Record ID: NLM-FBAA31
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White metal key, as kindly identified by the finder. Cast key with a solid bow D-shaped bow with a small hole through its end, a short oval-section stem and a slightly expanded bit comprising opposed pairs of prongs. Partly melted. Suggested date: Modern, 1920-1970 Length: 36.5mm, Height: 19.1mm, Thickness: 7mm, Weight: 8.03gms
Created on: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Binbrook', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-58A8BA
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Oldham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval / modern copper alloy key, the length of which indicates it was probably for a large chest or a door. It has a solid cylindrical shank, with an open, oval-shaped bow. The bow is slightly damaged. There are two raised collars around the shaft at either end, one close to the bow and one close to the bit. The bit is open and rectangular in shape with the short side cut to but two l-shaped teeth. The object has a dark green patina..
Created on: Monday 20th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th February 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Oldham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-EB4CE4
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A slightly incomplete iron locking key of Medieval date. This key weighs 78.04g however would of originally of weighed a bit more. The metal has started to rust and it is evident that some bits of iron have flaked off of the artefact on the shank, bow and bit. The key has a total length of 128.9mm, the oval to 'D' shaped bow accounting for 33.7mm of this length. The bow has a width of 52.6mm, possibly slightly less than its original dimension, and appears to have originally have had a rectangular cross-section, possibly with rounded-off edges unless this is the result of the object's …
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Thursday 4th January 2018
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-DE97CB
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
White metal key. A cast rotary key with oval bow and a rectangular bit separated from the round section stem by a collar. The bit has a horizontal channel and is broken at the site of a vertical cleft; a round ended continuation of the stem protrudes beyond the bit.. The numeral 3 is stamped on the bow. Lightly patinated and bent. Suggested date: Modern, 1950-2010. Length: 61.9mm, Height: 21.8mm, Thickness (at collar): 6.3mm, Weight: 8.84gms
Created on: Monday 24th April 2017
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby with Fordington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-3A44DF
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of key of Post-Medieval to Modern date, AD 1700 - 1950. Only the bow survives. It is in the form of a flat, openwork trefoil with three circular perforations. In the centre of the base of the trefoil collar is a small, flat stub of metal where the bow was attached to the rest of the object. There is no decoration and the metal has a rough, dark brown patina. It is rectangular in cross-section, and is 28mm long, 34.4mm wide and 3.7mm thick. It weighs 13.69gm. The key handle may be from a locking key, or could bepart of a barrel tap similar to GLO-5E8406, though a locking key of…
Created on: Tuesday 5th April 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-9C5462
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy night latch key, probably dating from the 18th or 19th century. The key is complete and in a very good condition. It is slightly bent, probably from use on a heavy latch. The handle is oval-shaped with two mouldings beneath on the shank, while the bit is shield-shaped with a large single perforation that resembles a Maltese cross. On one side of the handle, at the top of the bow, are four deliberate notches, possibly a tactile aid for the use to align the key in the darkness. Night latch or slide keys have been known since the Roman time and there are numeous example…
Created on: Friday 7th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 7th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Melmerby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-01DC94
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy night latch slide key dating from the modern period, i.e. c. AD 1700-1900.
Created on: Thursday 20th October 2011
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-D1C5A6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper-alloy rotary key of probable Modern date (c. 1800-c. 1900). The bow is circular and solid and tapers slightly in thickness, from the shank towards the apex. It has a diameter of 18.1mm and a maximum thickness of 3.6mm. At the apex of the bow there is an integral circular suspension loop with a circular hole that has a diameter of about 3.0mm. This suspension loop has a free running copper-alloy ring with an outer diameter of 16.4mm. It is circular in cross-section and has a diameter of 3.1mm. There is no collar dividing the shank from the bow. The sha…
Created on: Monday 7th June 2010
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-328F25
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possibly a modern cast, copper-alloy key, post 1750AD. In shape it resembles a modern radiator key. The bow is roughly lozenge shaped with decorative, moulded knops at each corner point. The shank come off one knop and leads down to a hollow, circular end. 45.5mm long, (shank is 26.7mm long), 31.6mm wide, 6.1mm thick (on one knop) and weighs 14.14g.
Created on: Tuesday 6th July 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'STALISFIELD', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CORN-031608
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete cast copper alloy cabinet or drawer key with most of the bow missing, with just part of the base remaining. The stem of the key is hollow and has an ornate bead and groove motif decorating the shaft closer to the bow end. Bailey (1997) illustrates similar examples on page 9 which are dated to the 19th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th September 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.