NHER 39711 (Find Spot record) - Medieval metal find
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Summary
Metal detecting in 2003 recovered a medieval lead seal matrix.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG02NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOULSHAM, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
July 2003. Metal detecting.
Medieval lead seal matrix, flat with bent lug near upper edge on reverse. Shield-shaped, 23 x 26mm. Face blank (this appears to be an unengraved and unfinished seal matrix. However, only three shield shaped matrices have been recorded from the county since 1996 (Rogerson and Ashley, forthcoming), all of which are copper alloy. CAST.
S. Ashley (NLA), 19 August 2003.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- SEAL MATRIX (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 12 2025 10:22AM