Archaeologists discover 300-year-old building by ‘accident’

Archaeologists had no idea what they would discover below some thick vegetation (Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

The remains of 300-year-old buildings have been uncovered by complete chance during renovation work on a country house estate.

Unsuspecting archaeologists were left dumbfounded when the remains were unearthed during digging work on the grounds of Castle Ward near Strangford, Co Down.

There was no record or knowledge of the historical remnants at the National Trust property...