Poole, common seal and local admiralty court seal, 13th century

Poole, common seal and local admiralty court seal, 13th century. It depicts a thirteenth century sailing vessel. Inscription: 'SIGILLUM : COMMVNE : DE : LAPOLE'. The fore and after stages are beginning to be built into the hull as permanent structures. The common seal used also in the local Admiralty Court.

Object Details

ID: SEC0694
Type: Seal cast
Display location: Not on display
Places: Borough of Poole
Date made: 13C; 13C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 6 mm x 68 mm
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