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Some of our amazing past, present, and future exhibitions… (online exhibitions here: durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/w…) All courtesy of Durham University Collections (no longer on X) Durham Archaeology Durham University Durham University Things To Do #archaeology #museum #Durham

Thank you to Sabrina Autenrieth for a fascinating presentation on Bronze Age river deposition as a potential burial practice, and the comparison of this with grave goods in burial contexts on land. ⚓️

Gary Bankhead presents his fascinating small finds collection from the River Wear beneath Elvet Bridge, right here in Durham City. Be sure to check out some of these on display at the Museum of Archaeology, Palace Green Library! 🏛️

Ready for day 2 of the #archconf24 in #durham ⚓️

Garry Momber’s presentation showed us thousands of flints and organic materials discovered in the Solent, dating as far back as the Neolithic period. From this information we can see the continued use of the rivers over thousands of years and track the pace of coastal change. 🤯

Nathalie Cohen presented a fantastic talk on a major medieval ship handling site at Smallhythe along the River Rother, and the manipulation of the waterways at Bodiam from the Roman period. More information can be found at National Trust Heritage Records Online. 🌊

Very important conference exhibitors/sponsors expertly doing what exhibitors/sponsors do at conferences 😝 #ArchConf24 #Durham

Orlagh Carlin and Gary Bankhead deliver a presentation on their research with the VedraHylton group along the River Wear in Sunderland. Multiple finds such as stone anchors and a slipway show activities dating from the Bronze Age, and a major whetstone production site. ⚓️

The Palace Green Library gave us access to their special collection of nautical themed materials, which included plans of rivers and vessels, the collection of seaweed for use in agriculture, contemporary artwork and accounts of beached whales! 🐋

This afternoon we had a fascinating riverside tour with Gary Bankhead, focusing on life in Durham throughout the centuries and diving deeper into his underwater work at Elvet Bridge and beyond. 🤿 We even had some feathered friends join in! 🦆🦢

And so, the ‘Archaeology of Waterways’ 2024 conference comes to an end. 🌊 Thank you to our speakers, supporters, organisers and attendees, both in person and online. It’s been a blast - hope to see you at the next one! ✨ #archconf24 #durham

A couple of images from last weekend's superb Nautical Archaeology Society 'Archaeology of Waterways' conference here in Durham. We're so pleased that #StormBert held off for a week 🙏 nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere… #ArchConf24

Small finds from the River Wear, Durham - the haul from a single dive! Intrigued? More info: diveintodurham.uk Part of the RiverWearArchaeology project at Durham Archaeology

A mystery (to me!) for #FindsFriday. Three similar objects recorded through Portable Antiquities & Treasure. Does anyone recognise them? They seem to have decoration on both sides and no apparent means of attachment...

A short YouTube video showcasing some of the incredible small finds I’ve recovered from the River Wear here in Durham…. youtu.be/6uofPpFZ4iE?si…

The Melsonby Hoard was discovered by a metal detectorist in 2021 & declared Treasure. The Yorkshire Museum aim to raise £500,000 to acquire & conserve the hoard, keeping it in a public collection. Help keep the hoard in Yorkshire and donate today at: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-mel…

We are back in Portsmouth for #ArchConf25 Bringing the Past to Life 15th-16th Nov 2025, with associated events on 14th & 17th. In partnership with University of Portsmouth and Heritage Hub Call for Papers closes on the 27th June nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

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? 🤔