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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: SF-C7A383

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper-alloy casket key, probably medieval in date. The key measures 37mm in total length, the bow is circular measuring 14mm in external diameter and 9mm internally. The stem is hollow and oval in cross-section. The bit is roughly rectangular in size with two opposing V-shaped notches in either longitudinal edge.

Class: rotary
Sub class: casket

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1300
Date to: Circa AD 1540

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 37 mm
Width: 14 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st October 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Glemsford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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