The church on the lake
Ethereal survivor
of a flooded land.
Rutland Water in the East Midlands of England was formed by flooding and damming the Gwash valley, covering two villages in the process. It is the largest reservoir in England by surface area. When Rutland Water was created in the 1970s, the church was partially submerged, but it was saved from demolition due to public protest. The lower level was filled with rubble and concrete, and a new floor was created, making it a unique landmark that appears to float on the water. History, Haiku and a pHoto.
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