Monument record 880/0/2 - Tarporley
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Summary
Site of a 16th century ducking well. It is recorded as being a brick structure containing a ducking well. In 1964 the roof pulley was intact but the stool was demolished. Records show that by 1973 the site had been built over.
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Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Site of a 16th century ducking well. A brick structure c.12ft x 10ft containing a ducking well. In 1964 roof pulley was intact but stool demolished. Used as a builders store on a building site (1). In 1973 the site was under a bungalow & its garden (2).
<1> Cheshire Community Council, 1964, Survey of Antiquities (Book). SCH2998.
<2> Latham F A, 1973, Tarporley, /92 (Book). SCH3008.
<3> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ56SE(M) 1976 (Index). SCH2487.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 555 625 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56SE |
| Civil Parish | TARPORLEY, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | TARPORLEY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 18 2019 2:32PM