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SEAL MATRIX
Unique ID: PUBLIC-3F8C65
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A medieval lead seal matrix, AD1300-1400. The matrix is a pointed oval in plan (often called vessica-shaped) with an integral, circular suspension loop at the top. The face of the seal is decorated with what appears to be a stylised fleur-de-lis. The inscription surrounding it reads * • S' • hVGON' • F' RICAR'; translated as Seal of Hugo, son of Richard. The reverse is plain except for an inscribed line following one edge and 2mm in from that edge. It appears to be a failed attempt to engrave the seal matrix which was abandoned in favour of the other side. The edge of the matrix also seems to have been trimmed along the length of this side.
Length: 39.1 mm, width: 23 mm, thickness: 2.1 mm, weight: 18.8g.
Class:
personal
Sub class: man
Inscription:
• S’ • hVGON’ • F’ RICAR’
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: 39.1 mm
Width: 23 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 18.8 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 9th September 2017
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Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Skidbrooke
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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