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Description: | Medieval (1300-1500AD) cast copper alloy key. The key has a circular bow with a diameter of 14.94mm, and has a sub-rectangular cross section measuring 3.85mm wide and 2.52mm thick. The short, hollow stem is oval in cross section, measuring 19.84mm in length, 5.89mm in width and 3.73mm in thickness. The worn bit is rectangular, with a small notch on the inside edge. The bit is 7.41mm long, 6.42mm wide and 2.78mm thick. The total length of the key is 36.40mm, it has a maximum width of 14.85mm and a maximum thickness of 3.92mm. The key has a patchy dark green-grey patina and the surface is slightly worn. It weighs 6.10 grams. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | McLean, Laura - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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