Dear Histarch List,


This query on Metafilter seems perfect for the histarch list:

	"While digging out the backyard of our Philly rowhome to lay a  
patio, I came across a brick-lined pit with a pipe in it (pictures  
here and here). What is it?"

	http://ask.metafilter.com/91380/What-is-this-hole-in-my-backyard

Picture links:

	http://www.flickr.com/photos/zempf/2492493640/in/photostream/

	http://www.flickr.com/photos/zempf/2491674973/in/photostream/

Apart from the obvious admonitions about conducting exploratory  
excavations in the backyard, I'm sure this fellow would love some  
expert opinions on the feature!



Stacy Kozakavich
Berkeley, CA