Wessells Root Cellar is a small brick structure near Hallwood,

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was built sometime after 1768 by William Vessells as a structure separate from the main house, which burned in 1937. The cellar is of fine quality and has remained in the Wessells family for more than two hundred years. A decorative header pattern in the gable using overfired brick is an unusual detail.

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Wessel's Root Cellar, State Routes 701 & 692 vicinity, Hallwood, Accomack County, VA
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