Papal seal (Obverse)

This is the obverse of the leaden seal of Pope Honorius III. It was found near Inchaffray Abbey in Perthshire. It dates from between 1216 and 1227.

This face of the circular seal bears the inscription: 'Honorius PP III'.

The Pope, based in Rome, was the head of the Church. Documents came from Rome with directives and information for the Scottish Church.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-695-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NM 208
Date:	1216 - 1227 Between 1216 and 1227
Material:	Lead
Dimensions:	47 mm H x 40 mm W
What:	Bulla
Subject:	Jewellery: seals, stamps (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Pope Honorius III
Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Inchaffray Abbey
Event:
Description:	Circular leaden bulla of Pope Honorius III, found near Inchaffray Abbey, Perthshire, 1216 - 1227
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