Information for record number MWA12474:
Medieval Well, Bridge End

Summary A probably medieval well was recorded during a watching brief within the medieval suburb. It was constructed of sandstone blocks bonded with red clay. It contained a sherd of Warwickshire Sandy Grey Ware (RS021), indicating a 13th-14th century date.
What Is It?  
Type: Well
Period: Medieval (1066 AD - 1539 AD)
Where Is It?  
Parish: Warwick
District: Warwick, Warwickshire
Grid Reference: SP 28 64
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Level of Protection National - Old SMR PrefRef (Grade: )
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1 A probably medieval well was recorded during a watching brief within the medieval suburb. It was constructed of sandstone blocks bonded with red clay. It contained a sherd of Warwickshire Sandy Grey Ware (RS021), indicating a 13th-14th century date.
 
Sources
Source No: 1
Source Type: Watching Brief Report
Title: Watching Brief at 90 Bridge End, Warwick
Author/originator: J Harman
Date: 2008
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Glossary

 
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period Medieval 1066 AD to 1539 AD (the 11th century AD to the 16th century AD)

The medieval period comes after the Saxon period and before the post medieval period.

The Medieval period begins in 1066 AD.
This was the year that the Normans, led by William the Conqueror (1066 – 1087), invaded England and defeated Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings in East Sussex.
The Medieval period includes the first half of the Tudor period (1485 – 1603 AD), when the Tudor family reigned in England and eventually in Scotland too.

The end of the Medieval period is marked by Henry VIII’s (1509 – 1547) order for the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the years running up to 1539 AD. The whole of this period is sometimes called the Middle Ages.
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monument SUBURB * A largely residential area on the outskirts of a town or city. back
monument WELL * A shaft or pit dug in the ground over a supply of spring-water. back
monument BRIDGE * A structure of wood, stone, iron, brick or concrete, etc, with one or more intervals under it to span a river or other space. Use specific type where known. back

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