All is well with children’s find

Sally and Andy White were amazed when the youngsters unearthed a brick well just 20cm below the surface. Christopher, James and Lucy made the discovery when they were using a metal detector with their friend Tara.

Andy, who lives in Primrose Lane in Arlesey and is also a town councillor, said: “They were asked to go out into our paddock and find, with a metal detector, a horseshoe for the farrier to refit.

“They quickly found the shoe but carried on detecting. After a while they found a metal plate. I agreed to lift the metal.

“With the aid of a crowbar I started to lift it. I suddenly stopped when I saw a section of soil drop and heard a splash. I got a camera and I slide the camera under the plate and took some pictures.

“To my horror and great delight I realised that the kids had found a beautifully built old brick-lined well.”

To read the full story see the Biggleswade Chronicle of Friday, September 2.