People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William of Billingham (1)

Owner
William of Billingham
Matrix Shape
oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal c.1285, depicting a key with three dots on either side. It is different in design to William's apparent second seal, in use c.1296, which depicted a fleur-de-lys and was larger.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ S’ WILLI DE:BILLINGHAM (“Seal of William of Billingham”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Bil/1/1
Notes
Dimensions: 25 × 16 mm. SW II, p.247, no.361 (described incorrectly as his second seal). Durham 2761.