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Collections > Archaeology
See objects up to 6,000 years old which have been found in digs in County Durham - cup and ring marked stones, a Bronze Age hoard and graffiti from Binchester Roman fort.
Stone Object
Unidentified stone object. It was collected in France and is part of the Founders collection. view details
Ring
Roman bronze finger ring, from France. Part of the original Founders collection. view details
Ring
Roman plain bronze finger ring. From france, it is part of the Founders collection. view details
Fitting
Metal furniture fitting, from France. Part of the Founders collection. view details
Mount
Copper alloy mount, found at Piercebridge Roman Fort during excavations. view details
Phallic Symbols
Romans used phallic symbols as "good luck" charms. They were often carved onto buildings or worn as amulets for protection. This example was found during... view details
Belt Plate
Decorated metal plate used to attach a buckle to a leather belt. It is Roman in date. view details
Coin
Coin of the Roman Emperor Honorius. Roman coins stopped coming to Britain in the early 5th century. This coin was found at Piercebridge Roman Fort during... view details
Beaker
Beakers were used for drinking out of during Roman times. Decorated beakers were more expensive than the plain beakers and were therefore used by more wealthy... view details