Barking Barrier - River Road, Barking, London, UK
N 51° 30.964 E 000° 05.869
31U E 298641 N 5711209
The Barking Barrier is part of the tidal defences for London. It stands at the mouth of the River Roding, where it meets the River Thames, in an area known as Barking Creek. The gate descends to close off the flow of water.
Waymark Code: WMJ19Z
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/08/2013
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The
Environment Agency website tells us about the Barking Barrier:
Barking Barrier
The Barking Barrier, on Barking Creek at the confluence of
the River Thames and Roding, comprises of a 38.6 metre wide, 320 ton
navigable gate and three smaller 12 metre non-navigable low level wing
gates, which are provided to maintain the natural river level.
The navigation opening at Barking is closed by a 38 metre wheel mounted
vertical lift gate which, when open, is stored 34 metres above the high
water to provide clearance for boats.