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Ancient Bridge at Baitings Reservoir

Low water levels at the Baitings Reservoir in West Yorkshire in August 2022 revealed an ancient Norse bridge used for horse crossings, which was sunk under waters in the 1950s when the reservoir was created. The bridge is covered up again with higher water levels in early April.
Low water levels at the Baitings Reservoir in West Yorkshire in August 2022 revealed an ancient Norse bridge used for horse crossings, which was sunk under waters in the 1950s when the reservoir was created. The bridge is covered up again with higher water levels in early April. Photo: Christopher Furlong (Getty Images)