Monument record 4842/0/1 - Post Medieval Stone-Lined Well, Thorplands
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Summary
Excavation identified the remains of a well. Its location suggsted that it had probably been a water supply for livestock.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} Excavation identified a post-medieval well and wooden pumpstick. The well was made of local sandstone and consisted of 30 courses; it was dug through broken sandstone into underlying blue clay, the base was 3.92m below current ground level. The position of the well suggests water supply for animals.
<1> Brown, A E (ed), 1972, Northamptonshire Archaeology, 7/54 (Journal). SNN25623.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SNN25623 Journal: Brown, A E (ed). 1972. Northamptonshire Archaeology. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 7. Northants Archaeology Soc. 7/54.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 7920 6430 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: PM001
Record last edited
Jul 12 2019 1:56PM
