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found in Loch Leven, Kinross-shire

Postcard of Keys.
000-190-004-166-C
© National Museums Scotland

Keys

These iron keys - a bunch of eight cabinet keys and a door key - were found in Loch Leven in Kinross-shire. They date from the 16th century. It has been suggested that these are keys of Loch Leven Castle thrown away when Mary Queen of Scots made her escape from captivity in 1568.

Iron door key found in Loch Leven, Kinross-shire, 16th century


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Online ID: 000-190-004-166-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MJ 57
Date: 16th century
16th century
Material: Iron
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What: Key / hook
Key, door
Subject: Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
Locks, keys, etc. (NMAS Classification)
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Where: Scotland, Kinross-shire, Loch Leven
Scotland, Kinross-shire, Loch Leven
Event:
Description: Bunch of eight cabinet keys on a hook for suspension to a girdle, found in Loch Leven, Kinross-shire, 16th century
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