Thruscross Reservoir

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type = reservoir
inflow = Washburn
outflow = Washburn
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Thruscross Reservoir is the northernmost of four reservoirs in the Washburn valley, lying north of Otley and west of Harrogate in Yorkshire. It can be found from the A59 road. Thruscross was completed in 1966, much later than the other three reservoirs which date back to the nineteenth century.

The construction of the reservoir flooded the village of West End, which was already largely derelict following the decline of the flax industry. The remains of a flax mill can be seen at the edge of the reservoir, and more of the village has been revealed at times of drought.

The reservoir is the property of Yorkshire Water, which manages it for the benefit of walkers, anglers and wildlife.

External links

* [http://www.yorkshirewater.com/?OBH=249&ID=2004 Yorkshire Water] - Thruscross