People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William de Moreville (d.1196) (2)

Owner
William de Moreville (d.1196)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Second seal, c.1178 onwards, of William de Moreville (d.1196). This single-sided seal depicts a lion *passant* to *sinister*, its tail ending in three points; not on a shield.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM WILLELMI DE MORVILLA (“Seal of William of Moreville”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/More/2/2
Notes
Other features: *toothed* inner border. Dimensions: 2 in. diameter. SW III, p.517.