Rosebery reservoir

Category

Library Item

Item no

29031

Title

Rosebury [Rosebery] Reservoir

Description

Image shows earth works in the construction of Rosebery Reservoir. Supports can be seen holding up the sheer bankings of the excavation. layers of rock can be seen in the soil on the sides of the excavation and show signs of being cut or chiselled away during the digging works.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1879

Size

11.3 cm x 15.6 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Rosebery Reservoir is a small body of water which stands near Gorebridge in Midlothian. Opened in 1880 it is a compensation reservoir which collects surface water from the Moorfoot Hills. It is mostly used today for pleasure fishing and is the habitat of rainbow trout, pike and perch.

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Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Excavation

Landscape > Water > Reservoirs

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Scaffolding

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Tools

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

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