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LEIC-945C7C: Medieval Seal Matrix.

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LEIC-945C7C

Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval, lead, seal matrix.The seal is circular in plan and flat it is decorated on one side with a worn fleur de lis, on the other side the legend reads 'S ROB F GALF' followed by a cross.The centre is domed which has a raised cross in the centre which has a raised pellet in each angle, this is encircled by a ridge. Thickness 5mm, diameter 30mm, weight 15.19g.

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight: 15.19 g
Diameter: 30 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Completeness: Complete

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
Parish or ward: Grimston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK6820
Four figure Latitude: 52.77331814
Four figure longitude: -0.99347103
1:25K map: SK6820
1:10K map: SK62SE
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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