Monument record MDO19015 - Verne Yeates Reservoir

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Summary

Prominent stone-built covered reservoir, octagonal in plan with small tower on north-east side. Completed in 1902 for Portland's water supply which was pumped here from Upwey. No longer in use.

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Prominent stone-built covered reservoir, octagonal in plan with small tower on north-east side. Completed in 1902 for Portland's water supply which was pumped here from Upwey. No longer in use.


Stanier, P, 2006, Conversation with John Willows, curator of Wessex Water Museum, Sutton Poyntz (Verbal communication). SDO10097.

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  • --- Verbal communication: Stanier, P. 2006. Conversation with John Willows, curator of Wessex Water Museum, Sutton Poyntz.

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Grid reference SY 6892 7288 (point)
Map sheet SY67SE

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Record last edited

Feb 21 2007 10:05AM

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