Monument record M5933 - Disused well at the former Wheatsheaf Inn, Farnsfield

Summary

WELL (Post Medieval to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 64879 56570 (point)
Map sheet SK65NW
District Newark
Civil Parish Farnsfield, Newark

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Full Description

A dry, disused well was discovered during the laying of new drains at the former Wheatsheaf Inn. 6.71m deep by 0.97-1.37m wide, the top 2.95m were of brick, the rock-cut section showing fine tooling marks near the bottom. Loose fill in the bottom of the shaft revealed C18 and C19 pottery and glass. (1)
Grid ref given is for inn.


<1> EMAB eds, 1979-82, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 22 (Published document). SNT164.

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  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1979-82. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 13. p 22.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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