Hartham Weir

Small weir on the River Lea in England

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 the 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 frequented by the Herts Canoe Club and local anglers.[1]

2008 rebuild

The weir was demolished and rebuilt in 2008, costing £310,000.[2]

Local MP Mark Prisk and Herts Canoe Club re-opened the weir in a ceremony on Saturday, 25 October 2008.[3]

  • Old 2-step weir in flood
    Old 2-step weir in flood
  • Old 2-step weir with local heron
    Old 2-step weir with local heron


References

  1. ^ "Area Guide: The historic market town of Hertford". Herts Advertiser. NLA Access Media Limited. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. ^ Hickman, Leo (8 October 2009). "Journey along the river Lee". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  3. ^ MP praises new River Lee weir. MHW Magazine
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