Record ID: NMGW-5FA7C6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Ceredigion
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles  Description & identification Small silver seal matrix with an oval face. It is engraved with a motif of crested and plumed bird, walking right and in side profile. it’s the bird’s beak is open, holding a leafed branch which extends over its head and back. The motif is set within a single cabled oval border. The face is slightly misshapen with some damage to the right side.  The hexagonal handle tapers upwards to a large circular suspension loop with a transverse perforation, above a transverse collar. It is surmounted by a decorative sph…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nantcwnlle Community', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMGW-5F2A77
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Published
Author: Dr Sian Iles Description & identification The object is a small complete silver seal matrix. It has an oval face and an octagonal facetted openwork handle. The octagonal handle tapers to a banded collar, above an openwork trilobed handle with flourishes. There is a small chip on the top left edge of the face.  The face is engraved with a heater shield containing a coat of arms, within a single beaded border. The design of the arms consists of the upper section or ‘chief’ which is indented and decorated with three (3) five-point stars (mullets), in negative…
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llawhaden Community', 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: ESS-78305B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper-alloy heraldic personal seal matrix of medieval date (c.1200-1300). Descriptions: The object remains as just over half of the circular die face and base of the handle. The reverse has a cross pattee engraved near the edge. The matrix dieface features an heraldic shield of arms device on a square top shield consiting of a bend with three crosses separating a lion rampant in the top half and possibly three stars in the lower half. The device is surrounded by the retrorgrade inscription '+S'PER[...]VN(D?)VE' which probab…
Created on: Thursday 23rd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-AA47D1
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: Tiny post-medieval silver seal matrix. The die is circular, and decorated with a beaded border a little way in from the edge. Within this is a motif of an acorn; an oval with a small boss or knop at the top, a large cup made up of ten punched dots at the base, with a curving stem and a pair of schematic leaves (not obviously oak leaves) below. There is no inscription.  The matrix has a hexagonally faceted conical handle which rises, tapers to a waist and then flares slightly before ending in a rectangular-section trefoil openwork handle. There is a faint gr…
Created on: Friday 20th January 2023
Last updated: Saturday 2nd December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-572D35
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
 A complete medieval (c. AD 1200-1400) silver Seal Matrix Pendant with an inlaid Roman intaglio .The seal matrix is an oval with a large circular lug for attachment that is set on the top edge of the reverse of the matrix . The reverse has a deep bevelled edge, presumably to accommodate the depth of the bezel, and a flat central panel. The bevelled edge appears to be made from silver sheet; there is a clear line between it and the central panel.The lug is comprised of three ridges that are circular in section and are bent around to form a loop.   The front of …
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-EDDBCC
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete silver seal matrix dating from the post medieval period, about AD 1600-1700. It is a conical matrix with a rounded oval face and a hexagonally faceted reverse tapering to a handle. There is a hexagonal collar at the top of the conical part, but the flat handle above is missing, leaving only the stub of an openwork design. The die face has the design of a heart in the centre that is crossed by two arrows in saltire. The heart is bleeding with three drops of blood portrayed in the bottom angle between the arrows. At the sides are the initials E W in uppercare Roman st…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornton-le-Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B2B8D8
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Medieval pointed oval silver seal matrix dating from AD 1200 - 1350. The die face has the legend +S' ROGERI: DE HELLESSAY (Seal of Roger of Hellessay) suggesting that this is a personal matrix. The lettering is in neat lombardic script and is flanked by beaded borders. The central design is a profile bust of a man facing left on the impression. He has neck length hair with a straight fringe, and does not appear to be tonsured. He also has rounded drapery at neck. On the reverse, the handle is unusual. It appears to be soldered to the back of the matrix. It is a s…
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Holme upon Spalding Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-92D3DD
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Medieval silver seal matrix, dating to c. AD 1200-1400, with an inset central intaglio, probably of brown jasper and probably a reused Roman gemstone (Martin Henig, pers. comm.). The seal matrix is flat, oval in plan with an integrally cast suspension loop handle at the top. The gem is opaque and yellow brown in colour.  It exhibits an engraved design of a lion facing left (right on impression), away from the handle at the top, lifting its front right paw (left on impression) and resting it on an object -possibly a bull’s head. The legend, engraved in Lombardic …
Created on: Thursday 21st July 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heytesbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-B09FF6
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A complete silver Medieval seal matrix dating to c. AD1200-1400.  The reverse of the matrix is conical, with a collar formed of 4 ridges and an openwork trefoil terminal.  The reverse has an orientation mark consisting of 3 engraved dots.  The die face is circular with a central design comprised of a stag's head in profile, within a shield shaped border.  Surrounding the shield is a cross-hatched decoration, itself within a grooved round border.  Surrounding this a reverse inscription in Lombardic style that reads *S’OOV HIC AMI BRO…
Created on: Tuesday 28th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Blackmore, Hook End and Wyatts Green', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-B7EDA9
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver medieval seal matrix of conical form, dating from AD 1300 - 1400. It has a circular face with a central design of a quatrefoil of four leaves surrounded by a simple incised line border. The French inscription reads: * IE SVI FLVRE DE FINN AMWR meaning I am a flower of courtly love. The handle is hexagonal, faceted with six faces, and conical. There is a triple collar below a trefoil terminal, perforated to accept a silver rivet that attaches a silver loop. This is a strip of metal bent into a U shape, with a circular terminal at each end joined by a silver rivet that…
Created on: Wednesday 11th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-50A99B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A Post Medieval silver pedestal type seal matrix. The matrix die is oval with an incuse design. The pedestal has six facets, the divisions of which remain clear and defined. Each of these faces thin as they rise to a short neck. Above this is a wide and slightly thicker collar that is rectangular in cross section and hexagonal in profile, above which is an openwork trefoil attachment loop. The hexagonal collar has incised decoration consisting of two transverse parallel lines connected by diagonal incised lines creating raised sub-rectangular zones between. The die…
Created on: Friday 6th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wooton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8EDE05
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver seal matrix of post medieval (c.17th century) date. The die face is octagonal, 14.1mm long and depicts a lion standing right with head turned facing and with its tail upraised and curled over its back. The die has a beaded border; there is no legend. The reverse of the die has eight facets which curve up into the short stem of the handle. There is a small stamped letter L which may be a maker's mark or an orientation mark. The handle is triangular and openwork with moulded scrollwork framing four openings with a circular suspension loop above, which has a small t…
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st July 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BM-6D9E6C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete post-medieval silver seal matrix. The die is oval and shows the negative design of a galleon with three masts and front and rear castles. This is surrounded by a beaded border. There is no lettered inscription. The shaft is six sided and would have terminated in a loop, which is now missing. The break edges are worn smooth and similarly patinated to the rest of the object suggesting this damage occurred in antiquity. Directly below the position of the loop is a moulded hexagonal collar, which mirrors the six sides of the shaft, and below this is a grooved line.
Created on: Wednesday 13th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th May 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WREX-39083C
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Published
Welsh Treasure Case: T21:36 Description & identification The reported object is a flat silver ‘swivel’ fob seal matrix. It is formed of an irregular flat C-shaped frame with a decorated handle and integral suspension loop. A double-sided decorated octagonal bezel rotates within the frame. The handle is decorated on both sides with crude scroll-work engraving. The two bezel faces bear a different motif design, formed of engraved and stamped elements. One motif is a crudely executed hand, emerging from a cuff holding three stemmed flowers. On the opposing face are two st…
Created on: Wednesday 29th September 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Gwersyllt', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-876D2D
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast and engraved silver seal matrix of medieval date (c.1200-1300), possibly early 13th century in date (see discussion). Description: The matrix is a flat pointed oval; the entire of the front consists of the die face. The reverse has an integrally cast shallow raised rib aligned vertically, thickening to a D-shaped suspension lug at the apex. The front is dominated by an inscribed device depicting an enthroned Madonna and Child. The back of the throne is trilobate creating a three-lobed arch framing the upper section of the device. The side arche…
Created on: Monday 20th September 2021
Last updated: Monday 13th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hollingbourne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-46D636
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
Incomplete silver seal matrix of post-medieval date (c.1600-1700). Description: The die face of the matrix is an elongated octagonal shape. The reverse is a shallow cone, widening and extending into the broken probable trefoil, quatrefoil or more complex handle, only part of which survives. The design on the face is of a standard rose plant, with a twisted two-part central stem, dividing into three at the top, each stem carrying a flower in full bloom, and some buds or leaves. At the base of the stem, the trunk divides to form an elegant knot of roots. This motif is flanked by in…
Created on: Friday 17th September 2021
Last updated: Saturday 23rd July 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-CC933B
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A post-Medieval cast silver conical seal matrix. The conical matrix has a rounded-edge hexagonal shape rising to the handle.  The handle includes the collar but is broken thereafter, so is missing the handle terminal.  Although the matrix is of a rounded hexagonal shape, the die face is oval.  The die face is engraved with a memento mori style motif of a skeleton, standing and facing the viewer, holding an hourglass in its right hand.  The edge of the die face is slightly damaged on the left side so it’s not possible to determine if the sk…
Created on: Tuesday 25th May 2021
Last updated: Friday 1st December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Langham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-090DBB
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
TREASURE CASE : 2021 T190. A complete silver seal matrix with green stone intaglio of medieval date, c.AD 1200 - 1300. The seal is ovate with an integral lug set on a central spine to the reverse.   The central intaglio is ovate and incised with a standing stag facing left (right when stamped). A circumferential legend is present which reads SIGILLVM ROBERTVS suggesting this was a personal seal of someone named Robert. The legend is set within an upper and lower border of pellets. To the reverse, and integral loop is present, extending from the upper edge and curving to join …
Created on: Tuesday 16th March 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DOR-1363A3
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A silver seal matrix with inscription and heraldic shield. A pedestal style matrix with and oval base. The top of the pedestal handle has an openwork trefoil handle to which is attached ,through the uppermost aperture, and articulating suspension loop. This is formed of a U-shaped strip of silver with pierced, expanded, circular ends through which a separate circular cross sectioned rivet is fixed, passing through the upper loop of the trefoil terminal. below the terminal is a transverse collar of three ridges (two low ridges flanking a central, higher ridge). Below this the handle is …
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2021
Last updated: Thursday 12th October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'West Tytherley', grid reference and parish protected.