Record ID: IHS-F1D6B5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix, back unseen. Device: A large fish, probably a pike, head pointing upwards its back to the right, belly to the left. Device is separated from the legend by a neat beaded line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix. Inscription: *S' STEPHANI STVTER (Latin: The Seal of Stephen Stutter OR Stephen the Stutterer). This attractive matrix is in extremely good condition. All the elements of the engraving, from the lettering to the details of the fish, are sharp and clear, and the beaded lines defining the outer and inner edge of t…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2005
Last updated: Friday 18th September 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: SOMDOR-A23EB6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A small oval cast silver seal matrix with inset central cornelian intaglio. The intaglio is a reused Roman gem and the figure depicted is probably satyr of a type found incorporated into another medieval seal matrix, from North Walsham, Norfolk (pers. comm. Martin Henig). In both examples the satyr is walking to the right, of classicising style, and is datable to the end of the first century AD (Henig and Heslop 1986, 306). The seal matrix is flat with a stepped profile and at the upper end of the back is a round peirced lug. The legend, which reads clockwise when imprinted, reads SIG…
Created on: Friday 29th July 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 9th November 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Manston area', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-8F5AB4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small circular copper alloy seal matrix. The conical handle has six subtle facets tapering to a round loop, which is pierced with a 2mm circular hole, for suspension. The legend reads "SUM LEO FORTIS" in Roman style capitals, meaning "I am a strong lion". In the centre of the die is a crude motif of a lion with its tail curling above it. The seal has been cast and the legend chip carved. This motto is found fairly commonly on ready made seals (Mills 1999, p. 26) and other examples on the PAS database include NMS-0C7ED2 (from Norfolk) and LIN-CCAF20 (from Lincolnshire).
Created on: Thursday 28th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Puddletown', grid reference and parish protected.