Record ID: PUBLIC-32BB28
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy cloth seal from the German city of Augsburg for linen and cotton fabric known as "Ousbrow or Augusta fustians" (Elton (2017) p296). One side has a stylistic, lower case letter ‘a’ within a beaded border. The reverse has a pine cone, the heraldic badge of Augsburg. Circa 16th to early 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 27th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-61B2CC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval or Post Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1400-1714. Disc 1 of a 2- or 4-part seal. The surviving fragment comprises of a flat disc of lead with an integral rivet projecting from the reverse. The front of the disc is stamped with a crowned F flanked by fleur-de-lis, all in low relief. Dimensions: diameter 17.3mm; thickness 7.2mm; weight 2.48g. With so little of the design surviving any specific identification must be slightly tentative, however very similar seals for faulty cloths are published by Egan (1987: nos. 110-111), suggested to da…
Created on: Wednesday 11th July 2018
Last updated: Thursday 12th July 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-37AA16
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy two disc type alnage cloth seal. Only part of one disc remains with the central rivet which would have attached it to the other disc. The edges of the disc, with most of the connecting strip, have also broken away. The complete disc is plain or possibly very worn. The end of the rivet shows part of the stamped design of the royal arms. It is now 17.3mm by 17.2mm and 3.3mm thick and it weighs 3.06 grams. Cloth seals bearing a the royal arms were used to show the piece had paid the appropriate taxes (alnage). Without more detail of the design it is hard to d…
Created on: Tuesday 18th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Carhampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-2AB154
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Medieval or Post Medieval lead cloth seal, of two disk type. Both discs survive, along with the projecting attachment tab and connecting strip. The front has a raised design of a crowned shield of Englandflanked by small roses within a pellet border and surrounded by a legend. The legend is mostly stamped off the seal and worn, only [...]SEM[...] can be read. The reverse has a design of a crowned rose within a pellet border and similarly the legend is mostly mis-stamped. It reads [...]I(A)[...]S+(D)E[...]. It is 24.1mm by 22.1mm and 4.6mm thick; it weighs 8.32g. The seal would …
Created on: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 14th March 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stogumber', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-117977
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval or Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal. Fragment of a two or four part seal consisting of the ring shaped front disk with a central hole. The central plug, back disk and connecting strips are missing. The front is stamped with a design that may be a bust or thistle flanked by crescents and small salrires within a pellet border. The reverse is plain with no impression of the cloth. It measures 20.5mm in diameter and 1.8mm thick. It weighs 2.4g. The design is unclear and might be Medieval or post medieval in style.
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'carhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-404C61
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead two part cloth seal. Subsidy seal for the County of Somerset. Disc one with stud at back only remains. Sub circular. Edge damage and cracking. Front: Ornate shield with crown above. English coat of arms. Rope border around shield (circular). Legend around outside: S SVBCIDII PANNOR IN COM SOMERST. Trefoil stops. Lomardic script similar to lettering on 15th-16th century coins. Back has stamp on rivet top of a crowned rose.
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2003
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolavington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR1445
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
6 illegible two-part cloth seals with rivets. Diameters range from 20mm to 26mm.
Created on: Friday 15th March 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: SOMDOR707
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Two part seal. Connecting strip is broken and there is a hole pierced through one edge. The seal is stamped on one side with a crowned rose and half sunburst with a fleur de lys between.
Created on: Monday 20th November 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SOMERSET SOUTH PETHERTON', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR232
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Two part lead cloth seal. Cast with portcullis design (letter E to left side). Possibly 16th C.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Capton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SOMDOR233
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Lead cloth seal. Design of tower on one face.
Created on: Wednesday 19th January 2000
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monksilver', grid reference and parish protected.