Leeds Dam On River Aire is a Grade II listed building in the Leeds local planning authority area, England. A Medieval Weir.

Leeds Dam On River Aire

WRENN ID
forbidden-moulding-summer
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Leeds
Country
England
Type
Weir
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SE3033SE 714-1/79/113

LEEDS CLARENCE ROAD Leeds Dam on River Aire

GII Weir.Medieval in origin,probably rebuilt mid C19 during building of Clarence Dock area.Stone.On River Aire below Crown Point Bridge.Originally a dam for the Nether Mills and first documented 1636;the tail race from the mills created Fearne's Island.A barrier to water transport until the cutting made by the Aire and Calder Navigation C1700(qv).(Beresford,MW:East End,West End,Leeds 1684-1842:1988-:10).

Listing NGR: SE3083833106

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