A HEREFORDSHIRE country house hotel has found a wartime secret under its floorboards.
Owners of the seventeenth century Glewstone Court country house hotel, in Ross-on-Wye, have found a hidden chamber under floorboards in one of its rooms.
An air raid shelter was found in Glewstone Court country house. Picture: Glewstone Court
The floors of the listed building, which was built for wealth landowner Charles Ballinger, were being restored by Exquisite Woods Ltd when the surprise discovery was made in the morning room.
It was discovered in the morning room under the floorboards. Picture: Glewstone Court
Gary and Karen Homewood said guests have talked of their time as evacuees at the house during the Second World War.
Owners Gary and Karen Homewood plan to explore its history. Picture: Glewstone Court
Mr Homewood said: "We were absolutely delighted to finally discover the infamous 'air-raid' shelter which had been a topic of conversation since we arrived at Glewstone Court eight years ago.
The shelter was built under the country house.
"We will, in the coming months, explore it further and hopefully unveil some clues as to its era, purpose and use.
The air-raid shelter was used in the Second World War. Picture: Glewstone Court
"Obviously, we would welcome any expert views and opinions."
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