks' heads cabossed. Suspended by an embroidered
strap from a forked tree ; within a carved gothic panel
^ : tolaime %t xm
7825. Sulph. cast from an imperfect impression, or from
No. 7824, before the bottom was so much broken : showing
the mount on which the tree stands, and two ermine spots or
slipped trefoils below the shield. [D.C., G. 148.]
Thomas Brooke, 6tk Baron Cobham. a.d. i 509-1 529.
7826. [A.D. 1512.] Red. f X ^ in. [Harl. ch. 46 H. 42.]
On a helmet and mantling a Saracen's head wearing a cap.
In the field on r. h. side the initial letter % on 1. h. side a tree.
Inner border partly engrailed at the base.
Another seeU.
7827. [A.D. 1528.] Red: originally fine, now very frag-
mentary. About 1-4^ in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 46 H. 50.]
A shield of arms : on a chevron a lion rampant [crowned],
Brooke. Crest on a helmet and mantling, on a wreath
a Saracen's head. Supporters, two lions rampant
Legend on a scroll running round the seal, wanting.
Cf. Harl. ch. 46 H. 25.
William de Brok| of Haldeniy, co. Northt.
7828. [a.d. 1296.] Dark green: originally sharp, now
chipped. % in. [Add. ch. 21,905.]
A shield of arms : on a chief a Hon passant Betw. two
sprigs of foliage.
«» . . WILL€LMI . . . ROK' .
Beaded borders.
William de Brok.
Seal used by Hugh, son and heir ^ JOHN NOTE,
of Warwick, co. Warw.
7829. [A.D. 1335.] Light brown: fine. ^ in. [Cott ch.
xxviii. 21.]
A shield of arms : three mortars and pestles, two and one,
Broke. Within a car\'ed and traced gothic trefoil.
Legend betw. the points : —
• 8' - Wl • — LUI : D _- € BROK.
7830. Sulph. cast from No. 7829. [D.C., F. 252.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 565.
William, fil. Will. Broke, of Thour stone, [co, Suffi]
7831. [a.d. 1335.] Dark green: slipped in making the
impression. |. in. [Harl. ch. 46 F. 54.]
A shield of arms: three castles, triple-towered, two and
one. Suspended by a strap, and betw. two sprigs of foliage.
w l€ SV S€€L D€ AMVR L€AL.
William de Broke; Matildis, Ais sister; Richard de
Walden ; Alice, Ais wife; of Haldenbyy co, NortAt.
[a.d. 1339.] Red : only fragments of the central part.
About ^ in. when perfect [Add. ch. 21,917.]
7832. (i.) A shield of arms : a cross lozengy. Cf. arms
of Brooke.
* . Ml ♦ 8
7833. (2.) Red : fragmentary. An acorn, slipped and
leaved.
Legend wanting.
Robert de Brokesbome, son of D. John de Brokesborne,
Knt,i of MistelegAe, etc, co. Essex,
7834. [a.d. 1 349.] Light brown : a fragment. About
I in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 40.]
A shield of arms : [six] eagles displayed, three, two, and
one. Broxborne and Brokesborne.
Legend wanting.
Henry de Brom, of DitcAingAam, co, Norf, and
Irraclea, Ais wife,
7835. [A.D. 1400.] Red. \ in. [Add. ch. 14,641.]
A shield of arms : ermine, a chief indented, Brome.
«i + l^ntrmtr + brom >«^
7836. [a.d. 1400.] Another: injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 14,641.]
7837. [A.D. 1401.] Another. [Add. ch. 14,642.]
7838. [a.d. 1401.] Another : injured by pressure. [Add.
ch. 14,642.]
William Brome^ Vicar of Bakewell, co, Derb,,
Receiver tAere for tAe Dean and CAapter of Lie Afield,
7839. [a.D. 1428.] Dark green : indistinct, imperfectly
impressed, -f- X f in. [Woll. ch. iii. 24]
Oblong octagonal signet : a shield of arms : ermine, two
barrulets, or a bar gemel. * Over the shield the initials tal« !!♦
566 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Henry Bromflet^ Chevr. \? afterwards Baron Bromflete
of Vescy, A.D. 1449- 1468.]
7840. [a.D. 1434.] Red : originally fine, now very imperfect.
About \^ in. when perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 44.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ quarterly, i, a bend flory
counterflory, Bromflet ; 2, a cross, Vescy ; 3, three bars
on a canton a cross patonce, Aton ; 4. per fess dancetty,
? St. John. Crest on a helmet and mantling, out of a ducal
coronet [a wolf's head]. Supporters, dex.^ a wolf, collared ;
sin,^ wanting.
M btomfltt M
7841. Sulph. cast from No. 7840. [D.C., G. 196.]
Johanna, (jvife ^ Henry Bromflet, Chevr.^ dau. of
Thomas Holand, Earl of Kent,
and widow of Edmund Plantagenet, Duke of York\
Dticltess of Yorky Countess of Cambridge,
7842. [a.D. 1434-] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct.
About i|^ hi. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 44.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex, quarterly, i, 4, FRANCE,
(Ancient) 2, 3, England; with a label of three points
charged with illegible bearings for PLANTAGENET ; sin.^
Holand. Suspended by a strap from a tree on a mount.
Supporters, dex,, an eagle, sin.y a bear. Within a carved
border ornamented along the inner edge with small ball-
flowers.
% : to]^*e : Sucfrte : ebora « * : et : comiKfTe : tantelir • *
7843. Sulph. cast from No. 7842. [D.C., G. 197.]
Henry Bromley, son and heir apparent of
Thomas Bromley, Knt., Lord Chancellor of England,
7844. [a.D. 1584.] Red. I-^V X t in. [Add. ch. 33,695.]
Oval : a shield of arms, couchi\ quarterly per fess indented,
in the first quarter a crescent for difference, over all a label of
three points, BROMLEY. Crest on a helmet, ornamental
mantling and wreath, a pheasant cock.
Cabled border.
Thomas Bromley, Esq., Solicitor General, afterw.
Sir Thomas Bromley, Knt., Lord Chancellor of England.
7846. [a.D. 1 570.] Red : injured by pressure. 4 x | in.
[Add. ch. 30,786.]
An ornamental shield of arms: quarterly per fess dan-
cett^e, in the dexter chief a crescent, BROMLEY.
HERALDIC SEALS. 567
Later seal of the above as Sir Thomas Bromley.
7846. [A.D. 1584.] Red. i-rV X 4^ in. [Add. ch. 33,695.]
Oval : a shield of arms : as above. Crest on a helmet,
ornamental mantling and wreath, a pheasant cock.
Cabled border.
Cecilia de Bromtone.
7847. [14th cent] Red : injured by pressure, f X ^ in.
[xxxvi. 83.]
A shield of arms : two lions passant in pale. Suspended
by a strap.
«(S' C€CILI€ CDE] BROMTON€.
Beaded border.
John Broughton, of co. Bedf
7848. [A.D. 1443.] Red : from a signet ring with mark of
the setting. -^ in. [Add. ch. 35,243.]
A talbot sejant, in reference to a crest of Broughton, on
a tufiy which with the letters btOUgfp in the field make up a
rebus on the name of the owner.
Cabled border.
Thomas de Broughton^ Lord of Broughton^ co. Stiff.
7849. rA.D. 1 361.] Red: a fragment. About \ in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 47 C. 49.]
A shield of arms : a cross engrailed, Broughton. Sus-
pended by a strap, and within a carved and traced gothic
panel.
Legend wanting.
William Brooncker, 2nd Viscount Brouncker,
Chancellor and Keeper of the Great Seal to Qu. CATHARINE,
and President of the Royal Society, Ob. A.D. 1684.
7850. [A.D. 1680.] Red: very indistinct. About |Xi in.
[Harl. ch. 1 1 1 H. 1 1.]
Oval : on a wreath a cubit arm, the crest of Brouncker.
The details are too indistinct to be described.
Hngh Brouwe.
7851. [a.d. 1376.] Plaster cast from fine but chipped
impression, i-,^ in. [Ixxxiv. ic]
A shield of arms, concha : on n chevron three cinquefoils or
roses, for BROW. Crest on a helmet and short mantling, out
of a ducal coronet a rabbit's head and neck. Betw. twc
568 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
wavy sprigs of trefoil foliage. Within a carved gothic panel
or bilobe, ornamented along the inner edge with small quatre-
foils or ball-flowers.
S^tgOIa : lugonte : tooittoe m *
Jolin BroueP
7852. [a.D. 1375.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
\ in. [Ixxxiv. il]
A shield of arms : a chevron betw. three (leopards' ?) heads
erased. Within a carved gothic panel.
[S^tlgillttm f + fofiatmtf 1- + brotte + -»•
John BroweP
7853. [a.D. 1430.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression.
\ in. [Ixxxiii. 44.]
A shield of arms : diapered with sprigs, on a chevron three
cinquefoils or roses, a chief ermine, for Brow. Suspended
by a strap from a forked tree.
S^igiOutn : tofiannut : lirotaie*
Jolxn Browe, of Lyfeld, [co. NortAt.] Esq.
7854. [a.D. 1462.1 Red: injured in places by pressure.
If in. [Add. ch. 5365.]
A shield of arms, coucA/ : on a chevron three roses. Brow.
Crest on a helmet, mantling, and wreath, a goat's head and
neck. Supporters, two apes. In background on each side a
cinquefoil flower on a wavy branch of foliage.
% + inf^sn Mt brotaie MtM^m
Cf. Add. ch. 810, 811, A.D. 1455.
Robert Browe.
7855. [a.D. 1409.] Plaster cast from fine impressioa
i^ in. [Ixxxiv. 9.]
A shield of arms, couc/i^: on a chevron three roses, Browe.
Crest on a helmet, short mantling and wieath, a rabbit's
head and neck. Supporters, two wild-men. The back-
ground replenished with sprigs of foliage, and on each side a
cinquefoil or rose of the arms.
%* xohtvti M brotaie mi
John de Browescmnbe, 0/ Chert Parva, co, Kent.
7856. [a.D. 1342.] Green, mottled: indistinct, t X | in.
[Add. ch. 16,403.]
HERALDIC SEALS. 569
A shield of arms : a saltire betw. four uncertain charges.
Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a cusped border.
Agnes Brown, wife of Edmund Brown, of Capelle,
[co. Suff,] anddau. ^/Alexr. Oldhawe.
7857. [a.d. 1438.] Red : indistinct ^ in. [Add. ch.
8385.]
Octagonal : a shield of arms (?) : quarterly, i, 4, a cross (?) ;
2, 3, uncertain, apparently a cup inverted, in bend sinister
betw. two cotises. Above the shield two indistinct initial
letters.
Sir Anthony Browne, Viscount Mountague, K,G,
ad. 1554-1592.
7858. [A.D. 1 567.] Red : originally fine, now much
injured. i| in. [Harl. ch. 76 D. 51.]
An ornamentally-carved shield of arms: quarterly, i,
quarterly, i., iv., BROWNE, li., iii., quarterly, a,^ rf., MAl-
TRAVERS, b.^c.y Fitz-Alan, Over all a cinquefoil: 2, quarterly,
1., iv., Neville, ii., fretty, iii., an eagle displayed : 3, quarterly,
i., Plantagenet, ii., iii., a saltire engrailed, iv., a lion
rampant crowned ; 4, quarterly, i., Inglethorp, ii., INGLE-
THORP (another coat-of-arms), iii., on a fess betw. three lions'
faces an annulet, iv., MONTAGU. The bearings of some of
the quarterings are indistinct and uncertain. Encircled by a
garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order of the Garter,
and ensigned with a viscount's coronet of seven pearls. Sup-
porters, two wolves collared and chained, ducally gorged.
Above each a wavy sprig of foliage. In base, on a liston, the
motto :—SVIVEZ RAISON,
7859. Sulph. cast from No. 7858. [D.C., H. 115.]
Another SeaL
7860. [A.D. 1569.] Red: imperfect at bottom, indistinct.
I X ^ in. [Harl. ch. 77 H. 33.]
Oval : an eagle displayed, crest of Browne. Encircled
with a garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order of the
Garter.
7861. [A.D. 1567.] Red : imperfect. [Harl. ch. 86 H. i.]
7862. [A.D. 1569.] Red: indistinct. [Harl. ch. iii E.
58.]
Another SeaL
7863. [A.D. 1574.] Dark red : imperfect, indistinct, ^.in.
[Harl. ch. 76 D. 53.]
On a wreath, an eagle displayed. Crest of BROWNE. En-
570 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
circled with a garter inscribed with the Motto of the Order of
the Garter. The seal is ensigned with a viscount's coronet.
7864. [A.D. 1578.] Red : fine. [Harl. ch. JJ H. 4.]
7865. [a.d. 1582.] Red: indistinct, injured by pressure.
[Harl. ch. 77 H. 6.]
Another SeaL
7866. [a.d. 1576.] Red: fine. \\ in. [Harl. ch. 76 D.
54.]
This seal resembles that in No. 7863, Harl. ch. y6 D. 53,
but is larger.
7867. [a.d. 1580.] Red: imperfect. [Harl. ch. 76 D. 55.]
Anthony Browne, 2fid Viscount Mountague.
A.D. 1 592- 1 629.
7868. [A.D. i6ol]. Red: struck doubly. [Add. ch.
30,305.]
A shield of arms : of sixteen quarterings closely resembling
that of Anthony Browne, ist Viscount, in No. 7858, but
in the 2nd quarterly subdivision of the 2nd grand quarter the
fretty bearing appears to have been replaced by some other
charge not now decipherable. The shield is ensigned with a
coronet. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling and wreath,
an eagle displayed. Supporters, two wolves, collared and
chained. In base, on a liston^ the motto : — . . IS RA
Charles Brown.
See Rob. Tunstall.
Edmund Browne, of Lavenham^ co. Suff,^ Brewer.
7869. [a.d. 1623.] Red : en placard^ the paper of the
charter being cut and folded over the seal previous to im-
pression, f in. [Harl. ch. 58 F. 40.]
A shield of arms : on a bend three (eagles ?) displayed.
Francis Browne, Esq., brother of Sir Anthony Browne,
Viscount Mountague.
7870. [A.D. 1569.] Red : | X i in. [Harl. ch. iii E. 58.]
Oval : a griffin's head erased.
Pearled border.
John Broun, Citizen of Canterbury, Lord of
Bekesbourne Manor, co. Kent.
7871.
76 D. 48.;
'a.D. 1405.] Red : indistinct. | X J in. [Harl. ch.
HERALDIC SEALS. S/I
Oblong octagonal : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three
squirrels. Suspended by two loops or straps.
Cabled border.
Another seaL
7872. [A.D. 1416.] Red: fine. |^ in. [Harl. ch. 76 D.
50.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ a chevron betw. two (roses?) in
chief, and the letter s in base, within a bordure charged with
eight martlets. Over the shield a triple-towered castle. In
the field on each side a wavy sprig of foliage.
John Browne, of Boston^ co. Line,, GentL
7873. [A.D. 1565.] Red : injured by pressure. ^ X | in.
[Harl. ch. 78 A. 16.]
Oval : a c^rane rising, with wings inverted, in allusion to the
arms and crest of BROWNE.
Beaded border.
Thomas Broun, of co, CornwalL
7874. [a.D. 1434.] Red : inp.perfect. From a ring.
About i X tV in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 57 A. 35.]
A shield of arms (?) : a drake swimming in water, regardant
contoumi. In the field above the shield the initial letters
t *♦
Beaded border.
John Brownyng,^/. Broonyng, Lord of Legh, near Deer hurst,
CO. GlouCy and of co, Dorset,
7875. [A.D. 141 2.] Red : chipped at bottom, injured by
pressure. I in. [Slo. ch. xxxiii. 59.]
A shield of arms : three bars wavy, BROWNING. Sus-
pended by a strap from a forked tree on a mount. Within a
carved gothic panel.
Sfgtll' : ioi^'us : brounsng ^i^
7876. Sulph. cast from No. 7875. [D.C., G. 138.]
7877. [a.D. 141 5.] Another: injured by pressure. [Slo.
ch. xxxiii. 60.]
Sfgill' : fol^l0 : brounsng f^
7878. Plaster cast of Na 7877. [xcviiL 41.]
Thomafl de BroykP
7879. [? A.D. 1303.] Plaster cast from indistinct impres-
sion. I -J- in, [Ixxxiii. 45.]
A shield of arms, couchi\ on a bend, six crosses crosslet
573 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
fitch^es (?) Crest on a helmet, out of a coronet an eagle's head
and wings erect. Within a carved gothic panel, having on
each, side a small circular panel, bearing a crowned %*
SSigfllu Ml t^umt 9e m Srosb mi (?)
Edmnnd Bmdenell^ of Stoke Mandeville^ co. Buck., Esq.
7880. [a.d. 1613.] Red: fine. iXfin. [Add. ch. 24,000.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a chevron betw. three steel caps,
Brudenell. Crest on a helmet, ornamental mantling, and
wreath, an arm embowed [covered with leaves], in the hand
a spiked club slung to the arm.
Beaded border.
788L [a.d. 161 3.] Red: indistinct, imperfect. [Add. ch.
24,004.]
William Bruly, al. Bmyly, of Waterpury Manor, co. Oxon.
7882. [a.D. 1409.] Red : fine. ^ in. [Add. ch. 6101.]
A shield of arms : ermine, on a bend three chevrons,
Bruley or Bruly. Within a carved gothic panel of five
cusps, and three points in triangle.
Legend betw. the points : —
$bii. SBtOeUni : bruslg m^
William de Bromle.
See Henry de Audithelega, No. 7016.
Alice Bmn, dau. and coheir of RiCHARD Lacer, or Lazer ;
widow ^William Brun, Knt, wife ^Robert
DE Marny, of London, Knt.
7883. [A.D. 1365.] Red: fine, sharp. \ in. [Cott ch.
xxvii. 55.]
A shield of arms : per pale, dex., a cross moline over all in
chief a label of three points, Brun ; sin,, on a cross five roses,
Lazer. Within a gothic trefoil ornamented with small ball-
flowers along the inner edge.
Legend betw. the points : —
StGILU * ALIOJ€ • * BRVN *
Cf. Harl. MS. 1541, f. 9.
7884. Sulph. cast from No. 7883. [D.C., F. 443.]
Robert Brundislxe, of Chelmondeston, co. Suff.
7885. [a.d. 1637.] Red : indistinct fragment. About
^X \\r\. when perfect. [Add. ch. 10,161.]
Oval : a shield of arms : defaced. Over the shield a helmet.
HERALDIC SEALS. 573
John Bmnne, of Wyvelingham [ Willingham, co. Camir,]
7886. [a.D. 1397.] Red: originally fine, now chipped at
edge. I in. [Harl. ch. 47 D. 18.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant Betw. two small cinque-
foil roses. Within a carved and traced gothic rosette of five
cusped points.
SIGILLVM : IOHAV111IS : BRVV1I/I6 :
7887. Sulph. cast from No. 7886. [D.C., F. 602.]
Cecilia de Brontoft.
See John de Belasise.
Philip, son of ROBERT de Brontoft, of Bruntoft, [co. Durh. f]
7888. [13th cent] Green: fine, sharp, i^ in. [Egert
ch. 529.]
A shield of arms : a lion rampant contourn^.
# 8'. PHI LI PI : D€ : BRVNTOFT.
John Bmyni of Bridgtwrth^ co, Salop.
7889. [a.D. 1434.] Plaster cast from indistinct impression,
i-l- in. [Ixxx. iv. 17.]
On a mount a shield of arms: an eagle displayed, for
Bruyn. Suspended by a strap from a tree. Within a
cusped gothic panel.
Cf. John Le Bruyn, a.d. 1431, Add. ch. 6282.
Maurice Bmyn, of Beckenham, co. Kent.
7890. [a.d. 1408.] Red : injured by pressure, indistinct
\\ in. [Harl. ch. 47 D. 23.]
A shield of arms, couchi-. quarterly, i, 4, a cross cercell^e,
Bruyin ; 2, 3, six lozenges. Crest on a helmet affrontfe,
mantling, and tall hat or chapeau, a pair of wings erect.
Within a carved gothic panel.
S : mautfctt : 9e : btusttt : m
Cf. Harl. MS. 1137, f. 17 b.
7891. Sulph. cast from No. 7890. [D.C., G. 120.]
John Bryan^ of East Hoathleyy co. Sussex.
7892. [A.D. 1668.] Red: imperfect. -§- X -i- in. [Add.
ch. 30,159-]
Oval : a shield of arms : lozengy, a pale.
574 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
Guy de Bryene.
78a3. [a.D. 1345.] Plaster cast from injured impression.
i-jV ^"- [Ixxxiv. 1 8. J
A shield of arms, caucM: three piles conjoined in base,
Bryan, over all a label of three points. Crest on a helmet,
short mantling and chapeau diapered, a horn. Within a
carved gothic panel.
ft L€ • 8[€AL • QVJY • CD€ • 3 BRY6N6 • ft •
Beaded borders.
Qny de BrienOj or Bryene^ of WroxhcUe-Deneys Manor,
CO, Dors,, Knt
7894. [a.d. 1369.] Red: fine, sharp, slightly chipped at
edge, i^ in. [Add. ch. 29,247.]
A shield of arms : three piles conjoined in base, BRYAN.
Suspended by a strap from an elaborately-carved tree spring-
ing from a mount in the base part of the annulus of the
legend. On this mount a triple branch of foliage with three
small cinquefoil flowers. Within a cusped gothic panel
ornamented with ball-flowers along the inner edge.
: 1^ : Seal : <Sus • : 9e : iStsene :
Beaded border.
7895. Red : originally fine, now imperfect along the edge,
[xxxvi. 120.]
: 1^ : Sbeal : (Sus • : 9e : iSrs « * • :
Another Seal.
7896. Red : originally fine and sharp, now chipped in
places. i:J^ in. [xxxvi. 121.]
This is a very careful copy of the previous type, No. 7894.
But the foliage varies, the ball-flowers along the inner edge
of the carving are omitted ; and the inside annulus or border
of the legend is beaded.
: %x I $btA : ffittg : Qe : Srs [e] ne :
Another Seat,
7897. [a.D. 1378.] Light brown: originally fine, now im-
perfect, and r. h. side wanting. About i\ in. [Egert. ch. 253.]
Somewhat similar to the two preceding types, but with
several differences of detail. In the field on the 1. h. side a
small cinquefoil has been introduced ; that on the r. h. side
broken off
* * • * * • iStsen^ ii^ «•
Beaded border.
HERALDIC SEALS. 575
7898. [a.d. 1378.] Red: only small fragment of the
legend. [Harl. ch. 43 G. 31.]
» Sftte •««. m « «
7899. Sulph. cast from imperfect impression of this type.
[D.C., F. 528.]
In this example the corresponding cinquefoil on the r. h.
side is shown.
• l.e • Seal • ffing • 9e • Brsnte ^m m « .
Ony de Bryene, {Junior!), Knt
7900. [a.D. 138L] Red: fine, sharp, injured at top part
It^^ in. [Add. ch. 20,283,]
A shield of arms : three piles conjoined in base, Bryan.
Suspended by a strap from a tree on a mount Supporters,
two monsters, reguardant addorsed, each grasping the strap
in its beak. The monster is composed of the head, wings and
body of an eagle, coupled to the hinder part of a lion, and
differs from the griffin in not having the forelegs of the
eagle, and from the griffin-male which has legs but not wings.
Sfgillutn : gusSontii : 9e : brgene :
The letters DO of Guydonis are conjoined.
Cabled border.
7901. [a.d. 1384.] Red: fine, chipped in several places.
[Add. ch. 29,250.]
gttsSontu : 9e : \3xww :
7902. [A.D. 1387.] Red: very fine. The legend injured
by pressure. [Harl. ch. 47 D. 27.]
Stgfllum : gnrOonift ; De : lirsene :
7903. Sulph. cast from No. 7902. [D.C., F. 530.]
7904. Sulph. cast from fine but imperfect impression,
[xlvii. 1275.]
m : gtts&o * • • • ne*
Laing's MS, Catal.^ No. 326.
7905. Sulph. cast from the same. [D.C., F. 529.]
William Brygges, of Sanderstede, etc., co. Surr.
7906. [a.D. 1439.] ^^^ • injured by pressure, very in-
distinct I in. [Add, ch. 24,618.]
A shield of arms : uncertain charges. Within a six-foil.
* 8' W BR (0
Henry Brystowe.
See Paull Fox.
576 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
John de Bucton.
7907. [14th cent] Red, embedded in a mass of dark
green. -J in. [xxxv. 264.]
A shield of arms : a goat salient, BuCKTON. Within a
carved panel of six cusped points.
» 8IGILLVM • 10HANNI8 • DE • BVCTON • w
Beaded border.
7908. [14th cent.] Plaster cast from No. 7907. [Ixxxiv. 19.]
Robert Buktone, or Bnctoxiy of Newenton, co, Suffolk,
7909. [a.d. 1403.] Red : slightly chipped. I in. [HarL
ch. S3 E. 35.]
A shield of arms : three bars gemel, on a canton a crescent,
BucKTON. Suspended by a strap from a tree, and betw. two
wavy sprigs of foliage.
SigOlttin : tolieitf : litttttone :
7910. [a.D. 1403.] Red : fine, imperfect. [Harl. ch.
S3 E. 36.]
Sigfllttm : xtibtxt
Thomas Buggs.
See J. Austen.
William Bugges, Chaplain, of co. Staff.
7911. [a.d. 1396.] Red : indistinct in places, ^in. [Stowe
ch. 94.]
A shield of arms : a fleur-de-lis. Within a panel of eight
points.
*S€€L NICHOL€ D€ (VN8VIC0 CHR.
William Le Buk, of East Bergholt, co, Suff,
7912. [A.D. 1 346.] Creamy-white : imperfect, indistinct.
I in. [Add. ch. 9608.]
A shield of arms : a fret.
+ S' BO (?)
Cf. Add. ch. 9609, 9615.
John de Bukynham, of West- Wittenham, co. Berks, Clerk.
7913. [a.D. 1 38 1.] Red: originally fine, now chipped at
lower part. \^ in. [Add. ch. 20,282.]
A shield of arms : two chevrons betw. three bucks* heads
cabossed, for BUCKINGHAM (.?) Above the shield the B. Virgin
Mary, half length, crowned, in the r. h. the Infant Saviour,
and in the left hand a sceptre or branch of foliage. Within
HERALDIC SEALS. 577
a carved gothic bilobe, ornamented with small quatrefoils or
ball-flowers along the inner edge.
&is(a : (ofi'te : »e : j^ : tVitt
Carved border.
7914. [A.D. 1384.] Red: originally fine, imperfect [Add.
ch. 24,322.]
S<g ♦ ♦ fa : Be ; litt ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ gfiU : tVitL
Matildis^ dau, of Norman,
widow of OSBERT DE Bulingtona, of co. Line.
7916. [13th cent] Dark green. i| X |- in. [Harl. ch.
47 D. 47]
A shield of arms of early style, diapr^ (?) : a bend. In-
distinct. The bend appears to be charged with some fur or
other uncertain marks.
8' MATILD6 - FILI6 » NOR MAN.
Elizabeth Bull, of Sprowton, co. Suff,,
widow of Anthony Bull.
7916. [A.D. 1629.] Red : indistinct. tV X i in. [Add.
ch. 9790.]
Oval : on a wreath, a bull's head and neck, in the mouth
an acorn.
Cabled border.
Cf. Add. ch. 9785, A.D. 161 7.
Richard Bull.
See George Peryent.
Thomas Bull, of Flowton, co, Suff., Gentl.
7917. [A.D. 1629.] Red : injured by pressure. \ in. [Add.
ch. 9790.]
A bull's head cabossed, crest of BULL.
John Bulloke, ofco. Lane,
7918. [A.D. 1650.] Black : en plaeard, 4 X f in. [Add.
ch. 5303.]
Oval : a shield of arms : very obscure, apparently three
griffins* heads couped, two and one.
Beaded border.
George Bulstrode, of Wreysdury, eo, Buei,, Esq,,
son and heir of Edw. BulSTRODE, Esq,
7919. [A.D. 1532.] Red: indistinct, with marks of the
setting. I X i in. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 4l]
Oval : a shield of arms : a stag's head cabossed, betw. the
attires a cross, in the mouth fesswise an acorn.
7920. [A.D. 1533.] Another. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 54.]
7921. [a.d. 1533.] Another. [Harl. ch. 84 I. 55.]
vol. h. 2 p
578 CATALOGUE OF SEALS.
William de Bturcestre.
7922. [14th cent] Sulph. cast t la [D.C., F. 370.]
A shield of arms : three (wolves' ?) heads erased, two and
one. Within a carved gothic triangle with eight cusped
points. Cf. three lions' heads erased, BuRCETRE ; and three
bears' heads erased, BURCETUR.
L^end betw. the points : —
SbtsSa: * tDtDelntf * Be * imrctftre m
The letters D E conjoined.
Cf. Cott ch. xxviL 190, a.d. 1328 ; Cott ch. xii. 43, A.D. 1383 ; Add.
ch. 8885, A,D. 1400.
George Burden, of London, Gentl.
7923. [A.D. 1 570.] Red. f in. [HarL ch. y6 F. 45.]
A shield of arms : quarterly, in the second and third
quarters three bells, two and one, over all on a bend six
annulets. The straps of the shield hang at the sides.
George Burden.
Seal used by Edmund, son o/VfiLLUM,
son of Alexr. Fetiplace, of Childrey^ co. Berks.
7924. [A.D. 1 58 1.] Red: injured. About -f- x 4 in. when
perfect. [Harl. ch. 78 A. 48.]
Oval : an ornamental shield of arms : quarterly, i, 4, on a
bend three bezants. Burden ; 2, 3, three (lozenges ?) two and
one. Over the shield the initials Q. B.
Beaded border.
Nicholas Bnrdtin, ofco, Glouc,, Knt
7925. [A.D. 1 26 1.] Green, mottled: a fragment About
I X i ia when perfect [Harl. ch. 44 H. 52.]
0. Shield-shaped : a shield of arms : five bamilets en-
grailed.
VM : NICHOL
B:. Pointed oval : a lady, standing on a carved corbel,
wearing a long close-fitting dress, on her r. h. a falcon, her
L h. laid on the breast
F0RT€8CVT
Beaded border.
Andrew de BnreSy of Raydon, co, Sujf., Knt
7926. [a.D. 1358.] Light brownish-white : very indistinct
•} in. [Harl. ch. 47 E. 10.]
A shield of arms : quarterly. Betw. two leaves ; suspended
by a strap from a hook, and within a carved gothic quatrefoil.
DR€€ BVR€ . .
Cf. Harl. ch. 47 £. 9.
HERALDIC SEALS. 579
Michael de BoroB, of Raydon, co. Suff,
7927. [a.D. 1338.] Red : perhaps from a matrix with
moveable legend. \ in. [Harl. ch. 47 E. 9.]
A shield of arms : ermine, two lions rampant in fess,
BURES. Betw. three small cinquefoil flowers slipped, and
within a carved and pointed gothic quatrefoil, ornamented
with small ball-flowers along the inner edge.
7928. SulpL cast from No. 7927. [D.C., F. 269.]
Michael de Bures ; Maria, kis wife ; John de Vere,
Earl of Oxford; or Matildis, his wife,
7929. [a.D. 1349.] Creamy-white: indistinct, edge im-
perfect. About -J X I- in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 47 E. 12.]
Oval : a shield of arms : a fess. Suspended by a strap
from a hook.
Legend very obscure : —
ft . . BON € (0
Robert de Bnres, of Cokefeld, etc.^ co, Suff,, Knt.
7930. [a.D. 1 3 16.] Creamy-white: an indistinct fragment
About I in. when perfect [Harl. ch. 47 E. 7.]
A shield of arms : charges uncertain.
RTI • B
Robert de Burgate.
See Robert de Borgate.
John Biirgeys.
Seal used by ]0li^ Atte Thele, of Hontyngton,
[Hunton, co, Kent.]
7931. [a.D. 1370.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct in
places, f in. [Add. ch. 8841.]
A shield of arms : a bird holding in its beak a long branch
of foliage reflexed over its head. Within a pointed gothic
quatrefoil.
» 8' • IOHCA3NNIC8 • B3VRQ6Y8 ^
7932. [A.D. 1370.] Red: injured by pressure, indistinct
in places. [Add. ch. 8842.]
ft 8' • IOHANN18 • BVRQ6
...
Family of Biirgb^ Guy, or Guise.
7933. Plaster cast, from good impression. i X ^ in.
[Ixxxix. 15.]
Oval: a shield of arms: quarterly; i, 4, seven lozenges,
three, three and one, vatr. BuRGH, or GuY, 
