Record ID: ESS-04F495
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver seal matrix. The matrix has an ovoid face, from the back of which extends the integral ovoid stem which forms the base of the handle. The stem expands forming a rectangular collar. A triangular knop extends from the collar, indicating that the handle was originally openwork, now lost to an old break. The design on the face shows a tree, or a plant with flowers, with an interlacing root system. When looking face on at the design of the matrix face the roots appear at 6 o'clock, the reversed initials 'E' at 3 o'clock and 'G' at 9 o'clock. The stem then splits abov…
Created on: Friday 29th August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2016
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Record ID: ESS-B60863
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver seal matrix dating to the Post Medieval period. The seal matrix bears the makers mark of 'Ha' within a cartouche on the reverse of the plate and this, along with the style of the monogram dates the matrix to the mid-eighteenth century and it therefore falls outside the remit of the Treasure process. The seal matrix is formed of an ovoid plate with a flat back and a concave face with inscribed design. The handle is integral and projects from the reverse of the plate; square in section and tapers in width to a slim square sectioned stem which is now broken. The b…
Created on: Friday 1st August 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 30th September 2014
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Record ID: ESS-4786B3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn fragment of a lead seal matrix dating to the Medieval period (1100 to 1500 AD). The matrix would have been ovoid originally, however the lower half is now missing due to old breaks. The legend is now difficult to discern but S'[...]DN is visible. A fleur de lys is the central motif. A raised ridge runs down the revrse of the matrix with a circular attachment projection at the top. It measures 19.8mm in length, 16.1mm in width, 6.1mm in thickness and weighs 5.84g.
Created on: Monday 3rd March 2014
Last updated: Thursday 5th June 2014
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Record ID: ESS-7DC561
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete, cast copper-alloy seal matrix, dating to the Medieval period. The seal matrix comprised of an open work trefoil handle, the suspension loop is now broken. This handle is followed by a collar composed of three raised ridges, which widens into a facetted hexagonal seal base with circular seal matrix. The seal matrix face bears a design of a squirrel within a tressure of six arches. The legend is arranged in a border around the design. The seal matrix is of a dark grey-green patina and in a worn and corroded condition. As a result the legend is difficult to discern…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2014
Last updated: Friday 17th January 2014
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Record ID: ESS-1CA1C1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Medieval silver seal matrix. The face is flat and circular in shape, and depicts a pair of clasped hands surmounted by three sprays of flowers made up of pellets and lines. This design is surrounded by a circular border of small pellets. Around this is written the legend * ESTO FIDELIS which can be translated as 'be faithful'. The reverse of the seal tapers into a tall faceted handle, sub-hexagonal in cross-section. This terminates in a collar with two parallel grooves running around it, above which is a broken hanging loop. The break is worn and smooth. The seal matrix is otherwis…
Created on: Friday 6th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 5th June 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-34DDA4
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead alloy possible unfinished seal matrix or token. The object is ovoid in shape with pointed ends. One face is blank whilst the other has a raised rib running from point to point with two smaller diagonal ribs running either side. There is a raised knop at one end which could be the remains of a loop. It measures 21.6mm in length, 13.9mm in width, 3.6mm in thickness and weighs 5.19g.
Created on: Monday 25th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'White Roothing', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-0A3C81
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy seal matrix of Medieval date. The matrix is formed of a circular face, inscribed with a foliate design of three leaves and possibly two flowers within a circular border that bears the legend. The legend reads S' . GULUIRIS' n . Cn . X . A circular sectioned handle extends from the back of the matrix face which tapers in width. The terminal of the handle has a circular perforation, probably for suspension. Just before the hole the handle thickens into a rounded collar. It measures 20mm in height, 16mm in diameter and weighs 6 grams.
Created on: Monday 11th November 2013
Last updated: Monday 11th November 2013
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Record ID: ESS-25FC44
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval silver seal matrix. The face is flat and sub-octagonal in shape, and depicts a crowned Tudor rose. The rectangular base of the handle is attached to the reverse of this plate. The handle is rectangular in section and rises to a narrow waist, from where it flares out to form a sub-rectangular bulge half way up the handle. The handle then narrows again and flares out to two parallel bands around the top of the handle. The handle then terminates in a circular loop, which has a circular hole and is surmounted by a knop, and has a small lug mid-way down either side. The se…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2013
Last updated: Friday 29th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tendring District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-256567
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Post-Medieval silver seal matrix. The face is flat and sub-octagonal in shape, and depicts a pair of clasped hands with a heart positioned above and three flowers below. The flowers are made from one central pellet surrounded by five other pellets. The clasped hands are flanked at the wrists by two pellets above and two pellets below. A border of small pellets runs around the edge of the seal face. The front face has some tarnishing around the edges. The reverse surface has particularly heavy tarnishing. An integral handle rises out of the centre of the reverse, but this is broken off…
Created on: Thursday 31st October 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 19th August 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East of Colchester', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-8F6798
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete, lead alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period. The matrix is circular in shape. The face is inscribed with a six petalled flower in the centre with the inscription surrounding it, following the shape of the matrix. The inscription is only partially legible and reads '+ S'ALIXANDRI'; seal of Alixandri. This read quite clearly in the inverted image of the seal matrix attached to this record. The matrix has suffered some damage and is bent at one side. A scar runs laterally along the reverse of the matrix where the attachment loop would have fitted. The insc…
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2013
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Record ID: ESS-BDF142
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Lead alloy personal seal matrix dating to the Medieval period. The matrix is a broad ovoid shape with the upper edge rounded and the lower edge tapering to a point. There is a D-shaped lug on the reverse at the top of the matrix. The face of the matrix is incised with a rough fleur de lis in the centre, around which a border runs containing the inscription + S' WILL'I .HEVb' (Seal of William Harbour or Harbisher). The reverse has moulded decoration in the form of a raised central rib running from the attachment lug to the pointed end. From this central rib, four raised ribs …
Created on: Monday 14th October 2013
Last updated: Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Record ID: ESS-BE4165
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A flat copper-alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period. The matrix is pointed-oval with an integrally cast suspension loop at the top, on the reverse. The loop is D-shaped, at 90 degrees to the matrix, with a circular perforation. It is set at the top of a tapering rib extending from the loop to the base of the matrix. The front of the matrix has a large central motif within a grooved pointed-oval border. The design depicts a bishop on the left (right on the impression), holding a crozier and wearing a mitre, extending a hand of blessing above the head of a monk on the right…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd October 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ardleigh', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-EB0A02
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure Number: 2012 T707 Period: Post-Medieval, late 17th century or later (?) Date of Discovery: 2/10/2012 Circumstances of discovery: whilst metal detecting Description: post-medieval silver seal matrix. The face of the matrix is oval with a beaded border. Within the border the design is as follows: in the lower section from left to right is an orb with cross at the top, crown with three crosses within and one cross on top and sceptre topped with a fleur des lis, all sitting on a feathered (?) bases or feathered wing (?). Above this in the central section of the matrix…
Created on: Thursday 11th July 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 4th June 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mistley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-34AAE0
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy fragment of a probable abbot seal matrix dating to the Medieval period. The matrix is circular and would have measured approximately 90mm in diameter when whole. The central image features a seated figure, possibly holding a babe in arms. Two smaller figures are situated to the left of the central figure, hands clasped in prayer under a canopy. It is likey that the missing fragment bore a similar desing to the right of the central figure. The image is surrounded by a legend which is now faint and difficult to identify. The section remaining reads S' SIGILLUM [de] ABBIS CO…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2013
Last updated: Thursday 4th July 2013
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Record ID: ESS-343671
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete copper alloy seal matrix dating to the Medieval period. The seal is circular in plan with an attachment on the reverse. The face of the matrix comprises of a central fleur-de-lis motif in a circular border with the inscription S' SAHEDENVENTS within an outer circular border. The reverse has a raised fleur-de-lis motif and a projecting knop at the base, on a die axis of 6 o'clock. A further attachment would have connected to the knop, now broken close to the exisitng attachment. The seal measures 26.3mm in diameter, 3.7mm in thickness excluding the attachment, 7.2mm includin…
Created on: Friday 15th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 5th April 2013
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-CD0475
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver seal matrix. The face of the matrix is oval with a beaded border. Within the border the design is as follows: in the lower section from left to right is an orb with cross at the top, crown with three crosses within and one cross on top and sceptre topped with a fleur des lis, all sitting on a feathered (?) bases or feathered wing (?). Above this in the central section of the matrix face is a winged heart and above this is what appears to be two joined hearts in a circular shape/ sphere (?), possibly a cloud. The reverse is slightly raised and there are two mar…
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 9th July 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mistley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-E53F52
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A silver seal matrix (incomplete) dating to the Post Medieval period. The seal is of pedestal type. The face of the matrix is oval and carries a design of a heart pierced by two arrows crossed in a saltire. Pointed oval indentations representing drops of blood are situated between the and above arrowheads. Above the heart are two parallel sub-rectangular boxes, possibly representing a crown. There is a pellet border around the edge, encompassing the whole design. The reverse of the matrix has two concentric ovals in steps with an oval in section handle projecting from the centre. The …
Created on: Friday 15th February 2013
Last updated: Thursday 26th February 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Colchester District', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-14B2D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval cast copper alloy vesica (oval with pointed ends) shaped seal. The seal is a flat plate with an incised design on the front and a lug on the reverse. The lug is by the top point of the seal and is semi-circular in profile with an oval hole through it. The hole has worn through at the top edge. Below the lug is a short stepped collar from which a tail runs down the centre of the seal to the bottom edge, tapering in width as it does so. The front of the seal has a central design and a legend around the edge. The design is a a pascal lamb (lamb and flab); lamb going right, head …
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 19th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Athelhampton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOM-9EB843
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of a Post Medieval copper alloy pedestal type seal matrix with an oval sectioned handle, now mostly missing. The face of the seal is oval with an incised border and IS inscribed within surrounded by pellets. There are seriphs on the letters with a small line across the middle of the I and the middle curve of the S. The handle is broken close to the back of the seal face but would possible have had a suspension loop at the end. Read (1995, p152, no. 1026-8) illustrates similar and more complete examples with more decorative inscriptions. He dates them to the 17th century.
Created on: Friday 9th September 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Misterton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-45B612
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy seal matrix of medieval date. The seal matrix is a pointed-oval shape with one fifth of its length missing from the base; this may have been a purposeful act. The seal matrix depicts the virgin with infant in her arms and a second child stood to her right hand side. The inscription reads SE[D or G] [----] inside a double border. The reverse has a central rib and projecting attachment loop. The loop is square with a semi-circular hole. The metal is a dark blackish-brown colour and survives in good condition. The seal matrix is 36.1mm long, 27.2mm wide, 9.3mm thick a…
Created on: Tuesday 13th October 2009
Last updated: Friday 24th July 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'WEST TANFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.