Fernworthy, Farm 1907
Photo ref: 58487
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Much of this area is now submerged under the waters of Fernworthy reservoir, built in 1936-42 to supply Torquay. In times of drought, such as 1976, the old bridges across the South Teign River can still be seen in the cracked mud of the reservoir bed.

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