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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: WAW-4EC565
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval seal matrix, (c.1200 - c.1400): The lead or lead alloy seal matrix is almost complete with a fragment of the lug missing The matrix is a pointed oval which is convex on the matrix face and concave on the upper face. The matrix has a flat back which has a rectangular ridge running the length of the matrix and one terminal having an incomplete lug. The position of the lug also marks the start of the legend on the reverse. The device on the die of the matrix is a cross with a lentoid protruding from each corner. The cross appears to be made of a plait or respresenting long ears of corn. The legend reads S' WILL DE CANTMVP. The surface of the matrix is a light brown patina which is laminating slightly. The matrix measures 38.41mm long, 26.65mm wide 5.88mm thick and weighs 15.94g.
The legend says 'Seal of Will of Cantmup'. The place name is not certain, but is possilby a misspelling of Cantlop, Shropshire.
Inscription:
S' WILL DE CANTMVP
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: 38.41 mm
Width: 26.65 mm
Thickness: 5.88 mm
Weight: 15.94 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 26th November 2015 - Friday 26th February 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Impression no. WAW-4EC565/133
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
Parish or ward: Pershore (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SO9447
Four figure Latitude: 52.12128109
Four figure longitude: -2.08904861
1:25K map: SO9447
1:10K map: SO94NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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