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Burrator reservoir
This photograph is believed to be of Burrator reservoir. The reservoir lies in the valley of the River Meavy on the western moor.It was built to supply water to Plymouth. The reservoir was initially constructed between 1893-1898 and enlarged in the 1920's
Record detail
Hurford Collection
xx/xx/1930