How to Find a Hidden Cellar Door

Many older houses feature hidden cellar doors or crawl spaces -- even secret passageways. Searching for a hidden cellar door can be an amusing pastime, especially if you live in a large home that was previously inhabited by an important figurehead. Finding a hidden cellar door may be the first step in discovering an entire secret space in your house. You may find all kinds of interesting or historically significant objects within a hidden cellar space.

Instructions

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     Survey the area around the outside of your house. A cellar door will most likely be low to the ground.

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     Look behind any shrubs or bushes that may be hiding a cellar door.

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     Check for any wooden boards that may have you used to block off a cellar entrance.

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     Review the building plans for your house. Especially if your house is particularly old, locating a copy of the original architectural blue print of your house may be difficult. However, reviewing the plans for your house may offer clues as to where a hidden cellar door may be located.