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PADLOCK
Unique ID: PUBLIC-646668
Object type certainty: Probably
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status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete composite copper-alloy and iron probable Roman padlock dating to the period 43 to 410.
Description: The padlock remains as the as most of the iron and copper-alloy bolt and part of the padlock case. The bolt is formed from two prongs with a collar that would align with the case and an incomplete curved arm likely part of the securing hasp. The prongs are covered in iron corrosion likely part of the original locking mechanism. The case only remains as part of the convex decorative front. Despite being damaged what remains is in good condition.
Measurements:Length: 54.4 mm, Width: 22.61 mm and Weight: 21.1 g
Discussion: This object is likely originally a figurative roman padlock similar to SUR-302076 and are rare finds for Britain general date 1st to 3rd century AD.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 300
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 54.4 mm
Width: 22.61 mm
Weight: 21.1 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th September 2017
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Iron
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete
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