Record ID: KENT-D60663
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable incomplete Medieval to Post Medieval lead alloy cloth seal, c.AD 1300-1700. Description: This is probably one half of a two-part lead seal. It is missing the thin connecting portion of lead that would have held the two faces together. The obverse of this seal has a cross-hatched grid design, superficially similar to the portcullis designs found on some official seals. The reverse has a raised border of uneven width surrounding a central area which is either very uneven or bears the remains of a degraded and now undecipherable design. Measurements: Diame…
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-D4A780
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MODERN
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A uniface Post Medieval - Modern lead cloth seal dating c. 1750-1900. The seal comprises a two part seal with two circular discs with a short connecting strip. One side has scratched numbers, probably 50. Diameter: 33mm; thickness: 3.73mm and weight: 17.87g.
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-D348DB
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval cloth lead seal of Leiden, Holland, dating to c AD 1550 - 1700.  It is made up of two lead  discs, one large one, and a significantly smaller one, pressed back to back. Both are covered with stamps. The larger one has the letters [..]EIDE above [..]ERWE (probably LEIDN / VERWE) near the centre, both words truncated with other, later stamps, including crossed keys, a rectangular device (probably a counting mark) with dots and dashes and, near the outer edge, the letters and numbers L [..]IDS. The smaller, lower disc has a series of …
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-D2DEA8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval two disc lead alloy cloth seal of Taunton in Somerset. The obverse has a letter ‘T’ with a barrel (or ‘tun’) placed across the centre. This is a punning device/rebus which makes a visual reference to the name of the town (‘T-tun’ for Taunton). The inscription reading from 7 o’clock is TA[NTON . SA]RGES giving the name of the town and the type of cloth. The reverse appears to have a castle, church or town gate with legend [...]IO[...] around; this likely the name of the serge-maker (possibly IO[HN...]).
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th September 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-D4EE78
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very abraded lead bulla type 'eagle & dolphin' Post Office bag seal dating to c.1690-1708. Sub-circular and flat, with an oval piercing through the horizontal plane. One face has two oval shields within an elaborate ropework border. The left shield bears an eagle displayed and the right shield a bowed dolphin with two saltires in the divided chief above. The reverse depicts a crown with the word PO[ST] below. The surface displays a grey/buff colour.  Diameter 21.6mm, thickness 4.1mm and weight 10.4g. As Bagseal Gallery BS. 01763.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D42E37
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete two-disc lead alloy post medieval cloth seal. One side has the royal arms of the House of Stewart, the other (with the end of the rivet) has the arms of the City of London (Argent a Cross Gules in the first quarter a Sword in pale point upwards of the last - a cross of St George with a sword pointing upwards in the top left quarter). This is surrounded by an illegible legend, possibly +(LONDIN)[...]. A folded attachment tab is retained on one edge. Circa 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-C088D8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy cloth seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1450-1600). The seal is made of two discs thar are pressed and riveted together and joined by a small loop. One disc is incomplete and presents an ornate shield of England with a sun to the right, set within a beaded border. Around the border is an illegible legend. The second disc is riveted in the centre and the overall design is worn. It presents a possible crown with sun to the right, all set within a beaded border. The object has a powdery white patina. Dimensions: Length 30mm; diameter 21.2mm; thickn…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-BFF33A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy Dutch excise duty seal dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1814-1950). The seal is made of one complete disc that is riveted to a second which are joined by a flat lead thread. The complete disc is worn and presents a six-pointed star. This face likely presents a series of stars consistent with Type STERREN-999 of Dutch excise seals. The excise number would be below the stars. The opposite face is well worn and no details survive, however it would likely have shown the Dutch coat of arms. The object has a cream / grey patina. Dimensions: Length 47.4mm;…
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-AD3362
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead bulla type Russian bale seal from St Petersburg dated 1792. Sub-circular and flat. Obverse: SPB / NME_ / 1792  Reverse: AN_ / MBA_/ K_ .  Diameter 23.9mm, thickness 4.5mm and weight 14.2g.
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-ABBC0A
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular lead alloy Post Medieval cloth seal bearing the Tudor arms of England, so dating from about AD 1485 - 1603. It is a uniface disc bearing a quartered shield with three lis in the lower right quarter and three lions in the quarter above. It may have been part of a four disc or two disc cloth seal. The diameter is 11.2mm, thickness 1.2mm, and weight is 1.0g. Compare  SWYOR-6451B9, WILT-032F20 and pages 17 and 153 in Elton (2017).
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AAE06D
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead artefact, probably a cloth seal of late post-Medieval date, about AD 1700 - 1900. It is a two-part seal with two discs of slightly different sizes connected by an incomplete tab. The smaller disc is impressed with the design of a flower,a double rose of six petals, within a beaded border. The larger disc has no moulded design, but the reverse has been crudely inscribed with an hourglass and the numeral 9, perhaps indicating 89 above a line. Below the line are the scratched figures 4 and either 5 or 6.  The seal is 26.4mm in diameter and 3.1mm thick. It weighs…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 7th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-405A31
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two-disc, lead cloth seal from Leiden of Post-Medieval date, about 1500 - 1700. One of the circular discs survives, with an integral central rivet projecting from one face. A tab projects form the side of the disc. The flat face of the disc is impressed with a design, now difficult to identify, but possibly crossed keys. It is surrounded by lettering which reads [LE]IDS [GVET] meaning Leiden cloth. The seal has been counterstamped with a small, oval cartouche, which has been has been impressed over the original design. The oval contains lettering on two …
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Saturday 29th April 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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-2C3996
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete two disc post medieval lead alloy cloth seal. Only one complete disc remains and depicts a sheaf of wheat, with letter R to the left and uncertain symbols to the right. The reverse is incomplete and has numerals 30 scratched onto it.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-183B35
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete alnage lead or lead alloy cloth seal, now (incomplete) in two pieces, from the post-medieval period, about AD 1702 - 1714. Three discs of the four disc seal survive (now in two pieces). Two lead discs have been pressed together, one now illegible, and one with a possible portcullis or other cross-hatched design. They have a projecting strip which would have attached to the thirs surviving disc. This is stamped with a left facing female bust of Queen Anne (AD 1702-1714). It is possible to read an inscription on the same side as the bust, possibly [ANNE] DEI GRATIA. Dime…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WAW-C86038
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal of likely Post Medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1600-1900). The object is a double disc seal and is folded along a narrow connecting strip. The front disc has a raised design consisting of a shield with three five-pointed stars near the chief, underlined with a transverse line beneath it. There is a second outline around the shield and a raised circle on the central of the points on the chief edge, and the entire design is surrounded by a beaded circular border. The style of the shield is akin to a two engrailed shield, a design that became popular in heraldr…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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.