Jacob's Well - High Street, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, UK
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Dragontree
N 52° 04.760 W 000° 20.633
30U E 682005 N 5773190
This historical site is one of three in this village once used as a water supply.
Waymark Code: WM5GWJ
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/05/2009
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Jacob's Well still stands beside the road now covered in ivy, its winching mechanism just visible. The well provided water for the south part of the village and is located between 46 and 47 High Street. It dates from the late 19th century and the substantial stone, circular structure holds the timber frame which once winched up the buckets of water for the villagers.
Although there is not a plaque the complete informative detail can be found on the Web link below.
Type of Historic Marker: Stone Well - Grade II Listed Structure, of special interest
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Department of the Environment
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1890
Related Website: [Web Link]
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