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Description: | A lead alloy Medieval seal matrix dating from AD 1200 - 1400, now in two pieces. It is a pointed oval in plan and the reverse is plain, without even a rib or handle lug. The matrix has a fleur-de-lis motif in the centre, then a line border on each side of the legend which reads: " + SIGIL' [--]EDE rosette FIL' E[--]RACES" meaning The seal of [--]ede (perhaps Ede, a male or female name, or Frede), son of E[--]races (maybe Eustace or Grace).The seal may have been cancelled by cutting it deeply on both faces, but not quite through, the last linking pieces breaking post recovery, but the damage could also have occuring in the plough soil. The matrix is friable and has a cream coloured patina. It is 40.2mm long, 25.8mm wide and 3.9mm thick. 17.6g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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