January 18, 2016 4.47 pm This story is over 98 months old

Human bones discovered in Lincolnshire garden

Bones discovered: An investigation is underway after human bones were found in a Lincolnshire garden.

Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that an investigation is underway after human bones were found in a garden.

A homeowner in Stickney north of Boston discovered the bones while digging a hole in their garden.

The bones have been examined by an anthropologist and are confirmed to be human.

Photo: Google Maps

Photo: Google Maps

Further tests are required to establish the age of the bones and determine if they are from an ancient burial.

Carbon dating tests can take some time to complete so it may be several days before more is known.