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LOCK
Unique ID: NLM-EEB4C2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy
Lock fragment. Cast sub-rectangular plate with a curved edge; opposite edge broken. One side is stamped with legend reading: PATENT/LOCK/[crown]/VR. Suggested date: Modern, 1840-1900. This object was kindly recorded by P. Horton of the Hibaldstow History Club.
Length: 21.8mm, Width: 24.8mm, Thickness: 1.8mm, Weight: 5.79gms.
Inscription:
PATENT/LOCK/[crown]/VR
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1840
Date to: Circa AD 1900
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 21.8 mm
Width: 24.8 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 5.79 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 22nd February 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM17967
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Fragment
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Winterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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