Scout House Reservoir, Rawnsley Hills, Hednesford

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Date:1925

Description:This was an open reservoir built in 1879 to receive water from Moors Gorse and Huntington pumping stations, and closed in the 1930s due to the effects of mining subsidence. From 1954 it was used as the site of Hednesford Hills Raceway for stock-car racing which continues today.

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Donor ref:Hednesford 5 (6/45087)

Source: Mr John Godwin

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