Record ID: HAMP-D173C6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy two-part post medieval cloth seal. One disc has a monogram in the form of a letter S with an I through the centre, surrounded by stars and crescent moons all within a beaded border. The other disc has Roman numerals XXI or IXX. See also SUR-FFC6D4 and PUBLIC-AF3186 (dated 1666).
Created on: Friday 5th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-ED816A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part lead alloy cloth (linen) seal of post medieval date from the French city of Lille. One side has a letter I with two fleur-de-lys above which likely represents the initial of an official. The other has an inscription in gothic or black letter script which reads ‘Lil / le’. The top of the letters are bifurcated and exaggerated to create arches. The two discs are connected with a small rounded attachment loop.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-E92167
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal comprised of two discs. One side has an arrow between an incomplete device, possibly a fleur de lys and letters, the reverse is blank.
Created on: Monday 24th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th January 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-10CD4C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single disc from a lead alloy post Medieval cloth seal. One side depicts a rose. No legends or numbers are evident, but this is most likely part of an alnage (duty) seal of late 17th to early 18th century date.
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Monday 9th August 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-075481
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy disc from a post Medieval cloth seal. On side has letters RC over a line of three pellets. The other side is blank. Circa 16th to 18th century.
Created on: Monday 21st June 2021
Last updated: Monday 21st June 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-FA4479
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval two-part lead cloth seal, probably 18th century. One face depicts the crest of the city of Leeds, with a ram suspended from its midriff within a shield. This is surrounded by a ring of pellets containing an inscription surrounded by an outer ring of pellets. The inscription reads N[]L[ ] & CO. LEEDS. On the other face is inscribed: three parallel horizontal lines. Between the two upper lines is the number '9', and between the middle and lower lines is '29/'. Max diameter: 35mm. Thickness: 3.5mm. Weight: 16g.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd March 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 10th March 2021
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Record ID: HAMP-B407F2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete disc from a four-part lead alloy cloth seal dating to the Commonwealth period (1649-1660). On side depicts the coinjoined shields of England and Ireland surrounded by a partial legend [...]MMONWEA[...]. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Tuesday 29th December 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th December 2020
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Record ID: HAMP-CF41C1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval probable four-part lead cloth seal, consisting of disc two and three only, and probably dating to c. 1525-1724. Both discs extend from either end of a bent connecting strip, a further flat projection extends from the second: probable portcullis of three uprights with angled ends (or possible black-letter initial) within raised beaded border // the number 6 or 9 within raised beaded border. The cloth seal measures 23.4mm in length, 17.1mm in width/ diameter, 3.3mm in thickness and weighs 4.70g.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd January 2019
Last updated: Thursday 3rd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rockbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-B3BD3E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1600-1800) two-part lead cloth seal, disc one retaining the squashed rivet and disc two with a central perforation: portcullis // worn/ illegible, break around line of rivet. The cloth seal measures 20.0mm in length, 13.0mm in width, 6.2mm in thickness and weighs 6.12g.
Created on: Thursday 1st November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Upper Clatford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-3D528B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two- or four-disc post-medieval (c.1600-1700) lead cloth seal for alnage/ subsidy. It consists of disc one only, rather oval in shape with the rivet to the reverse squashed to one side. The cloth seal depicts a crowned rose with the letters L S to either side and the remains of an inscription around the edge, reading from right to left [....]HOP or [....]HOF The rivet to the reverse is stamped with the remainder of the letters AB or perhaps AR or AP. The object measures 14.7mm in length, 10.5mm in max.width, 3.4mm in max.thickness and weighs 2.49g.The dimensions of the…
Created on: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Last updated: Monday 26th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bentley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-B2FC05
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post-medieval (c.1650-1700) four-part lead cloth seal, consisting of a square inner part ('disc' two or three) only. A fragment of connecting strip survives projecting from two opposing edges. It has a depiction to one face only, a letter V or perhaps a harp within a rope-like border. Several annulets are visible in the field surrounding the V/ harp, and within it are raised horizontal ribs (depiction of harps mroe usually have diagonal ribs filling the shape). It measures 15.2x13.2mm, is 0.9mm thick and weighs 1.20g. A similar harp, but with diagonal rib decoration, c…
Created on: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Last updated: Thursday 8th February 2018
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Record ID: HAMP-89D729
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A group of eight Russian Inland Village trade seals found close together, of 16th - early 18th century date. Each bale seal (except one, noted below) has a central circular depression on one face with a corresponding projection to the other face. The inland villages traded in flax products, furs and pelts. N / [...] // IOHOB; 19.7mm, 10.54g. MC / 10 A NHA // OPNNPI; 19.2mm, 11.80g. [No central depression/ projection]. *** / cross fleuretty with central pellet / .A. // *** / cross fleuretty with central pellet / UDIN; 19.5mm, 11.95g. ** / BA / [...] // ** / large star / CHVHNAC; …
Created on: Sunday 31st December 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crondall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-2F6803
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval (1600-1800) lead cloth seal of probably two-parts, consisting of disc one only and a small fragment of disc two only. Disc one is rather oval in shape. Incuse RA (letters individually crowned) / incuse 3 // part of a curving line on the rivet. Weight 8.37g; diameter 26.7x24.3mm // missing.
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2017
Last updated: Monday 22nd May 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quarley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-6FAD53
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1500-1800) two- or four-part lead cloth seal, consisting of an incomplete disc one only with some of the edge missing (old damage). The rivet is stamped with a ligated RW. It measures 14.6mm in length/ diameter, 2.8mm in max. thickness (edges - without rivet - 0.9mm thick) and weighs 2.49g.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-6F6FDB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1500-1800) two- or four-part lead cloth seal, consisting of disc one and two or one and four only. Half of the connecting strip (where it bends to the reverse) and part of disc two/ four is missing (old breaks). It measures 26.4mm in length (with the surviving connecting strip), 24.7mm in width, 4.9mm in max. thickness and weighs 6.46g. Disc two/ four is undecorated but where while disc one has a vertical projection with three horizontal cross bars emerging from a heart-shape. The cross bars narrow in length upwards from the heart. The heart bears the inscription [-]D…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-6E89B5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval (1500-1800) two- or four-part lead cloth seal, consisting of disc two or four only. It measures 19.8mm in length (with a small part of the connecting strip), 18.6mm in width/ diameter, 1.4mm in thickness and weighs 2.68g. The central aperture is irregular in shape and measures 7.9x6.9mm.
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
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Record ID: HAMP-1D79C0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seal, dating to the period 1500-1700. It is incomplete insofar as it is one of two discs from a two disc cloth seal. It depicts a crowned rose with an eight-pointed star to the left and a sun to the right. The cloth seal is circular in shape, measuring 25.62mm in diameter and is 3.56mm at its thickest. What remains is a singular disc, possibly disc 2, and what might be the circular rivet wedged securely, 11.42mm in diameter. The lack of a secondary disk means that this could equally be disc 1 with the base of the circular rivet. The patina is la…
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2017
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-94BB12
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal, possibly for a cloth known as bombazine, and dating to the period 1500-1700. It is incomplete as it is unclear whether it is part of a two or four part seal, though four part seals are more unusual. The cloth seal measures 20.12mm in diameter and weighs 2.74g. One side has the letter "B" next to a crowned possible pair of scissors, all is raised relief; the other side is apparently undecorated. The patina is an off white, with a thin line of dark brown in between the lead.
Created on: Tuesday 20th December 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Challow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-E89366
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval two-part lead cloth seal, probably a Weavers', Clothiers' or Searchers' personal seal, dating to the 17th or 18th century. Incuse M // AS (incuse on rivet). Weight 8.10g; diameter 19mm // missing.
Created on: Monday 12th December 2016
Last updated: Monday 12th December 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Cumnor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-0A8DB7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A piece of lead with no original edges, a clear transverse bend across the centre although the object has since been straightened. It depicts in raised relief the badge of the City of London, a shield with two incurves along the top edge and a triangular bottom edge; at the centre a cross with an upright dagger in the top left quadrant. D and I can be seen either side of the centre of the cross, above the top edge of the shield. Below the shield and visible to one side only (thanks to the damage) is raised foliate decoration in the form of a narrow stem with a thicker oval leaf to eit…
Created on: Monday 7th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Damerham', grid reference and parish protected.