Find Spot record 11190/15 - Medieval papal seal from Newton
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Summary
Medieval papal seal recovered from garden at Newton Rise in 1946. The papal seal or bull was approximately 3.80cm in diameter and bore the mark of Pope Innocent IV (1243-1254). Marked INNO/CENTIVS/ P P IIII on the obverse and SPASPE on the reverse. Busts of the saints on the reverse were in semi profile.
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Medieval papal seal recovered from garden at Newton Rise in 1946. The papal seal or bull was approximately 3.80cm in diameter and bore the mark of Pope Innocent IV (1243-1254). Marked INNO/CENTIVS/ P P IIII on the obverse and SPASPE on the reverse. Busts of the saints on the reverse were in semi profile. (1)
<1> Newstead, R (Prof.), 1948, Records of Archaeological Finds VI, p162 (Article in Journal). SCH5761.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH5761 Article in Journal: Newstead, R (Prof.). 1948. Records of Archaeological Finds VI. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 36, Part 2. p162.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 41 68 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWTON BY CHESTER, CHESTER ST OSWALD, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 28 2024 9:57AM