C19 well at 72 Bleachfield St, Alcester

Description of this historic site

A brick lined well dating to the Imperial period was uncovered during archaeological work. It was located in the area of Bleachfield Street.

Notes about this historic site

C19 or earlier well revealed by Watching Brief.

1 An archaeological observation carried out in connection with the cutting of foundation trenches at this location revealed a brick lined well. The bricks were unmortared and of C19 date but the observers suggested that the well itself could have been an earlier feature relined in that period.

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