Dr. Wallman:

If movement is the choice – my two cents -


We’ve recently tackled movement of circa-1840s grave markers and granite box tombs – large, bulky, heavy, fragile, and partially buried.  Moving these looked fairly analogous to moving your tabby well.  Moving old several hundred pound blocks is not something we do everyday, so we enlisted aid from local monument company to help us move these objects.  The stone people turned out to be quite prepared to handle the job.  Everything was recovered, transported and reassembled without a nick, chip, or scratch.  Since monument companies move large stone on a regular basis, they come equipped with folks experienced in this type of task.  If the situation permits – the services of a similar company in your area may be worth looking into.   

Hope this helps!


matt


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On Apr 13, 2017, at 9:05 AM, Wallman, Diane wrote:

> Hello,
> I am working with a small local museum right now, and they have a well “problem”. They have the ruins of a 19th century tabby well along the edge of their property that has been continuously struck by cars, and they are concerned about its preservation. They would like to relocate the above-ground structure to a less precarious spot on the property, but obviously would like to maintain the remaining structural integrity of the well. They are certain they want to move it, as opposed to protecting it – it is literally right on the edge of the road.
> 
> The ruins are pretty large and heavy, and it is approximately 5 feet in ‘diameter’ and 3 feet tall. It is in 3 pieces.  Picture is here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/153697990@N03/shares/5cheoA
> 
> I have no experience with this type of endeavor, so am wondering if anybody has worked on a similar relocation before, and can recommend methods for the movement of the well. We have access to the standard equipment/machinery of a relatively small town’s public works department. Any advice is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks in advance!
> 
> -Diane
> 
> Diane Wallman, Ph.D.
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Anthropology
> University of South Florida
> 4202 East Fowler Ave, SOC107
> Tampa, FL 33620-7200
> 
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