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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: WILT-30D1F1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval (1200-1500) lead circular seal matrix, depicting a central fleur-de-lis with elongated central stem, around which is the inscription + S'WILLI SV[.]HAMCOC

To the reverse, behind the start of the legend, is a pierced triangular lug (the piercing is oval and c.3x2mm). Extending below this and to either side are traces of a raised, moulded design - two loops each with an arc inside and below two curlicues, curling inwards.

It measures 31.65mm in diameter, is 7.09mm thick (with loop; without loop the matrix is 2.83mm thick) and weighs 14.2g. The matrix has a crack at one edge, which (visible on the reverse) reaches almost to the opposite edge.

Inscription: + S'WILLI SV[.]HAMCOC

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 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 7.09 mm
Weight: 14.2 g
Diameter: 31.65 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 27th October 2011 - Thursday 26th January 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Salisbury Museum Entry Form No. 3792

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
Parish or ward: Westbury (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST8750
Four figure Latitude: 51.24902
Four figure longitude: -2.187642
1:25K map: ST8750
1:10K map: ST85SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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