If all drains lead to the well, then it is probably not a well, but more
likely a cesspool/dry well or perhaps a cistern.  I have not seen wells
like that in basements or cellars, but I have seen cesspools and
cisterns, even privies.  I can send you a reference for a cesspool.  It was
under a house, but not in a basement.  Unfortunately the upper portions
were too disturbed and I could not find any evidence of the drains.   Other
than that, I would have to send you to someone else to get the copies of
the reports for the privies and cisterns found in cellars or basements.

Jay

M. Jay Stottman
Assistant Director
Kentucky Archaeological Survey
Western Kentucky University

On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 11:54 AM Kerry Gonzalez <[log in to unmask]>
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> Hi Everyone!
> I'm on the hunt for some comparative examples of wells and drains in
> basements. The images available in the link below show a recently excavated
> 1830s basement with a brick-lined well and a brick drain. The drain system
> was a later addition based on brick manufacture. This basement also
> contained a barrel lined well that likely pre-dated the brick well. These
> are my initial interpretations as formal analysis has just begun.  If you
> have any examples you could send my way I would greatly appreciate it!
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> Kerry
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