Record ID: PUBLIC-F7A2DC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1200 - 1300. The body has broken roughly through the middle with some small parts missing from the outer edge. The centre has three 'petals' of an eight petalled motif which is fully within a circle. The remains of the legend around the edge reads I PREST.  The 'I' is most probably the last letter of a personal name.  PREST could possibly mean Priest, Priest like or un-Priest like (Reaney and Wilson (under Priest)). There is one other seal matrix on the database wi…
Created on: Monday 11th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-AEDA9A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval incomplete fragment of a lead-alloy circular seal matrix dating to c.1200-1400. Approximately half of the circular, flat seal remains. The central motif appears to be a petalled cross, with a circular scribed line separating the totally illegible inscription. The reverse is plain with the remains of a transverse raised fillet. Diameter 29.9mm, thickness 5.5mm, weight 10.3g. Similar examples on this database at KENT-374D77, PUBLIC-47ADB9 and KENT-9C13E2.
Created on: Friday 8th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-9870FC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead vesica shaped seal matrix dating to c.1200-1400. Approximately half of the seal remains, comprising of a pointed oval flat plate, with a raised rib on the reverse as a 'finger-pinch' handle. The central motif is uncertain, possibly an arched doorway. A single scribed line separates the motif from the mainly illegible outer inscription that appears to read : S'IOh [ ... ]. The reverse is plain. Length 23.5mm, width 21.4mm, thickness 2.9mm, weight 7.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-D38FE7, PUBLIC-A8F62A and NA…
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-4150A2
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy pedestal / pendant seal matrix of post medieval date (1550-1700). The die is circular in plan and the reverse pedestal rises to a tri-lobed perforated suspension loop, the upper lobe is broken. There is no inscription. The design of the seal consists of two main elements; these are a single heart which has been pierced diagonally by two arrows forming a saltire cross. Above this central heart is a stylised eye (all seeing eye / eye of providence). There is no inscription.  The seal matrix has a small notch in its circumference to indicate the top o…
Created on: Friday 26th January 2024
Last updated: Sunday 28th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BCFC7A
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval lead personal seal matrix, dating to c.1200-1350. Sub-circular and flat (now very 'crumpled' and edge chipped) The die-face central motif is a six petalled design surrounded by a scribed line circle that separates it from the incomplete inscription that reads: S' R AOVL - - - STOW (possibly RAOVL BRISTOW) The reverse is decorated with an uncertain moulding, possibly floral. An incomplete 'finger-pinch' handle projection is aligned at 12 o'clock to the die-face. The surface displays a drab grey colour. Diameter 28…
Created on: Monday 8th January 2024
Last updated: Monday 8th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-45D92B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A 1600-1800 complete copper alloy seal matrix. It exibits a glossy brown/green patina. The handle has 4 hole with 3 slightly differing diameters across the width and 1 larger central loop at the top. The die face is slightly oval at 15mm by 14mm and has a bell centrally with the letters K and S either side. The handle is 15mm wide and 1mm thick. Similar to records YORYM-1885F4 and SUR-A54D54.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd January 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'New Romney', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-47ADB9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead personal round seal matrix, dating to c.1200-1400. Circular flat plate with an un-pierced projecting lug at 12 o'clock to the die-face. The die-face has a central motif of an incised line straight cross with elongated oval 'petals' bisecting each angle. The inscription is separated from the motif by a single circular scribed line and appears to read;  * S' hENRIC EPSTONE although the second letter of the surname is uncertain. The reverse is plain and flat and the surface displays a light buff colour. Diameter 31.2mm, …
Created on: Monday 27th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 15th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-B75D08
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval cast copper-alloy personal seal matrix, probably dating to c.1300-1450. Approximately half of the sub-circular, flat seal remains. The die-face has a central motif of a shield bearing what appears to be an amphora like object, with a pouring-spout, large curved handles and a circular body, sat on a 'legged' stand. A pellet-formed circle separates the motif from the partial outer inscription, that has a star initial mark and then appears to read; S'JOHANNIS [ . . . ]. The reverse has a raised transverse rib with the remains of a pierced lug …
Created on: Friday 27th October 2023
Last updated: Friday 27th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-218F8B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete medieval personal lead seal matrix, dating to AD 1200-1300. The seal is a pointed-oval or vesica shape. The central design consists of a vertical long elongated oval above a shorter elongated oval, with a horizontal line between them, two lines descending at 45 degrees from the intersection, and two curved lines either side of the long elongated oval. The central design appears to be a six-armed star but could perhaps also be interpreted as a motif such as feathers, flaming sword or stylised leaf or lys (e.g. DENO-D0B5F6). There i…
Created on: Saturday 27th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Alton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-54DA1C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval incomplete lead seal matrix, dating to c.1200-1400. Sub-circular and flat, approximately half of the seal remains. The top has an integral circular suspension loop / finger-pinch handle and decoration in the form of a transverse double lined moulded ridge through the centre and stars either side. The die face has a four petalled flower design with incised lines in the angles with an outer partial inscription that appears to read [ ... ] NIC (all other inscription illegible). There is no dividing line between the design and inscription. The surface displays a white…
Created on: Sunday 23rd 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: PUBLIC-F82E52
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy  non-heraldic seal matrix of medieval date, (about AD 1200 -1400). The die of the matrix is circular with a tapering, hexagonally faceted, conical handle extending from the reverse. The handle terminates in a sub-circular loop with central perforation which would have served as a means of suspension. A raised circumferential collar is present where the handle extends into the loop. The die itself The seal matrix is sub-oval in plan (14.4 mm x 15.5mm in diameter) with some of the die face edges missing in old damage. It is engraved with the design of a …
Created on: Saturday 31st December 2022
Last updated: Saturday 26th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St. Hilary', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E9C81E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete fob seal frame of the mid 18th to mid 19th century. The frame fragment is oval in plan with three circumferential incised lines running around the main body.  Three of the six frame legs survive as small stumps.  No gilding remains and the surface shows signs of corrosion.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-C3040E
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and partially corroded copper-alloy seal matrix of medieval date (AD 1200-1300). The seal is a pointed oval or 'vessica' shaped with the broken and worn remnants of a lug at one end of the reverse. On the front face there is a design, possibly of Mary and child presumably with two saints behind, beneath her in the tressure is … MARI[A]. The outer inscription reads "O BEATA FILI " (blessed son) and [--]LIPPI. Length: 41.84mm. Width: 24.61mm.  Thickness: 4.33mm.  Weight: 24.61gms
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 30th September 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B4F2D9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval lead alloy seal matrix dating to c.AD 1200 -1350. It is sub-circular and flat. The die inscription reads: +S'TOME:LECAJ and surrounds a design of a cross of palm leaves or fronds. On the reverse there is a Fleur de Lys in relief. The pierced lug has broken away in antiquity leaving a small knop where it once was. Length: 33.2mm. Diameter: 31.74.  Thickness: 5.29mm.  Weight: 29.23gms
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-1524E3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn, abraded and incomplete medieval cast copper alloy pointed oval seal matrix possibly dating c.1200-1300 Description: Originally the pointed oval in shape it has been heavily abraded and survives more diamond shaped. The device depicts the pelican in its piety, with the mother pelican perched on the side of a nest looking inwards towards three upraised chicks. The inscription is mostly destroyed by abrasion and roughly only the first third is visible '+S'WILL:FIL[...]'. This indicates it would have been a personal matrix naming William with patrinomic ab…
Created on: Sunday 3rd July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-150EED
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn/abraded flat lead non-heraldic personal seal matrix of Medieval date c.AD 1200-1300. Description: The matrix is flat and circular in plan. The central device and motif is unclear due to wear but maybe a simple short cross. This is surrounded by a legend which starts at twelve o'clock and runs retrograde (anti-clockwise) around the matrix so as to appear the correct way when used. The legend read "+S'AVGVS[...F(IL)]WIL", this is an abbreviation of Sgillium Augustine (possibly) fillius William. This translates as Seal of Augustine son…
Created on: Sunday 3rd July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 20th July 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-CB3929
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, possibly Medieval copper-alloy seal matrix, possibly dating to c.AD 1300 - 1600. The copper alloy seal matrix has an oval die, with the remains of a tapering handle.. The handle is conical, and terminates in an old break. The centre of the die face has the initials RR surrounded by a floral or leaf design. Measurements: Length: 12.94 mm   Width  10.17mm  Thickness: 4.96mm   Weight: 1.4 g
Created on: Tuesday 24th May 2022
Last updated: Monday 1st August 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8E5DD7
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval fragment of a probably pointed oval, lead seal matrix dating to c.1200-1300. Only one half of one pointed end survives. The central motif is divided from the legend with a single incised line, with just one very small fleur visible. The legend appears to read RVS.P. The reverse is plain with a slightly raised rim. The surface has a grey patina. Length 21.9mm, width 11.9mm, thickness 3.0mm and weight 3.5g. Pointed oval matrtices are frequently found naming priests or women. While fragmentary it maybe possible to tentatively suggest this matrix was a priest's.…
Created on: Friday 25th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-11705D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper-alloy conical pendant seal matrix probably dating to the 14th century. The die face is round with a hexagonally faceted handle that tapers up to a slightly enlarged triple moulded collar surmounted by a suspension loop with a pointed apex. The die face has a central motif of a caricatured face, with spiky mane of hair an either a pointed beard por projecting tongue. Potentially intended to represent a green man, wildman or Wodewose or a leopard head jessant-de-lys, both popular motifs in medieval art and story telling. It is also possible that some ambiguit…
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 29th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-268B59
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy medieval seal matrix dating to c. AD 1275-1400 The seal has a circular face with a faceted tapering stem. There is a small collar under the trefoil suspension loop. The face of the seal depicts an antlered stag running to the right (seen left on the impression). The legend surrounding it reads *ALAS BOWLES, thought to be a medieval hunting cry. The seal has little wear, a brown patina and has some small areas of surface corrosion around the edges. For a similar example of this seal compare with LIN-92DA72 which was found only a few miles away and may…
Created on: Saturday 27th November 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 4th January 2022
Spatial data recorded.