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Description: | An iron key (locking) of Medieval or Post Medieval date. The key has a 'D' shaped' bow at the end of the circular cross sectioned stem. There are several collar along the length of the stem, including just before the bit. The bit has two irregular projections, one of which has been broken away by an old break.It fits into Type 8 of the Goodall Classification used at Winchester and Salisbury (Salisbury Medieval Catalogue Volume 4), having a solid shaft projecting beyond the bit. These keys probably date from 1150 through to 1700. Very similar examples can be seen on the database, including PUBLIC-E5D94C, SWYOR-136E35 and CAM-823F4C.The key is 121.3mm long, 41.3mm wide, 10.3mm thick and weighs 42.18 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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