Find Spot record 7058 - Medieval Seal Matrix from Land near Lea Hall Farm
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Summary
A cast copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The matrix in effectively a mould and when pressed into molten wax, the matrix leaves the imprint of the users seal. Seals were commonly used to authenticate a document.
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Full Description
A cast copper alloy seal matrix dating to the medieval period. The seal has an oval face and a hexagonally faceted shaft. The object has an oval attachment loop; the perforation is filled with corrosion. No legend or device can be seen on the face of the object. It is very worn and in poor condition (1 & 2).
<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-D1C521 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-D1C521 (Web Site). SCH5176.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 39 71 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37SE |
| Civil Parish | LEA-BY-BACKFORD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LEA, BACKFORD, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 23 2023 3:07PM