Dating from 1843-1844, the weir is at the point where Ripley Lake becomes Ripley Beck. The horse-shoe shaped weir has a lining of large gritstone blocks. The cast-iron footbridge is in Gothic style and also dates from 1843-1844 when Ripley Lake was constructed. Together they form a Grade II listed building.
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Eel Tower, just behind the footbridge and weir, possibly dates from the 16th century. The tower contained a pond and had no roof. The pond was stacked with freshwater eels. This ensured a supply of fresh eels could always be obtained, even in the depths of winter when the pond could easily be covered to prevent it from freezing. Eel Tower is a Grade II listed building.
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All Saints Church, Ripley, is in the background.