Record ID: IHS-0E7A43
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A circular cast copper alloy seal matrix with plain flat back other than a ridged suspension loop middle top, which is intact. Matrix is badly corroded with face damaged and legend illegible. Device: (Described from impression). Three round-headed flowers growing from a small mound. The remains of a line separate the legend from the device area, and there may be traces of a similar line around the outer edge of the face. Measurements: 20.4 mm diameter, 2.6 mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 28th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-F87940
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy, originally oval, seal matrix with a hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a triple collar with trefoliar perforated suspension loop above. The matrix is in poor condition, meaning that substantial portions of the edge of the face are missing and the legend with them. Device: St Catherine holding her wheel in her left hand and indicating it with her right. From the ground at her feet rise three palm fronds of martyrdom, two on one side, one on the other. The image is surrounded by a neat line with the legend beyond. Measurements: 17.6 mm x 18.4 mm maximum dimens…
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2010
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-1E65F1
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy lozenge-shaped horse harness pendant, with a central design of a six-petalled flower or sexfoil. Traces of gilding remain on some of the petals, but the cell surrounding them is entirely vacant of what was probably in origin coloured enamel. Measurements: Approx. 27.6 mm x 38.7 nn including loop.
Created on: Tuesday 17th November 2009
Last updated: Monday 24th September 2012
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-4702D0
Object type: HARNESS PENDANT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy shield-shaped pendant, suspension loop present but bent and top missing. Pendant has lost virtually all traces of enamel and gilding, although specks of black are visible on the face. A design of three mullets of six within a bordure engrailed is still visible. Measurements: Shield 25 mm x 32 mm; including loop, 44 mm.
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D6F1D7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vesica-shape (pointed oval) seal matrix, flat back other than raised midrib with intact suspension loop at top and a raised ridge running around the edge. Piece is slightly worn, but in generally good condition. Appears to have been of rather better quality than the usual lead matrix of the period, with the sharp reverse casting and elegant, turned-over suspension loop usually found in copper-alloy matrices. Device: (Described from impression.) Three joined stems of corn curving to the right, separating into three midway. A small bird perched on the uppermost frond, body facing…
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D6B0D6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Oval-faced copper-alloy seal matrix with a waisted hexagonal handle terminating in a single collar with triangular suspension loop above, circular perforation. Although in generally reasonable condition, the piece has suffered some corrosion, resulting in a gritty surface and the loss of a few letters. Device: (Described from impression.) A man in a loose fitting top and trousers tied by wrists and ankles to a cross saltire. Man is clean-shaven, with short curled hair. In the spaces either side of his waist a six-petalled flower. Device separated from legend by a neat beaded line. …
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 15th September 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D68FC0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast silver oval-faced seal matrix with a hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a double collar, suspension loop missing above. In generally reasonable condition with device clear, but damaged along the right-hand edge. Device: (Described from impression). A skeleton standing and facing the viewer. In its left hand a timer, in its right a long item which has been largely lost with the disintegration of the edge, probably an arrow, fletchings uppermost. A flowering plant or bush grows between the skeleton's feet, reaching its hip height and spreading out behind. Measurements: Appr…
Created on: Saturday 28th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D656E6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix in poor condition with extensive damage to edges and complete loss of legend, although central device is still clear. Back is flat and plain other than a raised midrib the length of the piece with a suspension loop, aperture blocked with dirt, centre top. Device: (Described from impression). Appears to be an ear of corn with a long stem and a triangular base - may be intended for a stylized tree. Device is upside-down in relation to the hanger on the back. Device area separated from the lettering by a neat line. Measurements: 19 mm x 3…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D64136
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix in good condition other than relatively minor damage to one edge. Back is flat and plain other than a suspension loop, aperture blocked with dirt, centre top. Device and legend are clear, although details have unfortunately been obscured by a thick layer of varnish. Device: (Described from impression). A cruciform design, the vertical arms being formed of two ears of corn facing in opposite directions, stems joined at the centre. The horizontal "bar" is formed by two circles, one either side of the corn vertical. The device might be desc…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D607B2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix in poor condition. Face is worn and has been further smoothed by varnishing? Back flat and plain other than a raised midrib terminating in a broken suspension loop. Device: (Described from impression). A flowering plant or bush, possibly a rose, showing several open circular flowers interspersed with indistinct foliage. The legend runs around the outer edge of the matrix with a line separating it from the device area. On the left-hand side of the impression the legend continues within the device area; this has a second line separ…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D5CB24
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix with circular face and waisted handle terminating in a circular perforation for the suspension loop. Matrix is in very good condition, with device and lettering very sharp and clear. Device: (Described from impression). A bird, three plumes ending in spheres coming from top of head, long beak, and full tail which rises before cascading down in the manner of a cockerel; probably intended for a peacock. Bird is walking left. Legend and device are not aligned; the opening star of the legend is at 10 o'clock if the device is correct. Device area separated from t…
Created on: Friday 27th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6D4C47
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix with oval face and tapering hexagonal handle terminating in triple collar and the stump of the broken suspension loop. Edges extremely damaged with significant sections missing. Matrix face is also pitted, making the device gritty and lacking in clarity. Device: (Described from impression.) On the right, a standing male figure in helmet and knee-length gown holding a shield on which a cross is visible in his left hand and a spear/lance before him in his right. On the left, a kneeling figure, hands joined in prayer; the whole scene is set under a pitched roof…
Created on: Monday 23rd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6AA126
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy seal matrix with circular face in generally good condition. The tall handle on the reverse is waisted and hexagonally faceted, rising to a single collar and broken circular suspension loop above. 18 mm diameter. The die is clear, with letters and device still reasonably sharp, but parts of the legend are damaged. Device (described from impression): under a tree with two branches terminating in flowers or foliage, two heads in profile facing each other. On the left, a female in a coif covering her hair, on the right a bare-headed, smooth-shaven male with hair curled as …
Created on: Sunday 22nd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 5th October 2017
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-672508
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The bottom portion (about 40%) of a copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix in poor condition. Back plain, with no sign of central rib or suspension loop. Matrix is very thin an corroded, with a crack running diagonally most of the way from one side to the other; it is also bent, with slightly convex face, the bend echoing the direction of the crack. Device not identifiable from the small fragment remaining. Narrow device area separated from the lettering by a line. Measurements: Maximum dimensions 20 mm x 24 mm.
Created on: Sunday 22nd March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-65F414
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy anonymous seal matrix, almost circular in shape. Flat reverse with suspension loop in the centre at the top. It is in fair condition, but the surface is flaking and in need of stabilizing. It is described from the impression. The central device is probably a dragon seen from above, with large rounded body, long neck endign in a large head, and a long curving tail ending in a tuft. There is a hint of a pair of feet on the body near the tail. The initial star in the inscription is placed close to the head. The inscription is separated from the central device by a beaded …
Created on: Sunday 22nd March 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 11th May 2016
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-431D76
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, circular seal matrix, hexagonal handle terminating in circular suspension loop. Device: (Described from impression.) A squirrel in profile, facing left. The device is separated from the legend by a line, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix. Measurements: 16 mm diameter (maximum) x 19 mm high.
Created on: Saturday 21st March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-424063
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy circular seal matrix, hexagonal handle broken with suspension loop missing. Device clear, but lettering worn. Device: (Described from impression.) Monkey with exceptionally large ears and pronounced lips in the pose of a heraldic lion rampant. Device is separated from legend by a line. Measurements: face 20 mm diameter, 13 mm high (maximum dimensions).
Created on: Friday 20th March 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-26A7D2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from photograph, item unseen. A cast copper alloy seal matrix with circular face and hexagonal, slightly ovoid, waisted handle terminating in a single collar, above which the bottom of the broken suspension loop is visible. The matrix is in poor condition, with significant corrosion resulting in a very grainy and unclear impression. Device: (Described from impression). A wheel set in a very small device area; there are lines emanating from the outside edge of the wheel as well as within. Measurements: Face 15.4 mm x 14.2 mm; height 15.6 mm.
Created on: Saturday 17th January 2009
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-FD4AF2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from photographs. A copper alloy seal matrix with a tapering hexagonal handle culminating in suspension loop with circular aperture. Edges of face are damaged. Device: (Described from impression.) Bird with barred body (more clearly visible on matrix face) and semi-raised wing walking left. The lettering area is separated from the device by a fine line, and a similar line delineates the outer edge of the matrix; both are now partially absent. Measurements: face 20 mm diameter; 25 mm tall.
Created on: Friday 16th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-FD1953
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy (pewter) vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, back flat and plain other than suspension loop intact at top of raised midrib which runs from the centre to the upper edge. Matrix is in very poor condition with edges breaking down and some corrosion to the face making it virtually incomprehensible. Device: (Described from impression.) A lion rampant within a vesica defined by a line which separates the device from the legend, a second line defines the outer edge of the matrix. Measurements: 14 mm x 29 mm
Created on: Friday 16th January 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.