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It was here that most of the brine pits and wells were situated. The early and medieval pits were Netherwich, Middlewich and Upwich. Excavation of Upwich (The Great Pit) in 1983/84, showed that it had been rebuilt around 1264. The previous pit had deteriorated to such and extent that the town was in grave danger of defaulting on its yearly payment of £100 to King Henry III, through loss of the brine income. The pit was surrounded by salt making houses which were known as Seals. The salt making s
It was here that most of the brine pits and wells were situated. The early and medieval pits were Netherwich, Middlewich and Upwich. Excavation of Upwich (The Great Pit) in 1983/84, showed that it had been rebuilt around 1264. The previous pit had deteriorated to such and extent that the town was in grave danger...