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Record ID: NMS-166286
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead seal matrix, flat with pierced lug at upper edge on reverse. Circular, 30 mm. The central design is a 6-petalled flower. The inscription is set between grooves and reads + S' ROGERI : KNIT (Seal of Roger Knight).
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2005
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Fransham', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-02FC35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval Lead seal matrix, flat, the reverse has letters lightly scratched into it including S, R and C and a sub-rectangular hole has been punched through from the reverse, it has subsequently been folded in half and then straightened by the finder leaving a transverse crease on the face. Pointed oval, 23 x 36 mm. Blank. + S’ … (The unfinished inscription is engraved the right way round on the matrix and therefore appears retrograde on the seal impression).
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Ashmanhaugh', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: BH-C37C34
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy pointed-oval seal matrix of probable mid to late 13th century AD date. It has a central image of a neatly engraved detailed fleur-de-lis. On the reverse is a central rib and a circular lug, which is located at the bottom, suggesting that the central motif was added upside down.The legend runs clockwise when printed, starting at the top of the fleur-de-lis; there is no initial mark. It has been read as SIG RAN LE COLTE (seal of Ran Le Colte, with Ran identified as a French forename) but there is an apostrophe after the S and the G looks more like a C or and E. The L of …
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th September 2015
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Foxley', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-6E4500
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Seal matrix, two-sided, matrices (‘A’ and ‘B’) connected by baluster-like stem, larger matrix broken with part of outer edge missing. Matrix ‘A’: Circular, 21 mm. E-shaped device set on its side with downward-pointing bars, above which a vertical line springs from a central annulet to a P-shaped terminal. From one side of the vertical spring two oblique upward pointing lines on the other three. + S HOANFEL………y* (seal of Hoanfel …) // Matrix ‘B’: circular, 15 mm. Three oblique upward pointing lines on both sides of vertical line that springs from a…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Postwick', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IHS-114175
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy matrix with a circular face. Hexagonal handle terminating in a double collar with lozenge-shaped suspension loop above, circular aperture. Matrix in good condition, but legend slightly damaged. Device of "a pelican in her piety", i.e., a female pelican, here perching on the edge of her nest, pecking at her breast in order to draw the blood with which she feeds her three chicks, beaks agape, in the nest below. The bird's body forms an arch across the top of the scene, the nest forming the bottom arc. Her head is at the left, and her tail interferes with the legend o…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-7D7373
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Unseen copper alloy circular seal matrix, handle with suspension loop at top intact. Piece is fairly corroded, making some letters irrecoverable. Device of a tusked boar's head couped close. The boar's snout is adjacent to the "P", the back of its head to the cross which opens the legend. A line separates the device area from the legend, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face. 14th c. Measurements: 19 mm diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-7B9D32
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy circular seal matrix, hexagonal waisted handle, suspension loop and circular piercing intact at pointed top. Circular face in good condition. Central device of a shield-shaped pot, with straight top and rounded base, from which rises a four-petalled flower on a short stem. In the empty space remaining on each side of the flower, two tiny six-petalled flower heads on either side are connected to the stem by barely-discernable lines. All is set within a beaded ring. The inscription lies between this and a similar outer beaded ring, and reads * IE EYME LEVTE (I love loyalt…
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2016
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Record ID: SF-0EA826
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead seal matrix most likely to be medieval and circa 13th century in date. This seal matrix was probably a pointed oval shape originally but now only roughly a quarter of the matrix survives as the rest is missing due to old breaks, the fragment measures 22.7mm in surviving length and 16mm in surviving width. The front face has acurvilinear groove in its centre, the remains of a central motif, it is nos longer clear what this was as too little of the matrix survives. The border inscription reads [ ] HEN[ ], this inscription may have been an individuals name but agai…
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Feltwell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IHS-3F2E36
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a lead alloy, circular seal matrix, back plain and flat other than small pierced lug near top. The matrix is damaged, such that the bottom half of the face has been lost, along with the central 50% of the legend. Device of a compass-style flower of eight petals, four long at the cardinal points with four short between them.
Inscription: *S'CRIS________ UX AD (Latin: The Seal of Cris____, wife of Adam).
Measurements: original diameter circa 31 mm.
Created on: Monday 17th October 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 4th February 2020
No spatial data available.
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Record ID: SF-65E177
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A lead seal matrix of medieval circa 13th century date. This seal matrix is a pointed oval in shape and measures 30.5mm in length and 22.6mm in width. There is an integral suspension loop on the back face of one terminal end. The front face has a border inscription and a central quatrefoil motif with a pellet in each angle. The inscription reads + S'IOH'C FIL' RICI LE CHAL' meaning 'Seal of John son of Richard the Cahl' all names are abbreviated and this is indicated by the C like letter after IOH and the double horizontal groove above the second I or RICI. This is therefore a pe…
Created on: Friday 7th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Thetford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-640781
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval Seal matrix, flat with loop at upper end on reverse. Pointed oval, 31 x 20 mm. Crowned head of Our Lady, Queen of Heaven, with star above. + MERCI DAME : MERCI : (Thank you Lady, thank you).
Created on: Friday 7th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Fritton and St Olaves', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IHS-51C386
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead, circular seal matrix, back with a design of an oak-like leaf with seven lobes on it. The surface of the matrix is a little grainy, hence some of the letters are damaged, but the central design is clear. Device of five equally-spaced oak leaves radiating from a central point and almost reaching the edge of the device area; remainder of area clear and smooth. Device separated from legend by a neat circle; a similar circle marks the outer edge of the matrix face.
Measurements: 24 mm diameter (approx.).
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-D8FF00
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular, copper alloy seal matrix with tapering hexagonal handle terminating in a single collar; trefoliar suspension loop with circular aperture intact above. Device: the cross which opens the legend extends down into the device area, its foot splitting to form a shallow "roof" (with short extra vertical spurs at the two ends) which sits above the letters IHC. There is a dot below the apex of the roof (at the approximate centre of the matrix face); the overall impression is of a steepled building, the sides being formed by the outer vertical strokes of the Lombardic I and C. A bead…
Created on: Friday 30th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: IHS-30CA70
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from impression and information given. A copper-alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix. Reverse unseen, suspension loop intact. Device of a double-headed eagle displayed. Device is separated from legend by a line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face.
Measurements: 18 mm x 27 mm.
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.
Record ID: NMS-C5F465
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Lead seal matrix, flat. Broken into two pieces, small parts of edge missing including at top on probable site of lug. Circular, 33mm. Fleur-de-lis. + S’ COSTAN / F’ RADVL’ (Seal of Costan son of Ralph). Costan is a variant of Constantine.
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'West Acre', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-C58E22
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Less than ¼ of a lead seal matrix, flat, circular, diameter c.43mm. Motif uncertain. ]CARDI[ (probably …Richard…). 13th century.
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'West Acre', grid reference and parish protected.
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Record ID: SF-213C54
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy 14th seal matrix, flat and circular in shape with an integral suspension loop projecting from the top of the back face. It measures 21.2mm in diameter and c3mm in thickness. The front face has a border of tiny dots and then a border legend which begins with a cross pattee and reads CREDE MICHI, which means 'Believe me.' In the centre of the die there are two opposing birds viewed in side profile both drinking from a central vessel. This seal matrix could have had a religious meaning or a romantic one.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Southery', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-6061B5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Seal matrix, hexagonally facetted conical handle, each facet decorated with groove at base conjoined to form a hexagon, and with vertical line ending in a punched dot below triple-collared pierced quatrefoil terminal, a small incised six-armed star indicates orientation of top of seal. Circular, 19 mm. Bearded male bust facing to dexter and wearing a headdress with a large bow tied at the back of his head, below which is a curled lion couchant. In font of the heads of both man and lion is a triple-headed thistle or teazel. IE SVI SEL DE TOVR LEL (I am the seal of a loyal dee…
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Titchwell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-601407
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medeival Lead seal matrix, flat with broken stub of transversely perforated lug at top, parts of outside edge damaged. Circular, 34 mm. Fleur-de-lis. + SIGILL’ WILELMI · FI . IACOb (Seal of William son of James), letters in inscription vary in size. 13th century.
Created on: Tuesday 26th July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Titchwell', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMS-0BC068
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Lead or lead alloy (perhaps pewter) seal matrix, flat with stub of lug at top. Circular, diameter 33mm. Octofoil. + S’·GAFRIDI·FIL’I·BRION· (Seal of Geoffrey son of Brian). Brien is a Breton name imported at the Conquest while Brian is Old Irish introduced by the Norse (Reaney and Wilson 1991, 63-4). The former is more likely in this case. 13th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Grimston', grid reference and parish protected.
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