First seal of the town of Southampton, early 13th century

First seal of the town of Southampton, early 13th century. On the sea, a single-masted ship under sail. It has a steering oar and a stern castle. Two crosses on the sail. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM . VILLE . SVTHAMTONIE'. The cast mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0035
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Southampton
Date made: early 13C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 5 mm x 68 mm
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