Record ID: SF-A4354D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Medieval sub-circular seal matrix. It has a rectangular integral lug on the upper egde and altough it is perforated parallel to the front of the seal, the hole seems blocked or unifinished. The front face has a central incised design depicting a longitudinal median line bisecting an oval with its lower end and an upper end delimited by a short (9.50 mm) transverse line. The segment inside the oval is cut by a transverse line creating a cross. Both halves of the oval have an oblique projecting line while other two lines with curled ends project symmetrically from the centr…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Friday 12th February 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shouldham Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-A3FBF4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead alloy seal matrix, 21mm in diameter, 3mm thick with a weight of 7.07grams. The object is circular in form and rectangular in cross section. The matrix consists of an inscribed circle with a cross motif filling it. The inscription reads S'ROB IAMO (V or N). The reverse has a narrow raised border and the remainder is filled by a central raised boss surrounded by 11 elongated 'petal' motifs picked out in relief. There is a semi-circular suspension loop positioned at the edge which partially covers two of these motifs.
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 4th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton (District)', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-A3CC63
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead seal matrix, 31mm in length, 19mm wide and 4mm thick with a weight of 12.37grams. The object is flat, with a lentoid (pointed oval) form and a rectangular cross section. Its matrix consists of a central stylised fleur-de-lis motif in a solid border. The inscription reads + S'. IOhIS:. AMEBI (or possibly ABREBI) meaning Seal of John Ameby or Abreby. The two names are separated by three dots positioned in the point. The reverse has a bevelled edge and a semi-circular suspension loop, positioned under one of its points with a raised fleur de lis motif below, which fill…
Created on: Tuesday 27th March 2018
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melton (District)', grid reference and parish protected.