| Catalogue Finding Number | WYHER/9802 |
| Office record is held at | Historical Environment Record, West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service |
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| Title | Medieval Seal Matrix |
| Description | Copper alloy medieval seal matrix with circular face and hexagonal faceted handle ending with trefoil loop, dating to 13th 14th century. The matrix has a central arms which are those of Woderous or Woderout and consist of a chevron between three crosses fitchee. The legend around the seal reads: *IEH[ ]VY WODEROVT. The Christian name is not clear but is possibly a variant of John or Joanna or even a phonetic spelling of something like ‘Evie’. And the surname Woderous or Woderout. No finders name given.
Length: 24mm, diameter: 18mm, weight: 7.52g.
PAS ref: SWYOR 45EFB5 |
| Date | 21st century |
| Extent | contact the West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service for information on what is available |
| Level | Item |