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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.

Rock Art

Collection: Archaeology

Large stone slab decorated with a ring, cup marks and a channel on its flattest surface. view details

Rock Art

Collection: Archaeology

A Rectangular-shaped boulder with cup marks on the two largest faces. view details

Rock Art

Collection: Archaeology

This cup and Ring marked stone has a cup surrounded by concentric rings, linked to a second cup mark by a groove/channel. view details

Spoon

Collection: Archaeology

Spoon with a missing handle. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Bone Object

Collection: Archaeology

Unidentified bone object. Complete and in good condition. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Egyptian Mummy's Hand

Collection: Archaeology

Embalmed Egyptian hand from the tombs at Luxor. There is henna on the finger nails and the remains of a lapis lazuli ring on one of the fingers. This was acquired... view details

Eagle Fitting

Collection: Archaeology

A fitting made of copper alloy, in the design of an eagle. Complete and in good condition. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Spoon

Collection: Archaeology

A spoon. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Furniture Fitting

Collection: Archaeology

Copper alloy furniture fitting. Shaped around top edge, and decorated with a number of holes beneath. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details

Loop and Fitting

Collection: Archaeology

Loop and fitting made of copper alloy. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details