Grantham: Archaeologists find WW2 items during dig at manor

Fulbeck Hall is where soldiers were stationed before fighting in the Battle of Arnhem in 1944.

An archaeological dig at an important World War Two heritage site has uncovered numerous artefacts from the period, including bullets, uniform buttons and engine parts.

The dig also revealed the foundations and drains of buildings used by the First Airborne Division of the British Army, who occupied the manor house and grounds.The dig set out to explore the daily routine of servicemen who were stationed at the manor Councillor Richard Dixon Warren, armed forces champion for the council, said: "We had no idea what we would find, but it’s been a fascinating voyage of discovery."

Professor Tim Clack from the University of Oxford said the dig had been a success because of the different groups being able to work together.

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