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Bakethin Reservoir is a reservoir upstream of Kielder Water, close to the border with Scotland. It is fed by the River North Tyne and lies southeast of Kielder village.
Bakethin is a conservation area, with an excellent variety of plants including rarities like the Northern Spike Rush which grows along the margins of the reservoir.
The construction of artificial islands near the south bank of the reservoir encourages nesting wildfowl and otters. Two ponds created near the viaduct also provide excellent habitat for amphibians and dragonflies of Scotland. The reservoir was constructed between 1884 and 1905.
The reservoir forms part of a series of reservoirs along the A68 which are connected by tunnels and aqueducts from Catcleugh Reservoir to Whittle Dene; from where drinking water is supplied to Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, and some surrounding areas. The reservoirs that form the chain are, from northwest to southeast: Catcleugh Reservoir → Colt Crag Reservoir → Little Swinburne Reservoir → Hallington Reservoirs → Whittle Den
The reservoir is fed by the River Rede. The Steam Shovel was a large factor in building this Reservoir as it could easily do the work of many
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- Landmark