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The weir below Crown Point Bridge, otherwise known as Leeds Dam, dates from the mid 19th century and replaced an earlier 17th century version associated with a mill race.

It is listed Grade 2 (list entry 1375063) but listed building consent was obtained for its replacement with a more modern structure permitting flow variations - a "moveable weir" - on the basis that removal of the existing weir was "necessary to secure substantial public benefits relating to flood alleviation". A section of the existing weir will be retained to show some evidence of the original construction and materials.
(extracts from list description and Leeds Council planning application no 15/00651/FU).

The steel footbridge crossing the photo is a temporary one for construction workers.