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@DiveIntoDurham

A major research facility, probably the largest collection of late- and post-medieval finds in the North of England: a unique regional and national resource.

Durham, England Katılım Şubat 2016
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It’s been a real team effort to tell this incredible objects story… @durham_uni @ArcDurham @ArchandArch @DiveintoHistory @DUThingsToDo @durhamcathedral @GaryBankhead @FindsGroup
Gary Bankhead@GaryBankhead

Marking St Cuthbert’s Day with a find from the River Wear: a late‑medieval pilgrim’s ampulla recovered during a dive beneath Elvet Bridge, Durham City. Stamped with a crowned ‘W’ and bearing distinct bite marks—material evidence of devotion and medieval pilgrimage...

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Marking St Cuthbert’s Day with a find from the River Wear: a late‑medieval pilgrim’s ampulla recovered during a dive beneath Elvet Bridge, Durham City. Stamped with a crowned ‘W’ and bearing distinct bite marks—material evidence of devotion and medieval pilgrimage...
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Gary Bankhead@GaryBankhead·
🐍 Twin‑Headed Snake Buckle from the River Wear! Here’s the moment I uncovered a post‑medieval twin‑headed snake buckle beneath the River Wear in Durham — lifted straight from the gravel and added to the growing Durham River Wear Assemblage. More info: diveintodurham.uk/home.html
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Thrilled to see our Roman discoveries at Offerton hitting the global spotlight, with international media showcasing Sunderland’s incredible archaeological heritage! Congratulations to @durham_uni @ArcDurham foxnews.com/travel/massive…
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Gary Bankhead@GaryBankhead·
A hugely significant discovery on the banks of the River Wear at Sunderland: over 800 Romano‑British whetstones, 11 rare stone anchors, and a wealth of other evidence revealing a major Roman industrial hub. Learn more about the site here: durham.ac.uk/research/curre… @ArcDurham
Durham University@durham_uni

Our archaeologists have helped uncover a major Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear👀 The discovery will feature on @BBCTwo Digging for Britain tonight (and on iPlayer)📺. Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/21wZs2a @GaryBankhead @ArcDurham #DUresearch

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The Northern Echo@TheNorthernEcho·
How a chain of discoveries at North East river led me to a significant Roman find ift.tt/bUkD7zh
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Offerton’s Roman whetstones (and anchors) have just landed in HISTORIE Magazine, reaching readers across Scandinavia and the Netherlands. Incredible to see a Sunderland story travelling this far. You can read one of the four online articles here: historienet.dk/civilisationer…
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FindsResearchGroup@FindsGroup·
Datasheet 55: 'Decorative copper-alloy leather mounts and strap-slides of the 16th-18th centuries' by Dr Simon Maslin FSA is now available to download from our website.... findsresearchgroup.com/datasheets_vol…
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Durham City, England. Strikingly impressive even in deepest darkest winter. #Durham #winter
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