Record ID: NMS-FF4AA3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
MED copper alloy latch key. Very slightly longitudinally bowed oval-sectioned shank, transverse rib and triangular step down to flat-sectioned openwork mushroom-shape, very small short stem with narrow mushroom-shaped projection at one end, other end steps down to flat-sectioned perforated terminal, 52 x 15mm. Flat on reverse. An similar example on the Portable Antiquities Database (from Owslebury, Hampshire) is described as an Early Medieval key, the reference cited for this identification is G. Baily (2002) Detector Finds 5, p.48. Two similar keys were found at Norton Subcourse and …
Created on: Wednesday 15th June 2005
Last updated: Wednesday 16th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Thornham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-3357D5
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete copper alloy key handle, broken at springing of missing tubular shank, remains of openwork quatrefoil bow with keyhole-shaped perforations radiating from the centre, outside edge of outer foil missing (worn and broken). Measuring at least 44 x 34mm. Cf. an example from North Walsham (Norfolk HER 53877) and the very similar LANCUM-182B26.
Created on: Tuesday 20th August 2013
Last updated: Friday 19th July 2019
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Record ID: NMS-70E306
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy key. Rectangular-sectioned flat oval bow, expanded at either end with a notch above and below, before a pierced lug terminal for suspension or attachment at one end and the short circular-sectioned stem at the other. There are three transverse grooves on the stem at the join with the bow and two around the hollow terminal. Rectangular wedge-shaped bit with single cleft on front edge. There are multiple ring-and-dots on both faces of the bow, and one ring-and-dot on each face of the bit. The key is completely unworn. Total length 41mm. Bow (excluding suspension lug) 18 …
Created on: Wednesday 6th March 2013
Last updated: Friday 7th June 2019
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Record ID: NMS-531041
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy key. Oval bow, perhaps with two internal projections now obscured by corrosion, collared oval-sectioned shank with narrowed pin projecting beyond simple rectangular bit. Length 34mm. Bow 16 x 12mm. Bit 8 x 6 x 3mm.
Created on: Monday 21st October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2016
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Record ID: NMS-4693A3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval fragment (46 x 26mm) of copper alloy key, small piece of broken collared oval-sectioned shank, lozengiform bow, side angles with rectangular knop and traces of double vertical grooves, oval knop at terminal. Cf. LMMC, 135, 138-40, Fig.42, Type V. 13th-14th century.
Created on: Monday 7th June 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Heckingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-848405
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy rotary key. Circular bow, oval-sectioned shank broken above a rectangular bit with two clefts. Surviving length 35mm. Bow 14 x 13.5mm. Bit 8 x 8 x 3mm. Late 12th - 14th century.med
Created on: Wednesday 9th December 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 9th December 2015
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Record ID: NMS-13019A
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy key. 'Kidney'-shaped bow with two internal projections, triple-ribbed collar, oval-sectioned bow, simple rectangular bit, pin projecting beyond bit. The bit is at 45 degrees to the bow. Length 34mm. Bow 16 x 12mm. Bit 7 x 5.5mm. Circa 1550 - 1700.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
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Record ID: NMS-AFEFDD
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy key (locking), probably for casket. Flat-sectioned circular bow, oval shank, simple rectangular bit with two opposed rectangular clefts, end of shank hollow. Length 35.5mm. Bow 14 x 14mm. Bit 6.5 x 9 x 2.5mm. 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Monday 24th August 2015
Last updated: Monday 7th September 2015
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Record ID: NMS-E204A3
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy casket key. Circular bow, oval-sectioned shank, simple rectangular it, narrowed projecting pin. Length 37mm. Bow 12.5 x 12.5mm Bit 6 x 7mm. Circa 13th - 14th century.
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2015
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Record ID: NMS-415FD1
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible key handle or unidentified object. Circular frame of irregular rounded-rectangular-section as if worn at some points, with two opposed external projections, one small and pointed, the other larger and rectangular. The rectangular projection may be broken and the break very worn. Perhaps part of an unusual Roman key handle. Length 33mm. Width 25mm. Maximum thickness (of rectangular projection) 5.5mm.
Created on: Monday 15th July 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 24th March 2015
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Record ID: NMS-610752
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy key. Circular bow, oval-sectioned shank which projects beyond the rectangular bit which has a cleft on the front and back edge. Length 35mm. Bow 11 x 11mm. Bit 7 x 7 x 2.5mm.
Created on: Thursday 20th February 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th February 2014
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Record ID: NMS-FC8143
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Corroded and distorted medieval copper alloy key. Hollow-ended shank, incomplete simple wedge-shaped bit, oval-sectioned shank collared before lozengiform bow with circular aperture and collared knops projecting from each corner. 1200 - 1500. Length 41mm. Bow at least 18 x 19mm. Bit at least 6 x 8mm.
Created on: Thursday 17th October 2013
Last updated: Thursday 17th October 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bacton', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-064537
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval copper alloy key. Flat-sectioned circular bow, oval-sectioned shank, simple rectangular bit, broken hollow end of shank not projecting beyond bit. Length 36mm. Bow 4 x 15mm. Bit 7 x 6 x 2mm. 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Thursday 6th June 2013
Last updated: Thursday 6th June 2013
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rougham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-79F397
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy key. Oval bow with two internal projections, triple moulded collar on oval-sectioned shank, simple rectangular bit beyond which the shank projects slightly. Length 33mm. Bow 17 x 12mm. Bit 7 x 5 x 2mm. 17th century.
Created on: Tuesday 29th January 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 29th January 2013
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Record ID: NMS-807444
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Key (locking), probably for casket. Similar to smaller example in EAA 58, 1993, 162, fig.120. no. 1311 but with slightly more elaborate bit. Traces of tinning or silvering. Circular bow with central groove on one side, moulded step to oval sectioned stem. Stem thins and projects 8mm beyond bit. External diameter of bow 12mm, total length 53mm, bit 11 x 11mm. 13th – 14th century.
Created on: Thursday 8th December 2005
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wymondham', grid reference and parish protected.