Record ID: SF-458829
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy Medieval seal matrix, dating to AD 1250-1350. It is circular in plan and bears a D-shaped lug on its back; the lug has a circular hole. The die has a cast central motif depicting a basic swirl consisting of a central dot, which is surrounded by six short crescent-shaped elements; the legend around the swirl reads [S' R]ICARD MAROIN ("Seal of Richard Maroin"). The seal matrix is damaged on the edge, missing a small portion close to the lug. MAROIN could be for MARION - Reaney, DBS s.n. Marion, gives Mariun (1279) and Marioun (1350), but Withycombe [ODECN 3rd…
Created on: Monday 15th October 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Reed', grid reference and parish protected.