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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: YORYM-B84968

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The die of the matrix is oval with an oval sectioned handle extending from the reverse. The handle tapers to a triple circumferential collar from which the worn remains of a tri-lobed terminal projects. The die itself is decorated with an incised legend around a central devise though both are now too worn to be determined.

The metal has a dark blackish-green patina and is worn. The seal matrix is 12.5mm tall, the die is 13.3mm x 10.9mm and it weighs 2.3g.

Inscription: Illegible

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 12.5 mm
Width: 13.3 mm
Thickness: 10.9 mm
Weight: 2.3 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Scarborough (District)
Parish or ward: Reighton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA1575
Four figure Latitude: 54.15794213
Four figure longitude: -0.2403907
1:25K map: TA1575
1:10K map: TA17NE
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

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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