Building record MDR16459 - Former Well House to the north of No. 14 Well Lane, Milford, Belper
Type and Period (1)
- WELL HOUSE (Georgian - 1767 AD to 1799 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1389342: FORMER WELL HOUSE TO NORTH OF NO 14
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
A Grade II listed former well house, late 18th century, built of coursed squared stone. It has a rectangular chamber, with a stone lintel over the entrance, which leads down steps to the water source. There are smaller steps at the side, probably for lodging buckets. The structure has stone walls and ceiling and is partially underground. The structure forms a group with Nos 8-12, 12A and 14 Well Lane. This is an unusual survival of a former public water supply of the period. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19551 Listed Building File: Historic England. 2011. The National Heritage List for England. NHLE No. 1389342.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 3493 4520 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM