Monument record 1263500001 - OLD JORDANS
Summary
Post-medieval well, pit and possible ditch found during watching brief.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Type and Period (3)
- WELL (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
- DITCH (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
- RUBBISH PIT (Post-Medieval - 1540 AD to 1798 AD)
Description
Watching brief carried out by Network Archaeology from June to July 2010 during groundworks for a new garage recorded a post-medieval ditch at least 6m long, 1.35m wide and 0.44m deep with sloping sides and a flat base and a probable rubbish pit 1.2m wide and 1.04m deep with vertical sides and a flat base. A capped well, shown on late 19th century OS maps, was also located and recorded. The well was 1.6m in diameter and 35m deep, with a stone lining and the top 2.5m constructed in brick. Water was present at a depth of 32m. See report for detail (B2).
NGR to well.
Sources (1)
- <2>SBC23906 Unpublished document: Network Archaeology. 2011. Old Jordans, Chalfont St Giles: Archaeological Watching Brief and Historic Building Recording Survey.
Location
| Grid reference | SU 97504 91250 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHALFONT ST. GILES, Chiltern, Buckinghamshire |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Historic building recording and watching brief (Ref: JOR16) (EBC17403)
Record last edited
Jun 9 2020 7:03AM
