BERK-CE35B6: Medieval key (locking) : Casket key

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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: BERK-CE35B6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy casket key of medieval date. The key is in good condition, and has a rounded bow, oval and hollow shank with off-set asymmetrical clefts. This type of key was current between c. AD 1200-1400.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1200
Date to: Circa AD 1400

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 43.7 mm
Thickness: 13.6 mm
Weight: 7.3 g
Diameter: 5.28 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2013.1097

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Great Shefford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3875
Four figure Latitude: 51.47269405
Four figure longitude: -1.45428224
1:25K map: SU3875
1:10K map: SU37NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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