Monument Type(s):

• WELL (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD? to 1901 AD)

Summary

A possible medieval well was recorded during a watching brief carried out during restoration work in the north gatehouse tower of Whittington Castle. Its brick lining was possibly associated with its reuse from the 17th century, in association with the timber framed cottage constructed on the site.

Related records

Associated Finds

• FSA2084 - PIPE (SMOKING) (17th century - 1600 AD to 1699 AD)

Associated Events

• ESA6704 - 2006 WB within North Gatehouse Tower at Whittington Castle, Whittington by Castlering Archaeology

Description

A possible medieval well was recorded during a watching brief carried out during restoration work in the north gatehouse tower of Whittington Castle. Its brick lining was possibly associated with its reuse from the 17th century, in association with the timber framed cottage constructed on the site. ->

-> The well is unrecorded on 19th century maps, suggesting it may have gone out of use by this time. It was sealed by a demolition deposit which contained the stem of a clay pipe stamped 'Charles Ward', a Broseley pipemaker. <1>

<01> Frost Pat, 2007, Whittington Castle, Whittington, Shropshire SJ 326 312: archaeological watching brief during restoration works, p.8 (Watching brief report). SSA24051.

Sources

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