Record ID: NCL-A5E912 - POST MEDIEVAL key (locking)

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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: NCL-A5E912

Object type certainty: Certain

A cast copper-alloy key of Post-Medieval date, c. 1500-1700.

The key is incomplete, consisting only of the shank and the bit, and missing the loop. The end of the shank bearing the bit is distinguished by a slight swelling and then narrowing. with further moulded constriction separating the shank terminal, which has a circular depression in its tip. The opposite end of the shank has a moulded band with a narrow collar to either side, and then an extension beyond this which probably fit into and through the now missing loop.

The bit is an unelaborated rectangle.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 1500
Date to: Exactly AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Length: 81.22 mm
Thickness: 6.93 mm
Weight: 30.8 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: North East
County: Cleveland
District: Stockton On Tees
Parish: Carlton

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: NZ3921
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 1000 metre square.

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

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th October 2011 - Thursday 10th November 2011

Personal details

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Recorded by: Dr Robert Collins - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Miss Wendy Malkin - [view all attributed records]

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