Record ID: WILT-4AC756
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead cloth seal from Augsberg dating to c.AD 1500 - 1650.  It comprises two circular discs joined by a narrow strip of lead, folded to bring the discs together. Both discs are impressed with a raised design. On the front disc is an incomplete upper case letter A, for Augsberg, surrounded by four annulets within a cusped border. The reverse carries a design of a stylised pine cone above a horizontal band containing six pellets. The seal has a dark grey patina. It is 19.4 mm in diameter, 4.1 mm thick and weighs 10.15g.  Cf. Ega…
Created on: Monday 28th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 19th December 2022
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Record ID: BERK-733033
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth/alnage seal c. 1603 - 1625 AD. The impressed face design consists of an intertwined rose and Thistle with a crown above and the letter 'I' to the left of the crown, within a perimeter circle of short radiate lines. On the other side is the portrait of James I facing right.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th January 2022
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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: PUBLIC-BE87E2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval (1500-1700) lead cloth alnage seal, probably dating to the reign of Elizabeth I. On one side is a crown over chained portcullis, the other side is blank. 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 illustrated reference guide to the identification of lead seals attached to cloth. page 218). The cloth seal measures 14.7 x 14.5 x 3.9 mm and weighs 3.68 g.
Created on: Saturday 8th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 13th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-8FC4A8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One section of a post-medieval lead alloy Norwich Weavers' Company Seal, Worsted Reformed, dating to the 17th century. Disc one reads [WOR /S]TED / [R]EFOR / MED; disc two is indiscernible. The object measures 18.48 x 20.65mm and weighs 3.29 grams. The seal was bent when found and straightened to read the full inscription.
Created on: Friday 11th January 2019
Last updated: Saturday 23rd February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton', grid reference and parish protected.

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-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: SUR-467348
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead cloth seal from Augsburg. Side 1: A + three annulets Side 2: A pine cone
Created on: Monday 16th October 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd February 2018
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Record ID: SOM-CE2E79
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably disc 3 or 4 of a 4-part cloth seal, dating to c. AD 1590-1724. The disc depicts a shield with indented edges containing a double-stranded equal armed cross with the sword of St. Paul in the top left field, with CIVITA[S LONDO]N around the edge. Dimensions: diameter 15.7mm; weight 1.13g. 4-part cloth seals had come into use by the end of the 16th century, with the alnage taxation system abolished in 1724 (Egan 1994, 2001). Similar seals from london can be seen illustrated by Egan (1994: figs. 19-21).
Created on: Thursday 28th September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 28th September 2017
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Record ID: SUR-92F881
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a two lobe Post Medieval lead cloth seal. Only part of one raised initial, an R or a B, is visible.
Created on: Sunday 2nd July 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2017
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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: WILT-2640BE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period ADc.1500- 1700. The seal is comprised of two discs, which are both linked together by a rectangular tag. The tag has appeared to have been a single piece lead with symmetrical sides and then folded over, sealing the two discs together. Originally, the symbol would have been stamped on the obverse surface of a disc, however this ceases to exist. The two discs have are damaged and both of the bottom edges have been folded away from each other over time. This has also happened to the rectangular tag. Overall, the seal is…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2017
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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.

Record ID: SUR-522AA7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One lobe from a Post Medieval lead cloth seal, possibly from the reign of James I. Side 1: Royal arms on a square-topped shield.
Created on: Wednesday 5th October 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 13th December 2016
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Record ID: HAMP-AAC4EC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (1500-1700) lead alloy two-disc cloth seal, apparently with the connecting strip missing. Disc one is apparently without decoration or legend. Disc two has the remains of possibly the raised letter V or A at the centre of the squashed rivet. The cloth seal measures 22.6x21.8mm, is 3.8mm thick and weighs 7.40g. Cloth seals were used to authenticate textiles in the medieval and post-medieval periods throughout Europe (Egan 1992;1).
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2016
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringwood', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-5EF211
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead post medieval cloth seal dating to AD c1500-1700. The seal comprises two parts joined in the centre. The seal is incomplete and is in two parts. The main section comprises a sub-circular front panel with stamped lettering comprising (possibly) of a large T with H and below it, P all entwined together. Beneath are the letters AB. The other side is plain, but with some scratchmarks which might be lettering. The seal is 21.27mm in diameter, 3.13mm thick and weighs 6.5 grams.
Created on: Monday 25th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 10th August 2016
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Record ID: SUR-F0B670
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead possible cloth seal. Side 1: A rose Side 2: Blank or unclear
Created on: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2016
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Record ID: SUR-C0929E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead biface cloth seal. Side 1: Merchants mark, appearing as an N over a W Side 2: The letter A (scratched)
Created on: Monday 30th May 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2016
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Record ID: SUR-0A9492
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval single lobe from a lead cloth seal bearing a crown and 1/2 to the right of the crown.
Created on: Sunday 14th February 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2016
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Record ID: WAW-FEEF62
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Post Medieval (16th to 17th century) lead or lead alloy cloth seal; composed now of a single oval discs with a flattened stud on the reverse. The outer face of the disc has a lion passant guardant, but only the lower portion of the lion is visible. The surface of the seal is a shiny light cream colour. It measures 16.37mm long, 10.45mm wide and 3.09mm thick. It weighs 2.7g. Cloth seals were in use between the 14th and 18th centuries (Egan, 1989) as a form of quality control. This is probably an early Post Medieval example, and many are known from this period, and issued …
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2016
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