Chew Magna Reservoir
Introduction
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Chew Magna Reservoir
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 29 Jun 2017
A nineteenth century creation, the damming of the Winford Brook enabled Bristol Water Company to ensure supplies to the village and beyond. Today, Knowle Angling Club enjoy trout fishing here.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.366928
Longitude
-2.622218