People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Nicholas of Lochmaben (d.1315)

Owner
Nicholas of Lochmaben, master (d.1315)
Matrix Shape
oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting *a pelican in her piety*. A sleeping animal is shown at the foot of the tree containing the pelican’s nest. The legend is no longer extant, but it is likely that it referred to the office of the offialate of Lothian rather than to the office-holder.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
Destroyed.
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EB/StA/13
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ¼ × 7/8 in. (32 × 22 mm.) SW I, p.103. Durham 3636.