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SEAL

Unique ID: LANCUM-EE8E51

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Cast lead seal dating to the medieval to post medieval period. It is circular in shape, with a flat base and slightly concave front, the sides are slightly rounded. The front has a cross on it, whilst the back is patterned with cloth marks.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Ascribed Culture:

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.54 g
Diameter: 1.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st May 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: Lancaster (District)
To be known as: Bolton Le Sands

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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: LANCUM
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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