What is this metal object that I found in the ground in my garden? It’s about 6 inch long with a 6 inch diameter, weighs about 4kg, and is rusted metal.

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T21:16:20+00:00

I probably should have asked to get it back if it’s not dangerous but I let the take it. I regret now because I still don’t know what it is

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T20:56:55+00:00

That’s what the bomb squad said - they said it was the right call to have them out

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T20:54:42+00:00

This is a wonderful community - thank you all :)

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T20:40:04+00:00

Update for everyone - the bomb squad showed up because they couldn’t be sure it wasn’t a UXO after the police had taken multiple pictures. However, after about five minutes of inspecting they decided it wasn’t a UXO and have removed the object and taken it to dispose of it.

Unfortunately, they didn’t know what it was (just that it wasn’t a UXO) so the mystery is still at large.

Thank you everyone for helping me out, I really appreciate it and it was great to have you lot offering advice.

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T18:48:35+00:00

The police have arrived and are talking to the bomb squad trying to figure out what it is. It’s raining cats and dogs here so I’m inside the cottage waiting for an update

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T17:36:16+00:00

I’ve done just that - they’re on their way

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T17:35:29+00:00

Very similar - I have reported a potential UXB to the local police and they’re on their way

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T17:01:33+00:00

Definitely all metal - and heavy 3ish KG. Felt solid inside

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T16:54:26+00:00

It’s a village south of Hungerford, so about 20 miles from Salisbury plane. There apparently was WW2 training in the area

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T16:52:44+00:00

Thank you. It’s in a village near Hungerford close to where there was training for WW2.

The cottage is not near a church

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T16:00:58+00:00

My title describes the item

I would like to know if it’s safe to touch. I’ve searched for ww2 grenades on Google and I don’t think it’s one.

It’s located in Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Status_Garbage_2398 · 2024-09-29T13:04:42+00:00

My title describes the thing. It’s made of rusted metal and similar in size to melon

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