old property piping

[Capone]

This is on a property from the late 1800's. A co-worker was describing it to me and I thought it might be a well. It's on the backside of the property.

Anybody know what this is? Thanks.

 

[relic nut]

Looks like a clean out for a sewer line.

 

[SusanMN]

Opening to pump out the septic system maybe? Put your nose down to it and take a sniff. Seriously, that smell lasts forever.

 

[Capone]

Looks like a clean out for a sewer line.

That doesn't sound too exciting.

Thanks for the reply. Property owner said they've found some broken old bottles and pottery buried.

 

[controlfreq]

I'm thinking maybe undergroung fuel oil tank. Try shining a light or lower a string with a weight to determine depth.

Seriously though, never stick your nose in anything unknown and take a whiff, you dont know what could be in there.