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KEY (LOCKING)
Unique ID: SWYOR-18B134
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper alloy casket key, of probable Medieval date between 1066-1500. It has a hollow stem, which is flattened on both sides to make it oval in section. The bow is circular with a large worn circular perforation. There is no colar between the bow and the stem. The bit is a simple rectangle with a cleft in the leading edge and opposite it. The key has a greenish hue. The key measures 39.3mm in length, 13mm in width, 4.6mm thick and weighs 6.58 grams and is in good condition. Please compare to PAS record ID: LVPL-36CD44.
Class: Casket
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1066
Date to: Circa AD 1500
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 39.3 mm
Width: 13 mm
Thickness: 4.6 mm
Weight: 6.58 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 4th June 2011 - Monday 8th August 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 1556
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Plompton (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE3654
Four figure Latitude: 53.98081
Four figure longitude: -1.452552
1:25K map: SE3654
1:10K map: SE35SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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