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PADLOCK
Unique ID: SUSS-BF6BE2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A cast copper alloy Post Medieval combination lock dating from 1550 to 1650 AD. The lock has a cylindrical case. The cylindrical case is made up five discs which are still articulated and movable on a copper alloy axle, between two outer discs. The two outer discs were attached to an arched hasp or shackle which is D-shaped in section and is 29.6 mm high. There are capital letters engraved or stamped on the rotating discs in addition to numbers and symbols. All of the letters seem to be intact on the surface of the rotating discs. From intact outer disc, running left to right, the symbols on each disc are: (1) R 0 3 P C; (2) E V S P; (3) ? G B F V A; (4) ? X D ? + N; (5) Q + L - M; (6) -----; (7) I - I S . The case has a diameter of 14.41 mm and is 18.74 mm long.
Its size and design make it likely that it was used to lock a casket. Weight 19.7 grams. The object has an even dark greenish-grey colour. For other similar PAS examples, cf. SUSS-E23432; LIN-80D373; SF8892; ESS-32C082.
Class: combination
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1550
Date to: Circa AD 1650
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 18.74 mm
Height: 29.6 mm
Weight: 19.7 g
Diameter: 14.41 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 13th April 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
Parish or ward: Alciston (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: TQ5005
Four figure Latitude: 50.825115
Four figure longitude: 0.12835
1:25K map: TQ5005
1:10K map: TQ50NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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