Wmid-f45534 Medieval key

3D Model

An incomplete copper alloy rotary key of probable Medieval dating (AD 1150 to AD 1400).

The key is irregular in plan and cross section. The key can be described in several sections: The bow or handle, shank and bit.

The bow is incomplete, and probably was originally sub circular in shape. It has a rectangular cross section. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side.

The shank consists of an hollow rod, rectangular in plan and circular in section. Small diagonal grooves, in a zig zag pattern are present on the top and sides of the shank.

The bit is incomplete and consists of one half of the bit. The remaining part is sub rectangular in plan and cross section. The clefts consist of two horizontal clefts have been removed from the end of the bit, resulting in a small rectangular extension.

For more information, please visit the online database record available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1153244