Record ID: OXON-1316D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy medieval seal matrix, dating from AD 1200-1400. The matrix face is circular. The pedestal has six almost imperctible facets and each of these faces thin as they rise to a neck which first narrows and then widens slightly at its top. A pentagonal collar then creates a flat platform from which a rectagnualr cross sectionedd tab projects. This is trefoil shaped and there isa D-shaped projecting lug pierced by a circular hole extending from its apex. The seal face is round in shape, with the die depicting a letter W. The letter is surrounded by branches and has a crown abov…
Created on: Thursday 18th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Forest Hill with Shotover', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-FBD4D9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast lead alloy personal seal matrix with a flat circular die, 29.1 in diameter, which depicts a curled vinescroll motif with surrounding legend S' ROBERTI WICLVS or sigillum (seal of) Robert Wiclus. There are two stumps from an integrally cast suspension loop on the top edge. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-66F251
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix. It is a conical seal matrix with a lozenge shaped suspension loop. It is very worn, the central design is not clear, the edges of the matrix are worn away and it is not circular in shape on the base. The central deisgn appears to be a stylised lilly. No inscription is visible. Height:19.72mm Diameter: 15.27mm Weight: 4.28g
Created on: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-565DEC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central five pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’ROBERT:ShURN.I, or Seal of Robert Shurn - probably a surname.  Diameter: 23.72mm Weight: 14.80g
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-53E219
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1300). The matrix is a circular disc with an integral suspension loop positioned at the top edge of the reverse. The die face has incised details that include an inscription around the outer edge. At the centre of the disc is a decorative central pellet and six narrow point petals. The inscription reads: + S' WILLI.SI R.I . The "S'WILLI" which translates as the seal of William, suggests this is a personal seal but the second part is less certain, likely to be a surname,…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-EC4B35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anonymous seal matrix dating between AD 1300-1400. The seal is vesica shaped and the die inscribed with a standing facing figure wearing a long robe or gown. The head is triangular with a flat top;  a T shape forming the brow and nose with two pellets for the eyes and a straight mouth. The linear arms hang to each side, the hands either raised or alternatively holding two rods ending in three-forked prongs. Surrounding the device is a French legend in lombardic script and retrograde reading +IE …
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
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Record ID: IOW-E6E9EA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix, c.AD 1200-1350. This is a seal matrix in the shape of a pointed oval, with the remains of a integral lug on the reverse face. This matrix is heavily worn on all faces; the central design and inscriptions have been destroyed.
Created on: Thursday 4th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 18th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-D7903D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast copper alloy 'fob' seal matrix set with a glass intaglio, dating to the 18th-19th Century. Description: In plan, the seal is rectangular with rounded corners. The bezel band is decorated by a series of raised chevrons. The reverse is pyramidal in form with concave moulding along the lower edges and a central circular hole at the apex (where the handle would originally have been attached). A series of fine grooves radiate from the central hole over the upper part of the pyramid. There are traces of gilding and areas of darker brown patinate…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D0E78B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead seal matrix. Cast oval or vesica-shaped matrix with relict traces of a central fleur de lis motif with circumferential legend, the latter defying translation or reproduction as an imprint though including adjacent letters of W and M forms as they appear on the matrix. A stub at one end of the back may be an integral handle. Patinated. The back is partly melted; bent. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1300. Length: 32.3mm, Width: 20.5mm, Thickness: 4mm, Weight: 14.04gms
Created on: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Linwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-C0BB08
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flat disc lead seal matrix of Medieval date, missing a suspension loop. The outer face/die is decorated with the central design of a a flower, flaring at it's lower end into a triangular shape, with three curving leaf-like motifs. This is surrounded by a solid line inner circle followed by the inscription +S IOIH' hENR'  FIL ALEXAVD, perhaps reading Seal of John Henry Son of Alexander? The simple motif and personalised legend suggests a 13th century date (Harvey & McGuiness 1996, 87-8).  Diameter: 30.47mm Weight: 28.52g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Merton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-C0A811
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy medieval seal matrix. The handle is hexagonal in cross section, fluted and waisted, expanding to a collared suspension loop which takes the form of a pointed oval. The dieface is 17.7mm in diameter and has a device of a crowned letter T surrounded by palm fronds within a linear border.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-BFDFBF
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy conical Medieval seal matrix dating to the 13th-14th Century.  It has a circular base/die with a hexagonally faceted handle tapering to a suspension loop. The die is circular in plan and is engraved with a two pronged curving lines creating a stylised fleur de lis, and underneath three parallel lines and a letter E. The inscription reads EST AMOR ME... - (Jesus) is my love) Height: 19.57mm Diameter: 17.13 Weight: 6.36g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Worlingworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-54E765
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. It is a hexagonally faceted conical seal matrix with a flat lozenge suspension loop which contains iron corrosion. The legend appears to be non-personalised but is illegible suggesting a C14th date.  Height: 19.28mm Diameter: 16.20mm Weight: 5.52g
Created on: Thursday 28th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bures Hamlet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-444BB9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy seal matrix of post Medieval date. The handle is waisted, with a conical base and expands into an openwork trefoil terminal comprised of four loops, with a larger suspension loop over a transverse row of three, the central having a solid centre. The dieface is oval, 14mm in length and appears to be blank or is too corroded to retain any trace of an original design. The handle has been bent.
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-3F509E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (c.1300-1400). Description: The object consists of a circular die face, a waisted handle, hexagonal in cross-section and oval loop, with iron corrosion within. The dies face is engraved with a a pair of crossed arms above/below a crescent. A plain circular border separates this from the inscription which starts at 12 or 6 o'clock and runs retrograde around the edge of the die face reading, '+PRIVE SV', which translates to 'I am private'. A star begins the inscription. The object has an ev…
Created on: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-292101
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy four-arm cruciform seal matrix of post medieval (c. 17th century) date. Four arms radiate equidistant from a rectangular central circular block with a drilled circular mounting hole at the centre. Each arm has been waisted with contraction before and then expanding outwards to terminate in a circular die face. The four motifs on the dies are: 1) A dove in profile 2) Stag or doe facing front 3) Six stars around a central star 4) Heart over crossed arrows These diverse motifs have a range of religious allegorical representations and are seen on a …
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-C21972
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix fragment. Pressed metal handle for a light fob seal comprising a hemispherical concavo-convex frame and a decoratively moulded handle with a pelta-shaped plate surmounted by an oval loop at right angles to the display plane ofr the handle. The stone or matrix is lost. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1780-1820 Height: 23.8mm, Diameter (frame, long axis as found): 15.5mm, Thickness (frame): 0.4mm, Weight: 1.51gms
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-B00EDB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy seal matrix. Cast circular matrix with a tapered faceted handle with a collared trefoil suspension loop. The handle and loop are abraded but the engraved matrix remains crisp. It depicts [on the imprint] a stag running left, with the legend: *TIMET  E DEVM [he fears God?] – this reporter would welcome a reading making better use of the middle E character. Malcolm Jones kindly comments: 'It's the common inscription TIMETE DEVM [fear God] -- a (plural) imperative -- the E between the stag;s legs belongs to the incomplete TIMET'. Suggested dat…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-AD8D90
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper alloy anonymous impersonal pedestal seal matrix dating to AD 1250-1400. The conical body is facetted and hexagonal with six triangular faces that cojoin at the apex to form the neck of the handle. The handle terminates in an incomplete oval suspension loop of which part of one side only survives. The die face of the seal is circular with an incised central motif of a left facing walking bird with a slender neck and a pointed beak, a curved body with two legs and feet, a tail and outstretched wing feathers above which is an incised linear sprig with a cent…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-ACD9B9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central eight pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’RICARDI:PREST, or Seal of Richard Prest. The back of the object has a raised integral decorative motif flanking the raised line which could have projected to form an attachment loop, now missing…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.