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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: NMS-64979C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Slightly bent medieval lead seal matrix, flat with a median rib ending in a pierced lug on the reverse. Pointed oval, 37 x 20mm. Thickness (excluding rib) 2mm. Fleur-de-lis. S' hENRICI : FIL' : ROGER' (Seal of Henry son of Roger). Both colons comprise three dots. 13th century.

Inscription: S' hENRICI : FIL' : ROGER'

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 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 37 mm
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 18th March 2014 - Tuesday 29th April 2014

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 30059
Other reference: NMD042014

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Fincham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7106
Four figure Latitude: 52.62482744
Four figure longitude: 0.52490383
1:25K map: TF7106
1:10K map: TF70NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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