People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Scone Abbey

Owner
Scone Abbey (fd.c.1120)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Apparent first seal of Scone Abbey, in use during the thirteenth century. This single-sided seal depicts the abbey church with a central tower and pinnacles at each end; the Father and Son sit on the roof.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGIL’ : E[CCLES . SA]NCTE . TRINITATIS [DE SCO]NA (“Seal of the church of Holy Trinity of Scone”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
A/Scon/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ¾ in. (76 mm.) diameter. SW I, p.200. Durham 3677.