How Old Land Drains Work and Why They Still Matter

Historic drainage systems are underground networks originally installed to direct surface water in rural areas. Their purpose is to divert surplus water in fields and around buildings. These systems typically used basic channels rather than the plastic or metal materials seen today. Despite their simplicity, they performed well for decades. Many of

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Understanding Old Land Drains

Historic drainage systems are subsurface channels originally installed to manage water runoff in countryside areas. Their purpose is to prevent water from pooling in fields and around buildings. These systems typically used stone-filled trenches rather than the plastic or metal materials seen today. Despite their simplicity, they were effective for

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