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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.

Spoon

Collection: Archaeology

Roman spoon made of silver. It is complete and in good condition with some decoration on the handle. view details

Shield Boss

Collection: Archaeology

This Roman shield boss was discovered in a building destroyed by fire. The wood attached to it is from the building it was in. It is made of metal and would have... view details

Lion Head

Collection: Archaeology

A small Roman lion head made of pottery (mortaria). The pot itself has been broken and is incomplete, though the head of the lion is in good condition. This was... view details

Comb

Collection: Archaeology

Roman hair comb. view details

Upper Quern Stone

Collection: Archaeology

Top stone of a quern or hand-mill used for grinding corn. view details

Dragonesque Brooch

Collection: Archaeology

The style of this brooch is known as 'dragonesque' due to its shape. It is made of silver and was found at Binchester Roman Fort, although the style is closer to... view details

Cross Slab

Collection: Archaeology

Lower half of a cross slab grave cover. view details

Pillar Base

Collection: Archaeology

Part of octagonal shaped pillar base. view details

Carved Fragment

Collection: Archaeology

Decorative carved fragment. Possibly part of a 'piscina', a religious container. view details

Pottery Fragment

Collection: Archaeology

Fragment of green glazed medieval pottery. Found at the Castle in Barnard Castle. view details