LIN-5D0703: Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LIN-5D0703

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The seal has an oval face with a hexagonally faceted collar. The loop is oval and has two incised bands around the neck. The face of the seal depicts Mary holding the Christ child, with olive branch below Christ. The inscription surrounding reads: + AVE MARIA GRACIA

Inscription: + AVE MARIA GRACIA

Subsequent actions

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 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 26 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st March 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Newton on Trent (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK8273
Four figure Latitude: 53.247694
Four figure longitude: -0.772556
1:25K map: SK8273
1:10K map: SK87SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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