Artifact Colonial

Lead Bag Seal - Leeds, with Golden Fleece

1500s

Lead Bag Seal - Leeds, with Golden Fleece — Colonial Artifact found at Island General, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: 1500s
Lead Bag Seal - Leeds, with Golden Fleece — 1500s
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 8
Discovered Season 13, Episode 10
Date Range 1400 AD – 1600 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Lead bag seal, found by Katya Drayton on Lot 8. The seal features the sheepskin of the Golden Fleece, which was only used by the City of Leeds, known for its wool trade.

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 8 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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