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Widdop Reservoir

Description and History of Site:-
Built for the Halifax Corporation Waterworks 1872-1878, engineer John Bateman. The valve tower, in Egyptian style is listed.


Further Reading and References:-
Thompson, W.J., A Brief Guide to the Industrial Heritage of West Yorkshire, AIA, 1989. p16


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Key Words :- potable water imponding reservoir

Address :- Ridehalgh Lane, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7AU
Grid Ref :- SD 9359 3273
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.790844 , Long -2.098779
Local Authority :- Calderdale Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1226701,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1878 -
Record Date :- 8 October 2019

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