Record ID: SUSS-628524
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A medieval seal matrix, oval in shape, set with a Classical gem. The legend surrounding the gem reads +SIGILL: ALANI: DE: DVNTVNE On the reverse is a raised ridge that would originally have terminated in a loop, now missing. The seal matrix is silver and dates from the fourteenth century. The intaglio (probably a cornelian) is orange with a cream inclusion which covers the engraving. The design shows a horseman and two harnessed horses trotting to the left (right when impressed). The horseman is draped and two protrusions extending from his back may represent a clo…
Created on: Wednesday 30th May 2012
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-4D3573
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy seal matrix, lentoid or vesica-shaped (pointed oval), with a raised rib and suspension lug on the reverse. The central motif is an engraved device of a winged and maned quadruped walking right when the pierced lug on the reverse is held to the left, but rampant when it is held the conventional way up with the lug to the top. On the impression the animal appears to have a bird's head and so may be a gryphon, a mythical beast symbolising martial virtues. The inscription is not easy to read. Held with the lug to the left, it appears to read (below the motif) [?I]NRI DEO…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Last updated: Friday 28th August 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-48F8B2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy circular seal matrix dating from the 13th or 14th century and depicting a mermaid with long bent-up tail, holding her tail in one hand and a fish (with head uppermost) in the other. The reverse of the matrix is not decorated but has a central thicker rib with a lug at one end (corresponding with the top of the matrix design) which is pierced by a circular suspension hole. The legend is: +S•IEHANS ABLIN POISONNIER meaning 'The seal of Jehans Ablin, Fishmonger' in French and Latin. The personal name Jehans is a little unusual, Johans (John) being more typical. It i…
Created on: Tuesday 29th May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: FAKL-B85D31
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Published
Cast copper alloy seal matrix, vessica shaped and in poor condition. The matrix shows a complex scene the interpretation of which is problematic. It upper part appears to show two figures, one of which may represent the Virgin and Child, the other a cleric kneeling in supplication (I am indebted to Mrs Irene Szymanski for he comments on this scene). These may be set on what look like clouds which dominate the lower part of the field. In the centre of this lower field is a motif which seems to consist of five, very short, fingers. The are too short to respresent a hand and, if this int…
Created on: Thursday 10th May 2012
Last updated: Thursday 10th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fulford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-0E9B71
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy seal matrix, with a circular die and a hexagonally facetted conical handle. The handle has a triple moulded collar beneath an openwork quatrefoil terminal. The die is unusual (and currently unidentifiable) as there is no legend. The matrix depicts a stag's head (caboshed) with a triple-towered castle between the antlers; to either side of the stag's head is a tree, with a hunting hound running beneath. The whole of the background is lightly cross-hatched. Without a legend it is very difficult to attribute the seal to a specific person or place. The images on the mat…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th September 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-C6FCA1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Published
Report for H.M. Coroner: Treasure Case 2012 T254 (WAW-C6FCA1) Silver Seal Matrix from Brandon and Bretford, Warwickshire A Medieval silver seal matrix: The matrix is a pyramid type, which has a circular base. The reverse of the matrix has a hexagonal sectioned stem which terminates with a trefoil loop and a collar below the loop. On the lower edge there are a four circular cells forming a quatrefoil which indicates the orientation of the device on the base. The devise on the underside of the matrix depicts two heads, one male, the other female, facing each other in profile with a …
Created on: Wednesday 4th April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 30th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brandon and Bretford CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-09CBC8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy seal matrix with a circular die and upright handle. The handle of the matrix is hexagonal in cross-section, and tapers and then widens to a hexagonal collar below a suspension loop that is lozenge-shaped in profile with a circular perforation. The circular die (face of the seal) depicts a heart in the centre that is being clasped by two hands with cuffs. Between the wrists is a four-petalled flower and the heart is bordered by foliage on either side. The inscription is set between two simple ridged lines and reads *PRIEVE SV E PLEIN D'A which can be understood as PRIEVE S…
Created on: Monday 26th March 2012
Last updated: Friday 18th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-CFDAF2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, probably 14th century. The object has a handle which is hexagonal in cross-section, at the top of which is a collar and then a pointed top with round suspension loop. The device, within an inner grooved circle, depicts two birds in profile, one above the other; the upper bird, possibly a hawk, appears to be attacking the other by pecking at it. Surrounding the device is a Lombardic legend which starts with a star in front of the lower bird's open beak. It reads *ALAS IE SV PRIS (Alas I am caught). There is a large gap between the second S a…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Goostrey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-CE4984
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy seal matrix dating to the 13th/14th centuries. It is an example of a vesica shape with a cast integral circular loop on the reverse. Around the perimeter of the object, enclosed inside in an incised border, is an inscription that reads +SIGILVM ADAM FEVIR (Seal of Adam Feaver). The As are unbarred. In the centre of the object is incised decoration depicting a hammer and anvil. The metal is green in colour and the object is well preserved. It weighs 7.8g and measures 27.74mm in length, 18.73mm in width and 3.47mm in thickness. The surname Feaver or Fever is from the O…
Created on: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-952FF5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy seal matrix. Cast hexagonal-section handle with apical suspension loop. A strongly defined device is incised in a circular die. This illustrates a contraction mark resembling a yoke, surmounted by a cross potent; the ends of the 'yoke' are trifid, probably representing lis. Below this is a central pellet, above the letters IhC (for Jesus Christ). Malcolm Jones kindly read the inscription, which is set between two grooves, as the common *PRIVE SV* (I am private). The egg-waisted form of the S indicates an early 14th-century date, 1300-1350. Diameter: 19.4mm, Height: 2…
Created on: Monday 13th February 2012
Last updated: Thursday 14th January 2021
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-ABD9B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead seal matrix, pointed-oval with a central motif of a cross with split and curled ends. A partially surviving legend appears to read: +S' IOhIS FIL' FVCAR-ATE (Seal of John son of... ) with a squiggle between the apostrophe after S and the start of IOhIS, and a possible missing letter between the R and the A, and space for two or three letters after the end of the inscription. The FV may alternatively read PV. IOhIS is an abbreviated form of the name John. On the back, a symetrical motif resembles a fleur-de-lis; it has two leaves and possibly a flower between them, the latter…
Created on: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Roxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-294C25
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver seal matrix of Medieval date. It is a pointed oval shape with a suspension loop at one end. The loop projects from the top of the matrix and is zoomorphic, with a stylised animal head facing away from the matrix face on the front of the loop. The central design is of an ornate and stylised fleur-de-lis. The legend is set between grooved borders, and reads + SIGILL: WILLELMI: WART (Seal of William Wart). It is in very good condition. The reverse of the seal matrix is flat and plain. Compare PAS-2A3EE5 (2006 T434) which is a seal matrix of similar design. The surname was pro…
Created on: Friday 27th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Boroughbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-EC11D6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast lead seal matrix, pointed oval in shape. The matrix is thick, and the reverse is concave with a framing ridge around the edge and a longitudinal central rib. At the top of the reverse is the broken stub of a suspension loop. The matrix is engraved with a central motif of what appears to be a stalk of wheat, consisting of the ear between two long narrow upright leaves, all emerging from a rounded lobe on a central stem. An alternative reading of the central motif is a feather, but then the two long leaves are unexplained. The inscription is between plain ridged borders, and re…
Created on: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 24th April 2013
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Record ID: NCL-974151
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An anonymous copper-alloy seal matrix, conical with six facets rising to a collar below the (now missing) suspension loop. The flat base bears the design of a paschal lamb standing right, with is head looking left over its shoulder (reguardant). On the lamb's back is a staff surmounted by a cross and with a pennant flag with two tails waving to the left at its top. The flag bears a cross, but tilted in the form of a saltire, in a square panel distinct from the swallow tails of the pennant. Height 14.58mm, diameter 16.42mm, weight 5.1g. The inscription reads: ECCE AGNVS DE (Behold th…
Created on: Friday 20th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-54F605
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Medieval cast lead circular seal matrix (c. 1200-c. 1300 AD). The seal is circular in plan and some circumferential material has been lost due to breaks. The suspension loop at the top is also broken. At the centre of the die (viewing an impression) there is a crescent moon and six-pointed star within a circle which is surrounded by an inscription. The inscription reads +S' WALTERI TPIN -- (Seal of Walter Turpin?) There is a U-shaped contraction mark above the T and perhaps two unreadable letters after the N. The rear face is flat. This seal is corroded overall and in…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-549801
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The seal is circular with an incomplete faceted stem behind. The face of the seal is circular and 18mm in diameter. It is decorated with a masted ship with a legend surrounding reading + PRIVE. SV. (I am private). Compare BERK-FF6497, with a similar ship but a different legend.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2012
Last updated: Friday 25th September 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirkby la Thorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-EAD042
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An elaborate silver-gilt love or loyalty seal-matrix dating to the fourteenth century (Treasure reference number 2012 T32). The seal has a circular face with a hexagonal conical handle above. A hexagonal collar divides the handle from a quatrefoil-shaped suspension loop. The face of the seal depicts the heads of a man and a woman facing each other with a flowering plant between them. A bird is shown in flight above the flowering plant. The surrounding inscription reads: +AMI AMES LEAVMEnT. The ending is that of a french adverb, so the phrase probably translates as 'Love your love loya…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 21st February 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Keal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-71AE34
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead seal matrix of medieval date. The seal is a pointed oval or vesica shape with a large cast relief fleur-de-lis on the reverse at the base of which is set an integrally cast lug. The face of the matrix is stamped with a device of an elongated central fleur-de-lis with a circumferential legend reading + S' MATILd :. M--MVND (Seal of Matilda M--mund). The metal is a light whitish-brown colour and is worn. The seal is 34.9mm long, 20.7mm wide, 6.5mm thick and weighs 26.4g. A seal of William Maimund or Maymond can be seen at SF-DC1A5D.
Created on: Friday 6th January 2012
Last updated: Thursday 23rd July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Paull', grid reference and parish protected.