Ware Lock, River Lea, UK
Posted by: TeamXL5
N 51° 48.644 W 000° 02.458
30U E 703973 N 5744129
Ware Lock, River Lea (or Lee), UK.
Waymark Code: WM2TXK
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/22/2007
Views: 40
The Lea (or Lee - both spellings acceptable) is a major tributary of the River Thames. The River Lee Water Act of 1855 authorised a new lock at Amwell Marsh (Ware). Originally used for industrial transportation, the River Lea (or Lee) is now used for recreation.
Waterway Name: River Lea (or Lee)
Connected Points: River Lea (or Lee) starts in Luton, Beds, UK and eventually ends in the River Thames.
Type: Lock
Date Opened: 01/01/1855
Elevation Difference (meters): 5.00
Site Status: Operational
Web Site: [Web Link]
Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed
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