BERK-C3D976: Seal matrix and impression.

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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: BERK-C3D976

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy circular heraldic seal matrix (13th century). The reverse is flat (thickness: 2.16mm) with a pierced lug (thickness: 6.68mm). The central motif is of a lion rampant (a lion raised up on its hindquarters facing right). The inscription is in Lombardic script and reads: +S'GALFRIDI D'MARCHAM. Seal of Geoffrey of Marcham. Even deep green patina. Diameter: 22.30mm; weight: 5.90g.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Class: +S'GALFRIDI D' MARCHAM

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.16 mm
Weight: 5.9 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st October 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
To be known as: Ardley

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Returned to finder.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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