Record ID: HAMP-C015F6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy non-heraldic, anonymous personal seal matrix, dating to the 14th century. It measures 17.92mm in length and 13.72mm in diameter at the base. In total, the seal matrix weighs 4.56g. This seal matrix has a conical, hexagonally faceted handle terminating in a transverse collar with a narrow central groove, above which is a lozenge shaped suspension loop with a central perforation. This perforation measures 1.74mm in diameter. The design on the face of the seal matrix is of a crouching rabbit or hare, facing left. Around the rabbit/hare is an incised ring, after…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milton-under-Wychwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-1AD6E1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper-alloy circular seal matrix, dating to the period 1200-1400. It depicts the head of a stag facing forward within a circular punched border, with the face and antlers stretching the length of the space. There is no further decoration between the antlers, nor in the spaces between the stag's face and the circular punched border. In a ring around this border is the legend, which reads (cross)ROBERTVS SALVAGIVS. A further punched border beyond this flanks the outside edge of the matrix. On the reverse is a small loop, measuring 5.56mm at its widest point, taperi…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Damerham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8A0878
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast silver post-medieval (c.1500-c.1800) seal matrix. It weighs 8.83g, measuring 21.42mm in length and 16.76mm in width. The seal matrix has oval face which tapers inwards to a narrowly conical handle and terminates in a circular loop. The juncture between the handle and the loop is marked by two circumferential raised collars. Extending down from these raised collars is a band of hexagonally-faceted ribs, on one of these ribs is the maker's mark. This mark is 2.05mm in length and 1.81mm wide, and contains the letter "H" within a shield. The face of the seal is 16.76mm …
Created on: Tuesday 1st November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Compton', grid reference and parish protected.