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Writ of Edward the Confessor with seal: Lord Frederick Campbell Charter XXI 5, England, 2nd...

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BL6256308
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Writ of Edward the Confessor with seal: Lord Frederick Campbell Charter XXI 5, England, 2nd half of 11th century (parchment & wax seal)
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English School, (11th century) / English
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British Library, London, UK
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parchment and wax seal
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On the front of the seal, Edward is depicted sitting on a throne, holding an orb in one hand and what may be a staff of office topped with a cross in the other. On the reverse, Edward is also shown seated, although this time he holds an oblong shape, which may be another staff in one hand. In the other, he holds what may be a sword at an angle. See also 6256307.

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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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Edward The Confessor / writ / edward the confessor / paper / document / Seal / order / king / monarch / anglo saxon / wax
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Largest available format 2520 × 2128 px 8 MB
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Medium 1024 × 865 px 87 × 73 mm 1.1 MB

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