Record ID: WMID-F21F46
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The seal matrix is hexagonal in shape and is flat with a central pierced rib terminating in a lug on the reverse. The front has a central device representing a pair of clasped hands, above which (or below, depending on which way it is held) there is a fleur-de-lis. The device is set within a hexagonal border. Around this border a legend is arranged. This begins with a star and appears to read S'ROB'T DE LYE, which translates as Seal of Robert of Lye. This may be an alternative spelling of the modern Leigh, as this is near to where the …
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
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Record ID: GLO-3D30D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast lead alloy seal matrix diameter 26.5mm, thickness 7mm, weight 7.77g. Circular seal matrix on the face is an eight pointed star in the centre, around the outside is the inscription S:MA(N?)DIE[...]RE. On the reverse is a ridge that runs across the diameter, at one end is a small rectangular projection. Either side of the central ridge is a cross. Date 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Monday 29th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 29th November 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malvern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-AFC8A7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An impersonal Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-backed type made from cast copper alloy. In plan the matrix is circular. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The device is a tall bird with a smaller bird, probably representing hawk and a duck. The legend is '* CREDE MICHI' meaning 'Believe In Me'. The reverse of the matrix has a rectangular platform which has a perforated integral lug at one terminal and tapers in depth towards the other terminal. The matrix measures 18.72mm diameter, 7.76mm thick and weighing 4.4g. The device of a hawk and a duck …
Created on: Wednesday 10th November 2010
Last updated: Monday 19th November 2012
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Record ID: WAW-09B890
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-backed type. The back has a ridge across the reverse tapering in thickness. The most thick terminal has an incomplete perforated lug. In plan the matrix is a pointed oval, however about a quarter is missing. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend reads S' ISABE[ ]RE. The device is an elongated eight-petalled flower. The matrix measures 23.88mm long, 19.53mm wide and 5.71mm thick. It weighs 6.1g. The surface of the matrix is a matte mid grey. Harvey and McGuinness (1996 A Guide to British Medi…
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2010
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
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Record ID: GLO-A23004
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver seal matrix. Oval die, the rear has a hexagonal handle with a single loop at its terminal, this has been truncated. The face of the seal is decorated with a complicated interlace pattern at the base which expands into two interlacing lines that divides the letters P A. These lines end in three branches each surmounted by a quatrefoil of four leafed flowers.
Created on: Friday 10th September 2010
Last updated: Friday 12th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bushley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PAS-9599B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The object represents the missing handle from the late 17th century seal matrix previously found on the site by Mr Barlow (Treasure case 2005 T16, Treasure Annual Report 2005-6, Item 806). An examination of the two parts shows that they join perfectly along a hackly fracture line leaving no doubt that they are parts of the same silver matrix.
Created on: Wednesday 4th August 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 14th September 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Honeybourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-34F687
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a pyramid type, made from cast copper alloy and then it has been engraved. In plan the matrix base is an incomplete oval due to a break. The break is worn and has the same surface as the rest of the matrix and therefore it is not a recent break. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with horizontal collar and a broken edge. Again the break is not recent. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend reads 'SANTV[ ] RVS' which probably is reading 'Saint Paul'. The device is St. Paul hold…
Created on: Saturday 24th April 2010
Last updated: Friday 15th June 2012
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Record ID: NARC-E6C893
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy seal matrix of fourteenth century date. The seal matrix has a circular base and a hexagonal waisted handle which terminates in a double collar with a trilobed perforated suspension loop above. The seal matrix has a central device depicting a lamb and flag, around which is the inscription 'ECCE AGNVS DEI'. This translates from the latin as 'Behold the lamb of God'. Seals with the Lamb of God design were quite common in the fourteenth century, especially in the 1330s. The seal matrix is 28.05 mm high. Its base measures 20.13 mm in diameter. The handle is 6.53 mm t…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2011
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Record ID: WAW-8774B7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An impersonal Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-back type, made from cast copper alloy and then it has been engraved. In plan the matrix is circular. The reverse of the matrix has an incomplete perforated lug. The break may be recent as it is corroded but has no patina. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The device is of a crude lamb holding a flag. The legend is illegible but some matrices with this lamb and flag device read ‘ECCE AGNVS DEI’ which translates as ‘Behold the Lamb of God’. The matrix measures 21.04mm diameter. It weighs 4.9g. Th…
Created on: Sunday 14th February 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-8E26D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-backed type. The back has a short ridge or flattened lug at one corner. In plan the matrix is a pointed oval. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend reads '• S• THOM' DE WODAMCOT'. The device is a circular eight-petalled flower. The matrix is slightly bent in profile forming a shallow 'S' shaped profile. The matrix measures 31.29mm long, 21.63mm wide and 6.92mm thick. It weighs 12.2g. The surface of the matrix has an oxidised cream surface with abraded edges. Harvey and McGuinness (1996 A Guid…
Created on: Friday 16th October 2009
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-F2A333
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Honeybourne, Worcester: silver seal-die fragment (2005 T16) Date: late 17th century (?) Date of discovery: 21.12.04 Circumstances of discovery: Whilst searching with a metal-detector Description: Small silver personal seal-die, the handle missing, the face engraved with a coat-of-arms and crest with bird and helmet, surrounded by foliate ornament. Note: For a seal-die of similar form dated to the late17th century, see A. B. Tonnochy, catalogue of British Seal-Dies in the British Museum, London 1928, no. 438. Metal content: The seal die has not been tested but is likely to contain well…
Created on: Friday 12th October 2007
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2011
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Record ID: WMID-A2B357
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix, dating to the Medieval period, between AD 1250-1400 (length: 21mm; diameter at base: 17.5mm; width at suspension loop: 6mm; thickness at loop: 4mm; weight: 6.37g). The seal matrix has sub-hexagonal base with a protruding hexagonal stem, which terminates in an incomplete moulded suspension loop at the opposing end. The loop (see measurements above; inner diameter of hole (although incomplete: 3mm) has two moulded collars at the shoulders before the stem expands outwards towards the base. The base of the seal is decorated with two incised…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 8th August 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-7FAF91
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy seal matrix, probably of post-medieval date. The matrix is flat and circular. The reverse is flat and undecorated, and has rounded edges. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The device appears to be a lion rather than a dog, with a long tail, and a possible mane. The face of the lion is quite bulbous. The lion has caught a deer or dog between its front paws, this animal is more lightly engraved and is set parallel to, and below, the lion. The device seems to be either worn, or more likely not well made. The legend is written between beade…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2016
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Record ID: WAW-1A1981
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-backed type. In plan the matrix is a pointed oval. The reverse of the matrix is flat and has a high relief transverse strip with an integral lug loop at one corner. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend reads * S' PETRONILA [ ]V[ ] • [ ]FIORI. The device is an eight-petalled flower design. Each petal is a pointed oval, possibly representing an ear of corn. The matrix measures 37.62mm long, 24.8mm wide and 7.45mm thick. It weighs 15.8g. The surface of the matrix has an abraded mottled grey surfa…
Created on: Friday 9th March 2007
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: HESH-214A81
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper-alloy conical seal matrix of medieval date (1250-1400). The die is roughly circular with a diameter of 16.9mm. The reverse rises to a height of 18.7mm and the matrix weighs 5.38g. The body of the matrix is formed from six tapering facets. This terminates in a flattened pointed perforated loop with circular hole.The die depicts a four-legged animal, probably a lion, passant (standing on three legs with its front paw raised) and facing left. The tail of the beast is raised and curved, spiralling back upon itself. Above the animal, between the tail and the head, is a well …
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
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Record ID: WAW-7FEA83
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A personal Medieval seal matrix. The matrix is a flat-baked type made from cast lead or lead alloy. In plan the matrix is sub-circular, originally it would have been circular but a small portion is missing. This is not recent damage. The underside of the matrix has a legend and central device. The legend reads '•*• S' • WILE[ ] BRODE'. The lettering is quite large and simplistic. The B and R other are leaning backwards and give the appearance of crudeness to the style of the legend. The device depicts a sixteen petalled flower. The device has the appearance of being stamped rath…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2006
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: IHS-CB35B1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy oval-faced seal matrix with tapering hexagonal handle terminating in a double collar topped by a trefoliar suspension loop with trefoliar perforation. Device of, on the left, John the Baptist, depicted as a hermit, holding a patera [= dish on which offerings were made] in his left hand on which the agnus Dei can be seen in the form of a lamb; St John points to the agnus Dei with his right hand. St John appears as a balding man, wearing a camel skin draped over one shoulder and tied with a belt. To his left, a kneeling monk or friar, hands raised in prayer; the monk's rob…
Created on: Monday 5th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-174E56
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The seal matrix is a personal seal probably dating to the 13th to 14th century. It is made from lead or lead alloy which has been cast and then engraved. In plan the matrix is a pointed oval shape. The lower corner is missing due to damage, which maybe partially recent. The reverse is a flat backed type. Protruding from one corner is an integral lug with a hole in the centre. The legend reads SIGIL'L' MARGAR [- - ]E DE BESFORD (Seal of Margaret or Margery of Besford). The device is a slender bird, running with a large wing which is semi expanded. Below the bird there is a stem of…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd March 2005
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
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Record ID: WAW-973E47
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The object is a 13th to 14th century seal matrix made of cast copper alloy and then probably engraved. It is a flat-backed type which is a pointed oval shape in plan. The device is a head of an animal, possibly a cat facing right. The head does look at bit sinister. The mouth is slightly open revealing sharp triangular teeth. The eye is a pellet within a hollow. Only the face is revealed as the rest of the head and shoulders is covered by drapery which is decorated with linear ridges and pellets. The device is set within a pointed oval pellet border. The reverse of …
Created on: Thursday 16th September 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: WAW-2B6362
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The seal matrix is made from copper alloy which has been cast, and then the legend and possibly the device has been engraved. In plan the matrix has a pointed oval base. The reverse is a flat-back type with an integral loop protruding from the upper surface at one tip and a slight high relief ridge from tip to tip. From each pointed tip the matrix base is 24.5mm and is 13.6mm wide. The device appears to be a a bird feeding a younger bird. The bird has a long tail which protrudes the border to the legend. The legend and device is very abraded, therefore there is no detail visible o…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2004
Last updated: Tuesday 4th September 2012
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