Record ID: BUC-BDFF63
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy oval seal matrix, with waisted, hexagonally faceted, handle. This terminates in a single collar topped by an intact pointed suspension loop with circular perforation. Device: on a plain background, a head in profile wearing a whimple or close fitting headdress and facing right. The the legend is bordered by a lines with cross hatching on either side. Measurements: face 18.83 mm diameter, handle 17.68 mm high.
Created on: Friday 23rd December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wendover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-18C6B0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead personal seal matrix of mid to late 13th century date. The seal die is pointed-oval and flat, and has a projection at the top containing a horizontal attachment hole. The object is worn, bent and corroded. It measures 44.1mm high by 25.5mm wide and 5.6mm thick. The central image sits within an indented border and, when printed, depicts a man standing on the left hand end of a boat, facing right and steering the boat with a long rudder pole. A second figure, possibly a child, sits at the centre of the boat. The legend runs around the outside and reads: SIG.........N.S.BARVN (one…
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Royston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-022D91
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Damaged lead vesica-shaped seal matrix. The matrix has a foliage motif in the centre and an inscription surrounding it reading: S:'AGNETIS FILIE ALAN (Seal of Agnes daughter of Alan). The inscription appears to be complete and the damage at the end of ALAN looks to be where the lead has been split and squashed rather than being missing. The suspension loop on the reverse is missing.
Created on: Wednesday 14th December 2005
Last updated: Sunday 2nd February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-9B5725
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy seal matrix with short hexagonal sectioned handle expanding into a flat trefoil terminal. The matrix itself is circular/ oval with the incised decoration of a horned four-legged animal with tail, apparantly running across a strip of land (depicted by two short horizontal lines), within a circle (flanking the edge). It is 28.5mm in length, the matrix having a diameter of 13x12mm (the edge is slightly damaged). It weighs 3.86g. 17th century.
Created on: Friday 9th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-426DE5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a probably lead seal matrix. The object looks to be one quarter of a vessica shaped seal matric. The reverse is flat and plain. The face of the object has an incised line running down the long edge. This is more likely to be a mark caused during the cutting up of the seal rather than decoration, for the line runs through other decorative motifs and the legend surrounding it. The other motifs are uncertain although there appears to be a circle with a pellet in the centre. The legend is difficult to read: there perhaps a G followed by F' A?M. The last letter is probabl…
Created on: Monday 5th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-DC4FB6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval circular seal matrix with a diameter of 27mm. Cast in copper alloy this matrix has a ridge on the reverse, which is triangular in profile with a central circular hole for suspension. The matrix has a central lozenge shape, possibly a shield, with a floral design. An incised line borders either side of the legend, however no impression was provided thus legend remains unknown.
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-DB1005
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead medieval seal matrix, pointed oval shape. Lis at centre. Lombardic legend mostly illegible. The back has a rib down its centre that expands to form a handle at the top. An indentation on the back is likley to be a casting fault.
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-C28133
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat lead vesica shaped personal seal matrix. Dimensions: height 28.2mm, width 17.9mmm, thickness 3.2mm, weight 6.86g.
Created on: Tuesday 29th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
No spatial data available.

Record ID: LON-B20D84
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy matrix for a lozenge-shaped seal (35 x 29mm). The matrix depicts a lion rampant left surrounded by crosses with crosslets on three arms and a pointed fourth arm. The design is surrounded by a border of diagonal lines. There is a horizontal line separating the uppermost cross from the rest of the matrix, with three vertical lines below it, as an E on its side. The upper part of the matrix rises to form a sub-hexagonal handle, with three ridges below a pierced trefoil terminal. The upper surface of one point of the lozenge is stamped with a six-pointed star.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greenwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-B22BD5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a possible blank or unfinished medieval seal matrix, made from lead and pointed-oval in shape, 20mm wide and 22mm high. The object is in a good condition with a grey patina and weighs 6.94g. It is decorated on one side with a raised border and a central raised fleur de lis design. On the other side there is a border which may contain an inscription and inside this is an incised cross and possible oval motif. The object is quite worn and so is difficult to see.
Created on: Monday 28th November 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IHS-7395A0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Item unseen, recorded from impression. A vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, material unknown. Impression shows signs of a damaged surface on the matrix proper; the last few letters of the legend are almost illegible. Device: face and shoulders of a man in profile, facing right. He is clean-shaven, with short, curly hair, on top of which he may be wearing some sort of close-fitting hat. Prominent nose. Device separated from legend by a line; a similar line marks the outer edge of the matrix. Measurements: 21 mm x 28 mm (approx.).
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Sunday 19th January 2020
No spatial data available.

Record ID: GLO-72AB32
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy seal matrix, diameter 19mm, height 6mm, weight 4.74g. A circular seal matrix, that rises to a hexagonal stem on the reverse, this has been truncated at the base. The edges have been hammered over as if the artefact has been used as a rivet. The device on the seal is a crowned G surrounded by foliage on either side, all contained within a circular border. The overall condition of the artefact is good, with a dark green patina covering the whole of the object. This artefact dates to the 14th century.
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newent', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-705963
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy medieval circa 14th century seal matrix of 'chess pawn' type. It measures 25.6mm in height, it has a lozenge shaped suspension loop with a circular hole through its centre. The shaft has a hexagonal cross-section and the die is circular in shape measuring 20.6mm in diameter. In the centre is a 'pelican in her piety' motif - a bird with three chicks in a goblet-like nest, pecking blood from her chest to feed her chicks with. This motif represents Christ sacrificing himself for the world. The inscription around the outside reads SVXPRDIVEI. This appears to be a blu…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Little Wilbraham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-6FB5E5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The artefact has a faceted ?hexagonal handle terminating in irregular trefoil shaped suspension loop. The face depicts a seated Virgin and child, monkey below. The imagery in addition to the form of this matrix suggests a later medieval date for this object. The legend (see below) reveals that a 'John' would have owned this seal matrix, although the rest of the legend is unintelligible.
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-6E4500
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval Seal matrix, two-sided, matrices (‘A’ and ‘B’) connected by baluster-like stem, larger matrix broken with part of outer edge missing. Matrix ‘A’: Circular, 21 mm. E-shaped device set on its side with downward-pointing bars, above which a vertical line springs from a central annulet to a P-shaped terminal. From one side of the vertical spring two oblique upward pointing lines on the other three. + S HOANFEL………y* (seal of Hoanfel …) // Matrix ‘B’: circular, 15 mm. Three oblique upward pointing lines on both sides of vertical line that springs from a…
Created on: Friday 25th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Postwick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IHS-603774
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three quarters of a lead circular seal matrix. Missing section is probably the very top of the matrix, meaning that the legend is illegible at that point. Back appears to have been flat and plain, although there may have been a small protrusion at the centre back. Thickened section above may be the flattened remains of the suspension loop. Device: Remains of an eight-petalled compass flower. Measurements: 30 mm x 26 mm; original diameter 30 mm plus.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-600F44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two adjoining pieces of a lead circular seal matrix, some 85% of the total. Missing section is the bottom right, but the edge is also damaged at the top left, meaning that the legend is illegible at that point. Back retains evidence of a cast design, possibly a small fleur-de-lys or double loop in the centre. Small raised section above is the remains of the base of the suspension loop. Device: remains of an eight-petalled compass flower, with the breaks being along the flower petals. Measurements: larger piece (almost exactly half of the original matrix); 32 mm x 18 mm; smaller piece:…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

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-5FB398
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Item unseen, described from description provided and impression. Copper alloy vesica shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix, back unseen. Device: under an ornate ogee arch, the standing figure of a mitred figure, crozier in left hand, right hand raised in blessing. Two kneeling angels facing him in niches either side of him; below them, two monks similarly arrayed. Below the figure's feet, a second arch, and below this a winged beast walking right. Objects below beast unclear, possibly the upper torso of three figures? All within a neat beaded line; a similar line marking the outer edge of …
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.

Record ID: IHS-5F87C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with slight bends at edges. Back is in relatively poor condition, but a pattern of dots suggest that it had a semi-raised design of either a fleur-de-lys, with the end of the midrib flaring out to form the uppermost petal and the lug, apparently unperforated, at the base. The other two falls were delineated by dots; alternatively, it may have been a design of three spirals. Device is a semi-abstract floral design consisting of two elegant fleur-de-lys-like falls. Above this, two lines of similar thickness to the falls curving inward to fo…
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
No spatial data available.