15thc perception on swallowtail merlons?
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This inscription from Castell'Arquato (mentioned by Nablator) appears to be authentic.
It is dated MCCLXXXXII (1292) and the last line mentions "De Spectinis", the ruling family at the time.

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It is the stone on the right in this picture:
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MCCLXXXXII HOC FACTUM FUIT TEMPORE REGIMINIS [DOMINI] TEDIXII DE SPECTINIS POTESTATIS CASTRI ARCUATI

1292 - This was made at the time of the government of Tedixius (Tedesio) De Spectinis, ruler of Castell'Arquato


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RE: 15thc perception on swallowtail merlons? - by MarcoP - 18-09-2021, 03:04 PM
Castle Drena - by JustAnotherTheory - 06-03-2026, 10:48 AM

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