LIN-FB88F5: Copper alloy medieval casket key

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Unique ID: LIN-FB88F5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Small, incomplete cast copper alloy casket key. The key has an incomplete circular loop, an oval sectioned bow and a broken bit. The surface has patches of mid-brown patina.

Class: Casket

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.69 mm
Width: 3.9 mm
Thickness: 8.55 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Fulstow (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF3396
Four figure Latitude: 53.443993
Four figure longitude: 0.001004
1:25K map: TF3396
1:10K map: TF39NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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