Monument record MDO19015 - Verne Yeates Reservoir
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Summary
Prominent stone-built covered reservoir, octagonal in plan with small tower on north-east side. Completed in 1902 for Portland's water supply which was pumped here from Upwey. No longer in use.
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Full Description
Prominent stone-built covered reservoir, octagonal in plan with small tower on north-east side. Completed in 1902 for Portland's water supply which was pumped here from Upwey. No longer in use.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO10097 Verbal communication: Stanier, P. 2006. Conversation with John Willows, curator of Wessex Water Museum, Sutton Poyntz.
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Location
Grid reference | SY 6892 7288 (point) |
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Map sheet | SY67SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 21 2007 10:05AM