What is this? protecting services, old path?

[BathDIY]

Any idea what this is?

I want to plant a hedge can I safely break this up?

The broken up bits seem rather thin.

 

[^woody^]

Break it up and you tell us!

 

[BathDIY]

Break it up and you tell us!

So your saying I'm safe to break up carefully.

I only ask because I cannot easily get supplies at present if I damage something important.

 

[footprints]

Who knows? I doubt it is a service route running across the house, looks like an old foundation. I would nibble at it very carefully bit by bit. Oh and if it starts to tick stop and run!

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Any idea what was there previously? www.old-maps.co.uk might give you an indication of any past structure that may have stood there. If not, assume there is something under it and proceed with caution. Hitting a gas or electricity service isn't cheap. Or recommended....

 

[^woody^]

^^^ especially not with those metal shovels

 

[^woody^]

If its flat on the top and about 6" deep then its likely an old footing. It does not look to be in the right place for any services.

 

[BathDIY]

Thanks all now sorted, it was a mess not really thin in places, removed now and all OK, thanks.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

^^^ especially not with those metal shovels

Depends what you have on your hands and feet it seems! Neighbours had a Power cut on Sunday last, soon found out it was only about 6 houses affected, (mine was still on). Western Power arrived and proceeded to excavate to expose the fault. I went out to offer them a cup of tea later in the evening, they were jointing new cable to old. Live.....