A 100-year-old coin which has spent a century buried under a park in Wiltshire has now been unearthed by local gardeners.

The historic half penny which dates back to 1924 was discovered in Warminster's Lake Pleasure Grounds on Thursday, November 28, and is believed to have been buried there for the last century.

Tash and Ben from Warminster Town Council's grounds team discovered the historic coin when they were replanting some of the hedges in the park in preparation for winter.

“It’s quite a significant find," said Tash.

The coin dates back to 1924The coin dates back to 1924 (Image: Warminster Town Council)

"This year we celebrated the 100th year of the Lake Pleasure Grounds and the coin is from 1924.

"It has been sat in the park for 100 years and we’ve just dug it up and discovered it, so it's quite coincidental and part of the history of the park."

Grounds team member Ben added: “Ivy had taken over, so we were removing some of the bushes affected by black-spot and bugs that were killing it, adding some cherry laurel and some golden privet.

"It was Tash who found the half penny from 1924, as we were reinstating some of the hedges."

The half-penny shows Britannia seated facing right, wearing a helmet, and holding a trident.

Her other hand rests on a shield bearing combined heraldic crosses of UK members.

Currently, the coin's exact worth is not known, but the valuation website allcoinvalues states that a half-penny from that year can expect to fetch a retail value of up to £35, depending on the grade, condition, desirability and demand.

Ben and Tash from the town council grounds team with the coin they discoveredBen and Tash from the town council grounds team with the coin they discovered (Image: Warminster Town Council) The Lake Pleasure Grounds were officially opened on 26 July 1924 by the Marquis of Bath - owner of Longleat, and the coin is believed to have been left in the park not long after it opened.

The park continues to mark the connection between Longleat and Warminster to this day, and Lord and Lady Bath returned to the town to switch on the Warminster Christmas Lights just two days after the coin was discovered.

"Warminster Town Council is incredibly proud of the area that includes a lake, tennis court, skate park and bandstand," said a spokesperson for Warminster Town Council.

"The grounds are maintained and improved all-year round by a dedicated team."