🏗️🔎 Excitement and mystery in Carmarthen! A high-tech search is underway for the remains of five criminals executed over 200 years ago! These individuals, hanged for crimes as grave as murder and forgery, are believed to lie beneath a car park at Carmarthenshire County Hall. This area was once the garden of the former Carmarthen Gaol. 🏴
Recently, a digital radar scan by Shane Gwilt from Leica Geosystems was carried out to determine if the stories hold true. The results, now in Italy for analysis, are eagerly awaited and could piece together a fascinating part of Carmarthen’s history. 📜🏰
Former mayor Richard Goodridge shared, “I’ve spent two years on this; it’s the last mystery in our town’s jigsaw puzzle!” And indeed, unearthing these secrets could lift the veil on a tale as intriguing as a Sherlock Holmes novel! 🕵️♂️📖
Rest assured, the search didn’t damage the car park, and it was free of charge! Carmarthenshire Council has confirmed that they won’t disturb the remains if discovered, ensuring this historic curiosity doesn’t disrupt today’s peace. 🌿
Stay tuned as this thrilling historical chapter unfolds, bringing stories from the past back to life. Could this be the key to unlocking more of Carmarthen’s colourful past? Can’t wait to find out! 🤔✨