Eccup reservoir

Eccup reservoir

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Location Alwoodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Coordinates 53°52′08″N 1°32′36″W / 53.86889°N 1.54333°W / 53.86889; -1.54333Coordinates: 53°52′08″N 1°32′36″W / 53.86889°N 1.54333°W / 53.86889; -1.54333
Type Reservoir
Basin countries United Kingdom
Managing agency Yorkshire Water
Designation SSSI
Surface area 91 ha

Eccup reservoir is a reservoir in Alwoodley, a suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was first constructed in 1843,[1] and later expanded. The open water area is 91 hectares,[2] making it largest area of water in West Yorkshire.[3] The reservoir is owned by Yorkshire Water.

The reservoir and the surrounding woodlands are both Sites of Special Scientific Interest.[4] The reservoir is now home to a growing population of red kites.[3]

There's a large series of 22 geocaches around Eccup Reservoir.

References

  1. ↑ The Leeds Mercury Saturday, 3 June 1843; Issue 5713, Local Intelligence
  2. ↑ Natural England Eccup Reservoir SSSI - open water
  3. 1 2 Alwoodley Parish Council
  4. ↑ Natural England Eccup Reservoir SSSI - overall


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