The well is circular in shape, with a diameter of 1.3 meters and a depth of 7 meters. The surface is paved with granite, and a well bridge spans the center of the opening. The area around the well is enclosed by a brick and stone wall for protection, covering an area of 31.34 square meters within the wall. At the front section of the enclosing wall, a memorial archway structure is built, with a stone stele inlaid at the center. The stele is 1.6 meters high and 0.45 meters wide, inscribed with four large characters reading “Shengping Longevity Well.” This inscription was penned by Chen Lanbin, a Qing Dynasty imperial scholar, Vice Censor-in-Chief, Vice Minister of War, and former Qing ambassador to the United States, Cuba, and Peru. Another stone stele on the wall bears an inscription by Qing official Wang Zhichun, then acting Circuit Intendant: “The essence of the Weaving Maid star is gathered here; those who drink it will enjoy longevity, its sweetness as delightful as fine delicacies.” On both sides of the archway are small gates, each 1.87 meters high and 0.92 meters wide. Entering or exiting the well area through these side gates feels particularly safe and refreshing.
The well is well-preserved, and local residents still enjoy drinking its water.
1986
It was designated as a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit.
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