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Hartham Weir

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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.

Hartham Weir shortly after rebuilding
Hartham Weir after heavy rain
Hartham Weir during flood

Design

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The weir was installed to let the river travel over a main sewer pipe.

Uses

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

2008 rebuild

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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]

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


References

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  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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