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Originally Posted by Happyman  There is a reference to an old mill at Airton and this could have been a regulatory leat for that mill .
When the river was in flood the water pressure would be too great to operate safely so a controlled water supply ( regulator) would be used.
In normal conditions the leat would be dry.
Those slabs are for lucky buggers who live there to fish from !!! |
Thanks again Happyman, that is interesting information. It had us puzzled.
I bet it's brilliant on a sunny day especially sat out on those slabs, couple of beers, a nice roast beef and onion sandwich, and a fishing rod.
Bliss!
