Chester Weir, Grade I listed weir in Chester, England
Chester Weir crosses the River Dee with a sandstone construction that spans the waterway upstream from the Old Dee Bridge, creating a water control system.
The weir was built in 1093 under Hugh Lupus, first Earl of Chester, to provide water power for the medieval mills of St Werburgh's Benedictine Abbey.
The structure represents medieval engineering achievements and served as the foundation for Chester's industrial development through its mill-powering capabilities.
The weir maintains stable water levels by preventing tidal water from moving upriver and creates a reservoir for water extraction serving regions including the Wirral.
This location features the only weir gate in the United Kingdom, consisting of a single low-height lock gate connecting the River Dee to the Shropshire Union Canal.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
GPS coordinates: 53.18620,-2.88790
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:34
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