2019

NZ2062 : Weir on the Derwent at Swalwell

taken 5 years ago, near to Whickham, Gateshead, England

Weir on the Derwent at Swalwell
Weir on the Derwent at Swalwell
This lower section of the river, shortly before it joins the River Tyne, is tidal. The weir keeps the level up to some extant, and probably dates to the time when water mills were in use here.

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Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Suburb, Urban fringe Primary Subject: River other tags: Weir River River Banks Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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NZ2062, 74 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robert Graham   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 2 September, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 29 September, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2025 6269 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:57.5064N 1:41.1183W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2021 6272
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Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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