Monument record MLI89232 - Wellhead to the north of Rookery Cottage, Leasingham

Summary

Wellhead to the north of Rookery Cottage, Leasingham

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1600 AD? to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval to Modern - 1600 AD? to 2050 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

Full Description

PRN 64121 17th century circular plan wellhead, restored during the 20th century. The wellhead stands 2m high with an ogee cap surmounted by a weathered ball finial, and is constructed of coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {1} This type of well is a feature of the area, and others can be seen in Digby, Coleby and Wellingore. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/45; 264.012.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 432.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 05534 48313 (point)
Civil Parish LEASINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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