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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: SWYOR-B3715A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Medieval seal matrix dating from about AD 1300 - 1500. The matrix is circular and the central motif is of two birds facing outwards but with their heads turned towards each other, drinking from a bowl on a tripod, or chalice between them. A spring of foliage fills the space between their heads. The legends reads: "+S' ROGER IN' BRISSTAL" meaning seal of Roger (perhaps) of Bristol. The reverse of the matrix is plain except for a raised rib across the back, at one end of which is a D shaped suspension lug and/or handle. The matrix is 26.8mm diameter, 8.2mm thick and 12.27g. It has a patchy light green patina. Compare BH-D8A560 and CAM-1AD386.
Inscription:
S' ROGERIN' BRISSTAL
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8.2 mm
Weight: 12.27 g
Diameter: 26.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Thursday 6th November 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 2415
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Wadworth (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK5697
Four figure Latitude: 53.46677126
Four figure longitude: -1.15791165
1:25K map: SK5697
1:10K map: SK59NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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