Dorisland dam, Carrickfergus (1) (C) Albert Bridge

J3888 : Dorisland dam, Carrickfergus (1)

near to Woodburn, Ireland

Dorisland dam, Carrickfergus (1)

A Victorian reservoir, in the hills to the west of Carrickfergus, completed in 1878 for the Belfast Water Commissioners to supply water to the expanding city. 1070 ft long with a depth of 41 ft it (when built) held 66 (sixty six) million gallons of water. This view is from Knockagh war memorial.
J3888 : Dorisland dam, Carrickfergus (2) shows the north eastern end.

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2012

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Grid Square: J3888, 4 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Friday, 21 September, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Friday, 21 September, 2012
Geographical Context: Water resources
Subject Location: Irish: J 385 880 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:43.2713N 5:51.0393W
Photographer Location: Irish: J 367 868
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)