West Boldon, Ascot House, two wells

HER Number:
5459

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
West Boldon, Ascot House, two wells

Place:
West Boldon

Map Sheet:
NZ36SW

Class:
Water Supply and Drainage

Site Type: Broad:
Water Storage Site

Site Type: Specific:
Well

General Period:
Early Modern

Specific Period:
C19

Form of Evidence:
Structure

Description:
During the construction of new houses in the grounds of Ascot House ("Wayside" on modern maps) two brick lined wells were found. One was better preserved than the other as an interceptor sewer had been built over one of them. The better preserved well measured c2.5 metres in diameter and was at least 8 metres deep. Not shown on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map, so later than 1850. Probably associated with the market gardens of Ascot House (late 19th century). The wells have been infilled with concrete for safety.

Easting:
3486

Northing:
6091

Grid Reference:
NZ34866091

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 5459 >> Pers. Comm. Brian Reston, Bowey Construction, 2003