Iron key

This iron key was found at Threave Castle in Kirkcudbrightshire. It dates from the 14th or 15th century.

Key from Threave Castle, Kirkcudbrightshire

Threave Castle was built in the late 14th century on a small island in the River Dee. It was a stronghold of the Black Douglases, one of Scotland's most powerful medieval families.

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Online ID:	000-100-083-515-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.HXA 129
Date:	14th or 15th century
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Dimensions:	167 mm L
What:	Key
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Where:	Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Threave Castle
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References:	Good, G.L. & Tabraham, C.J. 'Excavations at Threave Castle, Galloway, 1974-78' Medieval Archaeology Vol 25 (1981) pp 90-140
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