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Here is the poster for the small exhibition of Spanish and Portuguese decorative art in the Kings Gate Building on Newcastle University's Campus.

11:13am 17 Jun 2013

This early 5th Century BC belt clasp from Spain is an object from the archaeology collections that has not been on display for some time. The design is typical of the Andalusian city of ancient Tartessos, decorated with embossed concentric and zig zag patterns. At the moment it is part of a small exhibition, which is part of the Vamos Festival, in the Kings Gate building of Newcastle University.

11:10am 17 Jun 2013

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In Search of Segedunum

A film dating from the 1970s showing pupils and staff from Heworth Grange School carrying our excavations at the site of Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend. This film was donated to Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum by a visitor.

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