The Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland pursues an active programme of lectures, field trips and publications.
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An exciting milestone for Sunderland's heritage. Last weekend, a rare three-legged iron cauldron was recovered from the River Wear at Offerton and is now undergoing conservation at @YArchaeology.
Full Story: facebook.com/gary.bankhead65…
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The 'Stormin' Durham's Castles' project launches on 10 Oct 2026 with a free public lecture by Professor Emerita Gale Owen-Crocker on The Bayeux Tapestry and Anglo-Saxon Manuscript Art.
Book here: creativityworks.uk/events/st…
More AASDN talks: aasdn.org.uk/lectures.htm @IMEMSDurham
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The project will officially launch at a special public lecture on Saturday 10 October, marking the beginning of a year of activity celebrating Durham’s Norman heritage as part of the European Year of the Normans 2027.
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Register here: creativityworks.uk/events/st… Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland Durham University
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Congratulations to all our colleagues and collaborators involved in "Stormin’ Durham’s Castles", a new project helping local communities discover, explore and celebrate Durham’s Norman heritage which has been awarded £98,000 from @TNLUK Heritage Fund. 🏰
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📢 The County Durham Forum for History & Heritage has launched its new website! Discover upcoming events, heritage projects, research articles, archives, training opportunities, and much more from groups and organisations across County Durham...
🔗 durhamhistory.org.uk/
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Delighted to see my book 'Pilgrim Souvenirs, Devotional and other Objects of Faith...' now on sale in the @durhamcathedral Gift Shop. 📖
For those further afield signed hardbacks: diveintodurham.uk/publicatio…
Paperback & Kindle: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FV3NC3PJ
#Archaeology #Durham #pilgrim
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Monday night viewing sorted!
My latest YouTube video showcases 20 years of discoveries in Durham's River Wear, from medieval pilgrim badges and devotional objects to some of the river's most remarkable archaeological finds.
🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/b4i7n072PT8?si=-0H-…
#archaeology
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Explore the Secret Gardens of South Bailey at St John’s College and St Cuthbert’s Society, Durham with Ross Pearson, Martin Roberts, and a talk by Dr Adrian Green on the Bowes Family House. Booking essential — fee includes refreshments. More info: aasdn.org.uk/lectures.htm
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Hundreds of years of Durham history, resting right at the bottom of the River Wear. 🧐 Dive into the real-life treasure hunt with Gary's new channel!
What began as a single discovery became an incredible journey of adventure, exploration, remarkable finds, and life-changing experiences.
My brand new YouTube video tells the story.
🔗 youtu.be/b4i7n072PT8?si=8gro…
#Archaeology #History #Discovery
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What began as a single discovery became an incredible journey of adventure, exploration, remarkable finds, and life-changing experiences.
My brand new YouTube video tells the story.
🔗 youtu.be/b4i7n072PT8?si=8gro…
#Archaeology #History #Discovery
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An intriguing find from our Hornby site 👀 A 17th-century lead kitchen weight, casually engraved with a large ship and what appears to be a big cat in a tree. Could this be a piece of Civil War prisoner-of-war art? More information: aasdn.org.uk/hornby.htm
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Step foward for next chapter in historic building's future as cultural centre. @STyne_Council @thecustomshouse
culturednortheast.co.uk/p/ma…
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The font from All Saints Church at Rothbury In Northumberland. The bowl is C17th in date, while the pedestal formed part of the Rothbury Cross and dates to around 800 AD. 📸 My own. #FontsOnFriday #Rothbury #Northumberland
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📢 Upcoming exhibition: Scarpland by archaeologist @roseferraby
Explore the intersection of archaeology, landscape & art at The Old School Gallery, Alnmouth.
🗓 12 June – 13 July 2026
👉 Find out more: theoldschoolgallery.co.uk/wh…
#Archaeology #Heritage #Art #Northumberland
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Brignall Day 13: Many Thanks to All who worked very hard over 13 days to achieve todays final results. Entranceway, bone, pot all found today. @ArchandArch @CBA_Yorkshire @DiggerSteveB @OurDoePark @PurpleFluorspar @still_trowles @DavidPetts1 @spe_ny @ArcDurham @archaeology_s
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Brignall Day 9: Intriguing developments of further new surfaces, more finds and a disappearing wall. We welcomed lots of visitors. @ArchandArch @CBA_Yorkshire @DiggerSteveB @OurDoePark @PurpleFluorspar @spe_ny @DavidPetts1 @archaeology_s @still_trowles @ArcDurham
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Brignall Day 11: Lunchtime finish due to rain. Lots still done, with finds of medieval pot, glass and metal. @ArchandArch @CBA_Yorkshire @DiggerSteveB @OurDoePark @PurpleFluorspar @still_trowles @DavidPetts1 @archaeology_s @ArcDurham @spe_ny
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My new book Pilgrim Souvenirs… brings together years of research into devotional objects from the River Wear in Durham City.
It's now available at the Museum of Archaeology @DUThingsToDo and via Amazon (embedded QR code).🎶 Kaazoom via Pixabay
#Pilgrimage #Archaeology #Durham
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300 years of Sir John Vanbrugh
Join us in Durham for a conference on his architecture and legacy in the North East.
📅 8 July
Details: aasdn.org.uk/news.htm
#Architecture #Durham #Heritage
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