Trent and Mersey Canal Weir - Church Lawton, Cheshire East, UK - Man-made Waterfalls on Waymarking.com

The overflow weir is located on the Trent and Mersey Canal adjacent to Lock 46 at Church Lawton.

Water flows from the canal into a small stream that flows along side the railway parallel to the canal.

"A canal will often need some means to maintain a water level. A canal constantly consumes water due to leakage, evaporation, and the operation of lift locks. Nevertheless, excess water from storms or emptying locks could cause problems by eroding the banks of a canal, causing washouts, and flooding buildings or adjacent properties. Waste weirs were one of several measures used to remove surplus water. The waste weir also functioned as an opening to drain the entire canal prism of water for repairs, or for winter (to avoid damage from freezing water), or in anticipation of flooding."
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The Trent & Mersey Canal, engineered by James Brindley, was the country’s first long-distance canal. This cross-country canal takes in the best of what the North Midlands has to offer, with stunning views over the Cheshire Plain. It is full of interesting features, which reflect its history. These include Harecastle Tunnel, the lengthy lock flight known as ‘Heartbreak Hill’, and the traditional canal town of Shardlow. (visit link)

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Location of the waterfall: Red Bull Bottom Lock 46 - Church Lawton Type / features of structure: Spillway Estimated height in feet: 5 River/stream/lake/reservoir: Trent and Mersey Canal Coordinates of parking: Not Listed Fees: Not Listed Flow dates: Not listed Estimated height in meters: Not Listed Estimated width in feet: Not Listed Estimated width in meters: Not Listed

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