Square covers like this are common globally, including in the US.
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Kiosade@lemmy.ca 2 months agoIt’s not a manhole, it’s way too small. But yeah not sure why it’s square. Could be European, they do weird stuff like that all the time.
Hyperreality@kbin.social 2 months ago
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 months ago
I see small square junction box things like this all the time in California. Mostly in-between where two homes’ lawns meet.
sygnius@lemmy.world 2 months ago
You’re right. OP called it a manhole, so I assumed. But looking at the size compared to the foot, it’s too small to be a manhole cover.
Infynis@midwest.social 2 months ago
It’s probably a hand hole for accessing a pipe or cable junction, likely smaller because it’s where business or homes hook in. I work for an ISP, and most of ours are about this size
crusty@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Might be a valve or fire hydrant underneath
Hyperreality@kbin.social 2 months ago
It's next to a drainpipe...