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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.
Ivory Bracelet
This large bracelet is made from a curved ivory tusk. This was found at Binchester. view details
Saddle Quern and Grain Rubber
Grain was ground by hand to produce flour. The upper stone was rubbed forwards and backwards over the saddle quern to crush the grain. view details
Spindle Whorl
Roman spindle whorl made from polished bone. Excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Shears
These shears would have been used for cutting cloth and thread. view details
Spatula
This spatula would have been used by Romans to remove make-up from containers. view details
Jet Bead
Plain Roman bead made of jet. It was found during excavations at the Roman Fort at Piercebridge. view details
Harness Disc
Decorative disc from a horses harness. Excavated from the Roman Fort at Piercebridge. view details