Monument record 6600/1/1 - Modern well, possibly associated with timber railway

{1}Brick-lined well 0.5 feet in diameter situated at north end of wood on highest ground. Bricks of a type and appearance common in the area since mid 19th century. Mill exists in isolation - no buildings / structures found in surrounding area. Oral report by a retired gamekeeper for the estate surrounding the woodland claims well was sunk in 1920-21 to provide water for the steam locomotive that transported timber from the wood to the roadside. The well may also have been used for timber "pickling". A 3ft high mound to the north of the well is presumbaly the spoil from the sinking of the well or a later refurbishment.

<1> Smith, D., 1995, Report on Preliminary Investigations For An Archaeological Survey, Sywell Wood November/ December 1994, (checked) (Report). SNN49537.

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