Monument record MDR13258 - Mossy Lea Reservoir, Mossy Lea Farm, Charlesworth
Type and Period (1)
- RESERVOIR (Victorian - 1840 AD to 1840 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Mossy Lea Reservoir was constructed privately in 1840 by the Duke of Norfolk in order to store water for his own use and for the use of other mill owners. It was taken over in 1929 by the Glossop Corporation Waterworks which became part of the Manchester Corporation Waterworks in 1959. Mossy Lea Reservoir is no longer in service. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR21119 Bibliographic reference: Quayle, T. 2006. The Cotton Industry in Longdendale and Glossopdale. p 61, p 65.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 0573 9463 (242m by 130m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CHARLESWORTH, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 13 2015 9:07AM