People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Richard de Moreville (d.1189 or 1190)

Owner
Richard de Moreville (d.1189 or 1190)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal of Richard de Moreville (d.1189 or 1190) depicting him as Constable of Scotland, on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour, a long surcoat and a conical helmet. He carries a sword and a convex, kite-shaped shield with a central boss. His horse is galloping, wearing a *poytrail* decorated with ball-shaped pendants.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ RICARDI D’ MORVILA CONSTABVLARII SCOCIE (“Seal of Richard de Moreville, constable of Scotland”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/More/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ½ in. diameter. SW III, p.516.