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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: SUR-FAAFD6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy casket key, 39.9mm in length. The bow is oval with a pierced centre. The shank has a sub-rounded cross-section with a pointed end and there is a simple bit which is incomplete but which appears to have had two clefts. Circa 12th-15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUR-FA9A8A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy casket key, 37.9mm in length. The bow is lozengiform with a pierced centre, a rounded terminal knop, flanking corner knops on either side and a small ridged collar. The shank has a sub-rectangular cross-section with a hollow end and there is a simple bit which is incomplete but which appears to have had a single cleft. Circa 12th-15th century.
Created on: Wednesday 17th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: SUSS-E80DA6
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Medieval copper alloy casket key dating to c. AD 1150-1450. The bow of the key is circular with an oval cross section and internal diameter of 5.18mm. The solid stem is sub-rectangular in cross section, extending from the base of the bow and terminating in a projecting pin beyond the bit. The bit has a rectangular ward with clefts on each side forming an inverted 'T' shape. The key has a dark green patina, and is bent slightly to the left. Dimensions: length: 32.90mm,  width: 9.23mm,  thickness: 2.57mm,  weight: 2.43g Similar keys can…
Created on: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 17th April 2024
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Record ID: OXON-7E7F87
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near complete Medieval copper alloy casket key dating from the late 12th to early 14th century. The key is mostly intact but is broken at the end of its shank so that only part of this and the bit survive. The key has a circular shaped bow with a circular shaped central hole. It has a solid oval cross sectioned shank that is hollow down its centre. There is a slight expanded collar at the join between the bow and the shank. The  surviving section of the bit is solid and broadly rectangular in form with a cut out on the edge that is placed near the shank's broken end. I…
Created on: Thursday 11th April 2024
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stanton St. John', 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.

Record ID: SUR-D55BBC
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval cast copper alloy casket key, 36.5mm in length, with an oval bow, a shank of flattened oval cross-section with a hollow end and a (now incomplete) simple bit with a single cleft. Circa 12th-15th century.
Created on: Friday 22nd March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-C4334E
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late Medieval to Post-Medieval cast copper-alloy casket key probably dating to c.1400-1800. Sub-circular irregular pierced bow, with an integral oval solid shaft that is flared towards the end. The bit is simple, rectangular in form. The surface displays a green patina. Length 36.7mm, width 14.9mm, shaft thickness 3.2mm, weight 7.2g. Similar examples on this database at: PUBLIC-0FD7B6, SUR-FDA886 and WILT-AE6BC4.
Created on: Thursday 21st March 2024
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-AD659D
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy key. A small cast rotary key for a casket, more finely cast and finished than is usual for the type, with a long rhomboid open bow separated by a collar from a round section stem which is expanded slightly where the stub of a rectangular bit with a cleft in its front edge remains; there is a constricted point at the end of the stem beyond the bit. Suggested date: Medieval, 1200-1350 Length: 43.9mm, Height: 11.3mm, Thickness (stem): 3.2mm, Weight: 2.70gms
Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Scotter', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-82837F
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy casket key of Medieval date, about AD 1100 - 1500.  The bow is broken, leaving two small projecting stubs, but it appears that the bow would have been circular. The stem is sub-oval with flattened sides in section, with the appearance of a small collar, where it meets the bow. The bit is broadly rectangular with a small cleft in the leading edge and the opposite side. The end of the shaft is also hollow. The surface of the key has a green coloured patina. Length: 29.03mm Width: 14.69mm Thickness: 3.02mm Weigh…
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Friday 12th April 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-6ECDDA
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete late Medieval cast copper-alloy casket key probably dating to c.1200-1500. Just the bit and the end of the pointed shaft remains. The shaft is oval in cross-section tapering down to a protruding 6.5mm  point. The integral bit is sub rectangular with clefts on either side. The surface displays a dark green patina. Length 15.7mm, width 11.9mm, thickness 3.9mm, weight 1.9g. Similar complete examples on this database at: OXON-E15E59, LANCUM-90F444 and BH-596548.
Created on: Sunday 17th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', 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: SWYOR-2E48D1
Object type: TOILET ARTICLE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy object, possibly a Roman nail cleaner with raised collars on the flat neck, dating from about AD 43 - 200. The main part of the blade is missing. The neck has two raised transverse collars that go completely around the piece.  The neck widens slightly into a flat circular suspension loop, set in the same plane as the neck as probably of the missing blade.  The piece has a dark green patina. Length: 20.28mm Width: 11.39mm Thickness: 2.64mm Weight: 1.60g A complete example from the database is&nbs…
Created on: Thursday 14th March 2024
Last updated: Saturday 13th April 2024
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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: LEIC-84D971
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy casket key, dating from about AD 1150 - 1350. It has a lozenge shaped bow with a large central, circular perforation, separated from the stem by a bulbous collar. The stem is hollow at the bit end, and there is a rectangular bit, curved on the leading and outer edge corner (furthest from the stem), with a cleft in the front or leading edge. The key has a dark brown grey patina.  Length: 37.6 mm Width: 11.5 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 3.0 g
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: LEIC-84A046
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete medieval copper alloy casket key, dating from about AD 1150 - 1350. It has a lozenge shaped bow with a large central, circular perforation, separated from the stem by a bulbous collar. The stem is hollow at the bit end, and there is a rectangular bit, curved on the leading and outer edge corner (furthest from the stem), with a cleft in the front or leading edge. The key has a dark green grey patina. The stem is slightly bent through use or later damage. Length: 37.3 mm Width: 10.0 mm Thickness: 2.9 mm Weight: 2.51 g
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 6th March 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F45534
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400). The key is irregular in plan and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit. The bow is incomplete, and probably was originally sub circular in shape. It has a rectangular cross section. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. The shank consists of an hollow rod, rectangular in plan and circular in section. Small diagonal grooves, in a zig zag pattern are present on the top and sides of t…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: WMID-F16886
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy casket key of Early Post Medieval dating (AD 1500 to AD 1600). Around 90% of the key is present, as the bit is missing. The shank and the bow are present. The bow is oval shaped, and there are two internal projections into the bow from the shank. The shank is solid, with a circular cross section. A small moulded collar is present half way down the shank.  It measures 41.2 mm in length,  24.5mm wide and  5.2mm thick. It weighs  5.4g. The key is a green colour with an even surface patina. Read, B (…
Created on: Wednesday 28th February 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 28th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-DEB297
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy casket key, dating to the Medieval period between c. 1100-1400 AD. The bow is circular and the stem short and wide. The end of the stem is hollow, with a groove underneath it. The bit is simple with two clefts. A similar example is SUR-F28A00. Dimensions: Length: 37.6mm, Width of bow: 14.6mm, Width of stem: 6.1mm, Thickness: 5.7mm, Weight: 6.97g. 
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 26th March 2024
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