Tottiford was the first reservoir to be constructed on Dartmoor and was completed in 1861. It was drained in 2009 and is still partly empty.
Lichen growing on a blackthorn bush.
In the conifer plantation above the reservoir.
Fly agaric Amanita muscaria
Looking north from Tottiford’s central bridge. In November 2009 a prehistoric ceremonial complex was discovered in the southern section of the reservoir after water levels were temporarily lowered. In August 2010 Channel 4’s Time Team carried out a 3-day investigation of the site and the programme is due to be screened in 2011 as part of the Dartmoor National Park’s 60th Anniversary celebrations.
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