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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: BH-8205E3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily corroded iron key of probable post-medieval date. The bow would originally have been oval but approximately half is now missing. The stem is of circular section, hollow, and has a collar at the bow end. The bit has a straight front vertical edge and, on the other side, two wards and two clefts. It measures 147.4mm long by 41.9mm wide and 14.4mm thick. It weighs 78.44g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 147.7 mm
Width: 41.9 mm
Thickness: 14.4 mm
Weight: 78.44 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th August 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 05/189 - 34

Materials and construction

Primary material: Iron
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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