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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: KENT-6D70CC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Medieval lead alloy seal matrix c. AD 1200-1400 date The matrix has a circular shaped die and a conical, non faceted, shaped handle with the rounded shaped hoop at the apex. There is a hole in the loop for suspension. The die is decorated with an armorial device that consists of a "heater" or shield shape with a chevron in the center. The design is surrounded by a legend, only partially legible. It appears to read: S'hENRCI . W[...] (D)S.

The seal matrix is 21.4mm in diameter, 23.1mm high and weighs 27.1 grams.

Inscription: S'hENRCI . W[...] (D)S

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
Height: 23.1 mm
Weight: 27.1 g
Diameter: 21.4 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
Parish or ward: Ripple (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TR3448
Four figure Latitude: 51.18330696
Four figure longitude: 1.34691455
1:25K map: TR3448
1:10K map: TR34NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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