Find Spot record 1160/146/5 - Late medieval seal matrix, Market Place

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Summary

A bronze seal-matrix of the Hospital of St Leonard, Brackley was found during drainage works in the Market Place, Northampton. Acquired by the British Museum in 1893.

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Full Description

{1} A bronze seal matrix found during the making of a drain in Northampton Market Place prior to 1893. It is a seal matrix of the Hospital of St Leonard, Brackley which was founded before 1291.


<1> The British Museum, The British Museum Collection, https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1893-0618-46 [Accessed 31/08/2023] (Website). SNN112027.

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  • <1>XY Website: The British Museum. The British Museum Collection. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1893-0618-46 [Accessed 31/08/2023]. [Mapped feature: #86975 ]

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Location

Grid reference SP 7546 6057 (point) General location within market place
Civil Parish NORTHAMPTON

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Record last edited

Feb 25 2025 7:07PM

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