Bacon’s Castle was originally built by Arthur Allen, who remains something of an enigma to historians, according to the National Park Service. The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle.

The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle. Built in 1665, the castle is considered the nation’s oldest brick dwelling, Virginia historians say. Preservation Virginia photo One of the ...

Preservation work at oldest brick home in US finds 360-year-old brick with a paw print. It was stuck in a wall at Bacon’s Castle in Virginia, officials say.

Preservation work at oldest brick home in US finds 360-year-old brick with a paw print. It was stuck in a wall at Bacon’s Castle in Virginia, officials say.

Bacon’s Castle was originally built by Arthur Allen, who remains something of an enigma to historians, according to the National Park Service. The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle.

Preservation work at oldest brick home in US finds 360-year-old brick with a paw print. It was stuck in a wall at Bacon’s Castle in Virginia, officials say.

Bacon’s Castle was originally built by Arthur Allen, who remains something of an enigma to historians, according to the National Park Service. The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle.

Bacon’s Castle was originally built by Arthur Allen, who remains something of an enigma to historians, according to the National Park Service. The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle.

The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle. Built in 1665, the castle is considered the nation’s oldest brick dwelling, Virginia historians say. Preservation Virginia photo One of the ...

The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle. Built in 1665, the castle is considered the nation’s oldest brick dwelling, Virginia historians say. Preservation Virginia photo One of the ...

Preservation work at oldest brick home in US finds 360-year-old brick with a paw print. It was stuck in a wall at Bacon’s Castle in Virginia, officials say.

The print was found in a brick at Bacon’s Castle. Built in 1665, the castle is considered the nation’s oldest brick dwelling, Virginia historians say. Preservation Virginia photo One of the ...