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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.
Steelyard
Part of a Roman steelyard; a balance where weights attached to a longer arm measure the weight of the contents of a pan suspended from a shorter arm. There are three... view details
Vertical Bar and Spherical Weight
A bronze vertical bar (5cm long) and spherical weight (2cm long) from a Roman balance. There is an attachment on the weight for it to be suspended. Part of the... view details
Penannula Brooch
2nd-3rd century Roman brooch, made of bronze. This brooch has curled ends, and is approximately 2.5cm in diameter. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Buckle
A bronze buckle, like some from the late 7th century found in Germanic cemeteries in the Rhineland. It looks to have once been silvered, and there are 3 studs... view details
Buckle
Bronze Gotho-Frankish style buckle from the late 4th century. There is some simple decoration on the belt and tongue plates, but the belt plate is broken at one end.... view details
Miniature Mixing Bowls
Roman miniature mixing bowls (4.5cm in diameter), made of bronze. The rim turns inwards. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details
Whistle
A bronze whistle (5.5cm long). This has a cylindrical mouthpiece and a spherical barrel with a square opening; there is also a hole for suspension (on a cord etc.).... view details
Bell
This Roman bell is 4cm in diameter and is made of bronze. It has a handle at the top, and an attachment for the clapper (which is now missing) on the inside. The... view details
Bell
Small Roman bell, from a collection of four bells all approximately 1cm in diameter. It is made of bronze and has a handle, no clapper and two perforations in the... view details
Gilded Ring
A Roman gilded ring. 2cm in diameter, and decorated with an incised rope pattern. Part of the original Bowes Collection. view details