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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: SUSS-07E5C9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead-alloy Medieval seal matrix, dating to the 13th century AD. The seal is vesica-shaped, with a raised central decoration and outer legend, both of which are illegible due to severe surface wear. The reverse face has a large rectangular suspension lug with circular hole running parallel to the outer face. Beneath the suspension lug is a raised vertical line with further radiating lines, possibly meant to suggest a standing saint or angel; however, this is also illegible. A small fragment of the outer edge and decoration is missing due to old damage, possibly sustained while in situ. The seal matrix is of an even light grey colour. It measures 37.9 mm long, 21.3 mm maximum width, 4.5 mm thick at centre, 9.3 mm thick at lug; it weighs 14.2 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 37.9 mm
Width: 21.3 mm
Thickness: 4.5 mm
Weight: 14.2 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 7th March 2014

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
Parish or ward: Arlington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ5407
Four figure Latitude: 50.84203762
Four figure longitude: 0.18593846
1:25K map: TQ5407
1:10K map: TQ50NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Date listed is date submitted for recording.

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

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