LON-37E577: Medieval copper alloy seal matrix blank

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LON-37E577

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A Medieval copper alloy seal matrix blank dating 13th - 14th century. This seal matrix has a faceted, conical handle which ends in a trefoil pierced terminal. There is a collar at the junction between the trefoil terminal and the handle. The die is circular and completely blank.

Dimensions: length: 23.60mm; diameter: 17.72mm; weight: 8.71g.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 23.6 mm
Weight: 8.71 g
Diameter: 17.72 mm

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Hammersmith and Fulham (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Hammersmith Broadway (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ2475
Four figure Latitude: 51.460402
Four figure longitude: -0.21651
1:25K map: TQ2475
1:10K map: TQ27NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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