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Description: | A lead alloy seal matrix dating from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The matrix is a pointed oval shape in plan. On the reverse is a design of a plant in relief with a square projection acting as a handle on the reverse at one end. The front face design is of a crescent lying on its back beneath a cross gammadion (a cross with L shaped or wavy arms). This is a fairly common motif which is found on matrices from across the country. The motif is separated from the legend by an incised line. The legend appears to read: "S'WILLI FI(L)' H(VGON)IS" which is short for "Sigillum William Filii Hugonis" meaning "seal of William, son of Hugh". The legend is weak on one side, and there is a crack across the matrix. Otherwise, it is in good condition for a lead matrix. It is 35.6mm long, 19.4mm wide and 8.4mm thick. A matrix with a similar design is WAW-71A2C4 on the PAS database.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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