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KEY (LOCKING)
Unique ID: LANCUM-C302C1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Cast copper alloy medieval casket key, ca. 1150 to 1400 AD. The bow is circular and is decorated with 3 bificated knops.
Length: 96mm; width: 25mm; thickness: 7mm; diameter of bow: 32mm; weight: 59g
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 1150
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 96 mm
Width: 25 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight: 59 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 30th May 2016 - Monday 30th May 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 1046
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Carlisle (District)
To be known as: Irthington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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