Imagine walking into the kitchen of your house and finding a well that was dug about 300 years ago. That is the story of @MortyLad, who made the discovery and decided to share his findings with millions of fans on TikTok.
His decision to document the excavation and renovation of the well has seen him get over 421,000 followers on the social media app, with millions more watching his videos.
He’s Opted to Repurpose the Well
While many people would have thought that @MortyLad would maybe get rid of his kitchen altogether, he shocked his followers when he decided that he was going to repurpose the well.
The retired plumber has immense experience in complicated renovations such as this, and he opted to build a circular glass pane that was strong enough to walk on, where one could cross over the well while witnessing its stunning beauty. To top it off, the lad installed spotlights underneath the pane to give it a better aesthetic.
Preserving the Home’s History
According to @MortyLad, his home was built in the 1700s, and he discovered the well when he was fitting under-floor heating in his kitchen.
Since he made the finding, the now-famous TikToker embarked on the challenging task of unearthing the well, which was not easy, considering the rubble from a previous demolition that had covered it up. Yet, despite the challenges, @MortyLad was determined to preserve the history of the abode.
The Well Is Pretty Deep
If you thought it was a shallow well that @MortyLad had found, you’ll be mistaken. After digging for a couple of days, he found the well was 17 feet deep and full of fresh, clear water.
While many people wondered why @MortyLad would uncover a well that has been hidden for years, he wanted to change his kitchen, and renovating around the well was a welcome project.
He Has Thrilled the Masses
Since @MortyLad made the discovery and started gaining a lot of attention online, he enlisted the help of his tech-savvy daughter, who helps him document the entire process.
So far, @MortyLad’s videos have been watched over 32 million times. Safe to say that the lad and his well renovation project are now the talk of the town, and many of his fans are looking forward to seeing how it all ends.
