The plaques read …
“Town Well 1851”
“All persons are strictly cautioned against throwing anything whatever down the town well as the police have orders to report immediately any act of nuisance so that the offenders may be prosecuted. Dated the 11th day of July 1872 by Order of The Magistrates.”
“Notice is hereby given that this well is to be closed at 7o’clock in the evening – and opened at 6o’clock mornings and to be closed all day on the Sabbath. By Order of The Mayor.”