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Seal Matrix: Hexham Priory
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I. Szymanski, I.H. Szymanski, 2005-03-03 00:03:35
Title
Seal Matrix: Hexham Priory
Description
English: Copper alloy vesica-shaped (pointed oval) seal matrix with ornate suspension loop/handle soldered to the reverse, consisting of a raised triangular piece terminating in two scroll-like curves (one missing). Centre is the softly-curved apex of the triangle. In the body of the triangle three holes (1.2), the top one broken 
Device: crossed keys, tops in base, surrounded by flowers and foliage with what may have been a mitre within a crown above, a fleur-de-lys above this. Edge of device area marked by a beaded line; a second beaded line marks the outer edge of the matrix. Legend is in Black Letter script, with foliage in the spaces between words. Whole face in poor condition, with much of the device no longer clear.
Measurements: 27 mm x 46.5 mm; back rib 11 mm high at highest point.
Depicted place (County of findspot) North Yorkshire
Date between 1350 and 1500
date QS:P571,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/6,P1319,+1350-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1500-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Accession number
FindID: 88831
Old ref: IHS-651096
Filename: 78HexhamMatrixBack.jpg
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a voluntary programme run by the United Kingdom government to record the increasing numbers of small finds of archaeological interest found by members of the public. The scheme started in 1997 and now covers most of England and Wales. Finds are published at https://finds.org.uk
Source https://finds.org.uk/database/ajax/download/id/52917
Catalog: https://finds.org.uk/database/images/image/id/52917
Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/88831
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