Record ID: HAMP-B27F92
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval (c.1500-1600) iron rotary key with kidney-shaped bow. The bow measures 30.7mm by 17.4mm and has a sub-circular projection coming from the stem. The stem is circular and hollow in cross-section. The stem is 36.4mm in length, and is 8.9mm thick. The bit is rectangular in shape and has a rectangular notch on the inside edge. There are three projections from the lower edge of the bit, these are worn and are a sub triangular shape. The key is corroded and is a dark orangey brown colour. The bit measures 15.2mm by 11.2mm. The key is 56.2mm in length, and weighs 14.62g. Si…
Created on: Wednesday 10th February 2016
Last updated: Monday 15th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ropley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-8EEA70
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete post-medieval copper-alloy casket key. The key has a kidney shaped bow with two internal projections at the stem end. On the shoulders underneath the bow there are three decorative collars which are worn. The stem extends to a projecting pin below the bit which is narrow, rectangular and uncut. The key is a dark brown colour with patches of green and pink corrosion. The key measures 31.1mm in total length. The bow measures 15.7mm by 11.1mm. The bit measures 4.8mm by 7.1mm. The pin measures 3.3mm in length. The key weighs 2.52g. There is a similar example in Read (2001…
Created on: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Meon', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-F7F207
Object type: KEY (LOCKING)
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval copper alloy casket key. The key has a solid stem of oval cross section with a hollow end - the end is now blocked with dirt. The width of the stem is 5.95mm. The bow is circular in shape with a circular perforation (exterior diameter: 14.90mm, interior diameter: 6.68mm). The bit is rectangular in shape with a rectangular cleft on opposing sides creating four wards.The bit measures 5.34mm by 7.59mm. One cleft is off centre. The length of the key is 35.61mm. These types of keys date from the late 12th century to the late 14th century (Egan, 1998, p. 111).
Created on: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th October 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Winchester', grid reference and parish protected.