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Description: | An Early Medieval - Medieval copper alloy incomplete rotary key probably dating from 11th - 14th century. The bow and stem of the key remain; the stem is bent slightly out of alignment and the bit is missing. This key has a lozenge-shaped bow with corner bosses and an open-work cross in the centre. There is a globular moulding at the junction between the bow and the stem. The stem is solid and terminates in a rounded point. Scars on the stem indicate the remains of the bit. The frame of the upper angle of the open work cross in the bow shows signs of wear which probably indicates a point of suspension.Dimensions: length: 61.76mm; width: 23.67mm; diameter of stem: 7.38mm; weight: 14.30g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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