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MANHOLE COVER LOVERS

There must be billions of them in the world. We pass them every day. We walk on them. We do not take any notice of them. They are heavy, and usually made of cast iron. They come in many different shapes, sizes and patterns. Look, and you will find them everywhere.

What are they? MANHOLE COVERS, that provide access to local service systems such as water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications.

Post photos of any interesting ones you find here.

Location: Sigean, France
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rubbings 4 Replies

i noticed 2 on a short walk and wished I had brought my small art supply bag as it contains 2 bare crayons red and black to make "rubbings" of embossed , interesting surfaces. This is near home so…Continue

Started by Stephanie Lentz Morrison. Last reply by Stephanie Lentz Morrison Sep 2, 2023.

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Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 13, 2021 at 11:17am

Next strange example from Warsaw, Poland. 

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 7, 2021 at 12:25pm

This design is on a manhole cover near the City Hall, too:

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 7, 2021 at 12:24pm

and "X" marks the spot?

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 7, 2021 at 12:24pm

I don't know what "XM" is for...

but I found this one by the Thessaloniki City Hall, Greece:

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on October 6, 2021 at 6:23pm

"Δ Θ" means "Dimos Thessaloniki " / City of Thess. cover for sewage:

"Φ Σ" ...for sewage I guess?

Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 5, 2021 at 8:50am

Strange example from Warsaw, Poland. Buried and bricked up, but with a small opening.

Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 4, 2021 at 8:34am

New examples from Warsaw, Poland.

Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 3, 2021 at 1:12pm

New example from Warsaw, Poland.

Comment by Raphael Nadolny on October 2, 2021 at 9:28am

New example from Warsaw, Poland.

Comment by Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) on September 30, 2021 at 2:52pm

From the Byzantine Museum in Thessaloniki, Greece:

 

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