Gorton Reservoirs

Gorton Reservoirs

Gorton Lower Reservoir. The Pennines are in the background between the trees.
Location Greater Manchester, England
Coordinates 53°27′38″N 2°09′27″W / 53.46056°N 2.15750°W / 53.46056; -2.15750Coordinates: 53°27′38″N 2°09′27″W / 53.46056°N 2.15750°W / 53.46056; -2.15750

Gorton Reservoirs are two reservoirs on the boundary of Tameside and Manchester in the North West of England.[1] They are Gorton Upper Reservoir and Gorton Lower Reservoir. The upper and lower sections are separated by a road supported by a stone bridge consisting of a series of arches. They are owned and maintained by United Utilities.[1] The reservoirs were completed between 1825 and 1826.[2] Able to supply almost 1 million imperial gallons of water per day to the city of Manchester and the surrounding area; they were used until 1963.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "United Utilities". Retrieved 19 February 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Publication Archives". Retrieved 19 February 2010.
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