Heatwave exposes ‘drowned village’ in south-west England
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A heatwave in the UK is exposing long-hidden outlines of various archaeological sites, with a “drowned village” the latest curiosity from the past to be discovered thanks to the extreme conditions.
Above is how the Burrator Reservoir in Dartmoor, Devon in south-west England usually looks.
But, as the water in the reservoir dropped to below 50 percent capacity, the ruins of a wall were revealed, The Independent reports.
It’s thought a farmhouse and a bridge lurk below the surface of the Reservoir which could become visible if water levels drop further.
The valley was first flooded in 1898, sending landmarks such as Essworthy Far, Darke’s leat and Sheepstor Bridge underwater.
Locals are fascinated to see the estate ruins emerge from the dam.
“It’s amazing to see all of the things that are not usually revealed," Alex Hillman, of Plymouth, Devon, told The Independent.
“It’s fascinating.
“I’ve never seen the water this low before.”
