Finding a well?

[australorpchick]

Our neighbor behind us told DH that he was pretty sure there was a well on the backside of the property at one time. Does anybody have any idea how we would go about finding an old well?

 

[hoosier]

Could the neighbor give you an idea of where to start looking?
Have you asked the county if they have a record of it?

I found a well on our place by tripping over the edge and nearly falling through the rotted wood top - not a recommended method!

Good luck

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

What about a metal detector?

 

[Royd]

Divining rods...Some people swear by them.

 

[dawg53]

A survey map of your property might show where it's located.

 

[Dunkopf]

If you have any kids they will probably find it for you.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

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Good idea. The township or county where you live should have these maps, and should be able to provide you with a map of your property for free.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

There are rumors of rumors that we had one on our property at one time too... would love to know where it might be!

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

I was told there was one on my property. I assumed it had been filled in. Turns out it is under the house. There is a pipe coming up out of the ground. I haven't tried to reprime it, but the potential is there, I guess.

Edited to clarify- it is under what used to be the back porch. I'm guessing there was a pump on the back porch.

 

[KristyHall]

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that's horrible!