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Reservoir in Somerset, UK

Sutton Bingham Reservoir
photo of water and trees
Location in SomersetLocation in SomersetSutton Bingham Reservoir
LocationSutton Bingham, Closworth, Somerset, England
Coordinates50°53′54″N 2°38′33″W / 50.89833°N 2.64250°W / 50.89833; -2.64250
Built1950s
Surface area142 acres (57 ha)

Sutton Bingham Reservoir is a reservoir near the village of Sutton Bingham in the civil parish of Closworth, Somerset, England.

The reservoir was built in the 1950s to supply water to Yeovil. The remains of Sutton Mill are under the water, and close to the shore is the 12th-century Church of All Saints.

It now provides an environment for overwintering wildfowl and migrant birds including the osprey. It is also used for fishing, and sailing by Sutton Bingham Sailing Club and the Sutton Bingham and District Canoe Club.

References

  1. ^ "Sutton Bingham reservoir". Wessex Water. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
  2. "Remedial works at Sutton Bingham Reservoir" (PDF). British Dams. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  3. "Sutton Bingham Water Treatment Plant". SWECO. Archived from the original on 19 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  4. "Stunning South West: Sutton Bingham". Wanderlustin. Archived from the original on 18 July 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  5. "Sutton Bingham Sailing Club". Sutton Bingham Sailing Club. Archived from the original on 4 December 2010. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
  6. "Sutton Bingham and District Canoe Club". Sutton Bingham and District Canoe Club. Retrieved 19 November 2010.

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