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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.
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Bone Pin
Bone pin with a jet head. It was found at Binchester Roman Fort. view details
Scabbard Chape
This metal piece is the chape from the end of a Roman scabbard. It protected the end of the scabbard from wear. view details
Penannular Brooch
Copper alloy penannular brooch, excavated from Binchester Roman Fort. view details
Harness Disc
Roman harness disc found at Binchester Roman Fort. view details
Carved Figure
This carved stone figure was found at Binchester Roman Fort. It is not certain what is was for, but perhaps it was meant to represent a god. view details
Scabbard Chape
Scabbard chapes were attached to the end of the scabbard to protect it from wear. It is made of metal. view details
Shears
These Roman shears were used for cutting thread and cloth. They were excavated from Binchester. view details
Roman Boot
The remains of this Roman boot were found at a large Roman site in Binchester, County Durham. Roman Soldiers wore boots with iron hobnails in the soles for grip and... view details
Weaving Tablet
This Roman weaving tablet was used for weaving cloth. view details