Padlock

This iron padlock is from the old town jail of Aberdeen. It dates from the 18th century.

The square, riveted padlock for a single key has a hinged loop.

A new prison was opened in Aberdeen in 1891, away from the crowded city centre.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-488-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MJ 14
Date:	18th century
Material:
Dimensions:	285 mm L x 145 mm W
What:
Subject:	Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen
Event:
Description:	Padlock from the old jail at Aberdeen
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