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KEY (LOCKING)
Unique ID: LVPL-3177D2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key of probable medieval date (c.AD 1150-1400).
The bow is flat and lozengiform, with a flattened tubular projection for suspension at the top corner. Four circular perforations are present in the bow, positioned irregularly. Internal diameter of the holes is 3.2mm. The stem is integral to the bow and is denoted by a double rounded collar at the junction between the bow and stem. The stem is hollow and incomplete with a portion missing from one side. At the base of the stem is the incomplete bit that projects from the stem at a right-angle and has a tall foot to create a L-shape. The edges are worn, rounded, and irregularly shaped, which suggests it is incomplete. Overall the object has a light green patina with portions a dark grean / brown surface.
Dimensions: Length 75.63mm; width 27.13mm; thickness 6.95mm; weight 27.8g
Class:
London type VI
Sub class: lozenge bow circle type
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1150
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 75.63 mm
Width: 27.13 mm
Thickness: 6.95 mm
Weight: 27.8 g
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bradwall (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ7562
Four figure Latitude: 53.15454021
Four figure longitude: -2.37530166
1:25K map: SJ7562
1:10K map: SJ76SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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