Record ID: IHS-43AC21
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a cast matrix blank with oval face. Hexagonal handle tapers to a collar above which there is a lozenge-shaped terminal which would have been holed to form the suspension loop.
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-43E286
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy matrix blank with oval face; casting mark across long axis. Hexagonal handle tapers rapidly to a column terminating in a triple collar; above this, there is a triangular terminal with trefoliar perforation.
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-442C65
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast matrix blank with oval face; badly-cast base. Hexagonal handle tapers to a collar, above which there is a roughly circular terminal, drilled through to form the suspension loop.
Created on: Tuesday 11th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-5952C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with domed back and substantial suspension lug in centre (i.e., directly behind the device, not centre top, as is common); this has been drilled through with a small circular perforation. Device incomprehensible, legend not recoverable.
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-597737
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A seal matrix with circular base and hexagonal handle tapering to a lozenge-shaped suspension loop perforated with an uneven circular aperture. Device of a dog's head facing left.
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-599B72
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A well-made seal matrix with a circular base and hexagonal handle tapering to a triple collar with a trifoliate suspension loop above with circular drilled aperture. Device of hare riding a dog, facing left. Hare may be holding a hunting-horn; drawing not very clear. 24 mm high. The central device is part of the popular "the world upside down" group. The legend was originally read as ALAS BONVS but is more likely to be one of the variants on an ALAS BOWLES motto, which is currently mysterious in meaning.
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2005
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-59C1A6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A well-cut vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix. Reverse has a central rib decorated with a chevron design, terminating at the top with a broken suspension loop. Device is a shield, chief delineated; above this a fleur-de-lys, and the whole separated from the legend by a fine line.
Created on: Wednesday 12th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SF-654362
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment lead seal matrix, over half of which is now missing due to old breaks. This seal matrix appears to have originally have been circular in shape and measured c36mm in diameter. Projecting from one edge is the remains of an integral suspension loop. The front face is decorated with what was originally a fleur de lis with smaller stalks terminating in fleur de lis inbetween the main lobes. The border inscription which remains begins with a cross patty and reads; SIGILL[ ]VLI. This seal matrix is likely to have been a personal one and dates to the 13th century.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Glemham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IHS-6E1600
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
a vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with broken suspension loop on plain back, flat other than a slightly-raised midrib. Device probably a curved ear of corn.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6E3487
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pointed oval (vesica shaped) seal matrix, back plain with remains of broken suspension loop a little below the top. Device of a weaving shuttle.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-6E7491
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Remnant of a large, pointed oval (vesica shaped) seal matrix, with about 66% of the matrix remaining, The back is plain and the suspension loop is broken. Device of an unidentifiable bird walking right.
Created on: Thursday 13th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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Record ID: SF-7D6664
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix of pointed oval shape measuring 38mm in length and 26mm in width. There is no remains of a suspension loop at either end or on the back face. The front face has a central depiction of a bird, possibly a chickhen, viewed side on and walking right with its wing raised and ist head looking back along the length of its body. There border inscription reads SIGILL: ALIEIE DE HASTIGE, meaning 'the seal of Alice De Hastige.' This is therefore a personal seal matrix and is medieval and circca 13th century in date.
Created on: Friday 14th January 2005
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'LittleWaldingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IHS-AF57E6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A shield-shaped seal matrix with hexagonal handle, slightly waisted and terminating in an intact circular suspension loop with drilled circular aperture. Device of a stag’s head caboshed, a cross between the antlers, crescent in free space at bottom left of matrix face, six-pointed star on the opposite side. Above this, a beaded line separates the device from the legend, which runs across the top of the shield; the whole within a beaded line which delineates the outer edge of the matrix face. Face 13 mm x 15 mm, 19 mm high.
Created on: Sunday 16th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-AF6692
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular seal matrix with waisted hexagonal handle terminating in the lower portion of the suspension loop; top missing. Device of a moose-like stag’s head caboshed, a cross paty between the antlers. Fine line separates device from legend. Beaded line separates the device area from the legend, and a similar line delineates the outer edge of the matrix. 16 mm diameter, 13.5 mm high (maximum dimensions)
Created on: Sunday 16th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-AF7042
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval seal matrix, hexagonal handle terminating in a double collar, above this a lozenge-shaped suspension loop with circular perforation. Device of a stag's head caboshed, a Jerusalem cross between the antlers; whole in rather poor condition. Measurements: Face 18 mm x 21 mm, 20 mm high (maximum dimensions).
Created on: Monday 17th January 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 18th February 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-B01FB5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A seal matrix with circular face, edge worn. Hexagonal handle and suspension loop intact at top of same. Device of a very naturalistic stag’s head caboshed, a Jerusalem cross between the antlers, all within a neat beaded line. Remnants of a similar line is visible around the outer edge of the matrix face. Measurements: face 16 mm, 18 mm high (maximum dimensions).
Created on: Monday 17th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: DENO-BA3CB6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy circular seal matrix with hexagonal handle ending in loop with three slightly projecting knops. The device is two crossed arms with hands and a small bird above. The inscrption starts at the bottom with a star and reads *LEL AMI AVET (Lombardic)- "You have a loyal friend". The edges of the matrix are slightly damaged. The handle is slightly bent to one side - the original surface is damaged around the bend. Fine grey-green patina. Length 27.62mm, diameter 19.28mm, maximum width of handle (across loop) 7.58mm, maximum thickness of handle (across collar) 5.86mm, weight 8.32g…
Created on: Monday 17th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-C3A1D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seal matrix with circular face. Hexagonal handle tapering to a double collar, above which a circular suspension loop with circular aperture. Device: middle bottom a heart, a heart from which spring four tendrils of foliage, a singing bird facing right above. Around this, a neat line which separates the device area from the lettering area; a similar line defines the outer edge of the matrix. Face 19 mm diameter; 30 mm high.
Created on: Monday 17th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-C3C327
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, plain back other than slightly raised midrib with broken suspension loop at top. Device of two fleurs-de-lys back-to-back on vertical axis, all within a neat line separating device from legend area. Measurements: 23 mm wide x 33 mm long.
Created on: Monday 17th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-C3EA81
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Seal matrix with a circular base and hexagonal waisted handle terminating in a circular suspension loop .with circular aperture. Device is a very unusual agnus Dei with a bird's head: the seated lamb faces right, a cross-topped staff from which flies a double-tailed banner runs in front of its hind legs. Unusually, this cross does not extend into the lettering area, although it does touch the line which separates the device area from the lettering area; a similar line defines the outer edge of the matrix. 20 mm in diameter, height 21 mm
Created on: Monday 17th January 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.