Monument record BSE 418 - The Traverse
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Summary
130' well shaft discovered in the road in The Traverse in late c20 - possibly related to known mine shafts in the area.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 8526 6426 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL86SE |
| Civil Parish | BURY ST EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
130' well shaft discovered in the road in The Traverse in late c20 - possibly related to known mine shafts in the area.
In the 1970s/80s a 130' deep dry well shaft was uncovered in The Traverse during gas works. The mouth of the shaft was bricked over when discovered. The shaft was plumbed and was estimated to be more than 130' deep. The shaft was capped with a reinforced slab. This shaft may relate to another possible ventilation shaft on Woolhall Street (BSE 286). (S1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF54841 Bibliographic reference: Pole, Derek. 2007. A Blight at the End of the Tunnel. p61.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Dec 17 2012 12:21PM