Record ID: SOM-6A7DF2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Medieval circular seal matrix. The reverse is flat and undecorated, with the remains of a small circular suspension loop to one side. The other face has a recessed design consisting of two birds with their feet turned outwards and their heads inwards,either side ofcentral plant-like object (possibly a tree or conifer branches). Around this is a circular dotted border and then the inscription, whichLaura Burnett suggests may bebe S': WI(h or LL']--W(ARI?) - maybe S' WILLDEWARI or similar. The matrix is likely to date to the thirteenth century, whensimple designs, including…
Created on: Friday 20th November 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nether Stowey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-72F255
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken and incomplete Medieval cast copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix with a circular face. The handle has been almost entirely truncated, and the upper third of the die has been lost, both to old breaks. The central pedestal type handle appears to have been circular in section from the scar, a triangular indent on the scar is possible a casting flaw. The matrix has a central design of a rampant lion on a triangular shield with straight sides. There is some reddish material in the lion but this is almost certainly iron deposit rather than enamel as enamel would prevent the seal…
Created on: Friday 22nd August 2014
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alvediston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-7B7446
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast copper-alloy pedestal type seal matrix dating to the 14th century. The matrix face is sub-circular. The pedestal is faceted with six facets and thins as it rises before it widens slightly to a collar topped by a rounded terminal. Below the collar is an incised transverse groove that emphasises the collar. Above the collar there is a flattened crescent, ends upwards, within which the terminal sits. The rounded terminal is flat with a circular piercing through it. The pedestal has areas of abrasion and a few chips in it but no clear marks which indicate the orientation o…
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarrant Keyneston CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-14B2D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy vesica (oval with pointed ends) shaped seal. The seal is a flat plate with an incised design on the front and a lug on the reverse. The lug is by the top point of the seal and is semi-circular in profile with an oval hole through it. The hole has worn through at the top edge. Below the lug is a short stepped collar from which a tail runs down the centre of the seal to the bottom edge, tapering in width as it does so. The front of the seal has a central design and a legend around the edge. The design is a a pascal lamb (lamb and flab); lamb going right, head …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Athelhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-3E3F02
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy seal matrix, probably dating to c. AD 1250-1300. The seal is a pointed oval in plan, and broadly flat in cross section, although with a central longitudinal ridge running down the reverse, which expands into a now incomplete perforated lug at the top. The seal bears the device of a Pelican in its piety, depicting a bird pecking its own breast in order to feed three chicks in a nest below. The nest is depicted by a single transverse line, which sits atop a tree. This tree consists of a central longitudinal line, with a short rounded, transverse cross bar nears i…
Created on: Friday 16th June 2017
Last updated: Friday 6th April 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Charlton Musgrove CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4C7CEB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An abraded Medieval cast copper alloy seal matrix dating to CE 1200-1350. The seal matrix is flat and pointed oval (vesica shaped) in shape. The central design appears to be a circular or oval domed shape. This interior of this feature is abraded making its depiction unclear. There appears to be 3 vertical lines running across a portion of this dome. There might also be two lines running tangentially from the edge of the dome towards the edge of the matrix's inscription. Probably a scallop shell with curved edge downwards, a popular Medieval motif but uncommon on seal matrices. Other …
Created on: Tuesday 8th January 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Modbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-4A4879
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy pedestal seal matrix of late Medieval, early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1400-1600). The die is broadly circular and is c.3.4mm thick. Above this the body of the matrix rises up to a loop, it thins at first before expanding around the loop and ending in a rounded point. This pedestal is formed from six irregular tapering sides which terminate to become four sides at the beginning of the loop, which is rectangular in cross section. The loop section of the body is a pointed oval shape. It is pierced by a hole that starts wide then narrows towards the centre…
Created on: Friday 20th September 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cheddon Fitzpaine CP', grid reference and parish protected.