Wmid-03367d - Medieval casket key

A complete 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 sub circular in shape, with a rectangular cross section. The internal diameter of the bow is 9.1 mm. The shank is attached to the bow at the mid point of the right hand side. The shank is made from a hollow cylindrical rod. The bit is sub rectangular. The clefts consist of two short horizontal slots facing each other on either side of the rectangular bit. For more information, please visit the online database record available at: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1069791