What is This?

BankMum

Dear All

Not long purchased new home and have just found this in a raised flower bed near the patio. Does anyone know what it is or why it might be there?
Thank you

Emmia

What have you found? A photo would help

FreeBear

Is it wrapped in a Tesco Bag for Life ?

BankMum

Sorry thought I had attached photo will try again

molerat

Vent for a septic tank ?  Is there a manhole cover nearby ?

Interesting - could just be decorative as it is a chimney pot topper.

https://www.keithbuilders.co.uk/redbank-traditional-clay-fluevent-15032-p.asp

pramsay13

It's a chimney cowl. Looks like it's been put in there for decoration. 

stuart45

Known as an elephants foot. Used for closing off the flue, but still allowing ventilation. 

amibovvered

FreeBear said:

Is it wrapped in a Tesco Bag for Life ?

That's showing your age!  I can still remember my ribs hurting from laughing so much!  

BankMum

Hi Stuart, what sort of flue? It's away from the house.
There is no septic tank at the property and we can't find a manhole.

Flugelhorn

pramsay13 said:

It's a chimney cowl. Looks like it's been put in there for decoration. 

I agree - just decoration

Eldi_Dos

Probably put there to provide a habitat for wildlife, bug hotel type of thing.