This is my wife’s uncle, who’s gone missing today - please share to those in and around Romford/London. Thanks

Ray has been found safely! He’s off to hospital to receive a bit of care, but we’re so relieved! Thanks to all those friends, followers and complete strangers who shared, prayed and sent kind words, as well as those who joined in searching for him. So very thankful!

The site is still open for visitors with tours running through the end of August! Come pay a visit The Auckland Project before Haselrigge’s dream house disappears under the lawn! Chris Gerrard John Castling Megan Olshefski Durham Archaeology Durham University Bishop Auckland News @BishopPress Bishop Auckland Town Team

Archaeologists from Durham Archaeology & The Auckland Project discovered some fascinating things during a summer of digs at Auckland Castle. And there’s still time to go along and see for yourself what they found ⛏️ bit.ly/4dw9PiP #DUinspire

Fairly mardy Arriva North East driver told me rudely to ‘fold up your pushchair’. Since I’m in no rush, I made a stand. Got off and waited for the next (very friendly) Go North East bus. Being as kind as you can is the hill I will get off the bus and wait another 10 minutes upon.

Exciting news, our archaeological excavation and trench tours are continuing into autumn! ⛏️ Watch our video with John to find out more.

A reminder to our members that as official partners of the forthcoming Nautical Archaeology Society Annual Conference - themed 'Archaeology of Waterways' at Durham University (15-18th Nov 2024) we qualify for the significantly discounted 'members weekend' rate! More info: nauticalarchaeologysociety.org/annual-confere…

Remember the 16 hour road trip from the North East to the back end of nowhere in Oxfordshire for this Chris Gerrard ?

Reuse of heritage will help achieve the Government's housing targets. The redundant textile mills of Yorkshire and Lancashire alone could provide 42,000 new homes. 🏠 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/ReuseMills

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…

ICYMI (I did), our The Auckland Project Young Archaeologists' Club YAC was given an award by Durham County Council's Durham Youth Council! 🏆 Really proud of them for their kindness with each other & willingness to get stuck in with all sorts of #archaeology activities! aucklandproject.org/news/award-win…

Really enjoyed this whole day; learning more about zooarchaeology from the excellent Clare (Dr Clare Rainsford), and gaining some great ideas and for activities that our The Auckland Project YAC members are going to love!

Over 5 months after we first discovered Sir Arthur Haselrig’s lost 1650s mansion, it’s finally been covered over! Such a great #Archaeology dig, that’s been loved by students, staff, volunteers and visitors alike. Now to wash my very muddy coat and do some writing up!

Really enjoyed being able to speak about some of our community work at Escomb, as well as hearing about the great work of some of my fellow students!

#SaxonSunday 6th C square-headed gilded copper alloy brooch, found in Thornborough N Yorks. Beaked creatures, intertwining patterns, dotted borders. On display at Auckland Castle's Faith Museum, part of transformational The Auckland Project. BM long-term loan.

Our next talk: 'Highlights of Roman County Durham: a 20-year Retrospective' (14th Dec) by David Mason reflects on recent discoveries which have improved our knowledge and understanding of Roman period settlement in the eastern hinterland of Hadrian's Wall aasdn.org.uk/lectures.htm

Don't miss Durham’s Professor Chris Gerrard and researcher @johncastling on BBC's Digging for Britain, 8pm, BBC Two. Tune in for this fascinating glimpse into 17th-century #Britain. Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wPZai Also available on BBC iPlayer. Durham Archaeology The Auckland Project