Monument record MDO6825 - Tatnam Well, Sterte, Poole
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Summary
The Well or Conduit at Tatnam is first mentioned in 1497. It was a large circular well about six metres in diameter. In the early nineteenth century it was surrounded by brickwork and iron fencing. It was demolished in the later twentieth century.
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Full Description
The Well or Conduit at Tatnam is first mentioned in 1497. Licence was obtained for improvements in 1542. It is now surrounded by brickwork and iron fencing of the early 19th century, and is known as Old Tatnam Well. <1>
(SZ 01329197) Tatnam Well is a large circular well measuring 6.0m. in diameter, full of water, but apparently disused. It is preserved by Poole Waterworks and is surrounded by modern brick walling and iron railings. A plaque on the wall states that the well was constructed by the inhabitants of Poole in 1542. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX3208 Monograph: H P Smith. 1951. History of the Borough and County of the Town of Poole. County Corporate Status (vol. 2). Vol 2. 44-45.
- <2> SWX2609 Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 04-DEC-51.
- <3> SDO9937 Index: National Monuments Record. NMR Monument Record. SZ 09 SW 11.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458219.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 01320 91966 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 5 000 433
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 09 SW 11
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458219
Record last edited
Apr 7 2022 2:32PM