Haweswater
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Description
"Haweswater is a reservoir built in the valley of Mardale. The controversial construction of the Haweswater dam was started in 1929, after Parliament passed an Act giving Manchester Corporation permission to build the reservoir to supply water for the urban conurbations of north-west England. At the time there was much public outcry about the decision as the valley of Mardale was populated by the farming villages of Measand and Mardale Green, and the construction of the reservoir would mean that these villages would be flooded and lost, and the population would have to be moved. In addition the valley was considered one of the most picturesque in Westmorland, and many people thought it should be left alone. Haweswater is now one of the largest lakes at 4 miles long and 1/2 mile wide....." -
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Further information
Link: https://www.visitcumbria.com/pen/haweswater/
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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