2016

NZ2062 : Barrage on the River Derwent

taken 7 years ago, near to Whickham, Gateshead, England

Barrage on the River Derwent
Barrage on the River Derwent
At Swalwell. This weir kept the water level up at low tide in the days when barges used to moor here. This was once a hive of industrial activity.

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Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Derelict, Disused Industry Primary Subject: River other tags: River Weir Quayside Site of Former Industry Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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NZ2062, 74 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robert Graham   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 19 October, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 20 January, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2025 6268 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:57.5010N 1:41.1183W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2022 6271
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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