Monument record MHG51307 - Well, Viewhill

Summary

A stone-built well identified during drainage works.

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Grid reference NH 73803 46213 (point)
Map sheet NH74NW
Civil Parish INVERNESS AND BONA
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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A circular stone-built well identified during forestry drainage works by the Scottish School of Forestry. <1>
The well has a diameter of 0.5m and still produces clear water. A large drain has been cut behind the well in recent years and a new drain now leads from the well. Neither the well or a spring is depicted in this location on the first edition Ordnance Survey mapping. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Verbal Communication: Neil Stewart, SSF. 2008. Correspondence from Neil Stewart of Scottish Forestry School regarding find of a well.. Yes.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Cameron, K. Comment by Kirsty Cameron, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Sep 19 2008 9:38AM

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