Record ID: IHS-6720D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, plain back other than suspension loop on short raised ridge intact at top. Device of "A pelican in her piety", i.e., a female pelican, here perching on the edge of her nest, pecking at her breast in order to draw the blood with which she feeds her three chicks, beaks agape, in the nest below. The nest rests at the top of a tree, which is indicated by its trunk and five slender branches. The two outer branches end in globular clumps of leaves, the other three support the nest, which is covered in clover-like leaves. The tree and …
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: IHS-671517
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy oval seal matrix, tapering handle hexagonal in cross-section, terminating in a broken suspension loop. Device of "A pelican in her piety", i.e., a female pelican, here (probably) perching on a branch above her nest, pecking at her breast in order to draw the blood with which she feeds her chicks in the nest below. The nest rests at the top of a tree, which is indicated by its trunk and two oak-like leaves; the trunk extends into the lettering area. The tree and nest occupies just under half of the available area, the pelican's body occupying much of the remainder. The…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-65B358
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, back plain and flat other than suspension loop intact at top of raised midrib. Device of "A pelican in her piety", i.e., a female pelican, here perching on the edge of her nest, pecking at her breast in order to draw the blood (illustrated) with which she feeds her three chicks in the nest below. The nest rests at the top of a tree, whose trunk stops just short of the lettering area, ending in a point; the whole occupies about half of the available area, whilst the pelican's body runs up the right-hand side, with the bend in her…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-637A80
Object type: BRIDLE BIT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete cast copper alloy heraldic shield-shaped mount of medieval, thirteenth or fourteenth century date (AD 1200 - AD 1400), probably from a bridle bit. Length 44mm, width 37mm and 4mm thick. Weight 13.43g. The shield is 22mm in length and 19mm in width. Viewing the mount in plan, it has two integral curving appendages which project outwards from the left hand side. The upper appendage is situated at the upper left hand corner of the shield and the second appendage is situated about two thirds of the way down from the top of the shield. Each of the appendages taper and are D…
Created on: Sunday 7th August 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 17th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shalfleet Parish', grid reference and parish protected.