of Abbot of Abbey of Kinloss, Moray
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Seal impression (cast)
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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000-180-001-778-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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National Museums Scotland K.1999.1368 |
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Date of cast: 19th century; Date of seal: 14th century
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Sulphur; brown. Inscription: SIGILLVM (ABB)ATIS : DE KINLOS
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45 mm L x 30 mm W
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Seal / cast
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Scotland, Moray, Kinloss
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Description: |
Brown sulphur cast of the seal of the Abbot of Kinloss, 14th century
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- 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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