Jarrow Hall houses archaeological finds from excavations on the monastic site of St Paul’s, Jarrow, as well as Jarrow Slake. The archaeological collection includes a wide range of artefacts, principally comprising Anglo-Saxon and Medieval material, with some Post-Medieval finds. This material includes (but is not limited to): coloured window glass, stone sculpture, ceramics, tiles, coins, copper alloy material, lead and iron objects, worked bone, animal bone and shellfish, clay pipes, painted wall plaster, bricks, and food preparation vessels.

Jarrow Hall has a permanent exhibition, dedicated to the finds from the excavated Jarrow monastery, in the wider context of Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Northumbria, where some of the excavated material can be seen on display. We also store and care for additional archaeological material, not currently on display.

The facsimile Codex Amiatinus and Coloured Saxon Window Glass are acknowledged as significant collections and featured as part of the Great Exhibition of the North’s A History of the North in 100 Objects.

Browse our online collections catalogue to see some of our items on display a little closer, as well as items kept in our stores. A lot of the material we hold are part of bulk finds, however, there are some real gems, including worked stone, metal and glasswork. Share your favourite object(s) with your friends on social media (don’t forget to tag us).

Experience the rich history of Jarrow Hall through a captivating art exhibition. Delve into the Anglo-Saxon period and beyond as Interface Arts members take you on a journey through time. Discover stunning artworks in painting, glass, ceramics, textiles, and mixed media, inspired by the Anglo-Saxon collections, the Venerable Bede, the Anglo-Saxon farm, and the social history collections of Jarrow Hall itself. Join us for this upcoming exhibition and explore the fascinating connections between art and history.

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Film Maker Call Out

We would like to work with a film artist on our next Exhibition project. Contact [email protected] for further information Click here for more information
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Lindisfarne Light

From 17th September 2022 An exhibition in partnership with the Northumbrian Scribes. ‘Lindisfarne Light’ is part of the Laing Art Gallery and British Library’s inspired ...
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Form and Function

In the first exhibition of 2022, potters from across the North East explore what form and function mean in the ceramic’s world. The North East ...
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interactive display about glass

May Half Term Events and Activities at Jarrow Hall

May Half Term at Jarrow Hall Join us here at Jarrow Hall this May Bank Holiday and Half Term as we explore the theme of ...
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Behátland

Explore the theme of agriculture through time in our new exhibition. Learn about the different types of animal who live on our farm and find ...
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Codex

Codex Amiatinus AD692

Codex Amiatinus AD692 This is One of the most important books in the world, and the oldest complete Latin Bible in existence. Three copies were ...
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