Crumpwood Weir

Crumpwood Weir is a river weir built between 1807 and 1811, constructed from rubble stone brought to course and ashlar. It measures approximately 30 metres in length and features rectangular abutments at both ends. The weir has a vertical drop of about 1.5 metres and an inclined plane. The abutments are battered and topped with a large-scale cyma and roll moulding. This weir was part of the Froghall to Uttoxeter Canal, designed to transport copper and brass from Oakmoor and Alton, coal from Cheadle and Kingsley Moor, and limestone and flint to the lime kilns at Froghall Wharf. Its purpose was to enable the canal to cross the Churnet River without the need for a viaduct. The structure remains largely intact and has a notable architectural presence, marking the route of the disused canal. A footbridge that connects to the northern abutment and crosses the river was built in the 20th century and is not included in this listing.