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| OS grid reference | NT271688 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode district | EH16 |
| Dialling code | 0131 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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| 55°54′21.24″N3°10′8.39″W / 55.9059000°N 3.1689972°W /55.9059000; -3.1689972 | |
Alnwickhill (/ˈænɪkhɪl/ ⓘAN-ik-hill) is a suburb ofEdinburgh, the capital ofScotland. It is on the southern edge of the city, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) from the city centre. It neighbours the areas ofLiberton andKaimes.
The area is now primarily residential, but was the site of Backside Lee Farm until the 1970s when the land was sold to Crudens for development.[1]
The waterworks, including a covered treated water reservoir and open settling ponds, were designed in 1875 by the civil engineerJames Leslie. A second covered reservoir was added in 1888 giving a total capacity of 15 million gallons. Each covered reservoir had an outlet house built in Classic style. The builder was James Young and Son. Initially, the main water source wasGladhouse Reservoir in theMoorfoot Hills and the works supplied East Edinburgh,Leith andPortobello. In 1905 the supply was supplemented by theTalla Reservoir to cope with the growing population. It was created alisted building in 1996.[2] The waterworks were closed in 2012 on completion of new waterworks atGlencorse Reservoir. The site has been restored and developed for housing. One of the covered reservoirs remains.
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