How Old Land Drains Help Manage Water

Historic drainage setups were originally installed underground to control water levels in agricultural land. They were designed to prevent water from building up around fields, tracks, and buildings. Unlike newer systems that use plastic piping, older drains were often built using clay pipework. Though basic in construction, many of these systems r

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Old Land Drains Explained

Old land drains are underground systems created to manage surface water across countryside. These systems were originally built to divert water away from fields and buildings. They commonly feature basic channels instead of modern materials. While simple in form, they were functional and many remain in use today, though some may now need upgrades t

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