A Finds Research Group, Material and Visual Culture Research Group (Department of Archaeology, Durham University) and Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland joint conference - supported by The Council for British Archaeology North (CBA North).   The Ken Wade Lecture Theatre, Calman Learning Centre, Durham University, Stockton Road, Durham DH1 3LE   Friday 20th April 2018 9am-7:30pm A one-day interdisciplinary conference held at the University of Durham Science Site The Finds Research Group in conjunction with the Material and Visual Culture Research Group (Department of Archaeology, University of Durham), Council for British Archaeology North (CBA North) and the Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland present a special one-day interdisciplinary conference to be held in the historic city of Durham, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of some of the finest medieval architecture in Europe. The theme of the conference ‘Archaeology and the small finds of North-East England’ aims to highlight recent archaeological discoveries in the North-East of England – a sprawling region of beautiful countryside encompassing several major cities, towns, rivers and coastal ports. Steeped in history itself, Durham City will provide the perfect backdrop for a conference which brings leading academic experts across the disciplines of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods, medieval pilgrimage, late- and post-medieval material culture, conservation of artefacts, researching artefacts, community archaeology and museum exhibitions. Together they will explore the lives of the people who lived in the region through the weapons, traded goods, tools, household and everyday objects they left behind to be rediscovered as chance finds or in controlled archaeological excavations.   Please register early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. General public (non-members) (GBP 40.00) Attendance to the one-day conference, including refreshments, lunch and a wine reception. Members: Finds Research Group (FRG), Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland (AASDN), The Council for British Archaeology North (CBA North), Portable Antiquity Scheme Finds Liaison Officers, and any curatorial, scientific or research staff currently employed in a British museum (with a current .org or .gov email account) (GBP 35.00) Attendance to the one-day conference, including refreshments, lunch and a wine reception. 'External' university members (with a current university email account) (GBP 20.00) Attendance to the one-day conference, including refreshments, lunch and a wine reception. Durham University students/staff (GBP 15.00) Attendance to the one-day conference, including refreshments, lunch and a wine reception. Delegates can also secure discounted accommodation at the nearby Grey College at the rate of £32 per person/night B&B and £51.66 for a twin room/night B&B (based on two sharing). To book this accommodation click the online event registration link below. See: Grey College, Durham for additional information on this accommodation. To secure attendance at our joint conference click here: online event registration The final registration deadline is Monday 16th April 2018 Conference Programme... 09:00 - Morning session... Introduction and welcome - Professor Robin Skeates, Head of Department in the Department of Archaeology Dr David Petts Associate Professor in the Archaeology of Northern England Patterns of discovery: material culture in early medieval Northumbria Katie Haworth, Research Postgraduate Durham University The Sacriston pendant: seventh-century jewellery in Anglo-Saxon Northumbria Robin Daniels, Archaeology Officer, Tees Archaeology A new Anglo-Saxon Namestone from Hart and new information about the Anglo-Saxon Monastery at Hartlepool Break... Dr Chris Caple, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology The Yarm Viking Helmet Benjamin Westwood, Finds Liaison Officer Co Durham, Darlington & Teesside An early-medieval grave assemblage from Elwick Dr Gemma Lewis, Curator, Durham Castle and Museum of Archaeology Exploring the small finds of the Museum of Archaeology Vicky Garlick, Conservator in the Department of Archaeology Conserving the Lanchester diploma and other small finds 12:30 - Lunch... Afternoon session... Dr Eleanor Standley, Associate Professor & Curator of Medieval Archaeology, University of Oxford Late medieval small finds, emotions and experiences in the North-East of England Gary Bankhead, Honorary Associate in the Department of Archaeology, Durham University Elvet Bridge, Durham: investigating a multi-period underwater archaeological site Andrew Agate, Finds Liaison Officer for North-East England It’s the little finds that matter: treasure and hoards in a PAS perspective. Break... Dr Mary Brooks, Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology Unpicking the Morton 'cope': exploring a fragmented medieval vestment Fiona Jeffrey, Taught Postgraduate Student (MA in Museum and Artefact Studies) Department of Archaeology, Durham University Small things matter: reading clues from the past. A copper alloy button from the Elvet Bridge site. Dr Jane Webster, Senior Lecturer in Historical Archaeology, Newcastle University Unlocking local expertise on 19th century finds: the Ovenstones Miners Cottage project Closing remarks/thanks 17:15 - Wine Reception (Calman Learning Centre) Download the Durham University Science Site/Durham City map. For more information please contact Gary Bankhead at gary.bankhead@durham.ac.uk, Vicky Garlick at vicky.garlick@durham.ac.uk, Jackie Keily at jkeily@museumoflondon.org.uk or Jo Shoebridge at archandarch.dandn@dur.ac.uk.   Tweet      #NEarch18     The Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland