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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.
Battleaxe
This axe may have been used for chopping or fighting, and was perhaps a symbol of power. Made of stone, it has been worked to a narrow blade on one end and is oval in... view details
Spoon
This Roman spoon is made of silver and has a decorative twisted handle. view details
How Tallon Flints
Flint tools made in Prehistoric times, found during the excavation of a round barrow, (burial mound) at How Tallon. Some of the flints were placed with the burials;... view details
Key
Roman key made of bronze. From a collection of six keys, the average length is 7.5cm. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Key
Roman key made of bronze. From a collection of six keys, the average length is 7.5cm. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Key
Roman key made of bronze. From a collection of six keys, the average length is 7.5cm. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Key
Roman key made of bronze. From a collection of six keys, the average length is 7.5cm. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Ring
A metal finger ring. It is Roman and thought to be from France. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Ring
A metal finger ring. It is Roman and thought to be from France. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Spoon
Roman silver spoon thought to be from France. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details