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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: ESS-57C503

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Lead alloy seal matrix pendant of Medieval date, c. 1200 - 1450.

The seal matrix is circular in shape, with the die featuring a central lis motif and an inscription around. There is a transverse circular shaped tab with a drilled central hole at the top edge of the die, which acts as the pendant attachment.

The back is plain and undecorated.

Dimensions: weight: 31.9g, diameter: 36.5mm, height (inc attachment loop): 44.5mm, thickness: 3.7mm

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 1450

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Height: 44.5 mm
Thickness: 3.7 mm
Weight: 31.9 g
Diameter: 36.5 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Epping Forest (District)
Parish or ward: Stanford Rivers (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL5002
Four figure Latitude: 51.69670911
Four figure longitude: 0.1689991
1:25K map: TL5002
1:10K map: TL50SW
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

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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