Le Puits du Château de Martainville - Martainville-Épreville, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 49° 27.503 E 001° 17.584
31U E 376303 N 5479814
[EN] In addition to the pond, the well has been used to supply the farm with drinking water since the 16th century. [FR] En complément de la mare, le puits sert à alimenter la ferme en eau potable depuis le 16ème siècle.
Waymark Code: WM11HGN
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 10/27/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
Views: 3

"In the center of the courtyard is a well protected by a small half-timbered structure.

Dugged in 1545 in chalk soil, it reaches the water table, 28 meters below ground level.

Surrounded by a coping. it is equipped with a winch with a bucket and a rope. "

Sources : The Well

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" Au centre de la cour trône un puits protégé par une petite structure en colombage à claire-voie.

Creusé en 1545 dans le sol en craie, il atteint la nappe phréatique, 28 mètres sous le niveau du sol.

Entouré d’une margelle. il est équipé d’un treuil avec un seau et d’une corde. "

Sources : Le Puits

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