LANCUM-51ED2B: An incomplete Medieval lead alloy personal vessica shaped seal matrix (c. 1200-1300 AD).

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LANCUM-51ED2B

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Medieval lead personal seal matrix (c. 1200-1300 AD). The matrix consists of a pointed oval which is flat and rectangular in cross-section. The engraved central device is decorated but is now indistinct. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated..

Similar to KENT-E65C14, GLO-095FB6 and YORYM-43FBD7.

The length is 23mm, the width is 22mm thickness and the weight 8.49g.

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 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23 mm
Width: 22 mm
Weight: 8.49 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th October 2014

Personal details

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Ribble Valley (District)
To be known as: CLITHEROE

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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