Record ID: BERK-437C70
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One complete inner lead disc of a post-medieval four part cloth seal. These seals were cast as plain and then later stamped with the chosen design. This disc is plain on the reverse whilst the front carries the 'Charles II type head' with the inscription OF ENG LAND around the portrait, the border is decorated with a circle of beading. This particular seal probably dates to the reign of James II (1685-1688). This disc has been pierced directly above the portrait and was possibly used as a pendant or label after its initial use as a seal.
Created on: Monday 4th June 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-453F13
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Near complete stamped two-part Post-Medieval leaden cloth seal. The reverse possibly carries a crude pine cone design but this is not clear. The front face carries a large 'A' design with an annulet above, below, to the right and presumably also to the left, although the seal 'hinge' has broken at this point. A very similiar design recorded in 'Lead Cloth Seals and Related Items at the British Museum' by Geoff Egan,(Item No.309, p.106; Fig. 309, 9.192) has been attributed to Augsburg in Germany. They are thought to be from mixed linen warp and cotton weft fabric which this city wa…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2007
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2013
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Record ID: BERK-45ACB8
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A nearly complete, stamped lead alloy bale seal. The seal carries a mixture of Cyrillic (Russian) and Latin lettering. These seals are not uncommon finds and research is ongoing into the deciphering of their legends. This particular one is rather worn and difficult to read. It is thought that they were used for flax or linen crop (seeds etc.) or finished linen etc. Basically they give the quality grades and port of export of the goods, along with the names of officials involved in export customs. The seal most probably dates to the mid 18th century and is 28mm long, 22mm wide, 2.6…
Created on: Thursday 16th August 2007
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2013
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Record ID: BERK-D711C1
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast & hammered circular lead disc that probably formed part of a two-part cloth seal. The reverse is plain and the front carries a trefoil design. Cloth seals were used to mark bales of cloth to indicate their provenance, quality or as an indicator that the correct taxes or dues had been paid. Seals of this type are typically dated to the late Medieval period through to the early Post-Medieval era, c.1400-1700 AD.
Created on: Wednesday 28th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clanfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-025B58
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast and stamped lead cloth seal. The seal is of the two disc variety with two flat circular parts folded back to back with a connective joining strip. The front shows raised interlocking initials which are probably R H C and the reverse has E I stamped into it. Cloth seals had multiple uses including to indicate where the cloth was from, the maker's name, the quality of the cloth and sometimes whether the appropriate dues, taxes & levys had been paid. Seals were in use from the 1300s to the 1800s. Based on the style of the lettering this seal is likely to date c.1650-1750.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clanfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-7ED0E4
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The remains of a lead seal, probably from a cloth bag/sack. The remains consist two parts of the seal, the obverse having a lined border above the letters (A)R(R)AS, while on the reverse is the remains of a possible W. The seal measures 23.55mm diameter and is 3.76mm thick weighing 4.6gms. It is from Arras in France and dates from AD 1460-1477. Thanks are extended to 'Royer' for the additonal information and identification.
Created on: Thursday 4th December 2008
Last updated: Monday 11th June 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Minster Lovell', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-104F67
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal (weaver's seal?) with its joining loop intact. The letters RET are visible on the obverse - each letter has a crown above it, and a 3 is visible beneath the letters. No decoration or inscription can be seen on the reverse. The cloth seal is 34.48mm long (including the attached loop), 25.98mm diameter, 3.99mm thick and weighs 12.81gms. It dates from the 16th - 17th centuries.
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: BERK-106E72
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A discoidal lead cloth seal in two parts (the joining loop does not survive). The obverse detail shows the letters OET and the image of a sword with a cross above the blade tip and two six-pointed stars on either side of the blade, all contained within a seven-pointed shield within a concentric ring. On the reverse, a possible '4' and O are all that can be seen of the inscription. This cloth seal is 25.64mm diameter, 3.81mm thick and weighs 7.17gms. It dates to the 17th century.
Created on: Thursday 11th December 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 21st August 2019
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Record ID: BERK-3EAF75
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sub-circular lead alloy cloth or bag seal probably dating from the 17th to very early 18th century. Both the front and back plate of the seal remain intact although part of the connection strip is missing. The face of the seal, the lerger side, appears to have a reverse R or a mishapen A in a Black Letter type script.
Created on: Wednesday 17th November 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 17th November 2010
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Record ID: BERK-8D5B75
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A two part lead cloth seal circa 16/17th Century. Obverse: W above S C set in a "Y" shaped branch/divide; reverse appears to have -ONDO- in semicircle.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: BERK-8DA024
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead cloth seal with the obverse possibly showing a quartered shield of arms, however it is very indistinct.
Created on: Friday 3rd December 2010
Last updated: Thursday 16th December 2010
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Record ID: SUR-CFF13B
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy clothworker's personal seal comprised of two discs. One is stamped with a monogram or privy mark of W (I or P) / XX over a date of 1722, all within a beaded border. The reverse has scratched letters, possibly I I or R I.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2020
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Record ID: ESS-69C881
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval circular lead disc from a cloth seal. The upper surface contains initials (possibly -WB) within a beaded circle.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 30th March 2011
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Record ID: BERK-24DD44
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy Post Medieval cloth seal from the Norwich Weavers Company dating to the late 17th century AD. Side 1: WORSTED R[EFORME]D with cloth impression, side 2 would have given the length in yards.
Created on: Monday 21st February 2011
Last updated: Thursday 27th June 2013
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Record ID: BERK-3FE665
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late 16th to 17th Century lead cloth seal bearing possible initial letter V and rope pattern. The reverse is mainly illegible.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2011
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Record ID: BERK-64D334
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth seal dating from the 17th century. This is part of a four-element seal with only one element surviving. The seal is from Wesel in Germany and would have sealed bales of bombasine cloth. In the centre of the seal are two crowned B's and circumferential around the edge is the inscription [FINN] BOMASIN IE DER WESE[L], which translates to 'Fine bombasin of Wesel'. The seal has a small knop protruding from the base where it would have adjoined the next seal plate, and there is damage to the top quarter. Otherwise the seal is in very good condition.
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th November 2018
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Record ID: BERK-270A15
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy sub-circular bag or cloth seal. The seal retains both the front and back parts of the seal but the joining hinge is missing. The back disc is smaller than the front disc. The front disc is depicted with St George and the dragon (only part of the dragon is visible). This stamp shows it was approved by an alnager, a person who ensured that the right length of cloth was supplied in the bale before giving the bale the seal as a mark of approval so it could be sold on. The seal dates from the 17th century, until the alnager's post was abolished in 1699.
Created on: Tuesday 18th May 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 25th May 2010
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Moreton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-7ABF12
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy cloth or bag seal dating to the 16th - 17th century. The seal has a heart shaped stamp on the front and there are two lead folds on the reverse to aid attachment to the cloth or bag.
Created on: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd March 2011
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Record ID: SUR-3342C3
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One lobe of a four-lobe early 18th century lead alnage seal. -//-//[head of George I]//-//Britannia, seated, holding an olive branch and a spear. 1 1/2 to sides.
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 29th September 2010
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Record ID: WAW-602B94
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval or Post Medieval cast lead or lead alloy cloth seal. It is composed of one remaining disc which has a squashed integral stud on the reverse. The outer face of the disc is decorated with a slender simplistic lion rampant which has a vertical 'o-' shape above. The surface of the seal is oxidised forming a mottled cream colour. It measures 23.83mm long, 20.22mm wide and 3.81mm thick. It weighs 5.7g. Cloth seals were in use between the 14th and 18th centuries (Egan, G. 1989 'Leaden Seals for Textiles - Some Archaeological Evidence Relating to Fabric and Trade' Cos…
Created on: Wednesday 13th October 2010
Last updated: Thursday 11th November 2010
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