2020

SD7909 : Elton Reservoir and Sailing Club

taken 4 years ago, near to Fishpool, Bury, England

Elton Reservoir and Sailing Club
Elton Reservoir and Sailing Club
The reservoir was constructed and opened in 1842 as a feeder for the Manchester Bolton and Bury Canal. Water from the reservoir was used to top up the canal as water was lost at the bottom end of the canal. Initially, water was to have been taken from the River Irwell, however local mill owners objected citing a loss of water for their mills so the reservoir was constructed. Today water is still taken from the Irwell at Burrs Country Park and taken by feeder channel to Elton Reservoir which in turn feeds the remains of the canal.

The reservoir has been used for leisure since the Elton Club was founded in 1858. This club was initially for 'Gentlemen and their sons' to engage in the pursuit of fishing. The club later became the Elton Sailing Club and since 1870, the club has carried out sailing activities. The reservoir is also used for sailing activities by local community groups.

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SD7909, 254 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 13 March, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 14 March, 2020
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 790 096 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:35.0026N 2:19.0569W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SD 790 091
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