DISCOVERIES make during the first community dig at Halton Castle are about to be unearthed.

Two human skeletons, believed to be a man and a woman, were found after being buried in a wall 400 years ago.

Archaeologists from Salford University Centre for Applied Archaeology and Norton Priory staff will reveal findings from post excavation research conducted over the last three months at a meeting on Monday, December 7.

It will be held at 7pm in St Mary’s Church hall beside the castle.

This was the first dig at the ancient monument for 30 years.

Norton Priory activity planner Claire Broadhurst said: “It will include an analysis of the features and finds from the three weeks of digging by nearly 100 local volunteers.

“Research into the two skeletons that were also excavated is still awaiting the results of scientific tests and information regarding them is still in its infancy.”

Almost 300 schoolchildren found lead shot and animal bone during the dig in July.

Pottery, clay pipe, musket balls, glass and coins were meticulously cleaned after being unearthed by volunteers.

The excavation was led by Norton Priory and Salford University’s Centre for Applied Archaeology with funding from Norton Priory, Halton Council’s area forum and the Heritage Lottery Fund.