Record ID: LANCUM-5FBA42
Object type: LANCE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A hand forged iron possible lance called a contus, although it could also be part of a Plumbatae or martiobarbuli which are types of throwing spears of probable Roman date, 335 - 337AD. Found in association with LANCUM-600711 and LANCUM-5FF625. The spearhead is irregular in form; the head is much more like a pilum being square in section and tapering to a point, however the overall form is very slender, almost lance like. The spearhead is best described as having a slender profile with a slight bolt like head with no discernable mid rib The blade has a tapering tip that is pointed. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 29th May 2013
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'CROSBY GARRETT', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-C9C4D5
Object type: LANCE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The head and part of the shaft of an 1840 pattern British Cavalry lance, with the remains of the two langets and an insitu rivet. The blade is leaf-shaped and has a mid-rib and measures 80.19mm in length and 21.54mm wide. The balde is 6.89mm thick and is made of iron. The shaft is 83.72mm long and at its greatest is 21.98mm in diameter. The socket is circular and has the remains of two langets, which extend to a length of 20.52mm from the end of the socket. The rivet is round and measures 20.26mm in length and 5.75mm in diameter.
Created on: Wednesday 8th October 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-1AABA0
Object type: LANCE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily corroded, angular spearhead of iron. It is difficult to date, but its form and socketed base suggest that it may well relate to a lance from the later medieval or early postmedieval period. The spearhead measures 118mm long, consisting of a 68mm long blade, with a 50mm long socket. The blade is 36m wide at its broadest point, with a thickness of 5mm (including corrosion product), while the socket has a diameter of 17mm. It weighs 66.5g.
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2007
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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Record ID: LON-FF53D1
Object type: LANCE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval - Modern iron incomplete lance head (16th - 17th century). The lance head is broken through the square-sectioned socket and the butt is missing. The blade of the lance head has a square cross-section that narrows to a point. The cross-section changes to circular just before the socket. The walls of the socket have two opposing circular perforations probably for securing the lance head to the wooden haft. The shape of the socket is slightly distorted due to damage. There is no visible marker's mark. The iron is in good condition with no corrosion. Dimensions…
Created on: Wednesday 13th December 2006
Last updated: Monday 4th August 2014
Spatial data recorded.