Where the Tent and Mersey canal passes through Alrewas in Staffordshire it is fed by the River Trent. The river passes diectly across the canal then flows down a weir.
Often the water flow is excessive and passage for boats becomes dangerous and the navigation has to be shut.
Bagnall Lock 13
Alrewas Lock 12
Alrewas Weir
Wychnor Lock 11
Barton Turn Lock 10
Tatenhill Lock 9
This lock only has a drop of 3ft 6"
Branston Lock 8
An Archemedes Screw Water Turbine
Could something like this be used?
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