Experts from the City of Boston Archaeological Program are digging up a spot next to a home belonging to the patriot's family that may have been the house's privy - or
outhouse - in the hopes of finding a load of artifacts.
When they sold the place, I almost bid on the
outhouse but was afraid that moving it would be too much of a logistics problem.
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outhouses Delightful rear garden
From what we have read about
outhouses, it is only necessary to use an
outhouse to pass waste, not to pee (how is that for a combination of delicacy and popular vernacular?
Zena's plight came to light during a raid on illegal
outhouses by council officers - with our investigators in tow.
To start with, the
outhouses were all "squatters," and we, like most Americans, prefer "sitters.
SUPERB SETTING The stone-built house at Coanwood, Haltwhistle, has mature, landscaped gardens with
outhouses and patio areas and the views are simply stunning.
Neil Scott, director of tenancy Services, Your Homes Newcastle, said: "The
outhouses are accessible through a single door which is secured by a rimlock.
Sam Yoder, an Amish elder, said some improvements were made to the
outhouse and the collection of the waste.
If you have a shed or
outhouse, please make sure you invest in a lock and security device such as a shed alarm - these are a deterrent to the potential thief.
Since 1996, the townsfolk have decorated their
outhouses and made them available for inspection by visitors, who in turn vote for the one they like best.
