Sadberge Reservoir 1886

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This reservoir at the edge of Sadberge lies disused since 1985, its vast curved walls have become a magnet to BMX stunt riders.
Sadberge Reservoir
Sadberge Reservoir
Some large cast iron pipework can be found in the bottom of the reservoir.
Sadberge Reservoir
Sadberge Reservoir
A date stone from 1886 still exist with the name “S & M W B” which I believe stands for “Stockton and Middlesbrough Water Board” looking at the vandalised wreckage on the ground I think the building was at one time castellated.
Sadberge Reservoir
Sadberge Reservoir
The jubilee stone in the village was found during the construction of the reservoir.

Sadberge Glacial Boulder

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This rock was deposited by a glacier and discovered 12 feet below the surface when a nearby reservoir was being constructed
Sadberge Glacial Boulder
It was placed in the village to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria on 20th June 1887, by William Alexander Wooler (1831-91) of Sadberge Hall Sadberge Glacial Boulder

As pointed out below by Helen, the reservoir in question is the small one to the west of the village, rather than the large one at Long Newton