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-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-FFA916
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Circular bronze seal matrix with hexagonal handle rising to pierced terminal. Matrix surrounded by dots.
Created on: Friday 17th October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
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Record ID: CAM-38AE62
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix. The matrix face is circular with a diameter of 17.7mm. The matrix has a height of 23.43mm and weighs 7.81g. The face of the matrix is decorated in the negative and therefore the design would show in relief on any corresponding seal impression. The central design is a heart with a six pointed star, formed of three lines crossing at the centre, above. The legend is bordered above and below by a thin solid line. The central field has a diameter of 9.3mm and the area between the legend borders has a width of 2.3mm. The outer legend border is set 0.6…
Created on: Friday 1st November 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wisbech Area', grid reference and parish protected.