A bomb disposal team was called out to one of north Norfolk's most popular visitor attractions after an unexploded device was uncovered - in a nearby resident's bedroom.
A bomb disposal team was called out to one of north Norfolk's most popular visitor attractions after an unexploded device was uncovered - in a nearby resident's bedroom.
Steven Attew, of Meadow Close, Felbrigg, raised the alarm after discovering what police have described as 'a small mortar' - a gun used for firing bombs.
It is understood he had spotted a photograph of a similar object being blown up by bomb disposal experts online when he realised its significance and moved it into a garden outside before calling police.
Mr Attew said he had it stored in his cabinet and didn't think it was live.
Police and a bomb disposal team from RAF Peterborough raced to the scene after being alerted to the danger and the mortar was taken to a field at Felbrigg Hall where it was destroyed in a controlled explosion.
The drama unfolded on Saturday, around 11am, and the area was declared safe shortly before 5.30pm.
A loud bang was reported on social media.
Twitter user NorfolkBea posted: 'Heard loud bang @FelbriggHallNT estate then saw RAF bomb disposal vehicle.'
A spokesperson for the National Trust said: 'I can confirm the bomb squad were on site at Felbrigg Hall on Saturday after a small piece of ordinance was found. Following normal procedures in cases like this, the device was removed in an area a safe distance away from visitors.'
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