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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

Collection: Archaeology

Roman Titus Coin, excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details

Coin

Collection: Archaeology

Roman coin excavated from the Fort at Piercebridge, dedicated to the emperor Faustina. view details

Coin

Collection: Archaeology

Roman coin dedicated to the emperor Domitian. Excavated from the Roman Fort at Piercebridge. view details

Spur

Collection: Archaeology

Spurs were attached to the soldiers' boots for riding. They are made of metal. view details

Bracelet Fragment

Collection: Archaeology

Fragment of a jet bracelet. This has crisp angles and is fairly large. view details

Glass Bead

Collection: Archaeology

Roman bead made of glass. Excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details

Armour Fragments

Collection: Archaeology

Five circular fragments of Roman armour. Excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details

Belt Plate

Collection: Archaeology

Belt plate, broken into two pieces. Excavated from a Roman fort at Piercebridge. view details

Jet Bead

Collection: Archaeology

This elongated Roman bead is carved from a piece of jet. It was excavated from a Roman Fort at Piercebridge. view details

Spur

Collection: Archaeology

Spurs were attached to the soldiers' boots for riding. They are made of metal. view details