No taking chances with Civil War artillery shells
Officials at Petersburg National Battlefield have a new policy. If they find Civil War ordninance, call the bomb squad.
That is exactly what happened in late March when park officials uncovered a 44-pound, 8-inch diameter mortar shell. The shell was uncovered as workers and volunteers swept the future path of a park road for artifacts and explosives. The new road will go around the Taylor House.
After the shell was located, the area was marked, blocked off and the bomb squad was contacted. They came within the hour.
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That is exactly what happened in late March when park officials uncovered a 44-pound, 8-inch diameter mortar shell. The shell was uncovered as workers and volunteers swept the future path of a park road for artifacts and explosives. The new road will go around the Taylor House.
After the shell was located, the area was marked, blocked off and the bomb squad was contacted. They came within the hour.