Record ID: OXON-522FC6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval Russian flax bale seal . The lead seal is a thick disc with two horizontal perforations running through the centre from edge to edge to accommodate a cord or wire which would have been used to attach the seal to a bale of flax. The design is mostly obscured but includes: TA G П [...] surrounding 1810 / oF[...] The reverse is flat and plain.
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sundon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-521DC8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating to c. AD 1500-1700. The cloth seal consists of the remains of two circular discs joined together by a connecting strip, which is now lost, and a rivet that was pushed through the hole in one disc from the other disc and stamped flat. This pierced disc and the rivet squashed over it have a stamped design but is damaged with only a small area remaining. On the main disc there is a beaded border surrounding a central circular depression, over which is an A in relief with an annulet above, below, and to each side. The clot…
Created on: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sundon CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-CE650D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval two-part lead-alloy cloth seal dating c. AD 1600-1700. The seal comprises two discs and the connecting rivet. The central rivet and front disc are stamped with a 'privy' or 'merchant's' mark reading '4'. The face of the other disc has the stamped numbers '1 2'. The surface patina is greyish-yellow in colour. The cloth seal measures 23.5mm in length, 22.5mm in width, 3.4mm in thickness and weighs 9.02 grams.
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-CE3E4A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete two-part lead-alloy cloth seal dating c. AD 1600-1700. The seal comprises two discs, the connecting rivet and the rectangular connecting tab. The central rivet and front disc are stamped with a 'privy' or 'merchant's' mark reading 'R' within a 'D'. The other face, which is incomplete, is marked with the stamped letters 'V V'. The surface patina is greyish-yellow in colour. The cloth seal measures 34.6mm in length, 25.7mm in width, 3.8mm in thickness and weighs 12.76 grams.
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-D40DCC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead-alloy alnage seal, probably dating to the reign of George I (1714-1727). The seal consists of two flat discs conjoined by a bent flat rectangular tab. One face features a right facing bust with no discernable legend. The other face depicts a horse or unicorn rampant left with the number 'I' in front and 1/2 behind. All surfaces have white-grey patination. The seal measures 17.35mm in diameter, is 2.68mm thick and weighs 2.74 grams.
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BUC-C62923
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval to modern lead alloy bag seal. The seal is now in two pieces, originally the two discs would have been attached by an aperture. The first disc is complete and is decorated with a raised fleur-de-lis design, with an incised line running around the edge of the disc. Part of the edge is worn and broken. This measures 13.5mm in diameter. Only one half of the second disc remains, and is decorated with two raised crowns, it is probable there was a third. A raised dot border runs along the edge. There is a crack across this piece, which measures 13.5mm by 10.6mm. …
Created on: Wednesday 16th November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 15th December 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C4B375
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a post-Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal. The surviving disc bears a relief-stamped coat-of-arms, surrounded by a circular rim, on the left-hand side of which is a capital letter 'R'. Between the top of the shield and the aforementioned line border there is a horizontal line of three pellets. The circumferential legend cannot be deciphered and the arms are also unidentified. A beaded ring extends around the circumference. Part of the connecting strip projects from the edge of the disc. The reverse has a central casting flash, projecting remnant of a second disc, and textile im…
Created on: Friday 19th September 2014
Last updated: Saturday 27th September 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woburn', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4DC987
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a lead-alloy cloth seal of post-Medieval date. The piece, which represents the upper half of a single disc, bears the relief-moulded image of an angel, who stands facing forwards, wears a pleated dress and has spread wings. The figure holds a palm branch in her left hand and an orb in her right. The legend 'GLORI[A IN EXCHEL]SIS extends clockwise around the circumference, starting at 2 o'clock. Diameter: 40.4mm; thickness: 3.1mm; weight: 15.5g. This is part of a London cloth seal. Similar pieces are discussed and illustrated by Egan (1995: 41 - 43/fig. 20 - 21, cf. no…
Created on: Wednesday 19th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 31st July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Caddington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7EAEF8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead cloth seal, probably from around the time of the Commonwealth period, 1649-1660 AD. The piece represents part of one of the circular discs. The upper surface has the stamped relief design of two shields side by side, the left hand shield bearing St. George's cross and the right hand shield (probably) the Irish harp. The piece is corroded. It measures 12mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 1.37g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Totternhoe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-4F90F6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal of probable 17th or 18th century date. The piece represents the central portions of two adjoining discs. One of the discs bears a stamped relief image which shows two (and possibly part of a third) shields side by side, a beaded horizontal line extending across both and a vertical line forming a cross within one. Nothing remains on the other disc. The object measures 11.8m in diameter, 3.3mm thick and weighs 2.51g.
Created on: Monday 8th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-7DB025
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded lead cloth seal of probable 16th to 18th century date. The object consists of two sub-circular discs which are joined by a folded connecting strip. One surface has a relief design depicting a quadruped (possibly a unicorn) facing left; this design sits within a ropework border. There is no remaining detail on the other disc. The artefact measures 32.8mm long, 22mm wide and 3.9mm thick. The weight is 11.37g.
Created on: Thursday 7th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dunstable', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-357562
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Lead-alloy Post Medieval Cloth Seal. The four-part cloth seal is broken on the connecting strip and one of the discs is loose from the seal. Discs 2 and 3 have seals on them and the other two are plain. Large H in a circle with [half] CLOTH around the edge / Stuart Arms The length of the seal is 32.4mm, the diameter of each disc varies and the weight is 9.62g. Disc 1 diameter is 14.5mm, disc 2 is 14.0mm, disc 3 is 13.5mm and disc 4 is 13.7mm.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BH-88E9F6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a cast lead object which is probably part of a 17th to 18th century cloth seal. The main part of the object is sub-rectangular, has been broken off at the wider end and has raised lettering reading "A:H[..." within a thin rectangular border. On the reverse of the blank end of the piece is an integral projection of circular section. The object measures 26.1mm long, by 12.4mm wide and 6.5mm thick; the weight is 4.88g.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2006
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stondon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-0F2243
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of probable 16th to 18th century AD date. The object consists of two sub-circular discs joined by a connecting strip. One one the discs bears a coat of arms, which comprises a spade shield with an inverted chevron containing stars at the centre, and the letters ?"J" and ?"S" in the top corners. Two further letters (?"P and G") are located just above the shield. The other side has had several lines scratched into the surface. The object is heavily worn and corroded. It measures 20.5mm in diameter by 3.8mm thick and weighs 9.5g.
Created on: Thursday 27th October 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kensworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-D4B3A3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Lead cloth seal of probable post-medieval date. Comprises three sub-circular plates which are stuck together, one on top of the other. The two larger plates measure 22mm diameter. The reverse is plain, whilst the upper-surface of the uppermost large plate has 2 concentric circular borders. A smaller sub-circular plate measuring 13.3mm diameter is stuck to the surface of the uppermost large plate. It is also plain. Attached to the top of the two larger plates is a damaged folded lead strip measuring 16.8mm long. The overall dimensions are 37.9mm long, by 22mm wide and 6.7mm thick. We…
Created on: Wednesday 14th April 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shillington', grid reference and parish protected.