Artefact Processing on an archaeology field school at Bamburgh Castle Northumberland UK. www.bamburghresearchproject.co.uk Go to our official website for more info on how to become involved! Dig! FInd Stuff! Learn about the history of the Northumbrian Earls. Bamburgh was the capital of Anglo Saxon Northumbria, a stone's throw from Lindisfarne. It has been occupied for over 5000 years and has produced some spectacular finds, from bone combs to gold mounts, from pattern welded swords to chainmail.