https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/templates/general_wide/img/logo.png https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks.html https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/key-57618.html Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:57:41 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		A small rotary tumbler-lock key of the Roman period. The bow is sub-oval with a slot at the bottom of the aperture, which gives it a penannular appearance. The pedestal is of rectangular cross-section, slightly tapered, and has a rib at each end. The shank is of circular cross-section and has a hollow end. The bit, which is perpendicular to the plane of the bow and pedestal, has a frontal cleft and three teeth, one of which is now damaged and incomplete.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/key-bow-9847.html Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		An openwork trefoil key bow of the Roman period. The key probably had an iron shank and bit, which have been lost to corrosion.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/key-56101.html Mon, 24 May 2021 15:42:19 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		A copper-alloy tumbler-lock sliding key of the Roman period. The key has a flat, sub-rectangular handle and a right-angled bit with four triangular 'teeth'. The handle has slightly concave sides and terminates in a sub-lozenge-shaped suspension loop. The front (upper face) of the handle is decorated with a pair of transverse grooves at each end and multiple punched dots overall. The back (lower face) is undecorated.  Evidence from excavations suggests that most keys of this type date mid-1st to mid-2nd century AD.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/finger-ring-key-43247.html Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		A complete copper-alloy finger-ring key of the Roman period.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/finger-ring-key-55230.html Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:04:23 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		An incomplete copper-alloy finger-ring key of the Roman period. The pipe-ended stem and warded bit are intact, but approximately half of the hoop is missing.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/lock-hasp-3731.html Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		A small copper-alloy lock hasp from the locking mechanism on a Roman casket. Hinged at the top, with remaining evidence of an iron pin, for fixing to the chest-plate. Two perforated, decorative 'side lugs', single rectangular loop at the lower back for the bolt and up-turned lip on the front.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/lock-plate-fastener-25094.html Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		A Roman period knob-shaped lock-plate fastener*. It is of circular cross-section, generally convex in profile, but slightly flanged at the base. The upper end has a circular boss at the centre, surrounded by a concentric recess. The base is flat and has the remains of an iron shank embedded within it. Although there is evidence of these objects being used to fasten lock plates to wood chests and boxes, it is possible that they also had other functional and decorative uses. * Often identified as 'lock-pins', which can easily lead to them being confused with tumbler/bolt pins, which clearly they are not.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/lock-bolt-29186.html Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		A copper-alloy sliding bolt from a tumbler lock of the Roman period. It has eight triangular apertures to receive the tumblers, which secured it in the locked position. To open the lock, a key with teeth corresponding to the apertures was used to disengage the tumblers and slide the bolt. The keyhole was slotted to allow the necessary movement. Slight damage at one end of the aperture panel.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/latch-lifter-key-357.html Wed, 24 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		Copper-alloy latch-lifter type key with L-shaped bit for use in a tumbler lock. The other end of the shaft has an old break but it thins and curves here suggesting that there was once a loop for suspension. There are two types of these keys known - the T-shape and the L-shape with the latter being the more common in Britain and more usually made of iron.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

]]> https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/artefact/roman/keys-and-locks/lock-plate-fastener-54056.html Thu, 29 Nov 2018 14:58:14 GMT Keys and locks  

Description:		A Roman period lock-plate fastener*. The larger end is concave with a circular boss rising from the centre of the concavity. The smaller end is flat with a circular recess and possibly the stump of a broken shaft at the centre. Although there is evidence of these objects being used to fasten lock plates to wooden chests and boxes, it is possible that they also had other functional and decorative uses. * Often identified as 'lock-pins', which can easily lead to them being confused with tumbler/bolt pins, which clearly they are not.
Category:		Roman, Keys and locks
Category:		Keys and locks

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