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The well house and donkey wheel at Gosfield Hall is a historic water-lifting installation associated with the substantial Tudor mansion at Gosfield in Essex. The donkey wheel represents an important example of early modern mechanical engineering for domestic water supply, powered by animal traction to raise water from the well below. The structure dates from the sixteenth century or later, reflecting the significant investment in infrastructure required to serve a major aristocratic household. The installation demonstrates the practical methods employed at elite residences to ensure reliable water provision before the advent of modern pumping systems.
Well house and donkey wheel at Gosfield Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002138. View the official record →
The well house and donkey wheel at Gosfield Hall is a historic water-lifting installation associated with the substantial Tudor mansion at Gosfield in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002138.
Well house and donkey wheel at Gosfield Hall 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 1002138.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bocking windmill (4 km), Moated site south of Rectory Road, 170m east of St Peter's Church (4.6 km), Dovecote at The Old Deanery, 380m south of Bocking Hall (4.8 km).
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