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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.
Needle
Copper alloy needle. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Balance Fragment
Fragment of a copper alloy balance. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Candlestick
Part of a copper alloy candlestick. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Candlestick
Copper alloy part of a Candlestick. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Key Ring
A Roman finger ring key made of bronze. This would probably have been used to open a box, and may have been worn by a man or a woman. The diameter of the ring is... view details
Key
Roman key made of bronze. From a collection of six keys, the average length is 7.5cm. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Lock Plate
A circular Roman lock plate, made of bronze. There are six rivet holes and an 'L' shaped key hole. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Balance Fragment
Part of a bronze Roman balance. The horizontal bar is 14.5cm long, the vertical bar is 5cm long and has some decoration. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Seal Box
Seals were used to keep letters and documents secret. The wax seals were kept safe in metal boxes. This Roman seal box is round (approx. 2cm in diameter) and made of... view details
Seal Box
Seals were used to keep letters and documents secret. The wax seals were kept safe in metal boxes. This rectangular Roman seal box is made of bronze. The hinge is... view details