Have you ever wondered what might be lurking inside the walls of your home? No, we’re not referring to ghosts, but rather forgotten treasures that may have been left there years before, completely undisturbed until someone discovers them. If you’ve got an old house, or recently moved into an old property, you might think twice about what’s inside after seeing these unique discoveries.
A medieval well
Colin Steer in Plymouth, England, had always wondered why his living room floor dipped in the middle, so he started digging. Three days and 17 feet later, he figured out why.
His home was sitting on top of a medieval well. Further research and excavation revealed that the well dated back to the 16th century and went down 33 feet. Crews also uncovered a sword that must have been tossed in centuries earlier.
“I love the well and think it’s fascinating,” Colin told The Telegraph in August 2012. “I’d love to find out who was here before us. I’ve got a piece of Plymouth’s history in my front room.”
A ‘mammoth’ discovery
In July 2010 a man (identified only as “John” by ABC News) in Oskaloosa, IA, was walking with his two sons looking for blueberries near their creek. One of the sons noticed something that appeared to look like a ball—but upon closer inspection, John, who has an interest in archeology, noticed a marrow line at the top of the object. They began digging and discovered something big. When they finished, John was holding a 4-foot long femur, which is believed to have come from a mammoth that lived 12,000 years ago.
