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  • The seal impression shows the bishop of Llandaff, Eilias of Radnor, standing on a pedestal in pontificals; his left hand holds his pastoral staff turned towards himself, his right hand is raised in blessing. Medieval (c.1070-c.1500)
Impression from the seal of the Bishop of Llandaff, 1230-40
  • This damaged seal impression shows the Bishop of St David's, Henry Chichele.
Impression from the seal of the Bishop of St David's, 1407 - 1414
  • This, an impression from the second seal of the Chapter of Llandaff, probably began to be used around 1200, and was still in use three hundred and fifty years later. It shows the cathedral (from the west), including details of the Norman architecture.
Impression from the seal of the Chapter of Llandaff, 1200 - 1545
  • This, an impression from the second seal of the Chapter of St Asaph, shows St Asaph standing within a central niche. To his right is the diocesan bishop, and to his left is a holy abbess (possibly St Winifride). Beneath these three are the dean and canons in prayer.
Impression from the seal of the Chapter of St Asaph, mid-15th century
  • This seal would have been used by Walter Wynter, Archdeacon of Carmarthen, on official documents relating to his work. It shows St Stephen in the robes of a deacon. In his right hand are three stones (a symbol of his martyrdom), and in his left is a Book of the Gospels.
Seal of the Archdeacon of Carmarthen, 1328 - 1331 [image 1 of 2]
  • This impression shows God the Father in the centre. Between his knees is the crucified figure of Christ, whilst the Holy Spirit, as a dove, rises from his mouth. Beneath his feet is a death-head, suggesting victory over death.
Impression of the seal of the Archdeacon of Meirionnydd, probably 17th century