Beverley and Barmston Drain

The Beverley and Barmston Drain extends for 23 miles through agricultural landscapes, managing water levels across the northern regions of East Yorkshire.

In 1798, the drainage system received authorization to address flooding issues in the salt marshes and carrs near the Humber estuary.

Local farmers maintain traditional water management practices along the drain, reflecting centuries of agricultural adaptation to the marshy environment.

The drainage system includes monitoring stations, weed screens, and sluices that control water flow and prevent flooding in surrounding agricultural areas.

Water levels at the Waterside monitoring station fluctuate between -0.67 and 0.50 meters, with the highest recorded level of 0.99 meters in 2007.

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire

GPS coordinates: 53.85310,-0.39990

Latest update: March 19, 2025 16:00