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°WCoordinates: 53°52′08″N 1°32′36″W / 53.86889°N 1.54333°W |
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
- ↑ The Leeds Mercury Saturday, 3 June 1843; Issue 5713, Local Intelligence
- ↑ Natural England Eccup Reservoir SSSI - open water
- 1 2 Alwoodley Parish Council
- ↑ Natural England Eccup Reservoir SSSI - overall
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