Context (References)
cf: Museum of London (1940) 'Medieval Catalogue' London: London Museum Catalogues
Event Date 1940
Author: David Kay

Context (Analysis)
Cf. London Museum Medieval Catalogue, Plate XXX, no. 26 - a Type IV key from Crosby Square, London. Type IV keys occur throughout the Medieval Period, though those with 'toothed' bits akin to that of the above example are reportedly particularly characteristic of the 13th century.
Event Date 23/1/2019
Author: David Kay

Description (Physical description)
Key with sub-cylindrical shank and single bit, cut with one large key ward in the front edge close to the shank and with three smaller key wards on the bottom edge. The entire object is heavily corroded and the bow is missing. A small length of string is tied around the shank.
Event Date 23/1/2019
Author: David Kay