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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: NLM-2B0AE8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy seal matrix. Circular matrix with mid rib with semi-circular suspension loop at one end. A central motif depicts a lion rampant left with a circumferential legend: *SVMLEOFORTIS - I am a strong lion. Vertical file marks appear on the back of the matrix. The legend might be apt to a person named Leo, if not derived from a heraldic blazon. The motif and legend are well defined and preserved. Suggested date: Medieval, 1250-1350.

Diameter: 17.6mm, Thickness (clear of rib): 3.2mm, Weight: 5.58gms.

Inscription: *SVMLEOFORTIS

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.2 mm
Weight: 5.58 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 28th July 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM23345a

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Winteringham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9421
Four figure Latitude: 53.67702195
Four figure longitude: -0.57843757
1:25K map: SE9421
1:10K map: SE92SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the 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: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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