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Cylinder or Barrel Padlock

Posted on 15th February, 2009 by Bruce Williams

Cylinder padlock

Found during excavations at 98-103 Redcliffe Street, Bristol, this is a rare example as it is complete with its operating mechanism.

It would have been operated with a slide key, which would compress a series of internal spring strips. It was found with pottery dating to the first half of the 14th century.

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