People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Friars Preachers of Edinburgh

Owner
Friars Preachers of Edinburgh
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal used from the thirteenth century onwards. The seal depicts the coronation of the Virgin in its upper half; in the lower half, under a triple canopy is a castle with a head appearing above each of its three towers.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
S COVENTVS . FRA . PDICATOR7 DE . CASTRO PVELLAR7 ("Seal of the convent of friars preachers of the castle of Maidens"); the castle in question is Edinburgh.
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
A/EdFr/1
Notes
Dimensions: 1 15/16 × 1 ¼ in. SW I, p.206.