DENO-D0B5F6: Medieval seal matrix; pointed oval, lead seal matrix for

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: DENO-D0B5F6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval seal matrix; cast lead seal matrix of probable 13th century date. The matrix is of pointed oval shape and has a central device of a feather, leaf or ear of corn, with a further stylised leaf attached to either side, forming a lys-type motif. The inscription around the edge reads S’hVGONIS FIL WIVET, which may translate as ‘Seal of Hugo, son of Wivet’ or similar. The reverse has a break at the top where there was probably a suspension loop and there is a tapering, moulded tongue leading down the vertical axis of the matrix, from the suspension loop. Length 29.3mm, width 20.7mm, thickness 4.3mm, weight 10.17g

Inscription: S’hVGONIS FIL WIVET

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29.3 mm
Width: 20.7 mm
Thickness: 4.3 mm
Weight: 10.17 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 11th May 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: DERBY E6609

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
To be known as: Clipstone

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Part of an old collection - found some years before recording

References cited

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Recording Institution: DENO
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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