Woodingdean Water Well, Water well near Nuffield Hospital in Brighton and Hove, England.
The Woodingdean Well stands one meter high, surrounded by flint and brick walls, with a white safety cap preventing accidents.
Construction began in 1858 to supply water to a local workhouse, requiring four years of continuous digging by laborers working with candlelight.
The discovery of water in 1862 prompted celebrations throughout Brighton, with church bells ringing across the city to mark the achievement.
Visitors can find the well outside the Nuffield Hospital on Warren Road, where the structure remains accessible for public viewing.
At 390 meters deep, this hand-dug well reaches the same depth as the height of the Empire State Building.
Location: Brighton and Hove
GPS coordinates: 50.83465,-0.08182
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15
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