Here you can see a large selection of finds, some of which are commonly found in back gardens. Use this resource to help identify artefacts that you discover during your excavation.

Further help with identifying artefacts may be found at places listed in our directory of finds identifying sites. Your local museum may also be able to assist you in your further research.

A full identification guide specifically for human remains can be seen at www.eskeletons.org/viewer/humanSelect.html

If you need more detail than you can find in this guide then why not try the Portable Antiquities Website.