Hartham Weir
Hartham Weir shortly after rebuilding
Hartham Weir after heavy rain
Hartham Weir during flood
Hartham Weir (also known colloquially as Two-step Weir) is a small weir on the River Lea next to confluence of the River Beane/Lea, on the edge of Hartham Common, Hertford, England.
Design[]
The weir was installed to let the river travel over a main sewer pipe.
Uses[]
It is commonly frequented by and local anglers.
2008 rebuild[]
The weir was demolished and rebuilt in 2008, due to erosion and wear on the old structure.
Local MP, Mark Prisk and Herts Canoe Club re-opened the weir in a ceremony on Saturday, 25 October 2008.[1]
Old Weir Gallery[]
Old 2-step weir in flood
Old 2-step weir with local heron
References[]
- ^ MP praises new River Lee weir. MHW Magazine
External links[]
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Categories:
- Weirs on the River Lea
- Weirs in Hertfordshire