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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: SWYOR-3BEADC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete lead alloy Medieval flat seal matrix probably dating from AD 1200 - 1400. Unfortunately, the matrix is scratched, bent and broken and none of the legend can be read. It was a pointed oval shaped with a central motif (perhaps a cross or fleur) within a plain incised line border surrounded by a legend. The letters look to have been large and crude, but none are legible. The reverse appears to be plain and any handle lug does not survive on this fragment. It is 21.8mm long, 20.1mm wide and 2.7mm thick. 6.15g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21.8 mm
Width: 20.1 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Weight: 6.15 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th March 2015 - Sunday 8th March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2528

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Loversall (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK5898
Four figure Latitude: 53.47554265
Four figure longitude: -1.12760418
1:25K map: SK5898
1:10K map: SK59NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found by a member of Coil to the Soil on one of their outings
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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