Record ID: HAMP-D173C6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy two-part post medieval cloth seal. One disc has a monogram in the form of a letter S with an I through the centre, surrounded by stars and crescent moons all within a beaded border. The other disc has Roman numerals XXI or IXX. See also SUR-FFC6D4 and PUBLIC-AF3186 (dated 1666).
Created on: Friday 5th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th August 2022
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Record ID: DENO-BA12B1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy uniface cloth or bag seal, of post medieval date, (c. AD 1650 - 1800). The object is pentagonal, 12.4 mm per side with a raised rim. The device is a barred A, usually the symbol of the German city of Augsberg. The object is pierced above the A with a neat circular perforation, probably for attachment by string or ribbon. Height 15.5 mm, thickness 2.3 mm and weight 3 g.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: BERK-B92196
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date. The seal is a two piece seal with a complete but squashed connecting strip. On the front is the initials HZ with the Z within the H. The back of the seal is plain.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: BERK-B9144C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy cloth seal of Post-Medieval date. Only one of the two discs, along with its integral rivet survive. The surviving disc is stamped with a deep, VI above an H on the front of the disc, with no other decoration. At the 11 o'clock position is the end of a rectangular stamp containing an R. This stamp would have been on the strip connecting the two discs. On the back of the seal is a stamp of C (tree) S.
Created on: Thursday 4th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 4th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-A8BE48
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating from the 17th century. This is two or four part cloth seal. The strip is broken. On the front there are three letters: GPK.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-A8A3E3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Post-Medieval lead alloy cloth seal dating from the 17th century. This is a two part cloth seal joined with a strip. The cloth seal is inscribed BB (both letters crowned).
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-A848D5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cloth seal of Medieval - Post Medieval date. The seal is made of two discs connected by a strip. Neither side of the seal retains any markings.
Created on: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-7B7444
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alnage four disc cloth seal dating from AD 1702- 1714. The original four discs remain connected by a metal strip.  The designs are as follows: Disc 1: (with the rivet extending from it), unclear, possibly a harp. Disc 2: Bust of queen Anne left with the legend MAG BR [...] Disc 3: Fleur in a beaded border, with the number 3 at the left. Disc 4: Crown over the initials AR The number 3 indicates that threepence duty was to be paid. Measurements are; 33.0mm, width 14.1mm, thickness 5.6mm and weight 5.93g. A comparison from the database is B…
Created on: Monday 1st August 2022
Last updated: Saturday 6th August 2022
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Record ID: SF-A759EB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval uniface one-piece London cloth seal. Obv: Angel facing, holding palm branch right and maybe an hour-glass left, rosette GLORIA rosette: IN rosette EXCELSIS: rosette around.  Rev: undecorated. See a direct parallel from the City of London, which was found in a location indicative of a 17th century date (Egan 1995, 42, no.66). Diameter: 37.02mm, thickness: 1.92mm, weight: 12.95g
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 30th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Old Buckenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-0007C2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth duty (alnage) seal. One disc is stamped with a left-facing bust of Queen Anne (1702-1714) and the legend AN:SCO: F:ET HIB within a beaded circular border. The other disc has a crowned shield with three Plantagenet lions and a small letter c to the right.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
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Record ID: SUR-FFC6D4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead alloy cloth, bag or bale seal.One disc remains and has a monogram in the form of a letter S with an I through the centre. This is contained within a beaded border.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-691296
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead single disc from a composite cloth seal, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The cloth seal is one disc of a probably 4 disc alnage seal and bears a lion passant guardant in the centre - lion walking, with the right fore paw raised and all others on the ground. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 13.71mm; thickness 1.24mm; weight 0.92g
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-ED816A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-part lead alloy cloth (linen) seal of post medieval date from the French city of Lille. One side has a letter I with two fleur-de-lys above which likely represents the initial of an official. The other has an inscription in gothic or black letter script which reads ‘Lil / le’. The top of the letters are bifurcated and exaggerated to create arches. The two discs are connected with a small rounded attachment loop.
Created on: Friday 1st July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: DOR-DFFCC5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead Cloth Seal probably dating to Post Medieval c. 1500 - 1700. The Seal comprises two discs that are held together by an integral rivet of one disc passing through a perforation in the other disc and being squashed and marked at the same time to form the seal. The outside face of the disc with the rivet is marked C C No 5 . The end of the rivet after passing through the disc with the perforation has been squashed into an oval shape. The two discs are connected by an integral strip which has separated from the disc with the perforation.  Length: 4…
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-C28393
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part post medieval lead alloy cloth or alnage (duty) seal. One side depicts a crowned portcullis, the other has Roman numerals XXVI.
Created on: Wednesday 29th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-99F7D6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete four disc lead cloth seal dating from the post-Medieval period, about AD 1550 - 1700. It consists of the two inner discs joined by a short, rectangular tab which is folded over allowing the two discs to be pressed together. One of the discs carries a relief moulding of a fleur-de-lis with a capital letter B between the central and right-hand leaves of the fleur. The other disc is plain. The outer two discs and the rivet are missing. The seal is currently 18.37mm long, 13.57mm wide and 3.57mm thick. It weighs 3.73g. Egan i…
Created on: Monday 27th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-EF1971
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead uni-face bagseal of the two-disc type dating to the early 18th century. Issue by the British Post Office between 1708 -1715. Sub-circular with the face being dished and the reverse slightly convex, domed. it represents the reverse of the seal and shows two oval shields in which are depicted crest or arms of the senior and junior Postmaster General who held office between 1708-1715. One shield bears a stylised dolphin with two saltires above and the other depicts a griffin. The front of seal is missing and the reverse represents the intter section of…
Created on: Sunday 19th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 26th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-C5E7B0
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, rivet only, diameter 13.5mm. - // part of a privy mark or merchant's mark with R over M. Late 16th - 17th century.  Finder's number CMV/3
Created on: Friday 17th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
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Record ID: NMS-8A8B83
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, rivet only, diameter 11.5mm. - // part of a privy mark or merchant's mark. Late 16th - 17th century. Finder's number FCH7-14
Created on: Tuesday 14th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-742B49
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two disc cloth cloth seal dating from the Post Medieval to Modern period, AD 1800 - 1900. The two discs are fastened by a split pin type arrangement and a connecting tab. The front face is stamped with the incuse number 48. The central rivet extends from its reverse and projects through the centre of disc 2 and is then squashed flat. There is no visible marking on disc 2 or the central rivet. The seal has a light grey patina. It is 18.47mm long, 26.24mm wide and 6.8mm thick and weighs 17.47g. See the finds recording guide for details https://finds.org.uk/counties/findsreco…
Created on: Monday 13th June 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: CAM-1FD3D1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead cloth seal. Disc one is the only part of this artefact to survive. As a result of this, it is impossible to determine whether this was originally a two or four disc type of cloth seal. The disc has a width of 31.9mm. The disc increases to give a length axis measurement of 35.8mm when including the remains of the connecting strip. The outer surface of disc one is covered in relief detail some of which has now completely worn away (unless this was ill-defined when first used). A border formed of closely set pellets, of c.1.0mm diamete…
Created on: Thursday 9th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: SF-F2E18C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
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. The complete face has traces of a raised monogram in its centre. The surface of the metal is corroded and it is slightly bent out of shape. Traces of a monogram on one face suggests that this may be a clothier, weaver of searcher's seal, which are …
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bottisham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-F2CE70
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy cloth seal. One disc remains and has a PW monogram with the surrounding legend WILIS / * 6 * 8 * all within a beaded border. A stump of the attachment loop remains; the second disc has been lost. Circa 17th or 18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: SUR-F2BA31
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy cloth seal from the German city of Augsburg for linen and cotton fabric known as "Ousbrow or Augusta fustians" (Elton (2017) p296). One disc remains and has an upper case chevron-barred letter A with three small annulets around, all within a beaded border. A stump of the attachment loop is retained on one edge. The rear has the integral rivet, but the second disc has been lost. Circa later 16th to early 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-F0D174
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead alloy two part Mercers Company Seal, dating to the 17th century. The seal depicts a forward facing Mercers maiden wearing a radiate crown with the letters CH to her left and RG to her right. The seal has been opened. Dimensions: diameter of seal: 22.11mm; length: 38.75mm; weight: 5.28g References: Egan, G. 1992. Leaden Cloth Seals. Datasheet 3. Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheets 1-24. 1985-1998. Reprographic Unit, University of Oxford. Egan G. 1995. Lead Cloth Seals and Related items in the British Museum, British Museum Occasional Paper 93. …
Created on: Tuesday 7th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-E0B413
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete four or six-disc lead cloth seal dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1605 - 1724. Four incomplete discs survive, joined by an integral rivet. Disc 1 with the rivet projecting is illegible. Disc 2 bears a letter in relief, probably a K. It is possible that the two inner discs of a sic-disc seal are missing. Disc 3 or 5 has an uppercase letter K in the centre surrounded by smaller letters. NOX reading clockwise is visible, probably part of LENOX. The last disc is illegible and has the split end of the rivet projecting through a hole …
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Sunday 2nd October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LEIC-E07ED1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval lead-alloy bag seal dating to c.AD 1556. One half of the seal remains, the seal is circular with a small lug projecting off of one edge. One side is decorated with a cross, the other with the date, 1556. Diameter: 11.9 mm Weight: 1.1 g
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-DF4A62
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead cloth seal, dating from AD 1611 - 1625. It is one disc, probably of a four disc seal, but possibly from a three disc seal. It bears the Stuart Royal arms flanked by the letters I R and surmounted by the date 1611. A broken tab or strip projects to one side. The reverse is plain.  Thickness: 1.81mm Weight: 3.21g Diameter: 21.84mm This disc is from an alnage cloth seal of James I, dating after 1611. See BSG.CS.00237 on page 155-156 of Elton (2017) and compare NMS-513B63.
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Saturday 15th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-DE4C75
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two discs from a two-disc or four disc lead cloth seal probably dating from the Post Medieval period, about AD 1500-1850. It is constructed of two circular lead discs joined by a narrow, rectangular tab (broken off) and then folded together. A rivet in the centre of one disc is passed through a hole in the other and flattened to attach the seal. One of the discs is plain apart from faint scratches. The other, consisting of the ring disc and the flattened rivet, is impressed with WB in upper case seriffed letters. there may be further marks below. The seal …
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-DD8750
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The inner two discs of a four disc Post Medieval cloth seal dated AD 1647. The seal is circular in plan with a rectangular protrusion which is the joining strip. One face has in relief the letters YOR / K R / 1647. The other disc has the relief design of a crowned rose flanked by the letters C R.  The other two discs are missing. Measurements are; length 16.3mm, width 15.0mm, thickness 3.4mm and weight 3.44g. Cloth seals were lead seals attached to industrially produced cloths as part of ‘the alnage’: industrial regulation by officials who controlled the qua…
Created on: Monday 6th June 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-492E62
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead cloth seal. The seal comprises two fused discs an a thin strip joining them. One disc is stamped with the Royal shield bearing the arms of England. All that is visible is the lower left quarter bearing three lions and part of the upper left quarter with a fleur de lys. To the left of the shield is a rose. At the rear of this disc is an integral rivet. on the end of which are traces of a letter F. The second disc is undecorated and has a central circular aperture through which the integral rivet passes. The connecting strip between the two discs is present and intact. …
Created on: Monday 30th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th June 2022
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Record ID: NMS-344D66
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Disc 2 or 3 from a 4-part lead cloth seal in worn condition, diameter 14mm: bust of George I facing right, ON ENGLAND around (1714 - 1724).
Created on: Sunday 29th May 2022
Last updated: Sunday 29th May 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-256623
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead cloth seal of the two-disc type, probably dating to c.1650-1750. Circular in form with the initials DT in the centre within a circular border and an inscription of NORWICH with a fleur initial mark. The reverse is plain with the remains of the second disc attached and the surface has a light cream coloured patina. Diameter 17.3mm, thickness 1.0mm and weight 2.5g.
Created on: Saturday 28th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 1st June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-0BDBDC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An anonymous Post-Medieval lead cloth seal dating to the period c. AD 1500 - 1700 The object part consists of two discs placed on top of one another held together by a rectnagular tab which has beenbent over 180 degrees. Soild is visisble in the space between each disc. Each disc is plain wit no clear markings barring a rasied broder and damage to one of the discs. They are an off white sometimes grey colour. The cloth seal is 19.8mm long, 18.5mm wide, 5.2mm thick and weighs 5.89 grams. Cloth Seals are typically used between the 16th and 18th century. This was probably a clo…
Created on: Friday 27th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 27th May 2022
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Record ID: NMS-F9541D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead two-part circular cloth seal, diameter 22mm. - // one letter, illegible because partly obscured by the rivet. Late 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: OXON-F8C23E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead bag seal of Modern date AD 1890-1930. The bag seal is a cast disc with a bifurcated slot in opposed edges to function as a drawstring closure. One side has 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. On the opposite surface is the inscription WEBB & SONS WORDSLEY STOURBRIDGE and in the centre reads THE/ QUEEN'S / SEEDSMAN The seal matrix is a cream colour. T…
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: GLO-F5B73B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead cloth seal probably of 17th or 18th century date The seal is of circular, two-disc type. One face comprises of the large central letters B C. The opposite face is incomplete but shows there would have been an inscription running around the outside [...]BL[...] with a central image in the centre, which is now unreadable,
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: GLO-F59830
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead cloth seal probably of 17th or 18th century date The seal is of circular, two-disc type. One face comprises of a central crown with a possible rose below. The opposite face is unfortunately worn flat removing all detail. Other examples of cloth seals displaying a crowned rose can be found at BH-269CEA, LEIC-5BA057 and OXON-EF489C
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-F51ED4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post medieval lead alloy alnage cloth seal from the reign of George I (AD 1714-1727). Two of the original four discs remain, joined by a folded connecting strip. One of the sub-oval discs bears the relief-stamped bust of the king, who faces right and is surrounded by the legend 'GEORGIVS REX' within a ribbed border. On the other disc is a crown surmounted by a lion. There is an 'I' in the left field and '1/2' in the right field, referring to the duty in pence. Dimensions: Length 21.51mm; diameter 14.37mm; thickness 3.14mm; weight 3.57g
Created on: Thursday 26th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-DFE410
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post Medieval lead alloy alnage seal seal. Only one disc out of the original two or four remains; this depicts a crowned Harp with a number 1 to the left indicating the alnage subsidy of 1 penny for the cloth. See SUR-C9B38C etc for more complete examples.
Created on: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Record ID: ESS-CBBFCC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post medieval cloth seal, probably dating from the 16th to 18th century.  Description: : A cast lead disc with a slot in one edge and a bifurcated slot in the opposite edge, to function as a drawstring bag closure. One side has the letters BL bears embossed in the centre, surrounded by a band of dots, enclosed in two circular borders. The legend around the ouside edge :[...] UNAM [..]ATEM inside a circular border. The reverse is undecorated . The item is a cream colour with some green mottling.
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: ESS-CB93A8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete cast lead disc with a slot in one edge and a bifurcated slot in the opposite edge, to function as a drawstring bag closure. Description: The seal is worn, and is tear drop shaped, having been partially broken or worn away. One side is decorated with a lion rampant on a rectangular shield, with a crown above, surrounded by a border of raised pellets. The reverse is mostly undecorated, but a narrow border of pellets remains towards the bifrucated tab. The item is a pale green colour cream colour with some green mottling. Measurements: Length: 22.9mm,…
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th July 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BCA339
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth bag seal of the two disc type, probably c.1500-1800. Consisting of two sub-circular discs and missing the connecting tab. One face has a flat top shield with the letters P T in one line and a star beneath. The reverse is plain. The surface displays a light grey / cream colour. Diameter 20.1mm, thickness 3.8mm and weight 7.4g.
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-D0F5EE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Cloth Seal of Post-Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is a single disc from a seal, in two parts, and bears the central motif of the arms of the City of London: the cross of St George is ridged and obliquely counter-charged. The first quarter, the dexter chief, is charged with a sword erect. The sword has a cross-guard and the blade is straight and pointed. A border defined by a plain inner circle and a beaded outer circle contains the inscription in the upper part: [DE] LONDI NO. In the lower part of the border is a wreath. The back of the disc is undecorated…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 13th May 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-D0D9C4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single disc from a composite cloth seal, dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The cloth seal is one disc of a probably 4 disc alnage seal and bears a flue de lis in the centre. The object has a dark cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 13mm; weight 0.83g
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2022
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Record ID: NMS-CF90E7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete post-medieval lead cloth seal. Only disc one survives, along with a short length of connecting strip and a squashed integral rivet. The disc is approximately circular, albeit with a small part of the edge (about 20%) flattened or truncated. It bears the letters NO / RWI / CH, in stamped relief. Late 16th century to 17th century. Diameter: 18.7mm. Length (diameter plus connecting strip): 21.9mm. Thickness: 2.9mm. Weight: 3.5g
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: NMS-CF1263
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Nearly complete medieval or post-medieval lead two-disc cloth seal. Both discs are approximately circular, although the bottom edge of disc one is missing, perhaps cut away, but not recently. Disc one bears the relief-stamped inscription I 5 8 / T R. Disc two bears the stamped-relief image of dragon passant to dexter (walking towards the viewer’s left). There is a near-circular hole in the centre of disc two for the integral rivet on the reverse of disc one. The rivet is visible between the two discs but does not pass through the hole. The connecting strip between the two discs i…
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
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Record ID: NARC-A77F54
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 1700-1800). The object was probably composed of four discs, the retained portion is composed of two discs and a short rectangular spur which would have attached to two further discs. One disc bears the number 23, moulded into the centre, while the second disc has a central sub-rectangular tab which projects centrally. Length: 23.42mm, Width: 17.55mm, Thickness: 4.47mm, Weight: 5.5g The metal is cream in colour with a smooth patina.
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Record ID: OXON-A34443
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead or lead alloy seal, probably an alnage or flax bale seal. The object is made of two circular discs which have been folded against one another. These are also connected by a folded small rectangular tab. On one surface appears to have a small raised letter D, while the opposite surface has two unclear letters. The cloth seal is an off white colour. It is 14.9mm in diameter, 5mm thick and weighs 2.84 grams. A similar example has been recorded on the database OXON-007BAA, another has been found near maidstone in Kent Kosher Food Lead Seal, Plumba…
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 10th May 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-91D463
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead four-part cloth seal from the reign of Queen Anne dating AD 1702-1714. Three of the discs remain, the rivet and rove disc and one inner disc. The inner disc is stamped with a square shield with three lions passant guardant with a crown above with a figure 3 on the left of the shield; surrounded by a beaded circle. This represents the arms of England and the alnage tax of 3 pence payable. The flattened rivet is stamped with the joined initials AR above which is an unclear element, probably a crown. This would suggest it is the royal ligature …
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2022
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Record ID: NLM-8EC321
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A small cast pair of discs, probably linked by a strip passing through one of them. The other bears an incomplete stamped arc of pellets and a monogram letter or merchant’s mark with an annulet beside it. Patinated. Royer Michel kindly comments as follows: '..this is a textile seal lead from the city of Augsburg. Letter "A" on obverse and pine cone on reverse (city coat of arms)'.Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1600-1700 Diameter (long axis): 12.6mm, Thickness (overall): 2.8mm, Weight: 2.06gms
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-8E869D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two disc, lead cloth seal dating from the Medieval to Post-Medieval period, about AD 1350 - 1724.  The two discs are fastened by a split pin type arrangement and a connecting tab. Most of the disc with the hole in it is missing. The outer face of disc 1 is illegible. Disc 2 is missing except for the centre where the rivet from disc one has been pushed through and stamped to seal it. On the rivet there appears to be a crown in relief over ligatured letters, possible AF or AR. This may suggest it dates from the reign of Queen Anne (1702 - 1714). The remains of the connec…
Created on: Monday 9th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4F9BC4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two disc seal cloth seal, displaying a clothworker's personal privy mark, of late 18th to early 19th Centuries Dating AD. The cloth seal is of the two disc type, with a rivet on disc one pushed through a hole on disc 2. Disc 1 does not bear a design. Disc 2 has been stamped with a clothworker's personal privy mark, consisting of the figure 4 with the horizontal leg extended and crossed and the greatly extended vertical leg leading down, with the initials [H]W either side, to a base line curving down at each end and joining to two joined X's. The discs have a diame…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: WILT-3B04AE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two part Post Medieval lead cloth or alnage (duty) seal, dating to c. 1550-1750. Both circular addorsed discs survive along with the connecting loop. Both faces appear to have been stamped but apart from blurred marks and evidence of an inscription around the outer edge on both faces, any detail is indecipherable. In cross section the seal is wedge shape tapering from the outer edge towards the loop. Two holes can be seen on both side seams. Dimensions: 24mm in length; 18.5mm in width; 7mm thick at the outer edge, 4mm under the loop; 14.7g in weight.
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
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Record ID: NMS-124672
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, with stamped letter ?V and A within a heart with divided vertically by an I or bar projecting above with cross potent to right (diameter 20mm). 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: NMS-121FEC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead two-part cloth seal, with stamped number 45 on one face with integral rivet, the other part missing (diameter 26.5mm). 17th-18th century.
Created on: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: SUR-A8762C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two part post medieval lead alloy cloth seal. On side has a partial monogram or privy mark featuring the letter W.
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd May 2022
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Record ID: OXON-92B31A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1500-1700 AD) cloth seal: an incomplete lead alloy cloth seal probably dating to the Post Medieval period, circa 1500-1700. The seal comprises of a single circular disc, the other is missing. One face has a P with the obliquely angle leg of an R joined so it depicts a PR or RP ligatured. The motif has 4 equi-distant pellets all of which are within a circular pelleted border. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. The cloth seal is in poor condition as a result of damage probably caused by movement in the plough soil. The seal me…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: OXON-9253A2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (1708-1858 AD) cloth seal: This is a two-part cloth seal comprising two circular discs. Disc one is decorated with an inscribed pair of triangles which are tip to tip forming an hourglass style motif. The is off centre. Disc two has the privy mark of the United East India Company with a central V and an E to the left, and traces of a I to the right. There is lettering above the privy mark, but it is illegible. The surface of the seal is oxidised forming a cream coloured surface. It measures 31.37mm long, 25.04mm wide and 5.29mm thick. It weighs 11.97g. Cloth s…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-2B3486
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1700). The seal is formed of two discs with a connecting strip and integral rivet connecting the two. The front disc has a raised design of the privy seal with the initials S B either split either side. The other disc is undecorated. Dimensions: Diameter 22.72mm; length 32.32mm; thickness 4.62mm; weight 12.67g The cloth seal used by a weaver, dyer or searcher. The use of a privy mark suggests a 16th to 18th century date. Various similar examples, although no direct parallels, are published by Egan…
Created on: Friday 22nd April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 5th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Much Wenlock', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-147219
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two part post medieval lead cloth or alnage (duty) seal. Both circular addorsed discs survive along with the connecting loop. The outer face of the impressed disc is mostly lost, however a fragment of a crowned portcullis remains. The inscription around it has been lost. The reverse is blank.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st April 2022
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Record ID: NMS-12A032
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
2 Post-medieval lead two-part cloth seals. One with large number 4 on one face and a seeded rose on the other face (diameter 16mm), the second with an obscure device on both faces (diameter 17mm). 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2022
Last updated: Monday 9th May 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-0114C5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval two-disc lead cloth seal dating c. 1600-1800. The two circular discs are joined by a looped connecting tab. The rivet disc is unstamped and the rove disc is stamped across the flattened rivet with a capital 'M', the owners privy mark. The object is white. Measurements: Length: 27.16mm; diameter of disc: 16.26mm; thickness: 5.13mm and weight: 7.61g. Cloth seals were lead seals attached to industrially produced cloths as part of ‘the alnage’: industrial regulation by officials who controlled the quality of cloth sold and levied a tax of a few …
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-FDC816
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two-disc lead alloy cloth seal of post medieval date from the German city of Augsburg for linen and cotton fabric known as "Ousbrow or Augusta fustians" (Elton (2017) p296). One disc depicts a pinecone, the heraldic badge of Augsburg, surrounded by a fine twelve arched tressure with small crosses on the internal cusps. The other side has an upper case chevron-barred letter A with three small annulets around, all within a beaded border. Circa later 16th to early 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 20th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-406E85
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cloth seal dating from the late 18th or 19th century, AD 1750 - 1900. It is semi-circular, broken across the straight edge, and with a projecting strip joining the two discs together . On one side there is a scratched inscription of "654". The other face has a stamped design consisting of the words [...]S / & / [S]ON within a beaded border. The letters are uppercase Roman, seriffed and italic. The object has a weight of 8.76g, a length of 26.6mm, a thickness of 3.4mm, a width of 29.4mm. The design has been stamped into a rivet passed through the ring shaped disc and flat…
Created on: Monday 11th April 2022
Last updated: Sunday 1st May 2022
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Record ID: CAM-03942B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal probably of Medieval date. This artefact weighs 7.71g, however this weight includes dried mud that can be seen filling the space between the two discs. The discs are sub-circular in shape. They have a diameter measurement of 21.5mm on one axis and, due to the object having been bent, a bent measurement of 20.0mm when measured with a flexible dress-maker’s tape-measure on the axis at 90 degrees from the previously given dimension. Each disc seems to have had a thickness of c.0.7mm and together they have a maximum thickness of 3.6mm with the dried mud between them. …
Created on: Friday 8th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 22nd April 2022
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Record ID: SF-D61664
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post medieval lead-alloy cloth seal dating to circa AD 1550-1725. One disc is is inscribed HH/IE surrounded by a swirling ribbon motif in relief. The second disc is stamped with the letter C. Diameter: 21.6mm; Thickness: 4mm; Weight: 4.81g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-D5AD67
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete probable Post Medieval cloth seal dating to circa AD 1550-1720. Discoidal in plan it is now extensively corroded and damaged, it consists of one disc surrounded by iron corrosion. No detail is discernible on the front face. Diameter: 21.3mm; Thickness: 7.9mm; Weight: 14.02g.
Created on: Wednesday 6th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-5782E3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval two-part cloth seal. Parts of both discs survive, but it is very damaged, corroded and bent out of shape. Part of a raised monogram design is visible on the outer face, but the details are unclear. 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 quality control. In England seals of this type were current from at lea…
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-576E4A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval probable cloth seal. Only one disc survives with another smaller flattened disc attached to the reverse suggesting that it is part of a larger cloth seal. The outer face is decorated with several small unclear letters around the edge and a pellet inner circle. 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 quality …
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-576561
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
11 x post-medieval lead cloth seals. The form and style of lettering on each suggests a 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 quality control. In England seals of this type were current from at least the late fourteeth to the early nineteenth centuries (1995, vii).'
Created on: Thursday 31st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sibton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-1A1DC5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval cloth seal dating from 18th century. This was part of a four-part lead alloy Alnage cloth seal, probably dating from the reign of George I (AD 1714 – 1727). The Alnage system ended in AD 1724, three years before the king’s death The remaining seal depicts Saint George on horseback spearing the dragon, with number 1 to his left. The reverse is blank and undecorated. Dimensions: diameter: 13.18mm; weight: 0.92g Other Alnage seals on the database are KENT-981471 and PUBLIC-309E09.
Created on: Monday 28th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th July 2022
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Record ID: DOR-9DFEC9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-part cloth seal. One disc only survives with an integral rivet on the rear. The front of the disc bears a moulded design of a sexfoil beside a group of pellets over a T-shaped object. At the rear the remaining head of the integral rivet retains part of the design of disc two. This appears to be parts of two letters, possibly IS or SI. Date: Medieval to Post Medieval - c. 1400 - 1700 Dimensions: 17.99 mm x 3.29 mm Weight: 3.52 g
Created on: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th April 2022
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Record ID: NMS-8974FD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two post-medieval cloth seals, 16th - 17th century: - four-part, discs 2 & 3 only, diameter 13mm and 14mm. Lombardic letter N // uncertain motif. - two-part, diameter c.18mm. Uncertain motif (very poorly impressed) // letters M S intertwined with knots (incomplete, little more than the rivet).
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Monday 21st March 2022
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Record ID: BH-86479B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy two disc cloth seal of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1800). The seal is complete, though worn. It is formed of two circular discs joined by a rectangular tab projecting from the edge of each disc. The upper surface has the stamped number '4' above the initials 'S' above 'N', with a star in the left field. The foot of the 4 extends downwards, looping through the S and connecting with the cross-bar of the N. The design is within a single lined circumferential border with an external groove and internal line. The surface of the other disc is plain. The surface…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: BH-861DB8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy two disc cloth seal of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1500-1800). The seal is complete, though worn. It is formed of two circular discs joined by a rectangular tab projecting from the edge of each disc. The upper surface has the stamped number '4' above the initials 'S' above 'N'. The foot of the 4 extends downwards, looping through the S and connecting with the cross-bar of the N. The design is within a single lined circumferential border. The surface of the other disc is plain. The surface patination is light grey in colour. The seal measures 28.7mm in le…
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: BH-85E017
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal dating c. AD 1500-1800. The seal comprises two fused damaged discs. One disc features a moulded design of a shield, within which is a band with three horseshoes arranged in a row. Above the band are two left facing horse heads. Below the band is a single horse head. The circumference of the disc has a beaded or reeled border. The second disc features a surviving part of the rivet that holds the two discs together. This is plain with no decoration. The seal measures 13.5mm diameter, 3.8mm thick and weighs 2.43 grams.
Created on: Monday 21st March 2022
Last updated: Friday 1st April 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-48E1C6
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two disc cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1600). One disc presents a three-towered castle, lion passant gardant below. The letter P flanks the left side of the castle. The other face is compressed and illegible. The object has a cream patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.77mm; thickness 2.27mm; weight 3.33g
Created on: Friday 18th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 11th April 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-F1F402
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead post-medieval four-disc cloth seal dating from the AD 1670s. The two inner discs survive.  Both discs are approximately circular, joined by a wide tab. A scar on the opposite side is where the other two discs have  broken off. On one face the disc carries a three-line inscription in relief reading CAR / SAY / 7 [...]). The other face depicts the Royal Stuart Arms. Measurements; length 17.4mm, Width/Diameter of disc 13.6mm, thickness 5.0mm, weight 4.62g. Compare BSG.CS.00268 on page 185 of Elton (2017) which says that Kersey/ Carsey is a coarse cl…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Saturday 7th January 2023
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Record ID: SF-8B7AD5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal dating to circa AD 1500-1700. The surviving piece consists of a single disc (disc 1) of a two our four-part cloth seal. An integral lead alloy rivet projects from the reverse. The front face of the disc is stamped with an uncertain design. The disc is incomplete with a broken edge, precluding identifying the design. Diameter: 17.4mm; Thickness: 3.1mm; Weight: 5.79g.
Created on: Wednesday 9th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-5ED304
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast lead or lead alloy cloth seal of late 17th Century date. The cloth seal consists of a single disc. It would probably have had four joined by a connecting strip. The disc is sub circular in plan. One face bears the coat of arms of either the maker or the town.The coat of arms consists of a shield bearing three martlets (birds) divided by a bend (diagonal line). Two martlets are above the bend and one is below. Identification of the owner of the coat of arms has so far proved unsuccessful. The other face is plain apart from a central pimple. Measurements ar…
Created on: Monday 7th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th April 2022
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Record ID: WILT-4E9C5D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval two-part lead alloy cloth or bag seal, dating c AD 1500 -1700 or later. A two-part seal, it is comprised of what were originally two slightly oval lead blanks, with a connecting strip and integral rivet.  The reverse (the rivet oval 1) is plain while the upper or outer disc (the rove oval side) shows the head of the rivet through its centre on which is a stamped device which shows a crown surrounded by an uncertain legend,  [...]ARD:ATD[...] S [...] within a margin. Dimensions: 33.5mm in length; width…
Created on: Sunday 6th March 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: SUR-CB4DE1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead alnage (subsidy) cloth seal dating to the late 16th or 17th centuries. One disc remains and depicts the cross of St. George (for England) with the surrounding legend SVBSIDIESE: with a beaded border. See BH-E3CF48 and BH-BBA237 for similar seals.
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-C9D208
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-medieval two-disc lead alnage cloth-seal probably dating to the period c. AD 1603-1625. The seal consists of two circular discs pressed back to back and connected by a central folded tab between them and by a rivet from one disc pushed through the centre of the other and flattened. The front disc (with the rivet on the back) has a design of a crowned fleur de lis flanked by letters, possibly [I]R for James I. Around this is a an inner pellet border and then a legend, which is now almost entirely lost, but which would likely have named the county or region where th…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-5FC8E8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1500-1800) 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. The disc is stamped with a design featuring boxed lines. The face is too worn to fully determine the features. The reverse face and rivet are undecorated. The object has a cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Diameter 17.61mm; thickness 3.4mm; weight 4g
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-5F7EF5
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead alloy seal from the Baltic states cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1750-1850). The seal is circular in shape. The obverse depicts a crossed shield with pellets in each quadrant. The reverse has two initials above, 'HW' which denotes the previous grower/owner/agent. Below is '19K' which indicates there are 19 heads of top quality Crown flax in the bale. Dimensions: Diameter 21.64; thickness 2.62mm; weight 7.34g There are a number of these seals recorded on the database including LANCUM-8A3F0F. A source on these objects is the Peace…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: GLO-FD885D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: South Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead biface cloth seal but only one lobe survives. On the surviving face is displayed the coat of arms for the Dutch city of Rotterdam in a square shield. The upper part is divided into four, each containing a lion passant. The lower part is divided vertically into three. Around the shield, should be the inscription ROTTERDAM but this is now worn away. On the other face is normally a single large R in the centre. There are several Rotterdam cloth seals on the PAS database see NMS-6DA944 and SUR-56EB14
Created on: Friday 18th February 2022
Last updated: Friday 18th February 2022
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Record ID: NLM-A293CB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal. A pair of cast discs linked by a narrow strip; a lug projects from the back of one disc through a central hole in the other. Indistinct traces of a motif appear on one side. Patinated. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1500-1725 Length: 21.5mm, Diameter: 14.9mm, Thickness (overall): 2.1mm, Weight: 3.94gms
Created on: Monday 14th February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 15th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-517CB9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two lead alloy Post Medieval cloth seals dated to circa AD 1500 - 1700. The largest complete example measures 21.8 mm in diameter, the length including the projecting strip is 29.3 mm, 3.4 mm in thickness and weighs 8.1 grams. The flat side is undecorated and the opposing side is incomplete however a beaded border is visible with a depiction of three trees with birds depicted on the top. The seal has a dark cream to grey coloured patina. The smaller incomplete example is missing the strip and measures 19.7 mm in diameter and 2.8 mm in thickness. Weight is 3.8 grams. One fa…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-27C56E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy rivet from a cloth or bag seal, of Late Medieval to Early Post medieval dating (15th to 17th Centuries AD). The disc is in two joining fragments. it comprises one disc of either a two or four part seal is present, consisting of the rivet end. The rivet is split, but now bent over and not straight. It has a circular base. The cloth seal measures 24.2 mm in diameter. The metal is 0.8 mm thick. The cloth seal is 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 3.0 g. The rivet is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina. More complete examples of cloth seals have …
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: NLM-22DA5E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead cloth seal fragment. Cast oval disc with a stamped heraldic shield charged with a chevron bearing [?]three mullets or crosses, with two crowns, hearts or skulls above and one below, and lettering [--]/M[--]/ TER along the three sides of the shield. A narrow continuation on one side is broken. A linear pattern on the back is probably a print of the textile sealed with this object. Paul Cannon kindly comments as follows: 'Can I suggest that the coat of arms consist of three leopards’ heads, holding a weaving shuttle in each mouth. On the chevron are three mullets. These are the m…
Created on: Tuesday 8th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-119910
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead two disc cloth seal dating from the Post Medieval period, AD 1553 - 1700. The two discs are fastened by a split pin type arrangement and a connecting tab. Disc 1 is illegible. The central rivet extends from its reverse and projects through the centre of disc 2 and is then squashed flat. Most of disc 2 is missing, leaving only the central rivet. The design on disc 2 is a portcullis of three by three squares. Any lettering at the sides, or a surrounding legend identifying the design is illegible. The seal has a light grey patina. It is 16.5mm long, 13.8mm wide and 3.3mm thick and…
Created on: Monday 7th February 2022
Last updated: Sunday 20th February 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-FB3C65
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post medieval lead cloth seal or bag seal dating from AD 1750 - 1950. This seal was manufactured for a French company and reads: F [...] / VERGES / & CIE / [...]DE / [...]. CIE is the French abbreviation for 'company' like the English 'Co'. The seal is a two disc type, with th discs joined by a long strip bent into a loop, and a central rivet one one disc which passes through a hole in the second before being crimped shut. The writing is on the side where the rivet shows. The other face has some scratches and straight lines of small impressed dots, but nothing intelligible. It is 45…
Created on: Sunday 6th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 9th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-CFF1E4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy two disc type cloth seal from St Gallen, Switzerland, of Late Medieval to Early Post Medieval dating (circa 1424-1529). This seal is of the two disc type as it comprises two circular discs riveted together. An eagle facing left within a circular cartouche is on the front disc. The reverse disc has the remains of the rivet in the centre, and the letter S to the right. It measures 26.4 mm in length, 28.0 mm diameter of the disks and 4.0 mm thick. It weighs 11.2 g. The surfaces of the seal are worn with a fairly even cream coloured patina. For s…
Created on: Friday 4th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-BDC972
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A disc from a four-part lead alloy cloth alnage (duty) seal, depicting a lion, left, with a number 2 above indication the duty paid on the cloth. Circa ealry 18th century.
Created on: Thursday 3rd February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 3rd February 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6E970E
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Russian bi-face flax bale seal dating to c.1754-1829. Sub-round and flat with an elongated attachment aperture through both sides. The obverse has an inscription of : AAS / RKVY / KOHb• / H69 in four lines, all within a raised circular border. The reverse has an inscription of NP / HY12H / (3rd line - date unclear). The code for flax bales was NP and was used during the period 1754-1829 Oval 22.4mm x 19.4mm, thickness 4.2mm and weight 12.5g.
Created on: Sunday 30th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-2901B2
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete four-part Post Medieval lead cloth seal. Only half of the seal survives with the other two discs missing from the remnant of the ligature strip. The disc closest to the joining strip has an impressed long-cross quartered flat-top shield with three lis in diametrically opposed quarters and an irish harp and a rose in the other two quarters. The reverse of the disc furthest from the adjoining strip has an integral distorted rivet. Circa AD 1500-1650.
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
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Record ID: NMS-2882A4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete Elizabethan two part lead cloth seal dating to circa AD1558-1600. Both circular addorsed discs survive but the connecting ligature strip is missing. The outer face of the impressed disc is decorated with a crowned portcullis surrounded by a circumferential inscription suggesting an Elizabethan date (Egan 1992, 2) the inscription is largely illegible. The reverse has a central integral rivet which has been flattened into a corresponding hole on the impressed face. The portcullis was "the main design for alnage seals in the late Tudor period... and continued in use into …
Created on: Thursday 27th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th January 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-149452
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead-alloy two-disc cloth seal, dated AD c.1650-1700. The sub-circular rivet disc survives with the central portion of the second disc surviving on the reverse. The upper surface of the rivet disc bears the relief-stamped shield of France, crowned with three fleurs-de-lis and the legend NOV[...]TRES extending around the circumference clockwise from 12 0'clock. A short length of the connecting strip survives. On the reverse, the second disc fragment is stamped portraying the arms of Castres; a shield bearing in chief three fleurs-de-lis and barry pily o…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th March 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-FCB5EB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An unidentified lead uni-face two-disc type bag seal of unertain date, probably 18th-19th century. Two oval lead discs joined by an integral short rectangular strip. One face depicts the letter B within a circle of pellets with the reverse being plain. The surface displays a light brown colour. Length 24.5mm, width 19.1mm, thickness 2.6mm and weight 6.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 25th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.