Monument record MDR12990 - Peat Well, Haddon Road, Bakewell
Type and Period (1)
- WELL (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1200 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The Peat Well is referred to in a grant in the reign of Henry III. (1)
An iron cylinder was erected for confining the water, with a mound over the top of the cylinder. The water ran into a circular trough. (2)
Well mentioned in the middle ages. The spring is now fed from a raised reservoir. (3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR21174 Bibliographic reference: Carrington, W A. 1897. The Wells of Bakewell: reprinted from The Derbyshire Times, 8.5.1897.
- <2> SDR20284 Unpublished document: Mr Allcock's Notes: Extracts from the Minutes of the Local Board - held in the Old House Museum, Bakewell.
- <3> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. E114, Challenger, G P, 1978.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2210 6802 (47m by 48m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 13 2017 12:38PM