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Unique ID: LVPL-D91832
Object type certainty: Certain
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A medieval barrel padlock. A cast copper alloy barrel padlock case of 12th or 13th century date. The case is a short sub trapezoidal shape with a broad, flat, upright arm extending from the top at one end, attached to a narrow, tapering bar of circular cross-section which extends back over the whole length of the case. The bar is damaged and bent to a 45 degree angle. Both sides and the top of the padlock have double lines of opposed punched triangle decorations. The case has three rectangular entrance holes at one end, suggesting the padlock had three spring mechanisms. The end plate entrance hole is sub- rectangular with the edges of the copper case bending inwards over the hole. The size of this padlock suggests that it was probably intended for use on a small casket or chest. The other part of the padlock which would be locked in place is missing, as are the sprung parts. Compare Egan 'The Medieval Household' (pp. 91-99, nos. 242-245).
Class: Barrel
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1300
Quantity: 1
Length: 36.27 mm
Width: 12.59 mm
Thickness: 2.36 mm
Weight: 10 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st May 2012
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Egan, G. | 1998 | The Medieval Household: Daily Living c.1150-c.1450 (Medieval Finds from Excavations in London) | London | The Stationery Office |