Object Number: Q2231

Collection: British Archaeology

Object Name: door panel

Description: Wooden panel from door with iron surface lock and iron surface mechanism. Appears to be made as a stand-alone piece which would have bolted onto an existing door. Lock mechanism operates heavy iron bolt which slides vertically (I.e. emerges from one of the narrow edges of the panel, 'due north' of the key hole.) Wooden surround has 7 circular or squarish holes through it, presumably to take bolt fixings, in an irregular pattern. Also one larger hole, roughly keyhole shaped. The panel varies greatly in thickness, having an entirely flat back surface, but a curved and angled front surface, especially thick around the iron faceplate of the keyhole. Appears to be handmade.