Record ID: NLM-2A3EA3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead possible cloth seal fragment. A thin disc of lead, stamped or hammered and bearing a neat uniface design of a plain voided cross within a plain border, the latter partly lost. Patinated. The finder kindly suggests an identification as a token, but the fabric is too thin to admit this, or indeed any sustained or recurrent use. This object was presumably detached from a two-part or multiple seal attached to unspecified goods. The plain design does not appear in the recent (2017) corpus of cloth seals published by Stuart Elton. It does not figure in Egan's (1994) presentation of clo…
Created on: Thursday 1st August 2019
Last updated: Thursday 1st August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-0575D8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating to c. AD 1675-1700. Discs 1 and 2 of a probable two-disc seal. A finely depicted three-masted ship with square sails with the stamped, incuse initials A R on the first disc. The second disc and the reverse of the rivet depicts rigging, with an H in relief surmounting a coil of rope with a knot on the left. There are further incuse stamped letters on the second disc, probably D R, above the rivet. Diameter: 35.20mm; thickness: 5.30mm; weight: 23.17g. cf. Egan (2001: 66) no. 127 for a similar example.
Created on: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: SOM-F05F37
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete four disc cloth seal comprising the inner two disc probably dating between c.AD 1500-1700. The discs have a complete connecting strip on one side which is bent in half to place them back to back. There is a scar from the loss of the connecting strip on the opposite edge of both discs which would have led to another two disks joining the whole seal by a rivet. Both discs are very abraded and bent such that it is not possible to confidently date the design on their surface although they they may have faint traces of writing. The cloth seal discs each measure 14.4mm long, …
Created on: Monday 29th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BH-EC7FCD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Post Medieval cloth seal dating from the seventeenth to eighteenth centuries. The cloth seal comprises two flat sub-oval discs with a connecting strip. The upper surface bears a relief-stamped crowned royal shield surmounted by a crown and orb. The reverse surface is plain. The cloth seal measures 34.6mm long, 26.1mm wide, 3.8mm thick and weighs 14.11 grams.
Created on: Monday 29th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
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Record ID: HESH-B242F5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth seal dating from the early modern period, probably Queen Anne - George I's reigns, c. 1700-1727. The seal is incomplete and only one single face( of the four part seal) survives. The upper surface is impressed with a rampant Unicorn advancing left within a ring of pellets; at the foot of the unicorn is the number 3. The upper edge of the seal has been pierced by a single hole which has been drilled from both faces. The diameter of the hole is 1.7mm. Similar seals have been recorded by the PAS - all suggest that this form is an alnage seal, that is …
Created on: Friday 26th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 5th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9BD482
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1500 to 1700. The surviving part consists of two complete discs with an integral rivet attached to the first and piercing and then being squashed over the second. A short connecting strip projects from both discs and is folded. The main disc is flat and would have been circular in form although it is now irregular around its edges which have been bent and broken. The outside surface of this disc is flat and plain. Its reverse has the remains of an integral rivet which has been stamped flat. The squashed diamet…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9B71CC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal of the Norwich Weavers Company, from the late 17th century. The surviving part consists of two complete discs with an integral flat tab extending from, threading through a slot on the second and then being folded over to hold them together. A connecting strip projects from both discs and is folded over. Disc 1, the un-pierced disc, is circular in plan and stamped leaving the raised inscription [WOR//S]TE // REFOR//MED (Worsted Reformed) . The tab is integral to disc one, triangular shaped and pierces disc two. Disc 2 is also circular in p…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9B48ED
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1500 to 1700. The surviving part consists of two complete discs with an integral rivet attached to the first and piercing and then being squashed over the second. A connecting strip projects from both discs and is folded and then bent so it is perpendicular to the two discs. Disc 1, the un-pierced disc is circular in plan and stamped leaving a sub-oval depression, that may have intended to have a raised border now mostly faded within which is the raised number "7". The rivet is integral to disc one and pierces disc …
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9B0E8E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period c. AD 1500-1700. The surviving fragment consists a single disc (disc 1) of a two- or four-part cloth seal, with a smaller integral rivet projecting from the reverse that has been stamped flat The main disc is flat and would have been circular in form although it is now chipped along half of its diameter such that it is less regular in shape. The outside surface of this disc is flat and plain. Its reverse has the remains of an integral rivet which has been stamped flat. The squashed diameter of this rivet is 9.9mm. On …
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 14th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ilminster CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-98FB6B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1600 - 1700. The object is one half of a two disc seal. It comprises a circular disc with an integral rivet to the reverse. The upper surface of the disc is stamped with two lines of Roman numerals reading: XVII[-]//XVIII[-]. The metal has a mid-brown patina and is worn. The seal is 19.6mm in diameter, 4.9mm thick and weighs 3.1g. Similar seals are discussed in Egan (1995) p.59. This was likely a cloth seal used by a weaver, dyer or searcher. The use of Roman numerals to denote length or weight of materials is kn…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 8th August 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-982C55
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead 'rivet type' cloth seal consisting of two discs joined by connecting strips dated . The rivet on the lower disc has been passed through the fabric and the hole in the other disc and then flattened to secure it. The lower disc is sub-circular in shape and slightly smaller than the top which has more of an oval shape. The flattened rivet has been stamped with the letters 'CH' and these are separated by two vertical lines that could be flower stems. The lines cross over above the letters and have possible flowers at the ends though these are difficult to identify due to…
Created on: Thursday 25th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th January 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Around Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-85E8C1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead cloth seal, circular, diameter 21mm, late 16th - 17th century. - // part of a privy mark (little more than the rivet).
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-83B1CA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). One side features a left-facing bust of Queen Anne; the other depicts the royal AR monogram with numbers 1/2 to the left indicating the alnage subsidy of a 1/2 penny for the cloth and with the legend [...]RAINED above.
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 30th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SOM-832FFE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700. The cloth seal consists of the remains of two circular discs joined together by a connecting strip and a rivet that was pushed through the hole in one disc from the other disc and stamped flat. The pierced disc and the rivet squashed over it have a stamped design on them. This has the initials A P divided by a vertical lines running down the seal. This vertical line is part of a privy mark made of a continuous lines that first runs transversely near the top of the seal before curving down and upwards over itsel…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Bagborough CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-81F314
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead allot Cloth Seal of Late Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1500-1650). The seal is formed of two discs with a connecting strip and integral rivet on one of the discs connecting the two. The face through which the rivet has pierced appears to have a rose stamp with a crown above. Lettering is visible around the edge, but only KASN is visible. On the other disc is •X•X within a circular border. However, this disc is heavily worn. The object has mid-light grey with patches of white concretion on both sides. Length: 23.99mm, Width: 21.31mm, Thickness: 3.44mm, We…
Created on: Wednesday 24th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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
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Record ID: SOM-6D0E22
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1500 to 1800. The surviving part consists of two complete discs with an integral attached to the first and piercing and then being squashed over the second. A connecting strip projects from both discs and is folded. Disc 1, the un-pierced disc is sub-circular in plan and stamped leaving raised letters "X" followed by "III" placed underneath the letter X on its surface. The rivet is integral to disc one and pierces disc two. It is otherwise plain. Disc 2 is also dub-circular in plan and a similar but not identi…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shepton Beauchamp', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-6CCD1D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal of of Augsburg, Germany, dating to the period c. AD 1500-1650. The surviving fragment consists a single disc (disc 1) of a two- or four-part cloth seal, with an integral rivet projecting from the reverse. A small part at the edge of the disc is folded over and this may be a remnant of the connecting strip (or of disc 2 in the case of a four-part seal). The disc is stamped with a design featuring a large letter A in relief in the centre, with prominent serifs, a flat top and a slight v-shaped cross-bar. There is a small circle above the A,…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barrington CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-59C193
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead cloth seal of the Norwich Weavers Company, circa late 17th century. The outer face has a three line legend reading WOR/STED / REFOR/MED: the reverse has a number, probably 28, which indicates the quantity of yards the piece contained (see Egan, (1987), p173 and BH-1A11D7).
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Record ID: SUR-58F124
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four-part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702). The disc features a bare-headed bust, right, with legend MAG BR - REX; the reverse is blank.
Created on: Monday 22nd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 24th July 2019
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Record ID: SF-09AAF3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval probably cloth seal, dating to AD 1600-1700. It consists of a disc which has a stamp of the shield of England on one face. The opposite face is plain and bears a central raised knob, which might be the remainder of the rivet. The edge of the disc has a broken protrusion which might remind of the connecting strip. Cf Egan (1995, p. 176, fig. 25, no. 112). Diameter: 14.68 mm Thickness: 2.09 mm Weight: 1.61 g
Created on: Thursday 18th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monks Eleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-097B6D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval two-disc cloth seal, probably dating to AD 1600-1700. Only the disc with the rivet survives; it has an unclear stamp on the back face while the squashed end of the rivet, on the opposite face, it bears a stamp depicting a crown above a circle enclosing a cross. The connecting strip is broken and it survives to the fold. Cf Egan (1995, p. 161, fig. 10, no. 11). Diameter: 12.61 mm Length: 18.02 mm Thickness: 3.14 mm Weight: 2.65 g
Created on: Thursday 18th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monks Eleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-F36782
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead cloth or bag seal, the front marked with a lattice or waffle pattern on the front, possibly a portcullis. The reverse bears evidence of the rest of the seal in the form of a raised, uneven ridge.
Created on: Wednesday 17th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 3rd April 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hassall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-DE2DF9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Post Medieval two-disc cloth seal, dating to AD 1570-1700. The back of the disc is flat and undecorated, while the squashed head of the rivet on the other face bears a stamped crown with an unclear symbol below (possibly a quatrefoil, a cross or a letter). Cf Egan (1995, p. 59, fig. 26, no. 120). Length:18.15 mm Thickness: 2.98 mm Diameter: 17.77 mm Weight: 4.79 g
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alconbury Weston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-DE03CE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a two part post medieval lead bag or cloth seal dating to c.AD1660-1685. The seal is uniface, featuring a bust to right possibly of Charles II. The rim is damaged but appears to have originally had a design of raised areas meant to resemble the crumpled edge of a prize ribbon. A similar example of the PAS database includes IOW-5327FA and SOM-F6213D
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Marbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-DDEF0A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal of Post-Medieval date, AD c.1500-1800. The remains of this seal weigh 3.56g and seem to consist of part of one disc and the flattened integral rivet. The surviving incomplete disc (probably disc one Egan,G. p.2). has a diameter of 21.0mm and thickness of 1.2mm. The external surface is smooth and plain with the exception of thin incised linear markings that appear to be letters, incorporating a capital 'M' with line across the base. Rotated 90 degrees clockwise the capital 'M' might also be described as a flag on a flagpole, rectangular in s…
Created on: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 16th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-C90DAE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cloth seal of probable 17th-18th century date, uniface, and with the outer surface depicting a skirted angel holding a palm leaf and sceptre. Lettering encircling the outer border reads 'GLORIA IN EXCELSIS'
Created on: Monday 15th July 2019
Last updated: Sunday 8th September 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tarporley', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-8A800E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval lead cloth seals without inscriptions, one two-part, diameter 21mm, and discs 1 and 4 from a four-part, diameter c.15mm. Late 16th - early 18th century.
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-868C54
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead alloy cloth or bag seal with an embossed design of an openwork swastika within a beaded border. The reverse appears blank.
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 16th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-860912
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead-alloy seal cloth 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 partial legend reads GEORG[IVS REX]. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The cloth seal measures 17.2mm long, 14.2mm diameter, 1.1mm thick and weighs 1.31 grams.
Created on: Friday 12th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 31st July 2019
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Record ID: NMS-724173
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seals, mid 16th - early 18th century: - four-part, discs 1 and 4 only, diameter 11mm, no device. - four part, discs 2 and 3 only, diameter 11.7mm, very worn and illegible. - two part, diameter c.16mm, incomplete, no device, with textile impression on reverse / small part of uncertain device (rivet only). - two-part, diameter unknown, incomplete, no device / small part of uncertain device (rivet only).
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th July 2019
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Record ID: NMS-71F5FC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead four-part cloth seal, length 27.2mm, diameter 11 - 12.5mm: - // NEW / DRAPE / RIE / 73 // illegible, extremely faint impression // -. Cf. NLM-4FC382, SWYOR-A73997, SF-67FA56, NMS-F1CC23, NMS-9C6A15 and NMS-809371. Egan 1994, 137, cat. no. M7. The number 73 indicates the date, 1673.
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2019
Last updated: Monday 11th May 2020
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Record ID: BUC-5EB89C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead four lobe cloth seal dating to AD.1660-1800. Outer disc 1 is the outer or rivet disc, and is blank. Inner disc 2 has the raised letters 'CAL[...] / ZAT [....] / 166 [ ....] surrounded by a solid lined border. Inner disc 3 has a shield, decorated with a diagonal line across, and a smaller shield in the centre. Outer disc 4 is the rove disc and has a circular perforation with a projection from the opposite disc contained within. The cloth seal is a grey white colour, and measures 28.4mm in length, 13.4mm in width, 7.7mm in thickness and weigh…
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 12th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-479108
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead or lead alloy rivet from a cloth or bag seal, of Late Medieval to Early Post medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). One disc of either a two or four part seal is present, consisting of the rivet end. The rivet is conical shaped, but now bent over and not straight. It has a circular base, with a small rectangular strip at one side. This strip would have attached it to the other discs in the cloth or bag seal. The rivet has a base diameter of 12.0 mm and is 8.6 mm tall. It weighs 2.3 g. The rivet is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. More complete…
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GLO-F65462
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead Post-Medieval cloth-seal, two lead discs held together by an integrally cast prong on the back of one disc, passed through a central oval hole and then stamped closed. On one side is a hanging fleece on a finely hatched background. The outside of the disc is truncated. A legend ran around the outside of this disc, unfortunately most of this area is now truncated resulting in only a W remaining at 8 o'clock. The other disc is complete but has two opposing sides folded into the middle which has covered the reverse. These items are dated to the 15th-18th century with the remaining d…
Created on: Friday 5th July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 18th September 2019
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Record ID: NMS-CB86D9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead four-part cloth seal, circular, diameter 9.5 - 10.5mm, length 25.3mm. - // two lions passant guardant above 16-- // a crown // - Cf. NMS-8F392F which bears the date 1636.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th January 2020
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Record ID: NMS-C95675
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal: crowned fleur-de-lis with crown between small E R (for Elizabeth I, 1558-1603) // blank. Diam.16mm.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: NARC-B55565
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1671). The object is composed of with two sub-circular discs with a rectangular tab attaching the two discs. The tab is incomplete due to old abraded breaks around the outer flan of the disks. This tab would have allowed the sealing cord to pass through the seal and attach it to the bale of cloth. Both faces of the seal are heavily abraded however some of the design is legible. On face is illegible. The other face retains its motif which reads: SA[I?]//1671//●[rose] ● The metal is a dark cream in colour. Length: 17.6…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd July 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-4DEEE9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval two-disc cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1600. The front of the surviving disc depicts a castle with two towers and a high central gate. The back face of the disc has the squashed head of the integral rivet, which depicts a horizontal raised line and a cross with expanded arms. From the edge of the disc protrudes a remainder of the linking strip. Cf SUR-708C25. Diameter: 14.27 mm Length: 17.91 mm Thickness: 3.59 mm Weight: 3.16 g
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-4C7AB5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of post-medieval lead four part cloth seal, one disc: Stuart royal arms // blank. Diameter 12.5mm. 1603 - 1688 (excluding 1649-60).
Created on: Thursday 27th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: WILT-0B744A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1800. Probably disc-3 of a 4-part seal. A flat circular disc of lead, truncated by an old break, with the top edge lost. The disc is stamped with the initials TG within a beaded circle, with the inscription [...](V/Y)OR[...] around the outside. Diameter 16.4mm; weight 0.92g.
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 24th June 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-0AA83A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probably lead Post Medieval two-disc cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1800. The front of the disc surviving bears stamped letterings in two lines, now mostly unclear: [...]AV//[...]. The back face has the head of the integral rivet squashed and stamped with a possibly W above III symbols. The edge of the disc have two V-shaped notches. Diameter: 19.72 mm Thickness: 4.08 mm Weight: 4.86 g
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-0A45C6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval two-disc cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1800. The front of the disc surviving bears the number [X]XII encircled by a raised line. The back face of the disc has the squashed head of the integral rivet, which bears a private mark depicting (O)M divided by a vertical raised line, above a stamped heart enclosing the letters RH. Cf Egan (1995, p. 182, fig. 31, no. 223). Diameter: 19.54 mm Thickness: 3.29 mm Weight: 4.57 g
Created on: Monday 24th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 26th March 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-B49DBA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A pair of discs, one larger than the other, with a lug which passes from the smaller through the larger, with splayed ends to secure the arrangement. This also passes through a stamped design, appearing as two rows of three triangles, possibly very schematic crowns, though other readings may well be as apt. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600. Diameter: 21.2mm, Thickness (overall): 8.1mm, Weight: 8.17gms
Created on: Thursday 20th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 20th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-A582FC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-medieval two-part lead cloth seal. The cloth seal survives as two circular discs held together by an integral rivet attached to one disc that pierces the second and then is squashed. The second disc is plain but the first is impressed with the Tudor Arms of England (being a quartered shield with three lis in the upper left and bottom right quarters and three lions passant guardant in the remaining two quarters). Part of this is abraded such that the bottom right quarter is no clear. The seal is a mid cream colour and has quite chipped edges. The cloth seal is …
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Stour CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A053D4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy cloth seal. A pair of small discs linked by sprue and pressed or clamped together. A possible motif comprising multiple curvilinear lobes or petals, probably within a pelleted border, appears on both sides, and is possibly derived from a 'Tudor' rose. This indistinct pattern might alternatively arise from battering with a small tool. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1600 Diameter: 14.6mm, Length: 17.0mm, Thickness: 2.7mm, Weight: 3.14gms
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-A048EF
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy cloth seal. A cast pair of discs of diameter 18mm linked by sprue and pressed together, with a stamped image of a portcullis on one of the discs. Patinated. The portcullis probably indicates this to be an alnage seal. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Length: 23.4mm, Width/Diameter: 18mm, Thickness (overall): 3.8mm, Weight: 5.73gms
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scawby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-9FF16A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Windsor and Maidenhead
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of 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. Given the design, it is probably linked to the reign of James I of England. The surface has a pale grey/yellow patina. Diameter 14.19mm 19.66mm long and 0.96mm thick - it weighs 2.2gm.
Created on: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Last updated: Thursday 25th July 2019
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Record ID: SF-8DD981
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Post Medieval cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1700. It is a two-disc seal, which bears the outer face of one disc stamped with a crowned square portcullis, surrounded by an unclear legend reading: [...]VE (I)ABO[...]. The outer face of the second disc has the squashed rivet at the centre and probably bears no stamps. The two discs are linked by a folded connecting strip, which has a possible raised X stamped on the outer faces. Cf Egan (1995, p.169, fig. 18, nos. 48-49, p. 167, fig. 16, no. 42) Length: 30.75 mm Diameter: 20.39 mm Thickness: 4.53 mm Weight: 10.12 g
Created on: Tuesday 18th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 5th May 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heveningham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-760258
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. Paul Cannon kindly comments as follows: 'The crowned arms are those of the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands. The inscription reads, starting at 2 o'clock, "[H]AERLEMS GOET" ie Haarlem's goods. The other face probably has the numerals '20'. For a parallel with the same inscription 'GETWYNT' from a Dutch museum see https://www.textielmuseum.nl/nl/collectie/05655 This is a much less common version of the normal Haarlem's seals of which there are many on PAS eg https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/953338 For an explanation of Getwynt see http://www.bagseals…
Created on: Monday 17th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 19th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishop Burton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-23CED6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval lead alloy cloth alnage seal dating AD 1550-1750. The two discs and the rivet survive. The rivet, which is integral to and projected from one of the discs, was pushed through the central hole in adjacent one, before the two discs were pressed together. Most discs of this period were stamped with an inscription and a design, often a portcullis as Egan (1994: 9) notes that it was "the main design for alnage seals in the late Tudor period... and continued in use into the early seventeenth century", but this particular example appears to have been stamped wi…
Created on: Thursday 13th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd July 2019
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Record ID: NMS-0EEB53
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2 post-medieval lead cloth seals: (1) WAD / ED within .........NORWICH // the arms of Norwich, (2) 27 // illegible on rivet only. 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 12th June 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-E694A9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete disc from a two or four-part Post Medieval lead cloth seal dating from AD 1600 - 1700. It shows a fleur de lis and is probably from an alnage seal. A 2 lies in the upper left quarter, referring to the tax (alnage) paid on the cloth. Elton states that the fleur de lis is ubiquitous on cloth seals, but came into use with the Stuarts (Cloth Seals. An illustrated Reference Guide to the Identification of Lead Seals attached to Cloth: From the British Perspective. Stuart F Elton. Archaeopress 2017, page 217). It has a pale brown patina. It is 13.5mm in length, 10.97mm wide, 1…
Created on: Monday 10th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
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Record ID: SF-E2455D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1700. It is one complete disc of a two-disc seal; the outer face of the disc is undecorated while the back face has a central squashed rivet. The head of the rivet has a lattice stamped motif, probably a portcullis. The disc is heavily damaged and bent backwards. The connecting strip is missing. Cf Egan (1995, p. 37, fig 18, nos. 48-49). Diameter: 22.86 mm Thickness: 5.24 mm Weight: 7.15 g
Created on: Monday 10th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E23916
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1700. It is one complete disc of a two-disc seal; the outer face of the disc is undecorated while the back face has a central squashed rivet. The head of the rivet has a stamped motif depicting a series of crossing lines, which define a central lozange enclosing an E; two cells above have the letters I-S. The edge of the disc are slightly bent backwards. The connecting strip is missing. Diameter: 17.69 mm Thickness: 3.24 mm Weight: 4.05 g
Created on: Monday 10th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-E1EF5E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Post Medieval cloth seal, dating to AD 1500-1700. It is one complete disc of a two-disc seal; the outer face of the disc has a handmade crude engraved inscription having a central horizontal line with the number 21 above it and 19:2 below. The inner face of the disc has two circumferential grooves along the border and a central squashed rivet. The head of the rivet has an incomplete stamped monogram joining the letters T, F and H. The connecting strip is missing. Diameter: 28.54 mm Thickness: 3.47 mm Weight: 7.42 g
Created on: Monday 10th June 2019
Last updated: Monday 19th August 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Glemsford', grid reference and parish protected.

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.

Record ID: PUBLIC-A6EBF2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead cloth seal. Sub circular and stamped off centre, one side depicts a hanging sheep akin to the motif found on the Order of the Golden Fleece. A circle of very small pellets surrounds the hanging sheep. Outside the circle there is an inscription which is partially visible. *1?* [ ]RER*YB[ ] The other side of the seal is flat where it has been pressed against the other half of the seal. The colour is pale grey/brown. Width 25 mm, height 19 mm. If complete the diameter of the seal would have been 24 mm.
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 8th October 2019
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Record ID: NMS-A26D9D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of post-medieval lead four-part cloth seal. - / CAR / BAY / 1667 . Diameter 13mm. Extant length 16mm. For Kersey, a coarse woollen cloth. Cf. an example dated to 1668 found at Thornham, Norfolk (HER 50028, NMS-F18241).
Created on: Friday 7th June 2019
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-65F2E6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy bag or cloth seal, of probable Post medieval dating (AD 1700 to AD 1800). The seal consists of two circular discs, joined by a rectangular strip. The top disc is circular with traces of writing around the edge. The inscription is incomplete but it is possible to read [ ]GOT[ ]. On the back of the top disc is a triangular rivet, which extends through a central hole on the lower disc. Several punch marks are present around the hole on the lower disc. The seal measures 28.2 mm in length, 20.3 mm wide and 7.1 mm thick. It weighs 10.0 g. The seal is …
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 7th April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-64A2FD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seal, probably a four-part, diameter c. 15mm, mid 16th - 17th century - // portcullis (part of, on rivet only). Finders' number AD 823
Created on: Tuesday 4th June 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2019
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Record ID: IOW-5327FA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval lead alloy alnage cloth seal (c. 1660-c. 1688). Disc 1 of a four-part seal with a joining strip. Charles II type head, OF ENGLAND around within a beaded circle. The reverse is plain. The seal has a shiny buff patina Length: 18.6mm; width: 13.7mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 1.27g. Compare with Egan 1994: 178, fig. 27, ref: 137. Egan, G., 1994 Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum London: Department of Medieval and Later Antiquities, British Museum.
Created on: Monday 3rd June 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: PUBLIC-12BF51
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead cloth seal. The cloth seal consists of the remains of two circular discs joined together by a connecting strip and a rivet that was pushed through the hole in one disc from the other disc and stamped flat. The connecting strip is broken at the far end from the discs. One disc has a raised initial B In the centre. The seal has a white patina. Weight: 5.63 g, diameter : 15.5mm, thickness: 3.5mm, connecting strip length: 8.3mm
Created on: Friday 31st May 2019
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2021
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Record ID: NMS-017E5D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two discs from a post-medieval four-part cloth seal, diameter 13mm. - // portcullis (part of, on rivet only). Mid 16th - 17th century. Finders' number AD 755
Created on: Thursday 30th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2019
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Record ID: BUC-D0D3A5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval to modern lead bag seal.The seal is discoidal with one edge flattened, in the centre of this edge is a rectangular slot. This slot is mirrored on the opposite side, suggesting it goes all the way through the seal. One side is decorated with raised crossed lines and a crescent, The other side has an inpressed R with a pellet above. The seal is a white grey colour. The seal measures 19.7mm by 17.3mm, is 4.3mm in thickness and weighs 10.55g. Other similar bag seals on the database have been recorded dating from the 17th- 19th century.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-D0CD5B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714). One side features a crowned AR monogram for Queen Anne. The other side has the letters IW scratched on.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-D094AD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a four part lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reign of William III (1688-1702) comprising a sealed rove and rivet disc. The rove disc side features a crowned RWR monogram for William III. The rivet disc side is blank.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-CFA8F5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy cloth seal; one side has a portion of an elaborate monogram containing the letters BR, within a beaded border. The reverse has a letter A scratched into it. Circa 17th-18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 28th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 28th May 2019
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Record ID: SUR-7CC214
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy fragment stamped with a crude monogram, possibly A C, with pellets within a raised rim. The reverse has faint raised marks which may represent a grid with pellets. There is a pierced hole towards one side which may be intentional. Possibly part of a 17th - 18th century cloth seal.
Created on: Friday 24th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 27th May 2019
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Record ID: WILT-3FDCF5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead cloth seal with one stamped face, probably dating to c. AD 1600-1724. Disc 3 of a 4-part seal. The seal face is circular with two broken extensions opposite each other. It is finely stamped with a lion passant with a crown underneath, a figure 3 to the left, all within a roped border within a series of inward pointing wedges. The figure 3 represents the duty paid. The seal measures 26.9mm in length, 16.8mm in diameter, 1.1mm in thickness and weighs 2.66 grams. The Alnage taxation system ended in AD 1724 (Egan 1994), would the relatively fine stam…
Created on: Tuesday 21st May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
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Record ID: SUR-2A802C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy alnage seal dating from the reigns of William III and Mary (1688-1702). The inner disc features a bare-headed bust, right with legend OF ENG-LAND. The reverse features a crowned RWMR monogram for William III and Mary Stuart over an eight petalled flower. The alnage subsidy for the cloth of 4 1/2 pence is indicated around the crown.
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 21st May 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-27CB52
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, lead, probable cloth seal of Post-Medieval date (c.1500-1700). It is an annular disc with an irregularly exterior edge. The obverse depicts a central. short-arm cross with globular terminals. The reverse depicts an unclear, stamped decoration with lobed terminals. The lead is pale cream in colour, darkened to grey at one abraded edge. Diameter: 17.5mm, thickness: 1.7mm, weight: 3.0g
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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Record ID: WMID-269FD9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth alnage seal, probably of Early Post Medieval dating (c. 1525 to 1610), but the design did continued until 1724. The cloth seal is of the two disc part, with the connecting strip missing. Disc 1, the larger of the two is plain, a inner circle is visible, this probably corresponds to the head of the rivet, extending from the other side. Disc 2 is stamped with a depiction of a crowned portcullis, with chains down either side. It measures 19.7 mm in diameter, 1.9 mm thick and it weighs 3.54g. The cloth seal is a light to mid grey colour, with an even sur…
Created on: Monday 20th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 2022
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Record ID: NARC-E67B8D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1650-1700). The object is composed of two sub-circular discs are joined by a folded connecting rectangular strip. One disc bears the relief-stamped legend 'WOR/STE[D]/REFO[R]/MED'; the other disc is missing a small portion of its face from the centre of the disk. The number '2[7]' is visible within the retained portion of the disk. This is an example of a Norwich Weavers' Company Seal, 'Worsted reformed' series of seals, issued in Norfolk in the late 17th century, for attachment to worsted cloth. Length: 23.44mm, Width: 1…
Created on: Friday 17th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 17th May 2019
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Record ID: BUC-AC628E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post medieval cloth seal, dating from c. AD 1500-1700. The seal consists of two discs that have been pressed together, On one side the seal is decorated with a raised motif, possibly depicting the number 4. This disc is circular with one edge projecting in a triangular shape, ending in a worn break. The other disc is worn and broken, missing the edges. The seal is a cream colour with patches of grey and white. It measures 20.9mm in length, 19.2mm in width, 3.1mm in thickness, and weighs 4.33g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 29th May 2019
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Record ID: KENT-95E90E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seal of 17th-century date from Haarlem in the Netherlands. Description: The seal represents one complete disc of a two-disc seal, part of the other disc remains attached at the rear but none of the connecting loop remains. The remaining disc bears the stamped shield of arms of the city of Haarlem 'sword erect, four mullets to sides, cross potent in chief'. The inscription reads '+ HAER[LEMS] GOET' ('goods from Haarlem') . The remains of the second disk the rivet which held the two discs together. It bears the remains of the numeral '20' in rel…
Created on: Monday 13th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 14th May 2019
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Record ID: NLM-55CF98
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal, as kindly identified by the finder. A probably oval plate, broken at one end, with a rhomboid section sprue connecting it to a [now] open horseshoe-shaped loop or rove plate pressed against its back. The plate bears the stamped motif of a tall open crown with four upright pellet-ended fleurs. Possibly an alnage seal. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Length (overall as found): 21.2mm, Width: 11.4mm, Thickness (overall as found): 4.3mm, Weight: 4.28gms
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swinhope', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-544BA3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (late 16th to 17th century) lead alloy cloth seal: This is a two-part cloth seal comprising two circular discs, but only one disc remains which is crumpled and creased. and a trace of a connecting ribbon. The design on both discs is not clear. The surface of the seal has a cream coloured. It measures 14.17mm long, 11.98mm wide, 2.01m thick and weighs 1.13g. Egan (1994) illustrates cloth seals of varying dates, but few this small. It probably dates tothe early Post Medieval period. Egan, G. 1994.Lead cloth seals and related items in the British Museum Occasional …
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-54251B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (late 16th to 17th century) lead alloy cloth seal: This is a two-part cloth seal comprising two circular discs, but the outer edges appear to be missing. There appears to be two discs, both without the stud and central perforation. One disc is undecorated, and disc two has a stylised and ligatured privy mark reading ET. The surface of the seal has a cream coloured. It measures 10.9mm long, 10.33mm wide, 3m thick and weighs 1.93g. Egan (1994) illustrates similar cloth seals with a privy seal, for example Nos. 21, 219-231 dating to the late 16th to 17th century. E…
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: WAW-536605
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (late 16th to 17th century) lead alloy cloth seal: This is a two-part cloth seal comprising two circular discs. Disc one is undecorated, and disc two has a stylised and ligatured privy mark reading IS with T to the right and V below. Possibly an omega or M above. The surface of the seal has a cream coloured. It measures 28.14mm long, 21.46mm wide, 6.39mm thick and weighs 12.32g. Egan (1994) illustrates similar cloth seals with a privy seal, for example Nos. 21, 219-231 dating to the late 16th to 17th century. Egan, G. 1994.Lead cloth seals and related items in …
Created on: Friday 10th May 2019
Last updated: Friday 10th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-1857A9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead artefact, probably one part of a two part lead cloth seal dating from the post-Medieval period, about AD 1500 - 1800. It is flat and discoid, and there are faint traces of an impressed design on both sides, most of which are very worn and unclear. Those elements that can be seen consist largely of short, straight lines. The seal has a light grey patina. It is 17.2mm, in diameter and 1.6mm thick. It weighs 2.16g. It is possible that this is a lead token of some type, but the diameter and thickness suggest that the identification as a seal is more likely.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 4th June 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-1684C3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy cloth seal dating to the late Medieval to Post-Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1700). It is annular, the front face bearing a smaller disc than the one behind. The edge of the front disc is surrounded by a beaded border and encompasses an armorial shield depicting a hanging sheep. The hanging sheep is part of the coat of arms of the City of Leeds. The reverse disc is plain, but inscribed in two field with characters that are probably all numeric. A proposed reading of the numerals is '104 / 5514' with the two igures divided by a lateral incision. Similar examples…
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Monday 3rd June 2019
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Record ID: BH-15DCAD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Post-Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714) dating to the early 18th-century. The front of the seal depicts the bust facing left of Queen Anne surrounded by a border of short raised transverse pellets and the legend MAG B[RI] REGINA. The reverse depicts a rearing unicorn facing left, also within a circumferential boarder of short transverse pellets. The seal 18.2mm in diameter and 3.8mm thick. It weighs 2.54 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 7th May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
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Record ID: WILT-ADFAF8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval lead alloy two-disc cloth seal dating to c. AD 1500-1650. The seal is formed by two circular discs. These discs are joined by an integral connecting strip which is folded in half so the discs over-lie each other. The seal is then stamped on the discs creating a design on both faces. This design is a pinecone, heraldic badge of the city of Augsburg, with leaves protruding at the base. The other side has a symbolic 'A' motif, this is surrounded by a border of pellets. The two discs are now permanently sealed together. Measurements: Diameter 18.4mm; Length 28.8mm; Thic…
Created on: Thursday 2nd May 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 18th June 2019
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Record ID: SUR-9A95F8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a lead alloy searcher's seal consisting of a folded rectangular strip; one side is stamped IO(HN) / HAIG, the other with numerals 20. Circa late 18th to 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd May 2019
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Record ID: NARC-96E1E1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1750-1850). The object is composed of with two sub-circular discs with a small amount of retained rectangular tab attaching the two discs . the tab is incomplete due to old abraded breaks. This tab would have allowed the sealing cord to pass through the seal and attach it to the bale of cloth. Both faces of the seal are heavily abraded however some of the design is legible. On face is inscribed with a raised moulded J.S. the other face is more heavily abraded and the legible motif which is composed of one large raised pellet w…
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-716E93
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-piece lead cloth, bag or bale seal, probably of post-Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1700. It consists of two discs but there is no evidence of a connecting tab nor of an attachment rivet. No design is visible on either disc apart from some scratched marks on one face. The seal has a light, cream patina. It is 20.6mm in diameter and 3.3mm thick, It weighs 5.83g.
Created on: Monday 29th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-6F65CA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two piece lead cloth seal of post-Medieval date, probably about AD 1500 - 1700. It consists of two discs joined by a short tab, one disc having a large central hole and the other an integral, divided flat rivet. The tab has been folded then the rivet has been passed through the hole and flattened during the stamping process to complete the fastening. Both sides are impressed with lettering which appears to read London: LON on one face and DON on the other. The seal has a light cream patina. It is 5.8mm long, 11.8mm wide and 4.2mm thick. It weighs 2.97g. Compare NMS-128034.
Created on: Monday 29th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 12th June 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-5E22C8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead sub-circular cloth seal dating from the later medieval or post medieval periods, about AD 1350 - 1900. It is a two disc seal with a double rivet (like a split pin) projecting from the centre of disc 1 and passing through a hole in disc two before being flattened against the back of disc two. No design or lettering on either disc is legible. A damaged strip connecting the two discs projects from the edge. The seal has three further perforations - neat circular holes, punched from the front of disc one. It is not clear whether these were crated before or after use. The objec…
Created on: Sunday 28th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Record ID: SUR-2D1CCB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with a privy mark on one side surrounded by a beaded border. The mark comprises the letters G Z H over a central stalk, with perpendicular arms over a loop at the base and an unclear projection obove, (similar to an upside down anchor). The reverse is blank and there is a stamped pattern of Vs between linear borders on the connecting tab. Circa 16th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-2D0AC2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with a privy mark on one side surrounded by a beaded border. The mark comprises the letters T H within a heart surmounted by a double-looped device which could be a crown. The lower portion of the heart has an unclear bifurcated projection. The reverse is blank. Circa 16th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-2CEB3B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal with a privy mark on one side comprising the letters XX surmounted by what looks like a Greek capital letter Psi (Ψ). Above this is an impression of the cloth preserved on the seal. Circa 16th-18th century.
Created on: Friday 26th April 2019
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: DEV-05B5DE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy cloth or alnage seal dating from the post-medieval period, probably the reign of Queen Anne (1702-1714), dating to 1707-14. The obverse shows the post 1707 arms of Great Britain, surmounted by a lion passant above the crown and with the arms supported by the lion and the unicorn with rose and thistle beneath them. The arms are encircled with the garder motto: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. The reverse shows a crowned Tudor rose with a cross pattee mark above. KENT-075FE8 is a very similar example. Measurements: 36.9mm diameter, 4.7mm thickness and weight 27.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 24th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 8th May 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-F24DA1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, two disc, lead cloth seal of early Post-Medieval date, about AD 1500 - 1650. The seal is circular in plan, though a considerable amount of the upper disc has broken away and is now missing. The front face carries a moulded design in the form of a pinecone and the second, larger, disc a moulded letter A with a pellet in the centre and an annulet to the side. The seal has a light, cream patina. It is 16.5mm diameter, 4.5mm thick. 3.23g. Other seals with this design are recorded on the database: compare for example records SWYOR-A03611, DUR-6BC35E, SOM-8C1932 and LIN-0D…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 11th June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-EE47FC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period c. AD 1550 - 1700. One disc exhibits a cast design comprising the initials C K within a circular border. Projecting from one side is a rectangular tab terminating in an old break. The second disc is attached to the reverse by a small tab and appears blank.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: NMS-74C56E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four incomplete post medieval lead cloth or bag seals dating to the period c. AD 1550 - 1900. 1. Two discs from a four-disc cloth seal. One disc retains the legend [...]SENS; no other details are discernible. The discs are joined by a integrally cast lead shank. Diameter: 21.2mm. 2. Disc from a two or four-disc lead cloth seal. No details discernible. Diameter: 16.4mm. 3. Disc from a two or four-disc lead cloth seal. No details discernible. Diameter: 19.3mm. 4. Two discs from a two or four disc lead cloth seal. One face exhibits the legend [...]L S 8 [...] surrounding the …
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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Record ID: SUR-722475
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead Russian oval hemp seal with lettering on both sides within a linear border and with two sub-rectangular slots opposite each other on each side of the seal, which would have allowed the sealing cord to pass through the seal and attach it to the bale of cloth. Obverse: ПД[...] / П:[...]/PДП[...]/H85(6) Reverse: (SP)B / IH.RH / 1788.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd April 2020
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Record ID: NMS-6E607E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, crowned portcullis (diam.18-19mm). 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Record ID: NARC-5DCE2C
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 1600-1800). This is a two part seal that has been stamped on both faces. One side is stamped with a crowned rose with II above. The other face is stamped with an abraded possible oval shield with an cunclear abraded motif within and star below. The tab which connected the two parts of the seal is now missing due to an old abraded break. On the basis of stylistic similarities to Elizabethan tokens such as KENT-AF2C0C, HESH-817873 and SUR-C23BA7 Diameter: 19.99mm, Thickness: 3.78mm, Weight: 6.6g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Record ID: WILT-B2D458
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval or Post Medieval lead alloy 2-part cloth seal, probably dating to c. AD 1450-1600. The seal comprises of two discs connected by a connecting strip, folded over eachother and with an integral rivet projecting from the reverse of disc 1 punched through disc 2. Disc 1 is stamped with a lombardic a with a star to the right, whilst disc 2 is stamped with a pinecone, flanked by rosettes of five pellets. Dimensions: 18mm in diameter; 27.12mm in length (including strip); 4.05mm thick; 8.36g in weight. cf. Elton 2017: 297 no. BSG.CD.00131.
Created on: Monday 8th April 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
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