Papal 'bulla' issued by Pope Honorius IV

This papal seal or 'bulla' authenticated documents sent from Rome to Christian churches across Europe.  The find site was near the medieval church at Buittle.   An irregular circular lead disc struck on both sides with the Pope's name on the obverse, and the heads of St Peter and St Paul on the reverse.
Object no :
SWDR003a; SWDR003b
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Rome, Italy
Dimensions :
diameter 35mm, depth 1mm
Materials :
lead
Location :
NA
Accession number :
STEWM:1995.35.01
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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