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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.
Segmented Bead
Segmented glass bead. Excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Glass Bead
Blue glass bead. Excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Brooch
Silver 'S' shaped brooch. Found at the Roman fort at Binchester by a metal detector. view details
Gould Adams Collection
Part of a collection of prehistoric pottery from Cyprus. The pieces were collected by Sir Hamilton and Lady Gould Adams, between 1911 and 1925. The collection was... view details
Gould Adams Collection
Part of a collection of prehistoric pottery from Cyprus. The pieces were collected by Sir Hamilton and Lady Gould Adams, between 1911 and 1925. The collection was... view details
Carved Stone Fragment
This fragment is part of a twelfth-thirteenth century cross-shaft, which is traditionally thought to have been taken to Neasham Hill from Neasham Abbey. The front... view details
Spar Box and Mahogany Chest
The mahogany case is decorated internally with local spars from Weardale. It was probably mounted by the donor's great grandparents (Readshaw family). The mahogany... view details
Beads From A Necklace
Glass and amber beads from a decorative neclace. These beads and many others were excavated from an early Anglo-Saxon cemetery in Easington. They were in the first... view details
Unidentified Object
Unidentified metal ring excavated from the early Anglo Saxon cemetery at Andrew's Hill, Easington. It is not sure whether it was a finger ring or a suspension ring. view details
Gilmonby Hoard
Some of the spears found in the Bronze Age Hoard at Gilmonby. This hoard is believed to have been burried by a metal worker. view details