People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Richard (de Natherton?), bishop of the Isles (d.1275)

Owner
Richard, bishop of the Isles (d.1275)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting the bishop, front face with mitre, with his right hand raised in benediction and his left holding a crozier.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
[S’ RICARD]I EPI SODOREM MANENEN IN[SVLA] (“Seal of Richard, bishop of Sodor, Man and the Isles”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/Sodo/1/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 × 1 3/8 in. (51 × 35 mm.) SW I, p.151. Durham 3211 (1).