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Medieval seal returns for good
Published on 14 May, 2013 at 12:12 in History | Viewed 382 times | No Comments
The 12th Century Seal Matrix of Stone Priory, which was bought for the town following an appeal last year, has been away in Wiltshire since January undergoing conservation work. And there’s a special talk later this month to mark its return. The matrix – which was found in a field in Surrey in 2011...
Medieval Priory seal to stay in Stone!
The Medieval seal from Stone Priory that was found in a field in Surrey will be staying in the town after campaigners hit the £8,000 target they needed to secure its future in Stone. The 12th century seal that was discovered by a metal detector in Cobham was named the 17th best historical find...
Narrowboat adventure talk for Priory Seal
Published on 1 Nov, 2012 at 10:44 in What's On? | Viewed 393 times | No Comments
Stone Historical and Civic Society are holding a talk entitled “Travels with a Narrowdog” on Tuesday 13th November at 7pm in the Priory Hall, Station Road, in aid of the Stone Priory Seal Appeal. The talk is being given by Monica and Terry Darlington who have written several books on their travels aboard their...
‘Five Nights in the Crypt’ fundraiser
Published on 18 Oct, 2012 at 17:29 in What's On? | Viewed 189 times | No Comments
The fundraisers who are raising money to keep the Medieval Stone Priory seal in the town hope to reach their £8,000 target by Christmas and a week of events over half-term will help them on their way. All the events will be held in the crypt of the old Priory of St Michael’s Church...
Fundraising talks to keep seal in Stone
Stone Historical and Civic Society are holding a fundraising evening in aid of the appeal to keep the 12th century Stone Priory seal matrix – which was discovered in a field in Surrey last year – in the town where it belongs. The event is at Sandon Hall on Thursday 11th October at 7.30pm...
Fundraising campaign to keep seal in Stone
People have been urged to get behind a fundraising campaign to keep a bit of Stone’s Medieval history in the town where it belongs. The 12th century seal that was discovered by a metal detector in Cobham, Surrey, was recently named the 17th best historical find in the UK on Britain’s Secret Treasures, a...
Priory seal makes Top 50 historical finds
The Medieval seal from Stone Priory that was discovered by a metal detector in a field in Surrey will be revealed on ITV on Friday night as one of the top 50 historical finds in the UK. Britain’s Secret Treasures – a collaboration between ITV1 and the British Museum – has been revealing the...
Hundreds take a look at Medieval seal
The Medieval seal from Stone Priory that was found in a Surrey field is now back in the town, and hundreds of people have so far visited St Michael’s Church to have a look at the object for themselves. The seal was delivered to the church on Thursday and will be on display for...
Bit of Medieval Stone found in Surrey field
Published on 18 Sep, 2011 at 21:32 in History | Viewed 625 times | 2 Comments
A piece of Stone’s Medieval history has been found by a metal detector in a field in Surrey. The remarkable copper object – dated between 1200 and 1300AD – was found in Cobham in August. It’s a seal that would have been used to create a seal of wax on important documents at Stone...