The reservoir was formed by flooding an area of South Hanningfield covering the ancient hamlet of Peasdown although contrary to popular belief, no buildings survive under the water, however, an earth removal machine was left'in situ' and concreted over prior to filling.
The reservoir was formed in 1957 at a cost of about £6m, by flooding an area of South Hanningfield covering the ancient hamlet of Peasdown. Contrary to popular belief, no buildings survive under the water, however an earth removal machine was left'in situ' and concreted over prior to filling.