Details of County Durham’s “Pompeii of the North” and other projects from across the Iron Age, Roman and Medieval times will be presented at the annual Archaeology Day at County Hall on Saturday 21 March.
The spectacular discoveries at Binchester Roman Fort near Bishop Auckland uncovered some of the most well preserved remnants of an empire dating back some 1800 years ago.
Archaeologists discovered a bath house with seven-foot high walls, an inscribed altar dedicated to the Roman Goddess, Fortune the Home-bringer and a silver ring which is one of the earliest evidences of Christianity in Roman Britain.
There will also be presentations on the research for historic village atlases for Easington, Ferryhill, Thornley and Wheatley Hill, an update on excavations at the Feetham’s site in Darlington and a report on the recent work of the Limestone Landscapes Project.
The Durham County Record Office will provide information on the Durham at War project, an interactive website mapping the impact of the First World War on people across the North East. It gives online access to thousands of original documents, objects and fascinating real-life stories.
The talks are complimented with displays and bookstalls.
Tickets for County Hall Archaeology Day (9.50am to 4.20pm) price £14, including refreshments, are available on 03000 267 013 or emailing archaeology@durham.gov.uk
