Record Details

NHER Number:28983
Type of record:Monument
Name:Medieval or post medieval well

Summary

In 1992 a medieval or post medieval well was found during the digging of a pond. Medieval and post medieval pottery sherds, post medieval brick and animal bones were collected from it.

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Location

Grid Reference:TL 6157 9974
Map Sheet:TL69NW
Parish:FORDHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Full description

1992. Well uncovered while digging pond, 0.6m (2ft) below ground level. High House garden.
Medieval, late medieval transitional pottery and bricks with glazing, animal bone.
Information from member of the public [1].
W. Milligan (NCM).

April 1993.
Pottery from well, mainly Grimston Green Glazed (some with inside glaze).
W. Milligan (NCM) 14 April 1993.

Monument Types

  • WELL (Medieval to 19th Century - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)

Associated Finds

  • ANIMAL REMAINS (Undated)
  • POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
  • BRICK (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
  • POT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status - none

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