Wydon Water
Introduction
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Wydon Water
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 29 Dec 2015
A newly re-constructed reservoir at the head of the Wydon Burn, designed to relieve flooding down in the town centre of Hexham. The high banks are capable of retaining a greatly enhanced water level in times of heavy rain.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.96365
Longitude
-2.110077