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Minster Pool
Reservoir
Minster Pool is a reservoir located between Bird Street and Dam Street in the heart of the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire in the United Kingdom. The pool lies directly south of Lichfield Cathedral and historically has been important to the defence of the Cathedral Close. The pool was originally formed in the 11th century when a boggy stream was dammed at its eastern end to drive a mill on Dam Street.
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- Where is Minster Pool?
- Minster Pool is a reservoir in West Midlands.
- Can you swim at Minster Pool?
- There is no fixed answer for Minster Pool: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Minster Pool in West Midlands. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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West Midlands
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