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Record ID: KENT-DC4FB6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval circular seal matrix with a diameter of 27mm. Cast in copper alloy this matrix has a ridge on the reverse, which is triangular in profile with a central circular hole for suspension. The matrix has a central lozenge shape, possibly a shield, with a floral design. An incised line borders either side of the legend, however no impression was provided thus legend remains unknown.
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: IHS-603774
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three quarters of a lead circular seal matrix. Missing section is probably the very top of the matrix, meaning that the legend is illegible at that point. Back appears to have been flat and plain, although there may have been a small protrusion at the centre back. Thickened section above may be the flattened remains of the suspension loop. Device: Remains of an eight-petalled compass flower.
Measurements: 30 mm x 26 mm; original diameter 30 mm plus.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-600F44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two adjoining pieces of a lead circular seal matrix, some 85% of the total. Missing section is the bottom right, but the edge is also damaged at the top left, meaning that the legend is illegible at that point. Back retains evidence of a cast design, possibly a small fleur-de-lys or double loop in the centre. Small raised section above is the remains of the base of the suspension loop. Device: remains of an eight-petalled compass flower, with the breaks being along the flower petals.
Measurements: larger piece (almost exactly half of the original matrix); 32 mm x 18 mm; smaller piece:…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-A3BB71
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, back plain with raised midrib and suspension loop at top. Device: the matrix makes best sense when turned at 90 degrees to the vertical. Device is a wyvern looking back over its shoulder; it is probably intended to be standing on its two limbs. Tail is curved into a loop behind. Lettering area is delineated by a neat beaded line above and below.
Measurements: 12 mm x 22 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-A2DC27
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Oval silver seal matrix in the form of an oval red-green Roman gemstone (jasper) set in a mediaeval silver mount. Back flat with raised central midrib terminating in a circular suspension loop projecting up above cross that opens the legend. Mediaeval legend on mount. Gem: on a plain ground, a female figure seated on a low Roman chair/stool, cross-struts visible at the side. The figure (Ceres) is turned slightly towards the viewer; her left hand appears to rest on the stool, whilst in her right she holds two ears of corn, looking rather like cones of wool. She wears a band across her …
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-F85AC3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix with a tapering hexagonal handle and circular suspension loop with top point. The matrix face is ovoid, its centre offset to one side from the vertical running from the top of the handle. Device of a bird with barred body and semi-raised wing walking left. The lettering area is separated from the device by a fine line, and a similar line delineates the outer edge of the matrix.
Measurements: face 15 mm (horizontal measurement runs broadly through bird's chest to tail) x 17 mm; approx. 20 mm tall.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-BB76D4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: Unseen, recorded from photographs. Copper alloy, circular seal matrix, flat back with intact suspension loop at top. Device: the Agnus Dei (lamb of God) A lamb, facing right, looking back over its shoulder at a staff. The lamb's left foreleg is folded under him as he genuflects. The top of the staff extends into the lettering area, and forms the cross which opens the legend, whilst the base disappears from view behind the lamb's back. A three-tailed banner flies from the staff on the left. Device is separated from the legend by a line; a similar line marks the outer edge o…
Created on: Friday 4th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: KENT-9343C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
The original record had no description. The following description was compiled from the photographs.
Copper-alloy seal matrix, flat and pointed-oval in shape. The central motif is a very simple engraved cross with seriffed ends. The inscription around is between beaded borders, and reads * S' PRIS. ROGERI DE. OS. PITAL' The meaning of this inscription is currently obscure but it clearly refers to a Roger of the Hospital. Reaney and Wilson note a Geoffrey del Hospital in Somerset in 1210 (1976, 329, under Spittle).
The reverse is flat, with a rib at one end which tapers to a po…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd May 2013
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-9175F6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead circular seal matrix, damaged across centre due to being folded in centre. Back plain, with no suspension loop remaining; may have been at top originally. Device: in profile, a bird of prey (identifiable by its hooked beak) facing left, its wings are raised as when landing or taking off. The legs are positioned in such a way as to suggest that it is running, which accords with the idea of landing or take-off. Legend separated from device by a line.
Measurements: 38 mm diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-8F47A4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy circular seal matrix, plain flat back with slight raised midrib suspension loop intact at top. Device of a knight on horseback, sword in raised right hand, looking (?) back over his shoulder. He appears to be wearing a rather short mail hauberk, a fully developed 'great helm' and carrying a tapered 'knightly sword' (hilt indistinct). He wears a long surcoat but his horse is unadorned. There is some sort of cuff indicated on the sword hand. The whole is placed above a fleur-de-lys, with what appears to be a crescent between the sword arm and the horse's raised tail. Device…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-8F0273
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Item unseen; owner provided details and impression. A silver vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix in pristine condition; reverse plain, with suspension loop intact at top of raised midrib. Device of a standing female figure in a round-necked, ankle-length gown tied at the waist with a girdle. Over this she wears a cloak of equal length; the cord joining the two ends is visible across her throat, above the low round neckline of her dress. Her feet are visible under the edge of the gown. Her hair is in a ramshorn style, with rolled plaits over both ears; over this she wears a crespi…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.
Record ID: KENT-74BFF7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Cast blank for an unfinished lead seal matrix. Pointed-oval in shape, it has no markings at all on one face. The other has cast relief decoration of a fleur-de-lis with two pairs of leaves. 13th or 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2013
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: IHS-3F6415
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead, circular seal matrix, back flat and plain other than a slightly raised midrib with a broken suspension loop at the top of same. Device of a multi-petalled flower, with five large petals separated by five slightly smaller ones and the tips of ten further petals visible in the gaps. Device is separated from the legend by a rather shaky line.
Measurements: 28 mm diameter, almost 3 mm thick.
Created on: Monday 17th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: KENT-BD78E7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy vessica seal matrix. Very worn, with no trace of the inscription or motif remaining. On the reverse is a mid-rib with projecting semi-circular handle at top.
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'East Malling', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: KENT-A7CD55
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy circular seal matrix, with semi-oval suspension loop projecting from rear top edge. The central motif depicts a bird right, perched on a glove. There is an upturned crescent on the bird's back. The inscription is very worn and illegible.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: IHS-550641
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy seal matrix with circular face. Hexagonal waisted handle terminating in double collar and circular suspension loop with matching perforation intact at top of same. Outer edge of face is badly worn, resulting in the loss of many of the letters; central device of four beech leaves in a cross shape, emanating from a central point, is clear.
Measurements: 20 mm diameter, 26 mm high.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: KENT-58B743
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Fob Seal, possibly 18th Century.
Created on: Monday 12th September 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2017
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: KENT-DD46A4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Seal matrix
Created on: Saturday 13th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-7B4697
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A flat copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, reverse with suspension loop intact at top of raised midrib. Device of a "pelican in her piety", i.e., a female pelican pecking at her breast in order to draw the blood with which she feeds her chicks in the nest below her. The nest is set in a tree, whose trunk stops short of the lettering area, ending in a point; the whole scene fills all the available area quite tightly. Device separated from the legend by a neat groove; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face. A third groove at the top of the lettering ma…
Created on: Monday 8th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 17th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.
Record ID: KENT-E74BE4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Lead Seal Matrix
Created on: Friday 8th July 2005
Last updated: Friday 19th February 2016
Spatial data recorded.
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