Record ID: PUBLIC-980697 - MEDIEVAL seal matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: PUBLIC-980697

Object type certainty: Certain

An incomplete medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix. The seal matrix is broken just above the seal. The seal matrix is circular and has an inscription surrounding it. The face of the seal has a central design of a bird in flight surrounded by a legend: ALAS JE SU PRIS ('Alas, I am taken').

The seal is 14mm in length and 19mm in width, the weight is 8.9g.

Inscription: ALAS JE SU PRIS

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Length: 14 mm
Width: 19 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

County: Kent
District: Ashford
Parish: Egerton

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ9147
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source:
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 24th September 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Mr Neil Henry-Robertson - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Neil Henry-Robertson - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Jennifer Jackson - [view all attributed records]

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