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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: SF-D10F65

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead circular seal matrix of medieval 13th century date. It measures c29mm in diameter and has an integral loop at one egde of the back face. The front face has a boarder groove and a circumferencial legend in its centre is a five petalled flower. The legend reads, S'ROB' BEN[--], it is therefore a personal seal with an individuals abbreviated name, meaning 'the seal of Rob'ben[--].'

Inscription: S'ROB' BEN[--]

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.61 g
Diameter: 29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th October 2004

Personal details

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Tostock

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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