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basement cistern


Posted by Judith on November 17th, 2003 04:55 PM
In reply to old cistern/flooding basement by vicif on March 15th, 2003 10:33 AM [Go to top of thread]

I purchased an 1875 house with a dirt basement.
Have removed lots of dirt to expose cement walkways and cement pads for furnace but there is a soft area. Neighbor said there might be a cistern. I want to put in a cement floor. How to proceed?
Are cisterns of that age just open pits or will there be a lid? How deep and wide usually and made of what?

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