NHER 29383 (Find Spot record) - Medieval casket key, 21 Hilary Road
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Summary
In 1992 a medieval bronze casket key was found here. It has a bow with quatrefoil-shaped opening, a faceted solid shank and asymmetric wards.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL88SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1992. Casual Find. Found in garden.
A medieval bronze casket key was found in the garden. The key has a bow with a quatrefoil-shaped opening, a faceted solid shank, and asymmetric wards. Probably 15th century.
Held by Thetford Museum.
W. Milligan (NCM) 4 December 1992.
Associated Sources (0)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- KEY (LOCKING) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2010 11:13AM