Wayoh Reservoir - Overflow and Dam
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Wayoh Reservoir - Overflow and Dam
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 12 Dec 2010
Wayoh Reservoir was originally built in 1876 to supply water to Bolton; it was extended in 1962. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayoh_Reservoir Image] can be seen on the skyline, towards the right hand edge of the photo.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.642255
Longitude
-2.402521