Sunderland, Royal Hospital, well

HER Number:
5138

District:
Sunderland

Site Name:
Sunderland, Royal Hospital, well

Place:
Sunderland

Map Sheet:
NZ35NE

Class:
Water Supply and Drainage

Site Type: Broad:
Water Supply Site

Site Type: Specific:
Well

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
Stone lined well discovered by workmen in September 2002 during the construction of a new hospital carpark. Well made in dressed blocks of sandstone. Top of well was circa 2 metres below present ground surface. Diameter of well is circa 5 feet and depth circa 80 feet. The well is thought to be industrial rather than domestic in nature, probably providing water for the glebe engine (HER 2851) which worked the Lambton Wagonway (HER 2833). The well is of early 19th century date.

Easting:
3799

Northing:
5647

Grid Reference:
NZ37995647

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5138 >> Pers. Comm. J. Morrison, 2002