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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SWYOR-294C25
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A silver seal matrix of Medieval date. It is a pointed oval shape with a suspension loop at one end. The loop projects from the top of the matrix and is zoomorphic, with a stylised animal head facing away from the matrix face on the front of the loop. The central design is of an ornate and stylised fleur-de-lis. The legend is set between grooved borders, and reads + SIGILL: WILLELMI: WART (Seal of William Wart). It is in very good condition. The reverse of the seal matrix is flat and plain. Compare PAS-2A3EE5 (2006 T434) which is a seal matrix of similar design.
The surname was probably Warton or Warter, both of which are probably from place-names.
Notes:
Consequently, in terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Inscription:
+ SIGILL: WILLELMI: WART
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: The British Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2012T25
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 37.07 mm
Width: 19.18 mm
Thickness: 4.78 mm
Weight: 8.58 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1744
Treasure case number: 2012T25
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
To be known as: Boroughbridge
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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