Accession No
1883.623
Description
A complete iron key. Bow oval in shape, a loop; stem cylindrical, tapering towards the solid tip; bit with two sections, the outer one has four wards and the inner one has two wards; one cleft opening towards the outside edge and five clefts along the long edge. Metal corrosion on surface.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Duxford
Period
Medieval 14th century 15th century
Source
Cambridge Antiquarian Society [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1883.623; MAA: 1883.622 [incorrect]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
29mm x 112mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label adhered to object: 'Duxford 1849'.
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Key with double web, the outer one has 4 teeth the inner one 2 teeth; then oval bow.
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Large oblong, divided webb; oval bow.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
A complete iron key. Bow oval in shape, a loop; stem cylindrical, tapering towards the solid tip; bit with two sections, the outer one has four wards and the inner one has two wards; one cleft opening towards the outside edge and five clefts along the long edge. Metal corrosion on surface.
Event Date 27/11/2023
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:19466
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