Record ID: IHS-EA45A6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A large circular lead matrix with flat back other than a slight raised midrib with a quadrilateral suspension lug at the top. The lug is drilled through with a small circular perforation. Device of a six-petalled geometric (compass-drawn) flower separated from the legend by a fine line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix. Measurements: 32.5 - 33.5 mm diameter
Created on: Monday 31st January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-EA4907
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, flat plain back with pierced D-shaped lug at top intact. Device of slender fleur-de-lys with long falls, separated from lettering area by a fine line. Inscription reads + S' : AVICIE : FIL' : IC__ (Seal of Avice, daughter of.....) The name of Avice's father is partly missing and cannot be read. Avice was a fairly common woman's name in medieval times, but is very rare today. See PUBLIC-D986E9 for another example of the name. Piece is in relatively poor condition, but surviving legend is well cut.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-FDFD46
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, reverse with cast design of fleur-de-lys which is invereted in relation to the face. A suspension loop at the base of the fleur-de-lys (top of the matrix) is intact. Device of eight-pointed starburst design of four intersecting lines.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-FE24A3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy matrix recorded from a cast replica. Small shield-shaped matrix with a tapering hexagonal handle surmounted by a circular suspension loop. Device of per pale a wyvern segreant reguardant and a lion rampant. A fine line separates the creatures from the legend area, and a similar fine line deliniates the outer edge of the matrix, encompassing legend and device. Measurements: face 14 mm x 16 mm, 18 mm high.
Created on: Tuesday 1st February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: WMID-227327
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy Vesica-shaped seal (length: 50.1mm; width: 26.9mm; thickness: 3mm; weight: 15.56g), with a circular attachemtn loop at one end, probably for attaching to a belt or round the neck. The Lamb of God is indented in the centre of the seal, with a banner behind. The inscription reads 'ECCE AGN DI QI [ ]PCA MVNDI' (the whole inscription should read 'Ecce agnus dei qui tollit peccata mundi' meaning 'Behold the Lamb of God who bears away the sins of the world'). The seal is lightly worn but in a good condition with a dark gren patina. Seals with the Agnus Dei …
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-232E42
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
29.A complete cast copper alloy oval seal with a hexagonal handle and pierced loop at the top (length: 29.3mm; width/ diameter of seal: 22.7mm; weight: 13.15g). There is an image in the centre of the seal, but it is unidentifiable. The inscription around the outer edge reads '*S'IOHANNIS DE BLABI[ ]:', meaning John of Blaby. The seal is slightly worn but in a fair condition with a dark green patina. Seal matrices are objects of metal or bone carved in intaglio in order to stamp an impression on wax in order to authenticate documents. Seals with the names of individual people were…
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-239C50
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy oval seal matrix (length: 23.7mm; width or diameter of seal: 18.7mm; weight: 7.81g) with a hexagonal handle ending in a pierced loop at the top. There is no inscription, but there is a lion passant facing right in the centre surrounded by a diamond interlinked with a square, forming the shape of a star. The seal is slightly worn but in a fair condition, with a dark green patina. Seal matrices are objects of metal or bone carved in intaglio in order to stamp an impression on wax in order to authenticate documents (Cherry, 1991, pages 29-39).
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th January 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-27D867
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy seal matrix with hexagonal, slightly waisted handle terminating in a plain shoulder with a slightly pentangular suspension loop above; loop has a circular perforation. Device of a fairly thin squirrel in profile, facing left, with long tail, sitting on its haunches, separated from the legend area by a fine line. Measurements: 19 mm diameter, 21 mm high.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-280271
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy, circular seal matrix, back unseen but with suspension loop intact. Device of a fairly thin squirrel in profile, facing left, with long tail, sitting on its haunches, separated from the legend area by a fine line; a similar fine line marks the outer edge of the matrix.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LEIC-734284
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix of pointed-oval shape, 30mm long, 18mm wide, 1mm thick and weighing 5.55g. The object is in fair condition, having damaged edges, and has a brown patina. The central motif is a lion rampant facing right on the matrix (so would be facing left on the impression), surrounded by a border groove outside which is an inscription 4mm wide. The inscription is difficult to make out, but probably begins S' RICA... (Seal of Richard?) There is no initial mark. The flat reverse has a substantial suspension loop, 3mm wide, which sits on a tapering raised band, …
Created on: Monday 7th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 28th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-8E3DA2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn lead pointed oval shaped seal matrix measuring 35mm in length and c25mm in width. On the reverse at one point of the oval shape there is an incomplete suspension loop, roughly half of which is missing due to old breaks. On the front face there is a central flower motif and around this a border legend. This legend is worn and appears to read; S'MABILI E(/C?) FOL(?)AT, meaning 'the seal of Mabel Efolat(?); the second half of the name is very unclear and the 'e' and the 'l' may not be correct. This is therefore a personal seal matrix belonging to the individual named in the inscription
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2005
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-B4AA31
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. The seal has an hexagonally faceted handle. The suspension loop at the top is missing. The face is round, and in the centre of the face is a cockrel walking to the right. The legend surrounding it is very worn and cannot be read.
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-D04690
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
Copper-alloy seal matrix, pointed oval in shape and extremely corroded. A vague depression represents the central motif, and the inscription is now illegible. The broken and very corroded remains of a loop handle can be seen on the reverse at the 12 o'clock position. 13th or 14th century.
Created on: Friday 11th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-0B8521
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete worn crude lead seal matrix likely to be medieval circa 13th century date. This matrix is flat and circular in shape measuring 38mm in diameter. On the reverse there is a central integral cylindrical projection, now bent to one side, 15mm in length and 8mm in width. It is possibly complete or part of an incomplete loop, it is too worn to be certain. The area where the projection joins the circular die of the matrix is distorted and has open cracks through it, the shape of these correspond to a central flat topped shield shaped motif on the front face, it is possible that…
Created on: Monday 14th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Raydon', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-0C6C55
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead seal matrix in good condition of medieval, circa 13th century date. Flat and circular in shape measuring 29mm in diameter with a integral suspension loop behind the centre of the top of the reverse face. In the centre of the die is an eleven petalled flower, each petal is triangular in shape and there is a circular knop in the centre of the flower, which the petals radiate outwards from. There is a circular groove around this central flower and border groove outside the border inscription. The inscription begins with a plain cross and reads; S'HAGER'DE BORENHMFERIE, interest…
Created on: Monday 14th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendlesham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: DEV-1CEDC7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. The device depicts a standing male figure, with a star above. Two palm leaves border the left-hand side of the figure, and he is holding a staff which has three projections extending from near the top.
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2005
Last updated: Sunday 10th March 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-2554C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix with circular face. Hexagonal handle tapering to a triple collar with suspension loop above. Device of a rather plump squirrel in profile, facing left. It holds an acorn (nut uppermost) in front of its mouth in its left forepaw. It is not clear whether it is meant to be sitting on its haunches or scrabbling on the ground; the position of the opening star of the legend suggests the latter. Device separated from legend by a neat line; remains of a similar line visible marking outer edge of matrix. Measurements: 15 mm diameter, 16 mm high (approx.).
Created on: Tuesday 15th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SF-31B113
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of 'chess pawn' type, medieval and circa 14th century in date. This matrix has a lozenge shaped suspension loop and a hexagonal cross-sectioned shaft above a circular die. It measures 20mm in height and the die measures 21mm in diameter. In the centre of the die there is a crown surrounding this there is a border inscription contained within two border grooves. This inscription reads; S'PIET' DE CONINC, the 'N' are reverse barred. It is therefore most likely to be a personal seal belonging to this individual. Interestingly this means Peter[ ]King in Flemmish.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-31D7E2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of 'chess pawn' type, medieval and circa 14th century in date. This matrix has a lozenge shaped suspension loop and a hexagonal cross-sectioned shaft above a circular die. It measures 22.3mm in height and 17mm in die diameter. The die has a a six pointed star on it with tiny grooves in between and within the star shape. There is also an incised cross in the centre of the star.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gedgrave', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-3499B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval lead vesica shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, 29mm long, 18mm wide and 2mm thick. The object is flat and decorated in the middle with a double fleur de lis design. It is inscribed around the edge with S'. VERI AMORIS WAI which is hard to interpret.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
No spatial data available.