Newcastle, Grey Street, Nos. 2-12, brick-lined well

HER Number:
4643

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Grey Street, Nos. 2-12, brick-lined well

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Water Supply and Drainage

Site Type: Broad:
Water Storage Site

Site Type: Specific:
Well

General Period:
Post Medieval

Specific Period:
C18/C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
A brick-lined well was revealed in the basement, during renovation work to Nos. 2-12 Grey Street in 2002. The well is approximately 1.3 metres in diameter. It is lined with red brick and there are holes in the side of the well to enable access down into the structure. A stone slab could be seen set into the side of the well, 0.5 metres from the top. The bottom of the well was not found, but a depth of 3.2 metres was recorded to the present water line. The current buildings date from early 19th century to 20th century, and it is assumed that the well is earlier. A late 18th century or early 19th century date is suggested.

Easting:
2503

Northing:
6412

Grid Reference:
NZ25036412

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 4643 >> Pers. Comm. J. Morrison, 2002