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KEY (LOCKING)

Unique ID: LANCUM-CB6387

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Fragment of copper-alloy medieval casket key consisting of the middle section of the shank (broken at both ends) and an intact simple bit, c. 1100 - 1500 AD. The bit end of the shaft is hollow. The key has a dark green patina due to corrosion of the copper-alloy. The length is 68mm, the width is 20mm and the weight 16.75g.

There are a number of complete examples of similar keys on the database, including: YORYM - 59AA8A and LVPL - 70A078, the latter of which has been dated to the 14th century.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1100
Date to: Circa AD 1500

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 68 mm
Width: 20 mm
Weight: 16.75 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 9th October 2017 - Monday 9th October 2017

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Fragment

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Blackburn with Darwen (Unitary Authority)
District: Blackburn with Darwen (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Earcroft (Unitary Authority Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SD6724
Four figure Latitude: 53.71136929
Four figure longitude: -2.50144852
1:25K map: SD6724
1:10K map: SD62SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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