Record ID: WILT-AD32B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy seal matrix with a circular die and hexagonally-faceted handle, terminating in a pierced lozenge above a triple-ridged moulded collar. The object stands 26.56mm in height and weighs 10.87g. The die measures 18.99mm in diameter. The die bears a legend, perhaps + I.NhI:ILDIN , around the letter h with two + signs vertically arranged just in front of it. The I.Nh may be a form of 'John'. The 'I:' may be an 'A' and the 'IL' (before DIN) may also read 'II.' or 'LI'
Created on: Monday 9th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-577293
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy circular seal matrix, depicting a central bust facing left (right in the impression) with a star above and to either side. Around is the inscription S'RADVLFI:TVRAVDV To the reverse, behind the start of the legend, is a pierced D-shaped lug (the piercing is circular and 2.49mm in diameter). Extending below this to the opposite edge is a raised, narrowing ridge. The seal matrix measures 23.77mm in diameter, is 8.96mm thick (with loop; without loop the matrix is 3.11mm thick) and weighs 9.86g. Although earlier in date than this seal matrix, the …
Created on: Thursday 5th July 2012
Last updated: Monday 9th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Breamore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-B15673
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) lead circular seal matrix, very crude and worn and depicting a possible animal at the centre and an inscription around, reading + SIGI ?L (although this could be the back leg of the animal) ?H : The edges are mostly missing through damage and wear. With the cross set at 9 o'clock, the legend begins just after 12 o'clock and finishes at 6 o'clock. This also means that if the central device is a four legged animal with only its two forelegs on display, it would be the right way up. However the large egg-shaped head appears to have a tail (left) and head with cur…
Created on: Friday 15th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-9EFED6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy seal matrix with an oval-shaped die and hexagonally-faceted handle, terminating in a pierced lozenge above a moulded ridge. The object stands 19.54mm in height and weighs 6.03g. The die measures 19.20x14.26mm. The die bears the legend * AVE DOMINA' within a beaded border and set around a central head facing right. On the other side of the die are two linear grooves to help site the matrix (either side of the '*').
Created on: Thursday 14th June 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 10th July 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-30D1F1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) lead circular seal matrix, depicting a central fleur-de-lis with elongated central stem, around which is the inscription + S'WILLI SV[.]HAMCOC To the reverse, behind the start of the legend, is a pierced triangular lug (the piercing is oval and c.3x2mm). Extending below this and to either side are traces of a raised, moulded design - two loops each with an arc inside and below two curlicues, curling inwards. It measures 31.65mm in diameter, is 7.09mm thick (with loop; without loop the matrix is 2.83mm thick) and weighs 14.2g. The matrix has a crack at one ed…
Created on: Wednesday 28th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-7F8376
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy seal matrix with a pointed oval-shaped die and pierced lug to the reverse, measuring 32.04x19.78x(max)7.51mm and weighing 9.2g. The seal matrix depicts Mary seated on a throne with the Christ child. Below, another figure prays - probably the seal's owner. Around, the inscription reads +S'IOh'IS:FIL':ROB'ARNEVET This translates as the Seal of John, Son of Robert Arnevet. Arnevet is Hebrew for hare or rabbit and is mentioned in the Torah (the five books of Moses that begin the Hebrew bible) as an animal that chews the cud. This may have relevance t…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-7DE9C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1250-1300) copper alloy seal matrix with a pointed oval-shaped die and pierced lug to the reverse, measuring 30.81x18.41x(max)6.25mm and weighing 5.7g. The seal matrix depicts a facing female standing figure, her hair in a ramshorn style (with rolled plaits over both ears) with long skirts and buttoned top and holding a bird (possibly a hawk) in one hand and possibly a rabbit in other. The face has a slight rise (in the impression) for the nose, but is otherwise flat, probably through wear. The inscription reads *IE SV y SE L D'AMVR LEL which roughly translates as 'I am…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-6DC845
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy seal matrix with hexagon-shaped die and hexagonally-faceted handle, terminating in a pierced lozenge. The object stands 19.97mm in height and weighs 7.7g. The die measures 15.24x17.10mm. The die bears the legend S'. h DEPEChy . ChI' * (Seal of H De Pechy, possibly from somewhere abbreviated to ChI - Chippenham?) around a central fleur de lis. Below the fleur de lis is a horizontal platform with three radiating lines from the centre. On the other side of the die are three tiny circular punch marks (between the * and S') to help site the matrix. …
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 16th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Everleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-FA76D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete medieval copper alloy seal matrix, probably dating to the 13th century. It is missing its handle (old break) and the die is missing a small part of the edge. The object measures 17.77mm in diameter and stands 6.86mm high. It weighs 5.03g. The seal has a circular die and the stump of the handle is hexagonal in cross-section. The die depicts a quatrefoil with vein detail in each foil, above a U- or V-shaped pot (compare the central motif of IHS-7B9D32). Around, set between beaded lines, is an inscription which reads: S'AMIC[ ... ].ROPLERS* (suggested by Laura Burnett,…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-D329B2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1400) lead circular seal matrix, measuring 25.64mm in diameter and weighing 10.6g. It has a triangular unpierced lug at the reverse, behind the top of the seal matrix, 10.08mm deep. The seal matrix reads S'ED ?W ROI LEBIN around a central foliate sprig. (Seal of ?Edward of ? ) The reverse of the seal matrix has a raised, moulded inverted fleur-de-lis below the triangular projection, the ends of which kink outwards to the edge of the matrix. Cherry (1997, p.124) states that: "There was a widespread fashion among all classes for sealing, from…
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 28th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Corsley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-14C254
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (c.1200-1500) copper alloy circular seal matrix with conical handle, damaged around the sides of the matrix and along the conical handle.  It stands 18.82mm high and weighs 4.3g. The matrix measures 18.51mm in diameter. The matrix is extremely worn and seems to depict two figures, one possibly kneeling, the other bending forwards. The legend is mostly missing and the surviving letters very worn,   ]?V E/A ?C[   just possibly some form of AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA. The conical handle is faceted and hexagonal in cross-section. Although it swells towards t…
Created on: Wednesday 5th May 2010
Last updated: Friday 7th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Westbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-01D6B2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval (1200-1500) copper alloy flat circular seal matrix, with an integral worn loop to the reverse. It measures 27.29mm in diameter and weighs 12.37g. It is 3.42mm in thickness, increasing to 9.12mm with the inclusion of the loop. The matrix depicts a triangular-shaped shield at its centre with a group of three oval leaves both above and to one side. To the other side is a spear. The shield is divided in two vertically with a different design on either resulting side. One has two diagonal lines either side of a central horizontal, all eminating from the the same point. The ot…
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2010
Last updated: Monday 12th September 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Broughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-B458D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead circular Seal Matrix of Medieval date (13th-14th century), with badly damaged edge and missing its loop. It measures 31.74mm in diameter, 5.01mm in thickness and weighs 22.1g. The matrix is flat on the underside with edges angled slightly outwards as they extend upwards (some parts of the edges are (recently) damaged). There is a raised lump at one part of the edge, possibly the remains of a lost loop. The die features a central eight-petalled flower (or starburst?) with a tiny pellet at the end of each pointed-oval petal. The design is surrounded by …
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2010
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Devizes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-090CD8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval copper alloy pointed-oval seal matrix set within a silver mount, and with a Roman carnelian intaglio at the centre within a silver surround. It measures 27.37mm in length, 23.21mm in max.width and 10.69mm in max.thickness. It weighs 10.23g. The legend reads + AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA between two lines of circular punches. The intaglio, which is oval in shape and slightly damaged to one end, lies at 90degrees to the + at the start of the legend. The intaglio depicts a horned animal (a stag?) and another animal walking left, towards the + of the legend. It measures 11.56x10.1…
Created on: Monday 29th March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marlborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3CC956
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval (c.1200 - 1350) copper alloy circular Seal Matrix with hexagonal conical handle, missing just less than half of the circular face and the (probable) loop terminal of the handle. It weighs 11.42g and has a diameter of 25.54mm. It stands 18.17mm to the break at the terminal. The matrix depicts a central shield decorated with two-and-a-half (of three) fleur de lys above and below a central horizontal band decorated with a line of XXXX etc. To one side of the shield is foliate, curlicue decoration with a lis projecting from the centre. The legend reads S[...]D…
Created on: Monday 30th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-CC56D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pointed-oval seal matrix, measuring 40.78x25.83x3.74mm and weighing 23.97g. Thickness inclusive of loop 9.56mm. The matrix depicts a central figure, facing, tonsured (so presumably a monk or priest) and holding a ?harp in both hands across the chest. The inscription is too corroded to read. Pointed-oval seal matrices such as this date to the 13th/ 14th century.
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-5B9475
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pointed oval seal matrix, worn and measuring 31.33x19.34x4.25mm and weighing 9.07g. The matrix depicts a central decorative floral design of a circular pellet with two opposing pointed ovals (with central pointed oval-shaped pellets) above and below, and a projection to right and left. The legend, which is rather worn, is S'A[-]ENOVI[-]EN[-]OLE.+ The reverse of the matrix, slightly smaller than the other face with sloping sides, is decorated with a moulded fleur-de-lis extending upside down from the base of the loop (which has a 22.27mm diameter piercing). 13th/…
Created on: Tuesday 20th January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-4B4401
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and probably Medieval lead seal matrix, probably originally circular, with a c.5mm diameter hole pierced close to one edge. It weighs 45.77g and measures 41.57x33.21x5.24mm. Its original diameter would have been circa 42mm. One side is smooth and plain while the other has the inscription [...]IMPER[...]L around the edge, with possibly a double-stranded cross at the centre (although only a very small part remains). Laura Burnett, FLO for Sussex, comments: Simper is, I'm guessing, a mis-spelling of semper (always). Two known seal matrices using 'simper' are Oculi mei sim…
Created on: Monday 19th January 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Record ID: WILT-09BA00
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy pointed oval non-heraldic personal seal matrix, measuring 31.4x19.8x3.3mm and weighing 12.09g. The loop on the reverse has a piercing 2.3mm in diameter. The matrix depicts a pelican in her piety (feeding her young with the blood dripping from her own breast) with the (lombardic) legend *SVM PELICANVS DEI: around (the bar of the N is backwards) - 'I am the Pelican of God'. The pelican in her piety was a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice; it is one of the religious motifs which were popular during the 14th century. The reverse has a raised, flat central rib wi…
Created on: Thursday 23rd October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-3148B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy pointed oval seal matrix, measuring 31.2x19.1mm and weighing 6.43g. It is 2mm thick. The matrix depicts a crowned Madonna feeding child ('Maria Lactans') above an arch, below which a figure faces left, praying. A comparison for this image can be seen on a seal matrix from Dunnington, North Yorkshire, IHS-E06142. The motif is one of the most popular images of the Virgin Mary during the 14th and 15th century, and disappears around 1550. The legend, especially the second half, is extremely worn: SIGILL SI ..... I The reverse of the seal matrix has a pierced,…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-EEABE5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval lead pointed oval personal seal matrix, with a damaged and broken loop and pointed end. The seal matrix measures an incomplete 28.6mm in length (probably originally circa 30mm), is max.18.8mm wide and 4.3mm thick. It weighs 12.39g. The matrix depicts a bird on its side with forked tail within a beaded border, around which is the legend + S' IhOhANA CROk (Seal of Johanna Crok), also within a beaded border. The reverse of the seal matrix is decorated with grooved lines in the form of a + over an x, below a squashed and incomplete loop, which appears to have been adde…
Created on: Tuesday 29th July 2008
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-092C04
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval lead pointed oval seal matrix, consisting of roughly half. It measures an incomplete 24.4mm in length (and was probably originally c.32mm long) and 17.1mm wide (originally c.21mm wide). It is 2.8mm thick and weighs 4.60g. The matrix side, while being incomplete, is also worn which makes it virtually unreadable. The central design shows two of ?three verticals, the one on the edge being a crook, with top curved over. The legend probably begins on the missing part of the seal, and continues: ...?N.?CVP?C... The reverse of the matrix has a vertical rib, and the l…
Created on: Friday 18th July 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-90A054
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy impersonal seal matrix, diamond-shaped with a loop on the reverse. It measures 23.6x17.7mm and weighs 3.76g. The matrix depicts the stag's head coboshed (full face but no neck) with cross between the antlers, of St Hubert and has the inscription TIMETE DEVM + around within a beaded border, 'Fear God'. The design represents the visions of St Hubert (8th century) and St Eustace (2nd century). The portrayel is usually Christ crucified in the antlers, but here a cross is presumably used because of the lack of space. The loop on the reverse is roughly triangular …
Created on: Tuesday 25th March 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Salisbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1B1B43
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy oval seal matrix with faceted hexagonal-sectioned handle and lozenge-shaped loop (10x9.6mm) with a quatrefoil-shaped piercing (5.8x5.6mm). The matrix itself measures 17.1x21.1mm. The object stands 21.8mm high. The matrix depicts a double-headed donkey with two legs and a tail, and a human head above, between the heads, on its side and in profile. Around is the legend *PRIVE SVE POV CONV 'I am private and little known'. On the reverse, between handle and loop, is a rib. This seal matrix is remarkably similar to IHS-4BE2A4 from Kirton in Lindsey, North Linc…
Created on: Monday 19th November 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-19ABF1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead seal matrix 29.3mm in diameter and weighing 14.05g. It is very worn and the surface cracked. The matrix depicts four leaves in the shape of an X with a dot in each resulting quadrant. Around is the legend S'WALTRIGODhyn(e). On the reverse is a pierced (1.9mm diameter) triangular lug behind the top of the matrix, around which is an intricate ribbed curlicue design. Two large curlicues encircle each side while two smaller extend from the end of the pierced lug. 13th/ early 14th century.
Created on: Monday 19th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-35DDA4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead pointed oval personal seal matrix with a slightly sqaushed loop on the reverse. It measures 32.5x22x4.6mm and weighs 12.28g. The matrix depicts a central eight-pointed star around which is the inscription S'ROBER LA STEPOLLE, perhaps S(igillum) Rober(t) La Stepolle. Possibly Robert (at) the Steeple. If a local man, this could be a reference to the village of Steeple Langford. Or possibly this is referring to a man who built steeples. On the reverse the line below the loop is prominent. 13th/ 14th century.
Created on: Monday 15th October 2007
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-359CB6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly incomplete Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with a shortened hexagonal handle. The matrix itself is 16.8mm in diameter and the handle appears to have been broken in antiquity and smoothed over, so it is very short but just holdable. The seal matrix stands 9.6mm in height and weighs 5.57g. The matrix depicts a central heart within two arms, around which the legend reads *CREDEMICHI for crede mihi - 'believe' or 'trust' me. A pointed oval seal matrix in the Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum collection depicts a bird with a spray inside the same inscription (Salisbury & Sout…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-D8D6C4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval copper alloy circular seal matrix with pierced broken loop on the reverse, depicting a rabbit or hare around which is the inscription *SOhOV ROBIN (a Medieval hunting cry). The seal matrix is 18.5mm in diameter and weighs 4.38g. On the reverse the wide rib fom which the loop is formed extends down the centre from the loop. 13th/ 14th century in date. Cf. NMS-C5B9C7 from Beighton, Norfolk for the legend (and depicts a hare riding a hound).
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-D895B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead pointed-oval seal matrix bearing a woman's name. The central motif is a cross above and below a central diagonal cross, with additional V shapes filling the side angles. The diagonal cross, or saltire, may represent St Andrew's cross. The inscription is set between grooved borders, and reads +S' MATIL' DE. MOLENDIN. (Seal of Matilda Miller, or Seal of Matilda of the mill). Molendinum is the Latin for mill. The possible abbreviation mark after the L of Matilda makes it hard to know if Matilde (of Matilda) is intended, or Matil' de (of Matilda of). At the reverse is a…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2007
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
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Record ID: WILT-D81E23
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy pointed-oval flat seal matrix depicting the hand of God above a chalice. The inscription around is set between beaded borders, and reads + S'IOHANNIS. kOSSEI (Seal of John Cossey). The surname is probably from Costessey near Norwich. The reverse has a D-shaped loop with a circular piercing (2mm diameter). There is a loop on the reverse, and the rib from which the loop was formed is still present running along the centre of the reverse. It measures 31.2x19.9mm and weighs 9.56g. The central motif of this seal may suggest it belonged to a priest. 13th/ 14th c…
Created on: Thursday 23rd August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2015
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Record ID: WILT-41EDE6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy circular seal matrix with a hexagonal handle terminating in a pierced loop. The loop is oval in shape and 6mm wide. The piercing is 3mm in diameter. Just below is a rib 1.7mm wide. The matrix itself is 18.6mm in diameter and the object stands 19mm in height. It weighs 6.85g and dates to the 14th century. Three tiny punched circles in a triangle formation at the base of one of the hexagonal facets shows where the legend begins on the die. The central motif is a long-eared furry quadruped, probably a fox or a hare, sitting on what may be the fox's tail or perhap…
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2016
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Record ID: WILT-DE5517
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy circular seal matrix with a hexagonally faceted handle ending in a pierced loop. The matrix is c.19mm in diameter and the object stands 19.9mm high. It weighs 7.81g. The matrix has the legend * S' WILL'I DE BALINGE (Seal of William of Balinge) inside a beaded border made up of tiny radiating lines around the central design of a cross between the antlers of a stag's head coboshed (full face but no neck). The handle measures 6x4.9mm just below the loop, which measures 2.9x5.7mm. The loop has lost all patina at the end it would have been suspended from. Th…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-F3E496
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy circular seal matrix with a hexagonal handle ending in a loop. It stands 19.2mm high and the matrix is 18.5mm in diameter. It weighs 5.58g. At the centre of the matrix is a, somewhat crude, lamb and flag around which is the inscription *AGNUS DEI. A beaded border bounds top and bottom of the inscription. Seal matrices bearing the 'lamb and flag' motif were popular in the 14th century, often with the inscription ECCE AGNUS (Behold the Lamb (of God)). There are six of this type in the British Museum (Tonnochy, A. B. 1952. Catalogue of British Seal-Dies in the …
Created on: Thursday 18th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-E526B0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy pointed oval seal matrix with integral loop on the reverse. It measures 26.1x17.3x3.7mm and weighs 6.27g. At the centre is an eight-pointed star, the arms of which are elongated oval in shape. The two vertical arms are the widest. A groove surrounds this. Around the central edge, bound on its outside edge by another groove, is the legend S' WILL'I DE INCEWILE (the seal of William of Incewile - presumably a place name). The reverse has a raised 2.8mm wide strip, extending at one end (behind the S') into an elaborate loop with a slight step. Probably …
Created on: Wednesday 17th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-B75002
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete 13th century pointed oval seal matrix, now so worn it is roughly circular in shape. The loop on the reverse is broken. It measures 15.6x16.4x2.2mm and weighs 2.27g. The matrix is extremely worn and the design is unclear. All the legend is missing.
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cricklade area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-CD6666
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with a hexagonal handle ending in a collared loop. The loop is angular and pointed at its top. The seal matrix stands 18.2mm high and its face is 17mm in diameter. It weighs 5.83g. The inscription reads PRIVE SV (I am private) around the central design of a lamb and flag (Agnus Dei). Cf. NMS-67D560 from Bawsey, Norfolk and The Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum Medieval Catalogue Part 1 (Ed. Saunders & Saunders 1991) p.36, fig.6, no.13 - ECCE AGNVS around Agnus Dei, from Salisbury. 14th century in date.
Created on: Monday 23rd October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-823762
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with a circular face faceted (hexagonal) on the reverse, extending into a hexagonally-sectioned handle. This ends with a collar, flanked with a rib above and below, and on top of this an openwor trefoil terminal. The seal matrix stands 31mm and the matrix itself is 23.3mm in diameter. The design on the matrix is a shield, a saltire between four ? (very worn). Possibly the bottom quarter is a fleur de lys. Above the shield is a bird and a cross, perhaps with a flag. Around the edge is a very worn inscription, possibly S'WOP/LIMO GROCTIMUSII. …
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-820763
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete medieval copper alloy seal matrix missing its terminal. It has a circular face faceted (hexagonal) on the reverse, extending into a hexagonally-sectioned handle. This ends with a collar, flanked with a rib above and below, and the terminal above has broken (old-ish break). The seal matrix stands 23.5mm and the matrix itself is 19.8mm in diameter. The design on the matrix is within a quatrefoil, the outside edges of which is decorated with tiny x incisions. Between each join is another tiny quatrefoil within a diamond shape. There is further decoration around the perim…
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-81D225
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with a circular face faceted (hexagonal) on the reverse, extending into a hexagonally-sectioned handle. This ends with a collar and pierced flat diamond-shaped knop. The seal matrix stands 21.3mm and the matrix itself is 17.3mm in diameter. The design on the matrix is within a square interlinked with a diamond shape. Between each corner of each shape, on the outside, is a ?letter, though they are extremely worn. The design is probably a squirrel with a long tail rising above it. This suggests secrets being kept hidden. Weighs 7.40g. 14th/ 1…
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-DF3012
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Very crude lead alloy seal matrix, medieval in date, probably c.13th/ 14th century in date. The seal matrix is circular in shape (diameter c.32mm) and 6mm thick with a rough line running around the circumference, perhaps suggesting the inscribed surface was a top layer added to the matrix. The seal matrix is squashed to one side. On the reverse an oval section shank (roughly 8x7mm) extends 25mm and is pushed over to one side, the side of the seal matrix that is squashed. The inscription reads +SIGILLI WILELMIDE[...], trailing into the squashed area. It is missing c.5 character…
Created on: Monday 31st July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-94E795
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with a hexagonally faceted body which extends into a hexagonally section handle. The terminal is flat and lozenge-shaped with a central piercing c.1mm in diameter. The face of the matrix is 16.5mm in diameter and has a ?beaded groove flanking the outside edge. At the centre is a fleur de lis and the inscription around it reads *IESVSEL The seal matrix stands 18.5mm in height and weighs 5.00g. It is 14th century in date. This is an impersonal seal. Other IESVS seal matrices of 14th century date have inscriptions such as…
Created on: Wednesday 21st June 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-667697
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy pointed oval personal seal matrix depicting a lion rampant, within a pointed oval of punches. Outside this is the legend * S'ROBERTI (leaf) TOVNER, seal of Robert Towner. This is bound again by a pointed oval of punches following the line of the outside edge. Reaney and Wilson include the surname Towner with a spelling of Tolnur in 1221, and a meaning of tax-gatherer (compare Toller or Towler). The reverse of the seal matrix has slightly rounded edges. The top edge of the matrix (ie. by the loop) is thicker than the bottom edge (3mm to 2mm). The loop is…
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
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Record ID: WILT-6569A3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Late 13th/ 14th century copper alloy seal matrix, faceted with a conical handle, bent as it extends into its pierced knop. The handle has six faces and a trefoil knop, with a 2mm diameter piercing. The knop is bound by three collars. The matrix itself is rather worn around the edge, which has resulted in some of the legend being lost. At the centre are two figures, one male, one female, facing each other in profile. The heads seem rather enlarged and the dress typical of late 13th/ 14th century. A point at the very centre of the matrix was probably where the compass was inserted to scr…
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-3E54E3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy pointed oval seal matrix, measuring 33.5x22.5x3.5mm and weighing 15.22g. The seal matrix is very worn and damaged. The reverse is slightly rounded with a broken loop at one end. Extending from it and running down the centre of the reverse is a 2mm, 2mm high rib. To either side at least three tendrils/ curlicues extend, curling around at the end. At the centre of the rib, there is a point which appears to be slightly higher and wider than the rest of the rib. The opposite face is flat and damages around the edges. The legend is made up of large-ish letters well-space…
Created on: Tuesday 12th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 13th December 2012
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Record ID: WILT-E870E6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval 13th century lead circular seal matrix, rather irregular in shape and with an apparantly nonsensical legend. It is c.25-26mm in diameter and max4.5mm thick - the outside edge is slightly higher than the rest of the matrix. It weighs 16.06g. At the centre is an incised + with a x overlaid within an incised circle. Around this is the 'legend', with another incised circle, flanking the outside edge of the matrix. The legend is comprised of a number of uprights and V shapes with no apparant starting point. On the reverse the lug projects backwards at 90° to the matrix. It is a D …
Created on: Friday 8th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WILT-BFE4C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, circular and 30mm in diameter. It is 3.5mm thick and weighs 20.54g. On the reverse is a pierced lug 1mm in diameter. The lug is 11mm long, wider and thicker near the top (6x4mm compared to 2mm where it extends from the flat reverse). At the centre is a pierced pellet, which is at the centre of a cross with a pellet at each end of its four arms. This is inside an insiced circle 18mm in diameter. In each resulting quadrant, and equidistant between each pair of arms, another line extends, splitting as it approaches the circle to curve round in a upside-…
Created on: Wednesday 6th July 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
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Record ID: WILT-3D5512
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late medieval copper alloy pointed-oval seal matrix depicting virgin and child. It measures 26x17mm and weighs 5.95g. An incised line flanks the outside edge on the matrix face. The inscription reads *MATER DEI MEM(E)NTO MI (Mother of God Remember Me). At the centre is a robed figure with head bowed left, holding a baby left (presumably virgin and child) above a ?star. On the reverse is a loop directly behind the * on the legend. It is 7mm long, 3mm wide and stands 4.5mm tall. The piercing is 2mm in diameter. At the end opposite the loop, the matrix is 2mm thick. This gradually increas…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 10th July 2014
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Record ID: WILT-7EB1B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead circular seal matrix in very good condition and giving a clear reading. It is 34mm in diameter and 2-3mm thick. The reverse is flat with a pierced lug, directly behind the * in the inscription (which marks the beginning of the inscription). The inscription is within two incised circles at least 1mm deep. The circles are 5-6mm apart. The outer flanks the edge of the seal matrix. At the centre, in an area c.18mm in diameter, is a 6-pointed star. The incision is deeper at the centre of the star, becoming less so towards the points, so that it stands out when impressed into a…
Created on: Friday 16th July 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2016
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Record ID: WILT-59F024
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix with a faceted handle and flat pierced trefoil-shaped loop above three horizontal mouldings. The matrix itself is circular (19mm in diameter). The legend seems to read S' ?A/G V ?E/?L C?/?O NVLRVWE.. around a robed figure (with hood?) holding a ?book to its leftwhile a cross stands to its right. Two odd pointed-oval shapes seem to be extending from stems around the figure, ?leaves or flowers perhaps. The edges are too worn to be able to read this insicrption clearly, although it is not uncommon for an inscription to be garbled and make no sense (to us)…
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Huish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-E56915
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, height 18mm, diameter of matrix 15mm. It is hexagonal in shape with a tiny pierced terminal projectiong from the handle. Remains of an ?iron pin are corroded into the piercing. The matrix reads *PRIVE SV [I am private] followed by a downwards-pointing arrow, around the image of a bird with a showy tail, a peacock perhaps?
Created on: Friday 21st November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-67F8D5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular seal matrix (diam. 17mm) with conical hexagonally-faceted handle ending in a pierced triangular terminal. Around a central shield with three horizontal fish lying across it are the outlines of four smaller shields to top, bottom and either side, dividing the remaining parts of the matrix into four. One of the shield-shapes is outlining the bottom of the central shield and is therefore missing its horizontal line. The other three contain a fleur de lys. The edges of the matrix itself are badly worn and the inscription is mostly lost. The ‘S’ is lying on its side. S?…
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Collingbourne Kingston', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-4FBBB6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, nicely cast hexagonally faceted conical handle with elaborate triple-collared pierced quatrefoil terminal surmounted by a suspension-loop, transverse ridge on both sides of quatrefoil, incised saltire near outside edge for orientation of top of impression. Circular, 21 mm. A shield bearing an elaborate naturalistic vine with bunches of grapes, springing from a grassy knoll in base. A female figure with an elaborate hairstyle stands behind the shield as a supporter, her head and breasts emerging above the upper edge and her arms and hands extended to …
Created on: Monday 28th July 2003
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colney', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-B233A5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat, circular (diam. 24mm), small pierced lug projecting from top, octofoil. + S’ RADVLFI : DAGGARO Seal of Ralph Daggaro 13th cent. The normal modern form of the surname is Dagg. The root is Old French dague, dagger (Reaney & Wilson 1991, 123). Related surnames are found in six central & east Norfolk hundreds in the 1327 & 1332 Lay Subsidies, with a slight concentration in Mitford hundred. In 1327 there were three taxpayers called Daghie/Daghye in the neighbouring parish of Griston, Roger, Robert & Ralph (Hawes 2002, VI, 473).
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK CARBROOKE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-4DB353
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, hexagonally facetted conical handle with pierced terminal. Circular, 14 mm. Head facing right. * PRIVE SV (I am private).
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK SAXTEAD', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-4D91D2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, flat with median rib with transverse rib and loop at one end. Oval, 30 x 19 mm. Virgin and Child above stylised stalls and tonsured figure of praying monk. ORA P FAMVLO SC MARIA TVO (St Mary pray for your servant).
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK HECKINGHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-38EB52
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, circular (diam. 29mm), moulded equal-armed cross on reverse, stub of missing lug projecting from edge at top. Elaborate quatrefoil. + S’ hENRICI BEL’ (Seal of Henry Bele or Bell). 13th cent.
Created on: Thursday 15th May 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK QUIDENHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS985
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with pierced lug at top. Oval (lower half missing), 27 (at least) x 23 mm. An ?anchor. + S’ MAt ... ... ... VRSI · (Seal of Matthew ?). CAST.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SNETTISHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS922
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, hexagonally facetted conical handle with collared pierced terminal. Circular, 16 mm. A squirrel sejant. * PRIVESV · (I am private). 14th cent.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ALDEBY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS946
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, hexagonally facetted conical handle with collared pointed terminal with trefoil perforation. Oval, 20 x 17 mm. A pelican in her piety. * SVM PELICANVS DEI (I am a pelican of God).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'EMNETH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1063
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with break at top. Lozengiform, 28 x 25 mm. Cross pomme. * S’IVLIAN hARALD (Seal of Julian Harald).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'COLKIRK', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS1606
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver seal matrix, hexagonally faceted conical handle, broken, terminal missing, four small punched dots near top edge of reverse. Circular die, 18 mm diameter. Central device is a single-masted ship with rigging and furled sail, the cross at the beginning of the inscription engraved so that it appears to be flying from the top of the ship's mast. The ship sits on a wavy sea. The inscription reads + :RVMMILOV: Compare BH-C61148 and IHS-CEDD31; the former has a very similar inscription which has been interpreted as a variant of the sailor's chant Heave Ho, Rumbelow. Reaney…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Tuesday 15th March 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SALLE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1331
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with flattened pierced lug at top. Pointed-oval, 26 x 20mm. Damaged and obscure design. Cast relief design on reverse of a very stylised downward-pointing fleur-de-lis. + S’ IOHIS + AMY (Seal of John Amy, trapezoidal block as filler at end of inscription).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STOKESBY WITH HERRINGBY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1314
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, flat with pierced lug containing iron corrosion on reverse. Pointed oval, 25 x 13mm. A bird with downward curving neck & two thin curving strands held in beak. +CREDEI * IC IOhI (Believe, here is (or this is) John) The bird may be the eagle of St John the Evangelist or a dove, associated with St John the Baptist. 13th cent.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STANFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1682
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy pointed-oval seal matrix, 30 x 18mm. Flat with pierced lug on reverse, friable, harder corrosion in part of the legend and central motif. The central motif is an eagle displayed; the inscription reads + CRAS DACOR NON OIC. 14th century. Malcolm Jones has commented that this inscription is presumably the same as that found on brooch SUR-690FCC, which reads CRAS DABO NON HODIE. This appears to be a humorous inscription, and the record SUR-690FCC gives several parallels from England, France, Italy, Austria and Denmark. It can be translated as "Tomorrow I will giv…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 8th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'FINCHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1689
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, hexagonally faceted conical handle with triple-collared pierced trefoil terminal, Circular, 22 mm. A shield bearing On a bend three lions passant. * S’ IOhIS D’FLETE (Seal of John De Flete, the inscription is interrupted by the corners of the shield). Although these arms are not recorded for Flete, a likely candidate is perhaps John Flete, Abbot of West Dereham in 1398 (Doubleday and Page 1906, 418). It may also be significant that the find-spot for this matrix lies only 7.5km from Langley Abbey, which with West Dereham and Wendling comprise the only Premon…
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'THURLTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1659
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with square-sectioned pierced lug at top. Circular, 32 mm. curling stalk with central flower. Engraved line around border on reverse. + SIGILL’ EVSTACI Id’LE’ (Seal of Eustace Idle).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SALLE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1660
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with no lug. Circular, 23 mm. An octofoil (pierced from the reverse by secondary perforation). + S’ Ioh’ FIL’ RUE·G (Seal of John Rudge).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SALLE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1696
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval Lead seal matrix, circular 26 mm. Reverse decorated with border and moulded concentric circle with a rounded pellet at the centre, slight transverse rib ending in perforated lug at top edge. Elaborate quatrefoil. + S' WILELMI ChAPMAN (Seal of William Chapman, the N is retrograde).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'POSTWICK WITH WITTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1698
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, hexagonally faceted conical handle with collared pierced terminal. Circular, 18 mm. Confronted male and female busts, possible dove above and heart below. * IOSV V'IEL (I am ?).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ORMESBY ST MARGARET WITH SCRATBY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1888
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with scar of missing lug at top. Circular, 31 mm. Octofoil with spiky holly-like leaves. + SIG' PhIL' FILII RICARD' (Seal of Phillip son of Richard, ie.Richardson).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'ROLLESBY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1935
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with projecting pierced lug at top. Pointed oval, 39 (including lug 48mm) x 23 mm. Reverse decorated with concentric rounded ovals around longitudinal bar. Running lion with elongated rather wolf-like snout and mane. + SIGILL · RICARDI · FILI · GALFRIDI · (Seal of Richard son of Geoffrey). 13th cent.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'COLKIRK', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS2163
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead seal matrix, flat fragment (just under half survives). Circular, approx.29 mm. Octofoil. ]AThILDE[ (for ?Matilda).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BARNBY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS2097
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, flat with median rib ending in pierced lug on reverse. Circular, 24 mm. Tonsured bust of man facing right. + S’ BENET DE BOTOLFISDALE (Seal of Benet of Botesdale).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'DISS', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS2144
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Seal matrix, circular, diam. 16mm, hexagonally faceted conical handle with lozengiform pierced terminal. Fleur-de-lis above star. * PRIVE SV followed by a letter-sized branch motif as a filler (I am private). 14th cent.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORTH CREAKE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS2570
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, tiny (height 16mm) hexagonally faceted pointed conical handle with pointed pierced terminal. Circular, 10mm. ?Dragon reguardant.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BRESSINGHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS2483
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat fragment with transverse break across centre of body, no lug on surviving half. Pointed oval, 22 (at least) x 25 mm. ?Foil. + SIGI[ ]LA : (largely illegible).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'FOULSHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS2457
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, circular, 26mm, squashed pierced lug at top, break in body. Sexfoil. ]RVAOD[ (largely illegible).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BUNWELL', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS655
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, hexagonally facetted conical handle with pierced trefoil terminal, and incised six-armed star for orientation of top of seal. Circular, 20mm. Letter I to dexter of Griffins head erased within double cable border containing illegible inscription * S’ ... ... ... (cancelled by striking).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'QUIDENHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1174
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead, flat with broken pierced lug at top. Circular, 30 mm. Octofoil with pellet between each foil. Cast relief design on reverse of a very stylised fleur-de-lis between two pellets in chief, an outward facing crescent containing a pellet on both sides and a sun with radiating rays at base. + SIGILL’ hEWEI FIL’ WLVIVE (Seal of Harvey son of ?Genevieve, oblique cross-hatching as filler at end of inscription).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'COLKIRK', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1009
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead seal matrix, flat with pierced lug at top. Circular, 34 mm. A cross paty with foils between the arms of the cross. + SIGILL’ MARTINI FIL’ WILEL’I (Seal of Martin son of William).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST RUDHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS1173
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Lead, flat with pierced lug at top. Circular, 34 mm. Octofoil with pellet between each foil. Cast relief design on reverse of a cross. + SIGIL. ROGERI DE SOVED (Seal of Roger South).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'COLKIRK', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS749
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
MED Ae seal matrix, flat with median rib ending in pierced lug on reverse. Sub-circular, 20 x 18 mm. A pair of shears on a hide, a crescent above, a small bird, head downwards, to the right. * : [] AnD : SChERN · (Seal of Andrew Shear). Derived from Old English for 'fair or 'bright', may be metonymic for Shearsmith, 'A maker of shears, scissors', see Reaney and Wilson 1991, page 404.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HINDRINGHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS491
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Ae seal matrix, flat with pierced lug on reverse. Pointed oval, 29x18mm. Lamb and flag (Agnus Dei), lamb in profile facing right. + MATER DEI MISERE (Mother of God have mercy).
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LONG STRATTON', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS1582
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver seal matrix, flat with single shaped bar attached to rear by solder arched to form loop at one end. Oval, 25 x 18 mm. Virgin and Child, both crowned, below trefoiled canopy. * hERVIV'·ECCE RECT SWINThORPE' MA (Hervey rector of the church of Swainsthorpe Magna). Found close to the site of the church of St Mary in Swainsthorpe, which was last in use in the early sixteenth century. 13th or 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SWAINSTHORPE', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS202
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
AE seal matrix, hexagonally facetted conical handle with broken pierced terminal. Circular, 14mm. Bearded and hooded bust facing left, with unidentified object behind or springing from head. * PRIVE SVV (I am private). CAST
Created on: Wednesday 21st March 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK TACOLNESTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Circular seal matrix diam.19mm, hexagonally facetted handle, rising to a double collared neck with pierced trefoil handle. 2 heads back-to-back: female faces left, male faces right. Surrounded by tressure. Cast.
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK CRANWORTH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS14
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Pb seal matrix, pointed oval but with rather rounded top. 35x24mm. Raised rib on reverse with unpierced lug at upper end. Central motif is inverted lis. Inscription is engraved the correct way round (cast in mirror-writing).
Created on: Wednesday 25th October 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'NORFOLK BINTREE', grid reference and parish protected.