Historical information
This padlock and key are heavy duty items but were probably used in households or businesses for locking sheds and outhouses. Padlocks used today are more lightweight.
Significance
These items have no known local significance but are retained as examples of padlocks used in the past.
Physical description
.1 This is an iron padlock with a ridged circular bolt which is now fused into the lock.
.2 This is an iron key with a circular handle. It fits into the end of the base of the padlock.
Both items are very rusted.
