Ruffey Well
Ruffey Well is a stone well located in a grassy, tree-lined area of the Ruffey Hamlet in Sennecey-le-Grand. Built with rounded stone masonry, it remains a charming but neglected testimonial of local water infrastructure.
Nestled in the lush, open green space of the Ruffey Hamlet, Ruffey Well stands as a public stone well with a rounded base and deep stone joints. It has good visibility and historical value. Its rustic setting under large trees gives it a quiet, picturesque air — a reminder of the rural community’s past reliance on hand-drawn water sources.
All About the Well
The base of the well is
a cylindrical stone base.
The lower structure is
composed of local limestone blocks, laid in regular courses and bonded with lime mortar.
The wellhead is
a single-piece or composite carved stone ring, slightly projecting over the wall thickness to prevent water infiltration into the masonry.
Gallery of the Well
Location of the Well
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