Construction of well XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
29 août 1984
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 29 août 1984 (≈ 1984)
Order of inscription of the Saint-Bertin well.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Puits Saint-Bertin (cad. A 730): inscription by order of 29 August 1984
Origin and history
The Saint-Bertin well is a historic monument located in Houlle, in the department of Pas-de-Calais (62), in the Hauts-de-France region. Built in the 18th century, it is included in the inventory of Historical Monuments by order of 29 August 1984. This well, located in C.V. 2 known as the Basse-Boulogne, bears the name of Saint Bertin, although the available sources do not specify the exact origin of this name or its link to local religious history.
The location of the well, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 6/10), is indicated at the approximate address of 34 Rue de la Basse Boulogne. There is no specific mention of the monument regarding its current use, such as an opening to the public, a room rental or a tourist activity. The data come mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, without further details on its architecture or precise historical role.
The 18th century, the period of construction of the well, corresponds to a period when water infrastructure played a central role in the rural communities of Hauts-de-France. Public wells, such as Houlle's, often served as a gathering point and water supply for residents. Their preservation today reflects the importance attached to this utilitarian heritage, a witness to past lifestyles.
