A British man was left utterly astonished after digging up a mysterious metal box in his own garden, an eerie discovery that immediately led him to suspect he had found a hidden grave.
The Eerie Garden Discovery
While renovating his garden, the homeowner made the startling find. He later took to Reddit to share his experience, explaining that the large metal object seemed "forgotten by time." His suspicion was partly based on historical maps of the area, which indicated a chapel had stood on the site around 1850. Hoping for expert insight, he contacted a council-affiliated archaeology group but had received no response at the time of his post.
Police Response and Online Theories
In a bid for answers, the resident used a police web chat to report the unsettling find. To his surprise, two officers arrived at his property within two hours. However, they were unsure how to proceed and reportedly showed no further interest in investigating unless human bones were discovered. With official channels yielding few clues, the man turned to the internet, detailing that the structure was 3-4 feet deep with walls that thickened about a foot and a half down, and had a solid, self-contained base.
The online community was quick to offer a range of theories. While some pragmatically suggested it was merely an old septic tank, others delved into the possibility of it being a grave. One user pointed out that the box's East-West orientation was significant, as churches traditionally buried bodies facing east towards Jerusalem. Another user shared a chilling personal story of accidentally finding a human skull while digging.
A Community Awaits Answers
The discussion took several turns, from the macabre to the humorous. One commenter joked that the lack of a skeleton could mean a zombie was at large, while another, claiming to be a specialist in wartime bunkers, wryly identified the object as "most definitely, 100% a hole in the ground." Despite the jokes, the overarching sentiment was one of intrigue, with many encouraging the homeowner to continue his investigation and report back. For now, the true nature of the mysterious metal box remains buried in the soil and speculation.
