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Record ID: CAM-1B2F63
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal matrix dating to the thirteenth century AD. The seal is flat and circular. The face of the matrix comprises of a central flower of six petals and a cicumferential legend which reads +S' HALFREDI F' HVGON (The seal of Alfred, son of Hugo). On the reverse of the seal is a moulded lug in the form of a fleur-de-lis. The seal matrix measures 34mm in diameter and 8mm in thickness.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-1BC7A7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal matrix dating to the thirteenth century AD. The matrix is flat and oval in shape with a small portion of one end missing. The face of the matrix possesses a device of two central fleur de lis with a circumferential legend reading +S' AGNES [...]VBERTI (The Seal of Agnes ? of ?Hubert?). The reverse of the matrix is flat and plain. Length: 25.51 mm, Width: 24.31 mm, Thickness: 3.16 mm.
Created on: Wednesday 9th May 2007
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2020
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Record ID: CAM-4325A8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vesica (pointed-oval shaped) seal matrix dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The seal matrix comprises a pointed oval matrix. The marginal inscription on the matrix is very worn but reads 'S L [...]O [...]. There was originally a central motif but this is too worn to identify. The underside of the matrix is decorated with a fleur-de-lis in relief and at one end is a small semi-circular lug with circular perforation. The seal matrix measures 34mm in length and 22mm in width.
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2007
Last updated: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Colville', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-18D537
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Drop shaped flat Medieval lead seal matrix with pointed top and rounded base. On the seal side, the legend is inscribed around the outside of the object. In the middle of this is a fleur-de-lis. On the reverse is a small projecting handle and a large fleur-de-lis. The inscription appears to read S':BASILIA.RAGEDALE (Seal of Basilia Ragdale). Length: 28.24mm; diameter: 24.40mm; thickness: 2.73mm; weight: 9.52g. A Basilia Ragedale appears in the records of the Priory of St Mary and St Radegund in Cambridge (now Jesus College), giving land in West Wratting to her maid and to the for…
Created on: Friday 24th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
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Record ID: CAM-3F1AC5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper alloy seal matrix depicting the head of John the Baptist with a personal name around the outside: S' E L ** I S..). The loop of the seal matrix is broken off. Diameter: 16.36mm, height: 11.04mm; weight; 4.95g. Helen Geake writes: From the photograph this appears to be of the type with a conical handle,but that most of the handle is missing. When the image is manipulated slightly the central image becomes clearer, but appears to be that of a profile bust with neck and collar, rather than the head of John the Baptist. It is enclosed within a narrow grooved circle, and…
Created on: Monday 1st December 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: CAM-B4C3B4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
Silver seal-die, the face deeply engraved. A shield with unidentified arms of a central chevron with five pellets (!) and two lions passant above and one below. Pearled border. The back fluted but loop attachment now missing. Originally a fob seal, well-engraved. 16th -17th Century. As such, due to its age and precious metal content, this object qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.
Created on: Friday 18th June 2010
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Staughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-627F97
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of 13th to 14th century date. The matrix reads SAVNTA MERGORETA which is a slightly blundered spelling of 'Saint Margaret'. The central figure depicts the saint standing on a dragon or Wyvern holding a book in her right hand and a staff in her left. Next to this is a palm branch which signifies that she is a martyr. Interestingly an almost identical seal was found in Norfolk which is recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database as record number NMS-EC7FB5. Weight 11.2g, length 26.91mm, width 18.48mm, diameter 22.79mm.
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2011
Last updated: Thursday 2nd June 2011
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Record ID: CAM-194AF2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead seal matrix, a small thin flat circular disc. The reverse has some damage consisting of a scrape at the top of the inscription which has removed any lug or loop that may originally have been present. The central motif is a five-petalled flower within a neat, but not regular, circle which has clearly been drawn by hand without the use of a compass. Around this is a clear inscription in neat Lombardic capitals, reading S:IO' hIS: PAT' nR': There is no initial mark. Diameter: 21.6mm, maximum thickness;c. 1mm, weight: 6.50g. The first two words of the inscription are clear: Sea…
Created on: Monday 19th May 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
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Record ID: CAM-1AD386
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular medieval copper alloy seal matrix. The object terminates in a simple circular loop. The seal matrix design consists of two birds, possibly peacocks, with their heads turned to face each other over a plant or small tree. A legend in Lombardic script surrounds the central design. Length: 12.50mm; diameter: 15.65mm; thickness: 2.17mm; length of loop: 9.64mm; weight: 3.47g. Helen Geake adds: The photo appears to show that this matrix has a conical handle. The inscription is set between beaded lines, and reads + CREDE [M]IChI (Believe in Me). 14th century.
Created on: Monday 19th May 2008
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2016
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Record ID: CAM-6753A7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Oval copper alloy casing for a seal intaglio. The intaglio itself is missing, as is the handle or suspension device that was once attached to the opposite side. There is a tiny fragment of amber coloured glass or other material in the shallower side of the casing. Length: 13.84mm, width: 10.12mm, thickness: 4.07mm, weight: 1.97g.
Created on: Monday 16th June 2008
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2016
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Record ID: CAM-5589A3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of medieval lead seal 1300-1500AD.
Created on: Friday 15th August 2008
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-3CA907
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval cast lead seal matrix. The die is a pointed oval in plan (length 31.82mm, width 21.08mm) and bears a design of a flower. The inscription (when an impression is made) reads S'V V O I S O I N E V A N. The reverse has a circular loop. The thickness of the seal matrix is 3.06mm (6.82mm including the lug) and it weighs 8.7g.
Created on: Wednesday 18th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 14th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-5EC396
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth century AD. The matrix possesses a pointed oval terminal with circular perforation; the terminal expands to a circular matrix. The face of the matrix is decorated with a marginal groove. Within the marginal groove is the legend 'AVE MARIA' and at the centre, a bird facing right. The matrix has a diameter of 19mm and a height of 19mm.
Created on: Monday 30th October 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Staughton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-5A2901
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The seal matrix is circular in shape. From the back of the matrix, there extends a circular section stem with circumferential collar, beyond which there is a circular attachment loop. The matrix itself depicts a hare running left and the marginal inscription reads 'AVE MARIA GRACIE'. It measures 18mm in diameter and 20mm in length.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: CAM-6E9D96
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead vesica (pointed-oval shaped) seal matrix, dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The fragment comprises approximately a third of the matrix and is flat with a curved edge. Very little of the surface of the seal matrix is visible. A marginal inscription reads [...]ERTI[...]. Originally, there was a symbol at the centre of the matrix but too little of it survives to interpret. The underside of the fragment is plain and flat. It measures 22mm in length and 2mm in thickness.
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'South Cambridgeshire District Area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-BF6953
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vesica seal matrix dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The matrix is flat and lentoidal in shape. On the back of the seal is a moulded cross with expanded terminals. The matrix possesses a circumferential inscription which reads '+SIG [...]R[...]EW FIL PETRI' which translates as 'The seal of ? son of Peter'. Within this is a leaf motif. There are two deep score marks across the surface of the matrix. It is possible that these were a deliberate attempt to void the matrix. The matrix measures 35mm in length and has a maximum width of 20mm. It has a maximum thickne…
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-BFD8F1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a lead seal matrix dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The matrix is flat and circular. The matrix possesses a circumferential legend which reads 'IOHN DIW[...]'. Within is a device comprising a flower of which only four petals are visible. The underside of the matrix is plain. It measures 28mm in diameter and 2mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-BFF762
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead seal matrix dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The matrix is flat and circular with a flat trapezoidal lug. The matrix possesses a circumferential legend which reads '+S [...]...' This surrounds a device comprising a flower of which four petals are visible. The underside of the matrix is plain. It measures 34mm in diameter (including the lug) and 1mm in thickness.
Created on: Thursday 30th March 2006
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-D2B047
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal matrix dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The matrix is damaged but comprises is flat and lentoidal in shape. On the underside there is a circular lug. The upper surface of the matrix possesses a circumferential legend reading '[...]ROB LEM[...]' and a device comprising a leaf motif. The matrix measures 32mm in length and 20mm in width, with a maximum thickness of 6mm.
Created on: Friday 31st March 2006
Last updated: Monday 11th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tydd St Giles', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-8B8C66
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal matrix dating to the thirteenth or fourteenth centuries AD. The matrix is flat and circular with a central perforation. Unusually, both its upper and lower surfaces possess legends, so it is double-sided. The upper surface is decorated with a central star motif; the circumferential legend reads + S RANVLFI DE FVBN which translates as 'The seal of Ranulf of Fulbourn'. The lower surface has a plain central circle and a circumferential legend which may read ARICICAPEAV[...]. The seal has a diameter of 28mm and a thickness of 3mm.
Created on: Friday 21st April 2006
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulbourn', grid reference and parish protected.