Record ID: SWYOR-1E1325 - MEDIEVAL padlock

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PADLOCK

Unique ID: SWYOR-1E1325

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Medieval barrel padlock

A Medieval barrel padlock. A cast copper alloy barrel padlock case of 12th or 13th century date. The case is a short round cylinder with a broad, flat, upright arm extending from the top at one end, attached to a narrow, tapering bar of circular cross-section which extends back over the whole length of the case. The flat arm is pierced with a circular hole. The case has a T shaped key hole at the end by the bar and the other end shows the internal structure as having a vertical, diving slat down the centre, suggesting that the bolt had two spring mechanisms. The size of this padlock suggests that it was probably intended for use on a small casket or chest. The other part of the padlock which would be locked in place is missing, as are the sprung parts. Compare Egan 'The Medieval Household' (pp. 91-99, nos. 242-245) and DENO-41B6B5.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Length: 26.45 mm
Width: 11.38 mm
Thickness: 19.72 mm
Weight: 5.52 g
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Cast [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Incomplete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Spatial data

Region: Yorkshire And The Humber
County: South Yorkshire
District: Barnsley
Parish: Brierley

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: SE4209
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 1985 - Friday 1st January 1988

Personal details

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Recorded by: Ms Amy Downes - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Wakefield Volunteer - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Ms Amy Downes - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS Form number 1427

References cited

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