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St Giles (Camberwell) 1869
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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No. 3— Ossory Road, Old Kent Road,
This well has also proved a success. The water
level was exposed at. 15ft. below the surface, and
continued with a plentiful yield of water to the
bottom of the excavation, viz., 23ft., giving a standing
water reservoir of 8ft. Water here at this level
abundant.
Surface Value
Ordnance
tum+8.40.
| Ordnance Datum. | Dopth Feet. | Description of Strata. | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|
| +3.30 | 0 | Surface. | |
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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 23 | Clean shingle. | ||
| - | 23/6 | Plenty of water. |