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For #FindsFriday a rare depiction of a tetramorph of the evangelists on a medieval seal matrix. This matrix is of unusual shape and belonged to Thomas of Ringleton (Kent), but found in Norfolk (@findsorguk NMS-AD5AAA). The evangelists' initials surround the composite creature.

🐍 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

For #findsfriday a backplate from an 18th-century delftware stoup found on the Thames foreshore in London. @FindsOrg

📚 Discover Durham’s Hidden Treasures! My new @ArchandArch research monograph 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and Other Objects of Faith...' is now available! ✨ Hardback: diveintodurham.uk/publications.h… 📖 Paperback & Kindle: amazon.co.uk/Pilgrim-Souven… #archaeology #Durham #pilgrimage

Woollen hats seem to have been popular with the crew, this is one of our best examples. It fits a modern 7¼ hat size. We also have its original silk lining, which has the remnants of a tartan-style pattern. #NationalHatDay

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…

Today @TheNorthernEcho reveals details of a major Roman production site found hidden in plain sight on the banks of the River Wear. A team led by @GaryBankhead has spent months digging the site and researching the finds which is set to rewrite history. thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25741496.…

A delightful post medieval hat pin from the @DiveIntoDurham collection

My River Wear discoveries in Durham are featured in Cultured North East! These medieval finds link to pilgrimage at St Cuthbert’s shrine in Durham Cathedral and shed light on the origins of his golden cross... @DiveIntoDurham culturednortheast.co.uk/p/thousands-of…

My new research monograph 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and other Objects of Faith. Late-medieval to modern period small finds from the River Wear, Durham' is available in hardback via: diveintodurham.uk/publications.h… & on Amazon as paperback & Kindle editions: amazon.co.uk/dp/1739107438

The remarkable discovery of objects from the River Wear in Durham is explored in this new publication from @GaryBankhead It promises to be a fascinating read. Click the link for the full story 👉thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25554697.…

Small finds from the river… #archaeology

Congratulations Gary on the completion of your second research monograph 👏👏👏

Arch and Arch Research Report No. 9 👏👏👏

🚨 New Book Alert! After 16 years in the making, my latest book is finally published! Available now as a [Print Replica] Kindle Edition on Amazon Signed, limited edition hardbacks coming 16 Oct. Huge thanks to everyone who helped on this journey! 🔗 amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FV3NC3PJ

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NEW RELEASE: ‘Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and other Objects of Faith. Late-medieval to modern period small finds from the River Wear, Durham.’ Monograph available from 16th October 2025. Find out more and pre-order a signed copy via: diveintodurham.uk/publications.h… @ArchandArch

#Viking silver broad-band armring from Blackerne, D&G, SW Scotland. Possibly a Southern Scandinavian 'prototype' version that was developed into the larger Hiberno-Scandinavian type seen in the Galloway Hoard. Deposited c. 900, it was found with an amber bead in a cist burial.

The London Shipwreck: After Hours - Tonight at @SouthendMuseum. Part of the 'museum lates' event series. Uncover the secrets salvaged from Southend's most mysterious wreck in 'The London Shipwreck: Her Final Voyage', with curator Jools McCusker Maxwell. southendmuseums.co.uk/event-details/…

Fresh out of trench one is this delightful Georgian fob seal complete with mermaid intaglio. She’s seemingly admiring her reflection in a hand mirror. If it’s a re-used intaglio depicting a siren, known as for luring travellers, which period would it date from? 🤔