A bottle discovered during excavation in Cleethorpes has been found to contain urine, shedding light on local history.
Cleethorpes: A strange bottle was found during some digging last year. It was discovered on Sea View Street while workers were prepping for a new extension.
This bottle, which looked pretty old, was still sealed and had liquid inside. Carol Heidschuster, the project manager, found it during a site visit. They decided to send it to the University of Lincoln for preservation.
For months, a student named Zara Yeates has been studying the bottle. She’s been cleaning it up and found some cool details. At first glance, it looked dirty, but it turned out to be something special.
After a bunch of tests, Zara announced, “We believe it’s urine.” Can you believe that? She’s now curious about the glass itself and wants to find out where and when it was made.
Back in the day, Sea View Street was known as Town Street. Sailors would often bury bottles of urine as a superstition for safe travels. It’s fascinating how these little things connect us to the past.
Cleethorpes has changed a lot since the 1800s. It started with just 284 people and has grown into a bustling town. The bottle gives us a peek into life over 200 years ago.
Carol is excited about the bottle’s journey. Even if it’s not filled with rum, it’s still a treasure. They’re eager to learn more about the glass and its history.
