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Metal finds related to chests.
| Source | Description |
| Ottaway, P., Anglo-Scandinavian Ironwork from York, The Archaeology of York, Volume 17: The Small finds, York Archaeological Trust, 1992. 3371, part of a hinge with a bifurcated terminal, similar to a large hinge (M1654) from a charnel pit XK 216, excavations of York Minster. | 3386, the eye part of a “hook and eye” hinge, with a narrow neck before
the bottom round terminal, and spatula shape end for the ‘eye’ on the other
end.
3480, triangular shaped ‘hook and eye’ hinge. 3495, 3496, 3497 and 3498, a variety of hasps to close chests. 3606 and 3607, sliding bolt locks with springs. 3608 , a small lock bolt with attache leaf spring and part of a suspension loop. 3654 – 3661, are a range of keys for locks with sliding bolts and springs. Roesdahl, E. & Wilson, D.M., Eds., From Viking to Crusader, The Scandinavians and Europe 800 – 1200, Sweden, 1992, page 245, Catalogue no. 67. Sdr. Onsild, North Jutland, Denmark. 10th century. Danmarks Nationalmuseum, Copenhagan, no number (1009/72). Lock from casket (very similar to casket from Fyrkat). “Found with hinges and handle of a box in a female grave; the preserved wood was maple.” The hasp consists of an elongated triangulated strip of iron, with an upturned terminal to hold a ring. The hasp was attached to the casket by a “U” shaped staple. The lock consists of a rectangular lock plate with a rectangular slot for the hasp staple, a rectangular slot for the key, and a separate lever pulled the slide bolt to release the hasp. |
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