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Record ID: SF-FE2286
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy, medieval, casket key, AD.1200-1500. The key has a flat circular loop. The shank is rectangular in plan, oval in section, and is hollow at the terminal. A T-shaped bit extends from the shank. Weight: 3.94g Length: 35.69mm Width: 16.95mm
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Acton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-2DA48D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy casket key dating to Medieval to Post Medieval date. All that remains is the bit, steam and the beginnings of the looped bow. There is no decoration evident, the bit has two circular holes in the centre. Length: 25.43mm Width: 15.42mm Weight: 3.64g
Created on: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Barking', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-31A85E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy casket key. The stem is rectangular in cross section and solid to the tip. The bit is a flattened rectangular shape with a small cleft cut into either side and is incomplete at the end of the stem. The bow is a flattened loop shape. Casket keys have a long chronology possibly starting as early as the early medieval period (see an example from Brandon, Riddler in Tester et al 2014, 183, no. 8331) and continuing until at least as late as the 15th century (from York, Ottaway and Rogers 2002, no. 14290; and Winchester, Bid…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nayland-with-Wissington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-9F4107
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Medieval casket key. The bow is circular, 12.38mm in diameter, and is internally worn. There is a little projection above and below at the junction of bow and stem. The stem is oval in cross-section, and is pierced at the tip; the tip is in line with the end of a simple S-shaped bit which has two channels and two clefts. The shaft is hollow. It is 38.41mm in length, 12.38mm in diameter and 7.29g in weight.  Similar examples can be found on PAS - e.g. SF9052
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-9F0FEA
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy medieval rotary key. It has a circular bow and hollow stem. The chanel between the stem and the bit is very worn, and there is a single rounded cleft in the bit.It is 36.51mm in length, 11.73mm in width at the bit and weighs 7.30g. Similar examples can be found in PAS - SF-254C92
Created on: Thursday 7th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 7th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Finborough', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-F7005B
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy medieval or post-medieval casket key. The shank is oval in cross-section. The bit is simple in form with a small rectangular notch removed from the centre of each longer side. The bow is circular and flattened with a circular hole through the centre.  Margeson (1993, 160-2, figs.118-120) illustrates a number of small, simple casket keys from Norwich, found in contexts dating from the 12th to 17th century. Such a simple key, which is lacking diagnostic details cannot be dated more closely. Length: 35.3mm, width: 14.6mm, thickness: 2.6mm, weight: 4.28g
Created on: Friday 16th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Coddenham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-CC4756
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy rotary casket key dating to c.1150-1400. The bow has a circular loop with a broadly lozenge shaped outer edge. Five irregularly spaced triangular projections emerging from the lower edge. Two triangular projections emerge from the junction of the bow and stem creating a collar. The stem is circular sectioned and solid. It has a flat apex with a pointed terminal emerging from the top. The bit is offset and broadly rectangular, with two crescentic apertures at the top and bottom.  The key is slightly irregular for a casket key but the dime…
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Finningham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CAF614
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper-alloy rotary casket key dating to c.1150-1400. Circular bow with an integral oval cross-section shaft that is hollowed at the end and a simple sub-rectangular bit with small clefts on either side. The surface displays an even, dull, pale green patina. Similar examples are depicted in Egan 1998: pg 112, fig 86. 
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Finningham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-29DFB8
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy 'casket' key of medieval to post-medieval date. The key has a sub circular bow with circular aperture with a slightly raised collar where the bow meets the stem. The stem is oval in section and has a pointed terminal. Below the terminal is a bit which projects 90 degrees from the stem. The bit is worn has asymmetrical clefts with offset, opposed channels. Shares similarities with examples from London illustrated by Egan (1998, p.112, fig.86.), all small, crude keys with circular bows and simple bits. Margeson (1993, 160-2, figs.118-120) also i…
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bradfield St Clare', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-1D6457
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper-alloy casket key. The key has a simple, circular bow, with a collar immediately behind it followed by the stem (shank) with a hollow outer end. The stem is oval in cross-section. The bit is rectangular in shape with a small sub-square cleft cut into the centre of either side. Date range: c. 1100-1500 AD Length: 34.50mm; width (measured at maximum diameter of bow): 14.70mm; thickness (max thickness of shank): 3.86mm; weight 3.320g
Created on: Thursday 8th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th July 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mid Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-A31D0E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy casket key dating to circa AD 1150-1450. It consists of a now broken, flat, circular bow and circular-sectioned stem and hollowed tip. The bit projects from the stem at a 90 degree angle, flush with the apex of the stem. The bit is solid and rectangular-sectioned. Similar examples are depicted in Egan 1998: pg 112, fig 86. 
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Cavendish', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-72CAEC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy casket key. The stem is oval in cross-section and hollow at the outer tip. The bit is a flattened rectangular shape with a small cleft cut into either side. The bow is mostly missing, but the surviving inner section is a flattened loop shape. The surface of the metal is corroded and the breaks are well worn. Casket keys have a long chronology possibly starting as early as the early medieval period (see an example from Brandon, Riddler in Tester et al 2014, 183, no. 8331) and continuing until at least as late as the 15th…
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 14th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hockering', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-258566
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copoer-alloy casket key dating to circa AD 1150-1450. It consists of a now broken, flat, circular bow and broadly rectangular stem with rounded edges and a hollowed tip. The bit projects from the stem at a 90 degree angle. The bit is broadly rectangular sectioned.  Similar examples are depicted in Egan 1998: pg 112, fig 86.  Length: 29.4mm; Width: 8.7mm; Thickness: 3.3mm; Weight: 2.79g. 
Created on: Monday 14th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Nayland with Wissington', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-CEDAFA
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copoer-alloy casket key dating to circa AD 1150-1450. It consists of a flat, circular bow and circular-sectioned stem with hollowed tip. The bit projects from the stem at a 90 degree angle. It is now broken but one L-shaped ward survives. Similar examples are depicted in Egan 1998: pg 112, fig 86.  Length: 34.5mm; Width: 10.5mm; Thickness: 4.2mm; Weight: 3.44g. 
Created on: Thursday 10th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Polstead', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-98585E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy casket key. The bow is circular and the stem is circular in cross-section with its tip projecting beyond the bit. The bit is a simple rectangular shape. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded. Casket keys have a long chronology possibly starting as early as the early medieval period (see an example from Brandon, Riddler in Tester et al 2014, 183, no. 8331) and continuing until at least as late as the 15th century (from York, Ottaway and Rogers 2002, no. 14290; and Winchester, Biddle 1990 no. 3851). Length: 34.…
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lidgate', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-6261E2
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval casket key dating to circa AD 1200-1400. Rectangular-sectioned, it has a circular bow with central, circular aperture. The stem is plain and tapers gently into a point. The bit is offset and set only slighty beneath the top of the stem. The bit is solid and rectangular. It is similar in form to Read 2016: no 533-537. Length 36.6mm; Width: 15.3mm; Thickness: 2.2mm; Weight: 4.92g.
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th May 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Horringer', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-7E020A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy post-medieval casket key. It has a D-shaped head with two protrusions extending from the inside of the straight edge. Behind the head, at the top of the shank, are three moulded collars. The shank narrows to a point at the other end, extending beyond the simple rectangular bit. The bit is worn and corroded and appears to have had a forked end originally. Two similar examples from Norwich are illustrated by Margeson (1993, fig.118. no.1288 and fig.119, no.1297), the former from a 17th century and the latter from a 18th century context, suggesting a broad da…
Created on: Tuesday 26th April 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 27th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett-cum-Brockford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-69DD02
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete medieval copper-alloy casket key. The the tip of the stem is missing, but appears to have been hollow. The bit had a cleft cut into either side. The bow is mostly missing. Casket keys have a long chronology possibly starting as early as the early medieval period (see an example from Brandon, Riddler in Tester et al 2014, 183, no. 8331) and continuing until at least as late as the 15th century (from York, Ottaway and Rogers 2002, no. 14290; and Winchester, Biddle 1990 no. 3851). Length: 27.05mm, width: 11.32mm, thickness:…
Created on: Monday 25th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Monk Soham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-ADF7CB
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval rotary/casket key dating to circa AD 1200-1400. The bow is circular with a terminating globular end knop. The junction of the bow and the stem has a rectangular-sectioned collar containing two incised transverse grooves running over each face and edge of the collar. The stem is circular sectioned. At the top of the stem projects the now incomplete sub-rectangular bit. The key is similar in form to examples depicted in Egan 1998: 112 and Read 2016: 77-78. Length: 44.3mm; Bow diameter: 15.6mm; Shank thickness: 3.9mm; Weight: 6.39g.
Created on: Monday 4th April 2022
Last updated: Monday 25th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wyverstone', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-F8337B
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval copper-alloy casket key dating to circa AD 1150-1400. The extant piece consists of the bow, collar and upper portion of the stem. The bow is flat and lozenge-shaped with a central lozenge aperture. The bow is flat with rounded edges. Rectangular projectinbg knops adoin the flanks and a larger rectangular projects from the top. The upper bow is broadly circular-sectioned with bevelled edges. At the junction of the bow and stem is a transverse circumferential rectangular collar. The bow terminates in an old break afdter a larger transverse rectangular moulding. …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Debenham', grid reference and parish protected.