English: Lexden Gathering Ground. This five Hectare nature reserve is owned by Anglian Water and managed by Essex Wildlife Trust see http://www.essexwt.org.uk/visitor_centres__nature_reserves/lexden_gathering_grounds/ was from about 1900 the water gathering ground for Colchester. The water was pumped to a water tower at the end of the High St see 40664. In the 1970's 55387 became the main local water supply. Anglian still have a covered reservoir at the lower end of the Gathering Grounds site. Continue on a virtual tour of Wildlife Trust Reserves in Essex by visiting 1462669