Well House

England
List entry 1003464
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Well House is a scheduled ancient monument located in Hampshire, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a rare surviving example of a covered well installation, reflecting the practical water management infrastructure of its era. The building's physical form preserves evidence of construction techniques employed in medieval domestic or communal water supply systems. As a designated heritage asset, it contributes to understanding settlement patterns and the development of water access technologies in medieval Hampshire.

Well House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Well House?

Well House is a scheduled ancient monument located in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003464.

Who is responsible for protecting Well House?

Well 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 1003464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Well House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Leonards Chapel (remains of) (4.9 km), Barn, remains of, at St Leonards Grange (5 km), Bowl barrow on Peaked Hill, 620m west of East Boldre Vicarage (5 km).

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