Record ID: BH-20DF1B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete 4-disc lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.   Disc 1 is decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: ANNA. - REGINA.  The disc is missing a small portion of the lower left flan edge.  On the reverse of disc …
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-206E81
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval, incomplete lead cloth seal dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting rectangular strip.  Disc 1 is incomplete and decorated with the head of Queen Anne (facing towards the connecting strip) and circumvented by an outer vertical dashed linear boarder.  Between the head and the boarder is the incomplete legend: MAG . BRI[...].  Disc 2 is decorated with a central fleur-de-lis within a moulded circumventing boarder and an…
Created on: Sunday 18th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 15th March 2024
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Record ID: BH-6D91B7
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1600-1800). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of one circular disc with an embossed design of an Irish harp, above "8i8", encircled by a pellet border.  Measurements (mm): length 13.89, width 14.06, thickness 1.32. Weight: 1.24g
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: BH-6D73BB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.  The first disc is decorated with the bust facing left of Queen Anne and is circumvented by an outer vertical dashed line.  Embossed on the second disc is a crown with two sceptres in a saltire through it and ½ in the right field. Measurements (mm): length 19.42, width 14.64, thickness 3.04 (all taken with connect…
Created on: Friday 31st March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Record ID: BH-40FB15
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead four-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750).  Description: the cloth seal is comprised of three circular discs but is missing the connecting strip and disc 3 (inner disc).  Disc 1 (outer disc) is undecorated, with a rivet on the reverse, which has has gone through the circular perforation on disc 4, also undecorated. Circumventing disc 2 (inner disc) is " . DEVON . ** " in relief, within a pellet border; the reverse is undecorated.  Measurements (mm): length 24.78, w…
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-2FB1AD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the reign of George I (AD 1714-1727).  Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.    Disc 1 has the bust of George I in relief, facing right and within a circumventing transverse dashed border.  Disc 2 has a unicorn rampant, left in relief with the number '1' between its forlegs (left) and '½' at its hind legs (right), also within a transverse dashed border. Highly comparable to: BH-D40DCC and KE…
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-1928B4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.    Disc 1 is stamped with two crowned letter 'B's with a number '2' below.  There is a rivet on the reverse of disc 1 that has pierced the second disc.  Disc 2 has the two letters in relief, which are either a double 'F' or 'E' or a combination of the two.  Measurements (mm): length 33.87, width 2…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-1698AE
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post-Medieval lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the reign of James I (c.AD 1681). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.    The first disc is stamped with three lines of letters: 'CAR / SAV / 81' (the V could also be a Y), within a circumventing pellet boarder.  Disc 2 is decorated with the Royal Coat of Arms of James I.  Measurements (mm): length 18.87, width 12.34, thickness 3.22 (all taken with connecting strip at …
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-1664FA
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and the remains of a connecting strip.    The first disc is undecorated, with a rivet on the reverse that has pierced the second plate.  Disc 2 has the partial remains of a letter 'W' on the rivet within a circumventing linear boarder.  Measurements (mm): length 17.56, width 13.82, thickness 4.06 (all taken with connecting strip at 12 o…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-164E14
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.  A stylised number '4' forms the central motif.  The cross-bar loops on the left and the tail is a side ways cross crosslet. The foot splits in two, extending on either side to form semi-circles.  On the left side of the foot is an 'R' and on the right a 'C', both surmount a semi-circle.  The first disc also ha…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-DA7427
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of one circular disc, probably forming part of a four-disc seal.  The disc is decorated with a raised motif of a double arched crown surmounting the letters 'KSS', contained within the remains of a circumventing pellet border.  The reverse is plain.  Measurements (mm): length 10.56, width 11.72, thickness 1.42. Weight: 0.94g
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-D6DEA8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and part of a connecting strip.  Disc 1 is incised with either '12' or '21', it also has a central rivet which has gone through the sub-circular perforation on disc 2.   Disc two has three central stars in relief with the remains of further moulded decoration on either side, which possibly formed an 'H' with the crossbar dividing the stars.  …
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-D62C95
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two partially complete circular discs, and part of a connecting strip.  The complete disc has the remains of unidentifiable stamped letters around part of the outer edge, one appears to be an 'I' or 'H'.  Two outer pellets suggest a circumventing pellet border.  On the reverse, are the remains of a rivet and disc 2 is stamped with the letter 'G' and possibly the le…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-D605B9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.  The first disc is stamped with: [...]ONDON within a circumventing pellet border.  Disc 2 is stamped with the letter 'G' also within a circumventing pellet border; any further lettering is obscured by wear. Measurements (mm): length 21.38, width 17.20, thickness 3.72 (all taken with connecting strip at 12 o'clock position). W…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-C9BA85
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.  The first disc is undecorated with a rivet on the reverse that has pierced the second plate.  The second plate is embossed with a central cross crosslet fitchy, to the left of the foot of the cross there is an illegible letter, to the right there is the letter 'H'. Measurements (mm): length 23.77, width 17.94, thickness 3.67 (all …
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C99809
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete Post-Medieval lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the reign of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and a connecting strip.  The first disc is decorated with the bust facing left of Queen Anne and is circumvented by an outer vertical dashed line and an inner legend that reads: ANN[...] - [R]EGINA.  The other disc is is also decorated with a vertical dashed line and is embossed with an orb surmounted by a cross-pattée.  To the bottom left of the orb is the number …
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-C93C01
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead four-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of three circular discs with the remains of a connecting strip.  The inner disc (adjacent to the connecting strip) is undecorated.  Disc 1 is stamped with the letter 'E', to the left there is a faint out line of another letter.  On the reverse, are the remains of the rivet/disc 2, whic are also undecorated.  Measurements (mm): length 23.78, width 12.31, thickness of outer discs&n…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-C9173A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of one circular disc and part of the connecting strip but is missing most of the second disc.  The disc bears the marks of a feint motif but only three pellets in a line remain.  On the reverse, the remains of the rivet/disc 2 are embossed with the letters 'AN' and 'ON' on seperate lines, surmounted by a star and contained within a circumventing line. Measurements (mm): length 19.37,…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-C87FAC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of one circular disc and is missing the connecting strip and second disc.  The disc is stamped with the letters 'S H' or 'H S', it also has some undentifible incised lines.  On the reverse of the disc, there is a central sub-oval rivet which has an illegible imbossed design on.   Measurements (mm): length (inc. rivet) 23.29, width 19.17, thickness 3.63. Weight: 5.24g
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-C83E26
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs and the connecting strip.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the sub-circular perforation on disc 2.   It is incised with '16'.   Disc 2 is embossed with three letters surmounting each other: 4 / S / N. The foot of the '4' extends down, disecting the 'S' and terminates in the centre of the cross-bar of the '…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
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Record ID: BH-C79F47
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs but is missing the connecting strip.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the sub-circular perforation on disc 2.  It is embossed with three letters surmounting each other: 4 / S / N. The foot of the '4' extends down, disecting the 'S' and terminates in the centre of the cross-bar of the 'N'.  The design is within a double-li…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C77CF3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs but is missing the connecting strip.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the sub-circular perforation on disc 2.  It is embossed with three letters surmounting each other: 4 / S / N. The foot of the '4' extends down, disecting the 'S' and terminates in the centre of the cross-bar of the 'N'.  There is a star on the left of t…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C70639
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs with an incomplete connecting strip.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the sub-circular perforation on disc 2.  It is embossed with three letters surmounting each other: 4 / S / N. The foot of the '4' extends down, disecting the 'S' and terminates in the centre of the cross-bar of the 'N'.  There is a star on each side of …
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C4BE11
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of one circular disc with a central rivet and an incomplete connecting strip. The disc is decorated in relief with a standing figure holding a scythe.  On the reverse, on the remains of the central rivet is an "M" with a pellet below. There appear to be no other cloth seals on the database that feature a scythe. Measurements (mm): length 21.61, width 19.86, thickness 5.17 (all taken …
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C4A289
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of one circular disc with a central rivet and an incomplete connecting strip. The disc is centrally divided by a horizontal, above: 7, below: (L) 2.  On the reverse of the rivet is the remains of three embossed letters surmounting each other within a pellet border: 4 / S / N. The foot of the '4' extends down, disecting the 'S' and terminates in the centre of the c…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C483DC
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs with a connecting strip.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the circular perforation on disc 2.  The disc is stamped with "I C".  Disc 2 is stamped with a central "Y" with an "A" overlaying the top of the letter; there is possibly a letter either side of the base of the Y. Measurements (mm): length 18.92, width 19.42, thickness 3.48 (…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C469C4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete lead two-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1500-1750). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs with a connecting strip.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the circular perforation on disc 2.  The disc is centrally divided by a horizontal, above: (L).1, below: L.2.  Disc 2 is embossed with three letters surmounting each other within a pellet border: 4 / S / N. The foot of the '4' extends down, disecting the 'S' and terminates in th…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C44487
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead four-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of four circular discs with a connecting strip.  The two inner discs (adjacent to the connecting strip) are embossed, disc 2: .N. [flower] within a circumventing pellet border.  Disc 3 is decorated with the Prince of Wales 'Three Feathers in a Crown' motif.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the circular perforation on disc 4. Comparable to BH-95C6A6. Measurements (mm): length 29.…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: BH-C3E88B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead four-disc cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1600-1700). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of four circular discs with a connecting strip.  The two inner discs (adjacent to the connecting strip) are stamped, disc 2 has NORWICH circumventing the disc above an inner pellet border and, in the centre of the disc, 1681 or 1661 in two lines.  Disc 3 has a stamped crown.  Disc 1 has a central rivet which has gone through the circular perforation on disc 4. Measurements (mm): length 22.78, width 1…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 30th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C3CDCD
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete, two disc lead cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1650-1700). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs, one with a central rivet and are joined by a connecting strip.  Disc 1 is stamp with "worsted reformed" in four lines:  WOR / STED / REFOR / MED (ligature ME).  Disc 2 is missing a small piece of the disc, adjacent to the rivet and stamped: 29 / 2(3). Measurements (mm): length 23.88, width 21.44, thickness 2.98 (all taken with con…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-C3954B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete, two disc lead cloth seal, dating to the Post-Medieval period (c.AD 1650-1700). Description: the cloth seal is comprised of two circular discs with a connecting strip.  Disc 1 has Norwich stamp on it in three lines:  'NO / RWI / CH'.  Disc 2 is missing a small piece of the lower part of the disc and has four lines of stamped of initials: [...]R / NC / MP / R[...]. Measurements (mm): 22.58, width 19.25, thickness 3.53 (all taken with connecting strip at 12 o'clock position). Weight: 5.71g
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-E24934
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal dating to the 17th or 18th century. The seal comprises two discs joined by a broken compressed rectangular tab. One of the discs has an irregularly shaped brodley lozenge shaped rivet through the centre, across the face of which are the moulded initials ‘L D' above the numbers '790'. The motif sits within an incomplete pelleted boarder. The face of the other disc features the circular end of the rivet and various scratches. The surface patina is light grey in colour. The cloth seal measures 26.7mm in length, 24.3mm…
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
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Record ID: BH-E22287
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead-alloy cloth seal dating to the 17th or 18th century. The seal comprises two discs joined by a rectangular tab. One of the discs has an irregularly shaped rivet through the centre, across the face of which are the moulded initials ‘S F’ surmounting a chest. The motif sits within a single lined boarder. The face of the other disc features three lines of indistinctive markings. The surface patina is light grey in colour. The cloth seal measures 44.1mm in length, 28.9mm in width, 3.4mm in thickness and weighs 18.66 grams.   
Created on: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-550B36
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead-alloy Dutch Customs bag seal of Post-Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1750 - 1900). The seal is roughly tear-drop shaped and rectangular in cross-section. The upper edge is damaged and there is a short compressed rectangular-sectioned hook at the base. The front surface is decorated with a stamped design of the crowned Dutch shield bearing the rampant lion of Holland with the letter 'R' to one side and' A' to the other side. This stands for Regten en Accynsen (Customs and Excise) and is framed within a worn border of raised pellets. The reverse is stamped with the control number …
Created on: Monday 17th January 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th January 2022
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Record ID: BH-E3CF48
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post-Medieval cast lead alnage (subsidy) cloth seal dating c. AD 1500-1700. The seal is disc-shape with one surface moulded in relief. This depicts the cross of St. George (for England) and the surrounding legend '[...] SVBSIDIE SEALE', with a beaded circumferential border. The reverse is flat and undecorated. The seal has a light yellowish-grey patina. It measures 17.2mm in diameter, 1.1mm thick and weighs 1.63 grams. See BH-BBA237 for a similar seal recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database.
Created on: Wednesday 24th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 14th December 2021
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Record ID: BH-E5352C
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead-alloy Post Medieval cloth seal dating to the seventeenth or eighteenth century. The object consists of two flat discs joined together on one edge by a folded rectangular tab and an integral rivet. Both of the discs are stamped; one with the letters ‘R H' divided by a six pointed star with a four petaled flower across the head of the rivet, all surrounded by a circumferential double lined border; the other disc with the value ‘40’, also within a circumferential double lined border. The patina is yellow-white in colour. The cloth seal measures 25mm long, 19.6m…
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 26th August 2021
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Record ID: BH-E4FDD9
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval lead-alloy cloth alange seal dating to the seventeenth century. The cloth seal consists of two thin circular discs that were conjoined by a shot rectangular tab which is now broken. One of the surfaces has characters in relief in two lines reading '4/AV', with a short horizontal line below the 4 and an abutting short vertical line separating the A and V. Part of a possible slightly raised single raised border survives on one of the edges. The other disc features the flattened rivet and has the value '10' incised in the centre. The patina is light grey-yellow i…
Created on: Thursday 19th August 2021
Last updated: Thursday 26th August 2021
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