STUNNED builders uncovered an archaeological find while working on a new Glasgow housing estate.
Workers at Spoutmouth in Gallowgate had to pause construction after they unearthed a site of potential historic value.
Owner of the land, Wheatley Homes confirmed the work has stopped while archaeologists assess the discovery.
The muddy land was handed over to employees of GUARD Archaeology, a specialist company that used to form part of Glasgow University.
Several staff members have been spotted working on what appear to be spikes pointing upwards.
It is not yet known what was found but a TikTok video depicting the find has gathered more than 10,000 likes already.
Excited commenters joked that the discovery might be the Loch Ness monster or the throne from Game of Thrones.
One person remarked: "The last time a car park was dug up, a king was found, you never know."
This refers to the remains of King Richard III, unearthed in Leicester, England, in 2012.
GUARD undertakes commercial contracts, research and consultancy work in archaeology and heritage for individuals, companies and the government.
Work has been ongoing at the site for over a month as the former car park is being developed into 34 homes for social rent and two commercial units.
When finished, the £9.3 million development will contain a six-storey block of properties, each equipped with two bedrooms.
Part-funded by Glasgow City Council, the new flats will feature energy-saving features and will be owned and managed by Wheatley Homes Glasgow.
It is not known how much the archaeological discovery will push back the expected finish date but the developer has confirmed they are supporting contractor CCG (Scotland) Ltd and GUARD.
A Wheatley Homes spokesperson said: “We are working with our contractors to support site investigations by archaeologists. Work will resume on the new-build site as soon as possible.”
