wellhouses

/ˈwɛlˌhaʊzɪz/
noun
  1. Small buildings or shelters built over a well to protect the water source and the people drawing water.
    • The old farm still has a stone wellhouse where villagers used to fetch water.
    • They restored the wooden wellhouse in the village square as a historical landmark.
    • During the hike, we stopped at a crumbling wellhouse to rest in the shade.
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