Exploring Medieval Seals A case study in research and ：探索中世纪海豹案例研究.ppt

Shropshire Archives, Lilleshall Deeds 428 Note: digital photography is a crucial research tool! Also note: motif keyword tags are embedded in the photographic metadata to facilitate search and analysis Who helped us? Good relationships with repositories (archivists, conservators) were essential A close working relationship with Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / National Library of Wales was particularly important for SiMeW, and included a major public exhibition, April-September 2012 Why did we do this work? These projects have created opportunities to investigate many interdisciplinary questions about women and men across society, including: Who used seals in medieval Wales and the English border counties, and in what contexts? What range of images and words were employed on medieval seals in these areas? How can seals inform our understanding of identities in medieval Wales and the Marches? What is the wider context? These projects have built on past experience, current enthusiasm, and future plans for recording and research in an international context In 2012, a new online international network and forum for seal-studies was launched as: SIGILLVM A Codicil! Close collaboration and mutual understanding between researchers and archivists is vital for success Advance planning, sharing expertise and mutual recognition of professional values are essential Knowledge transfer to wide audiences should be a key element in planning and delivery These projects have provided professional development for heritage practitioners and new information for interested researchers at all levels * * * * * * * * * * * * Exploring Medieval Seals: A case study in research and outreachEnhancing Impact, Inspiring Excellence ConferenceBirmingham, 4 September 2013 Dr Elizabeth New ean@aber.ac.uk /Dr Susan Davies sud@aber.ac.uk Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - 2009-12: Research project funded by the UK Arts Humanities Research Council- To investiga