Dam Between Upper And Lower Lakes, 200 Metres South Of Pondsmead

The dam between the upper and lower lakes, located 200 meters south of Pondsmead, dates back to the 18th century. It features a hermit's cell, various grottoes, a tunnel, a staircase, and a ruined arch, all cleverly concealed by a fictive cliff. The structure is made of rough-hewn and randomly laid rock, primarily Tufa, which creates picturesque grottoes and ruins. The vaulted hermit's cell, accessible from a landing stage, includes stone seats and a table. The dam also extends to a sluice arrangement that hides subsidiary grottoes and a tunnel. There are romantic winding stairs leading to the upper level, making this an unusually complete survival of its kind.