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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.
Glass Bead Fragment
Part of a blue glass bead excavated from Thrislington view details
Cloak Brooch
4th century decorative cloak brooch, made of metal. This Roman brooch was excavated from Piercebridge view details
Cloak Brooch
3rd century cloak brooch excavated from Piercebridge. This is of a type known as a knee brooch. view details
Stamped Tile
This tile has the maker's mark NCON stamped into the surface, which stands for NUMERUS CONNANIS. This shows that it was made by soldiers of the Numerus Connanis who... view details
Bone Needle
Bone needle excavated from the Roman fort at Piercebridge. view details
Bone Pin
Roman pin made of bone. It was found in County Durham. view details
Bone Needle
Roman needle, made of bone, excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Jet Bead
Rectangular shaped jet bead, excavated from the Roman Fort at Piercebridge. view details
Handle
Two sides of a Roman handle thought to have been for a knife. The handle was made of bone, attached with two metal rivets. It is thought to be from France and is... view details
Needle
This Roman needle has an 'eye' at both ends. It was perhaps meant for netting. It is made of bronze and is thought to be from France. Part of the original Bowes... view details