Accession No
TEMP.00802
Description
Key with oval bow, pin shank - possibly originally octagonal in cross-section - with projecting, pointed toe, and single bit cut with three large vertical key wards dividing it into four parts. The entire object is highly corroded.
Place
Europe
Period
Medieval ?13th century ?14th century
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00802
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
10mm x 38mm x 146mm Weight 0.61kg
Events
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 XXXI, no. 47 - a Type VIIA key from London Wall. Type VIIA keys with circular/oval boys reportedly date from the 13th-14th century, whilst those with 'kidney-shaped' (i.e. cusped) bows are characteristic of the 15th century.
Event Date 28/1/2019
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
Key with oval bow, pin shank - possibly originally octagonal in cross-section - with projecting, pointed toe, and single bit cut with three large vertical key wards dividing it into four parts. The entire object is highly corroded.
Event Date 28/1/2019
Author: David Kay
FM:282630
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