Record ID: SUSS-84FA02
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy (gun metal) seal matrix, which has been chip carved. The seal matrix is a flat, circular type. The face of the matrix is also flat and circular. The matrix has been badly damaged presumably by the plough and wear. Much of the edge of the face of the matrix has been removed due to damage and the lug on the reverse has been broken. It dates from the 14th – 15th century (circa 1400 ± 50 years). A similar seal matrix has been recorded from Sussex, PAS database record number: SUSS-B501D1. Both matrices were found on the same estate. The face depicts the Lamb of…
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alciston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-45C947
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A seal matrix, with a conical handle. The object was cast in copper alloy, and then the die was chip carved. The handle has six subtle facets and terminates with a round loop pierced by a small circular hole. The hole now contains corroded iron (an iron ring would have once passed through this hole, to allow the seal matrix to be suspended on a chain). The die features a slightly confused legend. In the centre of the die there appears to be the letters IHC which is in fact the sacred monogram. Around the edge of the die is the legend * I[V]SVATI which can be related to mean ‘I a…
Created on: Monday 6th June 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Firle', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-874038
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy seal matrix with a conical handle. The handle terminates with a circular suspension loop, which terminates itself with a small knop. The handle tapers down and outwards towards the die. The handle has been decorated with a number of vertical ribs down the length of the handle. The die has been formed from a large oval shaped piece of copper alloy. The die itself depicts a simple high relief cross hatch design. The die measures 16.39mm x13.31mm. The seal matrix is a dark greenish-brown colour; the surface is well worn and pitted. There are some areas, which have a gr…
Created on: Monday 16th May 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pett', grid reference and parish protected.