Welsh Journals

RHYS AP MEURIG, constable of 'Brantleys' (Bronllys). Perhaps a brother of Hywel ap Meurig (WG 1, Rhys ap Tewdwr 26). Award in dispute between Abbot of 'Dora' (Dore) and others concerning the right of pasture in Cantref Selyf, 2 Nov.1271. S S on tag, black, orig. 23 mm. diam.; very imperfect, only the left-hand third of the seal-impression remains. Rider not seen; part of horse seen galloping to observer's left. Legend mostly lost: RVC. Source: BL, Campbell Ch. XVIII, 2. 2ADVENÆ BADERO DE MONMOUTH 12th c. S S dark green, circular, 53 mm. diam., almost complete. Rider on horse-back, holds in left hand shield, rounded at top, lower part hidden behind horse, back of shield seen, and in outstretched right hand his sword. Conical helmet, long coat (no detail), saddle and reins seen. Legend Lombardic: SIGILLVM BADERONIS DE MONEMVDA Source: PRO, DL27/191, PRO Seals, P1756, ill. ADAM DE SUMERI Grant to Margam Abbey. S S red-brown, circular, 55 mm. diam., fair impression, rubbed. Rider on horse-back, holds in left hand shield, pointed at foot, rounded at top, back of shield seen, and in outstretched right hand his sword. Conical helmet, long coat (no detail seen), saddle cloth and bridle seen. Legend + SIG[IL]LVM ADAM DE [SVM]E[R]I Source: BL, Harleian Ch.75 D 7. Eauze, France Michael Powell Siddons Michael Powell Siddons, 'Welsh Equestrian Seals', ante, XXIII (1983-4), 292-318.