Chingford Reservoirs

Chingford Reservoirs
Looking south over the twin basins of the King George V Reservoir and the William Girling Reservoir in background

The Chingford Reservoirs is the collective name for the King George V Reservoir and the William Girling Reservoir, which form part of the Lee Valley Reservoir Chain. They were constructed by John Mowlem & Co.

They are a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

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Coordinates: 51°38′20″N 0°01′19″W / 51.63889°N 0.02194°W / 51.63889; -0.02194


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