Record ID: YORYM-9078E4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy casket key of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The key is small with an ovate cross section. A circular bow extends from one end of the stem with a circular perforation. The opposite end of the stem is flat and shows a hollow interior to the key with a bit projecting out at 90 degrees. The metal has a mid-green patina and is worn. The key is 38.6mm long and 3.9mm wide; the bow is 10.7mm in diameter; the bit is 11.9mm wide. It weighs 4.4g. Similar keys, though with circular bows, are illustrated in Egan (1998), p.112, fig.86. Ref: Egan, G. (1998) The Me…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
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Record ID: NMS-90706A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy rotary key for a casket with a circular bow, a hollow-ended oval-sectioned shank and a simple bit with a cleft in the outside edge. Length 34.5mm. Width of bow 11.5mm. Bit 6 x 6.5 x 2.5mm. Mid 12th - 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 19th June 2018
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Record ID: YORYM-90621E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy casket key of medieval date, c.AD 1150 - 1450. The key is small with an ovate cross section. A lozenge bow extends from one end of the stem. The opposite end of the stem is flat with a pointed projection. A bit projects out at 90 degrees to the stem. The metal has a dark green patina and is worn. The key is 49.4mm long and 3.8mm wide; the bow is 16.5mm wide; the bit is 12.8mm wide. It weighs 5.1g. Similar keys, though with circular bows, are illustrated in Egan (1998), p.112, fig.86. Ref: Egan, G. (1998) The Medieval Household: Daily Living c.1150-c.14…
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Monday 2nd July 2018
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Record ID: SUR-8E3462
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy key, probably dating from the late 12th the late 14th century. Oval bow of maximum 14,7mm width with circular centre cut-out and single protrusion. simple shaft of circular cross section tapering slightly to a simple bit without wards, channels or clefts.
Created on: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Last updated: Thursday 5th July 2018
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