Record ID: SUR-FBD4D9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast lead alloy personal seal matrix with a flat circular die, 29.1 in diameter, which depicts a curled vinescroll motif with surrounding legend S' ROBERTI WICLVS or sigillum (seal of) Robert Wiclus. There are two stumps from an integrally cast suspension loop on the top edge. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: NARC-ACD9B9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Bedford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Seal Matrix of Medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The object is composed of a flat circular disc with an incomplete suspension loop at the apex of the reverse. The front of the object is decorated with an incised motif composed of a central eight pointed linear star within an inner and outer circular boarder, between which is an inscription in retrograde, which reads: +S’RICARDI:PREST, or Seal of Richard Prest. The back of the object has a raised integral decorative motif flanking the raised line which could have projected to form an attachment loop, now missing…
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AEDA9A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval incomplete fragment of a lead-alloy circular seal matrix dating to c.1200-1400. Approximately half of the circular, flat seal remains. The central motif appears to be a petalled cross, with a circular scribed line separating the totally illegible inscription. The reverse is plain with the remains of a transverse raised fillet. Diameter 29.9mm, thickness 5.5mm, weight 10.3g. Similar examples on this database at KENT-374D77, PUBLIC-47ADB9 and KENT-9C13E2.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-CDE69E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c.AD 1200-1400). The object is vesica in shape (pointed oval) and survives as roughly half of the object. The face presents an incised legend around the outer edge that does not appear to be in retrograde, reading: [...]EIR • RA[...]. The design in the centre is obscurred from damage. The reverse presents a raised rib down the centre. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 24.8mm; width 19.4mm; thickness 2.2mm; weight 5.39g
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
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Record ID: SUR-C829B3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy discoidal personal seal matrix for a woman, dating to the 13th century. The die face is 25.9mm in diameter and depicts an eight pointed star or flower with oval rays or petals and with surrounding legend reading S'MATILDIS LE [...](ANNV)R, or "seal of Matilda the [occupational surname]". The reverse is flat with a rectangular stump of a suspension loop at the top of the midline. 
Created on: Wednesday 14th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2024
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Record ID: DEV-A409C5
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, incised lead seal matrix of medieval date c. AD 1200-1300. The seal matrix was originally a pointed-oval vesica shape, but a transverse break renders the remaining half sub-triangular with rounded corners. The design on the front face of the matrix consists of a central motif with an inscription reading anti-clockwise (clockwise in the impression) around the edge. The central motif appears to feature a cross but only the vertical line remains. There is an inscription around the edge, possibly: 'D E [des…
Created on: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-0E292C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval non-heraldic personal lead seal matrix, dating to AD 1200 - 1400. The seal is a pointed oval or vessica shape it is decorated with a raised vertical line with an integral loop set close to the upper end on the reverse. The die face bears a cross design. A circumferential legend is present which reads: + S’: MABILIE: hOXF (Seal of Mabel Roxf) Length: 31.5 mm Width: 22.7 mm Weight: 11.28 g Many thanks are extended to George Whatley for his assistance in interpreting the inscription.
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-426137
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, cast, lead 'vesica' (pointed oval) shaped, personal seal matrix, c.AD 1200-1300 The seal matrix is a pointed oval in plan (oval with pointed ends) and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The design on the front face of the matrix consists of a central motif with an inscription reading anti-clockwise (clockwise in the impression) around the edge. The central motif depicts a sun and moon, the former made of a number of triangular gouges a star, the latter made of  a crescent shape. Surrounding the design is the legend and it reads:&nb…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beckley and Stowood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2F6CA6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete vesica or pointed oval lead or lead alloy seal matrix, of Medieval dating (AD 1300 to AD 1400). The reverse has a incomplete tab handle. The central device is a multiple branched tree or hatching. A partially legible inscription is present around the edge, reading [ ]EO[ ] It measures 31.1 mm in length, is 21.1 mm wide and 5.0 mm thick. The matrix is 3.2 mm thick. It weighs 10.9 g. The matrix is a mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted …
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: SF-01FA11
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead-alloy seal matrix dating to circa AD 1200-1300. Now incomplete, it is pointed oval shaped terminating in a diagonal break along the middle of the seal. The central die has an oval-shaped incised border is a fleur de lis. The outer perimeter has an inscription: + S'AGN [...] HON [...] A squashed D-shaped suspension loop survives on the reverse. Seal matrices with personal names are usually dated to the 13th century AD.
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-C65757
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy seal matrix of medieval date (c.1200-1300). Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan with no evidence of a lug or loop. On the front is an engraved motif of a simple eight petalled flower or sunburst or star. This is surrounded by a legend which starts runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the die face reading +S'IOhIS BRICE, suggesting that the owner of the seal was John Brice. The reverse of the object is plain. It has a light brown patina.  Measurements: It has a diameter of 28.3 mm, is 3.4 mm thick and weighs 1…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 12th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-6EBF43
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period (c. 1200-1400 AD). The object is vesica in shape (pointed oval). On the reverse is an incomplete loop positioned at the bottom point of the oval. The die presents a central motif of a raised wheat sheaf outlined by a thin oval line. The wheat sheaf consists of three vertical lines; the outer two spiral out at the half-point of the design and the middle line continues to form the wheat ear. The inscription around the outer edge is quite damaged on the right side and difficult to read. The inscription on the left side re…
Created on: Monday 11th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 26th January 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-613F79
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast lead alloy circular non-heraldic personal seal matrix dating c. AD 1200-1350. The seal matrix is circular in plan. On the reverse is a moulded raised circular annulet divided by a raised rib which has a worn break at one end where the missing integral suspension loop would have been. The die face has a central motif within an inner circle, probably a cresent moon and stars. The surrounding inscription is retrograde, reading: * S' (I or R) O [.] F' RIC which translates as 'Seal of [.]O[.] son of Richard. The matrix is slightly crea…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
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Record ID: DUR-2311B0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete unusual lead alloy flat pointed oval 'vessica' seal matrix of the medieval period, probably 14th century.  This is a flat seal matrix, shaped as a pointed oval.  It is 34.5mm long, 23.1mm wide, 4.3mm thick (excluding the loop) and weighs 13.2g.  The surfaces are a mid-brown colour with a buff-coloured patina, particularly on the reverse and in the recesses of the die.  The reverse has the remains of a broken loop, or pierced lug, oriented vertically and located centrally at the upper point of the oval.  There is a raised border around th…
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-4C23CA
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy seal matrix. It is of basically a conical shape although the sides curve slightly along the length. The sides are very unevenly manufactured and it appears to have been cut out of a piece of lead, rather than cast, as cut/knife marks on the side suggest. On the face there is incised a cross with perpendicular lines at each end of the arms, in the manner of a cross of Jerusalem. There may have been otehr shapes but it is not possible to confirm this, in contrast the cross is very clear The shape, the hexagonally faceted conical body, is reminiscent of the medieval die…
Created on: Friday 3rd November 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Crooklands', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-787400
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval cast lead oval (or 'vessica') shaped seal matrix dating c. AD 1200-1300. The reverse is flat and undecorated with a longitudinal raised ridge running along the centre. On the top edge is a crude suspension loop. The face on the opposite side has an engraved motif at the centre depicting a fleur-de-lis. Surrounding this is a legend reading ‘+[…]EVS CIEATED[…]’. The seal measures 33.8mm long, 23.9mm wide, 4.4mm thick (7.6mm including the attachment loop) and weighs 17.8 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
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Record ID: GLO-FDCD6D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and corroded lead flat circular seal matrix of Medieval date (c. 13th-mid 14th century AD). The reverse has a raised ridge running down the centre with the remains of a suspension loop at the base. The face is decorated with a simple crude cross surrounded by blundered letters that although the name is read in reverse, the letters themselves are not reversed and appear to read IG FE[..]- -CA[.].
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 18th October 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-05ACDC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy personal seal matrix, of medieval date (c. AD 1200-1300).The seal is circular in plan, and rectangular in section - effectively a short cylinder. The central image on the die face is a fleur-de lis. The lis design is surrounded by a retrograde inscription forming a border . The legend reads 'WILLELMI FIL RE[…]' (William son of Re...) The reverse is undecorated and has a thin vertical incised line running from one point just off-centre down its length, with the flattened remains of a suspension loop at the outside edge. There are addit…
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Sunday 14th January 2024
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Record ID: OXON-73371C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, cast, lead 'vesica' (pointed oval) shaped, personal seal matrix, c.AD 1200-1300 The seal matrix is half of a pointed oval in plan (oval with pointed ends and sub-rectangular in cross-section. The design on the front face of the matrix consists of a central motif with an inscription reading anti-clockwise (clockwise in the impression) around the edge. The central motif depictsa five-petalled flower. Surrounding the design is the legend and it reads: S'W[.]TEL. On the reverse there remains a D-shaped projecting lug.…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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Record ID: OXON-733600
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete, cast, lead 'vesica' (pointed oval) shaped, personal seal matrix, c.AD 1200-1300 The seal matrix is a pointed oval in plan (oval with pointed ends) and sub-rectangular in cross-section. It has been broken in half horizontally across the middle and glued back together. The design on the front face of the matrix consists of a central motif with an inscription reading anti-clockwise (clockwise in the impression) around the edge. The central motif depicts a five petalled flower. Surrounding the design is the legend and it reads: S’RCV…
Created on: Tuesday 5th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 6th September 2023
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