People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William, bishop of Caithness (fl.1246-55)

Owner
William, bishop of Caithness (fl.1246-55)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal. The bishop front face is depicted on a bracket, with a mitre, his right hand raised in benediction while his left holds a crozier.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
: SIGILLVM WILL’I DEI GRA EPI KATHANENSIS (“Seal of William, by Grace of God, bishop of Caithness”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/Cai/1/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ½ × 1 ½ in. (63 × 38 mm.) SW I, p.133. Durham 3601 (1).