Record ID: LVPL-B3AAA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy seal matrix dating from the Post-Medieval to Modern period. The object is cast in one piece, is conical and octagonally facetted. At the top of the object is a hexagonal suspension loop with a perforation which measures 3mm in diameter. Each edge of the loop is decorated with a fleur-de-lis surrounded by gilding. The face of the seal carries a design of cross-hatching in the form of projecting lozenges. Each face of the stem is decorated with foliate decoration and gilding. Dimensions: 28mm in length, 16mm in width, 13mm thick (at the face), 5.9g. It is un…
Created on: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Etton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-C6EAB2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date, (1200-1400). The object is a pointed oval in plan and D-shaped in cross section. The central motif appears to depict a tree or branch consisting of a central incised vertical rib or stem from which three branches project from each side. Surrounding this the legend reads S'IHON + (RIGWrOI) which can be interpreted as 'Seal of John of []'. On the rear of the object is a raised moulded cross. The top arm of the cross is raised and curves outwards forming a D-shaped loop or handle which is pierced. The object has a mid-brownish-white patina …
Created on: Thursday 10th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kirk Ireton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0C7924
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with a hexagonally faceted handle. At the top of the handle is lozenge-shaped suspension loop with circular perforation which has an internal diameter of 3mm. The central motif depicts a kneeling figure, probably Mary on the left (when impressed, right when viewed facing), with hands together in prayer. Extending from the shoulders is drapery while vertical ridges on the figure also represent drapery. In the centre of the object is a raised ball/pellet on the impression (pit on the object). To …
Created on: Thursday 20th July 2017
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Cowick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F03405
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The object is circular in plan and flat with an integral sub-rectangular loop or handle which is pierced. The front of the object has a central design of a long cross with a single pellet in each quarter and a pellet in the centre. Surrounding this the legend may read (S'CASOVW) however it is very shallow, difficult to decipher and possibly blundered. The object has a light brown patina and is in fair condition. Dimensions: 25mm in diameter, 10mm thick, 21.3g. A similar example which can be found on the database is SUSS-1845E4.
Created on: Friday 19th May 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Malpas', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-74A7AC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with an oval handle. At the top of the handle is a circular suspension loop with an internal diameter of 3mm. The stem of the handle is decorated with a circumferential collar. The central motif is a bust facing right when viewed facing the object, and left in the impression. The design is surrounded by a worn inscription which reads S'ROG:DE (;?)(n?)VhACE. This may relate to a personal name. The object has a dark to mid-green patina. Dimensions: 21mm in length, 17mm in diameter (at face)…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-A61A35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The object has a circular die and a faceted upper face. The hexagonal handle is missing. The die itself is decorated with an anonymous personal seal devise depicting a hare holding and blowing a hunting horn while seated on the back of a left standing hound. A circumferential legend is present which, when printed, reads (SOHOV) [ ....]. Dimensions: 17.5mm in diameter, 15mm in height, 5.4g 'Sohov' is a French hunting cry.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pontefract', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BBCC29
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix of Medieval, probably 13th centuryAD, date. The object is circular in plan with a hexagonal handle which is incomplete. On the front of the object the legend surrounds a central device. The device is a common type of a bird of prey on the back of a smaller bird, and the legend surrounding is that which usually accompanies this device, ALAS IE SVI PRIS Dimensions: 15mm in diameter (of face), 16mm in height, 6.1g Similar examples which can be found on the PAS database include LVPL-5C4DB9 and LVPL-F98C93.
Created on: Friday 17th March 2017
Last updated: Thursday 3rd May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Buttercrambe with Bossall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-935036
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy seal matrix, dating from the Medieval period. The die is discoidal, its printing face bearing a deeply engraved central image and surrounding legend. The central motif displays a eight petalled flower which is surrounded by the legend FRANGE LEGE TEGE ('break, read, conceal'). On the rear of the object is a semi-circular attachment loop. The object has a mid-green patina and is in fair condition. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick, 3.3g 'Frange, lege tege' is a common inscription on small, impersonal/ anonymous seal matrices of the 14th century (see H…
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Navenby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-FEF93D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy seal matrix of post-medieval date. The object consists of an oval die, a narrowed stem, and a flat, tri-lobed, openwork terminal. The face of the object depicts a heart pierced by two arrows in saltire, surmounted by a crown. Punched ovals to the side of the heart represent drops of blood, rendering this a 'bleeding heart' design. Dimensions: 30mm in height, 15mm in length (of die), 14mm in width (of die), 4.5g The imagery on the die resembles that on late 17th and early 18th century buttons and cufflinks, but there are also many seal matrices with the de…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barnby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-894FD8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure Case: 2017 T65 A fragment of a silver handle of post-medieval date, possibly from a seal matrix. The handle has is in the form of an openwork trefoil with a projecting rounded knop at the top. Oval lobes decorate the object above and below the lower openwork ovals, one on each side. Below the trefoil the object thickens and narrows forming the top of the neck of the handle which is hexagonal in cross-section. The object terminates with a recent break. There are no maker's marks or stamps present. Dimensions: 22mm in length, 12.5mm in width, 2mm thick, 2.8g. Examples …
Created on: Wednesday 25th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F88C46
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix of late medieval date. The object is pointed oval in plan. There is a raised longitudinal rib on the reverse, with a pierced lug set at the top. The rib measures 4mm in width. The engraved central motif of the seal is a flowering plant with two curved lower leaves on each of which a rearward facing bird is perched. The flower has five petals. There is no surrounding legend around the motif. The object has a mid to dark green patina and is in good condition. Dimensions: 30mm in length, 16mm in width, 3mm thick, 6.6g. The handle of the object appears to …
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 19th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ragnall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E68B64
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Flintshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date, 12th - 13th century. The object has a circular face with a worn central motif the details of which are unclear. Surrounding the central motif is a worn legend. The rear of the object is stepped and has an integral semi-circular pierced lug. The object has a mid-grey to white patina and is corroded. Dimensions: 23mm in diameter (of face), 18mm in height, 24.4g
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2017
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Northop', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-00F0F7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver seal matrix dating from the 17th or early 18th century. The matrix face is oval and the conical handle has six facets. The terminal of the handle is an openwork tri-lobed suspension loop, the top loop of which is incomplete. There is a thick hexagonal double collar between the loop and the shaft. The matrix face has a beaded border and the central design is of a crown over a heart pierced by two crossed arrows. There is a very small rounded symbol in each angle of the arrows, except the angle filled by the crown. These are probably intended to be drops of blood, mak…
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-18496D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy non-heraldic personal seal matrix of probable Medieval, thirteenth century date. The object is oval in plan with a central motif of a male bust facing right (when viewed from the impression). The bust have wavy hair reaching the nape of the neck and an upturned face with a rounded chin, pointed nose and downturned mouth. The top of the head is flattened possibly indicating a tonsure. The use of a tonsured bust as the main motif on a seal matrix is fairly common during this period, especially on the seal of a cleric or chaplain. Surrounding the bust is a v…
Created on: Friday 2nd December 2016
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-577BE5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Pedestal/pendant silver seal matrix. The die is oval in shape and it tapers inwards to a narrowly conical handle with a circular loop at the top. Dimensions: Length: 17mm Width: 14mm-16mm Height: 16mm Weight: 4.41g Discussion: Similar seal matrixes can be found on the PAS database LANCUM-8C4924 and HESH-71EC10.
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Last updated: Monday 29th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Eccleshall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-E73929
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with a six sided faceted handle extending from the reverse. At the top of the handle is a circular suspension loop with an internal diameter of 3.5mm. From an impression, the die depicts an image of a person holding a child. This is possibly intended to be the Virgin and Child (Mary and Jesus) surrounded by an inscription within a double beaded border. Mary is looking down at the child in her left arm. Surrounding the image the legend possibly reads, (S'ROGERI [.....], thi…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thwing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-003E22
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date, (AD 1250-1450). The object is circular in plan with a six sided faceted handle extending from the reverse. At the top of the handle is a circular suspension loop with an internal diameter of 2.5mm. The central motif is an antlered stag facing with a cross between the antlers. Surrounding this the inscription which is worn reads +[..]DEVM. The object has a mid-green patina and iron staining remains around the suspension loop. Dimensions: 14mm in diameter (of face), 20mm in length, 4.4g
Created on: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Last updated: Thursday 5th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Selby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-50C62F
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The matrix is a pointed oval (vessica) shape in plan. The central device is very shallow and as such is difficult to interpret. The device is surrounded by a legend which is worn. On the reverse is a central rib which extends and curves back on itself forming a loop at the top. Below the loop on the rib is a transverse collar. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. The object has a mid-green patina. The form of the object suggests it da…
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kellington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EEDE51
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c.13th century. When complete the object would have been pointed oval (or vesica shaped) and flat. The central design appears to depict an ear of corn or a branch. The incomplete legend which surrounds this reads ...I' F' RICA... This can be interpreted as having originally consisted of a male name (ending in -i, the masculine genitive) son of Richard. The rear of the object is decorated with three lines which radiate out from the centre of the object each of which has three raised pellets at intervals. The object has …
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2016
Last updated: Sunday 16th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-EE69FA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period, c.13th century. It is a pointed oval in plan and is flat. The central device depicts either a rampant monkey or a lion with an ape head in the centre. (from the impression) and is surrounded by the legend S'WILLI PINC DE HAIRA. The rear of the object has a flattened ridge and incomplete attachment loop. Seal matrices bearing names were most common in the 13th century. Dimensions: 31mm in length, 20mm in width, 1.5mm thick, 6.4g Often comedy animals on seal matrices have legends such as 'John the brave' and a divi…
Created on: Tuesday 8th March 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Washingborough', grid reference and parish protected.