Record ID: IHS-5FD805
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, design of a fleur-de-lys cast into the reverse. Suspension loop intact at top (bottom of fleur-de-lys). Device of an equal-armed cross within a circle which joins the ends of all the arms; this is in the centre of the device area, with spaces above and below. A line separates the device area from the legend, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face. The inscription reads +S'· WILLI BVLLCEK (The seal of William Bullcek (or Bullcer))
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2005
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-22DC81
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Upper part of a substantial vesica-shaped (pointed oval) copper alloy matrix which has been broken in two, the larger portion has been lost. Reverse flat other than a damaged raised midrib with a suspension loop at the top. Condition is reasonable, but surface is flaking. Device: upper portion of a floral desig. The whole within a beaded border, and a second border defines the outer edge of the matrix. Measurements: face maxima 20 mm x 21 mm; weight 7.5 g.
Created on: Monday 21st November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-E0AB04
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unusual lead alloy seal matrix. Face is circular, with tapering handle, circular in cross-section, which has been broken at the bottom of the suspension loop; the small piece of metal protruding to the side at the top may have been one side of the suspension loop. Device: a very crude wheatsheaf or possibly fleur-de-lys of three upright elongated pentagons joining at a short horizontal stroke, below which are visible three further short lines. Across the widest part of the pentagons a diagonal line which appears to end in a short streamer or ribbon; two similar streamers are visible…
Created on: Friday 18th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-DF65C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Tiny copper alloy seal matrix with oval face and short handle in the shape of a flattened hexagon, broken off before the suspension loop. Piece is in very poor condition, with face thin and badly pitted. Device of a stag's head and length of neck, facing left. The ears are almost horizontal on either side of the head and the branched antlers can be seen behind it. Measurements: 11.5 mm x 13 mm, 5 mm high.
Created on: Friday 18th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-A38108
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A substantial copper alloy seal matrix with oval face; flat back with raised suspension loop at top. Piece has been cleaned very harshly, removing all fine detail of central device and lettering in the process. Edge is damaged, and the face appears pitted where not polished flat. Two plough cuts visible, one running vertically, the second horizontally low on the face. Device of a figure in ankle-length robes and a flat-topped headdress standing on a small plinth. The right hand may be raised in blessing, whilst the left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand (no longer visible) at wais…
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-A34217
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, plain back with midrib beginning half-way along and rising gently to a neat suspension hook at top. Hook is corroded but intact; matrix is in generally good condition, but the edges are worn. Device: an elegant, curved flowering plant issuing from a low pair of leaves. Two curving tendrils (one each side of the main stem) split again and terminate in tiny, five-petalled flowers, whilst the "stem" terminates in a spray of buds. Device is separated from legend by a dotted line. Measurements: 16 mm x 25.5 mm; weight 5 g.
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2005
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-A305F6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Item unseen, description based on photograph. Copper alloy seal matrix with circular face and tapering hexagonal handle terminating in a single collar below the remains of a trefoliar terminal. Device: n a plain ground, a shield bearing the arms a bend cotised dancetty. The shield is separated from the legend by a plain broad line; a similar broad line delineates the outer edge of the matrix. Measurements: face perhaps 20 mm diameter?
Created on: Tuesday 15th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-122648
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix with oval face and short handle in the shape of a flattened hexagon, terminating in a single collar and a broken suspension loop. Top third of the face has been snapped off. Device of a heart pierced by two arrows in saltire, fletchings uppermost. Above the heart a series of short lines, and above this, the bottom of a letter; the rest was on the missing portion of the matrix. A tiny burning heart in each of the remaining angles formed by the arrows. Edge of face surrounded by a beaded line. Measurements: 15 mm x 12 mm, 12 mm high; weight approx. 3 g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-F99232
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy, vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, plain back with raised midrib and suspension loop intact at top of same. The device, placed to run along the vertical axis of the vesica, is a heavy bird with curved beak, walking forwards. Device is separated from the legend by a line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face. The legend reads *S' NICHOLAI D' KILLVM (Seal of Nicholas de Kilham). Measurements: 20 mm x 29 mm. "KILLVM", is the modern Kilham, some nine miles south-east of the findspot. The device on this matrix, a heavy, almost eagle-like, bird…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2005
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-F8B5F3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix. Back flat other than raised central midrib (set slightly to the right of centre) with suspension loop at top. Device of a crescent with a six-pointed star above and below; rest of device area is empty. Device area separated from text by a fine line; a similar line delineates the outer edge of the matrix. The inscription reads *S' ISOLDE D TOVTHORP (The seal of Isolde de Towthorpe). Measurements: 17.5 mm x 26.5 mm.
Created on: Monday 7th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 23rd January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-B73795
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vesica-shaped seal matrix, reverse plain and flat other than raised midrib with suspension loop intact at top. Although the device is clear, the edges of the matrix are disintegrating and parts of the legend are lost. Device: two shields in pale; the upper bearing three fleurs-de-lys, the lower three lions passant guardant in pale. In the vacant space formed by the conjunction of the upper shield's point and the lower shield's top, a castle with tower on the left and a lion rampant on the right. Device is separated from the legend by a line; a similar line once marked the …
Created on: Friday 4th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-64F872
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix, plain back other than slightly raised central rib running down its length. Suspension loop at top broken, with a hole drilled through the matrix where the loop was originally. Device of a long-tailed bird; if it is intended to depict a particular bird, it may be a peacock with tail down (damage at beak makes this indistinguishable). Device separated from legend by a line; a similar line marks the edge of the matrix face. Measurements: 19 mm x 30.5 mm. The lettering on this piece was originally very competent; unfortunately, it is n…
Created on: Monday 31st October 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 21st January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-559851
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, circular seal matrix, with very slender octagonal handle, tapering slightly at the top. Pierced trifoliate handle. Device of: bottom, a shield of arms couched (i.e., aslant) bearing a cross flory. Above, resting on the shield's right-hand corner, a closed tilting-helm, mantling visible behind; on top of this a crest of a bull's head. Device is (mostly) separated from legend by a beaded line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face. Measurements: diameter 30 mm, height 25 mm (approx.).
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2005
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-3ED0A2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead, vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, back unseen. Device of a simple eight-petalled flower, petals of varying length adjusting to the maximum dimensions of the device area. Device separated from lettering by a groove; a similar groove marks the outer edge of the matrix face. Measurements: unknown. The inscription was originally read as +AELIE:MEBY:P[RIORESSA]: (Aelie Meby, Prioress) with this comment: Aelie is probably an abbreviation of Aelienor, the French (Provençal) form of Eleanor, rather than the more common Aalis (modern Alice). Meby appears to be serving as …
Created on: Monday 17th October 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-AAC924
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, circular seal matrix, hexagonal handle flaring out considerably at base. Handle topped by a single collar with rhomboid suspension loop above; perforation circular. Device of a neat, six-petalled flower with central section delineated; veins are visible on the petals. Device is separated from legend by a line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face. Measurements: 19 mm diameter, 20 mm high.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-B0C214
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy, lozenge-shaped seal matrix, plain back with raised midrib and intact suspension loop at top of same. The matrix is exceptionally thick, and in generally excellent condition. Device: occupying the full height of the matrix other than that allocated to the cross which opens the legend, an image of a woman facing the viewer full on, dressed in a long gown, girdled tightly at the waist, and unbelted overgarment, perhaps a cloak, which reaches just above her ankles. She wears a crown or head-dress. The figure's left arm (on the impression is bent at 90° at the elbow, out t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-065244
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular, copper alloy seal matrix, tapering hexagonal handle largely intact though worn; terminates in a double collar and corroded trefoliar(?) suspension loop with blocked aperture at top. Edges of the face are badly corroded, resulting in loss of much of the legend. Device of part of a tree trunk; on the right of this, a horizontal bough on which there is a bird's nest containing a chick on the left. A bird stands in the nest, facing the tree trunk, beak open in song. A fine line divides the device from the legend; outer edge badly damaged and unclear. Measurements: 16 mm diamet…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-754DF1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, vesica shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, plain back with raised midrib and suspension loop intact at top of same. The edges are rather worn, hence many of the letters difficult to read, but the central design is very clear. Device: the bottom 70% of the device area of the matrix is occupied by a quartered shield. Above the shield, in the remaining blank area, a star with six wavy limbs (estoile). Device separated from legend by a line; outer edge too damaged to know if there was another such line there originally. Measurements: 19 mm x 30 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-F5C472
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy circular seal matrix, flat plain back, with small suspension loop intact middle top. Device: on the left, the head of a woman. Her hair is not absolutely clear; it may in a bun at the nape of her neck, or in braids which are wrapped around her head; in either case, it is just visible that it is enclosed in a crespinette (hairnet of precious wire). She wears a narrow band or circlet across her forehead, wider at the top than the bottom, which may be linked to her pleated barbette (strap going under the chin). Her neck is bare. On the right a knight wearing a helmet compr…
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-E110C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, back plain other than suspension loop intact at top of midrib. Device of a meat cleaver, blade uppermost and flat on to the viewer, handle at the left. Device separated from legend by a neat line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix face. Measurements: 21 mm x 31 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.