NMS-1E7FF5: Medieval casket key

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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: NMS-1E7FF5

Object type certainty: Certain
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Medieval key for a casket, hollow-ended oval-sectioned shank, collared lozengiform bow with circular perforation and knop at upper and lower angles and collared knop on terminal, rectangular bit with notch on outside edge, 39 x 16mm. Cf. Medieval Households (1998), fig.86. 12th-13th century.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1100
Date to: AD 1300

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 39 mm
Width: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2008 - Monday 31st March 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk (District)
To be known as: Emneth

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

Author Publication Year Title Publication Place Publisher Pages Reference
Egan, G. 1998 The Medieval Household: Daily Living c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) London The Stationery Office

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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