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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.
Coin
Coin, from France. Its date and type have not been identified. Part of the Founders collection. view details
Candlestick Fragment
Part of a candlestick, found in France. Part of the Founders collection. view details
Coin
Coin, from France. Its date and type have not been identified. Part of the Founders collection. view details
Fitting
Fitting, for furniture. Found in France, it is part of the Founders collection. view details
Fitting
Furniture fitting, from France. Part of the Founders collection. view details
Hooked Fitting
Hooked fitting from France. Part of the original Bowes collection. view details
Two Looped Fittings
Two metal looped fittings from France. Part of the Founders collection. view details
Eggleston Urn
A large bucket urn from the late Bronze Age. It is brown on the outside, light brown/grey inside, and there are large grit pieces showing through the surface. There... view details
Rock Art
'The Gainford Stone' is decorated on both sides. On the top is an elaborate pattern made up of a cup, rings and channels, whilst the pattern on the bottom is far... view details
Rock Art
A boulder decorated on the facing side with a cup, 3 rings and a channel. There are also cup marks on the other faces. view details