Record ID: PUBLIC-62AEAB
Object type: SCABBARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy front piece from an incomplete two-piece dagger scabbard chape of late Medieval to Post Medieval (1400-1600 AD) date. It has a plain, concave back and a moulded front and sides. The backplate is missing. The lower part is shaped like a scallop shell with radiating incised lines. At the base of the curve is a projecting biconical knop with a rounded front and flat back. Above the scallop shape the scabbard narrows and opens out to form a keyhole shape. Within this upper section, at the centre, is openwork in the shape of a heart and an upper edge which has two curve…
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 7th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Redmayes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-FC9F73
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy key for a small lock, probably on a casket dating to the period c. AD 1100 - 1500. The key has an oval bow formed of a loop which thickens on both sides towards the shank. The shank has a broadly oval cross section with flattened sides, and a simple rectangular ward. Weight: 4.5gms Length: 34.3mm Width: 13.5mm Thickness: 4.7 mm
Created on: Friday 5th January 2018
Last updated: Friday 25th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.