2015

SP0486 : Edgbaston Reservoir, leisure activities

taken 8 years ago, near to Chad Valley, Birmingham, England

Edgbaston Reservoir, leisure activities
Edgbaston Reservoir, leisure activities
The Birmingham Rowing Club uses the lake, as do the local Sea Cadets (foreground pontoon).
Edgbaston Reservoir

Edgbaston Reservoir, originally known as Rotton Park Reservoir is a canal feeder reservoir in the Ladywood district of Birmingham.
Originally it was a small pool, Roach Pool, which was enlarged by Thomas Telford between 1824-9.
Today it is a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation and used for a variety of leisure purposes.
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SP0486, 161 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 21 October, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 27 October, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 0451 8682 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:28.7573N 1:56.1014W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 0460 8681
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WEST (about 270 degrees)
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