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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: YORYM-EC2641

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The die of the matrix is circular with a rectangular sectioned handle extending from the reverse which tapers to looped terminal with circumferential collar. The die itself bears the central image of a bi-pedal creature with long neck a human head turned back over its shoulder. A circumferential legend is present which is largely illegible though what can be determined reads "S' [-----]LNAG[----]M[----].

The metal has a dark blackish-green patina and is worn. The seal matrix is 18.2mm tall; the die is 19.1mm in diameter and the handle is 6.2mm wide and 2.2mm thick. The object weighs 8.2g.

Class: personal
Inscription: S' [-----]LNAG[----]M[----]

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
Length: 18.2 mm
Width: 6.2 mm
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 8.2 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Barton-le-Street (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE7173
Four figure Latitude: 54.14792904
Four figure longitude: -0.91450015
1:25K map: SE7173
1:10K map: SE77SW
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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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