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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: ESS-C6CAA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval (13th to 14th century) cast copper alloy circular seal matrix with faceted handle on reverse. The handle has six facets and terminats in a circular suspension loop. The matrix is worn, but appears to depict clasped hands with a fleur-de-lis above. The surrounding legend is illegible. It is 13.59mm long, 11.97mm in diameter and weighs 4.48 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.59 mm
Weight: 4.48 g
Diameter: 11.77 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 13th April 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 6250

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
Parish or ward: Lavenham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL9052
Four figure Latitude: 52.133627
Four figure longitude: 0.774682
1:25K map: TL9052
1:10K map: TL95SW
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: ESS
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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