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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SF-8DF2A4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete lead seal matrix of Medieval date. It is flat, circular in shape with an integrally cast rectangular pierced lug on the back face.
On the front face is a central die depicting four leaves. This is surrounded by a legend that reads *S'ROBI:DEDEN(reverse barred)E, a personal seal for an individual named Robert Dedene (or de Dene). A Robert Den was taxed 10d in Nettlestead in 1327. The back face is undecorated and has been damaged and bent backwards.
This seal matrix measures 20.26mm in diameter, 2.07mm in thickness, 6.19g in weight.
This is a personal seal of Medieval date, bearing the name of the individual who used it. Personal seals of this form first appear in the later 12th century with the appearance of a line separating the legend and central motif apparent in the 13th century (Harvey and McGuinness, 1996: pp. 79). However, it is interesting to note that this seal is of a later date.
Class:
personal
Sub class: man
Inscription:
*S'ROBI:DEDEN(reverse barred)E
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.07 mm
Weight: 6.19 g
Diameter: 20.26 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Finders ref Field 4
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Nettlestead
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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