People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Burgh of Linlithgow

Owner
Burgh of Linlithgow
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
The first seal of the burgh of Linlithgow, single sided, in use by the thirteenth century. It depicts a hound *collared*, *passant* through waves in base.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ COMMVNE DE LINLITHQV (“Common seal of Linlithgow”); the “N” in Linlithgow is reversed.
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
B/Lin/1
Notes
Dimensions: 1 11/16 in. SW I, p.72.