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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: NMS-C24A8A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval copper alloy rotary key for a casket, with a circular bow, collar, solid ovoid-sectioned shank and a simple bit with one square . Length 39mm. Width of bow 11.7mm. Bit 6 x 7.5 x 2.2mm. 13th - 15th century.

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 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 39 mm
Width: 11.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 15th December 2015 - Monday 12th December 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 40016
Other reference: SB022017

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Narford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF7713
Four figure Latitude: 52.68576853
Four figure longitude: 0.61720198
1:25K map: TF7713
1:10K map: TF71SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: NMS
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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