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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.
Fragment of a Neclace
Fragment of a decorative medieval neclace. It was excavated from Thrislington. view details
Cruciform Mount
This cruciform pendant mount was excavated from Thrislington. It was made in medieval times. view details
Key
This medieval key was designed for a padlock. It was excavated from an archaeological site in Thrislington. view details
Stopper Stone
Medieval atopper stone, for use on a container. Excavated from Thrislington. view details
Knife Handle
This bone handle is simple and undecorated. It would have been attached to a sharp blade but this is now missing. It was found in Thrislington. view details
Knife
This blade is decorated with an inlaid pattern. The handle is now missing. This knife blade was found in Thrislington. view details
Knife Handle
Knives were used in this period as everday tools. This handle still has fragments of its blade attached. It was found in Thrislington. view details
Knife
This blade is in quite poor condition and its handle is missing. It was found in Thrislington. view details
Pivot Stone
Pivot stones such as this were used to allow doors to swing open and shut. This example was found in Thrislington. view details
Pot Lid
This was used to cover jugs, jars and other pots to protect whatever was inside them. This lid was found in Thrislington. view details