Derwent and Howden Dams
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[edit] The Derwent Dam
The Derwent dam was built in 1902 to supply water to the Lower Derwent Valley and the Hope Valley.
[edit] The Howden Dam
The Howden dam was built around the same time as the Derwent dam and for the same reason.
[edit] The Workers
The workers lived in a temporary village called Birchinlee or Tin Town. The workers that died during the construction of the dams were buried in Bamford Church.
