Toddbrook Reservoir
Introduction
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Toddbrook Reservoir
Image: © Stephen Burton Taken: 11 Sep 2013
The reason for constructing the reservoir in 1831 was to supply water to the Peak Forest Canal; the reservoirs water is still used for this purpose as well as fishing, sailing and dog walking around the banks.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.324032
Longitude
-1.996808