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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.

Jet Bead

Collection: Archaeology

Melon bead made of jet, excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details

Bracelet

Collection: Archaeology

This twisted Roman bracelet is made of copper alloy. view details

Bracelet Fragment

Collection: Archaeology

Part of a bracelet made of jet. It is decorated with a raised twist. view details

Armour Fragment

Collection: Archaeology

Fragment of Roman armour. Excavated from Piercebridge. view details

Blue Glass Bead

Collection: Archaeology

Roman blue glass bead, excavated from the Roman Fort at Piercebridge. view details

Ring

Collection: Archaeology

Metal finger ring. This ring is Roman and is thought to come from France. It forms part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Ring

Collection: Archaeology

Metal finger ring. This ring is Roman and is thought to come from France. It forms part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Ring

Collection: Archaeology

Metal finger ring. This ring is Roman and is thought to come from France. It is part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Buckle

Collection: Archaeology

Roman buckle found at Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details

Spindle Whorl

Collection: Archaeology

Roman Spindle Whorl, found at Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details