Record ID: NLM-CFA845
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy medieval seal matrix. The matrix has a hexagonally faceted conical handle ending in a circular pierced terminal. The collar of the terminal consists of two ribs. The centre of the circular matrix has a hare facing right with a crescent underneath. Malcolm Jones kindly comments on the legend as follows, correcting an initial reading [see notes below]: 'A beautifully clear impression -- as far as I can see the legend reads SOHOVLU?IMHER -- clearly composed of the familiar "sohou" cry and then LU?IMHER [the sequence is certainly -IM- and not -MI- as presently read]…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 18th August 2016
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D71145
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular seal matrix. Although the suspension loop is missing the remaining matrix is in good condition. Device of a stylized vine: one tendril either side of the face, and tiny bunch of grapes suspended top middle, between the two. Below the grapes a circle with a central dot, probably representing a container of some kind into which the grapes are dripping their juice/wine. All within a fine line separating the device area from the lettering area; a similar line marks the outer edge of the face. Measuremants: 34 mm diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D73C83
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seal matrix in relatively poor condition with a circular face and a hexagonal tapering handle terminating in a double collar. Above the collar there is the remains of a broken suspension, top portion missing, along with a small part of the right-hand edge of the matrix face. Device of a capital letter R, a dot in the centre of the loop and between the uprights, all between two vertical palm fronds. The remains of a fine line run around the outside edge of the impression. Measurements: 21 mm diameter. x 18 mm high.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D747E5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seal matrix with a circular face and a waisted hexagonal handle terminating in a single collar; above the collar a rhomboid suspension loop with a circular aperture. Device of the letter R between two vertical palm branches; another (short) palm branch lies horizontal beneath the "R". The whole within a circle. For another example of an "R", see IHS-D747E5; for other letters, see IHS-D74E40, IHS-D75328. Measurements: 16 mm diameter, 25 mm high.
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D74E40
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from impression and owner's description. A seal matrix with circular face, some minor damage at bottom edge of the same. Hexagonal handle and suspension loop intact at top. Device of Lombardic capitals "IK" with a palm frond rising up between them. Above them a crown of three points, each point touching the edge of the impression. The outer two points are (?)strawberry leaves viewed from the side, whilst the central one consists of three small spheres in triangular formation. Excepting the area between the three points of the crown, a zigzag line runs around the edge of the im…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-D75328
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from impression and owner's description. A seal matrix with circular face. Hexagonal handle with trifoliate suspension loop intact at top. Device of near-Roman capitals "MK" with an eight-pointed star above and below, all within a neat, narrow circle. Measurements: face 15 mm diameter, 26 mm high (maximum dimensions).
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-ECC748
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Impression from unrecorded matrix. Device of a tonsured monk, hands raised in prayer, kneeling before a standing Madonna holding the infant Christ on her left arm. A fine line devides the device area fron the lettering, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the face. Measurements: Approx. 25 mm max. dimension.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-ECF1F5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from a photograph, matrix unseen. A large circular matrix showing some damage but originally of good quality. Device of a griffin statant, i.e., standing on all four legs, and facing right on an impression. A fine line divides the device area fron the lettering, but the outer edge is too damaged to judge if there was a similar line there. Measurements: approx. 35 mm. diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-ED22D5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A substantial vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with flat plain back other than slightly raised midrib and intact suspension loop at top of same. Extant photographs are rather poor and the piece is damaged, but it was never of the finest quality. Device of fleur-de-lys occupying most of the device area, which is rather small compared to the lettering area (possible indicator of relatively early date). A wavering fine line devides the device area fron the lettering, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the face. Measurements: 22 mm wide x 35 mm long
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-014DD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval seal matrix with a hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a single collar. Above this a trefoliar suspension loop with circular aperture, and, within the aperture a piece of corroded wire. Device of the Virgin with Child on her left arm, the Virgin standing on a plinth. Either side of her a half-height palm frond. A beaded line divides the device area from the lettering, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the face. Similar matrix in Cherry, Salisbury Catalogue, vol. II, no.17, fig. 7. Measurements: face is 17 mm x 24 mm; height to top of handle 28 mm.
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-015794
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval seal matrix with a hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a single collar. Above this a trefoliar suspension loop with circular aperture. Device of St Catherine standing on a plinth, holding her wheel in her left hand and indicating it with her right. From the ground at her feet rise two palm fronds of martyrdom, one either side of her. A poorly-preserved beaded line divides the device area from the lettering, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the face. The inscription reads *SAVNCA CATERINA (Latin: Saint Catherine). Measurements: 19 mm x 25 mm maximum dimension…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-015FD2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: An oval seal matrix with a hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a single collar. Above this a trefoliar suspension loop with circular aperture. Device of, on the left, St John in long robes holding a patera [=dish on which offerings were made] in his left hand on which the agnus Dei can be seen in the form of a lamb looking back over its shoulder at a three-tailed banner; St John points to the agnus Dei with his right hand. On the saint's left, as though springing from the ground, a palm of martyrdom.. A beaded line divides the device area from the lettering, and a simi…
Created on: Thursday 20th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-430C88
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Matrix unseen, drawn from a scan. A rather uneven, slightly ovoid seal matrix. Device of a cross between four dots, one in each angle. The whole divided from the lettering area by a fine line; a similar line seems to have marked the outer edge of the face. Measurements: approximately 26 mm x 28 mm.
Created on: Sunday 23rd January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-4320A7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Recorded from a scan. A circular seal matrix, originally of good quality. Device of an equal-armed cross within a fine line which divides the device area from the lettering. Outer edge of face is a little damaged. Measurements: 27 mm diameter
Created on: Sunday 23rd January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-433004
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pointed oval (vesica shaped) matrix, recorded from drawing. Matrix is perforated at the top; back unseen. Device is a cross, possibly a "calvary cross", i.e., with a step or steps at the base. Four rays occupy the angles between the arms, and a fine line separates the relaitively small device area from the lettering. A similar line may have originally deliniated the outer edge of the face, as part remains next to the SIC. Measurements: 24 mm x 37 mm
Created on: Sunday 23rd January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-4345B2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flat circular seal matrix with a perforated suspension lug at the top of the matrix. Device of a small, equal-armed cross within a fine line which separates the device area from the lettering area; a similar fine line runs around the outer edge of the face. Measurements: 27 mm diameter
Created on: Sunday 23rd January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-435811
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular seal matrix, recorded from a scan. Central device of an elegant fleur-de-lys with extra stamens(?) in the angles of the falls and central petal; device separated from the lettering area by a regular line. The inscription reads + S'AMABIL'. SOROR' DEON (Latin: The seal of Amabile. sister of Deon).
Created on: Sunday 23rd January 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SF-4F39B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead pointed oval shaped seal matrix of medieval 13th century date. Measuring 32mm in length and 14mm in width, There is a worn incomplete integral suspension loop projecting from one tip. The front face has a central pointed oval shape with two parallel dots within it. Around this the border legend, which is now in places unclear, appears to read; S' AGN' E: HA-(possibly 'C' retrograde) BISSC or BUSC.' Meaning 'the seal of Agnes Ha-bissc/busc.' This is therefore a personal seal belonging to an individual woman whose full name can no longer be read.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isleham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-4F5AD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy seal matrix in good condition of 'chess pawn' type, medieval and early 14th century in date. It is 18mm in total height and has an oval shaped suspension loop with a circular perforation and a hexagonal cross-sectioned shaft. The die is the shape of a square topped shield and measures 15mm in length and 12mm in width. The die has a central engraved image of a fox or dog like creature viewed from the side standing on its hind legs reaching upwards towards a plant which is next to and parallel to it. No parallel could be found for this image but it mi…
Created on: Monday 24th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Freckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IHS-58BCE1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, drawn from a scan with few extra details provided. Device of an ear of corn with leaves arranged to resemble a fleur-de-lys; device area separated from lettering by a fine line. Outer edge of matrix damaged, and legend not entirely clear. Measurements: approximately 21 mm x 30 mm.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.