LIN-2DB901: Medieval copper alloy seal matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LIN-2DB901

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A medieval copper alloy seal matrix. The matrix has a circular face and a faceted tapering shaft with a collared loop at the apex. The face is worn, but in the centre is a fleur-de-lis with a legend surrounding it. The legend is very worn, but may read: +LOVEM[ ]?AM?D?LN.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Diameter: 16 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
Parish or ward: Bourne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF0922
Four figure Latitude: 52.784581
Four figure longitude: -0.385273
1:25K map: TF0922
1:10K map: TF02SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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