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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: NMS-3357D5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Incomplete copper alloy key handle, broken at springing of missing tubular shank, remains of openwork quatrefoil bow with keyhole-shaped perforations radiating from the centre, outside edge of outer foil missing (worn and broken). Measuring at least 44 x 34mm. Cf. an example from North Walsham (Norfolk HER 53877) and the very similar LANCUM-182B26.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 409

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 44 mm
Width: 34 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Sunday 28th February 2010

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 54022
Other reference: BKLG2012

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Broadland (District)
Parish or ward: Rackheath (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TG2914
Four figure Latitude: 52.675281
Four figure longitude: 1.385918
1:25K map: TG2914
1:10K map: TG21SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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