It’s been a while since I’ve shared images of our amazing artefacts from the RiverWearArchaeology project - so here you go fill your boots 😝 #Durham #Archaeology #dive #History #smallfinds #Scuba

Just who is presenting at #ArchConf24 in Durham? Well, first up will be Philippa Walton Uni of Reading & Prof Hella Eckardt University of Leicester talking about "Rubbish, ritual and retrieval: Roman objects in British rivers" #ArchaologyWaterways Details here nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Day 2 of the #ArchConf24 in #Durham on the 17th November will also include Nathalie Cohen from the National Trust talking about "Archaeological Investigations along the River Rother". Details and tickets here: nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere… #archaeology #conference #ArchConf24

Day 2 of the #ArchConf24 in #Durham on the 17th November will also include Dr Nigel Baker from Uni of Birmingham talking about "Paddling into the Past: kayak-based archaeological prospection on the upper Severn and its tributaries" Details and tickets here: nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

If you're quick, there's still time to sign up for my River Wear walking tour - apparently there are only two spaces left! It's one of the extra events organised to enhance the forthcoming Nautical Archaeology Society conference here in Durham #ArchConf24 Full details: nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Much more rain here and we’ll need to call some of our underwater archaeologists friends from Nautical Archaeology Society when they’re in Durham for their conference in Nov - which’ll be worth checking it out. If you’re an AASDN member there’s a reduced rate nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Another day in CBA North - today talks at Bede's World in #jarrow as well as AASDN in #durham - topics the revival of monasteries in Medieval north as well as the Historic England Heritage Action Zone of #bishopauckland A Durham Day of #history #heritage & #Archaeology !!

While undertaking SEM metallurgical analysis of a late-medieval horse harness pendant in the Durham Archaeology labs, we couldn’t resist capturing a few digital images of the inscription, in this example, a lovely Lombardic ‘E’ 😝

Just 1 month to go until #ArchConf24. There is still time to join us and explore the Archaeology of Waterways in #Durham with Durham University FindsResearchGroup AASDN and Durham University Things To Do Details and tickets here: nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Day 2 of the #ArchConf24 in #Durham on the 17th November will also include John Buglass from JB Archaeology Ltd talking about "Boats in a Coal Mine" Details and tickets here: nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Day 2 of the #ArchConf24 in #Durham on the 17th November will also include Katerina Velentza talking about "Community Waterscapes: Uncovering tangible and intangible heritage of watery landscapes through community engagement in the Hull region" nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Friends, Roman, Countrymen; Will you lend NewcastleAntiquaries your ears for their lecture tonight? At the Curtis Newcastle University on excavation by Historic England & Archaeology at NCL at 1800 Roman settlement & bath house at #Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall #History #Heritage #Archaeology

Day 2 of the #ArchConf24 in #Durham on the 17th November will also include "Understanding Offerton: an archaeological evaluation of finds in the River Wear", by Orlagh Carlin & Gary Bankhead from Durham University #archaeology Details and Tickets here: nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

🔍 Final update! Our trench excavation is wrapping up next week before we cover the site. This project has brought incredible discoveries to light, adding new chapters to our site's history ⛏️

There's still time to sign up for November's fabulous 'Archaeology of Waterway' conference here in historic Durham City. As you may expect, news of our exciting discoveries in the River Wear will feature on day one! Full details... nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere… #ArchConf24 Durham Archaeology

There's still time for our members (& others) to sign up for November's exciting 'Archaeology of Waterways' conference which takes place in our very own backyard! Full details... nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere… #ArchConf24 Durham Archaeology FindsResearchGroup Durham University Durham University Things To Do Nautical Archaeology Society

The countdown is on for the 'Archaeology of Waterways' conference in Durham; a collaboration between Durham Archaeology Nautical Archaeology Society AASDN & FindsResearchGroup #ArchConf24  #ArchaeologyWaterways We look forward to welcoming you to our historic, beautiful city! nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Not long to wait now until #ArchConf24 in #Durham with AASDN FindsResearchGroup Durham University and RiverWearArchaeology supported by Historic England Wessex Archaeology MASTArchaeology MSDS Marine & MSDS Heritage SAA Official

Durham City, with its iconic cathedral, formidable castle, winding river, bridges, and mills offers a serene and historic landscape. Its unique network of streets, peths and vennels, along with a world-class university, adds to the city's cultural and intellectual vibrancy.

One dive, hundreds of artefacts! Watch their moment of discovery, and many others, over on my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@garybankhead?… A RiverWearArchaeology, Durham University Things To Do & Durham Archaeology project...