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KEY (LOCKING)
Unique ID: NLM-1CA4CC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy key. Cast rotary key, probably for a casket. A stem of straight-sided oval section has a round bow at one end and, thickening towards the other end, a rectangular bit with a cleft in front and behind. The end of the stem is drilled. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1350.
Length: 37.7mm, Height (at bit): 12.9mm, Thickness: 4.2mm, Weight: 6.20gms
Class:
Rotary
Sub class: Casket
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 1350
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 37.7 mm
Height: 12.9 mm
Thickness: 4.2 mm
Weight: 6.2 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th March 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM32177
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Roxby cum Risby (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SE9114
Four figure Latitude: 53.61465305
Four figure longitude: -0.62588526
1:25K map: SE9114
1:10K map: SE91SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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