Record ID: LVPL-CEEB37
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. 1250 - c.1350 AD). The seal matrix has a circular die, with a large D-shaped lug on the reverse. This is rectangular in cross-section and has an off-centre sub-circular perforation, diameter 2.52mm. No marks appears to be visible to aid orientation of the die. The die depicts four leaves arranged in an quatrefoil design, surrounded by a grooved border and then the legend around the edge. Each leaf consists of five diagonal petals or leaves. The legend appears to read + S': GRONW MON AP HOVA (Seal of Gronw Mon Son of Hova). G…
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
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Record ID: WMID-82FF84
Object type: SPINDLE WHORL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete, but reused cast lead alloy papal bulla of Pope Boniface VIII, pope from AD 1294 to AD 1303). The obverse bears an inscription of BONI FA[ ]VS PP:VIII, split into three lines, identifying it as a bulla of Pope Boniface VIII. Like the obverse, the pelleted border around the outside has mostly been erased by the edge being hammered out and folded over. The reverse depicts St. Paul, on the left of the seal looking right, depicted with a long pointed beard. St. Peter is on the right facing left and has a rounded face with beard and hair formed of pellets. Both faces are co…
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd July 2020
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Record ID: WMID-928FD1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval date (c. AD 1250 - c. AD 1350). The seal matrix is flat and circular, with a sub-circular lug on the reverse with a rectangular cross-section. The lug has been pierced centrally with a sub-circular hole 2.04 mm in diameter. The lug is on a ridge which acts as an orientation device to ensure that the seal matrix is placed the right way up in the wax. Two horizontal ridges are present at the top of the ridge, to indicate the top. The die depicts a seven pointed star, created from intersecting incised lines. The inscription surrou…
Created on: Wednesday 30th January 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 25th November 2015
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Record ID: WMID-843708
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete lead papal bulla, issued by Pope Martin IV (AD 1281 to AD 1285). The obverse bears the legend "MAR / TINVS / PP •IIII•" within a beaded border. 'PP', is an abbreviation of pastor pastorum - meaning shepherd of the shepherds. The reverse depicts the face of St Peter and St Paul, below the inscription SPA SPE (SPA = Sanctus Paulus, SPE = Sanctus Petrus), all of which are surrounded by a beaded border, flanking the outside edge of the bulla. Some of the beaded border is missing. St Peter is seen on the right, looking left, with St. Paul on the left looking right, wit…
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2017
Last updated: Monday 25th February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5190D4
Object type: BULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete lead papal bulla of Pope Nicholas III (pope AD 1277 to AD 1280). Approximately half of the papal bulla is present, as it has broken in half where the string or cord was fastened through the centre of the bulla. It is now roughly semi-circular in shape. The obverse depicts the face of Saint Paul with straight hair swept back from the forehead, and a pointed beard. Saint Peter, who would have had hair and beard made up from dots indicating curly hair, is missing. The reverse reads [ ]ICO / [ ]VS / [ ]III with a vertical line of three dots after the S and the last I. A pell…
Created on: Monday 22nd April 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 28th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-795444
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, with incomplete handles and top. It is sub rectangular in shape, with a horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck. This horizontal edge of the ampulla has been pushed together. Just below the upper edge the neck of the ampulla is slightly waisted with the remains of a lug on both sides. The ampulla is slightly bulbous, but the surface is undulating due to damage, and has a slightly bevelled edge around the lower edge. The original designs are difficu…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: LVPL-4FC076
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy stopper from a small vessel, probably of Post Medieval to Early Modern dating (16th to 19th Centuries AD). The stopper consists of a semi-circular head, with integrally cast shank beneath. The head measures 21.03mm wide (diameter) by 15.42mm in length and 6.60mm thick. The shank extends beneath the head by 6.25mm. It is incomplete. It has a circular cross section, with a diameter of 6.76mm. It weighs 19.7 grams. Overall it measures 12.66mm tall, 21.03mm wide and 15.42 thick. It is a mid grey to white colour, with an even surface patina. T…
Created on: Tuesday 31st May 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2011
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Record ID: WMID-91C4E9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has an incomplete tab handle. No decoration is present on the reverse. The central device is a crescent with an eight pointed star above and a pellet below. Comma abbreviations are present. The initial mark is a cross potent. The inscription reads + S' WILELMI LE ROER, probably The Seal of William the Rower. A rower is a wheelwright; see Reaney and Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames, under Rower. It measures 34.7 mm in length, is 21.4 mm wide and 6.9 mm …
Created on: Tuesday 20th June 2017
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-155786
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead pencil of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The stylus is circular sectioned, with a flattened, slightly expanded top. The other end exhibits knife cut facets, tapering to a point. It has been folded in half. It measures 27.30 mm in length, 29.12 mm wide and 7.80 mm thick. It has a diameter of 7.04 mm. It weighs 24.0 g. It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Thursday 24th January 2013
Last updated: Monday 3rd August 2020
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Record ID: WMID-A54937
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy 'vesica' type seal matrix, of Medieval dating (c. AD 1250 - c. AD 1350). Approximately 50% of the seal matrix is present. The seal matrix was probably a vesica shaped die (oval with pointed ends). The handle and suspension loop are missing, presumed lost in antiquity. The die depicts a six pointed floral or star design, surrounded by the legend around the edge. The legend is incomplete but it is possible to read: [ ] ALICIE [ ] RUGE[ ]. Inscriptions on seal matrixes of this type tend to be in the form of 'XXX, Son of XXX' or 'XXX, of pla…
Created on: Tuesday 12th February 2013
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: WMID-44E85A
Object type: FIRE MARK
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible fire mark of Post Medieval date (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The artefact is incomplete, with an old break at the top of the artefact. It has a sub-rectangular shape and is flat. The front exhibits moulded decoration. An oval boss is present at the top of the artefact with a raised T shape positioned centrally. Below this is a central pellet, with three triangles extending outwards, one to each side and one at the base. Each triangle is positioned within another triangle. The reverse is undecorated, with traces of a raised rim around the base. Scratch marks are pr…
Created on: Tuesday 26th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-C31B1B
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy, possible vat or tank, of uncertain dating but possibly Early Medieval (AD 750 to AD 1000). Around 50% of the vat or tank is present. None of the sides are complete. The base is incomplete with several holes and repair marks. The base now has a ripple effect, due to being found on a cobbled stream bed. No decoration appears to be present on either side. The rim was folded but now not attached to the main body of the tank. It has a diameter of 110cm (with a max length of 48 cm, and a max width of 28cm). The sides are 1.9 mm thick. None of the side…
Created on: Thursday 26th June 2014
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2019
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Record ID: WMID-D09E5B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a flat circular base, with a central recessed pellet. The sides of the weight have been facetted, forming four distinct sides. The sides taper inwards towards the top. A complete circular suspension loop is present at the top of the weight, with an internal diameter of 2.2 mm. It measures 43.3 mm in height, 44.4 mm wide and 48.0 mm thick. It weighs 254.6 g or 8.98 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, c…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-D0C618
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy standing / pyramidal weight, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The weight has a flat circular base. The sides taper inwards towards the top. The remains of an iron suspension loop are present in the top of the weight. It measures 34.4 mm in height, 23.0 mm wide and 22.0 mm thick. It weighs 69.8 g or 2.46 oz. It is a light to mid grey colour, with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in a loss of some of the original surface detail. Several similar pyramida…
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-6643D9
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy artefact of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1800). The artefact is irregular in shape, it has a lower fleur de lys or lis terminal, which extends into a large crescent shaped plate. One side of the crescent plate has been folded over to the centre point. Both sides of the crescent exhibit raised decoration, although it is hard to identify the patterns. Both sides seem to be curvillinear in style, with regular pellets present. One side of the lis terminal has a raised collar (now folded over) and the …
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-7ACF33
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy unifacial token, of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1300 to c. AD 1700). The obverse depicts a long cross design with two pellets in each quarter. Powell type 14. The reverse is undecorated. Diameter: 25.6 mm Thickness: 4.6 mm Weight: 11.8 g
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
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Record ID: WMID-E38AE2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy shield shaped weight of Medieval dating (AD 1250 to AD 1600). The shield weight is sub triangular, with a raised shield shape on the front. A border is present around the edge, consisting of a raised rim. A raised cross design is present in the centre. A wide diagonal cut is present, slicing through the centre of the cross outwards to a corner. The reverse of the weight is plain and undecorated. It measures 57.4 mm in length, 56.4 mm wide and 12.6 mm thick. It weighs 209.0 g (7.37 oz). The weight is a light grey colour, with an even surface pa…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-82F1B5
Object type: PENCIL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead pencil of uncertain dating, but probably Medieval to Post Medieval (AD 1200 to AD 1600). The stylus is circular sectioned, with a flattened, slightly expanded top. The other end exhibits knife cut facets, tapering to a point. A patinated break is present at the top of the stylus. It measures 18.5 mm in length, with a diameter of 5.2 mm. It weighs 3.3 g. It is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Monday 3rd August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: WMID-9DF4EA
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead star of Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1400 to AD 1550). The star has six curving rays, with a raised rib in the centre. Raised pellets are positioned along the edge of each ray. No attachment points are present on the reverse. It measures 15.7 mm in length, 16.6 mm wide and 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 2.9 g. Two similar lead stars have been recorded from the same field, FAKL-356B49. Stars of this type were attached, as decoration, to the ceilings of buildings (Egan, 2005, 69-71). The lack of attachment points or holes suggests that they were simply stuck…
Created on: Monday 1st July 2019
Last updated: Monday 1st July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-62CC8F
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy circular disc, of uncertain function and dating, but possibly Post Medieval in dating (AD 1500 to AD 1800). The artefact is flat and circular in shape. Three small perforations or holes are present, all sub circular and varying in size from 2.4 mm to 3.4 mm. A series of impressed marks are present around the outside of the disc. These could read I, II, III, IV and V when reflected in a mirror. They are not evenly spaced. The reverse is undecorated. The artefact has a diameter of 46.2 mm and is 2.3 mm thick. It weighs 27.1 g. The artefact is a mi…
Created on: Wednesday 15th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th July 2015
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