Seal of Etheldreda

This is a seal that depicts Etheldreda and her husbands. This seal was most likely developed during the construction of the church’s west end during the 1300s.  What’s intriguing about this carving is the fact that Etheldreda stands larger and above her two husbands which represent her religious authority. What's interesting about this depiction is each figure is separated by columns representing her “chaste marriages, and consequently, her virginal status as she rises above”. Putting her above her husband's both physicals and figurately applies she is greater than them, two men of royalty.

On the other side of this carving  is  Etheldreda standing next to Saint Peter with the inscription “Saint Peter and Saint Etheldride, Virgin and Queen." Along with standing next to St. Peter Etheldreda is shown wearing a crown illuding to her formal position as a Queen. However, Etheldride position of standing next to St. Peter not only confirms her as the founder of Christianity but also that she like Peter is a central figure of protection in the church. Again, the placement of being next to St. Peters implies that she has “dominance over temporal powers, whether ecclesiastical and royal”