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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SWYOR-457EF7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Lead Seal matrix, pointed oval (vesica) in shape and dating to the 13th century. The matrix weighs 10.15g and measures 35.73mm in length, 21.9mm in width and 6.8mm in thickness (including loop). The central motif on the seal matrix is an eight pointed star, possibly representing a Christmas star. The seal has a legend around the outside which reads S'RICARD' B' DV. There is a dot between the two arms of the V implying it is an abbreviation, as is the B. There is no way of knowing exactly what the abbreviation stands for but it is possibly something like 'deo volente' (God willing).
Inscription:
S’RICARD’ B’ DV
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1200
Date to: AD 1300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 35.73 mm
Width: 21.9 mm
Thickness: 6.8 mm
Weight: 10.15 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st October 2005
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Tickhill
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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