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Animal teeth and misc. finds, Walled Garden, Lydiard Park

Items discovered in the Walled Garden at Lydiard Park include animal teeth, most probably from a pig, A pig burial was discovered in the Walled Garden by archaeologist Bernard Philips in 2001 and subsequently during archaeological excavations by Wessex Archaeology in 2004.

Other items discovered in the garden include glass, ceramic and earthenware sherds

Years
Type
Archaeological Find
Location
Lydiard House
Owner
Swindon Borough Council
Reference
LYD 2012 44/47 LYD 36/49/57
Copyright
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit
Pete Mills
Last updated on
Thursday 6th July 2023
LYD_2012_44_47.jpg Animal teeth
LYD_2012_36_49_57.jpg Walled garden finds
LYD_2012_44_47.jpg Animal teeth
LYD_2012_36_49_57.jpg Walled garden finds

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