Lyme Regis, seal of the corporation, 1284?
Lyme Regis, seal of the corporation, 1284? It depicts a double ended ship with a beast head at each end. Planking in short lengths. The vessel displays the banners of England and Castile and Leon, for Eleanor of Castile.The crucifixion is shown to the left and St Michael to the right. Inscription: 'SIGILLVM : COMVNE : DE LIM'. On a felt covered hardboard backboard with a label. SEC0489-498 mounted together.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC0490 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Seal cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Places: | Lyme Regis |
| Date made: | 1284?; 1284? |
| People: | Castile and Leon; Castile, Eleanor of |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 8 mm x 55 mm |