Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House

The Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House

England
List entry 1019385
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Monk's Well conduit house is a stone structure located near Monkton Farleigh Manor House in Wiltshire, forming part of the water management infrastructure associated with the medieval monastic settlement at Monkton Farleigh. The building dates to the medieval period and served a functional role in the distribution or regulation of water from a natural spring or well source. Constructed in stone, the conduit house represents the type of architectural investment made by monastic communities to harness and control water supplies for domestic and communal use. The survival of this feature provides evidence for the sophisticated hydraulic engineering practices employed within monastic estates during the medieval period.

The Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019385. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House?

The Monk's Well conduit house is a stone structure located near Monkton Farleigh Manor House in Wiltshire, forming part of the water management infrastructure associated with the medieval monastic settlement at Monkton Farleigh. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019385.

Who is responsible for protecting The Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House?

The Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019385.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Monk's Well conduit house 280m WNW of Monkton Farleigh Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limpley Stoke Bridge (or Stokeford Bridge) (4.9 km), Murhill tramway and wharf (5.3 km), Monastic grange at Barton Farm (5.6 km).

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