Record ID: SF-8F502F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Six incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seals in variable condition. The style of lettering suggests 16th and 17th century dates. Monograms and initials on suggest that most are clothier, weaver or searcher's seals. 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 as part of a system of industrial regulation and quality control. In England seals of this type were current from at least the late fourteenth to the early nineteenth centur…
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-496470
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two disc, or the outer discs of a four disc lead cloth seal dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1724, probably 1702 - 1714.  The two discs are fastened by a rivet that passes through a hole in the centre of one disc, and is then squashed flat.  Most of the disc with the hole in it is missing, leaving only the disc with the rivet and the stamped and flattened rivet. The outer face of disc 1 ihas a possible bust within a square or lozenge frame. Disc 2 is missing except for the centre where the rivet from disc one has been pushed t…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th January 2024
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Record ID: GLO-FCE4EC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead cloth seal probably of 17th or 18th century date The seal is an eight-pointed star, two-disc type that has a small tab on the base suggesting a second set of disks would have been attached to the bas but are now missing. The seal is heavily worn resulting in the loss of all detail. The original detail of the seal is missing.
Created on: Thursday 11th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th January 2024
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Record ID: BERK-9590C1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-medieval lead two-disc cloth seal. It has been closed but the two discs are now dislocated from each other. The front disc bears the image of a horseshoe with 8 nails. The back disc is blank. The two discs are attaced by a strip of lead.
Created on: Saturday 6th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-813E06
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn or corroded two-part lead alloy post medieval cloth seal, with both plates in the shape of a six-pointed star. One side has a crowned rose, the other the letters HI within a border with illegible legend and possible date. Circa early 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D3FA46
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete four disc lead alloy post medieval cloth seal of later 17th century date, possibly an alnage seal from Gloucestershire. Two complete discs remain; one side has lettering which reads [...]/GLOS/TER/[...], with a numeral or unidentifiable object above and annulet or other letters below; the second (reverse) disc is blank. A projecting tab connects to fragments of the other two discs, one of which has an edge for a design, possibly a shield of arms.
Created on: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-023407
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal or other seal dating from the post medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is a two disc seal with a fluted connecting tab. An integral rivet from the back of one disc passes through a hole in the other and is flattened. The rivet disc is marked with a large plain letter C (or perhaps a crescent). The rove disc does not have any visible markings. The edge of the seal is bevelled. Length: 21.56mm Width: 13.37mm Thickness: 6.41mm Weight: 5.62g
Created on: Monday 18th December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-712172
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy object, probably a cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The object is broadly circular in form and consists of two discs pressed together. The edges are worn and incomplete. No details survive on either face and the object has a light grey / cream patina. Dimensions: Length 16mm; width 14.3mm; thickness 1.9mm; weight 2.81g
Created on: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-F627F8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead medieval or post-medieval cloth seal. Only one disc now survives. A sub-cylindrical sprue projects from the centre of the reverse, which would have passed through a hole on another disc originally, securing them together. The outer face is decorated with unclear lettering surrounding a porcullis design in the centre.   Similar designs are found on a number of two-part late medieval and early post-medieval seals illustrated by Egan (1995, 175-6, fig.24&25) and suggest that it is probably an alnage or subsidy seal. Diameter: 22.79mm, thickness: 5.26mm, …
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolpit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F610E3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval or modern tag or button. The object is disc-shaped with a misshapen sprue projecting from the centre of the reverse and squashed against itself. A section of the disc is missing to one side. The outer face is decorated with the raised letters 'L//IONA/STAB' in three lines in the centre surrounded by unclear lettering around the outside. The style of lettering suggests a relatively modern date and the object may be some sort of button or more probably a trade or customs tag for commercial goods.  Diameter: 23.69mm, thickness: 6.39mm, weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Woolpit', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-CC5A87
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two disc cloth cloth seal dating from the Post Medieval to Modern period, AD 1600 - 1900. The two discs are fastened by a split pin type arrangement and a connecting tab. The front face is stamped with the initials PA and a series of 4 small rings, two above and two below. The central rivet extends from its reverse and projects through the centre of disc 2 and is then squashed flat. There is no visible marking on disc 2 or the central rivet. Only part of the connecting tab remains. The seal has a light grey patina. It is 21.9mm long, 20.4mm wide and 3.8mm thick and weighs 7…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-CBE14E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete but broken lead cloth seal, of the post Medieval period, about AD 1550 - 1750. Only the two inner discs of a four disc seal survive. Two lead discs have been pressed together, connected by a strip. There are very faint signs of remnants of the motif and inscription on both discs, but there is too much wear to decipher them. Dimensions: The cloth seal is 19.94mm in length, 14.35mm in width, 4.37mm in thickness and it weighs 3.76g.  
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-C5E7B0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, rivet only, diameter 13.5mm. - // part of a privy mark or merchant's mark with R over M. Late 16th - 17th century.  Finder's number CMV/3
Created on: Friday 17th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-432622
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy alnage cloth seal from the reign of George I (AD 1714-1727) dating AD 1714-1727. Two of the original four discs remain, joined by a folded connecting strip. One disc bears the right facing bust of George I in stamped relief with legend reading: [...] REX, contained within a beaded border of short rays. The other disc features a lion couchant guardant left with a duty stamp (in pence) of '1' to the left of its head, and '1/2' to the right. The seal has a creamy white colour. Dimensions: length: 17.48mm,  w…
Created on: Thursday 21st December 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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
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Record ID: DOR-09004D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal. A two part seal with decoration on both discs. On one face is a central cross or privy mark flanked by possible letters and some symbols; a six pointed star on the bottom right. On the other face are further indistinct markings in a pellet border. Date: Post Medieval - c. 1500 - 1650 Dimensions: 18.15 mm x 2.61 mm Weight: 4.22 g This is similar to a number of items in Egan, G 1994 Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items in the British Museum, e.g. No. 208 (ibid p. 90 & p. 181 fig 30) which is dated to the 16th to early 17th centuries  
Created on: Wednesday 6th December 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C1F75E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead fragment from a 'four part' cloth seal, probably dating to the early 17th century. Lozenge shaped and flat, with sub-rectangular attachment strips at either end. The seal face depicts a crowned harp within a scribed lozenge border. The reverse is plain and the surface displays a light buff colour. Length 21.6mm, width 16mm, thickness 1.2mm, weight 2.4g. Similar examples on this database at: SUR-984FB4, LON-C2DF82 and SF-E311E2.
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C5E35C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1400 – 1900. The cloth seal is of the two-disc type though only one disc remains intact sealed by a central rivet. One surface is stamped with a five-pointed star. The other side appears plain. The metal has a light brown/white patina and is in fair condition. The seal is 21.8mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick and weighs 7.2g. Cloth seals attached to industrially produced cloths as part of ‘the alnage’: industrial regulation by officials who controlled the quality of cloth sold and levied a tax of a few pence…
Created on: Friday 15th December 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-5C5C31
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead two-disc type, cloth seal from the Belgian city of Tournai (whilst controlled by France) dating to the 16th-17th century. Two circular lead discs with a rectangular integral connecting strip. One disc has a depiction of a fleur-de-lis within a pelleted border and an outer inscription of [D]E TOURN[AI]. The reverse has turrets set on battlements within a pelleted border and a flower to the left with a further pelleted border encompassing all. The surface displays a light buff colour.  Diameter 18.3mm, thickness 2.6mm, weight 5.6g. Broadly similar e…
Created on: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-E8BD91
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete lead cloth seal, consisting of one disc with a rivet which is squashed to the surface. The disc has been broken from the connecting strip, so it is difficult to identify the form of seal, whether two-disc or four-disc for example. The stamp design is also difficult to identify, however there are clearly raised lines, two curved and one straight.
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.