Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell, St. Giles]
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No. 2.—Camberwell Road, opposite Emanuel Cliurcli.
Surface Value.
Ordnance datum
-f-13.30.
An old well was found here. The kerb and brickwork
could not be safely depended upon; these were
removed, and a new well commenced. At the depth
of 16ft. Gin. the water level was reached; the excavation
was continued through sand, gravel, and
soarse shingle to the depth of 23ft. Gin ; there being
a, plentiful yield of water at this level, the sinking
was suspended. The standing water in this well is
therefore 7ft., proving a satisfactory work.
Well.—Scction shewing Strata, fyc., at Camberivcll Bond, opposite Emanuel Church.
Ordnance Datum. | Depth Feet. | Description of Strata, | REMARKS. |
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+3.30 | 0 | Surface. | |
l | Old Well, now built up in 9" brickwork. | ||
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-3.20- | 16'6" | Water line. | |
7' 0" water. | 17 | Sand and gravel. Good supply of water. | |
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22 | Clean shingle. | ||
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23/6 | Plenty of water. | ||