Portuguese Well


The Portuguese Well is a former water well in Pengkalan Samak Village, Merlimau, Jasin District, Malacca, Malaysia.

History

The well was dug by the Portuguese during the Portuguese Malacca as the water source for the soldiers when they were stationed here to protect Merlimau from the attack who came from Muar.

Architecture

The well was built with laterite rocks obtained from the beaches around Malacca.