People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Dundrennan Abbey counterseal

Owner
Dundrennan Abbey (fd1142)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Thirteenth century single-sided counterseal of Dundrennan Abbey, depicting a hand and arm *vested* issuing from the *dexter*, holding a crozier. Above is an *estoile* of five points *wavy*, while beneath is a crescent. On the *sinister* is a star of six points.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ CONTRA : S’ : DE : DUNDRAVNAN (“Counterseal of Dundrennan”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
A/Dund/3
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ¼ × 7/8 in. (29 × 19 mm.) SW I, p.178. Durham 3661.