NHER 30720 (Find Spot record) - Medieval key
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Summary
Metal detecting on this site recovered a copper alloy door key dated to the 14th or 15th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM09SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BESTHORPE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1991-92. Metal detecting.
Copper alloy door key; hollow tubular shank, lozenge-shaped bow with slightly lobed angles, see (S1).
Of 14th/15th century date.
D.Gurney (NLA) 13 July 1994.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF6818 Publication: 1940. London Museum Medieval Catalogue. pl.XXIX.18. Type VI, plate XXIX, 18.
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 1 2023 8:37PM