NMS-ED58D5: Treasure case 2008 T11, Medieval seal matrix from Fransham, Norfolk

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: NMS-ED58D5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A silver seal matrix with hexagonally facetted conical handle with triple-collared trefoil terminal with pierced knop, three tiny stamped annulets at the upper edge of the reverse indicate orientation. Fragment of separate silver rivet in terminal knop retaining fragment of silver chain link. Cinquefoil. S' W AL TE R° (Seal of Walter). The letters are placed on foils in five groups as indicated by the spacing employed above. The final letter 'R' is followed by a tiny annulet. circa 14^th century. Circular, 13mm. Weighs 4.53g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Norwich Castle Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2008T11

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 4.53 mm
Diameter: 13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st November 2007

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2008T11

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Fransham

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Norwich Castle Museum

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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