Ricketts Weir, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation (EHER 40120)

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Summary

Ricketts weir, to the south of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, dated from the late 18th century and was destroyed by floods in 1998.

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Grid reference	Centred TL 8249 0856 (385m by 178m)
Civil Parish	LANGFORD, MALDON, ESSEX
Civil Parish	ULTING, MALDON, ESSEX

Type and Period

WEIR (C18, Late 18th century to Late 20th century - 1797 AD to 1998 AD)

Description

Destroyed by floods (November 1998) at entry to south meander, replaced by sheet piling. <1>. Photo ref <2-6>

Sources

<1> SEX60593 Report: Kemble J., Gould, S. and Pratt, N.. 2001. The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation and Conservation Area.
<2> SEX65084 Photograph: ECC. 1998. Ricketts Weir. Oct/Nov 1998 3 photos.
<3> SEX65085 Photograph: ECC. 1998. Ricketts Weir. Nov 1998 15 photos.
<4> SEX65086 Photograph: ECC. 1999. Ricketts Weir. Early 1999 - 17 photos.
<5> SEX65087 Photograph: ECC. 1999. Ricketts Weir. Mar 1999 1 photo.
<6> SEX65088 Photograph: ECC. 1999. Ricketts Weir. Apr 1999 12 photos.

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