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Vegetable plot dig unearths crop of vintage bottles

Vegetable plot dig unearths crop of vintage bottles

Summary

A family in Pontypool, Torfaen uncovered over 1,000 vintage bottles while digging in their garden. They discovered old beer bottles and medicinal jars, suggesting the area may have been used as a place to dispose of garbage before the war.

Key Facts

  • A family found more than 1,000 vintage bottles in their garden in Pontypool, Torfaen.
  • They discovered beer bottles and medicinal jars among the items.
  • The bottles were found about a meter below the surface.
  • The area might have been a rubbish tip used before the war.
  • The bottles included those from local breweries and jars from Boots the Chemist.
  • Some bottles still had liquids in them, requiring careful handling.
  • The family decided to stop digging and planted flowers instead of vegetables due to the presence of leftover liquids.
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