Arbroath, Millgate, Alma Works, Well
Well (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Arbroath, Millgate, Alma Works, Well
Classification Well (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 89852
Site Number NO64SW 56.01
NGR NO 640 409
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/89852
- Council Angus
- Parish Arbroath And St Vigeans
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Angus
- Former County Angus
NO64SW 56.01 640 409.
On the demolition of Webster's Flax Textile Mill and excavation for foundations of new buildings a well was discovered about 10m from the Brothock Water. It was constructed of dressed local red sandstone, 5m depth with water still in it. The diameter of this well was 3m. Built over it was a brick domed construction finished off with a cast-iron ring measuring 28" by 10" by 1 3/4". It would appear that this well operated as a pump for the steam engines within the works. Date of find: 7 July 1994. Probably built mid-19th century. Since infilled and built over.
Sponsor: Angus District Museums.
M King 1994.
