Record ID: IOW-F6B203
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cloth seal, folded in the centre so the wider terminals are pressed together with the designs facing out. One face has a crowned thistle with a J to its left and an indistinct design to its right; the J is used instead of a 1. The other face has a profile of a Queen Anne, facing left towards the crowned thistle. There is an inscription surrounding this bust, although the section behind the bust has been damaged. The visible inscription reads MAG.AR...
Created on: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-DFB8F9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1600-1850. The seal is a two-disc rivet type with a long connecing tab. The upper disc is inscribed "N o // 29" which could relate to the length of the cloth, but the N could also be interpreted as a W. The lower disc has a flattened rivet which joins the two discs. There is an area of close spaced transverse lines in the centre, but no visible design. The object is 50.7mm long, 22.7mm wide, 9.2mm thick and weighs 15.95g. The seal itself , which is sub-circular is 19.2mm in diameter and 5.4mm thick. Often numbers were s…
Created on: Monday 7th June 2021
Last updated: Sunday 20th June 2021
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Record ID: WAW-8EA33E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable lead cloth seal dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1750-1850). The object consists of one partial disc with a cast rose design in relief made up of seven pellets set within a raised border. Above this design is a bordered circular void. On the reverse are two strips which could represent the remains of the second disc. The object has a light grey patina. A comparable example seen on the PAS database is SUR-B6C687. The overall dimensions are as follows: 20.36mm in length, 12.01mm in width, 5.44mm in thickness and 3.88g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2021
Last updated: Thursday 23rd September 2021
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Record ID: SUR-615C4E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from an alnage seal of late 17th to 18th century date, depicting a crown over numerals of 1 1/2 indicating the duty.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
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Record ID: SUR-615245
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from an alnage seal depicting a crown over a date of 1631.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
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Record ID: SUR-613C72
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy disc from a four part alnage seal, probably dating to the reign of George I (1714-1724). One side displays crowned impaled arms of England (three lions) and Scotland (lion rampant) flanked by numeral 1 and 1/2 indicating the duty paid on the cloth.
Created on: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 1st June 2021
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Record ID: OXON-23FC01
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal of the English seed merchants or seedsmen Webb and Sons seed merchants dating to c.AD 1890-1930. The obverse depicts an oval shaped ribbon with the words GRASS - [...] - AND - [...] within it. There are two concentric circular borders at its top and bottom. The concentric borders contain zigzagged line with the lower border having a lis in the centre. Across the top design is the banner reading WEBBS'. This design is topped by a crown. Around the outside is the inscription REGISTERED TRAD[E MA]RK. The reverse has the inscription WEBB & SON…
Created on: Monday 17th May 2021
Last updated: Monday 17th May 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B979DC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A four disc and double rivet lead cloth seal from the 17th Century AD. One disc is stamped with a capital "H" in its centre, within a circle. Around the outside of the circle is the date 1669, and the word "CLOTH". The other inner disc has the stamped impression of a shield, bearing the Insignia of Charles II. Of the two outer discs one is perforated and the other has a double rivet (used like a split pin) on its underside. When the connecting strip was folded in half the rivets were inserted through the perforation and bent outwards to securely fasten the two ends together. In its fa…
Created on: Wednesday 12th May 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 24th August 2021
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Record ID: NARC-93C033
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is a two part cloth seal, the object is circular in plan, and consists of two circular discs pressed together with a recurved rectangular tab connecting the two. Both faces have a stamped design, one face depicts an outer pelleted border with a probable letter W, the opposing face is heavily abraded and indecipherable. The metal is cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Length: 28.22mm, Width: 19.99mm, Thickness: 4.81mm, Weight: 8.4g
Created on: Monday 10th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th June 2021
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Record ID: OXON-3D6698
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy cloth alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702). This is possibly an incomplete two part cloth seal. Now only one disc remains, made of two squashed together discs which are sub-circular in plan. One outer surface has the raised design RWR (the first R is retrograde) ligated and, surmounted by a crown. The opposite outer surface is flat and plain. The surface of the seal has an off white colour. It measures 15.1mm long, 13.7mm wide and weighs 3 grams. Elton (2017) illustrates a similar cloth seal No. BSG.CS.0025…
Created on: Thursday 6th May 2021
Last updated: Thursday 6th May 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: SWYOR-D5DFF8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sub circular two disc rivet type lead cloth seal, probably post-medieval in date, about AD 1500 - 1900. The discs are connected by a central integral flattened rivet which passes through a hole in the other disc. Both discs have a broken connecting loops at one end. One disc also has projections at the other end, perhaps from poor finishing. The upper disc is marked with initials over an identification number reading: (S )[-]) / 0 / 348. The surface of the lower disc is damaged and unclear and there are no other identifying marks visible.The patina is light brown with smal…
Created on: Monday 19th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th July 2021
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Record ID: SUR-0545C4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy alnage seal, probably dating from the reigns of William III or William III and Mary (1688-1702). One disc features a bare-headed bust, right with legend OF ENG-LAND, the other depicts a crown with the duty value of 1 1/2 pence above.
Created on: Friday 9th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 9th April 2021
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Record ID: SWYOR-EE0201
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two disc cloth seal dating from the Post Medieval period, AD 1553 - 1700. It is an example of the County series bearing a crowned portcullis. The two discs are fastened by a split pin type arrangement and a connecting tab. Disc 1 is illegible. The rivet projects from its reverse. Disc 2 is a ring, with the rivet projecting through the centre and then squashed flat. The design is a portcullis of four by four squares with a crown above. Any lettering at the sides, or a surrounding legend identifying the county is illegible. The seal is 22.36mm long, 18.06mm wide and 4.3mm thick. …
Created on: Thursday 8th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 16th April 2021
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Record ID: SUR-EC394D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small 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: Thursday 8th April 2021
Last updated: Thursday 8th April 2021
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Record ID: WAW-DBC279
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two-disc lead cloth seal dating to the late Medieval to early Post Medieval period (c. AD 1400-1600). The object is roughly oval in plan and has the partial remains of one disc retained in the centre of the more complete disc. On the partial disc is an S in the centre with the remains of the number 4 above. The opposing face is blank. The object has a white patina. A comparable example can be seen in Elton (2017: 252) ref. 6-BSG.CS.00049. Elton (ibid.) notes that the figure 4, also knows as the 'Staff of Mercury', can be found at the head of almost every marine mer…
Created on: Wednesday 7th April 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 27th July 2021
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Record ID: BH-C6BD29
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Alnage cloth seal of 18th century date. The seal consists of a pair of circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. On one disc is a stamped (relief) right facing bust of George I (1714-1724), within a beaded line border. Another short broken tab extends from the edge of the disc. The other disc features the sigil of the Prince of Wales; three feathers piercing a crown - within a beaded border with the number 'I 1/2' - the duty in pence. The edge of the disc has a broken squared scar where another connecting disc once attached. The patina is even greyish-whit…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: BH-C69EA1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Alnage cloth seal of 18th century date. The seal consists of a pair of circular discs joined by a folded connecting strip. On one disc is a stamped (relief) right facing bust of George I (1714-1724), within a beaded line border. The surrounding legend reads ‘FIDEI DEFEN’. The other disc features a crown over a united rose and thistle plant with the number 'I 1/2' - the duty in pence. Another broken rectangular tab projects from this disc. The patina is even greyish-white in colour. The cloth seal measures 23.2mm long and 2.5mm thick; the discs are 14.9mm di…
Created on: Tuesday 6th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: BH-335D29
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval four disc lead cloth seal of the 18th century. The seal consists of two pairs of discs linked together by a connecting strip at the centre and at one end another folded connecting strip. Outer disc 1 features an integral rivet; both are blank. Outer disc 2 features several etched scratches. Inner disc 1 depicts the bust of King George I (AD 1714-1727) surrounded by a beaded border and part of the legend, reading [...]A[...]. Inner disc 2 possibly features a crown surrounded by a star and the numbers '88'. The seal has an even mid-grey patina and measures…
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2021
Last updated: Monday 26th April 2021
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Record ID: BH-32FFB2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead cloth seal, probably of the 17th to 18th century. It consists of two pairs of discs linked together by a connecting strip in the centre and at one end a folded connecting strip. An integral rivet through one of the outer discs secures the outer discs together. Of the inner discs, the surface of one is decorated with the bust of either William III or George I surrounded by the legend 'ON.ENG-LAND'. The other features three fleur-de-lis. The outer discs are also decorated; the integral rivet possibly by a crown over incomplete initials '[...]P', and the oth…
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: BH-32AC56
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead cloth seal, probably of the 16th century. Only one of the two flat discs survives. This is circular and has a short flat tab where the connecting arm is broken.The front face is decorated in light moulded relief and depicts a robed figure sat facing forwards on a rounded high backed chair. The figure holds a sceptre in their right hand and wears a crown on top of the head. A plain single lined border surrounds the motif. The rest of the surface is flat and plainly finished, as is the reverse. The entire object has a mid-grey patina. It measures 15…
Created on: Tuesday 30th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 23rd April 2021
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Record ID: PUBLIC-F0AF9D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead biface bag-seal of early modern date (c.1880-1950). Description: The seal is round in form. Obverse: a saltire in the central field with the legend SPRATTS PATENT. Reverse: POULTRY MEAL. Measurements: diameter: 17.3mm; thickness: 5mm; weight: 11.5g. Discussion: Spratts Patent Limited was a manufacturer of domestic animal foods.
Created on: Saturday 27th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 3rd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-488666
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Post-Medieval four part lead cloth seal. Only the two looped innermost discs survive, with the outer riveting discs missing from old breaks. Both extant discs carry shields in relief; one is quartered and is possibly the Royal arms, the other has a chevron ermine with irresolvable features in chief and base, possibly the arms of the Company of Clothworkers. For a similar seal see NMS-E57344 on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. Circa 17th century. Extant length 25.1mm, diam 14.4mm, weight 3.43g.
Created on: Friday 19th March 2021
Last updated: Saturday 20th March 2021
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Record ID: WAW-2291F7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
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 and has the partial remains of one disc retained in the centre of the more complete disc. On one face are the Roman numerals XXV and on the opposing face is depicted a portcullis with an initial, possibly S, to the left. 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). The initial S is presumed to be from the alnager's…
Created on: Wednesday 17th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 10th August 2021
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Record ID: SF-F7736F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval cloth seal. Only one sub-circular disc survives. The outer face of this is decorated with the raised letters W // XXX. A small integral rivet projects from the centre of the reverse. To one side there is a break where it would have attached to another disc originally. The style of lettering suggests a 16th or 17th century date. 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 q…
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxlingham Nethergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F76C2B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval two-part cloth alnage seal. Both parts are sub-circular in shape and they are joined by a long strip folded in two. One part has a sub-circular hole through the centre and the other a sub-circular projection from the centre of the reverse, which has been passed through the hole and hammered flat to fill it, dividing it into two parts in the process. One face has a bust left with the letters OF ENG behind and the other face a fleur de liswith the number 1 to the left and 1/2 to the right (the duty in pence). The surface of the metal is corroded and there i…
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bracon Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F76545
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An ?incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seal. Formed from two sub-oval discs joined at one end. Any design on each face is entirely obscured by corrosion and damage. A rock and sand are embedded in one face. Probably fairly late in date given the design. 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 fourteeth to the early nin…
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bracon Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F75EB8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval two-part cloth seal. Both parts are sub-circular in shape and they are joined by a long strip folded in two. One part has a sub-circular hole through the centre and the other a projection from the centre of the reverse, which has been passed through the hole and hammered flat to fill it. One face has the letters AF on it and the other an unclear monogram or other design. It is hevaily corroded and bent out of shape. The letter on one face suggests that this may be a clothier, weaver or searcher's seal, which are often difficult to assign to a specifi…
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxlingham Nethergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F75791
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval two-part cloth seal. The surviving section is sub-circular in shape, its outer face bearing the inscribed letters PF. A small part of the other section is attached to the centre of its reverse. The strip that would originally have joined the two sections is missing. The style of lettering suggests an 18th or 19th century date. 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 q…
Created on: Monday 15th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 18th June 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Saxlingham Nethergate', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-543924
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead or lead alloy seal, probably an alnage or flax bale seal. The inscriptions and decoration are largely illegible but on one side the initials VL surrounded by raised pellets in groups and single. The central 'plug' on the other side has the letters OR over D but the rest of the face is blank. Suggested date range c1600 to c1800 AD. Length 22mm, diameter 20mm, weight 5.57g.
Created on: Sunday 7th March 2021
Last updated: Friday 4th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Poulton-le-Fylde', grid reference and parish protected.

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: SUR-62B1CC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post medieval rectangular, lead cloth seal. The front is stamped with lettering and Roman numerals reading [...]HAX[...] / [...]XX[...]. The reverse has a cylindrical integrally cast lug, 5.2mm thick, which has been bent to one side.
Created on: Wednesday 24th February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 24th February 2021
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Record ID: BH-29BF29
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead-alloy two-disc cloth seal dating AD 1619 or 1679. The seal consists of two discs connected by a bent rectangular tab. One of the discs is complete with a worn flat tab on the lower edge. The face of this disc is decorated with a circular beaded border enclosing the legend ‘SVF[…]OLK’. A five-pointed star separates the S and K. Below the lettering is a single lined circular border enclosing the date ‘1619’ or ‘1679’. The other disc is broken and features the remains of an unclear motif. This is possibly part of a harp or shield with two fi…
Created on: Tuesday 9th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: WMID-D46848
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead cloth seal possibly dating to the 17th century. The object consists of a rectangular shaped folded flat piece of lead alloy, that has a join slightly off centre. On the front face is a stamped crown motif with initials below. It is possible the initials are W R as seen on other examples recorded on the database. It is thought that these represent William III. The object has a well developed cream to light brown coloured surface patina. Parallels recorded on the database include SUR-4A1A51 and SUR-D4A044 both with the crown and WR initials and both disc…
Created on: Friday 5th February 2021
Last updated: Friday 5th February 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-ABF22D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead cloth seal of late 15th or 16th century date The seal has circular discs (of 19.0mm maximum diameter) and appears to have been of two disc type (with a thickness of 4.3mm and weighing 4.5g). The obverse face is comparatively intact and depicts a forward facing seated king on his throne and holding a sword in his right hand and a sceptre in his left. The Arms of England appear to have been depicted on the king’s chest. The depiction of the king extends beyond a beaded border at the top and probably also at the base but the design is now lost. There was a legen…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-039649
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead cloth seal probably of late 16th or 17th century date The seal is circular and only one incomplete discs now survives (with a maximum surviving diameter of 20.7mm, a thickness of 2.4mm and a weight of 3.8g). The disc present is the reverse disc and is somewhat difficult to discern and comprises a shield device containing a possible central monogram of combined letter forms: IMP, above which is a cross of ‘4’ form with a loop at its apex. At the base of the shield is a possible W, cut by an inverted V. Outside of the shield are single devices, there appear…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
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Record ID: OXON-007BAA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead food label. The object has a circular main disc. A small rectangular tab extend from this disc before ending in an abraded break. On one side of the disc are the remains of a flattened rivet. On the opposite surface is the raised Hebrew letter looking like an N. The cloth seal is an off white colour. The object is 15.8mm in diameter, 19.8mm long including the tab, 4.4mm thick and weighs 4.58 grams. A similar example has been found near maidstone in Kent Kosher Food Lead Seal, Plumba (bagseals.org) and a further example is discussed…
Created on: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 7th June 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-EF832E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead cloth seal of late 16th century date The cloth seal is English and was probably of four-disc type but is now heavily-truncated (with an overall with of 14.8mm, a thickness of 2.8mm, a maximum diameter of 11.7mm and a weight of 2.6g). One face has a portcullis and the other face has the Arms of England (quartered with opposing three fleurs and three lions; pre 1603). The encircling legend does not survive but ity is possible to suggest: ] C E O R [ The top of the portcullis does not survive, with no surviving evidence for a crown.
Created on: Monday 25th January 2021
Last updated: Monday 25th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-6EC6B2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead cloth seal probably of 17th or 18th century date The seal is of circular, two-disc type (with a maximum diameter of 26.5mm, a thickness of 5.2mm and a weight of 11.9g). One face comprises a central cross flanked by two stars each side of the upright. The reverse disc has the central legend: 20 within a beaded border. There is a further device at the base of the cross, now difficult to discern, possibly BI. The seal is likely to be a clothier’s, weaver’s or searcher’s personal seal and is difficult to attribute.
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-6EBB5A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bridgend
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead cloth seal probably of 17th or 18th century date The seal is of circular, two-disc type (with a maximum diameter of 19.6mm, a thickness of 3.1mm and a weight of 6.0g). The complete disc comprises a legend: S / B.S above a decorative scroll. The reverse disc is blank. The seal is likely to be a clothier’s, weaver’s or searcher’s personal seal and is difficult to attribute.
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: NMGW-6DDD87
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Carmarthenshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval lead cloth seal probably of late 16th or 17th century date The seal is of circular, two-disc type (with a maximum diameter of 20.5mm, a thickness of 2.6mm and a weight of 6.0g). The complete disc is stamped T D. The reverse disc is somewhat difficult to discern and comprises a central cross of 4 form and flanked by two stars each side of the upright. Outside of which are the letters W [ ] / W Y or possibly I. At the base of the cross is a letter W. There is the suggestion f further stars defining a border. The seal is likely to be a clothier’s, weaver’s…
Created on: Tuesday 19th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 19th January 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-5BA057
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and folded Post-Mediveal lead alloy cloth seal, dating to AD 1625 - 1649. On one face is a stamped design of a crowned rose with a C to the left and R to the right, within a pellet border. The other side is undecorated. Diameter: 18.5 mm Weight: 2 g Several examples on the database have crowned roses with royal initials to the side (usually C/R etc) which are similar to this example e.g. SF-02F767 and SUR-FF8E42 where the design is on a four part Hampshire seal; they are thought to relate to Charles I, 1625-1649 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 6th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 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: PUBLIC-479EA3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy bag seal of the two disc type with a connecting strip of probable post-medieval date (c.1500-1700). Description: The discs are 21.3mm diameter, with one face depicting a key-like monogram. It has a bow of three ropework loops, a straight shaft and a bit resembling a reversed figure four. The shaft has four elongated straight loops along it's length. The other disc has the numerals 42 scratched on the surface. Measurements: Diameter: 21.3mm; thickness: 3.5mm and weight: 9.2g
Created on: Thursday 24th December 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-F75A91
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Round, lead cloth seal of probably Post-Medieval date. On the front of the seal is a circular impression but there is no image or lettering on it. The separate piece of lead on the back is folded over the front to hold them together. There is also a small pinch on the edge. Light beige colour with brown spotting. Diameter: 23.4mm, Thickness: 2.7mm, Weight: 6.9g
Created on: Tuesday 8th December 2020
Last updated: Friday 11th December 2020
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Record ID: NLM-4B2F38
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A pair of cast discs, the smaller bearing a stamped image of a crown with three jewels above an heraldic shield bearing an indistinct charge, and pressed against the larger disc. A smaller partial disc forms the end of a tab pressed against the back of the larger of the pair. The object retains a grey metal tint. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1660-1700 Diameter: 17.9mm, Thickness (overall): 6.7mm, Weight: 9.18gms
Created on: Monday 30th November 2020
Last updated: Monday 30th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winterton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-250A20
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, diameter 17mm. Arms of England, probably Elizabeth I // illegible (rivet only). 1558 - 1603 Finder's no. POD 11/13
Created on: Saturday 28th November 2020
Last updated: Saturday 28th November 2020
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Record ID: NMS-110FAB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval two-part cloth seal, diameter 17mm. - // part of a privy mark (rivet only). Late 16th - 17th century. Finder's no. POD 10/87
Created on: Friday 27th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B77203
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead bi-face bag seal of probable post-medieval date (c.1600-1800). Description: The seal is formed by two circular discs of lead joined together by a narrow strip of lead, then bent together. One face has the letters CANT / WH in two lines (probably an abbreviation for Canterbury and the merchant's initials) The other face has a shield bearing a broad plain cross. Measurments: Diameter of discs 10.3mm, overall thickness 2.5mm and weight 2.4g.
Created on: Monday 23rd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 2nd September 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-7F8ED9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of two post-medieval lead cloth seals, late 16th - 17th century: - two-part, incomplete but - // crown above illegible device (rivet only). - disc 2 or 3 from a four-part, diameter 13mm, a quartered shield with a bend and a small central shield with illegible devices.
Created on: Friday 20th November 2020
Last updated: Friday 20th November 2020
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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: BH-D40DCC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Central Bedfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead-alloy alnage seal, probably dating to the reign of George I (1714-1727). The seal consists of two flat discs conjoined by a bent flat rectangular tab. One face features a right facing bust with no discernable legend. The other face depicts a horse or unicorn rampant left with the number 'I' in front and 1/2 behind. All surfaces have white-grey patination. The seal measures 17.35mm in diameter, is 2.68mm thick and weighs 2.74 grams.
Created on: Thursday 12th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: LEIC-BD1E08
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal of the Commonwealth, dating to AD 1657. It is part of a four-part cloth seal, but half is missing due to an old break, two discs remain. One side of the seal shows a plain cross with a ornate/foliate saltire possibly an oak leaf, the other a cockerel, advancing left, above a strung bow which is shown horizontally, string uppermost. The cockerel is flanked by two numerals, 5 and 7. Length: 19.87 mm Width: 15.02 mm Thickness: 4.27 mm Weight: 2.9 g Rod Blunt (via Stuart Elton), says: "The impression depicting a cock is un…
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 11th November 2020
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Record ID: SUR-A6FF39
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post Medieval four part lead alloy cloth alnage seal possibly dating from the reign of James I (1603-1625) One disc remains and features a crowned thistle with a 4 to the left indicating the duty in pence. The other side is blank.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2020
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Record ID: SUR-A6E9F5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete four part lead alloy cloth alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702) One side features a crowned RWR monogram for William III. The other side has indecipherable scratched letters or numerals.
Created on: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 10th November 2020
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Record ID: NLM-2B3F19
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible cloth seal fragment. Cast disc with stub of a stalk on the back. The front bears a stamped impression resembling a Tudor rose of two superimposed orders. The disc is too thin to have served as a button. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 19.3mm, Thickness (clear of stalk): 1.0mm, Weight: 3.14gms
Created on: Wednesday 4th November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 5th November 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Low Burnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-01267E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two disc rivet type lead cloth seal of medieval or post-Medieval date, about AD 1300 - 1700. The seal is a two-disc rivet type, and probably the personal seal of a clothier or weaver. The discs are joined by a broken connecting looped tab, while the hole in one disc is filled with the integral flattened rivet from the other disc. Bth faces are worn and there is no surviving decoration of inscription. There is an overall mid grey patina. Length: 41.5mm, Width: 31.1mm, Thickness: 3.7mm and Weight: 15.81g Geake (2001) notes, "Cloth seals began to be applied in the medieva…
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 9th February 2021
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Record ID: WILT-FFE46F
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval incomplete lead-alloy two or four part cloth seal, dating to the period c.AD 1500-1700. The seal is roughly circular in plan, and on one side lettering possibly reads WIYU. The reverse has the remains of the rivet as well as the faint imprint of the coarse warp and weft of the cloth. The seal measures 19.1mm in diameter and is 1.2mm in thickness. It weighs 2.71 grams.
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2020
Last updated: Thursday 19th November 2020
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Record ID: WREX-2EE8B5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a lead cloth seal dating (c.1660-1724AD). This is a single disc, from a four disc alnage seal. The seal depicts a crown within a border of pellets. On either side of the cross pattée on top of the crown is 1 ½ signifying the alnage tax paid on the cloth it was attached to. Elton (2017) notes that the alnage system officially ended in 1724 with the death of George I. The other side of the seal is blank. The seal is very thin with crack lines and a powdery white patina. Height: 13.7mm; width: 16.9mm; thickness: 0.9mm; weight: 1.2g
Created on: Friday 23rd October 2020
Last updated: Friday 23rd October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Martin's', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-838AD4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is a single disk and partial rectangular tab. The disk is missing a portion of its lower edge. The retained portion has a central design composed of a beaded outer border and central harp with 2 above. The metal is light brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Length: 16.81mm, Width: 13.44mm, Thickness: 1.77mm, Weight: 1.4g
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: NARC-837AEA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy Cloth or Bag Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1750). The object is circular in plan consisting of two discs interconnected by a bar. One of the disk is completes, the other is only partially retained. In the centre of the retained disk is the merchants mark which consists of the symbols: ŦII, the retained portion of the opposing side retains a central cross. Diameter: 20.65mm, Thickness: 4.39mm, Weight: 6.8g The metal is brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Egan states: "Lead seals were put on commercially produced cloths as…
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: NARC-835177
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1550-1700). The object is a four disc, cloth seal and is composed of four thin discs connected in sequence by narrow, thin strips. The disc at one end of the row has a circular perforation and that at the opposite end an integral spike. The strip of metal between the two central discs is then folded over so that the spike on one end passes through the perforation at the other. The two central discs are then impressed with a design. The design on one side depicts an equal armed cross with a leaf or similar in each quadrant. On …
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: NARC-833EED
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is a two part cloth seal, the object is circular in plan, and consists of two circular discs pressed together with a recurved rectangular tab connecting the two. Both faces have a stamped design, one face depicts tan outer pelleted border with a large central pellets, the opposing face depicts two crossed swords. The metal is light brown in colour with a predominantly smooth patina. Length: 23.69mm, Width: 19.57mm, Thickness: 6.58mm, Weight: 12.1g
Created on: Thursday 15th October 2020
Last updated: Friday 16th October 2020
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Record ID: OXON-704BAC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Post-Medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700 The surviving part consists of two incomplete discs with an integral rivet extending from the reverse of one, threading through a circular hole on the second and then being stamped flat over to hold them together. The connecting strip for these seals is missing as is the the a large portion of disc 2. Disc 1, the un-pierced disc is circular in plan. Its outside surface is plain and undecorated. Disc 2 is may have been circular in plan however, all that now survives is an oval section that wa…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
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Record ID: DUR-6D1FC7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Darlington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval lead bag seals in good condition. 1. Oval shaped seal measuring 19.0mm x 16.7mm, 3.9mm thick. Weight: 6.39g One face reads N?_ PROCE?SS/FLOUR. At the bottom is a dot, sideways diamond, dot. The other face reads ___MUHLEN GESEL__/ NEUMUHLEN/ [line dot line] KIEL 2. Oval shaped seal measuring 18.4mm x 16.4mm, 3.6mm thick. Weight: 6.43g One face reads NE__PROCE__/ FLOUR, At the bottom is a dot, sideways diamond, dot. The other face reads CHE MÜHLEN GES__/NEÜMUHLEN Both seals are previously known to collectors and the Portable Antiquities Sche…
Created on: Wednesday 14th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
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Record ID: SF-45A8E0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval two-part cloth or bag seal. Both parts are sub-circular in shape and they are joined by a long strip folded in two. One part has a sub-circular hole through the centre and the other a sub-circular projection from the centre of the reverse, which has been passed through the hole and hammered flat to fill it, dividing it into two parts in the process. One face has a monogram featuring the letters FSB/YR. The letter on one face suggests that this may be a clothier, weaver or searcher's seal, which are often difficult to assign to a specific individual. …
Created on: Monday 12th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wortham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-F2A822
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead cloth seal dating from the later Post Medieval period, about 1700-1850. The seal is a two disc rivet type; in this example the connecting tab has become, probably post-depositionally, squashed between the two discs. Both discs have beaded borders in moulded relief, but the inner one has no other legible markings; the outer disc has the seriffed numbers 1 3 2, or possibly A 3 2, above which are the illegible remnants of a design; there is a transverse moulded line above the 2. The numerals probably refer to the length or weight of the cloth. The object, which has a light gr…
Created on: Thursday 8th October 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Record ID: LEIC-D89E1C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Rutland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post-Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal, dating to c. AD 1350 - 1750. It is a two part seal, consisting of two discs, linked by a rectangular strip of lead, 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. One face is undecorated, the other has a raised obscured rectangular design with two incised horizontal lines. Length: 17 mm Width 11 mm Thickness: 5.5 mm Weight: 6.73 g
Created on: Wednesday 7th October 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rutland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-720FFB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval four part lead cloth seal dating to AD 1707 - 1714. It is damaged, with the two inner parts separated at an early date, and the outer parts missing. It shows , on one face, the bust of Queen Anne facing left within a segmented border. Inscription reads AN. SCO. F.ET.HIB On the other face is a double rose with the digits 3 over 4. Dimensions: diameter c 14mm; c 0.95mm thick; weight (together) 2.5g cf Elton 2017 p166
Created on: Friday 2nd October 2020
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2020
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Record ID: NMGW-33312B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth alnage seal of Post Medieval date (Likely 16th or 17th century). One side bears a central design of crown over chained portcullis as is standard with alnage seals. An inscription in Lombardic capitals runs clockwise around edge from a fleur-de-lys initial mark, but only the final five characters are visible, giving the possible inscription: …RERGR. The reverse of the seal bears an integral rivet. Alnage seals typically had two discs and were used to seal cloth as proof of tax paid.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton Grandison', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-33134C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary lead cloth alnage seal of Post Medieval date (Likely 16th or 17th century). One side of the seal shows a fragment of a portcullis design, marking it out as an alnage seal. The other side is undecorated. Alnage seals typically had two discs and were used to seal cloth as proof of tax paid.
Created on: Tuesday 29th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stretton Grandison', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-2478D8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1500-1700. The seal comprises of two circular disks, broadly the same size, and a connecting strip. One face has an incised HO with C below all in capitals. The opposing face has the initials F F incised in capitals. The lower half of the first F is worn. The seal has a cream coloured patina. Egan (1995) illustrates a number of cloth seals with various legends and motifs. He suggests from the late 16th century following to the 17th century, two disc seals were used in the dyeing industry to …
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
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Record ID: NMS-20E81A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three post-medieval lead cloth seals, two-part, circular, 16th - 17th century: - diameter 15mm, IAN above angular motif appearing as two forward slashes superimposed on the letter Z // illegible. - diameter 16mm, Crown over illegible motif // rivet only. - diameter 14mm, fleur-de-lis over portcullis // illegible.
Created on: Monday 28th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 29th September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-075339
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating to 1603-1609. Both sides of the seal are decorated. On the obverse, a running stag is depicted. The stag is facing left and is illustrated with large antlers, head, torso, legs and tail. The fur on the torso is depicted with a series of fine, parallel lines. Between the hind legs, the stag’s genitals are visible. The date ‘160…’ is partially visible on the right hand side of the stag’s antlers. A shield bearing the Stuart coat of arms has been stamped into the reverse of the seal. In the bottom right quadrant of the coa…
Created on: Sunday 27th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-067A97
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal probably dating from AD 1550-1650. This cloth worker's personal seal is formed of two discs. One disc is solid, and one was formed with an integral hole for the rivet to be placed when fastening the seal to the cloth. The two part seal has a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs. The rivet is visible on the reverse of the disc. Over time, the cloth seal rivet became dislodged, and the two discs came apart. Subsequently, the finder opened and flattened the cloth seal. A stag’s head has been stamped on the obverse surface…
Created on: Sunday 27th September 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th September 2020
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Record ID: NMS-A1C53A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead four-part cloth seal, circular, diameter 14.5mm. - // Eagle displayed, [H A L ] I F A X ˑ 16 [ // Arms of the Commonwealth THE COMMONWEALTH ˑ The impression on disc 2 is off-centre. Cf. Egan 1987, 257 no. 2763. 1649-60.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 5th July 2021
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Record ID: NMS-A14962
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval lead two-part cloth seal, circular, diameter 13mm. The die was larger than the flan. Shield paly for six ]I A T . O R[ // Crozier within pelleted circle, legend illegible. From Malines (Mechelen) in Belgium, cf. Egan 1994, 112, fig. 43, no. 325 First half 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2020
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Record ID: SF-3366E2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval 'six-disc' alnage cloth seal. There are two parts each comprising three conjoined discs. A narrow strip links the two slightly larger central discs - now split at one side. Pointed prongs protrude from the revere of the two outer discs of one side and these pass through corresponding circular holes in the two outer discs of the other half. The designs on the outer faces of the discs comprise: blank // arms of Stuart Britain // blank /// blank // *LENOX C around CL conjoined // blank. Egan (1995, 76, no.200) illustrates a similar example and writ…
Created on: Thursday 17th September 2020
Last updated: Thursday 21st January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stonham Earl', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-798335
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One disc from a lead cloth seal. It is Disc 1, with the remains of a rivet on the reverse. The front is stamped with letters in three lines: M S / B C F / B I. This is a Norwich Weavers' Company seal, with the initials (in theory) those of the twelve wardens of the year; compare Egan 1994, no. 82. Egan dated these seals to c. 1650-1705 (1994, 46). It may perhaps be from the same year as NMS-52C0A5, which has similar initials. 20.3 x 16.5mm, weight 3.2g.
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: NMS-794915
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete two-disc lead cloth seal, a privy seal of a clothier, weaver or searcher. Disc 1 is stamped with the incuse initials LA side by side. Disc 2 has relief initials IS, with scrolly knotwork around, within a circular border of a narrow ridge within a broader one. 24.8mm long including connecting strip, 21.4mm wide, weighs 6.6g. This is a common combination on 18th-century cloth seals; compare SUR-DEAE12, WILT-9FFF41, SUR-8E5E7D, etc.
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd March 2021
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Record ID: GLO-233ED3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead cloth seal fragment consisting of one incomplete disc, probably of 17th century date. The disc is marked with the Three Feathers with a ribbon at the base, this would be the heraldry Prince of Wales with the crown at the base of the three feathers having been replaced by a ribbon
Created on: Friday 4th September 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2020
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Record ID: WAW-F78568
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal dating to the Post Medieval period (AD 1689-1702). The seal is sub-circular in form and represents two out of a four-part cloth seal connected by linear tabs, the upper set of which have been broken. One face depicts the bust of William III facing right with the inscription OF . ENG. LAND surrounding, all within a rope-like border. The reverse depicts a rose with a I above, indicating a duty of one penny, within a rope border. The object has a pinkish-grey patina. Leahy and Lewis (2018: 281) have stated that cloth and bag seals, dating from th…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Friday 4th September 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-F74A7B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two disc rivet type lead cloth seal of Medieval to Post Medieval date, AD 1300 - 1850. The seal is a two-disc rivet type. The discs are joined by a connecting looped tab, while the hole in one disc is filled with the remains of an integral flattened rivet from the other disc. The rivet hole face is worn and abraded with no visible markings. The reverse face is worn and abraded but faint markings in rocker arm or rouletting is visible, perhaps forming number 25, or a capital letter N or Z. There is an overall pale brown patina. Length: 25.86mm, Width: 19.28mm, Thickness: 8.5…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Monday 23rd November 2020
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Record ID: OXON-F68BAB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The front face of an incomplete lead cloth seal of Post-Medieval date. The alnage seal would have originally comprised four sub-circular discs and a folded connecting strip. Now only one of these circular discs survives with a small projecting tab extending from one edge, The outer surface depicts a square topped shield bearing a triple stranded cross dividing it into four quadrants. This is worn and bent such that it is not possible to determine if any device is placed in the right quadrants although the left ones appear to be blank. This is surrounded by an inscription the o…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd September 2020
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Record ID: NMS-E668C3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval two-part lead cloth seal. Disc two is stamped with a curvilinear motif forming at least three intertwined figures-of eight, within a circular beaded border. Only that part of the design that fell on the hammered rivet of disc one is preserved. A small trace of the beaded border remains visible extending into disc two proper, but elsewhere the rest of the design has been lost to wear or poor striking. The face of disc one is unstamped. 16th to early 18th century. Length: 27.4mm. Width: 18.7mm. Thickness: 4.6mm. Weight: 6g
Created on: Tuesday 1st September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 1st September 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-655C67
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal from Augsberg, dating from the early Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1650. It is either one thick disc or 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. The reverse carries a design of a stylised pine cone above a horizontal band containing six pellets. The seal has a dark brownish-cream patina. It is 14.35 mm long, 12.74 mm wide and 3.12 mm thick. It weighs 2.31 g. Augsberg seals are illustrated in Egan…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: SWYOR-6451B9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal dating from the Post- Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1700. It is formed from of two circular lead discs pressed together, ubut it is not clear whether it they are from a two disc or a four disc cloth seal. One disc is unmarked and the other disc carries an embossed heraldic design consisting of a rectangular shield with rounded corners, divided into quarters, of which two are visible. There are three fleurs in one quarter and a horizontal motif in the visible part of the other. They were probably part of the royal arms. The seal has a pale cream patina. It is 14.68…
Created on: Wednesday 26th August 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd 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: SUR-D2CBDE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal. The remaining disc is stamped with a lion standing left, over a crown between the numbers 1 and 1/2 (to indicate duty of 1 1/2 d) within a milled border. Circa late 17th to early 18th century.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Thursday 20th August 2020
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Record ID: SUR-CFF13B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal comprised of two discs. One is stamped with a monogram or privy mark of W (I or P) / XX over a date of 1722, all within a beaded border. The reverse has scratched letters, possibly I I or R I.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2020
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Record ID: SF-960311
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead post-medieval Russian flax or hemp bale seal. Very roughly sub-circular in shape with a hole running through the centre from top to bottom through which twine or thread could be passed. Lettering on both faces. Length: 22.5mm, width: 19.5mm, thickness: 4.6mm, weight: 11.7g
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2020
Last updated: Friday 7th August 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near East Bergholt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-936771
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of King George I (1714-1727) dating to the early 18th century. Only one disc with part of the connecting strip survives. The front of the seal depicts the bust of King George I facing right within a milled border. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The cloth seal measures 20.2mm long, 14.12mm diameter, 1.48mm thick and weighs 1.92 grams. For similar cloth seals recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database, see BH-9B7C00, SUR-ADEC76, OXON-5F79FD, SUR-F6AC71 and WILT-500992.
Created on: Tuesday 4th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th August 2020
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Record ID: WILT-3CF11C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy post-medieval cloth seal, dating to the period c. AD 1600-1700. The seal comprises one circular disc from a two or four-part seal. This disc exhibits a crowned thistle set within a beaded border. An outer border of incuse rays is present around the edge. The other side is blank. The cloth seal measures 16.08mm in diameter, 1.17mm in thickness and weighs 1.94g. Cf. DOR-06A417 on the database and Egan, 1994, p. 178, No. 141.
Created on: Friday 31st July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 5th August 2020
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Record ID: NMS-B0286B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc one of a two or four-disc medieval or post-medieval lead cloth seal. It is nearly circular, with one part of the edge flattened, most likely where the connecting tab would have been. The front bears a stamped design which is obscured by wear in the centre. Around the outside, and within a circular border, the four limbs of a poorly defined cross fleury emerge. Immediately outside the obscured central area, and about halfway along their length, each limb appears be flanked on either side by a pellet. There is a figure in one of the four quarters, between two of the limbs, probabl…
Created on: Friday 24th July 2020
Last updated: Monday 5th October 2020
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Record ID: NMS-87CA87
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete and distorted post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, circular, diameter approximately 20mm. - // uncertain motif, probably a portcullis (rivet only). 16th century.
Created on: Friday 10th July 2020
Last updated: Friday 10th July 2020
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Record ID: LVPL-5EE6EC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1650). The seal would have originally comprised of 2 disks, of unequal size, and a connecting strip. The remains include a single, whole but undecorated disc and a small remnant of the second disc attached to the complete one, which depicts a fleur de lis. Attached to the whole disc is a portion of the connecting strip that is slightly twisted and broken. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. The partially surviving cloth seal is in poor condition …
Created on: Wednesday 8th July 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 27th October 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stoke upon Tern', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-4904DF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy two-part cloth seal which has been partially folded back on itself. One side has a triad of letters and numerals I II / I within linear borders with individual circles around the "I" and "II". It is unclear which way up the design is meant to be read. The reverse has numerals scratched onto it - possibly 16[...]. Circa 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th July 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 8th July 2020
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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: SF-9C10D9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1800. It consists of an elongated oval disc, which has a squashed integral rivet on one face. The head of the rivet has unclear stamped design; the outer face of the disc has a faded stamped design and the letters [...]WG[...]. Length: 18.04mm Width: 10.85mm Thickness: 3.62mm Weight: 2.72g
Created on: Monday 29th June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Birdbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-601C89
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy cloth seal of probable Post Medieval dating, circa 1500-1700. The seal comprises of two circular disks, broadly the same size, and a connecting strip. One face with the flattened rivet in it, has a beaded border and then a merchant or privy mark consisting probably of the number 4 and a five pointed star. The reverse face is undecorated. It measures 23.1 mm in length, 17.1 mm diameter of the disks and 4.5 mm thick. It weighs 7.4 g. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. The cloth seal is in poor condition as a r…
Created on: Sunday 14th June 2020
Last updated: Sunday 14th June 2020
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