NHER 9167 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval well
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Summary
In 1970 a flint and mortar lined well located here was destroyed during the laying of a pipe. The well was filled in but had no evidence to date it. However, this well has been identified as the Ashby Well marked on a map of 1681 which would make it post medieval in date.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TM09SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTERTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1970. Near Ashby Mere.
Flint and mortar lined well about 1.2m (4ft) internal diameter destroyed in laying pipe. Lies just to east of pipeline. Was filled in when found. No idea of date. Top foot or so broken off - rest may be intact beneath.
Source (S1) identifies with Ashby Well marked on map of 1681.
E. Rose (NAU) 31 August 1984.
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF99172 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Miscellaneous. Snetterton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF5671 Article in Serial: Davison, A. 1972. Some Aspects of the Agrarian History of Hargham and Snetterton as revealed in the Buxton MSS. Norfolk Archaeology. Vol XXXV Pt III pp 335-355. p 340 ff.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 29 2019 9:35AM