Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16558
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
08/12/1995
Date of Amendment
08/12/1995
Name of Property
Western Weir on the River Clywedog
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Coedpoeth
Town
Locality
Bersham
Easting
329852
Northing
349508
Street Side
Location
750m approx W of Bersham village, immediately E of Offa's Dyke
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
History: The weir was probably constructed c1750 by Isaac Wilkinson, as part of a water power system possibly serving a small mine in the vicinity.
Exterior
A high vertical weir, built on a slight curve. Roughly coursed and squared rubble, with remains of retaining wall surviving to N.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a well-preserved example of a mid C18 weir, and as part of the extensive water-power systems developed on the River Clywedog during the C18 in association with industrial development in the surrounding areas.
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