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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: NCL-276B81

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A medieval copper alloy key. The key has a kidney shaped bow which is D shaped in section. The shaft is solid and circular in section. The shaft extends to a D shaped bit with central cut out. The length of the key is 60mm in length and the bow has a width of 25mm. The bit has a width of 22mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 59 mm
Width: 25 mm
Weight: 17.8 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st February 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy

Spatial metadata


County or Unitary authority: Gateshead (Metropolitan District)
District: Gateshead (Metropolitan District)

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NCL
Created: 20 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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