Newmans Weir

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Newmans Weir is a weir on the River Lea located near Enfield Lock. The weir has wooden sluice gates within cast-iron guide frames. It was reconstructed in 1907, replacing a series of previous timber weirs. [1]

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The view above the weir; the weir-keeper's cottage stands on the far bank Newmans Weir1.JPG
The view above the weir; the weir-keeper's cottage stands on the far bank

Access

There is no public access. The weir can be seen at a distance from a public footpath at Enfield Island Village.

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References

  1. Cherry, B & Pevsner, N The Buildings of England London 4 : North (1998) p441 ISBN   0-14-071049-3 Retrieved 6 May 2008

Public transport

The nearest railway station is Enfield Lock.

Coordinates: 51°40′22″N0°00′52″W / 51.6727°N 0.0144°W / 51.6727; -0.0144