LEIC-DE8847: Medieval copper alloy seal matrix

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: LEIC-DE8847

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, 24mm long and 18mm in diameter with a weight of 10.42grams. The object consists of a circular suspension loop set atop a short, circular sectioned shaft which has bulging sides. This spreads into a circular matrix which is decorated with an 'envelope' like motif formed of three triangles with a cross topped shaft running up the middle. The inscription is difficult to read but the following letters S.------ *EGVEBI-D. can be made out.

Subsequent actions

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
Length: 24 mm
Weight: 10.42 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th April 2015

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Charnwood (District)
Parish or ward: Barrow upon Soar (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK5718
Four figure Latitude: 52.7566118
Four figure longitude: -1.15685095
1:25K map: SK5718
1:10K map: SK51NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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