Eccup reservoir

Eccup reservoir

Infobox lake
lake_name = Eccup reservoir
image_lake = Eccup reservoir (1950449053).jpg
caption_lake = sunset
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location = Alwoodley, West Yorkshire
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type = reservoir
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basin_countries = United Kingdom
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area = 79.3 ha
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Eccup reservoir is a reservoir in Alwoodley, about 5 miles north of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. It was constructed in 1830 and is the largest area of water in West Yorkshire. Sandmoor Golf Club is just to the south and Harewood House to the north.

The reservoir is now home to a growing population of red kites. These were introduced into the area as part of a national programme in 1999 and now number over 100.

The reservoir was declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1987.

External links

* [http://www.yorkshirewater.com/?OBH=249&ID=2001 Yorkshire Water's page for Eccup reservoir]


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