Accession No

1920.804


Description

A large complete iron key. Bow is oval in shape; stem is cylindrical, divided into two sections by a raised band. Bit formed by two wards with notches facing each other, roughly symmetrical.


Place

Europe; British Isles; England; Norfolk; Swaffham


Period

Post Medieval


Source

Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1920.804; 551 M


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Iron


Local Term


Measurements

195mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Old label attached to object reads:'3/6. 551 M.'
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang


Context (Production / use)
Key of Old Swaffham Gaol.
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Key with elaborate pattern of web.
Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Related Documents)
See catalogue card for drawing of object.
Event Date 1920
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
A large complete iron key. Bow is oval in shape; stem is cylindrical, divided into two sections by a raised band. Bit formed by two wards with notches facing each other, roughly symmetrical.
Event Date 27/11/2023
Author: Jodi Zhang


FM:16730

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