Excavation by G. Maynard at Walden Castle, Saffron Walden, 1881 - EEX1800
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 5391 3872 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL53NW |
| Civil Parish | SAFFRON WALDEN, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Technique(s)
Date
01 Jan 1881 - 31 Dec 1881 at some time
Description
In the north-west corner of the keep is a circular well shaft. The well was cleared in 1881. It was found to be more than 25 m deep, cut through the solid chalk. The interior was filled with structural debris, including chevron mouldings.
Sources
- <1> SEX1877 Article in monograph: Bassett, S.R., Drury, P.J. and Limbrey, S. in Bassett, S.R.. 1982. Saffron Walden: excavations and research 1972-80: The excavations on medieval sites. CBA Research Report. p.50.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- EHER 411 Walden Castle (Listed Building)
Other References
- NRHE UID: 637610