Monument record 7321 - Thorpe Malsor Reservoir
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{1} Water supply reservoir of c.13ha, completed in 1910. Went out of use as a water supply reservoir in 1974 and is now used as a private fishing club and for agricultural irrigation. Formed by the building of a stone dam across the river valley. Has an offshore draw-off tower built to extract water at different levels. The dam is an important bird habitat.
<1> Laundon J.R., 2006, The Importance of Northamptonshire's Reservoirs, 59/73-81 (checked) (Article). SNN109288.
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- <1> SNN109288 Article: Laundon J.R.. 2006. The Importance of Northamptonshire's Reservoirs. Northamptonshire Past And Present. 59. Northants Record Society. 59/73-81 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SP 82494 79372 (1035m by 680m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ORTON, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
| Civil Parish | ROTHWELL, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
| Civil Parish | THORPE MALSOR, North Northamptonshire (formerly Kettering District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
May 8 2014 12:22PM
