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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LVPL-764A00

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Round lead seal matrix, central petal and frond design with lettering around outer edge; the lettering is illegible due to wear. Rounded protrusion on the back at the edge.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 18 g
Diameter: 31 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st September 2006

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Over Alderley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ8675
Four figure Latitude: 53.271799
Four figure longitude: -2.211386
1:25K map: SJ8675
1:10K map: SJ87NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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