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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