Most hand dug wells were dug down to the water level then had wooden pilings dug in to the mud, rocks sit on top of the wood pilings. Typically what happens is the wood rots out, then the rocks slide down, sometimes gradually, sometimes all at once. Sometimes they collapse into the well, sometimes they stay more or less in place. Look at the top 4-6' of rocks, rocks that are a different size, shape or color could indicate slippage that has been repaired. No rocks in this area could indicate unrepaired slippage. If there is no water in the bottom of the old well, plug it with a 2' layer of fresh concrete, then fill with sand to the frost line. You'll have to keep adding sand till it all settles down, but this will stabilize your situation. Take pictures of what you do as you do it, may protect you from the law.
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Today's Featured Article - Hydraulic Basics - Part 2 - by Curtis Von Fange. In the last entry to this series we gave a brief overview of hydraulic system theory, its basic components and how it works. Now lets take a look at some general maintenance tips that will keep our system operating to its fullest potential. The two biggest enemies to a hydraulic system are dirt and water. Dirt can score the insides of cylinders, spool valves and pumps. Wate
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