Berwick Museum

Berwick Museum is located in the Clock Block of Berwick Barracks. The building was originally a storehouse for military supplies.

The museum has an eclectic mix of items to tell the story of Berwick's past. There are two stars of the collection - an original painting by LS Lowry, which I'll talk about in the next footprint, and the Ord Cross, a tiny but significant item with an incredible history.

The Ord Cross was found by a detectorist on the banks of the River Tweed and dates from the 7th to 10th century. It is made of gold and inscribed with the name Eadruf. He must have held a position of wealth and importance within Anglo-Saxon society to have owned such a valuable item. Because of where it was found, we presume the cross was lost by its owner as he was walking on the Anglo-Saxon highway, as the river is also known. It is most likely that Eadruf was a cleric or courtier.Read more