People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Hugh, abbot of Jedburgh

Owner
Hugh, abbot of Jedburgh (fl.1198-1209×11)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting the abbot in a cowl, sitting and reading a book upon a lectern. He holds a crozier in his right hand, and his head is turned upwards.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ HUGONIS ABBATIS DE GED[]EW (“Seal of Hugh, abbot of Jedburgh”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
A/Jedb/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 × 1 3/8 in. (59 × 39 mm.) SW I, p.187. Scran ID: 000-180-001-777-C