Description and History of Site:-
Gritstone weir on the River Aire, approx 50 metres long.Constructed 1690 to form a leat/goit to Kirkstall Forge to power the slitting and rolling mill. In February 2021 the weir was breached following heavy rain, after piling had been installed on the southern bank for construction of fish and eel passes.
Further Reading and References:-
Brears, Peter. 'Leeds Waterfront Heritage Trails'. Leeds City Museum, 1993
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Key Words :- weir newlay pollard horsforth kirkstall forge goit
Viewing the Site :- From Newlay Bridge or the north bank of the River Aire
Address :- Newlay Lane/Pollard Lane, Horsforth/Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Grid Ref :- SE 23927 36949
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.828260 , Long -1.637965
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1375482,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1690 -
Contributor :- Jane Ellis - 15 February 2021
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Jane Ellis
Grid Ref :- SE 23927 36949
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.828260 , Long -1.637965
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1375482,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1690 -
Contributor :- Jane Ellis - 15 February 2021
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Jane Ellis