RiverWearArchaeology
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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
Joined February 2016
It’s been a real team effort to tell this incredible objects story… @durham_uni @ArcDurham @ArchandArch @DiveintoHistory @DUThingsToDo @durhamcathedral @GaryBankhead @FindsGroup
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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🐍 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: https://t.co/9t6ddTvadI
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Soaring over the ancient pines of Glenmore Forest… and then that moment when the Green Loch (An Lochan Uaine) appears—absolutely magical. 💚✨ The Cairngorms never disappoint. #Cairngorms #GlenmoreForest #GreenLoch #ScotlandFromAbove #DroneFootage
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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
https://t.co/vOiTrFdZ1Q
foxnews.com
Archaeologists uncovered a massive Roman industrial complex in northern England, revealing over 800 whetstones that reshape understanding of ancient Britain.
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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: https://t.co/zPAqe6LhF7
@ArcDurham
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 👉 https://t.co/glcKyT1rNb
@GaryBankhead @ArcDurham
#DUresearch
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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 👉 https://t.co/glcKyT1rNb
@GaryBankhead @ArcDurham
#DUresearch
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Article in @TheNorthernEcho about a TV crew filming on the banks of the River Wear for an episode of Digging For Britain. The episode, broadcast next Wednesday, highlights a newly discovered Roman industrial site @GaryBankhead
thenorthernecho.co.uk
A television crew waded into the mud of the River Wear last summer to document what is now recognised as one of the most significant Roman…
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All FOUR of my free talks at Hylton Castle are now fully booked. Honestly… since when do archaeologists sell out venues? The interest in the Offerton discoveries is just incredible. Thank you, Sunderland. https://t.co/8V9J4CdVPV
@ArcDurham @durham_uni @SunderlandUK
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Wonderful to see so much interest in our 'Roman Offerton' discoveries, you can read the official @durham_uni story here: https://t.co/6tyuIkfl3T
@ArcDurham
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient "factory" that could "reshape what we thought we knew" about Roman Britain.
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How a chain of discoveries at North East river led me to a significant Roman find
thenorthernecho.co.uk
Gary Bankhead writes for The Northern Echo about leading the project that uncovered a major Roman manufacturing site on the banks of the River Wear.
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📚 Discover Durham’s Hidden Treasures! My new @ArchandArch research monograph 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and Other Objects of Faith...' is now available! ✨ Hardback: https://t.co/xZmixKbwPB 📖 Paperback & Kindle: https://t.co/7dCyB9BZ1h
#archaeology #Durham #pilgrimage
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🔥 “Roman Sunderland sparks huge interest!” 🎟️ SOLD OUT! Tickets for my back-to-back archaeology talks at Hylton Castle have sold out — proof of the amazing local passion for archaeology and history! More info: https://t.co/8V9J4CdVPV
#Archaeology #Sunderland #History
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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: https://t.co/XhESXIvOPX
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Object of the Week in @TheNorthernEcho is an ornate copper drinking vessel found during the excavation of a Roman industrial site, led by @GaryBankhead at Offerton, near Sunderland. It was made in India. But why does it have a glass bottom? https://t.co/kVolKqfNC1
thenorthernecho.co.uk
Excavations at the major Roman industrial site at Offerton, on the banks of the River Wear near Sunderland, continue have also produce a wide range…
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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.... https://t.co/nHsRDiTqQg
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The latest of a series of @TheNorthernEcho articles on the discovery of a major Roman industrial operation on the banks of the River Wear. This one attempts to explain how the production process might have worked. @GaryBankhead
thenorthernecho.co.uk
On the north bank of the River Wear, the vast Nissan plant dominates the landscape – a modern powerhouse of manufacturing whose cars roll off the…
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Here's @BBCNEandCumbria featuring our exciting Roman whetstones production site discovery on the banks of the River Wear at Offerton, Sunderland (courtesy of @jimscottjourno) #archaeology
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