articleA man walking his dog in the United Kingdom inadvertently helped archaeologists and geologists make surprising discoveries at a local beach, officials say. Northumberland Coast National Landscape officials published a blog post about the recent discoveries last week. A local historian found proof of a centuries-old fishery that may have used the fishing bait tanks. (Nothumberland Coast National Landscape)"Our current hypothesis is that they date back to somewhere between the 17th and 20th centuries," Wilson-Beevers explained. For example, ‘Bait [storage] pits’ cut into bedrock have been reported from Cresswell," he added.

Source: Fox News June 17, 2024 23:30 UTC