 The bomb may be put on display |
A huge WW1 bomb has been found at a holiday park in Northumberland. Maintenance workers at Haggerston Castle Holiday Park near Berwick, discovered the shell, thought to be a German "Big Bertha" Howitzer.
It is thought the 3ft shell, which has an inscription, was presented to villagers in nearby Beal in recognition of fundraising efforts for the war.
Local historians said it was one of few artefacts from WW1 to be found in Beal, which does not have a war memorial.
Ian Martin, curator of the Kings Own Borderers Museum in Berwick, said the inscribed shell was most likely given to Beal after the Armistice.
Donal O'Sullivan, general manager of Haggerston Castle, said investigations were continuing to determine exactly why type of shell the bomb was.
He added: "It is fascinating to find out the history of the shell - indeed Haggerston Castle is steeped in fascinating history.
"As yet we have not decided what to do with it.
"We may put it on permanent display as part of the new development at the stable block or it may be better on show somewhere in Beal or at Berwick museum."
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