Monument record MNT26987 - Medieval well from Platt's Orchard, Southwell

Summary

Cylindrical stone well found at Platt's Orchard, Southwell. Stratigraphically dated to the medieval period.

Location

Grid reference SK 70458 53780 (point)
Map sheet SK75SW
District Newark
Civil Parish Southwell, Newark

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A cylindrical stone well partially exposed at the south edge of Area A1. Set within a large, circular construction cut which had been back-filled behind the unbonded limestone walling of the well lining. The internal diameter of the well remnant was no more than 0.6m, while the construction cut was some 1.6m in diameter. No finds were recovered but the well could be provisionally dated to the medieval period stratigraphically. (1)


<1> Pre-Construct Archaeology, 2016, Proposed Redevelopment at Platts Orchard, 39 Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire (Unpublished document). SNT4706.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Pre-Construct Archaeology. 2016. Proposed Redevelopment at Platts Orchard, 39 Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Sep 14 2017 3:14PM

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