Well head at Framwellgate Peth, Durham
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Well head at Framwellgate Peth, Durham
Image: © Peter Robinson Taken: 27 Feb 2011
Built in 1450 rebuilt 1847 and restored 1959; resited from 165 yards to the north-east. The gift of Thomas Billingham to the city. Coursed squared sandstone. Rectangular plan with low diagonal buttresses; slot in east side; south side has rebates for door, now blocked and containing commemorative plaque giving history of well. Steeply-sloped coping 3 courses high.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.780641
Longitude
-1.580184