When we moved in, we discovered the lawn mower memorial ground - three or four semi buried mowers and, I think, a twisted and rusted Bertoia metal chair. The best discovery was a large washing copper which, now with drainage holes, sits in front of the brick shed and has been planted in recent years with Red Velour petunia.
Should, by chance, we discover gold, oil or other valuable minerals in the garden our house deeds say they belong to the Duke of Rutland. I occasionally unearth a few lumps of coal and I’m tempted to write to his Grace asking if he wants them back.
Probably because my current property was originally part of a Priory. The Norman church is just a couple of yards away and formed part of the grounds until someone saw fit to divide it with a road and run the stream underneath. The history interests me particularly as there were Alms/Workhouses between me and the church. If I was able to clear the border and dig deep enough, I'm sure I would find something of interest. Not likely to happen - I can never find the right time to avoid disturbing the birds ( or find the energy ). I think skeletal remains can reveal a great deal which is why I would be thrilled to discover some in this garden. It goes without saying I'm not hoping for anything recent -
Also this s-shaped fastening. I only found it last year after 25 years of digging the same veg garden it just turned up on the top. It was very dirty so I cleaned it up using a hawthorn thorn (I’d seen them doing that on Time Team). I got in contact with the local portable antiquities scheme officer who said it was probably from the 1600s. It’s not really old or very fancy but I’m pleased with my little bit of treasure.
Those snake belt buckles are British Army issue I think. They were used up until WWI but I've no idea how to age one or for how long they were used.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
At our previous house, we dug up a couple of ammonite fossils. Very common near Bristol, lots of stone walls in nearby gardens would have one or two cemented in for decoration. I dragged the largest one we had towards the house, ready to bring it with us when we moved. Upset to later find I’d forgotten it.
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Should, by chance, we discover gold, oil or other valuable minerals in the garden our house deeds say they belong to the Duke of Rutland. I occasionally unearth a few lumps of coal and I’m tempted to write to his Grace asking if he wants them back.
@Balgay.Hillsaid:
"Why would someone bury an electric fire?"
Too f*ckin' lazy to take it to the tip?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
If I was able to clear the border and dig deep enough, I'm sure I would find something of interest. Not likely to happen - I can never find the right time to avoid disturbing the birds ( or find the energy ).
I think skeletal remains can reveal a great deal which is why I would be thrilled to discover some in this garden. It goes without saying I'm not hoping for anything recent
Fascinating stuff. I would never have guessed that's what it was.
It's a lovely thing to have. I take it you aren't going to wear it @SherwoodArrow?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Fascinating stuff. I would never have guessed that's what it was.
It's a lovely thing to have. I take it you aren't going to wear it @SherwoodArrow?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/s/snakebuckles.htm
It could be 17th century but probably more likely to be WW1 - but I am only going by the pictures. I have no specialist knowledge.