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LVPL-9F4D2E: Roman key

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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: LVPL-9F4D2E

Object type certainty: Certain
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A small later Roman (AD 200-410) cast copper-alloy key. The bow is circular with the rectangular-section stem projecting from one edge. A rectangular bit then turns a right angle at the end of the stem. The bit contains one rectangular cleft which can be seen from the end of the key. Two grooves decorate the stem of the key, and there are two grooves on the outer face of the bit. The object has a dark green patina.

22mm diameter of hoop, 30mm in length, 14mm in width (of bit), 10mm thick (of bit), weight 9.6g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 200
Date to: Circa AD 410

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 30 mm
Width: 14 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight: 9.6 g
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2015 - Saturday 31st October 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: West Lancashire (District)
To be known as: Ormskirk

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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