Time Team fan finds 4,000-year-old body in his back garden

HUMAN remains dating back over 4,000 years were unearthed by an archaeology enthusiast who was building a lean-to in his back garden in Co Westmeath last week.

On hearing of the discovery, Pat Tiernan’s wife Cathy reacted with the words, “You would have to find a grave in the back garden.”

The discovery, described as “significant” by the National Museum of Ireland, was made following a recent spell of bad weather at the bungalow in Rickardstown, Collinstown, Co Westmeath.