Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandLimavadyAltnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam
MODERN · RESERVOIR DAM

Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam

Limavady, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 12674
Period
MODERN
Site type
RESERVOIR DAM
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Altnaheglish reservoir is a modern dam and water storage facility located near Limavady in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The reservoir was constructed in the twentieth century to serve the water supply needs of the surrounding region. The dam represents the infrastructure development typical of early to mid-twentieth-century hydraulic engineering in Ireland, reflecting contemporary approaches to resource management and water distribution for growing populations. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record under the designation HED NI NISMR MonID 12674.

Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 12674. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam?

Altnaheglish reservoir is a modern dam and water storage facility located near Limavady in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 12674.

What period does Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam date from?

Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam dates from the modern period, and is classified as a reservoir dam. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam?

Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 12674.

What other scheduled monuments are near Altnaheglish reservoir. reservoir dam?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Possible court tomb (1.7 km), Possible portal tomb (1.8 km), Court tomb (3 km).

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