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: 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: WMID-EAFF50
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead seal matrix of pointed oval (vesica) type, dating from the 13th or 14th centuries AD. The seal matrix measures 37.69 mm long, 22.75 mm wide and 4.2 mm thick. It weighs 16.1 grams. The reverse has a central perforated handle. The front has a central device which consists of a cross formed from four plumes and a sword pointing in towards the centre of the plumes at each angle, all set within a lozenge border. An inscriptions runs around the seal matrix which reads *S'rOBERT FILII WALTER[I?] which translates as 'The seal of Robert son of Walter'. The seal matrix is in rea…
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: WMID1642
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular base. The design is a four leaves forming a 'X'. Each leaf has 'feathered' ribbing and spiky edges. The reverse has a lug with a hole in the centre. There appears to be a high relief design of a bow on the reverse.
Created on: Friday 18th February 2000
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LONGDON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1288
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular base. Flat back with a high relief bow design. The device in the centre is a four-leaf 'snow flake'.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LONGDON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1361
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The base is circular. The device is the lamb and flag.
Created on: Monday 6th December 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER HANBURY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1362
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The base is pointed oval. The device is an eight-petalled item. Two opposite petals are elongated.
Created on: Monday 6th December 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER HANBURY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1829
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular base with a flat back type. A star like device. The reverse has an irregular shaped knop off-centre. The seal matrix is incomplete and is distorted in shape.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KEMPSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID1830
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The item's base is a shield shape with flat back. On the reverse in the centre of the upper edge is a lug. The device is a crescent above a star. No further detail is visible. The lettering and device are very faint. The device is bordered by an incised linear triangle.
Created on: Monday 27th March 2000
Last updated: Tuesday 8th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER SPETCHLEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID2319
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Flat back, pointed oval base. On the upper face situated at the upper corner is a knop and a rectangular ridge leading to the opposite corner. The device is a plant with two stems. Each stem terminating with three leaves.
Created on: Monday 10th July 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER LEIGH', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID383
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular base. May have had a hexagonal stem, now broken. The base design has the letters IHC in the centre, with a cross above. The surrounding inscription is not clear.
Created on: Thursday 28th January 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER HANLEY CASTLE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID522
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Hexagonal stem with a trefoil loop terminal and a circular base. Iron corrosion on the loop. The central design is a squirrel.
Created on: Thursday 18th March 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KEMPSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID321
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Pointed oval type. The upper face has a ridge the length of the seal with a small loop. Legend in Lombardic lettering. The design is of a tonsured head in high relief, facing right: crescent and star above, three stars to the right.
Created on: Monday 18th January 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER WYRE PIDDLE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID4034
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
The seal matrix is a pyramid type with a hexagonal shaped stem in cross section. The stem terminates with a sub-lozenge shape in plan with a central circular hole within. The base is circular in plan. The die has a linear border, within which is a central 'I' with a crown above (the crown cuts the border). Either side of the 'I' is a corn stalk/branch. The corn stalk/branch has a central line intersected by column of 'V' shapes. The whole matrix has a dark green coloured patina.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER STONE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID544
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular base. The central design is unclear. Possibly an animal or human figure. None of the legend can be made out.
Created on: Monday 12th April 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER HARTLEBURY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID665
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Pyramid type with an hexagonal stem. Terminates in a trefoil. Circular base. Edges slightly abraded. No Legend. The device is a large face with a long moustache and beard. The edge has a border of pellets which the beard interrupts. Dark green patina.
Created on: Thursday 5th August 1999
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER RIPPLE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID675
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Oval base. Hexagonal stem terminating in a trefoil loop. The device is a bird, like an heraldic eagle.
Created on: Thursday 5th August 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER EVESHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID737
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Hexagonal stem, pyramid type with very debased trefoil loop. Circular base. The device is a bird
Created on: Monday 23rd August 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER SEVERN STOKE', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID738
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Pointed oval base. The device appears to be two standing figures, one taller than the other. The figures are very crude. The taller figure maybe wearing something on their head, possibly a crude crown.
Created on: Monday 23rd August 1999
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER KEMPSEY', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: WMID90
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Hexagonal stem. Fleur-de-lis shaped loop, oval base. The design is a figure possibly holding a book. In the left-hand field is a possible ear of corn, and above this a simple cross. The lettering is unclear. Base is 22.2mm x 16.1mm
Created on: Thursday 23rd July 1998
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'HEREFORD AND WORCESTER DEFFORD', grid reference and parish protected.