Record ID: NLM-23A82D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal; source record suggests 'bale seal'. Circular half of a bale seal, lettering. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1700 Length: 20.8mm, Width: 17.6mm, Thickness: 3.10mm, Weight: 3.07gms
Created on: Tuesday 6th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 6th February 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-22917B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single disc from a Post Medieval four disc cloth seal probably dating from AD 1600 - 1800. The disc is circular. One face is stamped with crossed keys, a symbol of the City of Leiden in the Netherlands. The other face is plain. Measurements are; diameter 14.3mm, thickness 1.2mm and weight 1.77g. See Elton (2017) page 310 onwards.
Created on: Monday 13th November 2023
Last updated: Sunday 18th February 2024
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Record ID: NLM-106B79
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal fragment. A single cast disc with a projecting tab flattened against its back. A device apparently comprising a crown above a five-branched star superimposed over a V appears on the display side. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1650 Diameter: 18.3mm, Thickness (clear of tab): 1.4mm, Weight: 3.33gms
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-F28F5A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cloth seal of post-medieval date, dating from the 17th or 18th century. The seal consists of two discs joined by a narrow tab at the top. One face has a rope-like circular perimeter set in relief. Within this are the capital letters B&A, separated by an ornate vertical line. The opposite side is scratched with two sets of numbers arranged one above the other: 9773/31. A final '1' might be located behind a line of damage which runs across the face, possibly thus rendering it '311'. For a similar seal. see BH-F69221.
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: LIN-E0C508
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An  incomplete two-disc lead cloth seal dating to the early Post Medieval period (c. AD 1550-1605). The object is roughly oval in plan with a sprue and has the partial remains of one disc retained in the centre of the more complete disc. On one face are the Roman numerals XLIII and on the opposing smaller face is depicted a portcullis.The object has a white patina.  The numerals, as seen on other cloth seals of the portcullis series, are understood to indicate the weight of the cloth in pounds (Elton 2017: 224). Comparable examples recorded on t…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 9th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Centre of parish', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-63326E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, lead alloy cloth seal, dating to the post medieval period, c. AD 1350-1600. The seal is in the form of a largish circular, double layered piece. There is a smaller central, circular disc stamped partly through it. This central disc bears the capital letters H A. Diameter of the larger piece is 28.50 mm and diameter of the smaller circle is 14.55 mm, thickness 2.97 mm, weight 11.38 g. Egan writes 'stamped lead seals were widely used in the European textile industry during the late-medieval/early-modern period. They were attached to individual cloths …
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 24th November 2023
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Record ID: NLM-8EC321
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A small cast pair of discs, probably linked by a strip passing through one of them. The other bears an incomplete stamped arc of pellets and a monogram letter or merchant’s mark with an annulet beside it. Patinated. Royer Michel kindly comments as follows: '..this is a textile seal lead from the city of Augsburg. Letter "A" on obverse and pine cone on reverse (city coat of arms)'.Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter (long axis): 12.6mm, Thickness (overall): 2.8mm, Weight: 2.06gms
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-3B04AE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two part Post Medieval lead cloth or alnage (duty) seal, dating to c. 1550-1750. Both circular addorsed discs survive along with the connecting loop. Both faces appear to have been stamped but apart from blurred marks and evidence of an inscription around the outer edge on both faces, any detail is indecipherable. In cross section the seal is wedge shape tapering from the outer edge towards the loop. Two holes can be seen on both side seams. Dimensions: 24mm in length; 18.5mm in width; 7mm thick at the outer edge, 4mm under the loop; 14.7g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
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Record ID: CAM-03942B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal probably of Medieval date. This artefact weighs 7.71g, however this weight includes dried mud that can be seen filling the space between the two discs. The discs are sub-circular in shape. They have a diameter measurement of 21.5mm on one axis and, due to the object having been bent, a bent measurement of 20.0mm when measured with a flexible dress-maker’s tape-measure on the axis at 90 degrees from the previously given dimension. Each disc seems to have had a thickness of c.0.7mm and together they have a maximum thickness of 3.6mm with the dried mud between them. …
Created on: Friday 8th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2022
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Record ID: LIN-6222D0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead alloy bag seal of the two-disc type with a connecting strip of probable post-medieval date (c.1500-1700). The discs are 24.42 mm in diameter, with one face carrying four longitudinal ridges. The other side is undecorated. Diameter: 24.42 mm; thickness: 3.74 mm; height: 36.44 mm; and weight: 10.46g
Created on: Thursday 18th November 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2021
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Record ID: NLM-E71F96
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A pair of cast discs with a lug passing from the back of one through a hole in the other. An indistinct capital letter appears in the middle on one side. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter: 22mm, Thickness (overall): 3.2mm, Weight: 9.32gms
Created on: Friday 12th November 2021
Last updated: Monday 15th November 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-808CA2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal, as kindly identified by the finder. A pair of flat discs joined by a sprue, clamped together. One side bears the stamped letter W set centrally. The other bears a Calvary flanked by the letters C I. Probably a searchers or alnage seal, the inscription may suggest of the reign of Charles I (1625-1649). Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1625-1649. Diameter: 18.0mm, Thickness: 2.8mm, Weight: 7.61gms
Created on: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 21st July 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Lincoln', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-04F356
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead cloth or bag seal, dated to 1650. This object is an inner disc from a four-part alnage seal. On one side it carries the inscription: {?H]AL[?E], AXK(or AMK), 1650. The lettering may relate to Alnager. 16.17 mm in length 13.65 mm wide, 1.46 thick and weighing 1.76g.
Created on: Thursday 15th July 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2021
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Record ID: LIN-08D4F4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of medieval to post-medieval 14th to 18th century date. The lead seal consists of one flat disc with a rectangular tab projecting, folded over. From this on the obverse is a raised inscription across the disc and reads Y[ ] and beneath [. ]. Creamy grey patina. . Comprising of two flat circular discs, joined at the top by a short rectangular connecting strip. One seal has no decoration and the other is stamped with 5 symbols, letters or numerals. 3 on the top line and 2 beneath. Weight: 4.1g, Diameter: 14.87mm.
Created on: Monday 21st June 2021
Last updated: Sunday 25th July 2021
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Record ID: LIN-1606AE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of medieval to post-medieval 14th to 18th century date. The lead seal consists of one flat disc with a rectangular tab projecting, folded over. From this on the obverse is a raised inscription across the disc and reads XX[ ]bordered by a raised line. Above this is an inscription of 2 overlapping letter Vs forming a letter W. Creamy grey patina. Weight: 5.38g, diameter 19.75mm, thickness 1.53mm and the tab is 6.26mm wide.
Created on: Tuesday 4th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 28th July 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-2471DA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal, dating to AD 1600 - 1750. Continental type. A two part seal, consisting of two discs linked by an integral rectangular strip of lead which is folded in half so the discs over-lie each other. One face depicts an eagle with its wings stretched out. The other an anchor with an 'S' in the centre of the stem. Length: 23.5 mm Diameter: 4 mm Weight: 7.51 g
Created on: Monday 16th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-E361B7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, post-medieval lead cloth alnage seal. Description: The seal dates from the reign of Elizabeth I possibly into the 18th century. On one side the centre of the seal is raised and is stamped with a crown over a chained portcullis, the other side is blank. The edges of the seal suggest that it was one disc from a four-part alnage seal. Measurements: Length 17.75mm: Width 16.59mm: Thickness 3.21mm: Weight 3.46g Discussion: The portcullis was a badge of the Tudors and was stipulated by Elizabeth I to be stamped on cloth seals (S Elton: Cloth seals, an illustra…
Created on: Thursday 20th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 20th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Skidbrooke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-460BEA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, about AD 1350 - 1750. It is a two part seal, consisting of two discs, linked by a rectangular strip of lead (now missing), one disk with a central, circular perforation, the other with a central, integral rivet. The seal is closed by folding it in two, passing the rivet on one disc through the perforation on the other and crimping the two together. It is also possible that these are the two outer discs of a four-disc seal. The rivet on this example is embossed with a raised letter R and is marked on the flat face with deeply indented letters H …
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Saturday 12th September 2020
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Record ID: NLM-49F6FE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A pair of small thick cast discs linked by a narrow [3.6mm] centrally ridged strip. One disc bears the letter B; the other bears two strokes of uneven lengths, resembling the numeral 11 on its side though perhaps not intended thus. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1750 Length (as found): 23.3mm, Width/Diameter: 14.3mm, Thickness (overall): 3.8mm, Weight: 5.15gms
Created on: Tuesday 7th January 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bleasby Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-E7D1C0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal fragment. A disc with a lug on the back; the display face bears the stamped motif of a city gate tower flanked by towers. The device indicates an alnage seal of Norwich (Egan 1994, fig. 21 no. 70). Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1575-1625 Diameter: 15.5mm, Thickness (clear of lug): 1.1mm, Weight: 1.86gms
Created on: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 27th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Faldingworth', grid reference and parish protected.