Overview
Coflein records Wentwood Reservoir as Reservoir in Wales Newport. The exact saved period is 20th Century. This makes it a substantial historic structure recorded as Reservoir; the short national record does not by itself supply a complete history of the people, events or changes at this place.
Why it was built
Coflein records Wentwood Reservoir as Reservoir, dating it to 20th Century. The exact type supports the broad purpose but not every design decision.
People and work
The short record does not safely name architects, builders, owners, staff or users.
How it changed
No sequence of rebuilding, conversion, damage or closure is claimed beyond the exact saved period.
What survives
The exact mapped point is kept, but the record is not treated as a new condition survey.
Why it mattered
This first account preserves the exact official name, substantial structure type and period. Any wider importance still needs evidence.
History checked 16 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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