First World War artillery shell found in Taunton home
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 18:02 · Archive
A First World War artillery shell was found at a residential property in Taunton on Tuesday evening.
Police cordoned off an area of Taunton Green on Tuesday evening after discovering a First World War artillery shell at a residential address in the town. The shell was reported to emergency services at around 6pm on 13 October. As a public safety precaution, the device was moved to open ground at Taunton Green, off Cheddon Road, and an area was cordoned off pending specialist help.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit arrived and safely recovered the item by 9pm. SomersetLive identifies the device as an 18-pounder shell, a type used by British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the safe recovery in a statement to local media.
How it is being reported
- Taunton Green cordoned off after WW1 shell found at propertyThe 18-pounder shell was moved to open ground as a precautionSomersetLive · 15 Oct, 17:38
- Taunton park cordoned off by police after First World War explosive foundPolice cordoned off a popular Taunton park yesterday evening, Tuesday October 13, as bomb disposal experts were called to the sceneSomerset County Gazette · 14 Oct, 12:00
In this story: Taunton · Taunton Green · Avon and Somerset Police · Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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