Papal Bulla Only two recorded on UKDFD

[shaun7]

Hello all, I spent the day with Crusader on one of his fields. I struggled for over 6 hours with very little, but buttons.

I did get a strap end which Cru says is Saxon, but it's pretty plain and not much to look at.

I thought I was going to go home disappointed, but right at the end I pulled out a Papal Bulla! I didn't really know what it was until I showed Cru, and then I thought he was going to cry

Crusader thinks it could have been the seal of Pope Leo in 1531ish. These were used to seal official documents sent by the Pope!

 

[Don in SJ]

Congrats Shaun, on a wonderful find and glad we all got to see the history and thanks Cru for being so knowledgeable on the subject. I think IP is too busy this weekend digging many finds that we all shall see I am sure by tomorrow at the latest, hmmmmn, maybe even another Cartwheel!

Don

 

[allen]

that is an absolutely awesome find and deserves its spot on the banner !!!
Congrats Shaun !!!!

 

[shaun7]

Congrats Shaun, on a wonderful find and glad we all got to see the history and thanks Cru for being so knowledgeable on the subject. I think IP is too busy this weekend digging many finds that we all shall see I am sure by tomorrow at the latest, hmmmmn, maybe even another Cartwheel!

Don

Thanks Don! I suppose IP's reply is going to depend on what he finds today

I know he didn't get one yesterday

 

[shaun7]

that is an absolutely awesome find and deserves its spot on the banner !!!
Congrats Shaun !!!!

Cheers Allen

 

[DMN]

First, this absolutely deserves the Banner, for historical significance alone.
Second, whether it was 1 of 2 or 2000, Papal Bulla are just plain hard to come by, unless you're detecting in a museum.
Last, where's the document for the seal...or are you keeping it for yourself

Congrats on a fantastic find. I see many things from you boys in the UK which probably should be bannered, and it's good to see this piece of history (forget the rarity) is where it needs to be!

Show us more!!!

 

[Rickiowa2009]

Sweet find, wow is all I can say!

 

[shaun7]

First, this absolutely deserves the Banner, for historical significance alone.
Second, whether it was 1 of 2 or 2000, Papal Bulla are just plain hard to come by, unless you're detecting in a museum.
Last, where's the document for the seal...or are you keeping it for yourself

Congrats on a fantastic find. I see many things from you boys in the UK which probably should be bannered, and it's good to see this piece of history (forget the rarity) is where it needs to be!

Show us more!!!

Thanks DMN

It's still sinking in actually! I just thought how important the Pope would have been at that time

 

[HISPAN]

Shaun up ....... the best papal Bull.

is the first Banner?

 

[shaun7]

Shaun up ....... the best papal Bull.

is the first Banner?

Do you mean the first banner for me?

 

[HISPAN]

Shaun up ....... the best papal Bull.

is the first Banner?

Do you mean the first banner for me?

yes... is the first banner ?

 

[shaun7]

Shaun up ....... the best papal Bull.

is the first Banner?

Do you mean the first banner for me?

yes... is the first banner ?

No it's the third....somehow

 

[jc2]

Extraordinary find . . . Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice ..........

 

[cntrydncr1]

that is simply awesome!!! congrats

 

[Shadowmanflash]

Hey Shaun, it doesn't get any better than that. That is a find of a lifetime congrats to you for the find and the Banner and congrats to your friend Crusader for being there with you, you both desrve a patt on the back, good work always pays off. I would love to come across the pond some day and hunt over there, Happy trails for now, keep up the graet hunts, Ken.

 

[kyphote]

How does everything survive the elements so well over there? Your soil must be hermetically sealed. Grats on the banner!

 

[thrillathahunt]

Shaun, I think THIS would be your best relic find!

 

[Philvis]

Fanatastic find. Congrats! On a more serious note, just be glad European air travel is at a standstill or you might have received a visit from the Vatican already!

 

[Iron Patch]

Yeah if it had been a cartwheel it would have been you crying with tears of joy.

I'm familiar with those but know nothing about them, but from what's posted it's obviously a good one! Funny how a day can turn around so quick... but that's what is great about detecting.

 

[yo6oej]

Wow... BANNER

 

[shaun7]

Yeah if it had been a cartwheel it would have been you crying with tears of joy.

I'm familiar with those but know nothing about them, but from what's posted it's obviously a good one! Funny how a day can turn around so quick... but that's what is great about detecting.

I actually thought Cartwheel when I heard the signal! That would have saved the day, but this is probably my best find