PUBLIC-C02634: PUBLIC-C02634: Medieval Seal Matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: PUBLIC-C02634

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval lead alloy personal seal matrix, c.1200-1300 AD. The matrix is circular in plan with trapezoidal lug projecting from the undecorated reverse. The obverse has a crudely incised inscription surrounding a crude cross pattee. The legend reads + S' EDM'. F' ThE (Seal of Edmund son of Thomas).

Inscription: + S' EDM'. F' ThE

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: kent
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Diameter: 25 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th May 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Canterbury (District)
Parish or ward: Womenswold (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TR2450
Four figure Latitude: 51.205266
Four figure longitude: 1.205317
1:25K map: TR2450
1:10K map: TR25SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: kent
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Undisturbed grassland

References cited

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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