People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William of Scremerston, knight (1)

Owner
William of Scremerston, knight
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Perhaps the earliest of three seals of William of Scremerston. The seal describes William as the son of William, and depicts five stars arranged in a cross.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ S’ WILLELMI FILII WILLELMI (“Seal of William, son of William”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Scre/2/1
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ¼ in. (32 mm.) diameter. SW III, p.579. Durham 2987 (with no reference to a charter but seems to be Durham Cathedral Muniments, Misc. Ch. no.5961, issued prior to 6th October 1245, seal now detached).