Horns Mill Weir
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Horns Mill Weir is a weir
on the River Lea
, next to Horns Mill, Hertford
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Weir
A weir is a small overflow dam used to alter the flow characteristics of a river or stream. In most cases weirs take the form of a barrier across the river that causes water to pool behind the structure , but allows water to flow over the top...
on the River Lea
River Lee (England)
The River Lea in England originates in Marsh Farm , Leagrave, Luton in the Chiltern Hills and flows generally southeast, east, and then south to London where it meets the River Thames , the last section being known as Bow Creek.-Etymology:...
, next to Horns Mill, Hertford
Horns Mill, Hertford
Horns Mill is an area and suburb of south Hertford, Hertfordshire.-History:Horn's Mill was at the foot of Bullock's Lane. The mill ground corn, crushed oil seeds and ground bones for fertiliser. Production ceased in the late nineteenth century and the premises were sold to leather-dresser William...
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