Carr Mill Dam
| Carr Mill Dam | |
|---|---|
St. Helens, Merseyside, England | |
| Coordinates | 53°28′37″N 2°42′54″W / 53.477°N 2.715°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Etymology | "Carr" meaning Marsh or Fen from the Norse. |
| Surface area | 55 acres (22 ha) |
Carr Mill Dam is situated north of St Helens town centre, on the A571 (Carr Mill Road), in Merseyside. At 55 acres, it is the largest body of inland water in the area,[1] and offers picturesque lakeside trails and walks, as well as national competitive powerboating and angling events. It is home of Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club established in 1923 where club, national and international powerboat racing takes place.
The name Carr Mill traditionally came from the Norse word 'Carr' meaning marsh or fen. Once simply a mill pond built to power a corn mill,
References
- ISBN 978-1-4456-8975-3.
- ISBN 978-0-7146-4555-1.
External links
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