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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.
Knife Blade
Knives were used by Romans for cutting and chopping. This blade is missing its handle. It was excavated from Piercebridge. view details
Dedication Slab
This reads: "For the Emperor Caesar Lucius Septimius Severus Pius Pertinax and Marcus Aurelius Autoninus Pius both Augusti and for XXXXXXX the most noble Caesar... view details
Foot Shaped Handle
This Roman knife handle has been carved out of bone, into the shape of a foot. It is now missing its blade. This decorative handle was excavated from Piercebridge... view details
Belt Plate
This medieval belt plate was excavated from Thrislington. view details
Horse and Rider
This carved stone depicts a horse and its rider. It was carved in the Medieval period and was discovered in County Durham. view details
Carved Stone
Carved stone with faded inscription and motif at the top. Found in County Durham. view details
Enamelled Mount
A copper alloy Roman mount which has been enamelled. It was excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Spindle Whorl
Roman pottery spindle whorl, excavated at Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Glass Bead
Glass 'melon' bead in poor condition. Excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Melon Bead
Blue galss melon bead excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details