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Oil Tank Vent Pipe
A pipe sticking up in the middle of the ground is good reason to ask why. This pipe is in close proximity to an older home and is likely a vent to an abandoned underground oil tank.
It would be a good idea to call in an expert to determine if a tank is present because they need to be removed and it can be costly if remedial work for leaking oil is necessary.