Newmans Weir

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Newmans Weir is a River Lea weir located near Enfield Lock. The weir has wooden sluice gates within cast-iron guide frames. Reconstructed in 1907 in succession to a series of timber weirs. [1]

The view above the weir, the weir-keeper's cottage stands on the far bank
The view above the weir, the weir-keeper's cottage stands on the far bank


[edit] Access

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

[edit] References

  1. ^ Cherry, B & Pevsner, N The Buildings of England London 4 : North (1998) p441 ISBN 0140710493 Retrieved May 06, 2008


[edit] Public Transport

Nearest railway station Enfield Lock Coordinates: 51°40′22″N 0°00′53″W / 51.672836, -0.014586