The seal matrix belonged to a medieval gentleman called Walter. The red jasper gem was carved in the Roman period.A seal matrix was used to make a mark in hot wax to seal letters and documents.

These seals were very popular during the medieval period and were essentially made so that individuals could authenticate letters. The 14th century seal like most of the similar artifacts from the ...

A medieval seal found in a field has been returned ... and would have been worn around the neck when not being used to seal letters with wax. Adam was the name of the first two Barons of Langley ...