At last we were able to detect on our favourite 'fair site', even though conditions weren't ideal - muddy and lumpy and stubbly. Despite this, we were able to rescue nice lumps of lead and pewter buttons by the score! And in between those signals were a couple of interesting items, such as the copper alloy seal matrix shown here.

Under the mud, I could have sworn this little item was a lead soldier with machine gun. But a find by our latest recruit turned out to be a heavily gilded copper alloy late mediaeval monk and his pet cat, which could be either a pilgrim's badge or possibly a decorative mount from a box. I just love the moggy!

MEDIAEVAL SEAL MATRIX C1350.

My second decent signal turned up this seal. I have filled the recesses with salt to show the design more clearly. Apologies for the imprint, but will upload a better one shortly.

Funny little owl-type decoration and decorated strap end from the same period, it seems.

Henry VII (1485-1509) Sovereign type penny, Bishop Fox issue.

Two bag seals - slightly more fun than your average lead find! The small one has a shield on it..

Two small hammered coins: Charles I penny and probably a Henry VI halfpenny, London mint.

A rather knackered Krauwinkel (probably Hans) Jetton 16th century.

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