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Medieval iron padlock key
Key for a barrel padlock. The stem (bent) is broad and rectangular in cross-section, and broadens slightly at the half way point,towards the bow end. The bow is rounded and flat. There is a small, circular, off-centre perforation on the bow. The bit is lobed (freeform?)and is at a right angle to the shaft.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2005.25H/2.63
Find Information
Site Name: Hen Domen, Powys
Grid Reference: SO 213 980
Collection Method: excavation
Notes: Archive and collection from excavations at the Medieval site of Hen Domen, Montgomeryshire 1960-1992
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
length / mm:105.6 (overall)
length / mm:16.6 (bow)
width / mm:15.1 (bow)
thickness / mm:3.5 (bow)
maximum thickness / mm:7.2 (shaft)
thickness / mm
height / mm:16.0 (bit)
width / mm:13.2 (bit)
Material
iron
Location
In store
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