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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.
Bone Needle
A fairly small bone needle excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Spindle Whorl
Samian spindle whorl. Excavated from Piercebridge Roman Fort. view details
Ring
Metal finger ring. It is Roman and is thought to come from France. This ring forms part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Yatagan Sword and Scabbard
This elaborate Yatagan sword and scabbard was made in Persia in the eighteenth century. There is decoration along the entire metal scabbard. In the centre of this... view details