@Helen_Gittos David Petts Daniel MacLean NyarlathoSteph 🇨🇦𓅓 Rory Naismith Sacristy Press And there is still this to account for of course - an even more weeny equal-armed cross with cloisonné markings but made of C14/15 pewter. It was found in Durham’s River Wear below the medieval Elvet Bridge by Gary Bankhead RiverWearArchaeology. Here next to the #CuthbertCross

"Brilliant research, beautifully written" - Jill Cucchi, Editor. My new publication: 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and other Objects of Faith. Late-medieval to modern period small finds from the River Wear, Durham' Pre-order your copy now... diveintodurham.uk/publications.h…

Another great find from Gary Bankhead #NorthHylton #SouthHylton bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Gary Bankhead and the River Wear Assemblage at the Museum of Archaeology dulib.blog/2023/03/27/gar…

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… AASDN

Could anyone knowledgeable in Roman pottery indicate if this sherd may be from an amphora? It’s a find from our recent fieldwork at Sunderland?

A rare, intact three-legged cauldron, possibly early medieval, has been discovered by our community archaeology group. To ensure its safe recovery and conservation, we need funding. Can you help us preserve this remarkable find for future generations? See youtu.be/yDrK8Ag8wV4?si…

It may not look like much — just a humble post-medieval copper alloy ‘bodkin’ — but its underwater discovery was a moment worth capturing. Watch the short 3-minute video over on my YouTube channel: youtu.be/x7X3fdSAEBg?si…

Our recent discovery of the submerged 'briggstones' quietly slipped under the media radar — but it’s a significant find. These stones may resolve long-standing debates among antiquarian societies about the original structure’s nature #sunderland bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🚨 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

For those keen to grab an early copy of my new research monograph 'Pilgrim Souvenirs...' an Amazon paperback (£29.99) & Kindle Edition (£7.99) are now available here: amzn.eu/d/eqF16gT The hardcover version will be available by the end of this week: diveintodurham.uk/publications.h…

Huge congratulations Gary! This is the second monograph based on our exciting Durham River Wear Assemblage 🤩

Small finds from the river… #archaeology

Small finds from the river… #archaeology

I'm launching my new book 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional & other Objects of Faith...' & you're invited! Sat 22 Nov Durham University Things To Do Join me for an engaging talk, Q&A, book signing, & discover the stories behind these extraordinary objects: 🔗 durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/w… #archaeology

An incredible milestone for the team behind the Dive into Durham project - publication of our second AASDN research monograph based on the incredible finds from the River Wear in Durham City, England 👏👏👏☺️ #Archaeology #history #pilgrimage #durham

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

Thrilled to have joined Holland America Line's Oosterdam in Barcelona, where I have the privilege of being a Guest Lecturer for the journey over to Fort Lauderdale. First port of call Cartagena…

There’s only 6 spaces left for my new book launch (afternoon session), - don’t miss out!!!