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KEY (LOCKING)
Unique ID: NMS-730C06
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
2 incomplete medieval copper alloy keys with hollow shanks and elaborate bits, late 13th - 14th century:
- with collar and asymmetrical bit, more than half of the lozengiform bow and half of the bit missing. Length more than 71mm. Bit 12 x 20 x 7.5mm.
- distal half of shank and symmetrical bit only. Length more than 46mm. Bit 11.5 x 18 x 7.5mm
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1270
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 2
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2013 - Thursday 28th February 2013
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: 36232
Other reference: MH032013
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: North Norfolk (District)
Parish or ward: Ludham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TG3918
Four figure Latitude: 52.706858
Four figure longitude: 1.53644
1:25K map: TG3918
1:10K map: TG31NE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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