Record ID: ESS-35C614
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete cast copper 14th century medieval seal matrix. The seal matrix is circular in plan and flat in section. To the reverse is a transverse circular loop that would have been held as the seal was applied. The seal die shows the design of two heads, a man and woman, facing each other with a flowering plant between them. The inscription, inscribed in negative, around the central design is worn, but reads JE SVL SEL DE AMUR LEL or ‘I am the seal of loyal love’. Anonymous seals of this type are known as ‘love and loyalty’ seals, due to their sentimental or witty…
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-3A82C3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a lead, vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix. Less than 50% of this seal matrix remains intact with the legend being too damaged to be legible, and the central design difficult to understand. In its current state the latter consists of three swirls, which are part of a larger design, perhaps floral in content.
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-3AC461
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat circular medieval lead seal matrix. Device of a curved line forming a thick-limbed round-ended cross with a median line within. There are four dots outside the cross formed by the median line, one in each angle, and four dots outside the thick-limbed cross, again one in each angle, making eight dots in total. The inscription is set between lines and reads + SIGILL'. ADE. FIL'. REG (Latin: Seal of Adam son of Reginald).
Created on: Wednesday 16th February 2005
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-4589B5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead seal matrix. The large flat pointed oval seal matrix has an integral pierced lug on the reverse. The motif in the centre of the seal is a five-point star and a crescent within a pointed-oval. The legend around the seal begins with a cross pattée and reads S*JACOBI D GRAVE. After the word ‘JACOBI’ is a tree-like structure or may just be another I, making it read JACOBII. The length of the seal is 49.3mm, the width is 29.7mm and the weight is 33.38g.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thorney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-45C788
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead seal matrix. The worn flat pointed oval seal matrix has the remains of a worn lug on the reverse. The motif in the centre of the seal is a cross with a long vertical line and two horizontal lines. The legend around the edge reads S*ROBERTEVH. The length of the seal is 28.8mm, the width is 18.3mm and the weight is 10.72.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-45F524
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy seal matrix. The seal has a hexagonally faceted conical handle ending in an incomplete circular pierced terminal. The motif in the centre of the circular die is a pelican in her piety' and is a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice. The bird is almost skeletal and is feeding her three young who are in the nest below her. The die is incomplete around the edge so the legend is no longer visible. However, it may have read [*SUM PELLICANVS DEI]. The length of the seal is 22.3mm, the surviving diameter of the die is 20.5mm and the weight is 7.68g.
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NLM-461CB2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy seal matrix. The small seal matrix has a hexagonally faceted conical handle, which is incomplete at the handle. The motif in the centre of the circular die is possibly a sheep facing left, though it could also be a crayfish or crab with a star above it. However, since the seal matrix was found in Lincolnshire it is most likely that the motif is a sheep. The legend around the edge reads *WA-AL---A. This may be a version of Walter or may describe the motif in the centre. The surviving length of the seal is 13.3mm, the diameter of the die is 14.8mm and the…
Created on: Thursday 17th February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: NMGW-9DABD6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval fob seal matrix, probably of mid to late 18th century date. The fob seal is sub-rectangular (12.0 x 9.6mm) and is 5.7mm thick, weighing 1.6g. The rear of the frame is domed with a central piercing to take the fob chain. The intaglio is secured in a gold frame with claw grips. The intaglio is made from black glass, or possibly a stone. At the centre is the carving of a bust of a male figure.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-A36933
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead circular seal matrix, back unseen. Central device of a symmetrical and ornate fleur-de-lys with an ear of corn as the vertical petal with sprigs of flowers either side of it. Fleur occupies the device area fully; is separated from the elegant lettering by a fine line forming a regular circle.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-A39582
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Published
Vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix with cast design of an ornate fleur-de-lys on reverse, said fleur being inverted in relation to the matrix's suspension loop. Device of an inverted cross engrailed occupying a relatively small portion of the device area. Lettering separated from device area by a neat fine line; a similar line denotes the outer edge of the matrix. From the image, it can be seen that the inscription reads S' LAVRENCI PISTORIS, or Seal of Laurence Baker (compare HAMP3150, the seal of Nicholas Baker). 'Pistor' is Latin for 'baker'. It was originally read…
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st September 2015
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-A3B7F5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Vesica-shaped (pointed oval) lead seal matrix with flat back other than a raised midrib and broken suspension loop at top of same. Only upper half of device visible; appears to be a bunch of leaves, possibly originally in a "starburst" orientation. Lettering separated from device area by a thin line.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: BH-B0DBB5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date. Non-heraldic seal probably dating from the 14th century. The die is circular and measures 18.7mm in diameter. The handle tapers upwards and is hexagonal in section. The terminal has three lobes and a central circular hole. The seal has a central image of a cross and a single wavy line below and, below this, the letters "IHS". The legend reads "EST AMOR MEVS", which translates as "Jesus is my friend". The object is slightly bent but is otherwise in good condition. It measures 27.7mm high and weighs 9.27g.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 7th February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidlington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-B65BD5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead medieval circa 13th century seal matrix. Circular in shape and now slightly distorted measuring c29.8mm in diameter. One face has a incised six petalled flower in its centre and a border inscription. This inscription is now very worn and appears to read, S' WILTI P/T U [ ]VIRH, the letters are a mixture of upper and lower case. The inscription is likely to be an individuals name and this seal matrix to be a personal seal, some of the letters may be misread as they are very unclear, therefore the name itself is not known. On the reverse face of this seal matrix there is a e…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tostock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IHS-B90E26
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Piece unseen, description provided by owner. A lead, vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with suspension loop on reverse. Device of an elegant fleur-de-lys with feathered top petal and long, curved falls; a wedge-shape in the angles between the upright and the falls, meaning that the device occupies the available space fully. A neat line separates the legend area from the device.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-B942F5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with flat plain back and suspension loop at the apex of the vesica rather than on the back. Device of a crude fleur-de-lys (but see discussion) with two falls drooping to the bottom of the matrix area and a hatchrd vertical petal, a dot in each of the curves formed by the falls, and the whole within a neat line; a similar line denotes the outer edge of the matrix. Measurements: 28 mm x 48 mm (including loop); loop 6 mm widest (thickest) tapering to bottom 3 mm thick.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DENO-CA88A2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy pointed-oval seal matrix. Length 28.01mm, width 16.98mm, thickness across loop 7.08mm, thickness not across loop 3.18mm, weight 4.12g. Central device is a dragon in profile walking to the left (on the inscription), or more precisely a wyvern, as it has two legs rather to the rear of the body, a large wing, a body with rounded breast, a long pointed tail, and a dog-like head with laid-back pointed ears, round eyes and probably an open mouth, The inscription around is set between beaded lines and reads * CREDE FERENTI with a V, or a Y, or a space-filling device at …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2005
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
No spatial data available.

Record ID: ESS-CB3881
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval seal matrix. The matrix is conical, the die is circular and shows the negative image of an abstract merchant's mark, within a beaded border. Around the die (also in negative)is the inscription *S'*HERMEN*FLEICHE*. A beaded border also runs the circumference of the die. The shaft is conical, and is very slightly six sided and terminates in a sub lozenge shaped loop. The die has a diameter of 23.56mm. The over all length of the matrix is 20.2mm and it weighs 15.41g. It is dark green in patina. To the back of the die, someone has deliberately scored a cru…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2005
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Halstead', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IHS-CE3016
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix in fair condition. Back bears the remains of a cast fleur-de-lys, invereted in relation to the face, with a bent-over suspension loop middle top (bottom of fleur). Device is a crude fleur-de-lys with with long, drooping falls and hatched vertical petal, the whole within four dots. Rather small device area is separated from the rather untidy lettering by a line, and a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-CE50C7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, face fairly clear, giving reasonable impression. Back plain other than raised midrib with suspension hook at top of same. Device of a man's head and neck in profile, facing right between a six-pointed star above and a crescent moon below.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

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Record ID: SF-DBC055
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead seal matrix, medieval and circa 13th century in date. This seal matrix is circular and flat, one edge is missing due to damage, perhaps from the plough. It measures 27mm in diameter and has an integral suspension loop projecting from behind one edge on the back face. There is also a moulded fleur-de-lis motif on the back face. In the centre of the front face there is a six petalled flower within an inner circle. There is a border groove and within this a border inscription. This inscription begins with a cross patty and reads; S'ALIC[ ]F(?)' GIR' EVN, it is therefor…
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2005
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isleham', grid reference and parish protected.