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In the Peak District of Northern England, critically low water levels in reservoirs have revealed long-submerged historical structures dating back to the early 20th century.
The drought, following the driest spring in over a century and the hottest summer on record, has lowered reservoir capacity to around one-third.
At Broomhead Reservoir, the receding water has exposed the stone remains of the Broomhead or Cooper Carr Bridge, a structure built in the 1920s that once spanned the local river and a corn mill site now underwater.
Other submerged features such as dry-stone walls and gateposts also appear around the mudflats uncovered by the drought.
These relics attract curiosity and provide a rare glimpse into the area's past.
The construction of Broomhead began in 1913 but paused during World War I and faced engineering challenges before its completion in 1929, alongside the neighboring More Hall Reservoir.
The latter featured a dismantled bridge relocated nearby.
The drought has pressured water utility companies to activate drought permits and encourage conservation measures, reducing domestic water use by 10%.
As reservoir levels remain critically low, these uncovered artifacts serve as poignant reminders of climate impacts and historical landscape transformations in the region.
2025-09-04 15:52:00


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