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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: WAW-9B4883

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An impersonal or personal cast lead or lead alloy seal matrix. The matrix is a fragment of a flat-baked type which is possibly originally oval in plan. The upper face of the matrix is flat and undecorated. The underside of the matrix has a legend which reads 'WIh'. The matrix measures 19.15mm long, 11.84mm wide, 2.66mm thick. It weighs 2.2g. The surface of the matrix has a mid grey cracked patina.

Harvey and McGuinness (1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals British Library and Public Record Office) suggest that small circular based seal matrices were in use in the 13th century, but the more intricate the designs, occurred in the later 13th to 14th centuries. It is uncertain what type of matrix this is so a more broad date of 13th to 14th century is given.

Inscription: WIh

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19.15 mm
Width: 11.84 mm
Thickness: 2.66 mm
Weight: 2.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 22nd February 2010 - Thursday 6th May 2010

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: East Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Tutbury (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK2027
Four figure Latitude: 52.840144
Four figure longitude: -1.70453
1:25K map: SK2027
1:10K map: SK22NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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