Hollingworth Reservoir

Hollingworth Reservoir

Hollingworth Reservoir is a former reservoir near Hollingworth, north Derbyshire. It was constructed in 1854 as part of the Longdendale Chain, but was abandoned in 1987 and now forms part of the Swallows Wood nature reserve. [ [http://www.peakdistrict-education.gov.uk/Fact%20Sheets/fz21lgd1.htm The Peak District National Park - Fact Zone 21. Longdendale in the National Park ] ]

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