Seal impression (cast)

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This is a 19th century sulphur cast of a seal impression. The impression was made from the seal of the abbot of the Abbey of Kinloss in Moray, dating from the 14th century.

The seal depicts an Abbot holding a book and crozier, standing on a mount. The inscription 'SIGILLVM [ABB]ATIS : DE KINLOS' translates as 'Seal of the Abbot of Kinloss'. The gold border is modern cardboard trim.

The Cistercian abbey at Kinloss was founded by David I in 1151, and was an important and wealthy monastery. Royalty including Edward I and Edward III stayed there. The abbot had the right to a seat in Parliament.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-778-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  K.1999.1368
• Date: Date of cast: 19th century; Date of seal: 14th century
  
• Material: Sulphur; brown. Inscription: SIGILLVM (ABB)ATIS : DE KINLOS
  Seal / cast
  
• Dimensions: 45 mm L x 30 mm W
  
• What: Seal / cast
  
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• Where: Scotland, Moray, Kinloss
  
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• Description: Brown sulphur cast of the seal of the Abbot of Kinloss, 14th century
  
• References:
  • Stevenson and Wood, i, p. 190, no 173 
  • Stevenson, J.H. and Wood, M. Scottish Heraldic Seals - Royal, Official, Ecclesiastical, Collegiate, Burghal, Personal, vol i. Glasgow, 1940, p 190, no 173. 
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