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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: WAW-9E15A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1300 - c.1400 AD). The copper alloy seal matrix has a circular die, with a tapering handle. The handle has a hexagonal cross section, and terminates with a sub-oval suspension loop, which has a collar beneath. There are no marks on either of the six sides to aid orientation during use.

The device depicts a squairrel sat on its haunches, facing left with pointed ears.

The inscription is set outside an incomplete linear border, and reads * PRIVE SV which translates as 'I am private'.

The surface of the matrix has a mottled dark green/brown coloured patina. The matrix measures 17.28mm diameter, 20.69mm long and weighs 6.6g.

The seal matrix dates to the Medieval period, probably 14th century. After c. 1300 smaller impersonal circular-based seal matrices are more common (Harvey and McGuinness; 1996).

Harvey, P.D.A. and McGuinness, A. 1996 A Guide to British Medieval Seals London: British Library and Public Record Office

Class: Anonymous
Inscription: * PRIVE SV

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 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20.69 mm
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: 17.28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th September 2016 - Wednesday 7th December 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
Parish or ward: Hampton Lovett (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO9065
Four figure Latitude: 52.28304874
Four figure longitude: -2.14800845
1:25K map: SO9065
1:10K map: SO96NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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