Hi Dr. Wallman,
You might try contacting Colin Brooker for advice. He is an expert on tabby
and has done a lot of tabby restoration/conservation work in South
Carolina. Good Luck!
Rita Elliott

Rita Elliott
*Education Coordinator & Research Associate*
The LAMAR Institute, P.O. Box 2992, Savannah, GA 31402
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On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 9:05 AM, Wallman, Diane <[log in to unmask]>
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
>
> (813) 974-2138<tel:%28813%29%20974-2138>
>