Monument record 1244/0/1 - St Vincent's Well or Finches Well
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Summary
A former chalybeate spring restored for the use of the inhabitants of Cosgrove under the enclosure act.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
{1} SP79544263 St. Vincent's Well.
{2} Near Cosgrove village green is a spring. It was formerly dedicated as St Vincent's Well, but now called Finches Well. It was reserved for the use of the inhabitants under The Enclosure Act.
{3} The well is lined with modern brick, has been railed in, and is now much overgrown.
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1858, First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (61NW?), (unchecked) (Map). SNN26386.
<2> Baker G., 1830, The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire, p.128 (unchecked) (Book). SNN77328.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1950s/1960s, Ordnance Survey Record Cards, SP74SE22 (unchecked) (Index). SNN443.
<4> Seaman, BH, 1969, Field investigators comments, F1 BHS 21-OCT-69 (Notes). SNN111907.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SNN26386 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1858. First Edition OS 6 Inch Mapping Series (61NW?). 6 Inch to 1 Mile. 61NW?. Ordnance Survey. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN77328 Book: Baker G.. 1830. The History and Antiquities of Northamptonshire. 2. p.128 (unchecked).
- <3> SNN443 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1950s/1960s. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. Ordnance Survey. SP74SE22 (unchecked).
- <4> SNN111907 Notes: Seaman, BH. 1969. Field investigators comments. English Heritage. F1 BHS 21-OCT-69.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 79534 42635 (3m by 3m) Central |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COSGROVE, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 343128
Record last edited
Jul 7 2022 2:17PM
