North Tyneside, Rosella Place, No. 3, well

HER Number:
6847

District:
N Tyneside

Site Name:
North Tyneside, Rosella Place, No. 3, well

Place:
North Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

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:
In February 2005 a large brick-lined well was discovered in the yard to the rear of No. 3 Rosella Place during conversion works. The well was 1.5 metres in diameter and at least 5 metres deep, still with fresh water in the bottom. The sides of the well were supported near the bottom with timber beams. To be left on view as part of the development. Presumably same date as the house (1820) to serve the whole terrace of houses. Not shown on Ordnance Survey maps.

Easting:
3513

Northing:
6850

Grid Reference:
NZ35136850

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
<< HER 6847 >> J. Morrison, 2005