12. Key, iron

Från Stora Hellvigs, Fole socken, Gotland, 1300-1361 A. D. Locks are present in doors and in objects such as chests and cupboards throughout the entire Middle Ages. Lock design has been influences by its application. Spring padlock key made of iron. Spring padlock is a type of padlock that consists of a lock body and a removable bolt. The key-bit is inserted into one of the lock's short sides and presses together springs which makes the bolt come free. SHM 21993:118