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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

St Giles (Camberwell) 1869

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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No. 2.—Camberwell Road, opposite Emanuel Church.
Surface Value.
Ordnance datum+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
coarse 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.

Table: Well.—Section shewing Strata, &c., at Addington Square.

Well.—Section shewing Strata, &c., at Addington Square.

Ordnance Datum.Depth. Feet.Description of StrataREMARKS.
+ 10.000Surface.
1Made ground.
2
3Loam. Gravel. No water.
4
5
6
7
8Sand and gravel.
9
10
11
12
13
14
—3.90—14' 6"- Water line. (Gravel).
7ft. Gin. water in well.15Coarse gravel and sand. Full of water.
16
17
18 19
20
21
22Bottom of well.Full supply.
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