Museum Pieces Destroyed After Explosives Detected

Aberystwyth, Wales Munitions on display at the Ceredigion Museum were destroyed after a recent inspection found traces of explosives. The WW I era munitions were reportedly found on a beach and have been in storage for decades. Several inspections over the years concluded that the munitions did not pose an explosive hazard.

However, a recent re-check by a bomb disposal unit detected trace amounts of explosives resulting in a decision to destroy the items. The shells were transported to the Borth beach area and disposed of through open detonation by a Royal Logistics Corps unit from Gloucester.