LEIC-746D90: 746D90 Medieval copper alloy key

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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: LEIC-746D90

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval copper alloy casket key, 35mm long and 12mm wide. The loop has a rectangular section and is lozenge shaped. This attachs to a hollow circular sectioned shaft which tapers slightly in width toward the end. The bit consists of a single tapering hook.

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Pre P.A.S. Interpretation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1100
Date to: AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 35 mm
Width: 12 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 6th July 2001

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: EN 999

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Blaby (District)
Parish or ward: Thurlaston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP4998
Four figure Latitude: 52.577616
Four figure longitude: -1.278345
1:25K map: SP4998
1:10K map: SP49NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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