Record ID: WAW-251FD7
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete possible Roman or medieval copper alloy casket key, dating to circa AD 43 - 1500. The key has an oval stem which is hollow at the outer end. The bit is missing. The key has a simple, flat, rectangular bit, with a semi -circular cut, either side of the long edge. The key has a gren coloured surface patina.  The fragment measures 23.4 mm in length, 10.4 mm in width, 3.4 mm in thickness and it weighs 2 grams. 
Created on: Thursday 25th January 2024
Last updated: Thursday 1st February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-CB88C9
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy casket key dating from the Medieval to Post Medieval period, about AD 1100 - 1900. It has a flat, oval bow of rectangular cross-section, and a sub circular worn stem with a casting seam along the lower edge. A simple, flat, rectangular bit extends from the shaft at the end. It has a single cleft in the edge opposite the stem. The key has a dark green/brown corroded patina. It is 40.2mm long, 17.1mm wide and 5.9mm thick. The key weighs 5.72g. Other keys of this type are recorded on the database: compare for example records SWYOR-4416B8 and SWYOR-B7308E. Se…
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Thirsk', grid reference and parish protected.