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Description: | An incomplete copper alloy medieval barb spring padlock, dating to the period c.AD 1200-1500. The padlock comprises a hollow cylindrical case with a worn break at one terminus. The other terminus is closed aside from the keyhole which is formed by a central longitudinal rectangular aperture which extends to the base of the case and expands out to form a cross. At the same end is an integrally cast hasp, rectangular in cross section, which expands out from the upper surface at an angle perpendicular to the case. A circular aperture is situated after the midway point. A circular cross-sectioned bar projects from the hasp at a right angle, and extends parallel to the case before tapering to a rounded point. Decoration comprises two lines of ring and dot motifs along the base, which flank a central incised zig-zag pattern. The lines of ring and dot motifs extend upwards at each end. A black patina is on the surface.The padlock measures 33mm in length, 22mm in width, 9mm in thickness and weighs 7.9g.Cf. Egan (1998) no. 244, and similar examples are found on the database: YORYM-CDA30B, LEIC-B39FE6 and SF-06D5A3
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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