Record ID: SUSS-D5130A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Approximately one-third of a very large cast copper-alloy Medieval vesica-shaped seal matrix, probably of ecclesiastical association, dating to the 14th century AD. The remains of the seal consist of the upper portion of the vesica face, including the upper portion of a possible fleur-de-lis, a decorated perimeter edge outside and inside the legend space and the remains of a portion of the legend reading: [S'R]OGERI: DE(C/G?)A(N/T?)[...]. The reverse is plain and undecorated, save for the circular suspension loop at the upper apex of the vesica and its subsequent raised vertical rib r…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-D4B8A5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval vesica-shaped seal matrix, probably of 14th century date. The seal is vesica in shape with a flat outer face and a reverse that is plain and undecorated save for a thin vertical rib with the remains of a circular suspension loop. The outer face is damaged and abraded, therefore discerning the legend and decoration is difficult. The central depiction seems to be of a 'pelican in its piety' feeding three chicks in a nest resting on a branch. The legend is nearly completely illegible but likely reads: [ECC]E P[E]LICAN[VS] ('Here is a pelican'). Unfortunately due t…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2016
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-9BE288
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix dating to the 14th century AD. The matrix is of pedestal type with a round face from which rises a slightly facetted handle. The top of the handle is broken at the bottom of the pierced lobed terminal. The seal itself seems to depict a large bird perched on a branch facing another attribute now illegible due to wear in this area; above the bird to the left is a crescent and star. The legend of the seal matrix is obscured by differential wear but it is possible to discern the following: S'IOh'nES: PERIS: D'[...]HEt (where the 't' is written as …
Created on: Monday 18th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-8CCEC4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval lead alloy seal matrix dating to the c. 14th century AD. The seal matrix would have been discoidal, but now only a small portion of the seal surface remains along with a portion of a raised vertical ridge on the reverse surface. The break is uneven and jagged, suggesting in situ damage. The remains of the inscription read, '+ S'(E?)[...]ANIV'. The central depiction seems to be a wheat sheaf or similar with additional decoration, now lost due to damage.
Created on: Tuesday 5th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-90F612
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix with 'Lamb of God' design, probaby of 14th century date. The matrix is of pedestal type with a round face from which rises a slightly facetted handle topped with a double collar above which is a pierced trilobed terminal. There is no obvious mark on the upper side of the handle to indicate where the legend begins on the matrix. The matrix face has a lamb lying down and looking upwards holding a cross standard with banner above its back within a pelleted border. The legend reads: ECCE AGNVS DEI = BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD. The N is retrograde. This was …
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-E15EB6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Post Medieval seal matrix with handle and suspension loops, dating to c. 17th century AD. The seal is oval in shape and bears the coat of arms of the Vintners Company, consisting of two tuns above a centrally positioned chevron and one below. The seal extends upwards in a conical fashion, ending in an elaborate quatrefoil handle, with four circular holes positioned in the petals; one of the holes seems to not have been punched through or finished. The uppermost petal of the quatrefoil has broken off, possibly from in situ damage. The seal matrix meas…
Created on: Saturday 8th November 2014
Last updated: Sunday 10th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-07E5C9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy Medieval seal matrix, dating to the 13th century AD. The seal is vesica-shaped, with a raised central decoration and outer legend, both of which are illegible due to severe surface wear. The reverse face has a large rectangular suspension lug with circular hole running parallel to the outer face. Beneath the suspension lug is a raised vertical line with further radiating lines, possibly meant to suggest a standing saint or angel; however, this is also illegible. A small fragment of the outer edge and decoration is missing due to old damage, possibly sustained whil…
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 10th September 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-53E7FE
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval seal matrix dating to the 13th century, with inlaid Roman intaglio (agate/jasper/carnelian) possibly dating from the 2nd-3rd centuries AD. The seal matrix is currently in two pieces as a separate back plate has separated from the seal matrix. The inlaid intaglio seems to depict a nude hero or possibly Mars, facing left in attitude, with shield in left and upraised right hand. Inscription: S' hERICI (d?)E IOVINGETV' . This can presumably be translated from the Latin to read, 'The seal of Henry of Jevington'. A specialist report is forthcoming. Thickness below inclu…
Created on: Thursday 3rd July 2014
Last updated: Monday 17th February 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-AB2992
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval incomplete cast lead alloy seal matrix, probably dating to the 14th century AD. The seal matrix consists of a discoidal seal face decorated with a crude shield with two triangles within; the legend is unclear, but seems to be S' John Jovi. The reverse of the seal matrix is generally flat with a central rib running down its diameter. The seal matrix measures 18.5 mm diameter, 2.8 mm thick and weighs 5.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-A9D8B5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval incomplete cast copper-alloy seal matrix, probably 15th century in date. The seal matrix consists of a circular suspension loop, now broken, attached to a facetted conical handle and a circular, flat seal matrix face. The face is decorated with a crude incised initial 'R'. The seal matrix measures 18.2 mm high, approximately 14.7 mm diameter (seal face) and weighs 5.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 25th June 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-E653B6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval cast lead alloy seal matrix dating from the late 12th to mid-13th century AD. The seal is circular in plan and discoidal; it has been broken irregularly into two pieces, possibly from a post-discovery attempt to open the object up, which had been folded in situ. It has been decorated on the outer seal face with an indented octofoil, which is surrounded by the legend: SIG' M[A]TILDIS : DE : hOD[...]IA . The location listed on the seal matrix has not been identified. The lead alloy is of an uneven light to medium grey colour, with the darker areas corresponding to along the b…
Created on: Sunday 2nd February 2014
Last updated: Monday 15th September 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-6AE427
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy complete Medieval seal matrix, c. 14th century AD. The seal matrix itself is comprised of an open work trefoil handle suspension loop, followed by a collar composed of three raised ridges, which widens into a facetted hexagonal oval seal base with oval seal matrix. One of the facets has been decorated with four incised dots, positioned in the shape of a lozenge. The seal matrix itself has a central illustration of the archetypal 'Pelican in its Piety', which depicts a pelican piercing its own breast to feed its chicks positioned in a next below the pelican. The nex…
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2014
Last updated: Monday 14th April 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-FC00C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete silver seal matrix with handle. The seal matrix, considerably worn, has a fluted handle and terminates is a circular suspension loop. Below the suspension loop are two collars of differing size. The larger collar directly below the loop has a linear depression around the circumference of the collar dividing the collar in two. The face of the seal is sub- circular and is decorated with a coat of arms; a castle tower/ or what remains of a shield, above this is the helm followed by a torse and indistinguishable crest, possibly a tower. There is also indistinguishable decoratio…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-492222
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy Medieval seal matrix, dating to the 13th century AD. The seal is vesica-shaped, with a raised central decoration which seems to depict an elaborate star, with a longer central line composed of an evergreen branch. As the seal matrix has been bent, reading the legend has proven to be difficult. The legend seems to read: S' SIBILL' D' WERNCVBE. The reverse has a small suspension lug. The seal matrix has an even light grey colour and has been curved backwards from damage. It measures 32.3 mm long, 23.4 mm wide (maximum), 2.8 mm approximate thickness, 6.5 mm thick (at lu…
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-4914F7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead-alloy Medieval seal matrix, dating to the 13th century AD. The seal matrix is vesica shaped with traces of both a central decoration and surrounding legend. However, due to severe surface wear, the inscription and decoration is illegible; the latter may represent foliage. The legend reads: [...]A(R/N)E[...]. The reverse has a central raised bar running the length of the seal matrix and a pellet spaced asymmetrically at either side. The seal matrix has an even dark grey colour. It measures 33.66 mm long, 19.8 mm maximum width, 4 mm thick and weighs 11.5 grams.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2013
Last updated: Monday 14th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Chichester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-1435E5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy discoidal seal matrix, c. 13th-14th century AD. The seal has been bent so that the inscription on the matrix face is difficult to read. The reverse surface is decorated with a raised cross, with one end of the cross thicker than the others, perhaps originally containing a suspension loop. The inscription seems to read: + S'WILLE(/V?)LM I'OSM' .
Created on: Tuesday 5th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Darsham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-EAF2D3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead Medieval seal matrix, c. 13th-14th century AD. The seal matrix is flat and circular in shape with what looks like the remains of a small suspension loop or tab on the reverse face, which is slightly dished. The obverse is incised with a legend which seems to read: S' ALICIEI . FIL'[IA] RIC', meaning that this is the seal of Alicia, daughter of Richard. The central design on the obverse is of an openwork cross, similar to those seen on other objects during this period. In addition, the reverse face has further decoration, albeit it is unclear what it was meant to represent.…
Created on: Wednesday 5th December 2012
Last updated: Thursday 30th January 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-0BA635
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy Medieval seal matrix, c. 1250-1400 AD. The seal matrix has a sub-circular seal face inscribed with a legend 'FAVCVN IENTIL', a technical term for a 'peregrine falcon'. The central impressed decoration depicts a hawk perched on a gloved hand and arm, with the three lines below probably representing the hawk's jesses. The seal has a conical body, which may have originally been hexagonally-fluted, rising into a handle with a rounded suspension loop and circular suspension loop hole. Just below the suspension loop is a protruding oval collar. The metal is of a…
Created on: Saturday 24th November 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Amberley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-E30EB7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval cast lead alloy seal matrix, dating to c. 13th century AD. The seal is vesica-shaped and engraved around its perimeter with *S' PhILIPPI: hARDI (Seal of Philip Hardy). The central decoration is of four intersecting lines with trifurcated ends and a central pellet, arranged to create an eight-pointed star. Vague traces on the reverse surface of the seal suggests that it was also decorated with a raised design; although the design is now unclear, it is likely that it incorporated simple pellets and either a raised cross or figure, possibly a bird or angel. The vertically-orie…
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2012
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2015
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Record ID: SUSS-E2E004
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval cast lead alloy seal matrix, dating to c. 13th century AD. The seal is flat and circular. There is no evidence of a suspension or fixing point and the reverse is undecorated. The central decoration is of three fern or palm leaves, or wheat ears, and three lines or sticks, arranged alternately with a central pellet to create a six-pointed star. Between the central decoration and legend, there is a circular grooved border. Around this is the inscription, which reads * S' IOhAnNIS:VINTER (Seal of John Vinter). The two Ns of Johannis are of different types, one Lombardic a…
Created on: Wednesday 29th August 2012
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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