Level 2 - Theme - Roman Sussex - How did Romans secure their homes?

Question: How did Romans secure their homes?

Hinge

Roman houses would have had wooden doors, although all that remains are iron hinges such as this one from Fishbourne.

Key latch

This is a key latch, used for securing doors. It would be lifted by a key pushed through from a hole in the outside.

Key

These are two iron keys from Beauport Park. The larger one would probably have been used as a door key.