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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: DUR-751809
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy pointed oval seal matrix dating to the medieval period, c. AD 1200 to AD 1400.
The object is a pointed oval or vessica shape in plan and flat with the remains of an integral lug set on a central rib along the longitudinal axis of the reverse. The front of the object bears a motif and legend however it is too worn to be read or identified.
Sealing was used for authenticating documents for around 300 years in medieval Britain. Pointed oval shaped seals such as this were popular during the 13th century when they were particularly preferred by women (Harvey and McGuinness, 1996: 79-88).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 27.3 mm
Width: 15.08 mm
Weight: 4.5 g
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
Parish or ward: Eldmire with Crakehill (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE4375
Four figure Latitude: 54.16900304
Four figure longitude: -1.34284868
1:25K map: SE4375
1:10K map: SE47NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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