Record ID: LVPL-E6AA83
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
The inscribed frame of a medieval silver seal matrix, of circular form. The back of the seal is now missing, as is the centre, which would once have held a gem or intaglio, possibly Roman. The matrix is slightly bent. The seal is inscribed in Lombardic letters: +BEREN GAIUS: The seal was a personal seal, the name being an abbreviated form of the name Berengar, or Berengarius. The seal matrix dates from the 13th - early 14th century. Dimensions: diameter of exterior of ring 23 mm, diameter of interior of ring 13 mm. In terms of age and as the object contains a minimum of 10% precious m…
Created on: Tuesday 22nd January 2013
Last updated: Friday 30th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oundle', grid reference and parish protected.