There's one green bottle that's been sitting in a wall since 1716.

And in it was hidden a faded note bearing three mysterious names.

Workmen unearthed the bottle while working on a wall between Bampton House and Lavender House, Bampton, which provide 18 sheltered flats for elderly people. The find has caused a lot of interest among the residents.

Lavender House warden Yvonne Bardell said: "The wall was collapsing so workmen came in to rebuild it. They found this green bottle with the date March 19, 1716.

"Inside is some paper with the names H Lock, T Dipper and F Lay.

"We find it all quite fascinating and interesting and would love to find out anything we can as to why it was put there and who the people were."

Story date: Monday 19 April

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