Archaeologists discovered the well in 2018 along with seven other wells from different parts of prehistoric times. The first findings of ceramics showed that the well at Ostrov comes from a period of culture with linear ceramics, ie from the younger Stone Age. Thanks to this unique discovery, it was decided to pick up the entire well in one block. “It was a technically and logistically demanding event. This was followed by careful preparation of the individual layers and the dismantling of the wooden structure, “said Jaroslav Peška from the Archaeological Center Olomouc.

The well was about 140 centimeters deep and its ground plan dimensions were 80 to 80 centimeters. According to experts, it is remarkable that the first farmers, who only had tools made of stone, bone, horn or wood, were able to finish the surface of the felled logs with precision. After the research is completed, the well should become part of the exposition of the Pardubice Museum within about two years.