Hahnenklee Tieche or pond/reservoir

Almost all the leat systems ended up in storage reservoirs (tieche) and water was released as required through a wooden plug arrangement known as a streigelkopf. The tower where this was operated is like the typical reservoir control, visible in the background

This photograph is by Dickie Bird and was uploaded December 15th 2014. © Dickie Bird please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.

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