Well house and treadmill to the north of Berden Priory (EHER 35486)

17th century timber-framed building containing donkey wheel.

Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import: Probably 17th century timber-framed and weather-boarded building with a tiled roof. It houses a well some 120 ft deep and a donkey wheel (vertical) which is still in perfect working order. <1> Large open treadwheel. Many timbers have been renewed, the treadmill is connected by an axle-beam with a reel over the well. <2> In 1975 it was still in good repair and working condition. A rare example and outstanding. Site Assessment = A rare example and outstanding. <3> The building houses a well, around 120ft deep, and a donkey wheel (treadmill) which is still in perfect working order. <4> Well house and treadwheel to the north of Berden Priory Grade II*. As described by RCHM. <5> 1975. Field survey. As described by RCHM. Still in good repair and working condition. A rare example and outstanding. <6> 1985. Watching brief. A watching brief for footings for a new barn found no features or finds. The owner said that in the past all finds have been at the other side of the farm in what is now the garden. <7> See also: <8>