Averham weir (across Trent). (1)
Maps (2) and (3) show a weir across the western branch (of the Trent), where the two channels divided, which would have had the effect of diverting water into the eastern (Newark) channel. … Mention of a lawsuit temp Eliz I obliging the Suttons to build a weir to "throw some share of water into the Newark branch". (4)

<1> OS, 1919, 1:2500, County Series 1919 (Map). SNT1028.

Other Refs: 35/2

<2> Sanderson G, 1835, 20 miles around Mansfield - 2 in (Map). SNT48.

<3> Clampe R, 1646, A Description of the Seidge of Newark upon Trent (Map). SNT2601.

<4> Thoroton Society, 1983, TTS, p 55 (Published document). SNT396.