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KEY (LOCKING)
Unique ID: WMID-B0DCA6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key from the Medieval period, circa AD1150 -AD1450.
The key comprises of a hollow tubular stem with a broadly rectangular bit. The bit is possibly incomplete with one ward remaining that projects from a rectangular stem which has a rounded projection extending at a right angle from the base. The bow end of the key is missing and has a closed end terminal. The opposing end of the stem is hollow.
The metal has been cleaned and has a shiny brown to copper coloured patina. The key is 59.61mm long, 26.21mm wide and 6.21mm thick on the stem. It weighs 16.7g.
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 1450
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 59.61 mm
Width: 26.21 mm
Thickness: 6.21 mm
Weight: 16.7 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th October 2016 - Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Sheriffhales (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SJ7611
Four figure Latitude: 52.69614223
Four figure longitude: -2.35655875
1:25K map: SJ7611
1:10K map: SJ71SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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