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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.
Face Pot
Human faces are often found on Roman pottery. It is possible that face pots have a religious purpose, and represented gods who watched over the house. Some... view details
Grave Slab
The geometric designs on this fragment of a grave slab show the remains of what was once an elaborate cross. The slab may date back to the twelfth century. view details
Knife Handle
This small fragment once formed part of a knife handle. It is now missing its blade. view details
Roofing Stone
A couple of buildings including the chapel, in the medieval settlement at Thrislington, had a stone roof. These stones were attached to the roof through the hole at... view details
Roofing Stone
This roofing stone was found at Thrislington. It was attached to the wooden roof supports through a small hole at one end. view details
Pebble
The surface of this stone is well polished, possibly due to use in leather or textile production. It was found during excavations at Forcegarth Pasture South. view details
Polished Stone Axe
This polished stone axe was found in Langdale, Cumbria. It is very smooth and well shaped. Such axes were made by striking flakes off a chosen piece of stone to... view details
Polished Stone Axe
This axehead has been finely polished to produce a smooth surface all over. It was found in Langdale, Cumbria. view details
Polished Stone Axe
Stone axes were made across the country. The different types of stone used to make these show that they come from various sources. view details
Polished Stone Axe
Axes of this type were made all over the country. The different stones used show that they were made in various parts of the country. view details