This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WayneBarto Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.tompkins/5049.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bill, To me it looks like an old well or cistern that was turned into a shrine or monument. Perhaps it was still in use as a well or cistern and had some kind of ornamentation placed on it to look like a shrine, monument or memorial. Just guessing! Wayne Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.