'Finding the seal-bearer: Constance of medieval Gringley', a talk by Benedict Jephcote

Name: 'Finding the seal-bearer: Constance of medieval Gringley', a talk by Benedict Jephcote
Start: 2025-03-20T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-20T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 40 Grove Street,Retford,DN22 6LD,GB

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Thu Mar 20 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

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40 Grove Street,Retford,DN22 6LD,GB | Retford, EN

A gleaming medieval seal had been found at Gringley-on-the-Hill, but who was the Constance named around the seal's edge?
Benedict Jephcote looks into how the seal-bearer's identity was found and why Constance was an important figure in medieval England's history.
This talk is likely to be of interest to:
-local history enthusiasts
-lovers of medieval history
-metal detectorists
-people interested in female history
FREE event.
Booking essential. To book a place, please go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/finding-the-seal-bearer-constance-of-medieval-gringley-tickets-1144114740989?aff=oddtdtcreator , or ring 01777 713 749.
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The seal of Constance is on display at Bassetlaw Museum.
Image credit: Derby Museums Trust

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40 Grove Street,Retford,DN22 6LD,GB, United Kingdom

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'Finding the seal-bearer: Constance of medieval Gringley', a talk by Benedict Jephcote

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Host or Publisher Bassetlaw Museum

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