People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William of Hownam, son of John, son of Orm (d.1227) (1)

Owner
William of Hownam, son of John, son of Orm (d.1227)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting William on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour and a cap-shaped helmet and carrying a broadsword and a convex shield. The shield apparently has a chevron-like impression upon it, though Stevenson and Wood note that this may be accidental.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ WILL’I FILII IOHANNIS (“Seal of William son of John”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Hown/2/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ¼ in. diameter. SW II, p.424.