The Scar house Dam or the Revealed sunken remains, which is best ?

Scar house Dam and reservoir in the Yorkshire Dales was built between 1921 and 1936 to supply the City of Bradford with fresh water as it thrived during the Industrial revolution in the 19th century. The Reservoir is supplied with water by the River Nidd. This is a beautiful part of rural Britain called Nidderdale. During the summer of 2022 water levels at the reservoir have fallen. Revealing the remains of a farmhouse that is normally sunken beneath the levels of water. There is also the sunken remains of a road thet goes to nowhere. But the star of the show id the Scar house Dam. Built from local Yorkshire stone it is very beautiful and an Edwardian engineering masterpiece. We also see old pics of the Nidderdale light railway. Bradford water corporation built the Dam and reservoir and its a a great piece of architecture. This is a history of England and Britain.

[@MartinZero]

Gothic music by Marcus aka The Drain Maestro kzbin.info/door/Wjg8ChLBdWti6APNJJlIjg Guitar music by Stevie Hind and Martin

[@bobjackson6524]

Brill Marcus. 👌

[@Squeezeboxdave]

So any links to the actual tunes, please. @Martin Zero . Also, I've never seen a water retention construction that's so dam beautiful! Good vid! 👍

[@merrytrek]

Foster Beck Mill 1864, wheel installed 1904 for spinning twine or linen yarns and was later producing twine. Closed 1966 and turned into a large pub - Watermill Inn, popular for dances, that closed around 2005 to be converted into houses and an adjacent cottage next to the road bridge was turned into a pub (Bridge Inn). You managed a good shot, it always seems to be in the shade when I pass.

[@ChelseaSierraK.]

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[@kevinduffy6712]

Was that john foster who had the mohair mill in Queensbury?

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Thank you - @Martin Zero maybe pin this post please?

[@robinwbarrett]

It must be 50 years since I visited the Watermill at Foster Beck

[@kevinduffy6712]

@@robinwbarrett ok was it the same fosters who owns the mill in queensbury I was born there

[@christopherescott6787]

I cannot wrap my head around the sheer elegance and exquisite beauty of that place. Absolutely stunning. So well documented Martin. Kudos for work so well done.

[@ianmaddams9577]

One of the best looking Dams I’ve seen. Absolutely beautiful

[@gilgammesh1]

That spillway is absolutely stunning, would love to see its during use.

[@martinkavanagh196]

Thanks Martin. - Isn't it wonderful how far we have progressed over the last century - from beautiful masonry to ugly grey poured concrete?

[@rpark8265]

My wife’s Grandparents farmed there Scar House Farm I think it was called,from when the reservoir was just being completed to the late 1940s .I remember them talking about the village where all the workers lived ,there were shops and a cinema but it was very isolated after everybody left her grandfather lost quite a lot of sheep in the 1947 snow and her grandmother still stored tinned food under her bed years after they leftafter the experience of being snowed in for weeks

[@The_Smith]

I find when you do the old map comparison to be realy helpful in visualizing things, thankyou so much for sharing this part of the world with us.

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

Great video lads. Back in the days. The people new how to build great builds and other great things. Build to last too.

[@laurentaylor4933]

Foster Beck Waterwheel, near Pateley Bridge. It was an old mill, which was converted to a Pub and Nightclub and is now residential properties. The wheel is apparently listed...all according to Google. Great vid as ever Martin. Thanks.

[@christophernorton33]

Thank you for the info on the waterwheel. It's a beauty.😃👍

[@merrytrek]

Shame it no longer works. I wonder how much electricity it could generate in these difficult times.

[@Tony-oz1uv]

Lol not heard of that place in Ages, I actually used to live there. In the living room we had like a glass box within the wall where you could see the mechanics for the wheel itself. Mind you the snow there was different..... when it snowed it properly snowed it was over your car bonnet. "Would ring work saying I couldn't come in" send a photo of the snow....... head to the pub 1 minute away, jobs a good'n 😁 Was absolutely picturesque that area, really miss it.

[@andicog]

I've been over that dam, absolutely beautiful, even the pump house, like you said, why can't we have architecture like this anymore, it is pleasing to the eye and fits in so well, now it would be grey concrete. Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it 👍

[@juhajuntunen7866]

They were built to last forever, now only for 30 years.

[@paylnyles]

Amazing the location and the knowledge acquired x.

[@familylife3624]

There was a medieval village that was inhabited till they built the dam , and appears more when the levels are even lower apparently

[@Andrea-73]

It's strange, you'd think they would of cleared all those buildings from the area before filling it of water?

[@pyewackett5]

Interesting.

[@graydonmiller731]

@@Andrea-73 they knock them down to the degree you see them now. Don't bother with leveling them completely.

[@merrytrek]

Funnily enough the Nidd Aqueduct taking water from the reservoir to Bradford passes under the railway just past the eastern end of Bolton Abbey station where you were, and also runs above ground over a bridge over Hambleton beck which you can see from the main road near the turning for the station.

[@michaelthwaite3282]

My grandfather was the foreman of the gang that laid the Nidd Aqueduct. From Scar House to Chellow Heights, Bradford is approx. 30 miles and the water flows all the way under gravity with no pumping stations involved.

[@cassandrade-wolfe6926]

Just found these videos, while looking for old videos of little lever locks and canal. Love them . I have a lot of catching up to do. 👍

[@nomdeplume798]

That spillway is amazing. It's so geometric and it shows people who have no knowledge of civil engineering how the overflow of water was managed to avoid it getting out of hand

[@christophernorton33]

Fantastic stonework at the dam such a beautiful structure. And the waterwheel on the side of the houses was amazing. So good to see one in such good condition. I wonder if it still turns. Thank you so much Martin Big 👍to you & the boys.

[@barryhansen6854]

Looks awesome Martin, loved the engineering of the build very pleasing to the eye not just a concrete apparition.

[@smasica]

Fascinating. I'm a Yank and really admire the Brits talent in masonry. Stunning. You're right; beauty should accompany function.

[@PhillyBill59]

As always...thanks for the trip :)

[@screwthecabal6453]

WOW! The sight of that dam is amazing!

[@Wedgedoow]

Wow another reservoir with hidden gems exposed, some lovely architecture there, thanks for sharing. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@jacquelinefilby1842]

I am loving this series and the accompanying music.

[@MartinZero]

Thanks 👍

[@suzantonn1188]

Thank you Martin and lads your adventures never cease to amaze! The dam and pumphouse have a fairytale look to them damsels in distress and knights in shining armour would fit right in!

[@michaelmiller641]

Fascinating, Martin, thanks for that!

[@johncochrane2707]

Always pleased to see a new video from you Martin and it's another great one!

[@kohedunn]

Thank you Martin and friends , for another stunning video show !!!

[@malcbury9739]

Thank you for bringing us this video of such a stunning piece of work. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful.

[@michaelniblock8953]

Another fantasic video Martin, thanks.

[@birch127]

Another great video, Martin. Thank you!

[@shirleylynch7529]

Incredible documentary. What amazing structures. Thank you for keeping history alive. Well done James with the spoon. Lovely setting for your tea and cakes.

[@leeharris5499]

Been looking forward to your next adventure

[@brianaveriss7972]

Fascinating video, thank you.

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Now that autumn has started, the water level will rise again. Beautiful steam train, nostalgia just like the dam. Provides a good overview overlaying the cards.

[@englishmaninmarktredwitz2228]

Absolutely brilliant video! Thanks guys.

[@DavidSevern]

So I looked at the map and thought... " I can't be aarsed"... Loved this vid, loved the steam loco too,.. Gratitude to you and to those who came before us for all that is here for us to witness.

[@MartinZero]

I often Cant be arsed , then Iam glad I was arsed 😀

[@DavidSevern]

@@MartinZero imagine all those times when you've not been arsed... " Oh What a glad fellow you might be if only you'd been. Arsed...... ". { book of David, chapter 7, paragraph 0..}

[@porkscratchings5428]

Amazing, brilliant vid, thanks for making this, really enjoyed it. Loved the way you piece why the farm house was with the over map, just fantastic. 👍🍻

[@TheLowerman]

Great video Martin. Thanks for taking us along!

[@navigator902]

Love the fact you gents get out and wonder around like I use to at a younger day... I'm eighty two now, and mobility issues, but I sure enjoy wondering with you both Martin and James, and you do it like I did with a brew or two and pastry... Love it.... Cheers and I'll be watching everyone of your adventures everywhere, with glee.

[@pullmyfinger8374]

Fine job boys!! once again.....thanks for bringing me along!

[@Phil-M0KPH]

Another splendid explore with the additional bonus of the steam train and the water wheel!

[@mrsgenehunt48]

Absolutely blown away with this video. Stunning architecture 😍, they knew what they were doing back then ...impressing generations on from then and into the future. Top notch Martin ...and guys. Thank you

[@richardhalliday6469]

Another fantastic video Martin, as always, you bring us fascinating and interesting content, I have been aware of the dam all my life but never visited - the close ups, architecture and masonry work - I am absolutely blown away - superb. Thanks

[@agentbertram4769]

Another lovely video Martin. Well done. I lived in West Yorkshire for 13 years and your passion for beautiful industrial architecture transported me from Argyll where I now live, right back to the hills around Yorkshire once again. Thanks!

[@whiskeycook3323]

That dam is magnificent! Seems we no longer have the great workmanship as was in the past. Thanks for bringing us such beauty

[@davidsedlickas8222]

Martin and the gang it's so good of you all to take time and efforts to produce your volgs. It's places we would never go to. Thank you all so much. Superb filming and commentaries to look at and hear. Keep safe warm dry and virus free all. Take great care on your travels.

[@Momus21]

What beautiful and durable construction. Amazing and impressive dam.

[@chrissearle]

My grandad was the last petson born at the village of Scar House before it was abandoned and demolished following the competition of the dam. Lovely place.

[@denisecosta3275]

what a beautiful structures 😍😍😍😍😍😍 great video Martin

[@outdooradventures8773]

So glad you took the trip, great video, thank you.

[@TheRopeAddict]

I’m speechless. Martin! Breathtaking.

[@SirWombat]

Such a beautiful dam. Cheers for sharing lads.

[@gillianhynes7120]

Years ago I looked after an old lady who was brought up in the Shanty village they built for the workers and families. There was everything they needed a school even a picture house when you drive up to Scar house on your left you can see the concrete bases of the buildings

[@colinlothlorian]

Apparently the concrete base for the projector in the picture house is still there.

[@ffrancrogowski2192]

A lot of excellent architecture to do with the reservoir, Martin. Such lovely stonework, and so solidly built. Nice video from yourself, together with the crew. Many thanks.

[@robertmeadows7508]

Thank you Mr Martin for another lovely report! I was born 1947 so I was used to steam engines drawing trains along the local railway! I travelled on a few as well! I have wonderful memories of us kids hearing the whistle & running like mad so we could stand upon a bridge to be engulfed in the smells, steam, smoke & sounds as one passed beneath us! Needless to say, (but I will), that I never noticed any BMW in your film! Bob M.

[@rogermorris6957]

Hi Martin nice to see you back great vlog

[@markrobinson2648]

Amazing video. I live fairly close by and have gone to the reservoir about 30 times in the last two years alone. I ride their on my motorbike and I never get bored visiting it. Great to see the drone footage and historical photos. Something about these reservoirs, when the water is low and the old buildings revealed, it's like a lost world coming back to life.

[@jogon7950]

Martin welcome to our patch. Lovely up there. Great work thanks 🙏

[@tomsurbanexplore]

Wow another amazing video glad you found another reservoir revealing old building I'm amazed at the finds keep the videos coming they're very interesting 👍

[@mickd6942]

Really enjoyed that , thanks martin and team

[@martinwebster1544]

There was also a public subscription effort which my Grandfather, Charlie Mitchell, was involved-in. I well recall a trip to see 'Grandad's reservoir' back in the sixties when he was still alive.

[@Marcus_Ramour]

The ideal day out, nice work!

[@davidflamee]

Brilliant as ever. Some stunning shots and informative dialogue. Well done.

[@elizabethannferrario7113]

A fabulous video , Thank you ,i certainly wouldn’t have know it was there if you hadn’t brought it to our attention, so thank you guys very much ,and yes its an amazing Dam , and spill way. i would love to see it full . my regards liz .

[@Theoobovril]

That was a nice video to watch, in keeping with all the great videos you produce, Martin, a massive legacy..

[@bobjackson6524]

I wish these films would never end, I could've watched this at least twice as long. Thankyou yet again. 🙌🏻

[@MartinZero]

Thanks very much Bob

[@clareriley]

Fantastic! On my bucket list. Please revisit in March time when it should be working to full amazing visual extremeties x

[@Alan_Watkin]

its magical when the water drops an we get to see what we lost..... thats the only way i think of it, thanks for making the trip martin, seem we all love this stuff

[@chrishogg8293]

My dad who is now one month off 98 years old remembers walking across Dead Man’s Hill from Coverdale and over the dam when it was under construction.

[@isaaclang6031]

Loved this, great architect!

[@bobg4840]

Great video and presentation! Thank you!!

[@dieselmanmike]

Great video of an incredible place and so easy on the eye for a functional piece of infrastructure.

[@patriciataylor1111]

Amazing drone shots. The detail on the dam was exceptional

[@ianhudson2193]

Loving these videos......some real bits or architecture, engineering and archeology combined....

[@missmerrily4830]

Loved the music! Very apt for this visit and with Halloween just around the corner too! I'm spooked for sure! I'm so glad you found you 'could be arsed' to do this visit. The water's soon going to cover up all of these gems again, and it was so fascinating. It was really great to see the Bolton Abbey train too, having ridden on it when on holiday in the area. The dam is just amazing and you can always rely on the Victorians to overdo with architecture. They'd hate the way we throw up all all those ugly buildings now. It's a sight to behold. Your brew was really luxury style on this outing and I loved the entertainment thrown in by James! Thanks all of you... a sincere pleasure to have been able to join you! 👍

[@Andrea-73]

Brilliant video beautiful dam!

[@Eltrop]

Fascinating as always.

[@judithsmith9274]

Wow what a dam. Absolutely stunning vlog 😍

[@peterharman8466]

Absolutely amazing, the architecture is simply stunning and what's more astonishing is it gets covered by water, I can't keep my jaw up it dropped the moment the structure came into view, wow just astonishing huge thanks for filming and posting your video 👍👍👍👏👏

[@ponyboymb]

Great 👍 look's like you all had a good day for it. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure 🙂👍💯🙏

[@Tom_Roberts]

So much pride and effort went into the construction - puts today's buildings to shame.

[@mikerogers5043]

Amazing architecture and engineering, I'd love to see that with the overflow in full flow.

[@peterkilvert2712]

Great video, what a fantastic structure. Also enjoyed seeing Pateley Bridge water wheel again. Best Wishes Pete.

[@matthewhodder3029]

Fantastic 20th Century gothis. What an amazing dam. Thank you for traveling to see it and then sharing it with us

[@MartinZero]

Cheers matthew

[@pilpelet100]

That was great! Thanks for sharing.

[@charlesdickinson47]

Great video Martin. I was up there in March when the water was cascading down the face of the dam. Very impressive. Took a few photos & videos. Our annual (May 7th '23) Nidderdale Walk takes walkers/runners from Pateley up and round the reservoir - 26 miles!

[@ManchesterMudlarks]

what a lovely dam , great video martin

[@lilchris26]

Nice video Martin thanks guys....Chris

[@davidmunro1469]

Thank you team . If James forgets the brew and treats the Zero expedition might be lost on the Yorkshire moors. A real modern hound of the Baskervilles for Haloween😂😂😂❤.

[@DEAD-DROP]

Absolutely love infrastructure like this! Great work as always Martin!

[@andyhill242]

The dam and its infrastructure win it for me; as a computer systems engineer, semi-retired, I work on small scales. The enormous scale of this engineering fascinates me; someone had to design all this and then build it!

[@trucker5722]

Another fantastic insight into some of our heritage. Great work Martin.

[@johncarold]

Hi Martin I have seen the railroad station on a couple of train videos, but I love the dam. I would have liked to have seen the slush gates open when it was full. Great looking pump house. Thanks again for the video

[@fatimaali8645]

It’s was a really cool video the reservoir was very beautiful and loved the bonus footage of the steam train ❤❤

[@craighewitt2501]

Why could older structures be built with such beauty and strength to boot. Today's structures will not be here in a hundred years.

[@showmanpete2805]

brilliant vid thanks for sharing

[@TelfordO]

Great video Martin and the rest of the crew :)

[@weyayemanjoe3082]

Another awesome video Martin 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks Martin for taking the trip up to film this video . Definitely up there as one of my favourites . Loved all the reservoir vids but that dam is just stunning . What a feat of human engineering and so beautiful and ornate . When I see something like that I think , “ how do you design something like this ?” No computer aided design back then . I’d love to visit this place one day . Thanks again Martin 🙏🤩🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱👍🏼

[@havingalook2]

Once again, very very informative. A pleasure to watch. Well done. Beautiful damn.

[@rob1134]

Awesome drone footage. 👌