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The fort at Piercebridge guarded access to the Main north-south crossing of the River Tees in Roman times, a sizeable vicus grew up on it's eastern side towards the earliest crossing point.
Plan of the fort at Piercebridge
The 1850's OS map of Piercebridge, which was built on top of the Roman fort. To the east the area known as the "Tofts" was the location of the vicus.
The Roman face jug found during excavations at the fort.
An abraded Medieval silver penny of Henry II (1154-89) Probably class 1c, dating to c.1185-89. Moneyer Alain of an unclear mint. + ALAIN • ON • [ ... ].Diameter 17.7mm, thickness 0.5mm, weight 1g.Cf. North [...]
An incomplete and worn cast copper alloy tanged early Bronze Age spearhead, probably Arreton Down phase ( Davis Group I form, corresponding to Needham's (1996) Period 4 ), dated c. 1700 - 1500BC. The spear head has [...]
Medieval purse hanger or arched pendant mount (for the hanging of purses or knives). It is broadly flat (bifacial) and consists of two semi-circular arches joined side-by-side and bridged by a third, smaller one, all [...]
A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD307-361) dating to AD318-324 (Reece period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting two captives back to back beneath a trophy. Unclear mint. [...]
A copper alloy Roman radiate of unclear ruler dating to AD260-296. Unclear reverse type, probably depicting Pax with branch and vertical sceptre. Unclear mint. [...]
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Tetricus I (AD 271-274) dating to c AD 271-274 (Reece period 13). LAETITIA AVG reverse depicting Laetitia standing left holding a wreath and anchor. Unclear mint. [...]
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to c AD 268-270 (Reece period 13). GENIVS AVG reverse depicting Genius standing left holding a patera and cornucopia. Unclear mint. [...]
A copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II ruler dating to AD268-270 (Reece period 13). Unclear reverse type depicting a standing figure. Unclear mint. [...]
A small and incomplete copper alloy Roman brooch of Hod Hill type, dating to AD 43 - AD 75. The head is 15mm wide with rolled wings and a ridged collar behind. The bow has a triangular cross section with [...]
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to c AD 270-271 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse depicting an altar. Unclear mint. [...]
A Roman copper alloy radiate of Claudius II (AD 268-270) dating to c AD 270-271 (Reece period 13). CONSECRATIO reverse depicting an eagle. Unclear mint. [...]
A fragment of a post medieval cast copper alloy crotal bell dating c. AD 1650-1800.Only half of the lower hemisphere survives; with breaks though the two sound holes. The external surface is decorated with incised decoration, probably [...]
A Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361) dating to AD 343-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse depicting two victories facing one another each with a wreath. Unclear mint. [...]
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratain, dating to c.AD 375 - 378. Reece Period 19. GLORIA ROMANORVM, reverse type shows Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left. Mint of [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine (AD307-361) dating to AD324-330 (Reece period 16). Unclear reverse type depicting a camp gate with two towers. Unclear mint. [...]
An incomplete Late Iron Age to early Roman cast copper alloy Nauheim Derivative, La Tene III brooch dating c. 50BC-AD50. The brooch is cast as one piece. Two coils of the spring survive, the other two coils [...]
