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This lead seal with crossed keys design is from Newtyle Churchyard in Angus. It dates from the 16th or 17th century.

The crossed keys design indicates that the seal comes from the town of Leyden in Holland.

Lead seals like this were used to seal consignments of merchandise imported from Europe. The seal was formed by squeezing a lead blank with a pair of pliers over the cords that secured the sack or container for the goods.

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• Online ID: 000-100-104-426-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.138
• Date: 16th - 17th century
  16th or 17th century
  
• Material: Lead / cloth. Inscription: [Crossed keys design]
  
• Dimensions: 19 mm D
  
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• Where: Scotland, Angus, Newtyle / NETHERLANDS: Leyden? (Newtyle Churchyard)
  
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• Description: Two seals, one seal of lead with crossed keys design from Newtyle Churchyard, Angus and the other seal of cloth, possibly from Leyden, Netherlands, 16th - 17th century
  
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