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SEAL MATRIX

Unique ID: GLO-EB0BC1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Seal matrix, circular matrix the diameter is 26mm and 4mm thick, the object is thicker in the centre. There is a suspension loop attached on the top third on the reverse, this loop is bent flat but it is still possible to see the suspension hole. That face has an eight pointed star in the centre the inscription is unclear but reads S VIV[...]SEN[...] is surrounded by a recessed border on the top and bottom.
These types of seals became more common with the rise of the merchant class in the 13th and 14th centuries. Other examples have been discovered from contexts that date to the 13th century, such as those found in London.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Post AD 1200
Date to: Ante AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 8 mm
Diameter: 26 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 528

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Multiple

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
District: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Spatial coordinates

Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: GLO
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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