Bottoms Reservoir (Derbyshire)

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Bottoms Reservoir
Bottoms Reservoir - (March 2008)
(March 2008)
Location North Derbyshire, England
Coordinates 53°28′N 1°58′WCoordinates: 53°28′N 1°58′W
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries United Kingdom

Bottoms reservoir is a man-made lake in Longdendale in north Derbyshire, England. It was constructed between 1865 and 1877 as part of the Longdendale chain to supply water from the River Etherow to the urban areas of Greater Manchester.[1] The upper reservoirs supplied the drinking water, while Bottoms and Vale House reservoirs regulated the flow downstream for the benefit of local water-powered mills.[2]

Reservoir to West Longdendale Chain Reservoir to East
Arnfield Reservoir Valehouse Reservoir

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Peak District National Park - Fact Zone 21. Longdendale in the National Park
  2. ^ Tintwistle - history
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