Record ID: NCL-974151 - MEDIEVAL seal matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: NCL-974151

Object type certainty: Certain

A cast copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, c. 1200-1400.

The seal matrix is conical with six facets arcing to a collar below the (now missing) suspension loop. The flat base bears the design of a paschal lamb standing right, with is head looking left over its shoulder (reguardant). On the lamb's back is a staff surmounted by a cross and with a pennant flag with two tails waving to the left at its top. The flag bears a cross, but tilted in the form of a saltire, in a square panel distinct from the swallow tails of the pennant.

The inscription reads: ECCE ACRVSDE

There may be a mistake or transcription error in the seal matrix, which should probably read ECCE[S] CRVSADE, perhaps refering to one of the Crusades of the [Catholic] Church.

This is a find of note and has been designated: Include in MedArch

Inscription: ECCE ACRVSDE

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Height: 14.58 mm
Weight: 5.1 g
Diameter: 16.42 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: North East
County: Northumberland
District: Castle Morpeth
Parish: Ulgham

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: NZ2392
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From finder
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st March 2011 - Thursday 24th November 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Dr Robert Collins - [view all attributed records]

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